SeDec. 11, 2007

LAS VEGAS - The UNLV softball program has set its dates for the Fifth Annual Winter Advanced Softball and Coaches Clinic Camps. The Advanced Softball Camp is scheduled from Monday, Dec. 17 to Wednesday, Dec. 19, while the Coaches Clinic is set for Monday, Dec. 17 and Tuesday, Dec. 18.

Besides having UNLV's coaching staff in attendance, the camp will feature: Numerous NCAA head/assistant coaches; academy instructors; former players and some current UNLV student-athletes. Some of the noted camp staff that will lend their guidance at camp will be: Tom Gray (Illinois-Chicago), Kim Anthony (College of Southern Nevada), Lisa Navas (North Carolina State), Michelle Thiry (Arizona State), Amanda Rivera (North Carolina State), Monica Triner (South Florida), Carol Drohan (Northwestern), Dana Sorenson (UC Davis), Howard Dobson (Southern Mississippi), Vicky Rios (UC Riverside), Damion Williams (Willamette), Mark Doran (Diamond Sports Academy), Mark Smith (Canadian National Team Coach), Matt Fontino (UNLV baseball) and many more.

Joining the mix of instructors will be current USA National Team members Jessica Mendoza and Lauren Lappin. Both, Mendoza and Lappin, played collegiately for UNLV head coach Lonni Alameda and UNLV assistant coach Sara Pickering at Stanford University.

The advanced camp is primarily for "serious" high school aged campers only looking to develop their level of play. The camp will involve long days of intense instruction that will promote "solid technique" in both offensive and defensive play. The camp will feature over 17 college coaches plus an assortment of former/current college players to aid in the development of the campers.

To sign up for the advanced camp you can do so by clicking HERE.

The coaches clinic will develop sound and usuable information of many aspects of the game. The clinic will have two days of topics that will focus on fundamentals and troubleshooting of flaws in players. Topics will include advanced fundamentals in catching, hitting, pitching, outfield/infield play, bunting/base running/slapping, drills and strenght and conditioning principles.

To sign up for the coaches clinic you can do so by clicking HERE.