Player Development Camps & Clinics - The Colorado Softball Academy

Camps & Clinics

CSA Camps & Clinics

CSA offers a variety of functional development, position and skill specific camps and clinics on a quarterly basis. Our camps are open to ALL athletes (regardless of what team you play for). Our goal is to pass down the knowledge and experience we learned throughout our collegiate careers to those who aspire to follow in our footsteps!

We offer two type of camp experiences:
1. Quarterly camps offered at the Colorado Softball Academy Facility in Loveland. These camps are offered in the tabs below. These camps will be offered on a quarterly/ seasonal basis, be sure to check the tabs below for the next camp opportunities!

2. The CSA Experience – Our team of professional coaches and former college softball players bring our player development experience to you! The CSA Experience includes full-circle training that includes position specific development, mental performance training and recruiting guidance from former college athletes who’ve competed at some of the highest levels in the game. If you’d like to host a CSA Experience event at your location, please contact our Director of Camps, Coach Chris Hutton (chutton@cosoftballacademy.com).

Beyond the Basics Pitching Camp (12-19 years old)

Dates: (two separate offerings)
January 21st (Noon-3:00 PM
February 11th (9-Noon)
Location: Colorado Softball Academy
Cost: $125 per participant

This camp is designed for pitchers who have established a solid foundational base. Pitchers will learn more advanced concepts, work on locations/ control, as well as learn different pitches. Pitchers will walk aways with a deeper understanding of the position and drills to implement at home.

Instructors:
Shelby Babcock, Sophia Frost, Shana Trosper & Hannah Farley

Register for the February 11th Camp

Pitcher Defense Camp (10-19 years old)

Dates: February 21st
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: Colorado Softball Academy
Cost: $75 per participant

This camp is designed to teach pitchers the defense aspect of the position. So much focus is often geared toward the mechanics of pitching, the defensive aspect can get lost. Instructors will teach footwork, situations and defensive awareness to make a play off of the mound.

Instructors:
Chris Hutton, Sophia Frost, Shana Trosper & Hannah Farley

This camp will be offered again on February 21st and March 14th.

Register for the Feb. 21st Camp

Youth Pitching Camp (7-10 years old)

Please check back for the next camp dates!

This camp is a 4-part introduction to pitching camp. Instructors will teach the athletes proper mechanics and a strong foundation for beginners (stability, balance, mechanics). Pitchers will learn to develop a fastball and a change-up.

Instructors:
Shelby Babcock, Sophia Frost, Shana Trosper, & Hannah Farley

Pitching Camp (11-14 years old)

Please check back for the next camp dates!

This camp is a 4-part series that focuses on a strong foundation and leg drive. Athletes will learn the importance of spin and movement while learning how to throw a drop ball and change-up.

Instructors:
Shelby Babcock, Sophia Frost, Shana Trosper & Hannah Farley

The next pitching camps will be offered in March 2023, check back for registration details.

Beyond the Basics Catching Camp
(12-19 years old)

Date: February 11th (9:00 AM – Noon)
Location: Colorado Softball Academy
Cost: $125 per participant

This camp is designed for catchers who are ready to compete at a higher level. They have a solid foundation of the basic mechanics and are ready to start commanding the field. Catchers will learn blocks to recovery throughs, throws to bases (feet & knees), plays at the plate, pop ups with recovery throws and different situations. Catchers will work with pitchers at the end of the session to apply leadership skills and work on situations.

Instructors:
Ashlie Rowley, Olivia Rahn, Alex Cantu

Register for Feb. 11th

FUTURES Catching Camp (4-10 years old)

Dates: Thursdays – March 9th & 23rd
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location: Colorado Softball Academy
Cost: $75 per participant

This camp is designed for our youngest and upcoming field generals! They will learn the basics of receiving, proper set up and throwing mechanics. They will learn hand eye coordination, and how to move towards the ball.

Check back soon for registration!

Instructors:
Ashlie Rowley, Malori Pojar, Olivia Rahn, Alex Cantu

Youth Catching Camp (7-10 years old)

Please check back for the next camp dates!

The Youth Catching Camp is a 4-part series designed to teach young catchers, and catchers just starting out the basics of the position. We will focus on receiving, hand eye coordination, proper throwing mechanics, footwork and blocking. We will also begin building leadership skills in these young rock stars!

Instructors:
Ashlie Rowley, Olivia Rahn, Alex Cantu

Catching Camp (11-14 years old)

Please check back for the next camp dates!

This Catching Camp is a 4-part series designed to reinforce the basic fundamentals of the position. We will focus on proper receiving/ framing, proper throwing mechanics, throws to basis, footwork and blocking. We will also begin building leadership skills in these young rock stars!

Instructors:
Ashlie Rowley, Malori Pojar, Olivia Rahn, Alex Cantu

The next catching camps will take place in January and February 2023. Check back for more information!

Winter Hitting League

Dates: Dec. 3, 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21
Times: Ages 10-12, 8am – 10am
Ages 13-18, 9:30-11:30am
Location: Colorado Softball Academy

The CSA Winter Hitting League is a 6 week experience designed to allow athletes the opportunity to further develop the fundamentals and mechanics of their swing, increase in power and control, as well as develop a deeper understanding of the mental approach and performance aspect of hitting. CSA will offer two league – an Instructional League and a more advanced Situational League.

Offensive Camp (12-19 year olds)

Dates: Sundays – Feb. 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Time: Noon-1pm
Location: Colorado Softball Academy
Cost: $150

This camp will cover the fundamentals associated with hitting, slapping, baserunning and bunting. We will work on establishing consistency with fundamentals and teaching situational hitting.

Registration Coming Soon!

Skills & Drills (Offensive & Defensive Camp)

Dates: Mondays- January 9th & 23rd
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Ages: 10-19 year olds
Cost: $75 per participant
Location: Colorado Softball Academy

In this 2-part camp, Instructors will break down key fundamentals offensively and defensively. Athletes will refine their throwing and receiving skills in a multitude of drills. Instructors will break down footwork and body positioning defensively and refine key elements of their swing, as well as bunting.

Instructors: Chris Hutton, Riley Plogger & Taylor Gentry, Malori Pojar, Olivia Rahn, Ashlie Rowley

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FUTURES Hitting & Defense Camp (4-10 year olds)

Dates: Mondays- March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Ages: 4-10 year olds
Cost: $125 per participant
Location: Colorado Softball Academy

In this 4-part camp, Instructors will teach everything needed to get these athletes ready for their FUTURES season!

Instructors: Chris Hutton, Riley Plogger & Taylor Gentry, Malori Pojar, Olivia Rahn, Ashlie Rowley

REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

FUTURES© Defense Camp

Dates: Mondays- March 6th, 20th
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Ages: 4-10 year olds
Cost: $50 per participant
Location: Colorado Softball Academy

The FUTURES© Defense Development Camp is designed for athletes ages 4 to 10 years old. The goal of this Clinic is to establish the foundational mechanics, repetition and consistency necessary for a player to start using during practice and games. Athletes will work with CSA Instructors, Chris Hutton & Taylor Gentry. This clinic will consist of (2) 1 hour instructional defense sessions on Mondays March 6th & March 20th.

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Dates: Thursdays March 2nd & March 16th
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Ages: 4-10 year olds
Cost: $50 per participant
Location: Colorado Softball Academy

The FUTURES© Pitching Development Camp is designed for athletes ages 4 to 10 years old. The goal of this Clinic is to establish the foundational mechanics, repetition and consistency necessary for a pitcher to start pitching in games. Athletes will work with CSA Pitching Instructors. This clinic will consist of (2) 1 hour instructional pitching sessions on Thursdays March 2nd & March 16th.

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Dates: Thursdays March 9th & March 23rd
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Ages: 4-10 year olds
Cost: $50 per participant
Location: Colorado Softball Academy

The FUTURES© Catching Development Camp is designed for athletes ages 4 to 10 years old. The goal of this Clinic is to establish the foundational mechanics, repetition and consistency necessary for a catcher to start catching pitchers in games. Athletes will work with CSA Catching Instructors. This clinic will consist of (2) 1 hour instructional catching sessions on Thursdays March 9th & March 23rd.

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Dates: Mondays March 13th & March 27th
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Ages: 4-10 year olds
Cost: $50 per participant
Location: Colorado Softball Academy

The FUTURES© Hitting Development Camp is designed for athletes ages 4 to 10 years old. The goal of this Clinic is to establish the foundational mechanics, repetition and consistency necessary for a player to start using during practice and games. Athletes will work with CSA Instructors, Chris Hutton & Taylor Gentry. This clinic will consist of (2) 1 hour instructional hitting sessions on Mondays March 13th & March 27th.

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