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Super Clinic Big League Experience Ltd.
2008 BLE OPENING DAY
SUPER CLINIC
CALGARY, B.C.
April 5 & 6th
Location of Calgary West Soccer Center, site of the
2008 BLE SPRING TRAINING Super Clinic: View Location
Head Instructor Marty Lehn, Scout for the Milwaukee Brewers and Canadian Olympic Team Coach and Jim Lawson, owner of Pro Baseball Force and former professional pitcher in Oakland A's organization, invite both players and coaches to start the season off by joining them and their experienced, high powered team of instructors at the “BLE SPRING TRAINING SUPER CLINIC” to be held on April 5th & 6th at Soccer West Facility in West Calgary. This important weekend will give players, parents and coaches the opportunity to work directly with those who work with today’s major leaguers and tomorrow's stars. The NCCP "INITIATION" Coaches certification will be offered.
For additional information—visit our clinics page. Please note, all coaches must complete the online component of the new certification through NCCP prior to the SUPER CLINIC at : Complete online component here.
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Overdraft of Coach's Clinic Topics
2004 Canadian Olympic Team Coach Marty Lehn is looking forward to continue developing Canada's next Olympian.
- Baseball 101
- ABC's of Pitching
- Hitting Philosophy and Mechanics
- Catching Fundamentals and Mechanics
- Infield Mechanics and Drills
- Fundamentals of Throwing
- Baserunning Techniques and Strategy
- Practice Planning and Oranization
- Outfield Play and Practice
Instructors
Marty Lehn
Co-owner and Director of the BLE Camps and Tournaments,
Marty is an active Scout for the Milwaukee Brewers and coached the Canadian
Olympic Team at the 2004 Olympics.
Jim Lawson
Is the President of Pro Baseball Force (instructional company) in Calgary as well as the Head Coach of the National Sport Academy. Jim was drafted by and played for the Oakland A’s organization. Jim also played for the Canadian National Team in 1986.
Chris Pritchett
Chris is a former Major League Player with the Anaheim Angels and
Philadelphia Phillies. He is now the hitting coach for the Vancouver
Canadians who are an affiliate club with the Oakland A's. Chris was a 2nd
round draft pick and standout from UCLA.
Brandon Newell
Scout for Milwaukee Brewers and former pitcher for the NY Mets Organization.
Brad Doss
Hitting Coach/Bench Coach for the Calgary Vipers (2005-07) as well as the Hitting Coach for University of Calgary (2002-06). Brad has also worked with MLB as an International Hitting Coach (2003-07).
Dave Ruhr
Canadian National Team member from 1998-2002. Dave played with the Armstrong Atlantic State University in Georgia as well as the Allan Hancock Community College in California.
Darren Tecklenburg
Darren was inducted to the Huntington University Hall of Fame in 2002. He played for the Canadian National Team in 1990 and played college ball for Huntington University in Indiana. Darren is an instructor at the Big League Experience Summer Camps.
Derek McPherson
Played for Paris College in Texas, Malaspina University in Nanaimo and also played for the Prairie Baseball Academy in Lethbridge.
Neil Cory
Played with the Canadian National Team 2002/2003.
Player's SUPER CLINIC Cost (2 Days)
9 - 12 yr Clinic $99.00
13 - 15 yr Clinic $119.00
15 + Clinic $119.00
Coach's Clinic Costs
2 Day Coach's Clinic $99.00
I want to take my "INITIATION" certification.
* PLEASE NOTE NCCP certification charge is EXTRA.
BLE OPENING DAY SUPER CLINIC COACH'S SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH
8:00 AM
Registration Opens
9:15 AM
Coaches Introduction – Welcome
9:30 AM
Throwing 101 – Drills to Enhance and Develop
10:20 AM
Hitting Mechanics and Fundamentals
11:15AM
Catching Fundamentals and Mechanics
NOON
LUNCH—Visit Exhibits
1:00 PM
Pitching the Game
1:55 PM
Practice Planning—Keep them wanting more.
2:45 PM
Swing Repair and Drills
3:35 PM
Infielding Mechanics and Fundamentals
4:20 PM
ALL COACHES HOT STOVE SESSION
SUNDAY, APRIL 6TH
8:30 AM
Making ETHICAL Decisions/EAP
9:20 AM
Effective Pre-Game Routine
10:10 AM
Catching – Controlling the Game
10:55 AM
Baserunning –Stealing runs
11:30 AM
LUNCH
12:30 PM
Pitching – Mastering Different Pitches
1:40 PM
Turning the Double Play
2:25 PM
Outfield play - Drills and Mechanics
3:10 PM
Team Defense vs. Team Offense
BLE OPENING DAY SUPER CLINIC PLAYER'S SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH
8:00 AM
Registration Opens
9 AM to 11 AM
9 to 12 yr old Session
11:15 AM to 1:45 PM
13 to 15 yr old Session
2 PM to 4:30 PM
15 plus Session
SUNDAY, APRIL 6TH
9 AM to 11 AM
9 to 12 yr old Session
11:15 AM to 1:45 PM
13 to 15 yr old Session
2 PM to 4:30 PM
15 plus Session
Regarding NCCP Certification
All aspects of INITIATION certification will be covered during the two full days of the clinic. All coaches attending both days can receive their INITIATION COACHING certification.
