Fastpitch Softball Mini Camp
This fun, yet high intensity mini camp is for girls that truly love the game of fastpitch softball. Run by Coach Santillo and Coach Gurganus from Monroe College, the 3 day camp will cover everything and anything that softball players need to be successful at every level of athletic competition in fastpitch softball. All aspects of the game for both defensive and offensive will be comprehensively covered including mental situational game play strategies. Proper form and techniques for each relevant softball skill will be reinforced throughout the camp while specialty players including catchers and pitchers will also have the opportunity for training specific to their position. The first two and a half days of camp day training will culminate in a scrimmage game for players on the last day of the camp.
For those interested in a more detailed look at what will take place at the mini camp each day, please click here.
All-Inclusive Softball Clinic: June 11 – 13th, 2019, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Day 1
5:00pm – 5:45pm: Coach Introduction/Warmup
- Dynamic Stretching Routine
- Including 3-step lead to runner start
- Arm circles progression for shoulder stability
- Throwing Progression
- Elbow up wrist snaps
- C to L’s (no legs)
- Step, step, throw
- Shuffle, shuffle, throw (distance)
5:45pm – 5:55pm: Water Break/Defensive Station Prep
6:00pm – 6:45pm: Defense (Infield & Outfield)
*Athletes will be split into two groups based on age—each group will have 22.5 minutes of infield and outfield stations.
Infield: During the infield portion, athletes will begin with being taught basic fundamentals of receiving a ground ball. Some of the drills will also require them to make throws across the diamond and receive throws at a bag. Athletes will also be required to practice the mental part of the game in situational defensive scenarios.
Instruction will include:
- Proper defensive stance
- Footwork for fielding groundballs and popflys
- Transfers
- Glovework
- Reading different hops
- Placing a tag
- Base coverage
- Pre-pitch thinking
Outfield: During the outfield portion, athletes will learn the basic fundamentals of receiving fly balls & groundballs in the outfield.
Instruction will include:
- Drop steps
- Glove placement/proper fly ball receiving
- Tracking fly balls
- Breaking down on groundballs
- “Do-or-die” groundballs
- Cro-hops
- Communication & priority
- Angles to the ball
6:45pm – 7:30pm: Offense
A Hitting Circuit will be incorporated on each day. Drills will gradually increase in difficulty as the days progress. Athletes will work on the fundamentals of the swing at tee stations while also being shown drills and given instruction to increase their current knowledge.
Stations will include skills such as:
- Proper hitting stance
- Plate approach
- Broken down steps of a well-executed swing
- Hitting pitches in different locations
- Pitch recognition
- Using power in the lower half
- Top hand/bottom hand specific
- Extension
- Barrel control/bat speed
- Separation
Hitting circuits will also include coach pitched front toss as a way to put all the above instruction together in a live situation.
7:30pm – 8:00pm: Catching
Catchers will be taken through various drills working on some of the dominant skills required to play the position. Drills will work on skills such as:
- Stance
- Receiving/Framing
- Blocking
- Throwing to bags
- Position specific mentality
Day 2
- Dynamic stretching routine
- Including 3-step lead to runner start
- Arm circles progression for shoulder stability
- Throwing progression
- Elbow up wrist snaps
- C to L’s (no legs)
- Step, step, throw
- Shuffle, shuffle, throw (distance)
5:45pm – 5:55pm: Water Break/Defensive Station Prep
6:00pm – 6:45pm: Defense (Infield & Outfield)
*Athletes will be split into two groups based on age, each group will have 22.5 minutes of infield and outfield stations.
Infield: During the infield portion, athletes will begin with being taught basic fundamentals of receiving a ground ball. Some of the drills will also require them to make throws across the diamond and receive throws at a bag. Athletes will also be required to practice the mental part of the game in situational defensive scenarios.
Instruction will include:
- Proper defensive stance
- Footwork for fielding groundballs and popflys
- Transfers
- Glovework
- Reading different hops
- Placing a tag
- Base coverage
- Pre-pitch thinking
Outfield: During the outfield portion, athletes will learn the basic fundamentals of receiving fly balls & groundballs in the outfield.
Instruction will include:
- Drop steps
- Glove placement/proper fly ball receiving
- Tracking fly balls
- Breaking down on groundballs
- “Do-or-die” groundballs
- Cro-hops
- Communication & priority
- Angles to the ball
6:45pm – 7:30pm: Offense/Baserunning
A Hitting Circuit will be incorporated on each day. Drills will gradually increase in difficulty as the days progress. Athletes will work on the fundamentals of the swing at tee stations while also being shown drills and given instruction to increase their current knowledge.
Stations will include skills such as:
- Proper hitting stance
- Plate approach
- Broken down steps of a well-executed swing
- Hitting pitches in different locations
- Pitch recognition
- Using power in the lower half
- Top hand/bottom hand specific
- Extension
- Barrel control/bat speed
- Separation
Hitting circuits will also include coach pitched front toss as a way to put all the above instruction together in a live situation.
**There will be a baserunning station worked into the hitting circuit working on taking leads from each base, stealing and sliding and taking angles while running the bases.
7:30pm – 8:00pm: Pitching
Pitchers will be taken through various drills working on some of the dominant skills required to play the position. Drills will work on skills such as:
- Flamingo Drill
- Walk-through’s
- K, T, & L drills
- Bucket drill (work on using the ground)
- Power/leg drive drills
Day 3
• Dynamic Stretching Routine
• Including 3-step lead to runner start
• Arm circles progression for shoulder stability
• Throwing Progression
• Elbow up wrist snaps
• C to L’s (no legs)
• Step, step, throw
• Shuffle, shuffle, throw (distance)
5:45pm – 5:55pm: Water Break/Defensive Station Prep
5:55pm – 6:20pm: Baserunning Game
- Cat & mouse
- Home & 2nd
6:25pm – 7:30pm: Scrimmage
Athletes will be placed in their original groups according to age and compete in a live scrimmage. (Coaches will be pitching.)
7:30pm – 7:45pm: Water Balloon Toss
7:45pm – 8:00pm: Breakdown and Questions
Athletes will have the opportunity to ask the coaches any softball related questions such as things about recruiting, potential fields to study in, how to get to the college level, etc.
Registration closed. Check back later for 2020 camps!
Ages/Skill Level
Girls, Ages 8 – 14
Location
Flowers Field #3, City Park, New Rochelle
Schedule
Tuesday June 11th, Wednesday June 12th, and Thursday June 13th
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost
Below are the prices of the Fastpitch Softball Mini Camp.
| 1 Day | $75 |
| 2 Days | $130 |
| 3 Days | $175 |
Use coupon code “JUNEFP” at checkout by May 5th, 2019 to receive a 15% early bird discount!
No refunds or credits will be given for cancellation once days have been purchased. Multi-day discount only available at the date of origination. Added days will incur applicable per day(s) fee. All registration fees are non-refundable unless a doctor’s note is provided stating that your camper is unable to participate in any physical activities during the three available camp days.
Kids must bring their own snacks. We respectfully request that you do not send your child to camp with any food containing peanut butter or nuts. If your child does have any allergies, he/she must bring an EpiPen to camp each day of attendance.
About the Instructors
Head of Camp: Jordan Gurganus
Jordan Gurganus was announced as the new Monroe College Mustangs softball assistant coach in September 2018, and has been actively coaching and teaching the sport to young women ages 8–18 for five years. Read more >
Head of Camp: Samantha Santillo
Samantha Santillo was announced the new Monroe College Mustangs’ head softball coach in September 2018. Santillo most recently served as head softball coach at North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, PA. Read more >
