Sparkler Pro Pitching Clinic

My catcher (Bobbi Singleton) and I attended a pro clinic at the Sparkler on Monday.  At first I was a little nervous waiting our turn.  I didn't know what to expect.  But once the gates were open and all of the pitcher/catcher combos filed onto the field I was fine and proceeded to warm up.

My dad mentioned to me that he thought that the 12 pitcher/combos looked like a little much for the pro to handle but by the time the physical and instructional part of the clinic was over he and I decided that Amanda Scarborough REALLY knows what she is doing.   She clearly explained what she was doing, what was expected of us and had all of us practice the new techniques she was teaching us...  She even spent time with each one of us during each of our new trials of her methods.

All and all it was a very good seminar.  But what I enjoyed the most and will take away from her seminar is what she said to me and it felt like she was talking directly to me at the time...  It may have felt the same for the other pitchers as well.  But what I will take away from the clinic is what she said and the way she delivered her speech.   She talked about what it takes to be a college ball player naturally, but she also told us that it takes more than just a ball player.  It takes skill, determination and pride.  I not only live and breathe softball, I love it and I respect it.  Softball it's not just a game...  It's much more than that!

(Bobbi Singleton, Amanda Scarborough and me Bulldog)

If you ever get a chance to hear Amanda Scarborough speak or go to a clinic of hers I would recommend going.