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BE THE BEST YOU ARE SOFTBALL COACHES CLINIC

Thursday Night Thunder

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. – REGISTRATION

8:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.

Karen Weekly – University of Tennessee – Hitting Mechanics and Drills

Jen Croneberger – Sports Psychologist – Building Mental Toughness & Confidence

Beverly Smith – University of South Carolina – Recognizing Hitter’s Weaknesses & Calling Pitches

Bill Edwards – Hofstra University – Taking the Game Back to the Playground

9:00 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.

Tony Rico – USA Junior World National Team – Teaching the Slap: Speed Game

Scott Whitlock – Kennesaw State University – Starting Over in Mid Season

Rachel Lawson – University of Kentucky – Game Management –  Pre Game to Post Game

Jennifer Brundage – University of Michigan – My Favorite Pitching Drills for Skill & Conditioning

 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – REGISTRATION

9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. – Ralph & Karen Weekly – University of Tennessee – Identifying and Correcting Hitting Flaws

10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. – Monica Abbott – Pitcher - 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist – Pre-Season Drills & Practice Plans for 18U Pitchers

11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. – Monica Abbott – Pitcher - 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist – Developing Speed While Maintaining Control

12:20 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. - Lunch and visit the exhibitors

2:45 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. - THE ULTIMATE RAP

5:40 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - Dinner on your own and visit the exhibitors

7:30 p.m. – 10:25 p.m. - THE ULTIMATE RAP CONTINUES

10:30 p.m. – COACHES PARTY

 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2012

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – REGISTRATION

8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Scott Whitlock – Kennesaw State University - Here Is What’s on My Mind

9:20 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. – Ken Eriksen – University of South Florida – Catching Drills and Fundamentals

10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Michele Smith – 2X Olympic Gold Medalist & ESPN Commentator – Developing Pitching Mechanics

11:05 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. – Michele Smith – 2X Olympic Gold Medalist & ESPN Commentator – Developing Junk Pitches (Movement Pitches)

12 noon – $100.00 DOOR PRIZE! You must be present to win.

 

THE ULTIMATE RAP SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

 THE LINE UP:

Rachel Lawson – University of Kentucky

Jennifer Brundage – Univ of Michigan

Tory Acheson – Tennessee Tech

Tony Rico – USA Junior World National
Team

Bill Edwards – Hofstra University
 
Beverly Smith – Univ of South Carolina

Ken Eriksen- Univ of South Florida

Jen Croneberger – Sports Psychologist

2:45 p.m. –3:10 p.m., 7:30 p.m. – 7:55 p.m.

Rachel Lawson – University of Kentucky – Throwing Mechanics – Key Drills

Bill Edwards – Hofstra University – Outfield Fundamentals and Drills

Tony Rico – USA Junior World National Team – Defensing the Speed Game

Jennifer Brundage – University of Michigan – Scouting Your Opponent

3:15 p.m. – 3:40 p.m., 8:00 p.m. – 8:25 p.m.

Tory Acheson – Tennessee Tech – Developing Power Hitters

Jen Croneberger – Sports Psychologist – BIG GAMES – Down late

Beverly Smith – University of South Carolina – A Great 30-Minute Pitching Workout

Ken Eriksen – University of South Florida – Pick-Off Plays – Defensing 1st and 3rd

3:45 p.m. - 4:10 p.m., 8:30 p.m. – 8:55 p.m.

Rachel Lawson – University of Kentucky – Creating and Developing Leaders

Bill Edwards – Hofstra University – Starting & Completing Run-Down Plays

Tony Rico – USA Junior World National Team - Baserunning and Sliding Techniques

Jennifer Brundage – University of Michigan – Playing the Corners – Skills and Drills

4:15 p.m. – 4:40 p.m., 9:00 p.m. –9:25 p.m.

Tory Acheson – Tennessee Tech – Circuit Drills for Small Indoor Areas

Jen Croneberger – Sports Psychologist -Recognize, Regroup, & Refocus

Beverly Smith - University of South Carolina – Holding a Competitive Batting Practice

Ken Eriksen- University of South Florida – Motivating Your Team – Building Champions

4:45 p.m. - 5:10 p.m., 9:30 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.

Rachel Lawson – University of Kentucky – Middle Infield Technique & Drills

Bill Edwards – Hofstra University – A Defensive Sequential Practice

Tony Rico – USA Junior World National Team – Balancing High School & Travel Ball

Jennifer Brundage – University of Michigan – Mental & Physical IN GAME Pitching Adjustments

5:15 p.m. – 5:40 p.m., 10:00 p.m. –10:25 p.m.

Tory Acheson – Tennessee Tech – Inexpensive Training Aids – Maximizing a Small Budget

Jen Croneberger – Sports Psychologist – Pre at-bat Routines – Avoiding Slumps

Beverly Smith – University of South Carolina – Keep it Legal – Starting Your Pitch

Ken Eriksen – University of South Florida – Fun Games and Contests for Practice

 

 
 

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