HIGHER GROUND SUPER SOFTBALL CLINIC

Advanced & Elite Players & Coaches Basic/Intermediate Skills (New)

HIGHER GROUND SOFTBALL, an international leader for instructional services and products, is conducting it’s 8^th Annual SUPER Clinic for advanced and elite skills on January 24-25, 2009 at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. An outstanding, internationally recognized staff has again been secured and sessions for coaches and players will include lots of terrific information and hands-on activity, plus optional private lessons or elite visual testing. YOU will improve skills and learn to use those skills in game situations where it really counts. Be sure to participate in this terrific improvement opportunity conducted by Higher Ground. www.highergroundsoftball.com.

Our annual Advanced/Elite Skills SUPER CLINIC provides terrific opportunities to go far beyond the basics. Some of the best instructors in the world will provide cutting-edge information, techniques, and drills for physical, mental, and visual skills. We have also added a basic/intermediate agenda for players ages 8-12, with separate instructional sessions.

The SUPER CLINIC is a MUST-ATTEND clinic for the serious player or coach.

Ø Saturday – Sunday Coaches: Lectures, demonstrations, very extensive handouts, and instructional observation and assistance. Players (12 & over): Hands-on player-choice sessions for advanced & elite skills on both days. Players have active sessions all day on Saturday (defense) and Sunday (offense). Limited private lessons or elite visual testing is available by advance reservation. Players (8-12) – Similar format with basic and intermediate skills.

Ø Advanced/Elite Schedule - Lots of U-PICK sessions (advanced skills, cutting edge information and activity) for coaches and players; multiple sessions and YOU get to choose what to attend.

Ø Excellent clinic facility, with abundant outdoor space, indoor arena, and meeting rooms. Bring both indoor and outdoor shoes.

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 America’s top softball camp.

REGISTER TODAY and continue to Get Better Every Day!!

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Remember: Bring both outdoor and indoor shoes

See Team Discount & Early Bird Discount

Higher Ground 8th ANNUAL SUPER CLINIC

WHEN: Jan 24-25, 2009 - Saturday: 9:00-5:00/Sunday: 9:00-5:00. Check-In Daily 8:00-8:50

WHERE: Mercer University – 1400 Coleman Ave - Macon, Georgia 31207

AGES: Advanced/Elite - 12 & over…Even the most serious travel team player will improve. Basic/Intermediate - Ages 8-12…Quality all-skills with similar format. ***Instructional sessions will be separate for each skill level***

Coaches - Special sessions plus highly beneficial instructional observation and handouts.

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; JODIE COX - Member of 2003 USA National Team…won Canada Cup and selected as MVP; guest pitcher-outfielder for British National Team that won gold medal at 2004 Olympic Test Event in Greece; player-coach for of Philadelphia Force and member of National Pro Fastpitch All-Star Team; Division I All- American at Cal State Fullerton, winning four consecutive Big West Conference Championships; pitched seven college no-hitters; former assistant coach at Cal State Fullerton, Syracuse, and Cal State Northridge; currently Head Coach at Occidental College; 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; FRANK TURNER – Former Hitting Coach for University of Georgia Softball, including 2003 and 2005 SEC Championship seasons, plus 2004 team which had 3^rd best average in the nation (.329); assistant at Mill Creek HS, 2008 AAAAA State Champions (Georgia); 4-year starter at shortstop for Georgia Tech baseball; ASHLEY TOMLINSON - Former Assistant Coach at Presbyterian College (S Carolina); NCAA All-American; very popular instructor at advanced and elite Higher Ground camps and clinics; DALTON RUER – Director of Cross Training Softball Instruction in Flowery Branch, GA; DVD instructor for three softball programs.

FEES: 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 very extensive instructional handout materials. Advance Player Registration (one day/two day) is Bronze – $75/105; Silver – $85/115; Gold – $95/125. Advance Adults/Coaches: (1-day/2-day) $60/80, with very extensive handouts. On-Site Registration for players or coaches is an additional $10.00. There is a Special Team Discount (must include 8 or more) $10.00 discount per player, with two coaches admitted free. Limited private lessons or elite sports vision tests are available for $35.00 per half hour. Please contact us to schedule advance times. EARLY BIRD Registration (Individuals, not applicable to team rate, paying by January 1) – Deduct $10.00.

Make checks payable to Higher Ground - POB 741 - Tifton, GA 31793. Phone: 229-386-9770 for Visa/MasterCard registration or additional information. Fax: 229-386-9774

Email: bsimpson@friendlycity.net Web: www.highergroundsoftball.com

Online registration available at Camps and Clinics page on our web site

Please bring personal glove, bat, batting helmet and catching equipment (if applicable).

Higher Ground

8th ANNUAL SUPER CLINIC

HIGHER GROUND

Macon, Georgia – Mercer University - January 24-25, 2009

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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 very extensive instructional handout material.

Advance Player Registration (1-day/2-day): Bronze - $75/105; Silver - $85/115; Gold - $95/125

Advance Adult Registration (1-day/2-day) $60/80

Special Team Discount (8 or more players/2 coaches FREE) - $10.00 less per person.
On-Site registration is an additional $10.00.

EARLY BIRD Registration (Individuals, not applicable to team rate, paying by January 1) - Deduct $10.00