Saturday, February 18th 2012  2:30PM to 5:30PM

OR

Sunday, March 11th 2012  2PM to 5PM

NW Baseball & Softball Academy is a not-for-profit educational corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3).  Established in 1996, the Academy provides northwest youth with a positive environment for personal development in the area of athletics.  The programs build self-esteem by teaching participants skills such as goal setting and attainment, self-discipline, teamwork and proper physical conditioning.  The programs focus on communication, professional conduct, self-motivation and awareness as well as a players ability to accept responsibility for their own decisions.

NW Baseball & Softball Academy runs 10 Seattle Bomber summer teams (U11 through U18).  Our coaching staff works together as a group, the teams are part of an organization not independent teams under one umbrella.  With 15 years of teaching youth baseball, the Academy has taken players from the little league level to the Collegiate and Professional Level of play (Past Players).  Our coaching staff has the knowledge and experience to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of an individual player and how develop each player to meet their fullest potential in a team setting. Situational coaching example: a pitcher is not spinning the ball properly out of his hand.  Most coaches will look at the release when the problem is usually some where else in the delivery.  It could be in their head position, could be in their backside, their body, their hips.  As a coach, would you be able to recognize this problem? This clinic is designed to give youth coaches the necessary tools and knowledge to provide the best playing experience for their team.  Arm yourself with the necessary tools to impact a young player in a positive way.  The format will allow for all coaches to exchange ideas and experiences and will address all of the major aspects of coaching: