The Valparaiso softball program will be hosting a trio of camps for youths ages 8-18 this winter, as due to popular demand, a Pitching Clinic has been added on Sunday, January 17.  Previously announced were an All-Skills Camp at the ARC on Sunday, January 17, and a Pitching, Catching and Hitting Camp to be held at the ARC on Sunday, January 31.

At the All-Skills Camp, participants will receive instruction from the entire Valpo softball staff. Additionally, members of the current team will be present to help with instruction and interact with the campers. Campers will participate in high intensity defensive drills, as well as advanced hitting drills used daily to prepare the Valpo softball team. Small group instruction will be used for both hitting and defense, guaranteeing ample camper instruction.

At the Crusaders’ Pitching Clinic, campers will receive an overview of the fundamental mechanics that are essential to being a dominant pitcher at any level. Pitchers will go through drills utilized for pitching speed and endurance as well as pitch movement.

At the Pitching, Catching and Hitting Camp, campers will receive instruction from the entire Valpo softball staff and team members. The pitching session will provide an overview of the fundamental mechanics that are essential to being a dominant pitcher at any level. Pitchers will go through drills utilized for pitching speed and endurance, as well as pitch movement. The catching session will provide instruction on the essential skills to becoming a collegiate catcher, with an emphasis on receiving, blocking, and throwing. The hitting session will teach proper swing fundamentals, drills for success, and the different offensive approaches.

The All-Skills Camp costs $75, while the pitching and catching sessions of the latter camp cost $70 and the hitting session $85. Campers can also package either the pitching or the catching session with the hitting session for $125. The Pitching Clinic on the 17th costs $70. For more information on any of the camps or to register, contact Clare Bukowski at 219-464-5047 or Clare.Bukowski@valpo.edu, or visit ValpoSoftballClinics.com.