2011 Advanced National Softball Coaches Clinic

National Sports Clinics, Inc. • P.O. Box 369 • Basehor, KS 66007 • 913-724-8700 • Fax: 913-724-8756 • staff@nationalsportsclinics.com

About the clinic. . .
We are excited to bring you the Advanced National Softball Coaches Clinic. We conduct National Softball Coaches Clinics across the nation that offer the finest instruction available to coaches at all levels. A growing number of coaches have expressed a desire to learn the advanced strategies and skills and that's what this clinic is all about - helping you take your game to the next level. This clinic is designed for coaches with a strong knowledge of the fundamental skills and strategies. There will be instruction on specific advanced skills and an emphasis on strategies and the mental aspects of the game. Registration will be limited. I encourage you to pre-register early. If you are ready to take your game and your players to the next level, I encourage you to join us. Thank you for your commitment to coaching and I look forward to seeing you at the Advanced National Softball Coaches Clinic!
- Mary Nutter
Clinic Director
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CHICAGO
DECEMBER 9-10, 2011

CLINIC SITE
Westin O'Hare
6100 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 698-6000 / 800-937-8461

ROOM RATES
$87/night  single or double
Note: Please make hotel reservations as early as possible to take advantage of clinic rates. Rooms in our block are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. After Nov. 24, 2011, reservations at the clinic rate will be accepted based on space availability.

CLINIC REGISTRATION
$109/adult pre-registration
$79/student (full-time, age 23-under)
$119/adult at-the-door

ONLINE REGISTER
Pre-registration is now closed!
Register quickly and securely online using a credit/debit card.

MAIL/FAX REGISTER
You may complete the form online, print and mail or fax. Pay by check, money order, purchase order, credit/debit card.

REFUND POLICY
Refund requests (less $20 handling fee) must be submitted in writing and postmarked 10 days prior to the clinic date. After that, no refunds will be issued as long as the clinic is held. Substitutions may be made prior to the clinic.

WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather, please call the hotel after 10 a.m. on the Friday of the clinic.

DIRECTIONS
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PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE




CARYL DROHAN
Northwestern University

CAROL HUTCHINS
University of Michigan

ERICA BEACH
University of New Mexico

HOWARD DOBSON
Louisiana State University

LAUREN LAPPIN
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2011 CHICAGO ADVANCED CLINIC PROGRAM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011
SESSION I

 
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011
SESSION III

11:00 - 1:00  RegistrationExhibit Display
  1:00 - 2:00  CAROL HUTCHINS
: Hitting, Fielding &
                      Throwing: Drills to Develop Mental
                      Toughness

  2:00 - 3:00  CARYL DROHAN: Advanced Infield
                      Techniques: Teaching the First Step,
                      Angles & Instincts
  3:00 - 3:30  Exhibitor Display — Break
  3:30 - 4:30  LAUREN LAPPIN: Recognizing Hitters'
                     Weaknesses & Deciding What Pitches to
                     Call
  4:30 - 5:30  HOWARD DOBSON:How to Spot Hitting
                      Problems: Tips & Drills to Correct Them
  5:30 - 7:00  Dinner (on your own)

 

    8:00 - 9:00  HOWARD DOBSON & CAROL
                        HUTCHINS:
Scoring Runs vs. Stopping
                        Runs: Game Strategies That Work
    9:00 - 9:45  LAUREN LAPPIN & CARYL DROHAN:
                       Short Game Offense vs. Slap Defense
  9:45 - 10:30  CARYL DROHAN: Incorporating Hitting
                        into Practice — Indoors & Outdoors
10:30 - 10:45  Exhibitor Display — Break
10:45 - 11:30  ERICA BEACH: Conditioning Your
                        Pitchers: Ways to Build Endurance
11:30 - 12:00  CARYL DROHAN: Recruiting: How
                       Parents & Athletes Can Avoid Being
                       Crossed Off "The List"
  12:00 - 1:15  Lunch (on your own)

SESSION II
SESSION IV
   7:00 - 7:45  HOWARD DOBSON: Advanced Hitting
                      Mechanics: How to Teach Hitters to be
                      Aggressive
   7:45 - 8:30  CAROL HUTCHINS:
Maintaining Softball
                      Excellence at Any Level
   8:30 - 9:30  ERICA BEACH: Drills to Teach Your
                      Pitchers to Make the Ball Move
10:00 - 11:00 Coaches Social Hour — Exhibit Display
 

1:00 - 2:00  LAUREN LAPPIN: Advanced Catching
                   Techniques: How to Call the Game
2:00 - 2:45  ERICA BEACH: Creative & Effective
                    Pitching Workouts
2:45 - 3:30  LAUREN LAPPIN: Advanced Baserunning
                    Skills & Base Stealing Techniques

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