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University of Houston Athletics
Houston Softball Announces 2015 Summer Camp Schedule
5/13/2015 12:00:00 AM | Softball
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HOUSTON - The University of Houston Softball program offers young student-athletes a chance to improve their skills and learn from Division I coaches and athletes this summer as Head Coach Kyla Holas and the Cougars are set to host several camps.
Camps start in June with the General Skills Camp and the Baby Coogs Camps (June 8-11). Camp season continues the following week with the High School Skills Camp set for two sessions on June 15-16 and June 17-18. Cougars close camps with a Pitcher/Catcher Camp on June 22-25.
To find out more about the Houston Softball Camps, visit HoustonSportsCamps.com/Softball.
GENERAL SKILLS/OVERNIGHT CAMP | June 8-11
Day Camp: $275
Overnight Camp: $425
Time: 9 am - 4 pm (9 am - Noon on Thursday)
Location: Cougar Softball Stadium
Age Recommendation: 8-14 years old
The University of Houston General Skills camp will be covering the fundamentals of every aspect of the game of softball including offense, defense, and base running. The defensive aspect will include the breakdown of proper throwing mechanics while position play and team defense will be incorporated through modified scrimmages and one-on-one instruction from camp counselors. During the offensive sessions, campers will learn the Houston Softball philosophy of hitting by working with collegiate level athletes and learning the importance of being an offensive powerhouse. Campers will also work on the fundamentals of bunting through drills and bunting challenges.
This year we will be hosting our 5th annual overnight camp. The scheduled night activities are set for a night of bowling, a movie night and many other activities. The campers may check in Monday morning before camp begins at the Cougar Village. There will be camp directors and camp counselors with the overnight campers at all times. All overnight camper meals and activities are figured into camp price.
BABY COOGS CAMP | June 8-11
Day Camp: $150
Time: 9 am - Noon
Location: Cougar Softball Stadium
Age Recommendation: 5-7 years old
Baby Coogs Camp is part of the General Skills Camp for children 5-7 years old that is great for beginners to multi-year players. This camp is designed to teach fundamentals in a fun and exciting environment and to advance the skills of young players who have been playing for a few years.
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP | June 15-16 / June 17-18
Session 1 (June 15-16): $300
Session 2 (June 17-18): $300
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Location: Cougar Softball Stadium
Age Recommendation: Grades 8-12
The High School Summer Camp will cover the advanced skills of offense and defense, paying attention to the details because the little things make a difference at the collegiate level. Campers will get a chance to experience the drills a Division I college softball player practices daily. The camp will be set up for high intensity drills and have the opportunity to implement the skills learned into live play during scrimmages. The camp will be a two-day camp in which other Division I college coaches will be assisting with drills and observing during the scrimmages.
Camp staff includes Nicholls State Head Coach Angel Santiago, Penn State Assistant Coach Megan Gibson, Stephen F. Austin Assistant Coach Alex Meng, and Incarnate Word Head Coach Amanda Gamboa.
PITCHING CAMP | June 22-25
Cost: $375
Time: 9 am - 4 pm (Mon.-Wed.) // 9am - Noon (Thurs.)
Location: Athletics/Alumni Center & Cougar Softball Stadium
Age Recommendation: 8-18 years old
The Cougars Softball pitching and catching is something that we take great pride in. The Pitching and Catching camp will be held in our indoor facility where pitcher and catchers can easily work individually and together in a great climate. The pitching camp will teach the three aspects of pitching in detail: speed, accuracy and movement. Campers will have an opportunity to learn new drills and learn from a great camp staff. The pitching camp will be split into age level or experience level to ensure the appropriate development for each camper.
CATCHING CAMP | June 22-25
Cost: $325
Time: 9 am - 4 pm (Mon.-Wed.) // 9am - Noon (Thurs.)
Location: Cougar Softball Stadium
Age Recommendation: 8-18 years old
The catching side of the camp will focus on blocking, throwing and framing in detail. This is a great opportunity for catchers to get position specific drills to improve on becoming the next-level catcher. The catchers will work individually with the camp staff to develop and learn the fundamentals of catching. The catchers will also work with the pitchers to implement the skills worked on that day. Catching camp is great for beginners to learn the fundamentals as well as challenging for advanced catchers to work on the details and get ample amount of repetition.
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