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Training sessions will run through the follow time frames:
Phase 1 - November 2nd to December 19th, 2024
Phase 2 - January 7th to February 22nd, 2025
Phase 3 - March 1st to April 10th, 2025
NOTE: although consistency of training is a key to making great off-season progress, one phase is not a prerequisite for joining the next phase of training
All sessions will be held at the Diamondawgs Training Center (Unit K 7008 5th St SE).
Phase 1 - November 2nd to December 19th, 2024
Phase 2 - January 7th to February 22nd, 2025
Phase 3 - March 1st to April 10th, 2025
NOTE: although consistency of training is a key to making great off-season progress, one phase is not a prerequisite for joining the next phase of training
All sessions will be held at the Diamondawgs Training Center (Unit K 7008 5th St SE).
Softball Academy Program
For players who will play U15, U17, or U19 next season
The off-season offers a unique opportunity for players to make significant adjustments to their game without having to compete in game situations. Our goal with winter training is to provide players with the opportunity to develop as well rounded softball players and more superior athletes. Combining skill development with strength & conditioning sessions allows players to progress more quickly in areas like hitting power, throwing velocity, and base running speed. Our strength and conditioning sessions will be female-only groups designed specifically for female softball players.
The holistic nature of the Academy Program will encompass skill development, the implementation of a mental approach to the game, physical development for enhanced performance, and injury prevention. The Academy Program will allow players to combine all training sessions at a reduced cost (approximately $22/session). The Academy Program will also include periodic testing of key on-field metrics (e.g. throwing velocity & bat speed).
Phase 1: November 2nd to December 19th, 2024
COST: $1099 +GST
Tuesday: Conditioning (6:00pm) & Hitting (7:00pm)
Thursday: Dynamic Throwing (6:15pm- 7:15pm) & Strength and Conditioning (7:15pm)
Saturday: Dynamic Throwing & Arm Strength (11:00am), Strength and Conditioning (12:00pm), Hitting (1:00pm)
Phase 2: January 7th to February 22nd, 2025 Registration will open September 10th, 2024
COST: $1099 +GST
Tuesday: Conditioning (6:00pm) & Hitting (7:00pm)
Thursday: Dynamic Throwing (6:15pm- 7:15pm) & Strength and Conditioning (7:15pm)
Saturday: Dynamic Throwing & Arm Strength (11:00am), Strength and Conditioning (12:00pm), Hitting (1:00pm)
Phase 3: March 1st to April 10th, 2025
*Volume in phase 3 decreases as training volume increases with club teams*
Hitting - 1 session per week
Dynamic Throwing & Defense - 1 session per week
Strength & Conditioning - 2 sessions per week
The holistic nature of the Academy Program will encompass skill development, the implementation of a mental approach to the game, physical development for enhanced performance, and injury prevention. The Academy Program will allow players to combine all training sessions at a reduced cost (approximately $22/session). The Academy Program will also include periodic testing of key on-field metrics (e.g. throwing velocity & bat speed).
Phase 1: November 2nd to December 19th, 2024
COST: $1099 +GST
Tuesday: Conditioning (6:00pm) & Hitting (7:00pm)
Thursday: Dynamic Throwing (6:15pm- 7:15pm) & Strength and Conditioning (7:15pm)
Saturday: Dynamic Throwing & Arm Strength (11:00am), Strength and Conditioning (12:00pm), Hitting (1:00pm)
Phase 2: January 7th to February 22nd, 2025 Registration will open September 10th, 2024
COST: $1099 +GST
Tuesday: Conditioning (6:00pm) & Hitting (7:00pm)
Thursday: Dynamic Throwing (6:15pm- 7:15pm) & Strength and Conditioning (7:15pm)
Saturday: Dynamic Throwing & Arm Strength (11:00am), Strength and Conditioning (12:00pm), Hitting (1:00pm)
Phase 3: March 1st to April 10th, 2025
*Volume in phase 3 decreases as training volume increases with club teams*
Hitting - 1 session per week
Dynamic Throwing & Defense - 1 session per week
Strength & Conditioning - 2 sessions per week
Hitting Sessions
The focus of each hitting session will be education. Hitters will learn the factors that influence the effectiveness of a swing, the areas of their swing that require adjustments, and how to self-monitor progress. The off-season hitting progression will cover the following:
1. Developing consistency in the prep phases of the swing
2. Improving transfer of power to maximize solid contact
3. Developing a consistent hitting approach
Sessions will include the use of video analysis and radar gun readings to track bat speed.
1. Developing consistency in the prep phases of the swing
2. Improving transfer of power to maximize solid contact
3. Developing a consistent hitting approach
Sessions will include the use of video analysis and radar gun readings to track bat speed.
Dynamic Throwing
This training program is designed specifically to develop strong, dynamic and healthy throwing mechanics for softball players.
We will focus on:
-correct warm up & cool down routines
-developing arm health by improving throwing patterns - no wrist flicks!!!
-develop arm strength through a progression that will include long toss, plyo balls, and drills to incorporate footwork
-challenging players with complex movement drills to make them dynamic throwers on the field
We will focus on:
-correct warm up & cool down routines
-developing arm health by improving throwing patterns - no wrist flicks!!!
-develop arm strength through a progression that will include long toss, plyo balls, and drills to incorporate footwork
-challenging players with complex movement drills to make them dynamic throwers on the field
Strength & Conditioning
The physical demands placed on softball players are unique. The games basic skills require incredible amounts of power and speed that must be combined with balance and stability in order to perform them with precision. The athletic, core-based training style employed by Diamondawgs Conditioning will develop an athlete's strength while teaching them to stabilize their pelvis and core, maintain balance throughout dynamic movements, transfer power efficiently through the body, repeat mechanics with precision, move with greater efficiency and speed. Each training session will be led by a certified strength & conditioning coach.
An off-season strength program that builds balance, strength, power, and agility will improve:
-Power at the plate
-Bat control
-Ability to locate pitches
-Range at all positions
-Foot speed on defense
-Speed on the base paths
-Ability to stay healthy
*This is a female-only training group
An off-season strength program that builds balance, strength, power, and agility will improve:
-Power at the plate
-Bat control
-Ability to locate pitches
-Range at all positions
-Foot speed on defense
-Speed on the base paths
-Ability to stay healthy
*This is a female-only training group