2016 Event Information
Event Partners
www.SoftballCoachesClinic.com
January 23, 2016
Dear Coach,
We are excited to welcome you to the tenth annual Mohegan Sun World Softball Coaches’
Convention. Beginning with our first clinic in 2007, we have sought to provide you with the very best in
coaching education.
We want this clinic to be something special and we have spent considerable time securing the best
clinicians and designing a curriculum that addresses all levels of play and a range of coaching areas.
Each year, we seek to improve your clinic experience. This year, we are working to offer you access to
video of select clinic sessions after the event. Stay tuned for more information on this exciting
development. Also, in an effort to provide you with convention information in the most convenient way
possible, we will again offer an event app this year, which will provide you with the clinic schedule,
presenter biographies, a list of exhibitors, and more.
We believe our clinic is more than just a day of coaching and player instruction; it is a chance to
exchange ideas and learn from each other. Our convention staff, exhibitors and guest speakers will be
available to you throughout the day. Please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself, ask a question or
provide your own perspective on the game.
A special thanks goes to the staff and management of the Mohegan Sun, our title sponsor, who have
welcomed us and allowed us to use their outstanding facilities and amenities. We also thank our other
sponsors for their important support, including: Extra Innings, Rawlings, On Deck Sports, Traveling
Teams, Planet Fastpitch, Wilson Sporting Goods, USA Elite Training, Lux Bond & Green, Fastpitch
Nation, Jaypro Sports, The Coaches Insider, and Geno’s Fastbreak Restaurant. We have a terrific group
of exhibitors this year and we encourage you to visit them in the Mohegan Sun Convention Center
during the event.
Enjoy the clinic and please take some time during and after this weekend to let us know your thoughts
on improving next year’s Mohegan Sun World Softball Coaches’ Convention. We wish you all the best
with your upcoming season and look forward to seeing you in January 2017!
Yours in coaching,
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WORLD SOFTBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 23, 2016:
Session Times
Location
2016 Presenter
2016 Topic
7:00 am - 9:30 am
GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION
Convention Center Pre-Function Area
7:45 am – 8:15 am
EXHIBITOR TIME
8:15 am - 9:00 am
9:15 am – 10:00 am
Break-Out #1
Sue Enquist &
Jessica Mendoza
Standardization of Character: Maximizing Your Team's 3 Critical
Performance Traits
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Jennifer Hapanowicz
Troubleshooting the Movement Pitches - LIVE DEMO with Youth
Pitching Demonstrators
Break-Out #1
Lisa Dodd
The Principles of Pitching Strategy
Break-Out #2
Cheryl Milligan
Be Prepared: The Importance of Practice Planning & Organization
Break-Out #3
Rob Crews
Check Up From the Neck Up: Implementing Focus in Pre-Game & BP
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Denise Davis &
Planet Fastpitch with
Lauren Haeger
Pitching, Hitting & Throwing Contests with Prizes!
10:00 am – 10:30 am
10:30 am - 11:05 am
11:20 am - 12:05 pm
EXHIBITOR TIME
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
DEMARINI
BAT DEMO
DEMARINI BAT DEMO with Lauren Haeger
Break-Out #1
Cheryl Milligan
Creating A Championship Culture
Break-Out #2
Carol Bruggeman
Strong Up the Middle: SS/2B Skills & Drills
Break-Out #3
Sam Marder
Catching 101
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Denise Davis &
Planet Fastpitch
Coaches & Parents Take the Mound!:
An Interactive How-To Experience
Break-Out #1
Sue Enquist
2014 WCWS - Video Swing Analysis: Common Core
Mechanics of Great Teams
Break-Out #2
Jen Hapanowicz
Using Technology to Enhance Pitching Results At Any Level
Break-Out #3
Jen McIntyre
Incorporating Speed and Agility in a Defensive Practice
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Sam Marder
Activities to Improve Your Catchers: LIVE Demo
Outlines for certain sessions may not be included in this packet.
Program, topics and presenters are subject to change. Attendees must wear their event credentials at all times to access the event.
No videotaping of event sessions is allowed.
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WORLD SOFTBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 23, 2016 (Continued):
Session Times
Location
2016 Presenter
EXHIBITOR/LUNCH TIME
12:05 pm - 1:15 pm
12:05 pm - 1:00 pm
2016 Topic
Exhibitor Zone/ Wilson
Sporting Goods Booth
Jessica Mendoza Autograph Session presented by Wilson
(Players have first priority for autographs)
Exhibitor Zone/ Wilson
Sporting Goods Booth
Lauren Haeger Autograph Session presented by Wilson
(Players have first priority for autographs)
Exhibitor Zone/Frank
Herzog Photography
Meet Three-Time All-American & former
NPF Offensive Player of the Year Sam Marder
12:05 pm - 12:30 pm
Extra Innings Batting
Cage
MIZUNO
BAT DEMO
MIZUNO BAT DEMO
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Break-Out #1
Jen McIntyre,
Cheryl Milligan
& Jen Hapanowicz
College Recruiting Question & Answer Session
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
LOUISVILLE
SLUGGER BAT
DEMO
LOUISVILLE SLUGGER BAT DEMO
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
4:25 pm - 5:15 pm
Break-Out #1
21st Century Softball: Where's the Game Going featuring Sue Enquist, Lisa Dodd, Lauren
Haeger, Denise Davis & Sam Marder moderated by Jessica Mendoza
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
EASTON
BAT DEMO
EASTON BAT DEMO
Break-Out #1
Carol Bruggeman
Softball-Specific Strength & Conditioning/Explosive Base Running WILL
Help Your Team Win Games
Break-Out #2
Denise Davis
Taking Care of Your Pitcher's Arm: Motion Keys from Start to Finish
with Highlights from the Harvard School of Medicine Study
Break-Out #3
Rob Crews
200 Feet, No Big Deal: Power Hitting Dynamics and Drills
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Jen McIntyre
Infield Fundamentals Demo
Break-Out #1
Sue Enquist
Hitting: 5 Irrefutable Truths and Drills to Improve Them
Break-Out #2
Lisa Dodd
Preparation & Practice: Improving Your Millennial Players' Softball IQ
Break-Out #3
Jen McIntyre
Infield Defense Coverages (Bunts, 1st & 3rd, & Slap)
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
WORTH BAT DEMO
WORTH BAT DEMO
Break-Out #1
Carol Bruggeman
My Favorite Competitive Drills
AUTOGRAPH SESSION GUIDELINES: Players have first priority for autographs. We can only sign one item per person and,
due to time constraints, may reserve the right not to allow photographs. We cannot guarantee that all players will receive
autographs. Thank you for understanding.
The event would like to recognize Jaypro Sports for providing the bleachers
for the Extra Innings Batting Cage sessions. Visit Jaypro’s booth to learn more
about all their softball product offerings.
SAVE 15% AT GENO’S FASTBREAK RESTAURANT:
Hungry? Geno’s Fastbreak is offering 15% off all food and beverage purchases
throughout the clinic for softball clinic attendees wearing their credentials.
Geno’s is located just outside the Convention Center on the 1st floor.
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2016 Mohegan Sun World Softball Coaches' Convention
Exhibitor Booth Locations
Company/Exhibitor Name
3D Hittinguru
9 Zones Baseball Inc.
Exhibitor
Booth #
Company/Exhibitor Name (cont.)
Exhibitor
Booth #
903
HomeField Sports
306
904 & 905
Jaypro Sports LLC
801 & 802
Adrenaline Fundraising
607
Lee County Sports Development
Advanced Performance Academy
605
Lids Team Sports
Air Structures American Technologies, Inc.
606
M.A.S.A. Inc.
Anderson Bat Company
917
Maplezone Sports Institute
Anthem Sports
911
Marucci Sports
ASA/USA Softball
89
Mizuno
B45 The Original Yellow Birch Bat Company
603
Motus Global
302
BATCO
602
Nets of America Inc.
406
403
New Balance
94
New England AAU
101
Batting Cages USA
Beam Clay/Partac Peat Corporation
84 & 85
910
209 & 308
82 & 83
304
92
609 & 708
BOWNET Sports
913
Next Level Ballplayer
307
BSN Sports
914
NFP Sports
407
CoachTube
803
OC Sports
93
Connecticut Sportsplex
505
On Deck Sports
101
Cooperstown Bat Company
604
Planet Fastpitch
203 & 205
CTG Distributors
507
Pukka Inc
CustomMiniBats.com
915
Radar Pitching Trainer
David Gordon & TeLeR Sales
504
Rawlings
D-Bat Inc.
503
Ripken Baseball
Diamond Sports
401
Rob Monte Art
918
Disney Baseball & Softball
613
Schutt Sports
201 & 300
Dream Bat Company
88
SKLZ
501 & 600
E.L. Lumber Co.
506
Spalding
601 & 700
Sports Tutor
509 & 608
Easton Sports
Energy Bits
Extra Innings
Fan Cloth
Fastpitch Nation/CT USSSA Fastpitch
Frank Herzog Photography
906 & 907
208
Pre-Function
309 & 408
SuperEast Baseball
SwingRite
303
206
900 & 901
703
702
402
The Graphic Edge
409 & 508
902
Traveling Teams
107 & 108
97 & 97A
916
Franklin Sports
87
Turface Athletics
UBU Sports, Inc.
90
Frank's Sport Shop
611
USA Elite Training
95 & 96
GloveWhisperer
207
Valle Training Gloves
99 & 100
Goose Grease
404
VarsityGirl.Net
86 & 91
Grass Roots Inc.
HeadWrapz
712
Vs. Cancer Foundation
502
305
Wilson Sporting Goods
301 & 400
Historic Dodgertown
701
X-Grain Sportswear
98
Holloway Sportswear
500
Zephyr Hats
405
We thank you in advance for supporting our clinic exhibitors and encourage you to patronize them throughout
the year. You can find a 2016 exhibitor listing on our website at www.SoftballCoachesClinic.com (on the
Exhibitor Page) which includes their website address.
www.SoftballCoachesClinic.com
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SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Saturday, January 23, 2016, 8:15AM - 9:00AM: Break-Out #1
Standardization of Character: Maximizing Your Team's 3 Critical Performance Traits
Sue Enquist, NFCA Hall of Famer & Legendary UCLA Softball Coach
Jessica Mendoza, Star Outfielder & Two-Time World Champion and Olympic
Gold Medalist, Team USA Softball, ESPN Commentator
1. THE RELEVANT COMMUNICATOR
a. Self, staff and the conditions you create
i. Tips, tools and communication non-negotiables
ii. Implementation
iii. Assess & recalibrate
b. STANDARDIZATION OF CHARACTER Worksheets Pt. I-Whatdriveswinning.org
i. Competitive C.P.R.
ii. Two types of Character
iii. Inner Circle
iv. Board of Directors
v. Dear Softball
c. The “BELIEF” model: Communication, Respect and Trust
i. Season at 100k ft.
ii. Sliding door of opportunity
iii. Roles, responsibility and respect: Everyone matters
2. HIGH PERFORMANCE WORKSHEETS
a. CORE Card-Creating Gratitude in our everyday life.
i. Compete-Constantly in motion
ii. Organize-Day-to-Day execution and priorities of family school and play
iii. Resiliency-Failure Recovery System
iv. Enthusiasm-Contagious Passion
b. ONE Softball Worksheet
i. Your foundation values-Build your lense
ii. What it look like/ What is doesn’t look like-Success Factors
iii. Accountability partners
3. BEST GAME DAY BEHAVIORS-NFCA Game Day Standards
a. To and from park
b. In game failure
c. Cooling down and car expectations
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 9:15AM - 10:00AM: Break-Out #1
The Principles of Pitching Strategy
Lisa Dodd, Head Coach, UNLV & Team USA Assistant Coach
I. Pitch Calling
 Perspective- Quality of pitch thrown is a bigger factor than the pitch called
 Make the hitter uncomfortable
 Timing
 Movement
 Location
 Know your pitcher’s strengths
 Mastery of pitches
 Use her best
 Set up pitch
 Keep it simple
 Make them beat your best
 Don’t get beat same way twice
 Make each pitch purposeful
 Foul ball strikes
II. Scouting Reports
 Misconceptions
 Blind and objective information
 My pitcher isn’t your pitcher
 Tendency chart
 Defensive set up
 Statistics
 Tendencies
 Who is hot
 Who doesn’t beat us
III. Reading hitters
 Seeing hitter ‘tells’
 Positioning in box
 Big girl or small
 Hands high or low
 Posture
 Mechanical flaws
IV. Charting
 What matters to you?
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I.
Saturday, January 23, 2016, 9:15AM - 10:00AM: Break-Out #2
Be Prepared: The Importance of Practice Planning & Organization
Cheryl Milligan, Three-Time National Champion Head Coach, Tufts University
Practice Planning is paramount to Credible Coaching
a. Goal-setting and meeting
b. Staying on track
c. Covering all skills
d. Injury prevention and safety
II.
Planning effective practices- some thoughts and processes
a. Space constraints
b. Time constraints
c. Talent constraints
d. Coach constraints
III.
Practice at TUSB
a. What we think is important
b. What we don’t
c. Seasonal plans and how we come up with them
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 9:15AM - 10:00AM: Break-Out #3
Check Up From the Neck Up: Implementing Focus in Pre-Game & BP
Rob Crews, Complete Game Sports Founder & USA Elite Select Region 8 Director
Youth Contact Chart
Right-Handed Batter
Left-Handed Batter
A
A
B
B
C
C
A
A
B
B
D
D
E
E
G
G
Advanced Contact Chart
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I.
Saturday, January 23, 2016, 10:30AM – 11:05AM: Break-Out #1
Creating A Championship Culture
Cheryl Milligan, Three-Time National Champion Head Coach, Tufts University
Our past, present and future
a. Shaping goals and direction
b. A staff in continual transition
II.
Keys to our success
a. Recruiting
i. Camp driven
ii. Winners
iii. Bleeding brown and blue
b. Culture
i. Leadership
ii. Class gifts
III.
Commitment and accountability
a. Driving force for continuing to change
b. Drivers not driven
IV.
The repeat factor
a. Positively prepared or negative pressure
b. Preparing our best to be better
i. Post- game scouts
ii. Changing our pitching focus each year
iii. Growing as hitters- using examples and indicators more specifically
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 10:30AM – 11:05AM: Break-Out #2
Strong Up the Middle: SS/2B Skills & Drills
Carol Bruggeman, Interim NFCA Executive Director & Past Collegiate Coach
1. Defensive Philosophy
2. Speed and Direction of the Ball
3. Footwork Patterns
4. Throwing Patterns
5. Receiving
6. Base Positioning
7. Glove Work and Fielding
8. Double Plays
9. Drills, Drills, Drills for Middle Infielders
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 10:30AM – 11:05AM: Break-Out #3
Catching 101
Sam Marder, Assistant Coach, College of Charleston
1. Receiving
a. Set-up with a Strong Base
b. Stay Centered
c. Stick the Pitch
2. Blocking
a. Replace the Feet
b. Body position
c. Finish the Play
3. Throwing
a. Throwing Program/Arm Strength
b. Efficient Transfer
c. Create Backspin
d. Knees vs. Feet
4. Have a Presence
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 11:20AM – 12:05PM: Break-Out #1
2014 WCWS - Video Swing Analysis: Common Core Mechanics of Great Teams
Sue Enquist, NFCA Hall of Famer & Legendary UCLA Softball Coach
1. VIDEO ANALYSIS OF HITTERS FROM ALL AGE GROUPS
a. Video Analysis of efficiency
b. Video Analysis of Force into the ball
c. Video Analysis Measurement of their big zone
2. WCWS VIDEO ANALYSIS CASE STUDY: What principles do they share?
a. Pre Swing-Fast facts to remember
b. Swing-Fast facts to remember
c. Post Swing-Fast facts to remember
3. WCWS COMMON THEMES: OFFENSE STRATEGIES
a. Barrel angle control on toe touch to heel plant
b. Show bat-Body in motion, stays in motion
c. Set up similarities-Stride, no stride, and slap happy
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 11:20AM – 12:05PM: Break-Out #2
Using Technology to Enhance Pitching Results At Any Level
Jen Hapanowicz, USA Elite Training Founder & Youth Softball Instructor
I. Slow Motion Video
a. Capture the teachable moment
b. Most athletes are visual learners
c. Helps to see mechanics that can’t be seen in real time
d. What angle to look for properly analysis of a pitcher?
e. When you see the result or incorrect mechanics what is the true cause of the issue?
Live video demo to teach you how to identify mechanical issues:
1. Initial drive
2. Push to pivot – are crow hopping??
3. Balance point / Posture
4. Arm Slot – Sequence together
5. Follow thru
6. Leg Drive – the second push off
f. What to look for on the movement pitches: drop, rise, curve, screwball
II. Radar Guns to measure pitcher’s speed
a. Need to have benchmarks for learning breaking pitches
b. What is considered a good speed for different ages?
c. While learning movement pitches we want to ensure we don’t lose speed
d. How often should this be done??
III. Rev Fire to measure player spin rate in Revolutions Per Second (RPS)
a. Bench Mark of spin rotation
b. More spin will create better movement
c. How often?
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 11:20AM – 12:05PM: Break-Out #3
Incorporating Speed and Agility in a Defensive Practice
Jen McIntyre, Head Softball Coach, University of Connecticut
Philosophy: You can incorporate ladders, cones, and fast footwork into just about
every defensive position. The faster your feet and the quicker the first step to the ball,
the chance of getting into position and increasing your range grows dramatically.
Equipment: Speed and agility ladders, flat cones, bases
Space Constraints: Indoor vs. Outdoor
Warm-up:
1. Run/ Stretch (Active program)
2. Throwing progression with footwork added
Cone Drills:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Four diamond drill
Triangle drill/ back at an angle (Infield & Outfield)
Change of Direction
Clock drill
Ladder Drills:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Back at an angle (grounders and flies)
2 in, 2 out; change of direction; karaoke; ski jumps; hopscotch
Closing speed
Competition ladders
Agility Drills:
1. NFL Karaoke drop steps
2. Wall Ball (IF & OF)
3. Belt work (IF, OF, P, C)
Team Drills:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Grounders and Flies
Competition
Throws on the run from SS and 2B (force and tag plays)
Range Fielding (IF & OF)
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 12:30PM – 1:00PM: Break-Out #1
College Recruiting Question & Answer Session
Jen McIntyre, Head Softball Coach, University of Connecticut
Cheryl Milligan, Three-Time National Champion Head Coach, Tufts University
Jen Hapanowicz, USA Elite Training Founder & Youth Softball Instructor
Rules Education:
1. Definition of PSA (Prospective Student-Athlete)
a. 8th grade and younger is not a free for all
2. Written and Oral Correspondence
a. Timeline
b. Reply rules (Camp/ clinic/ brochure)
c. Phone calls/ Text messages- boundaries
3. NCAA Eligibility Center
Official vs. Unofficial Visits:
1. Definition and rules surrounding both
2. Philosophy varies based on coach/ school
3. Example of itinerary
Offers/ Financial Aid:
1. Division I rules: 12 full total scholarships (equivalency sport)
2. Roster size-varies based on the institution
3. Academic Aid
4. Border state/ Bright Futures/ FAFSA
****What are the PSA’s determining factors?
Summer vs High School Teams:
1. What tourneys do they attend?
2. Which teams will provide the opportunity for the PSA to achieve their goals?
a. Geographic zone
b. Competition level
c. Coaching vs. Shopping/ Recruiting
d. 3rd Party camps vs. Institutional Based Camps
Videos- What to include:
1. Length
2. Skill vs. game footage
3. Link vs. DVD
4. Statistics
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 2:30PM – 3:15PM: Break-Out #1
Softball-Specific Strength & Conditioning/Explosive Baserunning WILL Help
Your Team Win Games
Carol Bruggeman, Interim NFCA Executive Director & Past Collegiate Coach
1.
BIG area of change
2.
Championship Culture (Inning 1)
3.
Know the Game (Inning 2)
4.
What does a GREAT softball player look like?
5.
Needs Analysis (Inning 3)
6.
Know the Athlete (Inning 4)
7.
Athlete Development 101 (Inning 5)
8.
Softball Strong (Inning 6)
9.
Finishing Strong (Inning 7)
10. Training programs
11. Notes
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 2:30PM – 3:15PM: Break-Out #2
Taking Care of Your Pitcher's Arm: Motion Keys from Start to Finish with
Highlights from the Harvard School of Medicine Study
Denise Davis, Founder of Planet Fastpitch & Youth Pitching Expert
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 2:30PM – 3:15PM: Break-Out #3
200 Feet, No Big Deal: Power Hitting Dynamics and Drills
Rob Crews, Complete Game Founder, Author & Player Development Specialist
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 3:30PM – 4:15PM: Break-Out #1
Hitting: 5 Irrefutable Truths and Drills to Improve Them
Sue Enquist, NFCA Hall of Famer & Legendary UCLA Softball Coach
1. SWING DOWN ON BALL CREATES A SMALL HITTING ZONE (Long
Tee Drill)
a. Bat angle principles-Most critical area to assess (video demo)
b. Define/clarify ‘barrel on plane’ / ‘to and through ball’ (video demo)
c. Swinging down creates top spin groundballs AND pop ups to catcher
2. PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE CHANGE UP & RISE BALL (Timing Drill)
a. Toe Touch-Fast tip on timing
b. Gradual acceleration –Critical facts that are non-negotiable
c. Weight transfer and delayed hip rotation (video demo)
3. YOUR HITTER MUST KNOW HERSELF GAME STRATEGIES
a. Custom plate management model (worksheet) for your team. Go to
bit.ly/enquistleadership
b. NFCA Standards-What do these numbers mean?
i. Ball exit vs. Bat speed-Barrel deflection
4. TRUTHS ABOUT THE COLLEGE COACH ASSESSMENT OF YOUR HITTER
a. Is your player fanatical about training?
b. Mastery of failure recovery-Does she respect the challenge
c. Judgment of the moments between the moments
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 3:30PM – 4:15PM: Break-Out #2
Preparation & Practice: Improving Your Millennial Players' Softball IQ
Lisa Dodd, Head Coach, UNLV & Team USA Assistant Coach
How is the new generation different?
Specialized players
Grow up being told what to do
Want the answer given to them
Don’t understand the game
Afraid to give wrong answer
“Answers to please you”
Lack of independent thinking and creativity
HELP THEM LEARN BY KEEPING THEM ENGAGED
I. Environment
 Practice
 “Work ups” in scrimmages
 Outside the box drills
 “Dry” drills- talking the game
 Switch positions (IF plays OF, OF plays IF)
 Debrief- what worked, what didn’t
 Practice “winning”
 Game day
 Impersonalize the game plan
 ‘Extra Man’
 Let them have a say in what we need to do in order to win
 Game debrief
II. Social Media




Vision board
Find videos, pictures of what we were working on
MLB games
Online videos
III. Make them the Teacher
 Player coach
 Classes pick drill 1x week
 Classroom sessions
 Softball situations
 Teammate scenarios
 Big picture understanding
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 3:30PM – 4:15PM: Break-Out #3
Infield Defense Coverages (Bunts, 1st & 3rd, & Slap)
Jen McIntyre, Head Softball Coach, University of Connecticut
Philosophy: With specific defensive situations you have the opportunity to
either be proactive or reactive. Coverages are based on several factors: inning,
score, and game personnel.
Key Notables:
 Opposing team speed

Catcher’s arm/ 3rd baseman’s foot speed

Middle infield experience
Bunts:
1. Sacrifice bunts
a. Footwork fielding
b. Footwork at the base
c. Quarterback leads/ locked forearm tosses
2. 1 Back Defense
a. Leads
3. 3 Back Defense
4. Squeeze Defense
a. Momentum/ locked tosses/ glove flips
Slaps:
1. Traditional defense
2. 1 Back Defense
a. Pitch calling
1st and 3rd Defense:
1. Set defense vs. 2nd baseman reads
a. Where is the speed?
2. 1 Back defense
3. Strategy (game situation)
a. Holes in each defense
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Saturday, January 23, 2016, 4:25PM – 5:15PM: Break-Out #1
My Favorite Competitive Drills
Carol Bruggeman, Interim NFCA Executive Director & Past Collegiate Coach
1.
Why COMPETITIVE Drills? Ways to create competition!
2.
Continuous Rundowns
3.
Sequences
4.
Zig Zag Drill
5.
The Race
6.
End of Practice Challenge
7.
In A Rows
8.
IF 21 to 1B or to 4
9.
3 Plate Drill
10. Details on Defense
11. Perfect 12 or 4 minutes
12. Top 25 Defense
13. Rocket Relays
14. Multiples
15. One Pitch Drill (Multiple Pitchers)
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