In 2008, we began our first camp with 5 universities and 21 players attending. Since then, MBI camps have grown to feature 30 - 35 schools with 100 - 150 attendees.
We have had the opportunity to host multiple national championship coaches such as Florida State (2018 DI National Champion), Tufts University (3-time DIII National Champions
In 2008, we began our first camp with 5 universities and 21 players attending. Since then, MBI camps have grown to feature 30 - 35 schools with 100 - 150 attendees.
We have had the opportunity to host multiple national championship coaches such as Florida State (2018 DI National Champion), Tufts University (3-time DIII National Champions) and Virginia Wesleyan University (2018 DIII National Champion ). Others previously attending include Towson University, University of Maryland, Hood College, UMBC, Brown University, St Joseph's University, Jacksonville University, Georgetown University, Army, Florida Tech, Morgan State University and many others. Many of these coaches return every year to participate in the camp.
Players have travelled from South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Maine. Players in Junior College are also encouraged to attend our camps. Coach Keith has developed close relationships with our college coaches which has helped numerous players reach their college goals and maximize their playing abilities.
Players from all skill levels will walk away from camp having learned directly from the college coaches, not only skills to help them immediately, but also how to take their game to the collegiate level. We limit the number of players attending our camps to maintain a 4 to 1 player to coach ratio. We also keep our costs low. Camps are off
Players from all skill levels will walk away from camp having learned directly from the college coaches, not only skills to help them immediately, but also how to take their game to the collegiate level. We limit the number of players attending our camps to maintain a 4 to 1 player to coach ratio. We also keep our costs low. Camps are offered as either one or two day events. One day camps are focused on hands-on skill instruction. Two day camps combine a day of skill instruction with a day of gameplay. College coaches will be in every dugout so the learning and development never stops.
MBI Camps was originated by Maryland Black Ice founder Keith Calta in 2008. Coach Keith hails from Williamsport, PA, home of the Little League World Series. He currently resides in Reisterstown MD. Keith attended The University of Maryland on a football scholarship and was a member of the undefeated 1976 Cotton Bowl Team. His daughter, S
MBI Camps was originated by Maryland Black Ice founder Keith Calta in 2008. Coach Keith hails from Williamsport, PA, home of the Little League World Series. He currently resides in Reisterstown MD. Keith attended The University of Maryland on a football scholarship and was a member of the undefeated 1976 Cotton Bowl Team. His daughter, Sarah, went to Maryland to play softball where in 2016 she was voted to the All-Big Ten Softball team, as well as being a 4-year All ACC and Big Ten All Conference academic team member.
Kathy McLaughlin is the MBI Camp director. Kathy is from Arbutus, MD and graduated from The University of Maryland. As a member of the softball team at Maryland, Kathy played in 3 NCAA Tournaments and was the ACC Batting Champion and an All-ACC First Team member. Upon graduation, she began her coaching career as an assistant Providence College for 6 seasons.
Jeff is responsible for overseeing the web and social media strategy for MBI Camps. In this role, Jeff promotes the MBI Camps brand and events on the website & social media channels, creates and maintains core content, including photos & videos, and interacts with university & organizational partners, athletes, families, media and other key stakeholders though our social media platforms.
Sammie Stefan was a four-year collegiate athlete at the University of Maryland. She is joining Maryland Black Ice to help younger players grow and develop their softball skills. At Maryland, she played 1st base,
3rd base, and was the designated player for her team. Her sophomore year (2019), she received 2nd Team All-Big Ten Honors and l
Sammie Stefan was a four-year collegiate athlete at the University of Maryland. She is joining Maryland Black Ice to help younger players grow and develop their softball skills. At Maryland, she played 1st base,
3rd base, and was the designated player for her team. Her sophomore year (2019), she received 2nd Team All-Big Ten Honors and led the team in doubles (11), homeruns (7), total bases (75), and slugging
percentage (.521). She also hit two grand slams in her career at Maryland and received several Big Ten Distinguished Scholar awards.
Nicole Dell graduated from Stevenson University in 2017 after being a four-year collegiate athlete. She is returning to Maryland Black Ice to assist, coach and develop the program’s younger age groups, as well as help with website maintenance and camp registration. She was one of the founding players of Maryland Black Ice in 2008 and play
Nicole Dell graduated from Stevenson University in 2017 after being a four-year collegiate athlete. She is returning to Maryland Black Ice to assist, coach and develop the program’s younger age groups, as well as help with website maintenance and camp registration. She was one of the founding players of Maryland Black Ice in 2008 and played shortstop, each year she played for the program.
During her time at Stevenson she played both shortstop and second base. Nicole started all 34 games her senior year at second base. She posted a best fielding percentage at .959, and earned academic honors every year she played. She was a NFCA Division III All-America Scholar Athlete for the 2014-2015 season.
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