2008 Higher Ground Softball
Camps
Participant Information
YOU Will Get Better Every Day!
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SUPER CAMP for Advanced Skills
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SELECT CAMP for Elite Skills
Higher Ground Is A World
Leader For Softball Instruction
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Registration Forms
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Day camps are being scheduled regularly throughout the spring and summer. Additional sites are pending. Please contact us
and/or check the listings on our web site to get the most current list of dates
and sites.
Posted 02-18-08
June 2-4 Dublin, GA Day Camp (Ages 8-18) Mon - Pitching; Tue
- Defensive Positions; Wed – Hitting. Attend any combination of days…All
skill levels.
June 9-11 Cincinnati, OH (Hebron, KY) Day Camp (Ages 8-18)
Mon - Pitching; Tue - Defensive Positions; Wed – Hitting. Attend any
combination of days…All skill levels.
June 9-11 Ocoee, FL Day Camp (Ages 8-18) Mon - Pitching; Tue
- Defensive Positions; Wed – Hitting. Attend any combination of days…All
skill levels.
June 15-20 Columbus, GA SUPER CAMP This is an Advanced Skills camp for players 12 and older. Both Commuter and Residence options are available.
June 27-29 Bethel, ME Customized Day Camp - Contact For Details
July 6-10 Tifton, GA Team Camp - See Team Camp section or contact for details.
July
13-17 Anderson, SC Team Camp - See Team Camp section or contact for
details.
July 13-17 Covington/Atlanta, GA Team Camp - See Team Camp section or contact for details.
Anderson is in Northwest South Carolina, on the Georgia line. Bethel is in Western Maine, approximately 50 miles northwest of Portland. Cincinnati/Hebron is in Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky. Columbus is in West Central Georgia and was the venue for the 1996 Olympic Softball Games. Covington is in the eastern portion of Metro Atlanta. Dublin is located in Middle Georgia approximately 60 miles east of Macon. Ocoee is located in the northwestern area of metro Orlando. Tifton is in South Central Georgia.
1. The International Softball Federation, International Sports Group, the United States Air Force, and many international federations have used Higher Ground services. Higher Ground has conducted activities in approximately forty states, plus Argentina, Austria, Azores, Canada, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Slovakia, Sweden, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Zambia. In addition, Sports Illustrated for Women recognized Higher Ground as the top softball camp program in America. We can help you achieve skills needed at the highest levels of the game or get you started with basic skills.
2.
Camps are designed based on age and skills. Please note minimum
ages in list of sites. Our staff will adjust teaching based on factors noted in
each group and at each site. We are happy to help you pick the right camp for
player needs.
My daughter just
completed her 2nd year at West Point. I remember when we both attended Higher
Ground camp in Columbus. Just thought I'd update you and let you know that the
life lessons you teach do not fall on deaf ears. She doesn't play softball
anymore. She now plays for Women's Army Rugby and was invited to try for the
All-American Team her very first year. I share this to let you know that
I appreciate that you teach more than pitching at an elite level… you teach
these girls to LIVE at an elite level and to always push their bodies, minds
and spirits for the best they can give. Thanks! Mother In Utah
3. Campers should bring practice clothing, glove, personal bat and helmet (if available), catching equipment (if catcher), water or sports drink, and sunscreen. For Day Camps, bring sack lunch and beverage. All meals for resident campers are provided at SUPER CAMP & SELECT CAMP, with an optional meal plan for commuter/day campers. Campers will receive a free camp T shirt. Additional souvenirs and instructional materials are available at all camps. Optional private lessons or elite visual testing may be offered at specific camps for an additional fee.
4. Our camps provide you a learning environment and we teach you that attitude is an important part of success. We will help you enjoy softball, develop confidence, and improve skills. We expect good attitudes and will not allow any camper to hinder other campers' enjoyment. Serious or continued misbehavior may result in expulsion without refund.
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Camp Facilities
Higher Ground uses top facilities, which are frequently used for major amateur, high school, college, and international competition. Campers will receive site maps as part of registration packet. * Contact us or check our web site for additional Day Camp sites that are pending.
Anderson:
Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center - Team Camp/July 13-17
Bethel: Telstar Regional High School – Customized Day Camp/June 27-29
Cincinnati:
Rivershore Sports Park (Hebron. KY) – Day Camps – June 9-11
Columbus: South Commons Complex – Super & Select Camps/June 15-20
Covington: Turner Lake Complex – Team Camp/July 13-17
Dublin: Southern Pines Regional Park – Day Camp/June 2-4
Ocoee: West Orange Girls Club – Day Camp/June 9-11
Tifton: E.B. Hamilton Complex – Team Camp/July 6-10
I met some really
amazing people through Higher Ground over the years and I still have some girls
that I keep in touch with. And when I got to college, it was pretty neat to
play against some of the girls I'd met through camps. The Columbus camp was
such an awesome time in my life...I always cried when I left!! I just graduated
cum laude from college. Thanks so much for everything you've done for me and
every other ball player out there. You've given a ton of people opportunities
they may never have had otherwise. Player
6.
Camp Fees
Pre -Register On Site
1 Day at Day Camp $ 60.00 $ 70.00
2 Days at Day Camp $110.00 $120.00
3 Days at Day Camp $150.00 $160.00
6 Day SUPER CAMP/Day-Commuter $295.00
6 Day SUPER CAMP/Resident $445.00
6 Day SELECT CAMP/Day-Commuter $325.00
6 Day SELECT CAMP/Resident $495.00
Team Camp (Instructional Fee/Per Player) $120.00
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2007 Coaches Award winners may attend a Day Camp (3 days) or Team Camp at no
charge, or receive a $175.00 discount at a Resident Camp.
* Day Camp fees are due at the time of registration.
* Registration for the SUPER or SELECT Camps requires a minimum $175.00 deposit, with all fees paid at least one week prior to the camp.
* Team Camp requires $350.00 team deposit that is later deducted from total fees due.
* Fees may be refundable for sufficient cause, with the possibility of a reasonable administrative fee being retained by Higher Ground. We have a solid reputation for fairness in regard to individual situations and refunds.
* To minimize camp fees, accident insurance is a personal camper responsibility and required for all campers. Please include copy of insurance card with registration.
We strongly encourage registration as early as possible. Some camps have enrollment limits.
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Top Instructors
Higher Ground camps are recognized for first-class, innovative instruction, utilizing many of the top instructors in the world of softball. Our camps are known for teaching physical, mental, and visual skills, strategy, plus personal prevention and correction of skill problems. We use instruction, drills, and games so the player can understand and use, under game conditions, what they see and hear. We help younger players get started with basic skills, reach the in-betweeners with intermediate sessions, and provide the serious travel team players or college bound athletes what they need to reach the highest elite skill levels.
Through our network, we bring
you instructors who know how to teach and motivate
personal responsibility in softball players. We design instructional sessions
appropriate to challenging athletes while making practice and games fun. We use
many U-Pick sessions, so players can choose which topic to
attend. Our staff will help players learn how to Get
Better Every Day.
The Founder/President of Higher Ground is Bobby Simpson, former Head Coach of the British National Team (Gold Medal Winners of the 2004 Olympic Test Event in Athens, Greece), former assistant coach for the Dutch and Greek National Teams, producer/instructor for over 50 instructional videos and DVD’s, and veteran of hundreds of clinics, many of which have been in foreign countries. Other instructors used at our camps and clinics have included Olympians, college coaches, top high school and amateur team coaches, professional softball players, college All-Americans, and even Major League Baseball managers and coaches. Bottom line - We bring you highly qualified instructors internationally recognized for their ability to teach and help players improve. Check the list below for examples and contact us for specific camp staff.
Some of our recent clinic and camp instructors include:
Brandi Aiken – High school coach (SC)
Donny Ray Amrein: Private instructor and former college coach (OH)
Tara Asbill: All-American at LSU; former coach at Columbus State (GA)
Gil Arzola: former coach at Purdue University North Central (IN)
Michelle Ayling: British Import Pitcher Program; Asst at Marion Military Institute (AL)
Laura Berg: Three-time USA Olympic Gold Medalist (1996, 2000, 2004)
Greg Blakey: Coach at Mt. Zion HS (IL); Clinician in Germany and Czech Republic
Lesa Bonee: Coach at Nova Southeastern University (FL)
Alison Bradley: Member of Canadian Olympic Team
Carla Brookbank-Schaal: Pro Fastpitch All-Star; Academy owner in Ohio
Heather Brown: Top British Nat’l Team pitcher; All Big East at Syracuse University
Crystl Bustos: Two-time USA Olympic Gold Medalist (2000, 2004)
Donna Campbell: Coach at Abraham Baldwin Junior College (GA)
Becky Clark: Coach at University of South Alabama
Kaci Clark: Pro Fastpitch Most Valuable Player; international clinician (FL)
Neal Cordell: Rhodes College (TN)
Meghan Cornett: Former coach at University of Maryland; standout at Univ of South Carolina
Patty Dailey: Former college coach in Florida; international clinician
Ed Deugan: Assistant Coach at Colgate University (NY)
Carie Dever-Boaz: Pro Manager of the Year; College Coach (AR/FL/VA); NCAA All American
Sheila Douty: Two-time USA Olympic Gold Medalist (1996, 2000); ISF Hall of Fame
Bonnie Flynn-Pettus: Former coach at Furman (SC); Assistant for British National Team
Joni Frei: Asst Coach at Mercer University (GA)
Bobby Fresh: Veteran high school and travel team coach (GA)
Judi Garman: Won NCAA World Series at Cal State Fullerton; international coach
Renee Gillispie: Coach at University of Central Florida; international clinician
Ashley Godfrey: Former standout player at University of Georgia
Andrea Gore: Coach at Austin Peay State Univ (TN) & Ft. Walton Beach HS (FL)
Kim Griffin: Former assistant coach at Georgia Southern University
Sherry Griffin: Coach at Calvary Day School (GA)
Joe Guthrie: Head Coach at Marion Military Institute (AL); former pro baseball scout
Michele Hawkins: Pro Fastpitch star; former college coach; international clinician
Dionna Harris: Leading hitter for 1996 Gold Medal USA Olympic Gold Medal Team (DE)
Amy Hayes: Coach at Portland State (OR); Pitching Coach for Spanish Nat'l Team
Haley Henry: High school coach (GA); standout at Presbyterian College (SC)
Shelly Hoerner – Coach at College of Charleston (SC)
Brad Huskisson: College coach in Georgia and Kentucky
Terri Knecht: Coach at Savannah College of Arts & Design (GA); international clinician
Jaime Kylis-Higginbotham: Coach at Mount Olive College (NC)
Jenn Joseph: University of Delaware standout; British Import Pitcher Program
Bill Lammel: Diamond In The Rough Fastpitch Academy (IL)
Sarah Lockett: Coach at Coastal Carolina Univ (SC); British & Australian National Team
Josh Lovelady: Track/Strength/Football Coach at Mill Creek HS (GA)
Shannon
Lovelady: Academic All American at Florida State; played pro baseball
Nancy Mark: Nat'l HS Coach of the Year; ASA All American; international clinician (GA)
Karen Marr: Coach at Univ of Louisville (KY); former Dir of Elite Pitching/Catching (Australia)
Megan Matthews-Buning: Coach at Coastal Carolina & FSU; pro fastpitch; British Nat’l Team
Paula
McGovern: U19 National Team Head Coach (Australia)
Jennifer Mendoza: USA Olympic Gold Medalist (2004)
Babsi Meirhans: National Team member and ESF top hitter (Switzerland)
Jay Miller: Coach at Mississippi State; USA National Team coach
Craig Montvidas: Coach of British, Dutch, and Greek National Teams (Holland)
Mike Morgan: Coach at Naples Community School and premier travel team coach (FL)
Melissa Mullis: Standout at McNeese State and LSU; successful high school coach (GA)
Kelly Murdock: Coach at Mill Creek HS (GA); Georgia All Sports Coach of the Year
Lisa Navas: Coach at North Carolina State University
Shawna Norris: Coach at Florida State; All Big East at Syracuse University
Stacey Nuveman: Two-time USA Olympic Gold Medalist (2000, 2004)
Leah O’Brien-Amico: Three-time USA Olympic Gold Medalist (1996, 2000, 2004)
Sharon O’Mara: Top junior coach and multiple championships in Australia
Mike Pace: Coach at Bethune Cookman University and Daytona Beach CC (FL)
Susan Painter: Coach at Gulf Coast Community College (FL); FSU Hall of Fame
Sharon
Perkins: Head Coach at Georgia Tech; Former assistant at University of Georgia
Tyra Perry: Coach at Birmingham Southern College (AL); standout at LSU
Mike Raynor: Head Coach at Mercer University (GA)
Greg Riddoch: Former manager of San Diego Padres Major League Baseball team (CO)
Chenita Rogers-Edwards: USA National Team; NCAA All Decade Team for 1980's;
Larry Rogers: Outstanding high school and travel team coach (FL/GA)
Randalyn Rogers: High school coach (FL); Standout at University of North Florida
Vicky Rogers: Outstanding high school and travel team coach (FL/GA)
Lilly Rossetti: Coach for Spanish Women National Team; former coach of German Team (Italy)
Shannon Salsburg: College coach; Standout at Penn State University
Rocky Sangster: Standout player and junior coach in Australia
Heather Schlichtman: Standout pitcher at University of Arkansas; high school coach (FL)
Eileen Schmidt: Coach at University of Virginia; Top 100 for 1996 Olympic Trials
Danielle Schroer: Former member of Dutch National Team (Holland)
Kristen Shirk: Evansville University (IN); former member of H.G. Player Advisory Board
Alyssa Smith: Coach at University of Maryland
Brent Strom: Former MLB pitching coach for Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals
Elske ten Hoope: Dutch National Team; college player and coach in USA (Holland/GA)
Ashley Tomlinson: Former coach at Presbyterian College (SC)
Tiff Tootle: Coach at Columbus State; All American - S Carolina; Nominee for Honda Award
Jenny Topping: USA Olympic Gold Medalist (2004)
Frank Turner: Hitting Coach at University of Georgia
Miranda van der Voort: Coach at San Diego State Univ; All American; Dutch Nat'l Team
Kathy
Van Wyk: Coach at San Diego State; Broderick Award; P Coach-Dutch Nat'l Team
Joe Vavra: Hitting Coach for Minnesota Twins
Natasha Watley: USA Olympic Gold Medalist (2004)
Nicole Wessels: Dutch National Team; World Championship participant (Holland)
Beth Watson: Coach at University of Central Florida
Laura Watten: Coach at University of Maryland
Tina Whitlock: USA National Team; NCAA All-American; Pro player; College coach
Chris Wilcoxson: Coach at U of Auburn-Montgomery (AL); standout at Auburn University
Ange Williams: Former coach at Bethune Cookman College (FL)
Sonya Wilmoth: Coach at University of North Florida
Jaime
Wohlbach: Coach at Iona College (NY); Pro player; international
clinician and player
Heather Wright: Coach at Martin Methodist College (TN); pro fastpitch player
I had an awesome time, even
though I was worn out when it was over. Now I have PASSION for softball. Player
8. SUPER CAMP & SELECT CAMP
Our trademark resident camps are designed for both area commuters and overnight resident campers. We provide top quality, cutting edge, and innovative advanced and elite instruction for serious softball players who want to excel. We teach players to understand, practice, and perform at the highest levels of softball. We encourage personal responsibility and proper work ethic in maximizing mental, visual, and physical skills. Both camps employ top staff, fully utilize U-Pick choices of topics (typically 5-7 per hour), allow a player to select from a buffet of skills or specialize, and teach players how to get ready for the highest levels of college, international, or professional softball.
We lodge players at a quality
hotel, located close to South Commons (an internationally acclaimed 2500
seat stadium surrounded by seven additional world class fields), and
bus players daily to practice and games. Campers may select roommates
(typically four per room). If available, you may request two per room for an
additional fee.
Both Higher Ground and hotel staff
provide security and supervision. Our instructors are assisted by a
staff of Coaching Assistants, who
help with supervision, equipment management, as well as camp and instruction
logistics (Contact us if interested in being one of our limited number of
Coaching Assistants). Players are expected to behave
and may be sent home if violating camp rules. Parents also assume
responsibility for any damages. The camp is well supervised, a terrific
learning experience, and fun. Meals are provided at the hotel and
local restaurants.
The SUPER CAMP is available to any player 12 or older who is prepared to learn advanced skills. This is a personal decision for the camper and her family, but we will be happy to discuss this with you and make sure that the camper is in an appropriate setting. Typical campers are involved in travel/tournament play and have played for several years.
The SELECT CAMP is available to any player 14 or older who has excelled in earlier camps or been highly recommended by respected softball coaches. It is strictly by-invitation- only. If you do not receive an invitation, but you have a high skill level and a serious desire to play college softball, contact us to discuss this opportunity. This camp is enrollment limited based on age, skill, and recommendation.
These
two camps have attracted players from over 30 states and also included players
and staff from Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Holland, Italy, and
New Zealand.
Camp check-in is at the hotel on Sunday from 2:00-3:00pm. The camp ends on Friday at approximately 12:00 noon. Instruction for both commuters and overnight campers begins after Sunday registration and typically is from 9:00am-9:00pm, with appropriate breaks. Commuters may leave for meals or purchase meal tickets. We are happy to accommodate players who must check in late or check out early due to tournaments, team practice, or other conflicts. We also will provide free local airport transportation.
Players will leave these camps with better skills, increased
confidence, stronger work ethic and enthusiasm, and be able to perform better
in the arena of real games.
I am currently in Amman, Jordan, and will be back in Iraq before morning. I cannot express our sincere pleasure in watching our daughter grow, learn, and practice in a setting conducive to learning. The Select Camp is exceptional and I was pleased with your selection of staff, instruction, intuition, and southern charm. It is why we keep coming back again and again as you have found the niche for fastpitch. Watching the instruction and on-field practical application I applaud ya'll in getting the most out of today's teenager. Incredibly as it may sound; yes, they can get up in the morning; yes, they will listen; yes, they are just teenagers; and, finally, yes, every one of them are thrilled about being at Higher Ground. I was impressed with the attitude and desire of the players as well, not only did they get along, encouraged each other to act appropriately, play tricks on each other and their coaches, and above all, 'play ball.' Again, from the bottom of my heart to all of y’all at Higher Ground, thanks a million and please, pass on a special thank you to each and every member of your staff for me. Father Of Player At Select Camp
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DAY CAMPS
Higher Ground has scheduled a
number of sites for summer day camps. This is frequently expanded, so please
check our web site or contact us for the most current list.
Day camps are conducted each day from 8:00am-4:00pm, with each day providing basic, intermediate, and advanced instruction for a specific skill. One day is designated for pitching, one for other defensive positions, and one for hitting. Instructors consider skill levels and adjust topics and depth of instruction based on skills. For specific sessions, players may be divided into separate groups, based on age and/or skills. The sessions will be designed to develop players who can perform better in games, with Reality Based Training.
Please check in on the first day of attendance by at least 7:30am, so you can start on time. Remember appropriate equipment, water or sports drink, and sack lunch. We adjust sessions for inclement weather, so plan to attend.
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TEAM CAMPS
Our team camps are well attended each year by high school varsity, junior varsity, middle school, and travel teams. We provide high-level instruction and game opportunities, with teams pooled according to skill and age. The camp starts with two games per team on Sunday and ends on Thursday with single-elimination tournaments for each group. Monday through Wednesday include three morning U-Pick instructional sessions each day and two games per day per team. Each team is scheduled to play a minimum of nine games during the camp.
The individual player fee of $120.00 will provide for instruction, T-shirt, handouts, and a free pizza party during the camp. Teams will make their own arrangements for lodging, meals, and transportation. We will be happy to provide information on local motels. Camp registration by June 10 is preferred. We encourage fees to be paid in advance, but they may be paid on site, if more convenient. A school or team check is preferred.
Approximately 130 different schools and organizations have attended past camps. It is an ideal way to get quality instruction, terrific game opportunities, and for players and coaches to develop the team chemistry necessary for success. Teams are asked to check in at the camp facility at least one hour prior to your first game on Sunday.
Higher Ground will mail a complete
packet to interested teams.
None of our players
have stopped talking about the great experiences and new friends they met. All
the girls made us promise to make your camp an annual trip. Coach
Adairsville – Adairsville, GA; Appling County – Baxley, GA; Atkinson County - Pearson, GA; Baconton Charter – Baconton, GA; Baker County - Glen St. Mary, FL; Barnwell – Barnwell, SC; Belleview Rattlers - Belleview, FL; Belton-Honea Path - Honea Path, SC; Berea – Greenville, SC; Berkmar - Lilburn, GA; Beulah – Valley, AL; Bozeman – Panama City, FL; Berrien Co - Nashville, GA; Bremen - Bremen, GA; Brentwood - Sandersville, GA; Brookstone - Columbus, GA; Brookwood - Thomasville, GA; Callaway – Hogansville, GA; Calvary Day School – Savannah, GA; Camden County, Kingsland, GA; Carrollton - Carrollton, GA; Cartersville – Cartersville, GA; Catholic – Huntsville, AL; Central Coosa – Rockford, AL; Chattahoochee - Alpharetta, GA; Chestatee - Gainesville, GA; Choctaw Central - Philadelphia, MS; Citizens Christian - Douglas, GA; Clinch County - Homerville, GA; Coffee County - Douglas, GA; Colonial Forge – Falmouth, VA; Colquitt County, Moultrie, GA; Columbus - Columbus, GA; Coosa - Rome, GA; Crisp County – Cordele, GA; Dacula - Dacula, GA; Daniel – Central, SC; Dawson County – Dawsonville, GA; East Laurens - Dublin, GA; Eastside - Gainesville, FL; Echols County - Statenville, GA; First Coast - Jacksonville, FL; Flagler Palm Coast - Bunnell, FL; Fullington - Pinehurst, GA; Gatewood - Eatonton, GA; George Walton - Monroe, GA; Glascock County - Gibson, GA; Glynn Academy – Brunswick, GA; Gordon Central - Calhoun, GA; Greater Atlanta Christian - Norcross, GA; Greene/Taliaferro - Greensboro, GA; Hawkinsville - Hawkinsville, GA; Hephzibah - Hephzibah, GA; Heritage - Conyers, GA; Holy Innocent's Episcopal - Atlanta, GA; Houston County – Warner Robins, GA; Irwin County - Ocilla, GA; Jackson – Jackson, GA; Jasper County - Monticello, GA; Jeff Davis - Hazlehurst, GA; Jefferson - Jefferson, GA; Jenkins County - Millen, GA; John Milledge - Milledgeville, GA; Johnson County - Wrightsville, GA; Jordan - Columbus, GA; Keys Chaos – Key West, FL; Key West - Key West, FL; LaGrange - LaGrange, GA; Landmark Christian - Fairburn, GA; Lanier County - Lakeland, GA; Lee County - Leesburg, GA; Leon - Tallahassee, FL; Lower Richland - Hopkins, SC; Lucy C. Laney – Augusta, GA; Luella – Locust Grove, GA; Manchester - Manchester, GA; Mary Persons – Forsyth, GA; Millington - Millington, TN; Milton - Alpharetta, GA; Monticello - Monticello, GA; New Smyrna Beach - New Smyrna Beach, FL; Newton County - Covington, GA; North Hall - Gainesville, GA; Northside - Columbus, GA; Northside Christian - St. Petersburg, FL; Oak Mountain - Carrollton, GA; Ocala Lady Cats – Ocala, FL; Oconee County - Watkinsville, GA; Oglethorpe County - Lexington, GA; Parkview - Lawrenceville, GA; Pebblebrock - Mableton, GA; Pelham – Pelham, GA; Pepperell - Lindale, GA; Perry - Perry, GA; Piedmont – Monticello, GA; Pinewood - Bellville, GA; Randolph Southern - Shellman, GA; Richmond Hill - Richmond Hill, GA; Roanoke City – Roanoke, AL; Robert Toombs Christian - Lyons, GA; Rockdale County - Conyers, GA; Rockmart – Rockmart, GA; Sewell – Bremen, GA; South Gwinnett - Snellville, GA; Southeast Bulloch - Brooklet, GA; Spruce Creek - Port Orange, FL; St. Pius - Atlanta, GA; Stealers Central – Merritt Island, FL; Stephenson - Stone Mountain, GA; Stratford Academy - Macon, GA; Tattnall Square - Macon, GA; Terrell Academy - Dawson, GA; Tift County - Tifton, GA; Tiftarea Academy - Chula, GA; Tigers - Tifton, GA; Turner County –Ashburn, GA; Upson-Lee – Thomaston, GA; Villa Rica - Villa Rica, GA; Walker - Marietta, GA; West Hall - Oakwood, GA; Westover - Albany, GA; Westside – Anderson, SC; Westwood - Camilla, GA; Wheeler - Alamo, GA; White County - Cleveland, GA; Windsor - Macon, GA; Woodham - Pensacola, FL; Woodland – Cartersville, GA; Woodward Academy - College Park, GA; Worth County - Sylvester, GA; X-Static - Valdosta, GA
11.
International Player Advisory Board
We select a group of 25 of the finest young ladies we meet to serve on a board to assist us in improving our services and products. These ladies have impressed our camp staff with their attitude and work ethic and are a great assistance to us. See our web site for additional information. The current Player Advisory Board includes: Ashlei Alig (GA-08), Lexi Allen (GA-11), Erin Carpenter (AL-09), Morgan DaCosta (FL-09), Bethany Evans (OH-08), Erica Fairchild (NC-09), Jamie Hale (AL-09), Katie Hildreth (CO-09), Kaitlyn Hughes (GA-10), Cory Jackson (AK-10), Alana Kramer (TN-08), Preslie Long (LA-09), Francesca Magliocchetti (FL-10), MJ McCollum (GA-11), Ellen McNair (FL-08), Kaci Peters (GA-10), Kayla Register (GA-09), Alice Ronchetti (Italy-09), Jordan Scarboro (NC-10), Kristen Schurr (FL-09), Amy Seliger (AK-08), Samantha Snow (GA-08), Heather Strange (FL-09), Brooklyn Swartz (GA-09), Alexis Yohe (NC-09).
I wanted to let you know just how much you and Higher Ground camps mean to me. I look back on those times with such fondness; and the memories bring a smile to my face every time. Not only did I improve my game, but the atmosphere and attitude you promote at the camps is so great that I am inspired to try my best on and off the field. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be in the company of great people and gain experiences that will last me a lifetime. Keep up the phenomenal work. Former Player Advisory Board Member
*** COLLEGE SOFTBALL
PREPARATION ***
Higher Ground is widely recognized for its preparation of skilled players for college opportunities. We teach you the mental, visual, physical, and emotional skills needed at the highest levels. We have solid sessions to assist you in skill development needed so that the exposure to college coaches is what it needs to be. You will learn what college coaches look for, the recruiting process, what college softball is really like, and how to make this experience joyful and rewarding. The key to true success at the college level is the development and proper use of mental, visual, and physical game skills and Higher Ground is a world leader in helping you develop those skills. We use Reality Based Training so that the skills you develop can be performed under real game conditions. We will help you with skill development, exposure, and school selection. Contact us for help in attending the right camps.
My daughter attended numerous
Higher Ground camps and they inspired her to be the best she could be. She will
always credit Higher Ground for helping her to persevere and work hard to
achieve goals. Higher Ground is a great stepping-stone to great rewards in
softball.
Parent of past DI competitor and DI college coach
Our daughter
received and accepted a softball scholarship from (strong DI school) on Monday
afternoon. We want to thank you for making this possible. It was
that first camp with you many years ago when she was the smallest kid there
that started her on this dream. Thanks again to you and your staff. Father of
Camper
We are consultants for the Vizual Edge elite softball visual skills testing and training program. We are involved with a computer driven program now being utilized by the top college softball programs, Olympic athletes, and Major League baseball organizations. See our web site or contact us for more details.
CONTACT US FOR MORE ABOUT
* Books, videos, DVD’s, or other instructional materials
* A Customized Clinic for your group
* Training equipment such as pitching machines, tees, or batting cages
***** Online Camp Application Online Team Camp Application *****
POB 741 Tifton, Georgia 31793
Bus. 229-386-9770 Cell: 229-392-4048 Fax 229-386-9774
E-mail: bsimpson@friendlycity.net
Web Site: http://www.highergroundsoftball.com