Kansas City - February 24th 2007

Coaches, Bucket Dads & Bucket Moms.  Don't miss this fantastic  opportunity to get advice and instruction from three of the leading Fastpitch skills instructors in the nation.  This seminar will provide you with demonstrations and instructions on how to help your players improve their softball skills.  This is a great way to learn from some of the best and meet other coaches, players and parents who share your interest in Fastpitch.

• Steve Englishbey

• Bill Hillhouse

• Howard Kobata

Register early as this event will fill up fast.  Coaches, parents and players from throughout the Midwest will be attending this seminar.

Clinic Location:
Holiday Inn & Suites
Overland Park, KS
$74 Group Room Rates
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Clinic Date:
Saturday - Feb 24th 2007
8:00 - 5:00

Attendees:
This event is open to coaches, players and parents who want to learn more about the Fastpitch techniques taught by some of the top private instructors in the nation.  Techniques in hitting, pitching and fielding will be presented.  This is not a hands-on clinic.  You will receive instruction and advice in the form of demonstrations and verbal instruction.  Please do NOT bring your bats and gloves to the clinic.

Pre-Registration Cost

$80.00 for Adults
$60.00 for Students
$150.00 VIP
Do you want to be treated like a VIP?  This ticket includes semi-private lunch with instructors.
Limited availability.  See registration for details.

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On-Site Registration price is $100.00
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Questions?
Send an email to:
Manager@desotobelles.com

Agenda:
(subject to change)

Private/Group Lessons:
Each specialist has offered to stay through Sunday for private lessons.  These lessons are NOT conducted or scheduled through the clinic and should be scheduled directly with the specialist.

Steve Englishbey
Hitting Specialist

Steve comes to Kansas City from Sugerland, TX to share his techniques for teaching the elite swing.  Among others, he'll help you answer these questions:  How do you develop an Elite-Level Swing?  What do we really need to do? What do elite level hitters do that young hitters need to learn to do? Can this swing be taught? More importantly, can your young hitter learn to swing a bat like an elite athlete?

In Steve's experience, the answer is almost certainly no … if you continue doing what 95% of the hitting world (both baseball and softball) is telling them to do. However … with dedication on the part of both the hitter and his parent or coach and an understanding of the principles and movements taught by Steve, mediocre hitters can develop swings that are pretty darn good.  The success stories are endless. We invite you to spend some time with Steve, and take an informed look at whether EnglishbeyHitting swing instruction might be the answer to your young athlete’s hitting aspirations.

Bill Hillhouse
Pitching Specialist

Bill traveled from Erie, PA to talk about pitching with us.  "It is my goal as a pitching instructor to teach basic thru advanced fundamentals in Fastpitch softball pitching. Unlike many other coaches out there, I do this through my own experience of pitching World Class softball at the highest levels possible since 1990. There are so few coaches out there with actual Fastpitch experience, and even fewer with credentials and accolades from the most prestigious and recognized Fastpitch softball events and teams around the world. Having been there, done that at all levels of Fastpitch, I can help you become a champion whether you're just beginning or a pitcher on your country's National team. Have confidence in knowing that your coach is not only teaching how to win, but has been a winner himself". - Bill Hillhouse

"Bill's simple and effective teaching style was a real eye opener to my coaches, players and their parents. It really is the first time that many of them have seen how an effective technique, can really make it all happen. They have been trained with the volumes of videos out there on pitching, on what is supposed to be correct. After seeing his demonstrations and listening to him explain his technique, we are throwing those videos away. Bill not only talks the talk, he walks the walk. " - Bob Conter, President Central PA Krunch Softball.

"I gained tremendous information from Bill at his pitching clinic/seminar here in Guatemala City. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to develop their pitchers to be be world class." -Juan Ruiz, Cayman Islands Softball Federation
 

Howard Kobata
Defensive Specialist

Howard comes to us from Southern California where as a summer coach he has two state championships, one USA National Championship and three Top 10 finishes at nationals. Upon retiring from the coaching scene, Howard started giving defensive lessons locally. His defensive clinics have grown from once a week to three times a week. From local clinics, he is now being called across the country to conduct clinics, including the University of Arizona Candrea clinic. Howard feels that his ability to break down the different defensive techniques, and his logical explanations has made him a standout in the defensive area of the game.

The days of a coach hitting grounders again and again (without an explanation to help) until the player fields it, is over. Now is the time to be able to explain and help, which along with repetition does wonders. These are advanced techniques that Howard uses and has been very successful with.  Howard is one of the very few that teaches how much the body weight, position, and momentum will help players with their defensive skills. Too many players try to do everything with the strength of their arms, instead of using quickness and the body to help make plays.  A good coach will always be open for new ideas and techniques. A coach may not accept everything another says, but by selectively using information, the coach will continue to grow and be of more help to the kids.  Coaches are there to basically help kids, so lets help!

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