Off-Season Clinics
The following off-season clinic opportunities are listed in order by date, with the soonest clinic appearing first. Please be sure to view the entire page to see all of the opportunities available.
Hitting with Nicole (January 24)
We're excited to have Nicole bring her hitting expertise to support our program this year with some small group sessions for an hour each. She'll review the fundamentals of hitting and even go over some drills that players can replicate at home.
THIS SESSION IS FULL.
Ages
Current 3rd-8th graders, but we'll have groups of 5 players for each time slot on January 24:
- 1-2 pm
- 2-3 pm
- 3-4 pm
Cost
$25 per player
Instructors
Nicole Schmitt, recent graduate and standout hitter for the University of Minnesota Duluth
When & Where
Saturday, January 24, starting at 1 pm (Sessions are full)
Wisconsin Heights High School, South Gym
What to Bring
- Bat (If you don't have one, let us know and we'll have some available. Email us at whyouthsoftball@gmail.com)
- Batting helmet
- Water
Pitching with Rick
We're so glad to have Rick back again this year to provide 3 sessions of pitching instruction for our 3rd-6th grade players. This is his third year supporting our program by helping us provide a local, affordable option for pitchers who are just getting started or in their first few years of the position.
THESE SESSIONS ARE FULL.
Ages
We'll have two sessions on three separate dates. Please sign up for the time that works best for you and plan to attend all three dates:
- 6-7 pm
- 7-8 pm
Cost
$40 per player
Instructors
Rick Monson, who currently serves as the head coach of the Monticello/New Glarus High School softball team and has experience as a pitching coach for Verona High School and Edgewood.
When & Where
- Tuesday, February 17
- Tuesday, February 24
- Tuesday, March 3
Wisconsin Heights High School, South Gym
What to Bring
- Glove
- Water
- Pitchers should bring their own catcher
Catching
This clinic is for those who already specialize at the catching position on the field, or who have played the catching position and want to learn more. General skills needed to be a catcher at the U12 or U14 levels will be covered, including stance, blocking, and throwing down to second base to get a runner out when they are trying to steal a base.
Ages
Current 5th-8th graders
Cost
Free
Instructor
Jeremy Slaney, youth softball coach and board member
Rachel Lawler, board member
When & Where
Sunday, March 15 - Time changed to 10 am due to musical.
Wisconsin Heights High School, South Gym
What to Bring
- Catching gear (if you have some)
- Glove
- Water
Sliding & Base Running
This clinic will cover both sliding and basic base running. We will also cover tagging up for fly balls.
Note: Some of our younger players may not need to slide at their current level of play, but the sooner they learn this skill the easier it will be to master it for games.
Ages
We'll have two groups for this session:
- 3rd-5th graders (1-2 pm)
- 6th-8th graders (2-3 pm)
Cost
Free
Instructor
Kristin Westphal, youth softball coach and board member
Jeremy Herman, youth softball coach and board member
When & Where
Sunday, April 12 starting at 1 pm
Wisconsin Heights High School, Varsity softball field if weather permits, or the South Gym if not.
What to Bring
- Sneakers for running in the gym
- Wear softball pants, leggings or joggers (cover your legs)
- Water
Hitting with 608 Skills Academy (April 12)
608 Skills Academy is returning this year to hold some small group sessions for an hour each. They'll review the fundamentals of hitting and include stations to review drills to improve your hitting form to regularly find success.
Ages
We'll have two groups for this session:
- 3rd-5th graders (3:30-4:30 pm)
- 6th-8th graders (4:45-5:45 pm)
Cost
$25 per player
Instructor
Olivia and Regin from 608 Skills Academy
When & Where
Sunday, April 12 starting at 3:30 pm
Wisconsin Heights High School, Varsity softball field if weather permits, or the South Gym if not.
What to Bring
- Bat (If you don't have one, let us know and we'll have some available. Email us at whyouthsoftball@gmail.com)
- Batting helmet
- Water
Long Throws, Cutoffs and Tagging Runners
This clinic will discuss throwing mechanics for long throws. We will also cover how to handle cutoffs during game scenarios as well as tagging runners correctly where there is a play at the base.
Ages
We'll have two groups for this session:
- 3rd-5th graders (1-2 pm)
- 6th-8th graders (2-3 pm)
Cost
Free
Instructor
Jeremy Herman, youth softball coach and board member
Kristin Westphal, youth softball coach and board member
When & Where
Sunday, April 19 starting at 1 pm
Wisconsin Heights High School, Varsity softball field if weather permits, or the South Gym if not.
What to Bring
- Glove
- Water
2026 Off-Season Clinics
For the Off-Season 2026, the Wisconsin Heights Youth Softball program is offering some skill- and position-specific opportunities to prepare our players for success during the Summer 2026 season.
- Hitting with Nicole - January 24 (full), more dates coming
- Pitching with Rick - February 17, February 24, March 3 (full)
- Catching - March 15
- Sliding & Base Running - April 12
- Hitting with 608 Skills Academy - April 12
- Long Throws, Cutoffs and Tagging Runners - April 19
Pitching Open Gyms 2026
We have 6 open gym opportunities for pitchers from March 22 through May 3, 2026.
Pitchers should bring their own catcher.
Gym space, indoor balls and home plates will be provided. No instruction will be provided by the program.
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