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At Diamondawgs we strive to engage our athletes as an active part of the learning process by providing them with detailed information about the skill or movement being executed. The athlete then develops the knowledge to self-monitor and make the necessary adjustments rather than relying external feedback for each repetition. We understand that athletes must get to the point where they can feel their mistakes in order to correct them.

Training sessions will run through the follow time frames:
​Phase 1: November-December
Phase 2: January-February
Phase 3: March-April
NOTE: although consistency of training is a key to making great off-season progress, one session is not a prerequisite for joining the next session

All sessions will be held at the Diamondawgs Training Center (Unit K 7008 5th St SE).

Softball Academy Program
For players ages 15+

​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 & 2 schedule will include:
THREE Strength & Conditioning Sessions
TWO Hitting Sessions
TWO Dynamic Throwing & Arm Strength Sessions

With the increase in club team volume, Phase 3 schedule will be single session sign-up to provide maximum flexibility for players to train around their club schedules.

Softball Jr Academy Program
For players ages 12-14

​This program is designed for players who will be in U13 or 1st year U15 next season. In order to get the most out of this training experience, players need to be coming out of U11 Advanced or have played U13 division 1 or 2 this past season. Each session will challenge players in all areas of the game (hitting, defense, arm strength) as well as giving them a safe introduction to strength training. 

Hitting

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, radar gun readings, and periodic use of bat sensors for swing data.

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.

Pitching Development

Mechanics - Command - Pitch Development - Velo - Confidence
Use this off-season to make big strides in the circle! Our coaches will take you through a progression that will impact all areas of your pitching development. 

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

Youth Skill Development (9-12 yrs)

For players who will play U13 or U11 next season
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This program runs one day per week and will cover all of the softball fundamentals as well as movement training to aid in injury prevention and improve athleticism.  All drills and progressions will be focused on players ages 9-12 and will be taught in an environment with a low player to coach ratio. At this age we are looking to build each player's confidence in their ability to hit, catch, throw, and field in order to support their development on the diamond. 

Diamondawgs Training Center

Unit K, 7008 5th St SE
Calgary, Alberta

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Phone
(403) 455-9363

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