Tommie Sports - Softball
Softball camps start in Nov. for grades 7-12
October 21, 20112011-2012
University of St. Thomas
Coach John Tschida’s Fastpitch Softball Clinics
The winningest team in NCAA Division III softball over the last 10 years
UST has led the league in hitting 10 of 11 years and in home runs nine of 11 years
11 times UST pitchers have earned NCAA All-American awards in the last 14 seasons.
UST’s catchers average giving up only seven stolen bases a year
leading to UST catchers earning All-Region awards seven times.
Cost: $200 per session for 10 hours of instruction, T-shirt and high-definition video analysis
This is a five-day on-going clinic designed to work on something new each session and to improve upon last session’s lessons. Signing up for a session means getting all 5 dates as part of the $200 fee.
HITTING: Grades 7-12:
This clinic emphasizes the fundamentals of hitting through instruction, drills and video analysis.. Other topics included will be Slapping, Sports Psychology, and on Jan. 29 we will cover the fundamentals of defense.
PITCHING: Grades 7-12:
Fundamentals of throwing the fastball, rise ball, drop ball, curve ball, screw ball, change-up. Topics include: How to increase velocity, Mastering Command of the Strike Zone, Getting the Ball to Move, Winning the Mental Game, How to call your own Game, Developing a Routine, Mechanical Faults. There will be lots of drills and opportunities to throw live and on the 29th we will cover the fundamentals of defense. You do not need to bring your own catcher, as we will have the catcher’s from the catcher’s clinic catching.
CATCHING: Grades 7-12:
There is a separate clinic for catchers coexisting with the pitcher’s clinic. This is a five-day on-going clinic.
Catchers will cover the three stances, blocking drills and skills, Throwing footwork to each base, quick exchange drills, framing, bunt defense, wild pitches, pitchouts, double plays and live catching. We will also cover how to call a game and how to master the mental game.
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These Dates are included in the $200 cost: Sunday: November 13 |
Information Provided:
Video Analysis Mechanics Sports Psychology Strength & Conditioning |
Times: Session 1: Pitching: 11:30-1:30 pm
Session 3: Hitting: 2:15-4:15 pm
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What to Bring: Please label all of your belongings.
Hitters: Bring your own bat and batting gloves. Some bats will be available.
Catchers: Bring your own catching gear.
Pitchers bring non-floor-marking tennis shoes
Everyone should bring their glove on the last day of camp.
Where: at the University of St. Thomas’ McCarthy Gym located on the South Campus.
Sorry, we do not have on-line sign up -- copy the info below into a document and return by mail.
First Name: Last Name:
Street Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
E-Mail Address:
High School
High School Year of Graduation:
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Insurance Company:
Policy Number:
Adult T-Shirt Size: XXL XL L M S XS
Circle the Session(s) You Are Signing Up For:
Session 1: Pitching: 11:30-1:30 pm Session 3: Hitting: 2:15-4:15 pm
Session 2: Catchers: 11:30-1:30 pm Session 4: Hitting: 4:30-6:30 pm
Circle the Position(s) you play: Pitcher Catcher 1B 2B SS 3B OF
Parent or Guardian’s Name(s)
Email address
Cell Phone: Home Phone:
I/we give my/our permission for:
to participate in Cheetah’s Championship Softball Clinic. He/she is healthy & under no physical restrictions. I/ we know that participation in baseball & softball may result in serious injuries & protective equipment does not prevent all injuries to players, & do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, & agree to hold harmless, Cheetah’s Championship Softball & Baseball, Inc., the University of St. Thomas, the organizers, sponsors, supervisors, participants and persons transporting my/our child to & from activities & confirm she is covered by accident or liability insurance.
Signature:
Please mail in your registration with a $200 check for each session,
made out to Cheetah’s Championship SB and mail it to:
John Tschida
406 Duke Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
