Colorado Fastpitch Softball Forum Coaching Clinic Info

Next Level Fastpitch Clinics

Contact Penny Graves @ 970-231-1441 or sbcoaches@nextlevelfastpitchclinics.com to schedule a clinic for your club or team!

Colorado A S A Aces Coaching Clinic

Colorado ASA will host an ACES coaching clinic after NSC clinic in January. Contact Lorree Swope 303-903-4113 or Tracey Sharshel @ (720)922-9597

National Fastpitch Coaches Association

NFCA Convention

December 3-6, 2004 Las Vegas, NV

Sport Psychology Pre-Convention Seminar — December 3

National Convention — December 3-6

National Convention Exhibitor Show — December 4 & 5

• It’s “Sports Psychology, Olympic Style” when USOC sports psychologist James Bauman, Ph.D., shares team-building and other key strategies used with the 2004 USA Olympic Team in the pre-convention seminar.

• Cover all the game’s aspects during two and a half days of clinic sessions. You’ll learn valuable drills and tips from some of the biggest names in softball today.

• Learn about the latest innovations in softball equipment and training, and get some excellent buys at the Silent Auction. More than 70 different companies are expected for the Exhibitor Show, December 4 & 5.

• They’ll also be forums to discuss changes and the future of the sport. Caucus meetings will be held in all membership groups on Sunday, December 5.

• Networking opportunities abound during continental breakfasts, luncheons, dinner and socials.

National Sports Clinics

Raddison Hotel 3200 S. Parker Road Aurora

FRIDAY, JAN. 21, 2005
12:00-1:00 Registration and Exhibitor Display
1:00 - 2:00 Terry Schweikert - Middle Infield: Throwing, Footwork & Glovework
2:00 - 3:00 Dianne Baker - Playing the Corners: Techniques & Strategies
3:00 - 3:30 Exhibitor Display & Break
3:30 - 4:30 Diane Miller - Developing the Catcher: It's More Than Just Warming Up the Pitcher!
4:30 - 5:30 Terry Schweikert - Practice Organization: The Key to Success
5:30 - 7:00 Dinner (on your own)
7:00 - 8:00 Carol Bruggeman - Hitting Mechanics & Plate Coverage
8:00 - 9:00 Lonni Alameda - Pitching Fundamentals: Creating Good Mechanics
9:00 - 11:00 Coaches Social Hour & Exhibitor Display
SATURDAY, JAN. 22, 2005
8:00 - 8:50* 1) Carol Bruggeman - Baserunning: It's Not All About Speed!
8:00 - 8:25* 2a) Dianne Baker - Using Your Assistant Coaches to Benefit Your Team
8:25 - 8:50* 2b) Diane Miller - Common Problems with Catchers & Corrections
9:00 - 10:00* 1) Dianne Baker - Bunting: An Offensive Tool That Can Give Your Team the Edge
9:00 - 9:30* 2a) Lonni Alameda - Pitching Drills: How to Increase Speed
9:30 - 10:00* 2b) Diane Miller - Indoor Drills for Your Hitters
10:00 - 10:15 Exhibitor Display & Break
10:15 - 11:15 Carol Bruggeman - Playing the Outfield: Mechanics, Strategies & Drills
11:15 - 12:15 Diane Miller & Lonni Alameda - How to Set Up Batters in Game Situations
12:15 - 1:30 Lunch (on your own)
1:30 - 2:30 Dianne Baker & Diane Miller- Drills, Drills, Drills!
2:30 - 3:30 Lonni Alameda - Advanced Pitching: Teaching the Drop & Curve