Camp Strategy | Charlie Holladay

Complete Camp Directory — Summer/Fall 2026 & Beyond

MUST ATTEND (Rating 9-10)

Score	School / Camp	Level	Dates	Cost	Details	Links
10	UNA (North Alabama) Elite Camp	D1 ASUN	June 10, 2026 (1-5 PM) Aug 9, 2026 (1-5 PM) Winter camps also offered (Dec/Jan)	$100/day	30 min from Hartselle. Cheapest D1 camp on this list. Open to 7th-12th grade. Includes hitting, fielding, throwing, baserunning, scrimmage, PLUS bat speed and throw velo evaluations. You get measurables AND evaluation in one trip. Recently moved to D1 — actively building roster. Coach Cozart runs it.	Camp Website June 10 Ryzer Aug 9 Ryzer Call: 615-812-0204
10	Auburn Elite Prospect Camp	D1 SEC	June 9, 2026 (8AM-5PM) June 16, 2026 (8AM-5PM) July 14, 2026 (8AM-5PM) Also: Summer P/C Camp June 15	$276	SEC school. 3 dates to choose from. Charlie qualifies as rising 8th grader (Class of 2031). Full-day camp with offensive, defensive, and in-game evaluation. Optional campus tour 4-5PM. Run by Head Coach Chris Malveaux and staff. The June 15 Pitching & Catching Camp is position-specific and ideal for catchers (6th-12th grade).	Camp Website June 9 Ryzer
9	Alabama A&M Prospect Camp	D1 SWAC	Summer/Fall dates TBA Winter Prospect Camp also offered	~$75-125	20 minutes from Hartselle. D1 program right in Huntsville. Lowest travel cost of any camp. Run by Head Coach Brian Daley. Check website for 2026 summer dates — they post camps periodically.	Camp Website Ryzer Page
9	Auburn Summer Pitching & Catching Camp	D1 SEC	June 15, 2026 6th-12th grade	~$150-200	POSITION-SPECIFIC camp for catchers. This is ideal for Charlie. SEC catching coaches will evaluate her receiving, blocking, throwing, and footwork up close. Position-specific camps get more individual attention than general prospect camps.	Camp Website

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (Rating 7-8)

Score	School / Camp	Level	Dates	Cost	Details	Links
8	Alabama Summer Camp	D1 SEC	June 2026 (exact dates TBA — usually 4-day camp) Rising 8th-12th grade Also: Fall/Winter clinics	$495	The flagship. ~1 hr from Hartselle. Run by legendary coach Patrick Murphy. 4-day camp covers every position including catching. This is THE SEC camp in Alabama. Fills up fast — join their email list NOW to get notified when registration opens. Cost is higher but it's 4 days of elite instruction.	Camp Website Ryzer Page Join email list on site!
8	Jacksonville State Prospect Camp	D1 CUSA	June 23, 2026 (confirmed) Additional dates likely	~$100-150	~2 hrs from Hartselle. Strong D1 program in Conference USA. Good mid-major target. Coaches actively recruit Alabama talent. Camp includes skills evaluation and live play.	Camp Website June 23 Ryzer
8	UAB Prospect Camp	D1 AAC	Dates TBA for 2026 Fall prospect camps typical	~$100-175	~1.5 hr from Hartselle (Birmingham). Connected through Mustangs travel ball. AAC conference D1 program. Head Coach Taylor Smartt runs camps. Check both camp websites below — UAB has had coaching changes, so both old and new pages may have info.	Smartt Camps Daugherty Camps
8	Mississippi State SEC Elite Camp	D1 SEC	March 27-28, 2026 (8th-12th grade) Also: Aug elite camp, summer/winter options	$215	~3 hrs from Hartselle. March 27-28 camp is THIS MONTH — but 8th grade minimum. Keep on radar for fall/winter. 2-day camp includes hitting Fri night, defense/tour/games Sat, PLUS a game ticket to MSU vs South Carolina. Great value.	Camp Website Mar 27-28 Ryzer
7	Samford Elite/Prospect Camp	D1 SoCon	Fall Classic, New Year Elite Camp, summer camps Dates TBA for summer 2026	~$100-175	~1.5 hr from Hartselle (Homewood/Birmingham). Excellent academics + D1 softball. Run by Head Coach Megan Curry. Camps cover pitching, catching, fielding, and hitting. Combine with a Mustangs Birmingham trip.	Camp Website
7	Tennessee Prospect / Skills Camp	D1 SEC	Fall Prospect Camp (Nov) Elite P/C Camp (Dec) Skills Camp (Dec) Summer dates TBA	$150-300	~3 hrs from Hartselle. Elite SEC program. Coach Karen Weekly is a legend. The Elite Pitching & Catching Camp in December is perfect for Charlie — position-specific SEC evaluation. Accepts 2026-2031 grads. Wait for summer/fall 2026 dates to be posted.	Camp Website Ryzer Page
7	Troy Top 30 Prospect Camp	D1 Sun Belt	Aug 24, 2026 Sept 14, 2026 Sept 28, 2026 Dec 14, 2026 Ages 13+ / 7th grade+	$160	~4 hrs from Hartselle. Limited to 39 athletes per camp — small group = more attention from Coach Eric Newell's staff. Half the camp is live game play. Sun Belt D1 with real scholarship money. Multiple dates give flexibility. Also has All-Skills Clinics ($111) during spring.	Camp Website Aug 24 Ryzer Sept 14 Ryzer
7	UAH (Huntsville) Prospect Camp	D2	Dates TBA — facility renovation in progress Fall 2026 likely	~$75-100	20 min from Hartselle. D2 program with scholarship money. Currently renovating their field, so summer camps postponed to fall. Check website for updates. Coach Les Stuedeman runs camps. When they're back, this is a no-brainer due to proximity.	Camp Website

GOOD OPTIONS (Rating 5-6)

Score	School / Camp	Level	Dates	Cost	Details	Links
6	Lipscomb Prospect / Middle School Elite Camp	D1 ASUN	Winter Prospect Camp (Jan — 9th+ only) Middle School Elite Camp — dates TBA Summer camps TBA	$100-175	~2 hrs from Hartselle (Nashville). Good academics + ASUN D1. They offer a Middle School Elite Camp which is perfect for Charlie's age. Winter prospect camp is 9th+ only. Contact JJ.Dillingham@Lipscomb.edu for upcoming middle school camp dates.	Camp Website MS Elite Ryzer
6	Chattanooga (UTC) Prospect Camp	D1 SoCon	Dates TBA for 2026	~$100-150	~3 hrs from Hartselle. SoCon D1 program. Coach Frank Reed runs camps at Frost Stadium. Check website for summer/fall dates. Good combo with a Chattanooga family trip.	Camp Website Call: 423-425-2107
6	Ole Miss Elite / Showcase Camp	D1 SEC	Summer Showcase, Dec/Jan Elite Camps Dates TBA for 2026	~$150-250	~3 hrs from Hartselle (Oxford, MS). SEC program with brand-new $30M+ stadium. Great experience. Better to attend in 8th-9th grade when measurables are stronger. Contact softballcamps@olemiss.edu or call 662-816-7489.	Camp Website
6	South Alabama Prospect Camp	D1 Sun Belt	Preseason Elite (Jan) Summer Prospect (June) Fall Prospect (Aug)	~$100-160	~5 hrs from Hartselle (Mobile). Solid Sun Belt D1 program. Coach Becky Clark runs camps at Jaguar Field. Good option if combining with a Gulf Coast trip. Limited to 60 campers — good attention ratio.	Camp Website
6	Wallace State Softball Camp	JUCO	Dates TBA for 2026	~$50-100	30 min from Hartselle (Hanceville). Extremely close JUCO with a strong softball program. Low cost, low travel. Good for getting extra reps and exposure to college-level instruction. JUCO coaches network with D1/D2 coaches.	Camp Website
5	Motlow State Visit / Level Up Events	JUCO	Visit a game: see schedule Level Up Sports events: various	Free (game visit) / Event fees vary	Already connected! Coach Janice and Macy coached Charlie at Level Up Sports. Not a traditional camp — but the relationship is gold. Visit a home game, stay connected through Level Up events. This relationship can open doors with 4-year programs.	Game Schedule

FUTURE TARGETS — Attend in 8th-9th Grade When Measurables Are Stronger

Score	School / Camp	Level	When to Attend	Details	Links
8+	Alabama (if summer camp fills before you register)	D1 SEC	Fall/Winter clinics 2026 or Summer 2027	If you can't get into the summer camp this year, attend a fall/winter clinic and try again for summer 2027. Join the email list NOW.	Camp Website
7	Georgia	D1 SEC	Freshman year (2027-28)	~4 hrs. Elite SEC program. Wait until measurables are D1-competitive before attending. Worth the trip when ready.	Check UGA Athletics camps page
7	South Carolina	D1 SEC	Freshman year (2027-28)	~5 hrs. Growing SEC program. Good option when she's ready for SEC-level camps.	Check USC Athletics camps page
6	UT Martin	D1 OVC	8th grade (2026-27)	~3 hrs. Good D1 mid-major with less recruiting competition. Easier to stand out.	Check UTM Athletics camps page

Recommended Camp Plan — Summer/Fall 2026

Budget-Smart Plan: With moderate budget and Charlie's travel schedule, here's the optimal camp plan that avoids conflicts with Mustangs tournaments. Target 3-4 camps this year.

Priority	Camp	Date	Cost	Conflict Check
#1	UNA Elite Camp (Florence — 30 min)	June 10 (Tue)	$100	No conflict — falls between PGF (June 6-7) and Bolts (June 12-14)
#2	Auburn Pitching & Catching Camp	June 15 (Mon)	~$150-200	Day after Bolts 5 Star ends (June 14) — tight but doable
#3	Auburn Elite Prospect Camp (if skipping P/C camp)	July 14 (Tue)	$276	No conflict — 2 days after Heart of Dixie (July 11-12)
#4	Troy Top 30 Prospect Camp	Aug 24 (Mon)	$160	No conflict — after summer travel season
#5	Alabama Summer Camp	June (4 days TBA)	$495	Check dates when posted — may overlap with travel schedule
#6	UNA Elite Camp #2 (Aug 9)	Aug 9 (Sat)	$100	No conflict — after summer travel season

Estimated Camp Budget (Summer 2026)

If attending 3 camps (minimum)	If attending 5 camps (ideal)
UNA June 10: $100 Auburn P/C: ~$175 Troy Aug 24: $160 Total: ~$435 + gas	UNA June 10: $100 Auburn P/C: ~$175 Auburn Prospect July 14: $276 Troy Aug 24: $160 UNA Aug 9: $100 Total: ~$811 + gas

Motlow State Visit Plan — Spring 2026

Connection: Coach Janice and Coach Macy from Motlow State coached Charlie at the Level Up Sports winter tournament. This is a warm relationship to build on.

Upcoming Saturday Home Games at Motlow State:

Date	Time	Opponent	Status
Sat, March 28	1:00 PM (DH)	Jackson State CC	Open
Sat, April 11	12:00 PM (DH)	Southwest Tennessee CC	Recommended
Sat, April 18	12:00 PM (DH)	Walters State CC	Recommended

Steps:

Text/email Coach Janice or Macy: "Hey Coach, this is Charlie Holladay's dad — she played with you at Level Up Sports. We'd love to come watch y'all play. Would April 11 or 18 work?"
Attend the doubleheader with Charlie
Say hi to the coaches after the game, catch up, mention Charlie's summer schedule
Send a thank-you text within 24 hours

View Full Motlow Schedule

How to Maximize Every Camp

Before the Camp

Email the coaching staff 1 week before (use the camp template from Coach Contact page)
Research the coaches — know their names and what they coach
Pack: full catching gear, bat, cleats, batting gloves, extra hair ties, water, snacks
Get a good night's sleep. Eat a proper breakfast.
Print 10-15 copies of your player profile

During the Camp

Arrive 15-20 min early. First impression matters.
Introduce yourself: "Hi Coach [Name], I'm Charlie Holladay, I emailed you about attending today."
Listen and implement feedback IMMEDIATELY. Coaches watch coachability.
Go 100% on every rep. Even warmups. Coaches are ALWAYS watching.
Be vocal. As a catcher — communicate, call balls, direct traffic, lead.
Cheer for others. Be a great teammate. Energy and attitude matter.

After the Camp

Thank every coach personally before leaving. Handshake, eye contact.
Send a thank-you email within 24 hours.
Write down feedback — what did coaches say? What to work on?
Post on social media: "Great day at [School] camp! Thank you @[handle]!"

What Coaches Evaluate at Camps

Coachability — Do you listen and adjust? (#1 factor)
Attitude/Energy — Positive, competitive, team-first
Mechanics — Catching: receiving, framing, blocking, footwork
Arm strength — Pop time, throw accuracy
Bat — Swing mechanics, approach, bat speed
Speed — Home-to-first, baserunning instincts
Recovery — How you handle mistakes. Shake it off or dwell?

Types of Camps — Know the Difference

Camp Type	What It Is	Cost	Recruiting Value
College Prospect/Elite Camp	Hosted by a college's coaching staff ON their campus. Skills stations + evaluation. This is the gold standard.	$75-300	HIGHEST — Basically an audition.
Position-Specific Camp (P/C)	Focused on catchers (and pitchers). Smaller group, more individual attention on position skills.	$100-250	HIGHEST for catchers — Coaches evaluate catching skills up close.
Multi-Day Summer Camp	3-4 day camp. More instruction, more reps, deeper evaluation. Alabama's is this type.	$300-500	Very High — Extended time = coaches really get to know you.
Skills Clinic	Shorter (2-3 hrs). Focused on instruction. Less formal evaluation.	$50-150	Medium — Great for improvement + coaches still notice standouts.
Third-Party Showcase	Run by orgs like Softball Factory, NCSA. College coaches may or may not attend.	$200-500+	Varies — Research coach attendance before paying.

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