Registration – Please fill out completely You may sign up for one or two clinics per date: Sunday, November 16, 2014 Sunday, January 11, 2015 Catching Clinic—Nov. 9th ONLY Hitting Clinic Pitching Clinic COST: $140/clinic or $240/TWO clinics Payment by: Cash Check ___________________________________________________________ Name ___________________________________________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code (________)__________________________________________________ Illinois State University camps and clinics are open to any and all entrants, in accordance with the NCAA camps and clinics legislation (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender). Illinois State University formally reiterates and reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action and diversity. Discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran’s status is a violation of federal and state law and university policy and will not be tolerated. If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in this program/event or require special dietary needs, please contact Laurie Retzer, ISU Softball at 309-4383633. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. This document is available in alternative formats upon request by contacting Laurie Retzer, ISU Softball at 309438-3633. Online registration available at https://.illinoisstatesportscamps.com/ Home Phone Number (include area code) SUNDAYS, ____________________________________________________________ School Currently Attending E-mail _______________________________________________ 7 8 T-shirt Size (adult sizes only) S Grade in School: circle grade 6 9 10 M 11 L 12 NOVEMBER 16, 2014 XL circle size AND Questions??? Contact Laurie at 309-438-3633 [email protected] JANUARY 11, 2015 Please make checks payable to : Redbird Softball Camp Please return by the Thursday prior to the clinic you are registering for. Return to: MELINDA FISCHER—SOFTBALL CLINIC CAMPUS BOX 7130 NORMAL IL 61790-7130 ~NO REFUNDS~ ARE THE PROUD SPONSORS OF ILLINOIS STATE SOFTBALL Clinic Staff When? Sunday, November 16, 2014 Illinois State University Pitching & Catching Clinic Schedule 9:00 Registration 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Softball ********************************************************** Winter Hitting Clinic — Content will cover:  Hitting all pitch locations  Making hitting adjustments Hitting Clinic Schedule 12:30 Registration 1:00-3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2015 Winter Pitching Clinic — Content will cover:  Four basic pitches (rise, drop, curve, change-up)  Pitching strategies Winter Catching Clinic — Nov. 9 Only Content will cover:  Catcher set-up  Working with your pitcher  Game management  Framing  Blocking  Throwing situations  Fielding situations  Evaluating hitters th Limited number of participants. REGISTER EARLY No Refunds Pitching & Hitting Clinic Schedule 9:00 Registration 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Melinda Fischer, Head Softball Coach Head Coach Melinda Fischer, now in her 30th season at the helm of a highly successful softball program at Illinois State University, has established herself and her team in a league of their own. A 2012 NCAA Regional birth highlights the teams recent success but is not overshadowing of its long-term accolades which include: six conference coach of the year honors, two regional coach of the year citations, NFCA Hall of Fame, twenty All-American and countless other team and individuals honors. Where? Horton Field House Illinois State University, Normal, IL Who can participate? Any softball player, ranging from 6th grade through 12th grade What to bring? Bring your own equipment Batting gloves, gloves, bats, gym shoes Catchers bring FULL GEAR. Make sure everything is labeled! Cost? $140/clinic or $240 for two clinics Includes instruction, insurance, and camp t-shirt. Ryan Duncheon, Catching Instructor Ryan Duncheon was a catcher for the Redbirds from 1997-2000. Duncheon is the only Illinois State baseball player to earn three first-team All -Missouri Valley Conference honors during his career. Duncheon took his catching prowess on to the next level where he played for the Boise Hawks in Major League Baseball. In 2010, Duncheon was inducted in to the Illinois State University Athletics Hall of Fame. Tina Kramos, Associate Head Softball Coach Tina Kramos is in her 15th season at Illinois State after a successful softball career, both as a player and coach. A two-time member of the All-MVC first team highlighted her success as a player for league member Missouri State. After graduation, Kramos became as assistant coach at Colorado-Colorado Springs before moving to Nicholls State. Her coaching experience brought her to the Redbirds. Tina competed for Greece in the 2004 Olympics. Megan Warner, Assistant Softball Coach Megan Warner joined the Redbird coaching staff as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator in August. Warner is no stranger to the Redbird softball program after a fouryear pitching career followed by a two-year stint as a graduate assistant manager. Warner understands success, because she had her own in the circle as a Redbird. She was a four-year letter winner for Illinois State, a two-time AllMissouri Valley Conference selection and led the Redbirds to three-straight NCAA Regional appearances, including one Regional title game.