About This Camp

Next Generation Camps at MARA offers a comprehensive suite of sports specialty camps designed to develop young athletes across multiple disciplines. Located at Arthur Goodman Memorial Park in Matthews, NC, these camps provide expert instruction in baseball, softball, football, cheerleading, and athletic performance training. The flagship baseball camps are led by MLB Pro Coach Noah Hall and feature skill-based instruction with Day 1 assessments to create balanced groups, ensuring each camper receives appropriate coaching for their skill level. All camps emphasize hands-on instruction from trained counselors, daily coaching feedback, and comprehensive skill development. The programs are structured to provide both fundamental training and advanced techniques, with specialized offerings including position-specific football training, offensive line clinics, speed and agility development, and cheerleading performance skills. As part of MARA’s comprehensive athletic programs, these camps combine professional coaching expertise with a supportive environment that focuses on skill development, game awareness, and athletic growth.

Activities

[‘hitting’‘fielding’‘pitching’‘game awareness training’‘skill assessments’‘daily coaching feedback’‘speed and agility training’‘position-specific football training’‘offensive line techniques’‘cheerleading skills’‘athletic conditioning’]

Key Highlights

  • [‘MLB professional coaching leadership’
  • ‘Skill-based grouping after initial assessment’
  • ‘Multiple sports specialties available including baseball
  • softball
  • football
  • and cheerleading’]

Special Features

  • [‘Led by MLB Pro Coach Noah Hall’
  • ‘Day 1 skill assessments for balanced grouping’
  • ‘Comprehensive end-of-camp evaluations’
  • ‘Position-specific training options’
  • ‘Multi-sport specialty programs’
  • “Part of MARA’s comprehensive athletic programs”
  • ‘Expert coaching with daily guidance’]

Best For

Young athletes seeking sport-specific skill development, particularly baseball players who want professional-level coaching and football players interested in position-specific training

Parent Considerations

[‘No rating or parent feedback data available to assess satisfaction’, ‘Missing counselor-to-camper ratios for all programs’, ‘Limited information about safety protocols and staff qualifications’, ‘No details on age ranges or skill level requirements’, ‘Unclear what facilities and equipment are provided’, ‘No information about camp duration, schedules, or pricing’]

Schedule

Summer 2025: Level 1 (June 16-20), Level 2 (July 7-11), 9:00 am – 1:00 pm daily