Events & Calendars Amherst College Baseball 2017 Winter Instructional Clinic

For the 26th consecutive winter, our coaching staff and players will be conducting an instructional
clinic for two different age groups. For the 7th straight year we have been able to keep the clinic fee
constant in order to encourage attendance. The purpose of the instructional clinic is to teach individual
players baseball skills and techniques. Players will participate in small groups and will be given
individual attention and instruction by college coaches and players.

The clinic will take place in Calvin Coolidge Cage at Amherst College. Built in 1905 and recently
renovated, Coolidge Cage is one of the best indoor baseball facilities in New England. The facility fits
a regulation size infield and multiple batting cages. Players must wear sneakers (no spikes) to protect
the indoor playing surface. Participants in the hitting session should bring their personal bat and batting
helmet if they have one. There will be live hitting stations.  

Session 1 - Hitting Clinic
All age groups (ages 9 – 16): Monday, January 16, 6:30–8:15 p.m.
* Clinic will be divided into two sections for age groups 9-13 and 14-16.

 Session 2 - Pitching & Positional Play (catching, infield, outfield)
All age groups (ages 9 – 16): Wednesday, January 18, 6:30–8:15 p.m.
* Clinic will be divided into two sections for age groups 9-13 and 14-16

With the younger age group, we concentrate on basic techniques to help participants develop proper
mechanics and to build their confidence. There will be competitive and fun games for the participants
to use what they have learned and to challenge their skills.

With the older group, we concentrate on individual techniques and skills they will need to master in
order to compete at the college level. We will teach techniques and drills that participants can practice
at home or in small groups, as well as use in game situations.

We encourage parents and coaches to attend and observe the instruction and drills. This way, parents
and coaches can reinforce correct fundamentals of the player.  

Cost for attending one session: $60

Cost for attending two sessions: $110

To register for the clinic, please fill out and submit the online registration form that can be found at:

http://athletics.amherst.edu/sports/bsb/camps_and_clinics

Questions call: 413-542-2284
Information and clinic details will be sent to participants upon registration.