⚾ FRIDAY NIGHT DEFENSE
Build Your Fundamentals. Know Your Position. Own the Field.

Join Carmen Spina and Nick Madonia at Centercourt Montclair for four focused sessions designed to build confident, dependable, and versatile defensive players.

Both age groups will work on infield and outfield skills, rotating through positions and learning their responsibilities throughout the field.

Fridays: November 6, 13, 20, and December 4, 2026

No clinic November 27.

  Time: 6 - 7:00PM

 Ages 8–11

 $60 Drop In

WHAT PLAYERS WILL WORK ON

•Ready position and footwork: Balance, preparation, first-step reactions, and getting into position.

•Infield fundamentals: Ground balls, forehands, backhands, charging the ball, and playing different hops.

•Throwing and transfers: Clean exchanges, proper alignment, and accurate throws.

•Outfield fundamentals: Tracking fly balls, drop steps, approach angles, and fielding ground balls.

•Making the play: Double-play feeds, force plays, first-base footwork, crow hops, cutoffs, and relays.

•Position responsibilities: Covering bases, backing up teammates, positioning, and communication.

•Game awareness: Understanding the outs, baserunners, and where the next play should go.

Instruction will be adjusted to each group’s age and experience, combining demonstrations, focused repetitions, and competitive defensive drills.

MEET YOUR COACHES

Carmen Spina
Carmen brings 18 years of experience as Head Baseball Coach at Rutherford High School and 300 career wins. A seven-time NJIC Coach of the Year and the 2012 Bergen County Coach of the Year, he has guided teams to four sectional finals appearances. Carmen has helped players advance to collegiate baseball at all levels, with some going on to be selected in the MLB Draft. His instruction emphasizes fundamentals, preparation, game awareness, and consistency.

Nick Madonia
A former Passaic Valley standout and William Paterson University baseball player, Nick brings more than 15 years of experience coaching and developing young athletes. Having learned from former Major League players, he combines his playing background with practical instruction focused on mechanics, preparation, and confidence. Nick helps players understand their movements and develop habits they can carry into competition.

Location: Centercourt Montclair
14 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ 07042

Bring: A glove, sneakers or turf shoes, and a labeled water bottle.