ST. PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus softball program and Head Coach Britt Stewart are hosting the Gustavus Softball Winter Camp Feb. 17.
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WINTER SKILLS CLINIC
Session 1: In this session, athletes will have the opportunity to work with the Gustavus Head Coach and pitching coach, Britt Stewart and current pitchers on proper fundamentals necessary for success on the mound. We will develop better form through emphasis on the powerline, leg drive, spin, arm circle and timing. Athletes will also learn new drills to help them improve their pitching on a daily basis to start building muscle memory and a pitching routine. This hour and forty-five will fly by as we learn new drills and spend time with the current pitching staff. In this session, we will also review the mentality of a pitcher and what it takes to become great.
The catching portion of the camp will be run by assistant coach, Kyhl Thomson and current Gustie catchers. Catchers will learn how to block, frame, receive and transfer the ball, throw downs, and positioning. They will also work on leadership behind the plate and the mentality to work with your pitchers. Catchers will also learn new drills to help them improve their fundamentals and have fun while doing so! The second half of this session, catchers will catch live and get to work on skills that they have learned with positive feedback.
Session 2: Session two will consist of both offense and defensive work. We will teach athletes our hitting progression and philosophy. Then, current Gusties will work with athletes on different hitting drills through stations. We will also discuss our hitting mentalities and work on the mental approach at the plate. In addition to getting to improve their offensive skills, campers will also have an opportunity to expand their defensive knowledge. We will touch on the fundamentals and work through drills to help each athlete improve their throwing and fielding mechanics both in the outfield and infield. We will also use this time to work on agility and communication on the field. Our hope is that all athletes learn one new thing in this afternoon of fun.
Grade: 3rd-7th
Session 1: 8:00AM – 9:45AM
Session 2: 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Check-In: 7:45AM
Session 1 Cost: Pitchers & Catcher $60
Session 2 Cost: Offense & Defense $70
Both sessions for $110
WINTER ADVANCED SKILLS CLINIC
Session 1: Pitching and Catching
In this session, pitchers will continue to develop proper fundamentals to be successful pitchers with Head Coach, Britt Stewart and the current Gustavus pitching staff. We will work on powerline fundamentals as we warm up in our pitching routine. Pitchers will learn new leg drills to help increase power. We will also continue to provide helpful drills and strategies to improve accuracy. Pitchers will have the opportunity to work on different pitches with Gustie pitchers that specialize in certain pitches. We will also discuss the mental game of pitching and different strategies that improve success on the mound.
Session 2: Offense and Defense
Session two will consist of both offense and defensive work. We will teach athletes our hitting progression and philosophy. Then, current Gusties will work with athletes on different hitting drills through stations. We will also discuss our hitting mentalities and work on the mental approach at the plate. Hitters will learn new drills, new approaches, and a new mentality to help them improve their offensive game.
In addition to getting to improve their offensive skills, campers will also have an opportunity to expand their defensive knowledge. We will touch on the fundamentals and work through drills to help each athlete improve their throwing and fielding mechanics both in the outfield and infield. We will also use this time to work on agility and communication on the field. Our hope is that all athletes learn one new thing in this afternoon filled with softball.
Grades: 8th-12th
Session 1: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Session 2: 5:00PM – 8:00PM
(Dinner: 4:00-4:45PM)
Session 1 Cost: Pitchers & Catcher $60
Session 2 Cost: Offense & Defense $70
Both sessions for $110