Welcome To Hofstra University Softball Camp 2013
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For Girls Entering Grades 2-12 Session 3: July 30 - August 10 |
Meet the Staff
Hofstra University Softball Camp, under the direction of Hofstra's assistant softball coach, is dedicated to providing intensive instruction that is essential to the development of the young softball player, whether at the beginner or advanced level. Campers are grouped by grade and skill level.
Camp Objectives
Campers can expect a fun and competitive softball camp experience under the direction of world-class coaches and players. Several skill areas are taught, including hitting, fielding, base-running and team play. Girls are given the opportunity to play softball daily, gain self-confidence, work hard and make new friends. By the end of the session, players will have received valuable knowledge of the game of softball and will have thoroughly enjoyed themselves in the process!
Daily Program
What to Wear/Bring
Each player should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts and sneakers/cleats. Players must bring their own glove and water bottle. Bathing suit and towel will be needed on assigned swim days. Please label all items clearly with first and last name. Hofstra is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Each player takes home a Hofstra Pride T-shirt.
Program Director: Adrienne Clark
Adrienne Clark, one of the top pitchers in Hofstra University history and a member of Pride teams that won four straight Colonial Athletic Association titles, enters her second year as a volunteer assistant in 2013.
Clark returned to Hofstra in 2012 and was part of a staff that led the Pride to a 42-15 overall record and the program's first-ever NCAA Regional championship. Prior to coming back to Hofstra, Clark spent three seasons (2009-11) on the staff at Columbia University where she worked with the Lions pitching staff and outfielders. She also served as an associate professor of physical education at Columbia. Clark also spent three years as an assistant at Delaware after graduating from Hofstra in 2005.
Come train with the Hofstra Pride’s award-winning coaching staff.
Camp Objectives
Campers can expect a fun and competitive softball camp experience under the direction of world-class coaches and players. Several skill areas are taught, including hitting, fielding, base-running and team play. Girls are given the opportunity to play softball daily, gain self-confidence, work hard and make new friends. By the end of the session, players will have received valuable knowledge of the game of softball and will have thoroughly enjoyed themselves in the process!
Daily Program
- Stretching and flexibility training
- Fundamental skill drills (fielding, throwing, catching)
- Team fundamentals
- Position Play
- Games
- Counselor demonstration
What to Wear/Bring
Each player should wear daily: cotton T-shirt, athletic shorts and sneakers/cleats. Players must bring their own glove and water bottle. Bathing suit and towel will be needed on assigned swim days. Please label all items clearly with first and last name. Hofstra is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Each player takes home a Hofstra Pride T-shirt.
Program Director: Adrienne Clark
Adrienne Clark, one of the top pitchers in Hofstra University history and a member of Pride teams that won four straight Colonial Athletic Association titles, enters her second year as a volunteer assistant in 2013.
Clark returned to Hofstra in 2012 and was part of a staff that led the Pride to a 42-15 overall record and the program's first-ever NCAA Regional championship. Prior to coming back to Hofstra, Clark spent three seasons (2009-11) on the staff at Columbia University where she worked with the Lions pitching staff and outfielders. She also served as an associate professor of physical education at Columbia. Clark also spent three years as an assistant at Delaware after graduating from Hofstra in 2005.
Come train with the Hofstra Pride’s award-winning coaching staff.