Sparks Area Girls Softball Winter Camp & Clinic at Forge Elite Athletic Development Center
Forge Elite Athletic Development Center, 865 Deming Way, Sparks, NV 89431
CAMP DATES
January 3-5, 2025
Directed by Ron Sparks
AGE GROUP
Revolution Softball Camp & Clinic is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18.
CAMP FEES
Full Day: $399 (9am-3pm)
*Lunch not included
* Team Discounts Available: Click Here For More Info
OVERVIEW
FORGE Elite Athletic Development is a new state of the art indoor athletic training facility in Sparks. We’re excited to host the Revolution Softball Camps & Clinics at FORGE Elite Athletic Development. Join us and improve your softball skills this winter and summer!
Camp is open to all ages and ability levels. Each camper will be assessed and grouped with campers of similar age and ability levels. Adjustments to the groups may be made throughout the week to provide campers with opportunities to train with and compete against different players. Drills, games, and scrimmages are designed to help each camper learn, improve, and have fun!
Camp Director
Coach Ron Sparks has over 15 years of experience coaching at all levels. He is the Head Coach for the Muckdogs Baseball Club’s 15U Summer Team and 18U Black Fall/Winter Team. He’s also coached the 9U and 15U teams.
Coach Sparks was one of the original baseball coaches at Spanish Springs High School where he led the program for 6 years. After Spanish Springs, Coach Sparks coached baseball at North Valleys High School for 5 years. Coach Sparks has also served as a Hitting Consultant at Yerington High School.
Developing fundamental skills are an important part of Coach Sparks’ approach to the game. He also enjoys sharing his expertise in the hitting approach.
Coach Sparks is excited to share his knowledge and experience at the Revolution Softball Camps.
What to Expect
At Revolution Softball Camps you’ll receive individualized softball training through a superior curriculum regardless your age or ability level. We want young softball players to improve in every aspect of their game; our camps put a focus on individual skill development while incorporating drills and games to emphasize teamwork and fun!
Features of our softball staff include: Low camper-to-coach ratios; Groups based off of age & ability level; Fun, energetic, & experienced staff.
Supervision: The staff supervises campers for the entire duration of the softball camp. For overnight camps, the staff will reside in the dormitories with the campers, providing supervision. Campers are expected to show respect towards other campers and the host facility. All staff are background checked for added safety.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS
Each camper will:
- Develop their technical skills & tactical knowledge
- Participate in individual skill work position specific training
- Participate in camp games with a chance to win prizes
- Compete amongst their peers in small games & scrimmages based on age and ability levels
- Be given the opportunity to work with college &/or high school coaches & college players all week long
- Make new friends
…and most importantly: HAVE FUN!
TYPICAL CAMP CURRICULUM
Batting: Will focus on batting stance, hit and runs, bunting, pull hitting, opposite field hitting, and hitting for power
Fielding: Will work on groundballs, pop-fly’s, relay throws, fly-balls, pickles, and turning double plays
Pitching: Will work on communication between catcher and pitcher, types of pitches, pitching motions, and release points
Base-Running: Will practice hit and runs, stealing, tagging up, and pickles
Position Specific Training: All campers will practice throughout the day and week training at their desired positions.
*Curriculum may vary location by location and is up to the discretion of the director & staff on site.
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Day Campers: First day check-in is Friday at 8:45AM; Drop-off is at 9AM for Saturday and Sunday. Campers should be picked up at 3PM each day. (Bring a bagged lunch)
Make sure campers bring all necessary softball equipment, a refillable water bottle, lunch, & snack. (See below)
Softball Typical Daily Schedule*
9:00am – Commuters arrive, stretching and warm-up
9:15am – Position work with coaches
10:15am – Offensive/defensive Stations
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Team softball drills
2:00pm – Offensive/defensive stations and scrimmaging
3:00pm – End of day for full day campers
*Schedule may vary location by location and is up to the discretion of the director & staff on site.
What to Bring to Camp
Below is a suggested list of items to bring to camp. We suggest that campers do not bring expensive personal items such as cell phones or laptops. Campers are allowed to bring cell phones to camp to contact their guardians, but they are not allowed on the field during training sessions. Please label every article you bring to camp. All personal items are the responsibility of each camper. Revolution Softball and its camp staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten items.
- Health Form
- Glove, Bat, Helmet, Cleats, Catchers Gear (If Catcher)
- Water Bottle
- Athletic Socks
- Sliding Pads
- Shorts
- T-Shirts
- Off-Field Clothes
- Hat
- Sneakers
- Alarm Clock (overnight only)
- Pillow (overnight only)
- Blanket/Sleeping Bag (overnight only)
- Twin XL Bedding Linens (overnight only)
- Pajamas (overnight only)
- Flip Flops/Shower Shoes (overnight only)
- Sweatshirt (overnight only)
- Bathing Suit & Towel TBD (overnight only)
- Spending Money – we recommend bringing no more than $50 (overnight Only)
- Sunscreen (overnight only)
- Toiletries (overnight only)
- Shower Towel (overnight only)
CAMP REVIEWS
“The staff at Revolution Softball Camp went above and beyond to create a supportive and inclusive environment for players of all skill levels.”
Sophia B.
“The coaches were super patient and made it fun. They broke down proper swinging methods and helped me improve my swing by tweaking my stance and follow through.”
Lily H.
“It was so much fun to spend part of the summer with other players who love this sport like me!”
Emma M.
