jimhewitt Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTFree Softball Coach ClinicHosted by the 2013 College Softball CampSunday, January 6: 9:00am – 12:00pmCoquille Sports Complex, Gym #213505 Highway 1085, Covington, LA 70433(Covington is just north of New Orleans off I-12 exit # 57)www.collegesoftballcamp.com In its 6th year, the College Softball Camp has 340 high school ladies from ten states attending the camp to work with 45 college coaches over two days. CSC is proud to again host this free coach clinic for high school, travel, and recreational program softball coaches. The clinic agenda provides a great opportunity for all coaches to discuss and work directly with these talented and experienced college coaches and sports experts that are leaders in their field. No pre-registration is needed and the clinic is free. Sherry L. Werner, PhDPitching: Biomechanics of youth windmill softball pitching, drills & tips, recovery time for high school athletes, and importance of a sound foundation on mechanics. College Coach round-tableThe focus will be on how to identify flaws, mechanical deficiencies, and mistakes in softball (pitching, catching, hitting, defensive play, and offensive strategies), and then how to correct them with coaching methods and techniques. The panel of coaches will also presents short topics in a rotation format. Some topics this year are: multi-sport athletes, weight lifting programs, travel tournament play & college coaches, the ugly “D†word – Drama, and SAC bunt – still an important of the game. Bring your notebook for this informative session that will also feature a Q&A. Tyra Perry – Western Kentucky University Kristin Vesely – University of HoustonJeannie Douglas – Louisiana Tech UniversityJosh Johnson – University of Louisiana - LafayetteRoland Rodriguez (moderator) – Millsaps CollegeDoug Ellis – Athletic Performance TestingLearn how more and more colleges and high schools are utilizing cutting edge technology that is a tailored testing and analytical program for softball to help assess their athletes, and provide the tools to help them reach their full potential. Will Burgess – Athletic RepublicPresentation on specific techniques and drills to improve running for softball players. Ochsner Sports Medicine Hear from an ATC expert about important issues that all coaches need to be informed on.
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