RailRiders University

Join the Pros as they host a series of training camps at PNC Field - the home of your Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders!

Our participants have the chance to use our premium facilities while improving all areas of their game and getting tips from the players who have learned the best techniques. Plus the chance to use our Hittrax program in the Toyota Power Zone with expert guidance. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches and players from across the region.

RailRiders University offers multiple camps each year and sessions are tailored to different positions on the diamond. All sessions are available for both baseball and softball for all age groups.

2024 RailRiders University Winter Camps

Session A - Mondays: 1/08, 1/15, 1/22, 11/29, 2/05 & 2/12

Session B - Tuesdays: 1/09, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/06 & 2/13

Session C - Wednesdays: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/07 & 2/14

Softball Night - Thursdays: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01, 2/08 & 2/15

Session Times: 5-6:30 P.M. OR 6:30-8 P.M.

Girls & Boys Ages: 6-14 years old

Cost: Starting at $180*

*(Sibling Discount and Multiple Camp Rates available)

For more information on RailRiders University, contact Robby Judge at (570) 558-4612 or [email protected].

Meet Our Trainers

Brian Jardine

Brian has coached for North Pocono for 14 years and has compiled over 100 wins, including a run to the state semifinals. A graduate of Moravian College, he still holds a number of school records as a shortstop.

Jamie Higgins

Jamie has been the head baseball coach at Scranton High for 13 years. He's coached Scranton to five championship game appearances and multiple district titles. Higgins was named the 2010 Times Tribune Coach of the Year. During his career, he coached both Joe and Jake McCarthy.

Sean Hughes

As the head coach at Riverside High School, Sean has led his team to the 2021 and 2022 Lackawanna League Championships, the 2021 district championship and the 2021 PA state semi-finals. He was previously the Lackawanna College pitching coach from 2011-2014.

Ray Black

Ray was drafted by San Francisco in 2011 and played professionally for 10 seasons. The Wilkes-Barre native led all National League rookies in 2018 with 12.7 K/9.

Billy Zalewski

Billy has been the Abington Heights High School varsity baseball coach for 13 years - State Champions in 2009 and winner of multiple district titles. Zalewski played at baseball at Kings College.

Ryan Kropa

Ryan is currently the head coach of the Mid Valley varsity baseball team. He previously played four years of baseball at King's College.

Todd Peters

Peters is the head baseball coach at Lackawanna Trail High School. He played locally at Lackawanna College as well as Jacksonville University.

Matt Wotherspoon

Born in Mountain Top, PA and a graduate of Crestwood High School, Matt was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2013 from the University of Pittsburgh. He most recently played with the Norfolk Tides in the Baltimore Orioles organization.

See to what some of the trainers have to say about the facilities and the RailRiders University program.

Learn for more information on our Facebook Page or by contacting Robby Judge at 570-558-4612 or email at [email protected].