WINTER CAMPS

The Colorado State Softball Winter Camp is  open to any and all participants in grades 6 - 12 and 2 year college student athletes who are looking to gain invaluable instruction to help them take their game to the next level. The Winter Camp will focus on the development of the entire athlete. There are a variety of sessions offered from hitting, catching, pitching, infield, outfield, short game & base running, & advanced infield. Campers will receive high quality instruction from the Colorado State coaching staff and players in the campers’ desired concentrations. *By signing up for a session, you are signing up for BOTH Saturday & Sunday.

For convenience and to allow for lower player to coach ratios, we are offering two options for our most popular sessions. The topics covered in options 1 & 2 will be the same.
Pitchers need to provide their own PROPERLY EQUIPPED catcher.  One will not be provided.

This is a 2 day camp.  Campers will attend the same sessions they registered for on Saturday and Sunday.

Location: Indoor Practice Facility (IPF) & AUX Gym

Camp Check In:
Time: From 30 - 15 minutes prior to the start of your athletes first session.  You will only need to check in before your first session of the day.
Check In Location:  In the lobby of the Indoor Practice Facility

Recommended Parking: For all sessions, it is recommended that you park in the Moby Parking lot & walk about a block along the sidewalk on north side of the building.  The large white building w/a curved roof, on your right is the Indoor Practice Facility.

*If you are running late, we recommend dropping off the camper at the Intramural Gym & then finding a place to park.
*We are not responsible for any parking citations that may occur!  Please read all signs carefully!

Hitting:  Work from the ground up on how to get more power from your lower half. Increase your ability to make solid and consistent contact by learning the proper fundamentals with your upper body. Put it all together by working on your game approach. This clinic will take you through the latest concepts and drills in Division I hitting. You will go home with numerous drills that you can do on your own and you will understand concepts that will have an immediate impact on your offensive game!

Pitching: Learn the fundamentals, drills, and key theories on the cutting edge of softball pitching. You won’t just be doing drills, you will be understanding the how and why of the drills. Concepts of how to get the most out of your lower half, proper upper body mechanics, and movement pitches will be covered, as well as pitching mentality and game strategy. All pitchers MUST bring their own catcher that is available to catch them during the pitching session. There will be NO extra catchers available.

Catching: Catcher defense often gets left off the practice plan or is the first thing to go when practice time runs out. Here you will learn some key drills that you can quickly and efficiently work into your daily practice and pre-game routines so that you can stay sharp. You will be throwing runners out, blocking, shutting down your opponents’ short game, receiving throws, running the defense, and making your pitchers look good. If you’re going to be doing some catching for your team, do not miss out on this opportunity to better yourself...after all, you are the “Quarterback” of the defense.

Short Game, Baserunning, & Vision: Spend time in this ESSENTIAL session working on the most important aspects of our game! In a tight contest, it’s short game & baserunning that can be the difference between winning and losing. Study the mechanics & the why behind all types of bunts. Help your team win by working on explosive leads, & how to hunt extra bases. In the vision portion of this session, get educated on Sports Vision, which began in MLB and is now being used at the highest levels of collegiate softball. Learn the tracking techniques that all the top athletes use to get great reads & make great decisions. This session really is a must for all levels and will lay the foundation for better performance and enjoyment of the game.

Infield: Break down the fundamentals of infield footwork, glove work and throwing mechanics. But don’t stop there! Speed up your transfers and learn the basics of throwing from different arm slots, so even the fastest runners can’t beat you! If you want to compete in the competitive world of the infield, then this is a must attend session for you.

Outfield: The last line of defense is often last priority on the practice plan, but you are crucial to the success of the team. Attend this session and learn from some of the top outfielders in Division I softball. Throwing, fielding, proper footwork, and communication will be stressed. You will go away from this session with a much better understanding, appreciation, and PRIDE in being an outfielder. Your coach will appreciate it when you are tracking balls down and throwing runners out!

Advanced Infield (YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN INFIELD OPTION 1 or 2 TO GET INTO THIS SESSION:  For the first time ever, we are offering this session for those infielders who would like to take a deeper dive into DI college level infield skills. From advanced glovework to bunt/slap coverages, on the run throws, arm slots, rangers, diving plays, and steal coverages, you can learn to train the way Division I athletes do! Work with live baserunners to train your internal clock, and know what the smart play is to ensure that we advance the out total. HURRY, because we are keeping this session small to have an even lower coach to player ratio!!!

Equipment Needed:

Plastic/Rubber Cleats or Turf/Tennis shoes ONLY.  Metal cleats are not allowed in ANY indoor area!
Hitting and Short Game Sessions:  Bat, Helmet, Batting Gloves, & Plastic/Rubber Cleats or Turf Shoes.
Defensive Sessions: Fielders Glove, Catching equipment (if applicable), proper shoes (Plastic/Rubber Cleats highly recommended).
Pitchers:  Pitchers need to provide their own PROPERLY EQUIPPED catcher.  One will not be provided.
All Campers: Water Bottle & light snacks.
Cleats will not be allowed in the IPF or AUX gym.

Included:

• Attend 1 session & receive a camp t-shirt.
• Attend 2 sessions & receive a camp t-shirt and 1 gift item.
• Attend 3 sessions & receive a camp t-shirt and 2 gift items.
• Attend 4 sessions & receive a camp t-shirt and 3 gift items.