Bigfoot Baseball Camp launches in partnership with West Seattle Baseball

Former Stanford and Professional Player Sean Flikke to lead a new kind of summer baseball experience

WEST SEATTLE, WA – After two summers of bringing the joy of baseball to West Seattle through the wildly popular Coach Ballgame Sandlot events, West Seattle Baseball is expanding its partnership with educator, former Stanford University walk on, professional baseball player, and youth development coach Sean Flikke to launch Bigfoot Baseball Camp.

The inaugural Bigfoot Baseball Camp will take place August 10-14, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the West Seattle Pee Wee Baseball fields and is open to players ages 5-12.

Dates: August 10-14, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Full Day; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Half Day

Ages: 5 & 6 Half Day; 7-12 Full Day

Location: West Seattle Pee Wee Baseball Fields 7226 12th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106

There will be breaks for snacks and lunch. Players will need to bring a snack and lunch.

Sign up for Bigfoot Baseball Camp

Additional information and details will be available through West Seattle Baseball’s website and communication channels.

Building on the energy, creativity, and community spirit of the Coach Ballgame Sandlot experience, Bigfoot Baseball Camp offers something deeper — a full week dedicated to helping young players develop not only their baseball skills, but also their confidence, character, and love for the game.

“One of the things we’ve loved most about the Sandlot events is working with the strong West Seattle Baseball culture to fuel kids’ enjoyment of baseball,” said Camp Director Sean Flikke. “Bigfoot Baseball Camp builds on the same spirit. We want players to improve their skills, but even more importantly, we want them to leave believing in themselves, encouraging their teammates, and excited to come back to the field.”

Flikke brings more than 25 years of player development to the camp. A former Stanford University baseball player who was voted Most Inspirational Player by his teammates, he went on to play two seasons of professional baseball before co-founding Headfirst Baseball in Washington, D.C., where he served as Hitting Director and coached travel teams from U10 to U18. Most recently, he served as both training and head coach with Seattle Select Baseball while also working professionally as an educator and mental health counselor specializing in youth development.

Unlike traditional camps that focus primarily on drills, Bigfoot Baseball Camp is designed around a whole-player philosophy. Each day blends high-quality baseball instruction with lessons in teamwork, resilience, communications, leadership, and sportsmanship.

Throughout the week, campers will experience:

Professional instruction in hitting, throwing, fielding, pitching, catching, and baserunning
Small-group coaching with individualized feedback
Competitive games that teach baseball IQ and decision-making
Fun challenges inspired by the spirit of backyard and Sandlot baseball
Team-building activities that develop leadership, confidence, and character
A positive learning environment where effort, curiosity, and growth are celebrated

“We’re not trying to create perfect baseball players,” Flikker said. “We’re helping kids become confident competitors, supportive teammates, and young people who genuinely love coming to the ballpark. If we can do that, the baseball takes care of itself.”

Bigfoot Baseball Camp welcomes players of all experience levels – from first-time players to experienced travel athletes – and is committed to creating an environment where every child is challenged, encouraged, and known by name…and nickname.

Parents can expect a week filled with energetic instruction, engaging games, meaningful mentorship, and plenty of opportunities for players to build friendships while growing both on and off the field.

About Sean Flikke

Sean Flikke is a former Stanford University baseball player, two-year professional baseball player, co-founder and former Hitting Director of Headfirst Baseball, and former Seattle Select trainer and head coach. Today, he combines more than two decades of baseball coaching experience with his work as an educator and licensed mental health counselor to help young athletes grow in skill, confidence, resilience, and character. Sean is also sore contributor to the Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop and Flikke podcast available wherever you get your podcasts.

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