ASA/ISC Pitcher Development Program is off to a great start
June 19, 2007
ASA/ISC Pitcher Development Program
ASA/ISC Pitcher Development Programis off to a great start
One month into the joint ASA/ISC Pitcher Development program,we’re happy to report what appears to be an overwhelming success. On May15th, USA Softball National Teams Director Ronnie Isham and ISC ExecutiveDirector Ken Hackmeister made the initial announcement on various softballrelated websites. Since that time, 26 individuals have signed up for theprogram. Those who have submitted applications range from age 6 to 28 and hailfrom all over the USA. Breakdowns of those who are now part of the program are as follows:
By Age:
Age 6-10: 2
Age 11-15: 6
Age 16-20: 9
Age 20-30: 9
By State:
MO: 5
MI: 4
MN: 3
NM: 3
MD: 2
CA: 2
IA: 1
OH: 1
KS: 1
SD: 1
PA: 1
MS: 1
CT: 1
The ASA and ISC would like to thank all those that have applied thusfar and want to extend this invitation to any other male under the age of 30who is interested in developing as a pitcher.
Students have the opportunity to work with USA Softball JuniorMen’s National Team Pitching Coach Gary Mullican or former USA NationalTeam pitcher Michael White. The program at this time is strictly a videoanalysis program. Applicants will be asked to submit a videotape every 30-60days, depending on age and skill level. One of the two instructors will thenevaluate the video and make corrections/suggestions, which will be communicatedback to the applicant. The instructors will also supply the applicant withdrills that will help to improve their overall mechanics. This program is opento players of all skill levels, from raw beginners to more advanced pitchers. There is no cost for the program other than normal postage cost to submit thevideo. Funding for the program is being provided jointly by the ASA and ISC.
Applications are available for download on the USA Softball website at www.usasoftball.comunder the Junior Men’s National Team folder and the ISC website at www.iscfastpitch.comunder the Developmental and Rules and Forms links from the front page. Theseweb site links will have a program application and a sample email analysis toreview. Or for more information, please contact the programadministrator, Scott Standerfer, at Standerfer@mchsi.com.
