Amy Huett
The Windmill Factory

Pitching Lessons
New! Hitting Lessons

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Heather Evenson
Pitching Perfect

Pitching - Hitting - Fundamentals
Athletic Training & More

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Bob Meixner's
Batgirls School of Fastpitch

Lessons and Clinics for all aspects of the game of Fastpitch!

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Phone Number: (651) 338-9262

EMail: irishsports@frontiernet.net

Address: Irish Sports Dome
13901 South Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068

February DeMarini Fastpitch Hitting/Slapping Clinic

Wednesdays Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
Ages 7-12 6:15-7:30pm / 13-17 7:45-9:00pm

Price $125
Player Pack Price $100

This 4 session clinic will focus on the aspects of hitting.

Our professional/college instructors will teach the fundamentals of hitting including proper form, grip, stance etc.

Each player will receive a FREE gift from DeMarini.

Space is limited, sign up now!!

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February Nike/Sparq Power & Speed Conditioning Clinic

Thursdays Feb. 4,11,18,25
Ages 7-12 6:15-7:30 / 13-17 7:45-9:00pm

Price $125
Player Pack Price $100

Want to improve your speed, strength, quickness, and agility?

Sign up for our new Nike/Sparq training clinic to see how you compare.

Sparq training provides the tools-protocols, ratings, and training you need to elevate your athleticism.

Space is limited, Sign up now!!!

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AUGUSTANA
SOFTBALL CLINICS
2010

Clinic Dates:

• Saturday, February 6, 2010
• Sunday, February 7, 2010
• Saturday, February 27, 2010
• Sunday, February 28, 2010
• Saturday, March 6, 2010
• Sunday, March 7, 2010

Clinic News

• Registration for all clinics will take place in the half hour preceding that clinic session.
• Those attending pitching clinics must bring their own ball, glove, and catcher.
• Please bring your own bat for the hitting clinics, and your own glove for the fielding clinics.
• Register early! Clinics will be limited.
• Cost for clinics:
  • Advanced hitting and advanced pitching clinics will be $60 pre-registered; $65 at the door.
  • All clinics not specified as advanced will cost $40 pre-registered; $45 at the door.
  • A discount is offered for enrolling in 4 or more clinics per individual or family. The first clinic is regular price; the following clinics are $30 each.
• All hitting clinics will be at the Bill Hall Baseball/Softball Complex located at the corner of 37th St. and Lake Ave.
• Pitching, catching, and fundamental clinics on Jan. 24 and Feb. 7 will be at the Elmen Center located at the corner of 33rd St. and Grange Ave.
• Pitching and catching clinics on Feb. 27-28 will be at the Bill Hall Baseball/Softball Complex.

Clinic Schedules

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010
#5 Advanced Hitting 8:00-10:00am Grades 7-12
#6 Hitting 11:00am-1:00pm Grades 7-12

Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010
#7 Advanced Pitching 10:00am-Noon Grades 7-12
#8 Fundamentals 10:00-11:30am Grades 3-6
#9 Pitching 1:00-2:30pm Grades 3-6
#10 Fundamentals 1:00-2:30pm Grades 7-12
#11 Catching 1:00-2:30pm Grades 3-12

Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010
#12 Advanced Pitching 8:00-10:00am Grades 7-12
#13 Catching 8:00-9:30am Grades 3-12
#14 Hitting 11:00am-1:00pm Grades 7-12

Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010
#15 Hitting 10:00am-Noon Grades 3-6
#16 Advanced Hitting 1:00-3:00pm Grades 7-12

Saturday, March 6, 2010
#17 Advanced Hitting 8:00-10:00am Grades 7-12
#18 Hitting 11:00am-1:00pm Grades 3-6

Sunday, March 7, 2010
#19 Hitting 10:00am-Noon Grades 7-12
#20 Hitting 1:00-3:00pm Grades 3-6

Hitting Clinics
Hitting clinics include mechanics, one-on-one instruction in the batting cage, tee drills, vision training drills, and demonstration by the Augie players. Instruction emphasizes good form, swing speed, and positive-feedback. Players will get progressive instruction if they come to more than one hitting clinic.

Advanced Hitting Clinics
The clinic is limited to 25 athletes. Each athlete will get one-on-one instruction, advanced hitting drills as well as a swing analysis.

The Augie coaching staff will analyze swings with the help of the Right View Pro computer software. Right View Pro compares athlete's swings to the top hitters in the game!

Pitching Clinics
Beginner and intermediate clinics will include mechanics, practice drills, training instruction and continuous one-on-one feedback.

Intermediate clinics will also include basic technique and form instruction on throwing a change-up.

Pitchers must provide their own catcher.


Advanced Pitching Clinics The clinic on Feb.7 is limited to 18 athletes, while the clinic on Feb. 27 is limited to just 12 athletes.

The clinic will include advanced technique and form as well as instruction and critique in throwing the drop, rise, drop curve, and change-up.

The Augie coaching staff will analyze pitches with the help of the Right View Pro computer software. Right View Pro compares athlete's pitching to the top pitchers in the game!

Pitchers must provide their own catcher.

Catching Clinics
Catching clinics will focus on the mechanics of catching posture, glove position, blocking balls, pop-ups, throwing to bases, and retrieving passed balls. Information on calling a game, relationship with the umpire, and helping the pitcher will also be covered.

Catchers should bring their gear. Fundamentals Clinics Throwing, fielding (infield & outfield), and base-running will be covered. Proper technique and form will be emphasized during a fast-paced Augie player-led series of sessions geared to improve softball skills.

SOFTBALL "PRIME TIME" LIVE
PITCHING/HITTING LEAGUE

Ages 15-18

Cost is $85
Player Pack Holders $75

Dates
Mondays Feb 8, 15, 22
and
March 1, 8 Time: 9:00pm

TExtra Innings is proud to announce our "live" pitching /hitting league starting in February.

Get ready for the spring season with live at bats versus live pitchers and pitchers throwing to live hitters.

Pitchers will be on a limited pitch count week by week monitored by an Extra Innings instructor.

More information available here

SDSU WINTER SOFTBALL CAMPS

Head Coach, Joanna Lane Coach Lane begins her 3rd year here at South Dakota State. Lane played her collegiate career at Georgetown College in Kentucky and obtained her masters degree from Florida state University while being a graduate assistant for the FSU Softball team.

Graduate Assistant, Tracie Adix Coach Adix is also in her 3rd year at SDSU after completing her college career at DePaul University in Chicago.

Graduate Assistant, Haley Long Coach Long is in her first year here at SDSU after completing her eligibility at the University of Nebraska.

Volunteer Assistant, Chad Kulpa Coach Kulpa is in his first year as the volunteer assistant at SDSU. Chad brings an array of softball knowledge with him after having competed for 2 years in the International Softball Congress.

Registration Information

The Fighting Sioux
Annual Softball Camp

Saturday, Feb. 20

The Fighting Sioux Annual Softball Camp will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, for softball players ages 12 and older. The camp, which will be held at the Hyslop Sports Center, will run from 12-4 p.m. and features in-depth instruction on base running, throwing, hitting techniques and infield and outfield play.

Cost of the youth camp is $75 and campers should provide their own gloves, bats, batting helmets and tennis shoes.

A pitching and catching session will also be offered from 4-5 p.m. for an additional $25. Each pitcher is responsible for bringing one's own catcher, and catchers will be offered instruction on catching fundamentals. Catchers are required to provide their own equipment.

Any questions regarding the camp can be sent to UND softball head coach Sami Strinz at samistrinz@mail.und.edu.

Register for the camp today. Campers must download and submit mandatory waiver form.

After registration form is completed, coaching staff will contact you with payment information. Money and waiver form must be submitted and paid by the start of camp.

UW River Falls
Softball Camp
Advanced Softball Clinic

Saturday, Feb. 20
Knowles Recreation Center-UWRF Campus

Intended for High School level athletes to work on advanced skills of softball.

Session I: Advanced Hitting
9 AM - 11 AM
(Registration at 8:45 AM)
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 40 PLAYERS. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER.

Skills to be covered:

• Mechanics of hitting, bunting and slap hitting
• Drills to correct and improve all parts of the swing

Session II: Advanced Defense
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
(Registration at 11:15 AM) ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 30 PLAYERS. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER.

Skills to be covered:

• Fundamentals of Defense
• Advanced mechanics of position specific infield and outfield play

Session III: Advanced Pitching
2 PM - 4 PM
(Registration at 1:45 PM) ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 20 PITCHERS. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER.
PREREQUISITE: MUST BE ABLE TO THROW FASTBALL AND CHANGE-UP CONSISTENTLY.

Skills to be covered:

• Techniques of advanced pitches
• Progressive drills for advanced pitches
• Mental aspects of pitching and pitch selection

Pitchers are encouraged to bring their own catchers and catching equipment (no fee for catchers to attend).

Registration and Information

UW River Falls
Softball Camp
Softball Clinic for Beginners

Saturday, Feb. 21
Knowles Recreation Center-UWRF Campus

Intended for young players (grades 4-8) to work on basic fundamentals of softball. For Safety and learning purposes, players may be divided based on skill level during portions of the clinics.

Session IV: Beginning Hitting
9 AM – 11 AM
(Registration at 8:45 AM)
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 40 PLAYERS. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER.

Skills to be covered:

• Mechanics of hitting and bunting
• Hitting drills & progressions

Session V: Beginning Defense
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
(Registration at 11:15 AM)
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 30 PLAYERS. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER.

Skills to be covered:

• Work on basic throwing, catching, fielding, and footwork
• Position specific instruction and drills

Session VI: Beginning Pitching
2 PM - 4 PM
(Registration at 1:45 PM)
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 20 PITCHERS. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER.

Skills to be covered:

• Basic fundamentals and techniques (fastball & introduction to the change-up)
• Pitching progressions

Pitchers are encouraged to bring their own catchers and catching equipment (no fee for catchers to attend).

Registration and Information

March DeMarini Fastpitch Hitting/Slapping Clinic

Mondays March 1,8,15, 22
Ages 7-12 6:15-7:30pm / 13-17 7:45-9:00pm

Price $125
Player Pack Price $100

This 4 session clinic will focus on the aspects of hitting.

Our professional/college instructors will teach the fundamentals of hitting including proper form, grip, stance etc.

Each player will receive a FREE gift from DeMarini. Space is limited, sign up now!!

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Mizuno "Never Settle" Fastpitch Pitching Clinic

Thursdays March 4,11,18,25
Ages 7-12 6:15-7:30 / 13-17 7:45-9:00pm

Price $125
Player Pack Price $100

Learn the fundamentals of pitching mechanics, delivery, control, and arm strength in our 4 session clinic focusing on pitching.

Our professional/college instructors will take your daughters game to the next level.

Each player will receive a FREE gift from Mizuno.

Space is limited, sign up now!!!!

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March Nike/Sparq Power & Speed Conditioning Clinic

Saturdays March 6,13,20,27
Ages 7-12 10:00- 11:15 / 13-17 11:30-12:45

Price $125
Player Pack Price $100

Want to improve your speed, strength, quickness, and agility?

Sign up for our new Nike/Sparq training clinic to see how you compare.

Sparq training provides the tools-protocols, ratings, and training you need to elevate your athleticism.

Space is limited, Sign up now!!!

Registration Information

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
DULUTH BULLDOGS
FASTPITCH

PRESEASON CAMPS
PITCHING & CATCHING
(SESSION 1)
HITTING & FIELDING
(SESSION 2)

Camp Date

SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2010

Camp Times

#1 PITCHING & CATCHING
Time: 12-1:30 pm
*First 60 campers!

#2 HITTING & FIELDING
Time: 1:30-3 pm
*First 60 campers!

Camp Fees & Registration

Pitching & Catching $30
Hitting & Fielding $30
BOTH SESSIONS $60
*Only 60 spots available for each session!
*Camp T-shirt included

Camp Information

The Preseason camp is designed to prepare the campers for their upcoming season. This Elite camp will cover all fundamentals and provide instant feedback to the campers. The camp is for players who are currently in grades 4-12.

Camp Highlights!

• Prepare for the upcoming Season!
• Advanced skill instruction from NCAA DII Coaching staff and players.
• 3:1 Camper to Instructor ratio
• Instant feedback from the Camp Instructor to ensure consistency in skill development.
• All sessions will be held on the UMD campus in the Ward Wells Field house where the Bulldog Fastpitch program practices throughout the winter.
• The Bulldog Fastpitch program takes a great deal of PRIDE in each and every one of our camps. Our goal is to provide the Highest level of skills instruction possible to develop the camper to their fullest potential as a softball player!

Information and Registration

Easton March/April Vacation/Skills Clinic I

Monday March 29th-Friday April 2nd
Ages 7-13 9am-1:00pm

Price $175
Player Pack Price $150

This week long clinic will focus on all aspects of the game including hitting, pitching, fielding, and baserunning.

You will also receive a FREE gift from Easton.

Sign up now as this is our most popular clinic!!!!

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April Vacation Skills Clinic II

Monday April 5th- Tuesday April 6th
Ages 7-13 9am-1pm

Price $75
Player Pack Price $50

This 2 day clinic will focus on all aspects of the game including hitting, pitching, fielding, and baserunning.

Sign up now as this is our most popular clinic!!!!

Registration Information

Diamond Sports Academy is making a special offer to softball teams and organizations to put on a special series of hitting clinics for coaches and players. The series consists of 3 sessions. The first of the 3 clinics is held at our facility in Roseville. It runs between 75 and 90 minutes . We present a short discussion on the three pillars of hitting and how each can be taught to players of different ages. Then we spent the remainder of the time on the first pillar, proper swing mechanics. This discussion at this clinic is geared to coaches, although intersted players are more than welcome to attend.

The second and third clinics are held at your facility/field and are designed to work with players directly while giving the coaches a chance work with the players also applying the swing fundamentals they learned at the first clinic.

At the second clinic, the first thing we do is get some video of each players swing for comparison purposes. We then put the players and coaches through a series of simple drills designed allow the player to see what proper swing mechanics feel like and coaches to better see what proper swing mechanics look like. These drills are designed to the develop the players muscle memory so that the player's natural swing becomes one that is fundamentally sound. To get the maximum benefit from these clinics, each player should be prepared to practice these drills for 30 to 60 miutes each day between the second and third clinics.

At the third clinic, we review the drills and each player's swing with the coachs. This provide feedback and additional instruction for the player, while giving the coaches valuable experiece in spotting flaws in players swings and giving the coaches ideas on how to correct the flaws they see.

Finally, as special bonus, we prepare a special video analysis of each player's swing from before and after the clinic. The analysis comes as an avi video file that can be played on any computer (or we can also pu them onto a dvd for a minimal charge if a player does not have access to a computer). The video analysis includes super slow motion of the player's swing along with our audio comments on the swing and suggestions on how it could be improved.

Each clinic series is limited to 5 coaches and 15 players to ensure personal attention to the team's needs. The total cost of the three clinc series is regualarly $1,200. But we are offerring it for a limited time for only $399. We have only a limited number of these clinics available on a first come/first served basis.

For more information call Mark Theobald at 651 308-8747 Or email us at Mark@DSA-MN.com

Minnesota Irish
Training Program

Individual and Group Pitching, Fielding, and Hitting Lessons

The MN Irish training program is looking for up and coming players to work with and help develop.

The MN Irish training program has college players and Irish coaches to help train the athletes.

Pitching Lessons and training will be headed by Melinda Johnson who pitched for the University of North Dakota and is currently the Head Coach of the MN Irish Gold team.

For More Information please email Melinda Johnson at Melinda.Johnson@nemetro.k12.mn.us