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Koa Sports - Mudcats Youth Softball K-1st
Koa Sports is sponsoring Girls Youth Softball for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders! The K-1st Mudcat program is an awesome opportunity for our youngest athletes. Now is your chance to be a Koa Mudcat.
Check out our Fall 2011 Koa Mudcat League for girls in 2nd-7th grades in the 2011-12 school year.
Fall 2011 Girls Mudcat Softball (Grades K & 1st)-- LIMITED SPACE!!
REGISTER HERE!
Ages: Girls in K and 1st grades for Fall 2011
Location: Potomac ES (10311 River Rd., Potomac MD 20854)
Dates: Starts 9/11 through 10/23
Times: Sundays - 11:00am-12:30pm
Cost: $170 (Cost break out: Fields/admin-$100; Coaching/insurance-$50; Jersey-$20)
Program: This girls softball program introduces the youngest athletes to the fundamentals of softball. As with other Koa programs, we handle all of the player development while you – the parents – get to sit on the sidelines and cheer! Our professional coaches, many of whom play(ed) softball at the collegiate level, work with the players on skills, drills and instructional scrimmage designed for the new player. Sessions will be on Sundays. PLEASE NOTE: We will be combing this clinic with our K-1st Co-Ed T-Ball players to give all our players a great clinic experience.
REGISTER NOW!!
Spring 2011 Girls Mudcat Softball (Grades K & 1st)-- LIMITED SPACE!!
Class Full - Practice Plan
Location: The Connelly School for the Holy Child (9029 Bradley Blvd. Potomac, MD 20854)
Dates: 3/27,4/3,4/10,4/17,(no 4/24),5/1, 5/8,5/15, raindate 5/22
Times: Sundays 1:00-2:00pm
Cost: $170/player (includes jersey)
Program: This girls softball program introduces the youngest athletes to the fundamentals of softball. As with other Koa programs, we handle all of the player development while you – the parents – get to sit on the sidelines and cheer! Our professional coaches, most of whom play(ed) softball at the collegiate level, work with the players on skills, drills and instructional scrimmage designed for the new player. Sessions will be on Sundays. PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS VERY LIMITED SPACE AT THE K & 1 AGE LEVEL.
Spring 2011 Mudcat League Prep Program (Grade 2)
Class Full Practice Plan
Location: The Connelly School for the Holy Child (9029 Bradley Blvd. Potomac, MD 20854)
Dates: 3/27,4/3,4/10,4/17,(no 4/24),5/1, 5/8,5/15, raindate 5/22
Times: Sundays 2:00-3:15pm
Cost: $170/player (includes jersey)
Program: This 2nd grade girls only softball program gets girls ready for the Fall Mudcat League. We continue to work on the fundamentals of softball with an eye toward team play in the fall. As with other Koa programs, we handle all of the player development while you – the parents – get to sit on the sidelines and cheer! Our professional coaches, most of whom play(ed) softball at the collegiate level, work with the players in skills, drills, and during an instructional scrimmage. Sessions will be on Sundays. PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS VERY LIMITED SPACE AT THIS AGE LEVEL.
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KOA GIRLS K & 1st FALL 2011 MUDCAT SOFTBALL PROGRAM FAQ’s
We’ve covered the FAQ’s about our Koa Girls K-1st Softball below, but if you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Mindi Susskind (mindi@koasports.org).
Q – Who can play in the Koa Girls K-1st Fall Softball Program?
A – Any girl who is in the Kindergarten or 1st grade for the 2011-12 school year is welcome.
Q -- How do I get in the Koa Girls K-1st Softball program?
A – It’s easy -- simply click here to register!
Q – Who will coach?
A – At Koa Sports, we believe kids can get the best training from experienced coaches and instructors (check out our Coach Bio page (click here for bios). Most of our coaches are collegiate athletes and they will run the clinics and coach the instructional scrimmages.
Q – When will the clinics be held?
A – We will play on Sunday afternoons (Times TBD). Each week we will go over different fundamentals with skills and drills and as the clinic progresses we will introduce instructional scrimmages. The 2nd Grade Only program will focus on preparing the girls for league play in the falll. Program will be held at The Connelly School of the Holy Child in Potomac..
Q -- Will there be a mid-week practice?
A -- No, not at the K-2 level.
Q – Will the games have umpires?
A – No, the K-2 level instructional scrimmages will not have umpires.
Q – Where will the program be held?
A – We will meet at The Connelly School of the Holy Child (9309 Bradley Blvd/ Potomac, MD 20854)..
Q – When is the cutoff date for spring registration?
A – March 31, 2011-- after that time please contact Mindi for placement/wait list information
Q – How much does it cost to play in the Koa K-2 Spring Softball Program?
A – The fee per player is $170.00 and includes a Koa Jersey and professional coaching.
Q – What if I already play another spring sport?
A – Koa believes kids should be playing several sports, especially at this age. Our Sunday schedule will eliminate many fall soccer conflicts.
Arrival |
Time |
Dynamic Warm-up |
5 minutes |
Ground Balls with Partner |
5 minutes |
Practice Swinging Technique |
15 minutes |
Batting/Fielding Practice/Scrimmage |
30 minutes |
Warm Down |
5 minutes |
2nd Grade Weekly Practice Plan
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Arrival |
Time |
Dynamic Warm-up |
5 minutes |
Ground Balls with Coach |
5 minutes |
**Focus of the Week** |
25 minutes |
Batting/Fielding Practice/Scrimmage |
35 minutes |
Warm Down |
5 minutes |
*Focus of the Week*
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Drills
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Week 1: Learn Koa Code, Positioning on the Field |
Field positions |
Week 2: Ground Balls |
Focusing on correct fielding position (alligator) |
Week 3: Base Running |
Correct order to run around the field, run through 1st base |
Week 4: Proper Swings |
Squish the bug, hand placement on the bat, weight transfer |
Week 5: Defense Positioning on the Field |
Ready positions for all positions, including batter |
Week 6: Hitting |
Making eye contact with the ball |
| Week 7: Advanced Fielding |
Attempting throws to 1st, focusing on plays once ball is in play |
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