Softball Coaches Clinic – 3 March 2012 in Elgin, IL @ Elgin Academy
Little League® and two-time Olympic Gold-medalist Michele Smith are teaming up to bring Little League Softball managers and coaches an EXCLUSIVE one-day clinic covering all aspects of the sport. Michele, one of the greatest players in the game’s history, will provide training tips, skills, drills and more, sharing with you the experience she’s gained from playing softball at the highest levels all over the world.
Riverside Little League will cover the cost of attendance for its coaches. Please let Mike Manchen (Michael.Manchen@gmail.com) know if you will be attending and he will arrange for you to be reimbursed the clinic fee.
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Big Al Baseball Coaches Clinic – 3 March 2012 in La Grange, IL @ Gurrie Jr. High
Big Al and his son Scott have provided hands on training to over 150,000 coaches and their program is recognized internationally. They bring their passion for Little League and a rich set of experiences as players, coaches, instructors and professional educators to every training session.
The clinics are organized into two four-hour training sessions; One session targets coaches and parents working with players 4-to-8 years old and the second session is for coaches of players 9-to-13 yrs old. Both sessions are designed to help coaches and coaching coordinators; teach the skills, correct common mistakes, plan active practices, leverage effective drills and competitions and organize proper warms and pre-game activities. Participants will be introduced to the curriculum needed for the upcoming season.
Big Al and Scott make the training sessions fun and interactive; coaches please come prepared to participate and remember to wear comfortable clothing and bring a glove.
There are two targeted sessions:
Riverside Little League will cover the cost of attendance for its coaches. Please let Mike Manchen (Michael.Manchen@gmail.com) know if you will be attending.