Traverse Area Girls Softball Skills Clinics
Spring 2024
Date: TBD
Fundamental Defensive Skills: (max 20 players per session)
Ages 5-7 years from 9:00am-10:00am
Ages 8-10 years from 10:15am-11:15am
Fundamental Offensive Skills: (max 20 players per session)
Ages 5-7 years from 9:00am-10am
Ages 8-10 years from 10:15am-11:15am
Beginner Pitching Skills (max 11 pitchers per session)
Pitchers must bring their own catcher (parent or teammate!)
C league players from 9am-10:30am
B league players from 11am-12:30pm
Spring 2024
Date: TBD
Fundamental Defensive Skills: (max 20 players per session)
Ages 5-7 years from 9:00am-10:00am
Ages 8-10 years from 10:15am-11:15am
Fundamental Offensive Skills: (max 20 players per session)
Ages 5-7 years from 9:00am-10am
Ages 8-10 years from 10:15am-11:15am
Beginner Pitching Skills (max 11 pitchers per session)
Pitchers must bring their own catcher (parent or teammate!)
C league players from 9am-10:30am
B league players from 11am-12:30pm
Introducing: Coach Shawna Esther
Coach Esther both played and coached softball at all levels locally, and is a former shortstop at Spring Arbor University. After college, she went on to coach softball in several capacities including each age group in TAGS, the Freshman team at East Middle, Asst. Varsity Coach, JV Head Coach, and eventually Varsity Head Coach at TC Central High over the course of about 15 years.
Shawna has a passion for coaching, and it doesn't stop at softball - she is an A.C.E. (American Council on Exercise) Certified Personal Trainer, and loves to help players reach their goals through proper off-season conditioning training. She lives in TC with her husband and 2 doggos!
Coach Esther both played and coached softball at all levels locally, and is a former shortstop at Spring Arbor University. After college, she went on to coach softball in several capacities including each age group in TAGS, the Freshman team at East Middle, Asst. Varsity Coach, JV Head Coach, and eventually Varsity Head Coach at TC Central High over the course of about 15 years.
Shawna has a passion for coaching, and it doesn't stop at softball - she is an A.C.E. (American Council on Exercise) Certified Personal Trainer, and loves to help players reach their goals through proper off-season conditioning training. She lives in TC with her husband and 2 doggos!
Rookies Spring Warm Up Sessions With Coach Tiesworth
Spring 2024: TBD
Ages: 6-9 years
14 spots available
Shake off the rust and focus on fundamentals with some pre-season sessions!
Spring 2024: TBD
Ages: 6-9 years
14 spots available
Shake off the rust and focus on fundamentals with some pre-season sessions!
Endless Summer Mini Camp Softball
Summer 2024: TBD
Camp Goals: The primary purpose of the camp is to develop fundamental skills in a structured, positive learning environment. The camp seeks to motivate each child to improve her individual skills and then continue to work on these skills long after camp has ended. We hope to instill a love of softball, teamwork and achieving goals.
Camp Features: Participants should bring: a softball glove, water, bat appropriate athletic clothes/shoes (cleats not necessary). There will be no sharing of equipment this year. Fundamental skills will be stressed along with positive attitude and good sportsmanship. Introduction to pitching provided by Megan Ruediger of NoMi Fastpitch.
All Girls Are Welcome: Athletes will participate in drills, contests and scrimmaging.
Summer 2024: TBD
Camp Goals: The primary purpose of the camp is to develop fundamental skills in a structured, positive learning environment. The camp seeks to motivate each child to improve her individual skills and then continue to work on these skills long after camp has ended. We hope to instill a love of softball, teamwork and achieving goals.
Camp Features: Participants should bring: a softball glove, water, bat appropriate athletic clothes/shoes (cleats not necessary). There will be no sharing of equipment this year. Fundamental skills will be stressed along with positive attitude and good sportsmanship. Introduction to pitching provided by Megan Ruediger of NoMi Fastpitch.
All Girls Are Welcome: Athletes will participate in drills, contests and scrimmaging.