HIGHER GROUND
U PICK SOFTBALL CLINIC
HIGHER GROUND SOFTBALL, an international leader for instructional services and products, is conducting the 18th Annual Higher Ground Central Florida Winter Clinic on January 10-11, 2008 at the West Orange Girls Club Softball Complex in Ocoee/Orlando, Florida. An internationally recognized staff has been secured and sessions will include advanced and basic topics with lots of terrific information, hands-on activity, choice of sessions, game action, and personal assistance from instructors with tremendous experience at all levels of the game. Players and coaches will improve your skills and learn to use those skills in game situations where it really counts. YOU will want to be sure to participate in this terrific improvement opportunity conducted by Higher Ground (www.highergroundsoftball.com).
STAFF includes Bobby Simpson, Chenita Rogers-Edwards, and Brittany Osmon, plus NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY coaches (Lesa Bonee and Robin Martin) and players are returning again to assist. This staff represents international, USA National Team, NCAA college, and travel team national championship experience. See details below.
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,
U.S. Virgin Islands, and Zambia. In addition, Sports Illustrated for
Women recognized Higher Ground as the top softball camp program
in America.
***Special $10.00 Discount On Any Individual Fee Received Before January 1***
***Other Discounts Are Already Available For Teams and WOGC Members***
WHEN: January 10-11, 2009 Saturday: 9:00-5:30/Sunday: 9:00-1:30
WHERE:
West Orange Girls Club
– 881 Ocoee-Apopka Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761. Maps or directions are available on
request. Full concessions will be available during the
clinic…please support WOGC.
AGES:
10U-18U players. Sessions are designed with
age group & skill level restrictions so that beginners, intermediate, and
advanced players have appropriate topics and activity. Even the most serious
travel team player will be accommodated. Game action is part
of the schedule. Coaches and other adults may pay reasonable
observation fee and receive instructional materials, T-shirt, and immediate
on-field access to instructional areas (see below).
STAFF: Bobby Simpson -
Founder/President of Higher Ground; International softball clinician, with
experience in Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Greece,
Holland, Italy, Scotland, Sweden, and U.S. Virgin Islands; Head Coach of
British Women's Fastpitch National Team (2001-2004), Gold Medal winner of 2004
Olympic Test Event; Former assistant coach for Dutch and Greek National Teams;
Former pro and college baseball coach; Author of Improved Hitting For Girls Softball,
plus author, instructor, or producer of more than 100 magazine articles,
coaching manuals, and instructional DVD's; Chenita Rogers-Edwards -
Former USA National Team standout, competing in New Zealand and China; member
of NCAA All-Decade Team for 1980’s and voted one of top 35 NCAA players of
All-Time; 2-time All-American and member of 1986 NCAA Division I World
Series Champions at Cal State Fullerton; former assistant coach at Cal State
Fullerton; Brittany Osmon – Outstanding four-year performer at Florida State University;
holds FSU record by hitting home runs in four straight games (2007); two-time
member of ASA Junior Olympic National Champions; member of 2007 & 2008
Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic Team; very popular instructor at Higher
Ground Softball Camps and a veteran of our Champion Sports Events Recruiting
Camps. Lesa Bonee – Head Coach at Nova Southeastern University; over 300
victories as college coach; former head coach at University of Missouri, St.
Louis and Southern Wesleyan University (S Carolina); former assistant coach for
Carolina Diamonds women’s professional fastpitch team; Robin Martin –
Assistant Coach at Nova Southeastern University (FL); 4-year player at Auburn
University; student assistant coach at Auburn; SEC Academic Honor Roll, NSCA
Strength & Conditioning All-American; former high school and travel team
coach; past member of Higher Ground International Player Advisory Board; Nova
Southeastern University players.
FEES/NO PRICE INCREASE LAST 5 YEARS: Players: Bronze Level
includes clinic attendance; Silver Level includes attendance plus choice
of T-Shirt ($15 value); Gold Level includes attendance, T-Shirt ($15
value), and extensive instructional handout material. Advance Player
Registration is Bronze – $85; Silver – $95; Gold – $105. On-Site is
$95/105/115. WOGC members may receive discounted rate. Special Team Rate
(must include 8 or more) $10.00 discount per player, with two coaches admitted
free. Adults, including coaches: $25.00 observation fee, with
each adult receiving Higher Ground T-Shirt, extensive instructional
handout material, and immediate on-field access to all sessions. Adults
who merely observe from bleacher area may attend at no charge. Private
Lessons (HT, P, C, IF, OF) can be scheduled for $35.00 per half hour.
Sessions are limited so contact us to guarantee availability. Make checks
payable to Higher Ground - POB 741 - Tifton, GA
31793.
Phone 1-229-386-9770 for
Visa/MasterCard registration or for additional information.
Fax: 229-386-9774 Email: bsimpson@friendlycity.net Web: www.highergroundsoftball.com
Online registration available from the Camps and Clinics page on our web site
Please bring personal glove, bat, and batting helmet, plus
catching equipment (if needed).