Stratford Brakettes Announce Clinic Schedule

June 27, 2011 - The Stratford Brakettes have announced their 2011 Softball Clinics schedule for Frank DeLuca Hall of Fame Field. Under the direction of Manager John Stratton and assistant Amber Radomski, the clinics run from July 8 through July 19. They are open to girls ages eight through high school seniors and they are instructional in nature.

Download a copy of the Clinic Brochure.

There is one Catching Session (#1) and one Beginning Pitching Session (#2), as well as skills sessions for Offense/Hitting (#3) and Defense/Throwing (#4). With the exception of Catching, which is a one-day event, the other sessions are two days and run from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon daily.

The Catching session is Friday, July 8 at DeLuca Field. The proper mechanics used in catching, learning to properly make the throw to second base, blocking pitches in the dirt, as well as all the intricacies of the position will be taught by the Brakettes catchers.

Beginning Pitching starts with the fundamentals of pitching, developing a motion, and progresses through the different grips and spins used in the rise ball, drop, and change of pace. It takes place Monday-Tuesday, July 11-12.

All aspects of Offense/Hitting will be covered in Session #3 on Thursday-Friday, July 14-15, while the fundamentals of Fielding, Throwing, and defensive situations will be covered in Session #4 on Monday-Tuesday, July 18-19.

In addition to Stratton and his coaching staff, the 2011 Brakettes' players will be participating in each of the clinics. Rachele Fico, Brandice Balschmiter and Stephanie Call will be assisting in the pitching session, while Mandie Fishback, Ashley Waters, Carly Normandin, and Amber Radomski are some of the position players who will be in attendance.

With the exception of the Catching Clinic which is $50, the two-day sessions are $90 each with discounts available for attending multiple clinics. All clinic participants receive a complimentary season pass good for all 2011 Brakettes home games.

For additional information, call (203) 378-7262; E-mail our office at brakettes05@hotmail.com; or
download a copy of the Clinic Brochure.