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MENU ALBANY REGIONAL REGISTER ONLINE REFUND POLICY CONTACT US NCAA COMPLIANCE PROSPECT QUESTIONNAIRE JUNIOR DAY SOFTBALL JUNIOR DAY SOFTBALL | Albany Regional DESIGNED FOR 2018 AND 2019 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES **ALSO OPEN TO 2020 GRADS** ALBANY REGIONAL → HOSTED BY The Sage Colleges | Troy, New York Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 EACH CAMP HAS LIMITED ENROLLMENT | ONLINE REGISTRATION IS IMMEDIATE WHEN CAMP IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY FEATURING Iona College Marist College The Sage Colleges Salve Regina University University of Albany University of Massachusetts Junior Day is designed for 2018 and 2019 high school graduates. This event is designed for players who just finished their junior year (2018 grads) or are just beginning their junior year (2019 grads). The event is for those players who are focused on becoming college softball student-athletes. The camp will feature quality instruction from active college coaches in uniform, evaluations provided by the coaching staff through the instructional process, a Discussion on College Athletics for both players and parents. The camp is open to all 2018 and 2019 high school graduates and is restricted in enrollment. Players who graduate high school in 2020 are eligible to register but must understand the prospect event is designed for the older players. The player-to-coach ratio will not exceed 8:1. The camp is in compliance with all NCAA rules. The Pitching / Catching Session will run from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The Infield / Outfield Session will run from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The Hitting Session will run from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. All campers and their parents from every session should attend the Discussion on College Athletics held at 11:00 AM. Each Session will consist of instruction in the following areas; skill work, strength work, mental training, and education about the recruitment process. All skill work is in small groups and one-on-one and will be age specific. The cost of the camp will be $175 for one session, $275 for two sessions or $325 for three sessions. Space is limited. These sessions are expected to fill quickly. Our goal for a player-to-coach ratio is 6:1 but will not exceed 8:1. ALL PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE Instruction from all coaches attending the event. Opportunities to ask questions about their skills and get to know the college coaches. One-on-one and small group instruction. An open discussion about the NCAA recruiting process, rules, and regulations (parents are encouraged to either stay or come back for this segment. Questions are encouraged as to help answer questions and bust myths about the recruiting process). All campers will receive a Division I quality, moisture wicking men's t-shirt at check-in to wear during camp and take home. PITCHING OPTION $175 CATCHING OPTION $175 HITTING OPTION $175 INFIELD OPTION $175 OUTFIELD OPTION $175 INFIELD / HITTING $275 OUTFIELD / HITTING $275 CATCHING / HITTING $275 PITCHING / HITTING $275 PITCHING / INFIELD $275 CATCHING / INFIELD $275 PITCHING / OUTFIELD $275 CATCHING / OUTFIELD $275 PITCH / INFIELD / HITTING $325 CATCH / INFIELD / HITTING $325 CATCH / OUTFIELD / HITTING $325 PITCH / OUTFIELD / HITTING $325 A TYPICAL EVENT CONSISTS OF 48 PITCHERS | 20 CATCHERS | 60 INFIELDERS / OUTFIELDERS | 64 HITTERS ONLINE REGISTRATION IS IMMEDIATE WHEN CAMP IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSES AUTOMATICALLY EVALUATION Each player will receive verbal feedback from the different levels of college softball represented at the camp. Coaches will evaluate each player based on their experiences at their level of college softball and give feedback when appropriate. This will allow each participating softball player the opportunity to get a much clearer idea of where their skills may fit at the college level. Because we want full interaction between coaches and players we do not provide written evaluations. We ask our staff to be fully engaged in the teaching and evaluating process and not be lost in a form. For this reason, we highly encourage players to ask questions of the staff and obtain any and all information they would like to know. The evaluation is designed to be informative but not restrictive. Each Junior Day Regional can differ slightly when it comes to the feedback given but generally speaking players will be evaluated in areas of the game such as: arm speed (velocity), ball exit speed off of bat, home to first base, and throwing accuracy. Players will also be instructed in improving the skills areas that they are having evaluated. Through dialogue with the coach’s players will be provided with information that they can use to compare and contrast where they stand with current college softball players. WHY IS IT A CAMP AND A SHOWCASE? Well, because it's the best of both worlds. Players want to showcase their skills to coaches but they should also want to learn from the coaches. Coaches want to evaluate players and their skills so they can teach them appropriately, just like they do with their own players. Coaches also want to see how players react to new instruction, new techniques and how they socialize with peers and other coaches. THE COLLEGE COACHES AT JUNIOR DAY ARE ON THE FIELD ALL DAY JUST LIKE THEY ARE FOR THEIR OWN PRACTICES & GAMES DISCUSSION ON COLLEGE ATHLETICS The College Athletics Education Seminar will be held during camp and is for all members of the family. The seminar will last approximately a 45-60 minutes. The discussion will cover topics like: The NCAA Recruiting Rules, How to Promote Yourself, What Coaches Look For, The Best Way to Make a Video, What to Expect Playing College Athletics and How to Talk to College Coaches. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and will come out of the event having a much better idea of What College Athletics is All About. Parents and players are encouraged to ask questions during the discussion. JUNIOR DAY IS RUN BY CURRENT COLLEGE COACHES PITCHING / CATCHING SESSION → 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM This session will include advanced instruction and problem solving on all aspects of pitching including mechanics, pitch variation, delivery tempo, and adjustments to improve command. We will work via lecture and drills throughout the course of the sessions. The catching segment will cover various drills for receiving, blocking and throwing footwork. During the skill sessions, pitchers will be divided into small groups, with all bullpen work being done one-on-one with the various coaches. Catchers will work in small groups with one-on-one instruction on drill work and live bullpen work. All players will be placed in small groups with other participants of similar age. INFIELD / OUTFIELD SESSION → 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM footwork drills, throwing drills, hands / glove development and proper positioning. Each infielder will work individually in the "field" with the members of our coaching staff. Infielders will be divided into groups by age and will receive many repetitions. All players will be placed in small groups with other participants of similar age. The last hour of Flexibility, Strength, and Conditioning Session will be run with the Hitting Session. If a player is registered for both Infield / Outfield and Hitting they will only go through this segment once. HITTING SESSION → 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM This session will focus on sound fundamental techniques of hitting via lecture, tee work, dry swing breakdown, side toss, and live hitting in the cage. Each hitter will work individually in the cages with the members of our coaching staff. Hitters will be divided into groups by age and will receive many swings. All players will be placed in small groups with other participants of similar age. The first hour of Flexibility, Strength, and Conditioning Session will be run with the Infield /Outfield Session. If a player is registered for both Infield and Hitting they will only go through this segment once. TENTATIVE CAMP SCHEDULE PITCHING / CATCHING SESSION → 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 8:00 AM → Introduction For Pi...