Practice Makes Perfect at the Softball Ontario's Coaches Symposium
February 12, 2009
Toronto, ON
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT AT THE SOFTBALLONTARIO'S COACHES SYMPOSIUM
NORTHYORK, ONSoftball Ontario, Softball Canada and the Investor’s Group are thrilledthat Softball Coaches from across Ontario are signing up to gather at MohawkCollege in Brantford for the Softball Coaches Symposium. It is a greatopportunity for Softball Coaches to learn from the experts!
Presentersfor this action packed day include:
ToddMartin- Toddis considered anoutstanding athlete and excellent pitcher in our great game. Todd plays for theCanadian National Male Softball team. Some of his successes are the following:4 Time World Champion, 9 Time All World, 3 Time MV Pitcher Worlds, 6 Time AllAmerican and representing Canada this summer at the ISF Men’sWorld’s Championships.
- Topic: Advanced Pitching Skills and Drills
ErinFormanA Director of “Rising Stars” elite softball camps clinics andworkshops; former member of Softball Canada’s National Team Program, NCAAAll American, NFCA Great Lakes Region First Team Shortstop.
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Dr.Andrew Peters- Dr. Peters received his Physical Education from Western University and is amember in good standing within the Ontario College of Teachers. He is the ExecutiveDirector of "Rising Stars" an organization initially born through theimplementation of developmental athletic and social programs for First Nationsyouth. Rising Stars has experienced significant growth and diversification. Theorganization has expanded to provide sports and athletic camps, clinics, andworkshops; now available throughout southern Ontario.
- Topic: Dynamic Stretching and Strength conditioning activities for all ages; Batting; Infield and Outfield Skills and Drills
DaveBourneDave has an extensive background in Softball as Softball Ontario’sCoaching Chairman, Master Learning Facilitator, and his experience coachingsoftball at the provincial and national level. In 2009, Coach Bourne wasnamed Softball Canada's Home Run Sports Coach of the Year.
- Topic: Slap and Drag Bunting; CRASH WARM
Eventattendees for the 2009 Coaches Symposium have the opportunity to get up closeand personal with our expertise from different aspects of the game.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 9:30 am- 4:30 PM (Registration begins at 8:30am)
Location: Mohawk College, Brantford Campus
Cost: $30.00 plus GST (includes pizza lunch)
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 19, 2009
SoftballOntario must recruit a minimum of thirty-five (35) participants by February 19,2009 in order to host the 2009 Coaches Symposium, so apply today! If theminimum number of participants is not reached by February 19, 2009, theSymposium may be cancelled. Softball Ontario will continue to acceptapplications after the deadline providing the minimum of thirty-five (35)participants have registered. Softball Ontario will accept registrationbeyond February 19, 2009 and on the actual day of the Symposium as along as theminimum number of participants has been met.
Note: Softball Ontario will issue a full refund of $30.00 plus GST if a Symposiumparticipant cancels before Thursday, February 19.
SoftballOntario is pleased to offer this opportunity to softball coaches who may wantto continue their professional development beyond the National CoachingCertification Program. Ontario is putting its best efforts forward toprepare Coaches for the softball season.
A specialthank you to the Quest for Gold Lottery, the Ontario Government,specifically the Ministry of Health Promotions. Without the financialsupport of these organizations, the Softball Ontario Coaches Symposium would benot possible.
Coaches wishto attend are asked to complete the Coaches Symposium registration form whichcan be found on the Softball Ontario website at www.softballontario.ca.
SoftballOntario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal isto promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials andvolunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions.
