Tuesday July 2, 2024 – Swanson stadium on the FGCU campus

FGCU and SWFL Baseball will be hosting the SWFL Baseball camp on the FGCU campus at Swanson Stadium Tuesday July 2, 2024. The 1-day camp is exclusively for SWFL and invited players only. The cost for invited player is $150. SWFL baseball is a non-profit organization that seeks to improve baseball at all levels of competition. The camp will feature BP, I/O, and the 60-yard dash. Head Coach Dave Tollett will talk recruiting for all players and parents, and Coach Steve McKee will work with pitchers.

The itinerary for the day is as follows:

8:15 – 8:45 – Registration

8:45 – Stretch and flex

9am – 60-yard dash

9:25 – 10:45 – Batting practice –

10:55 – 12noon – I/O defensive segment

11:15 – Pitcher only report to bullpen

12:15 – Coach Dave Tollett – parents and players recruiting talk.

1pm – Close of camp

All current SWFL players and any invited players must register for this camp. Please register below.

Free for All current SWFL Players

Invited players must pay the $150 fee.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The SWFL organization will hold a final tryout for 2025 – 2027 teams on May 4^th at Island Coast HS. The tryout will feature 60-yard dash, batting practice, and a defensive segment.

SWFL Baseball try-outs are open to all for the 2024 summer travel teams. Please register to attend, cut off date for the try-outs is Thursday May 2.   Spots are limited for summer teams in all age groups.

The SWFL organization is Nationally ranked and recognized as one of the top travel programs in the country. SWFL plays in the top tournaments around the state of Florida, travels to national tournaments, plays 2-year schools during the fall and holds private camps at D1 schools for the SWFL organization throughout the year. Recent commits from the SWFL program include Florida Gulf Coast, Alabama, Florida State, U Florida, Flagler College, Barry U, Florida Southern, U Tampa, Lipscomb U, Maryville U and many 2-year college – JUCO programs. The SWFL Baseball organization assists, promotes, and actively pursues college baseball opportunities for all players that have the skill level, academics, and desire to play college baseball. College recruitment and placement is a part of the SWFL player fees.

To Register and Pay: Click Here 

DUE TO THE UPCOMING WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS SHOWCASE IS POSTPONED

SWFL – St. Joseph Academy Showcase and Try-outs

When: Saturday December 16, 2023

Where: St. Joseph Academy 155 SR-207, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Cost: $150

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DUE TO THE INCOMING WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS WEEKEND’S EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY, JANUARY 14th AT ISLAND COAST HIGH SCHOOL IN CAPE CORAL, FL

When: Sunday January 14, 2024

Where: Island Coast HS: 2125 De Navarra Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL 33909

Cost: $150

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The SWFL Baseball Fall Showcase will be held on Friday October 13 at Florida Southwestern State College. This Showcase will feature the top talent from Lee, Collier, Hendry, Highlands, and Charlotte counties along with players from the 2024 SWFL Nation team.

At least 10 players who are committed to attending 4-year schools will be representing their High Schools at the SWFL Showcase. Major League stars Shane McClanahan, Michael Zunino, Josh Winckowski and most recently, Thad Ward have played in the SWFL Showcase. In all, 19 former SWFL Showcase players have reached the Major league level. A pro-style workout will precede a 7-inning game with College Coaches and pro scouts in attendance.

The schedule for the Showcase will be as follows:

2 – 2:15 – Check in – uniforms

2:30 – Stretch and flex

2:45 – 60-yard dash

3pm – North BP

3:15 – South BP

3:35 – North I/O

3:45 – South I/O

4pm – Introduction of players – National Anthem

4:07 – First pitch – 7 innings

This is a wood bat Showcase.

Admission is $10 for adults. $30 scout packet.  Cash only or Venmo @swflbaseball

FSW address: 13301 FSW Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33919

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AUGUST 12th, 2023

ISLAND COAST HS

GRAD YEAR 2024-2027

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The Dave Fore Southwest Florida Baseball

Texas Hold’em All-Star Benefit

When:  August 19, 2023
Where: Val Ward Cadillac  ~  12626 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Time: 6:00 pm Happy Hour  ~ 7pm seating for Texas Hold’em style benefit
Tournament Buy In: $200; unlimited $100 re-buys for the first hour. One $150 add-on option after first hour. 5K playing chips starting stack. Donation fee includes seat to tournament, open bar and heavy appetizers.
Cash prizes: top 3 players, 50% of the tournament prize pool. – 120 player cap for this event.

Sponsorship:

Dr. Dave Fore is one of the founding members of Southwest Florida Baseball, a legendary Coach for SWFL and an avid card player himself. Dave Fore was a man with a vision for a better brand of baseball in the area. A Penn State graduate and professional baseball player, “Doc Fore” played 5 professional seasons with Detroit before moving to Fort Myers to open his Chiropractic office. Along with founding members Bill Skarbek and John Cedarburg, SWFL Baseball has changed the landscape of baseball in the Southwest Florida area through the SWFL Fall High School league, numerous showcases and tournaments and their summer and fall travel teams. SWFL Baseball is the premier travel baseball program in the area since its inception in 1998, and a 501C3 non-profit, having assisted hundreds of local student/athletes over the years in reaching their goals of playing collegiately or professionally. The Dave Fore Southwest Florida Baseball Texas Hold’em All – Star Benefit will allow SWFL Baseball to further assist those that want to have the option to play Collegiate or Professional baseball. Come enjoy a great Happy Hour, an evening of fun and a Texas Hold’em benefit for the youth of Southwest Florida.

Questions: Please email cedarball@aol.com

Payments Options: Include Player Name or Sponsor Name on all forms of payment

Venmo:  @swflbaseball

SWFL Baseball will be holding Spring 2023 tryouts for 10u-13u

DECEMBER 13th or 15th – you can come either day

Location: Island Coast High School – 2125 De Navarra Pkwy Cape Coral, FL 33909

Time: 6-8 pm both days

Questions: Contact Clint Montgomery ~ 863-990-5429 or ClintonDMo@leeschools.net

The SWFL Baseball Fall Showcase will be held on Tuesday September 20 at Evangelical Christian School. This Showcase will feature the top talent from Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties and includes players from the SWFL 2023 travel team.

Sixteen (16) players who are committed to attend 4-year schools will be representing their High Schools at the SWFL Showcase. Shane McClanahan, Michael Zunino and most recently, Josh Winckowski have played in the SWFL Showcase. In all, 19 former SWFL Showcase players have reached the Major league level. A pro-style workout will precede a 10-inning game with College Coaches and pro scouts in attendance. The schedule for the Showcase will be as follows:

3:30 – Uniforms 

3:45 – Stretch and flex

4pm – 60-yard dash

4:20 – North BP

4:50 – South BP

5:20 – North I/O

5:40 – South I/O

5:45 – Introduction of players – National Anthem

6:05 – First pitch – 10 innings

This is a wood bat Showcase.

Admission is $10 for adults. $20 scout packet.

Evangelical Christian School address: 8237 Beacon Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33907

Southwest Florida Baseball is proud to announce that they will be starting youth age 11U, 12U, and 13U teams in January of 2022! Founded in 1998, SWFL has assisted hundreds of local student-athletes obtain their dream of playing college or professional baseball. A Nationally recognized travel baseball organization, SWFL has won numerous tournaments and assisted the local community for over 23 years. With the addition of SWFL Baseball Youth the SWFL organization will bring the same passion and dedication to the younger age groups that it has for the last 23 years to the HS level.

WHAT:  TRYOUTS 11u-13u

WHEN:  DECEMBER 11, 2021

TIME: 10:00 am

WHERE: KURT DONALDSON COMMUNITY PARK, 180 Hunter Blvd., North Fort Myers, FL

SWFL will have a top-notch coaching staff:

The SWFL organization prides itself on having a knowledgeable, engaging, and professional staff. The SWFL Baseball Youth program will be dedicated to improving player skill, knowledge, and advancement. The SWFL Baseball Youth staff features men who have been involved with baseball for most of their adult lives and are dedicated to youth baseball.

Brian Porvaznik – Coordinator – Brian has been a part of travel baseball for the last 20 years. Brian started his career in Cannonsburg, PA with the American Legion summer program. For the last 6 years, he has been with Island Coast HS. Brian has been a part of SWFL Baseball working with all age groups and is the Head Coach for the highly successful 18U summer program.

Carlos Perea – Has been in the SWFL organization as a Coach since 2013 working with numerous teams and assisting players in all facets of the game. Carlos is a local entrepreneur who loves the game. Signed as a shortstop out of Puerto Rico in 1998, “Los” enjoys working with infielders and connecting with all players. Carlos guided the 2022 team to a 36-4 record, 2 Championships over the summer and a pool Champion and first round of playoffs at the most recent WWBA in Jupiter.

Derrik Lutz – Drafted out of George Washington U in 2006 as a right-handed pitcher, Derrik enjoyed 6 minor league seasons reaching AA baseball. Upon his retirement, Derrik went into the transportation business and travel baseball assisting with the Mid-State Mavericks. Over the last 5 years, Derrik has won more than 200 games, winning tournaments all along the Eastern seaboard.

Adam Piatt – 1994 Bishop Verot graduate, drafted in the 10^th round (NYM) out of High School but elected to attend Mississippi State. Adam was drafted again in 1997 in the 8^th round by the Oakland A’s. TOPPS Minor League player of the year in 1999 before making his Major League debut in 2000 with Oakland. Adam went on to spend 4 years at the ML level. Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to the SWFL organization.

Casey Scott – Current Head Baseball Coach at Bishop Verot HS. Casey has been a coach at the collegiate level – Ave Maria 2014-2017 and SUNY-Cortland 2010-13 and 2018-19 seasons. Coach Casey was also named NYCBL Coach of the Year after leading the Syracuse Chiefs to the New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship. Scott is also on the USA Baseball Athlete Development Program coaching staff with the 13U/14U team.

For more information contact Coach Clint Montgomery ~ 863-990-5429

Twitter: SWFLbaseball1

Instagram: SWFL_Baseball

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Click below to register:

https://app.swflbaseball.com/swfltryout6