HCCC to Host King’s Court Softball Pitching Clinic

Herkimer, NY—Herkimer County Community College’s women’s softball team will be hosting a pitching clinic starting Saturday afternoon, February 4, 2012 in the Varsity Gym from 2-4 p.m. for ages 8-18. The clinic is a four-week progression with the rest of the sessions taking place on Sunday afternoons from 2-4 p.m. throughout the month of February.  

Pitching Coach Doug King will be the lead instructor for the clinic and brings a wealth of knowledge and vast experience at the youth, high school and college levels. This clinic will focus on all aspects of pitching. Instruction in physical skills, as well as mental skills will make you successful in the circle!  Techniques, fundamentals, grips, drills, mental preparation and focus, fielding your position, and communication with your catcher are all things that a pitcher needs to know to be successful, and will be covered.

Photo:  All-American Krista Oakes pitching in the 2011 Region III semifinals

Also assisting Coach King with the clinic will be HCCC Head Softball Coach PJ Anadio, Herkimer High School Head Coach and HCCC Assistant Coach Dan Stalteri, and HCCC Assistant Coach Amy Dommer.  Along with those coaches, HCCC's entire pitching staff will be on hand to assist, including All-American Pitcher Krista Oakes, All-State pitcher and Mohawk Valley Player of the Year Cheyenne Bumpus, All-State Pitcher and Mohawk Valley Player of the Year Jess Patterelli as well as Mollee Putnam, who was top-five in the Nation in win\loss percentage.

Campers will bring their own glove, sneakers and athletic clothing.  Cost of the four week clinic will be $75, or $25 for each individual session.  Checks can be made payable to HCCC Softball FSA.  For more information, you can email Coach Anadio at Peter.Anadio@herkimer.edu or call him at 518-848-6693.