USA ELITE HITTING INSTITUTE

 

This is NOT For Every Hitter!!

 

It is only for those who are currently playing at an elite level and

those who have the intent and commitment to play at an elite level

 

Could This Be YOU And

Are YOU Willing To Accept The Challenge?

 

Bobby Simpson, founder of Higher Ground and veteran international softball instructor and Greg Riddoch, former manager of the San Diego Padres and veteran instructor for elite softball camps, clinics, and DVD’s, are teaming with special guest instructors who have Olympic or elite softball experience, to provide you a unique and intense 3-day USA Elite Hitting Institute at selected sites. Using our MVP Training System, you will become a Complete Hitter with elite Mental, Visual and Physical skills that give you a Competitive Edge in the game.

 

These limited weekends will allow you to join top instructors (see more information later) like Bobby, Greg, and Dionna Harris, the leading hitter for the USA in the 1996 Olympics, and you will learn to transform yourself from a batter into a hitter. Our special MVP Training System allows you to separate yourself from other hitters and you will acquire the ability to become responsible for determining your own success. The USA Elite Hitting Institute is unlike anything else you have ever done. We coach hitters instead of teaching hitting, allowing YOU to be a major part of the formula for success.

 

To guarantee excellent personal instruction, this unique opportunity is very limited. You must be 14 or older and we only accept a maximum of 48 hitters and 25 adult observers at any site. IF what you have read above applies to you and you are willing to accept the challenge, then continue to read more. IF this is not for you, you can still receive much joy from the game of softball. Whatever your choice, we wish you much success in sport and in life. 

PLAYER BENEFITS

Ø      Elite Instruction by top coaches using our unique MVP Training System

Ø      Dynamic Improvement in all three facets of hitting…Mental, Visual, and Physical

Ø      U-PICK sessions, where YOU often get to choose which topic to attend

Ø      Personal lessons, individual and/or partner, including computerized video analysis

Ø      YOU will be treated as an individual because YOU are a critical component of success and we refuse to clone you into some cookie-cutter pattern

Ø      Individual Vizual Edge softball visual skills testing, with discounts for optional visual training program. This system is currently used by USA Olympic athletes, numerous teams that played in the 2006 and 2007 NCAA Softball World Series, top college baseball and softball teams, Major League Baseball clubs, and many more top professional, college, and Olympic athletes in various sports.  www.vizualedge.com

Ø      A USA Elite Hitting Institute Personal Growth Plan so you will train hard and smart 

Ø      Increased personal responsibility for getting better; YOU learn to help coach YOU.

Ø      USA Elite Hitting Institute Notebook with approximately 100 pages of instructional materials, charts, checklists, and information that allow you to Get Better Every Day

Ø      Opportunity to learn how to continue using what you have learned as you climb higher up the hitting ladder

Ø      Learn to decrease number and length of slumps; limit the damage from slumps and get yourself out of slumps sooner.

Ø      Increased confidence at the plate

Ø      Official USA Elite Hitting Institute T-Shirt

Ø      Greater understanding of what YOU personally need to be your best

Ø      Discounts for attendance at future institutes

 

“I loved the clinic! I have soooo much energy for softball again. I lost it about a month ago because I let those ‘I cant’s’ get to me; you’ve taught me that ‘I can’...it was all around the best clinic EVER.
Participant in Atlanta, USAEHI in January, 2007

 

SCHEDULE – Subject To Site Adjustments

Day 1              4:30-5:00         Check In                                

                        5:00-5:30         Orientation                             

                        5:30-6:00         Visual Training Overview      

                        6:00-7:30         Instruction                              

                        7:30-8:00         Pizza Break                            

                        8:00-9:45         Instruction                                          

 

Day 2              9:00-1:00         Instruction                              

                        1:00-2:30         Lunch Break                                      

                        2:30-6:00         Instruction                              

 

Day 3              8:30-1:00         Instruction                              

                        1:00-1:30         Closing                                   

 

“The clinic was awesome! I gathered a lot of information and had a lot of fun.”

Participant in Atlanta, USAEHI in January, 2007

INSTITUTE STAFF

Bobby Simpson - USA Elite Hitting Institute Partner: Founder/President of Higher Ground; International softball clinician, with experience in nearly forty states, plus 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; Author of two softball books and manuals, plus dozens of magazine instructional articles; Producer or instructor for over 50 softball and baseball videos and DVD’s; Former pro and college baseball coach.

 

Bobby Simpson is one of the top instructors in the game of softball. He is an excellent communicator and he will teach you the fundamentals of hitting in a clear and concise manner.”

Sue Enquist – Former Coach - UCLA – 11 National Championships As Coach or Player

 

“Bobby is truly one of the most innovative instructors in the game of softball. He will make you think about things that you have never considered before. He has helped me become a more creative coach and I consider myself fortunate to know him”

Kathy Van Wyk – Head Coach – San Diego State University – Former Broderick Award Winner

 

Greg Riddoch - USA Elite Hitting Institute Partner: Former manager of Major League Baseball San Diego Padres; former 3B coach for Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Defensive Coordinator and Sports Psychologist for Texas Rangers, and Director of Player Development for Milwaukee Brewers; has coached and managed players such as Tony Gwynn, Gary Sheffield, Fred McGriff, Benito Santiago, and Wade Boggs while also assisting top softball players; extremely popular instructor at numerous Higher Ground baseball and softball camps and clinics; instructor for four Higher Ground softball videos/DVD’s; international clinician; operated Greg Riddoch Baseball & Softball Academy in Colorado.

 

“Greg has an honest and giving way with people. He…helped me become one of the better players in Major League Baseball. His work ethic, communication skills, and dedication to excellence are his greatest attributes. I am proud to call him my friend and teacher.”

Tony Gwynn – 2007 inductee to Major League Baseball Hall of Fame; 8 time National League batting champion; career Major League Baseball batting average of .338; 15 time National League All Star; 20 year Major League veteran  

 

Dionna Harris - USA Elite Hitting Institute Lead Guest Instructor: Leading hitter (.406) for the 1996 USA Olympic Gold Medal Team; top batting average (.611) at 1995 ASA Women’s Major Nationals; four-time ASA All-American; 1990 Temple University Player of the Year; extensive experience with USA National Team, including Pan American Games; extremely popular instructor at numerous Higher Ground camps and clinics, including the Annual SUPER CLINIC For Advanced & Elite Softball.

 

Additional elite-level instructors may be used based at specific institute locations.

 

“It was so refreshing to hear the positiveness of the coaches and the encouragement.”

Participant in Atlanta USAEHI in January, 2007

INSTRUCTIONAL MODULES

The following is a partial list of potential instructional topics at each site. A core list will be utilized at every site, but optional topics will be offered at selected sites. That will allow players who attend multiple sites to get additional information and repetition on core topics, while also receiving new instructional material and opportunities at each site attended.

 

MENTAL                                                     

Improved Breathing

Developing Purpose, Intent, and Mission

Overcoming Failure

Developing, Maintaining, & Recovering Confidence

Identifying & Conquering Distractions

Proper Focus

Goal Setting

Pitch Selection

Relaxation

Becoming Comfortable With Discomfort

Hitting Well Even When The Pitcher Beats You

Preparing For Quality At-Bats

Scouting The Pitcher & Opposing Team

Changing From You Into A Hitter

Proper Hitting Strategy

Between-Pitch Routine

Routines and Releases

Developing Personal Responsibility

Selecting and Working With A Personal Hitting Coach

Selling Yourself To Your Current And Future Coach

Improving Your Personal And Team Hitting Practices 

 

VISUAL

Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses

Improving the Where, When, and How To Look

Determining What To Look For

Visual Hitting Drills That Really Work

Seeing More Quickly & More Accurately

Seeing Well During Pressure-Packed Moments

 

PHYSICAL

What Hitting Is Really All About

Bat Selection & Grip

Choosing your Stance

Reaching A Controlled, Explosive, Attack Position

Attacking With The Lower Body

Attacking With The Upper Body

Hitting The Outside Pitch

Hitting The Inside Pitch

Hitting The Change – Up

Hitting Rises, Drops, Curves, and Screwballs

Developing Hitting Rhythm & Timing

Nutrition For Hitters

Strength & Conditioning For Hitters

 

 

INSTITUTE FEES

 

Basic Fee

1 Site                          $495.00

 

Multiple-Site Discounts

2 Sites                         $470.00 each 

3 Sites                         $445.00 each

4 or more sites             $420.00 each

 

Adult/Coach Observation Fee         

$195.00 for first site; $125.00 for any additional site

Adult or Coach will receive a $20.00 discount for each player they register for that specific site

Adult or Coach will be allowed immediate access to instructional areas and also receive player notebook plus more coaching materials, T-Shirt, and any food or beverage provided to players.

 

Payment Plan

A deposit of $200.00 is required for players to guarantee involvement. Adults must pay entire registration fee to guarantee involvement. The participation limits will be strictly enforced and early registration is strongly encouraged to guarantee your participation. All fees must be paid at least one week prior to the first day of the institute or the participant’s opportunity may be offered to anyone on a waiting list. You may provide payment by check (payable to USA Elite Hitting Institute), money order, Visa, or MasterCard.  

 

Refund Policy

If a player or adult is unable to attend, due to a reasonable cause, we may hold any advance payments and apply them to other events during the following six months. If no other events are attended, we will refund the payments, minus a $50.00 administrative fee.

 

Insurance

All players and adults must provide a copy of current health and accident insurance or they will not be allowed to participate in any part of the USA Elite Hitting Institute. This should be forwarded to us at the time of initial registration.

 

What Do We Do Now?

Decide if you will accept the challenge of a 3-day intense, unique learning opportunity. Decide if you really want to do what it takes to transform yourself into a hitter who intelligently and passionately attacks the ball or do you just want to simply remain an ordinary batter. Are you willing to separate yourself from other players? IF this opportunity is for you, simply forward the registration form and initial payment promptly to guarantee your involvement in the specific institute shown on the registration form. IF you have questions, feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail.             Phone: 229-386-9770 or Email: bsimpson@friendlycity.net 

 
Join us now in an exciting quest for supreme hitting excellence
 

 

USA ELITE HITTING INSTITUTE

Malvern/Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

                                                October 5-7, 2007

 

This Is NOT For Every Hitter!!

This is a unique event only for those who are currently playing at an elite level and

those who have an interest and commitment to play at an elite level.

 

*Extensive details & online registration are available at www.highergroundsoftball.com *

 

WHEN: October 5-7, 2007 - Friday: 4:30-9:45; Saturday: 8:45-6:00; Sunday: 8:15-1:30

 

WHERE:  Grand Slam USA11 E Lancaster AveMalvern, PA 19355 (610-647-6622). Map, directions, and area lodging information are available by request. The facility web site is located at www.grandslammalvern.com.

 

AGES: Players 14 and Older, plus adult/coach observers. This unique opportunity is very limited. We accept a maximum of only 48 hitters and 25 adult observers at any site.

 

STAFF: Bobby Simpson - USA Elite Hitting Institute Partner: Founder of Higher Ground; former Head Coach of British National Team (Gold Medal winners of 2004 Greek Olympic Test Event in Athens); former assistant coach for Dutch National Team and Greek National Team. Greg Riddoch - USA Elite Hitting Institute Partner: Former manager of Major League Baseball San Diego Padres; former 3B coach for Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Defensive Coordinator and Sports Psychologist for Texas Rangers and Director of Player Development for Milwaukee Brewers; guest instructor for four Higher Ground softball DVD’s. Dionna Harris – Leading hitter (.406) for the 1996 USA Olympic Gold Medal Team; top batting average (.611) at 1995 ASA Women’s Major Nationals; 4 time ASA All American.

 

FEES: Players: Basic Fee - $495 Adults - Basic Fee - $195. Multi-site and other discounts are available; see the web site for details. Make checks payable to USA Elite Hitting Institute - POB 741 - Tifton, GA  31793. Phone 229-386-9770 for Visa/MasterCard registration or for additional information. Contact cell number 229-392-4048, if emergency information needed. 

Fax: 229-386-9774 Email: bsimpson@friendlycity.net Web: www.highergroundsoftball.com

 

Please bring personal glove, bat, as well as batting helmet. Bring clothes and shoes appropriate for indoor and outdoor activity. Contact us for host lodging information or other details.

 

Additional Comments From Past Participants

“Getting to meet such amazing people and hearing their stories was truly inspiring...thank you for a wonderful experience.
Participant in Atlanta USAEHI in January, 2007

 

“I liked how encouraging the coaches were and how much they helped you to become better and fix the problems with your swing.
Participant in Atlanta USAEHI in January, 2007

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