NIKE Softball Camp at Willamette University -
July 7-11 (Elite) and August 4-8 (General Skills)

Directing the camp is 9th year Head Softball Coach Damian Williams. In 2003, Coach Williams was named Northwest Conference 'Coach of the Year' after guiding the Bearcats to a tie for second place in the NWC at 15-6. His Bearcat team of two years ago ended up ranked fifth in the West Region and led all of NCAA Division III in team pitching with a 0.76 ERA. Pitching and speed have been the hallmarks of Williams’ Willamette teams. The Bearcats have led the NWC in stolen bases the past three seasons and in ERA two of the past three years. Willamette was the “Most-Improved” Division III team in 2000, according to the NCAA. The Bearcats improved 16 games from the 1999 season, when they went 11-28 in Williams’ initial campaign. Williams came to Willamette in 1998 after a successful four-year tenure (1995-98) as softball coach at Shoreline Community College in Seattle.

Joining Damian on staff this summer is Jake Campbell. Campbell is a former two-time all conference halfback for the Air Force Academy football team where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science. As a welcomed addition to the Willamette Nike Softball camp team, Jake will be leading the speed and agility training for all campers. This is a new aspect to the Willamette NIKE Softball Camp that was added last year. Jake successfully integrated speed and agility training in the camp last year and will continue to push campers to be quicker and faster, will improving their overall ability.

Elite Camp
(The July 7-11 session is an Elite Camp for high school softball players ages 14-18 only)

This camp is designed for elite softball players looking to get an edge on the competition. Coaches from NCAA Divisions I, II, III as well as NAIA coaches will be in attendance, teaching college level skills and strategies.

Elite Camp Typical Day:

8:00 am  Breakfast
9:00 am  Hitting Instruction
11:00 am  Speed & Agility Workouts
Noon Lunch
1:30 pm Defensive Position Instruction
3:30 pm  Team Meetings
4:30 pm Dinner
6:00 pm Game on Softball Field
8:30 pm Weight Room
11:00 pm Lights Out

 

Elite Camp
July  7 - July 11 , 2008
Age: 14-18
Resident - $435.00
Extended Day 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM - $335.00

General Skills Camp
August 4 - August 8, 2008
Age: 10-18
Resident - $435.00
Extended Day 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM - $335.00

For more information or to register, call 800-645-3226.

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