Next is Caroline Hardy, Volunteer Assistant Coach for
@GaTechSoftball
and a 2019 SEC Champion as a player for
@AlabamaSB
! She’s speaking on “Hitting for Extra Bases and Bench Culture.”
“Bench culture is really team culture.” -Caroline Hardy
Yesterday we had a new record set for the GACA All-Star homerun derby!
@KendallWells00
hit a total of 49 home runs in three rounds beating the former record of 40 home runs set by Geri Ann Glasco in 2012.
Speaker Spotlight!🎙
Our first speaker of the day will be
@Coach_A_Mo
, Georgia Tech Softball Head Coach! Come learn how to Develop Infielders from a D1 coach.
#GACAClinic2022
We have gotten started here in Macon with the 2021 GACA Softball Coaches Clinic!
@CatchingCoopers
shared some phenomenal insight into catching with our opening session!
Coming back from lunch, we have Zack Graham head coach from Alexander High School! He’s talking about “Starting a program with a solid foundation”.
“I don’t tell my players I love them everyday, I SHOW them I love them every day.”
The Lambert HS softball coaching staff gave us a great session on team culture!
@LambertSftBall
is coming off a season that included a 26 game winning streak.
The annual GACA Softball Junior All-Star game is coming up next Tuesday 6/7 at 2:00pm. We will be live at West Georgia Softball Complex! If you can’t make it in person, tune in virtually with the link below!
GACA Softball Games via
@YouTube
First speaker was Coach Wolfe from Buford High School. He is a 10-time softball state championship coach! He spoke on his “Absolutes of Coaching”.
“Prepare your players for the path, not the path for your players.” -
@bhscoachwolfe
How to create a balance between High School- Travel ball- Instructors as coach. Thank you
@coachnewland22
for sharing your insight into this topic!
@Softball_CHHS
Good morning from Macon! We are getting our 2023 Softball Coaches Clinic started off with
@coach_burford
talking about building and cultivating team culture.
#GACAClinic2023
First up in our lineup of clinic speakers is Claudia Cooper! She will be sharing her extensive knowledge on catching. 🔥
@CatchingCoopers
#GACAClinic2021
Thank you to all the Region Champion Head Coaches that came out today to vote on North & South Junior All-Star teams, and All-State Teams from all classifications!
Speaker Spotlight! 🎙
In the afternoon, we will have Coach Matt Kelley from
@NOHSfastpitch
speaking on how to build the complete hitter!
#GACASBClinic2022
Next up in our awesome lineup of clinic speakers is Lambert HS coaching staff! Both, Brooks Youngblood and Macy Stovall, will be tag teaming a session about establishing team culture! 🔥
#GACAclinic2021
🚨NEW ALL-STAR GAME LINK🚨
We have a new link for everyone that would like to watch all the Junior All-Stars play softball tomorrow starting at 2:00pm!!
Link here:
2019 All-State Teams for all classifications will be sent out to head coaches on Monday of next week! And will be available to the public on the GACA website following that.
Last but not least, for our speakers today we have Jennifer Fenton-Maloney former
@AlabamaSB
player and current
@CreekviewSB
Head Coach talking about “Becoming a Triple Threat from the Left Side”.
“Speed doesn’t kill if you’re not on base. Slappers need to get on base.”
Second in our all-star line up of clinic speakers is Haleigh Dickey! Dickey is the current owner of
@DickeysDugout_
, and is a former UNC softball standout. Haleigh will be sharing her knowledge of hitting with us! 🔥
#GACAclinic2021
Hey GA high school coaches! Don’t miss your chance to learn from some of the best coaches and instructors in the state on November 29 in Macon! Register at
2019 Softball Coaches Clinic is underway here in Macon, GA! We have a great lineup of speakers for today.
Tony Wolfe- Buford
Audra Thomas- Social Circle
Caroline Hardy- GT volunteer coach
Zack Graham- Alexander
Jessica Crawford- GAC
Jennifer Fenton-Maloney- Creekview
Second speaker this morning is the 2018 state championship coach, Audra Thomas from Social Circle High School. She spoke on “How to do a lot with a little: practice with limited coaches.”
“Practice plans are the key to a successful practice.” -Coach Thomas
The third speaker in our clinic line-up is Adam Newland!
@coachnewland22
is the Head Coach at Collins Hill high school and will sharing insight on how to bridge the gap between HS coaches, travel ball coaches, and private instructors! 🔥
#GACAclinic2021
Speaker Spotlight! 🎙
Our second speaker will be Lacey Ingram, Founder of Level Up Pitching Academy and former collegiate pitcher. Come learn how to manage a pitching staff from the best!
#GACASBClinic2022
Are you a Georgia HS Softball Coach? Make sure you sign up for the GACA coaches clinic being held in Macon, Ga on Wednesday November 30th. The clinic is FREE to all GACA members. Visit: to register.
Watch the GACA All-Star Softball Games at 10:00am and 2:00pm, sponsored by BSN Sports, tomorrow June 6th LIVESTREAM on Southland Sports TV! The link can be found at
Speaker Spotlight! 🎙
Rounding out our all-star lineup is Coach Ellie Viland from 2022 State Champions
@PopeFastpitch
. She will be speaking on bringing the most out of your athletes!
#GACASBClinic2022
Speaker Spotlight! 🎙
We will get to hear about building culture from Cali Barron, a former National Champion with FSU and current Head Coach at
@CHSTrojanSB
!
#GACASBClinic2022
Now speaking is Jessica Crawford former collegiate pitcher at GT and UNG, and current Head Coach at GAC. She is speaking on “How to Maximize a Pitchers Effectiveness in the Circle”.
“Coaches need to have a purpose for their pitchers bullpens.”
Coaches! We have a question for you- If you were able to choose which topics a softball pitching coach covered in a coaches clinic, what would you want to hear about? (Respond to this tweet with your opinions!)
(Con’t) All teaching positions may be considered. Second sports are a possibility. Interested applicants should email their cover letter and resume to the athletic director Matt Huntley at mhuntley
@effingham
.k12.ga.us
Effingham County-Head Softball Coach opening!
ECHS has superior facilities, many returning talented players, and competitive pay ($8,000 and 10 days coaching supplement). All teaching positions possible. Interested applicants email AD Matt Huntley at mhuntley
@effingham
.k12.ga.us
Effingham County High School is looking for their new head softball coach for the 2022-2023 school year. ECHS offers superior facilities, many returning talented players, and competitive pay (state and local salary with $8,000 and 10 days coaching supplement).
We love to see how all the awesome GA high school softball programs are handling this time being quarantined. Make a “virtual practice” and mention us for a shoutout!