Co-Lin will host fast pitch softball camp in June

Published Wednesday, May 14, 2008

WESSON — Copiah-Lincoln Community College will hold an All-Skills Fastpitch Softball Camp June 9-11 for players in grades 1-6 from 9 a.m. to noon and grades 7-12 from 1-4 p.m.

Campers will cover all aspects of the game of softball including fundamentals, mechanics, skills and drills for offense and defense. Players from the beginner to the advanced levels will benefit from the instruction and applications provided.

Players may register on Monday, June 9, from 8 to 9 a.m. (grades 1-6) and noon to 1 p.m. (grades 7-12) at the Lady Wolves Softball Field on the Wesson Campus.

Pre-registration is preferred for scheduling purposes, but not required. Cost for the camp is $70 and includes a camp T-shirt, limited medical insurance and drinks. Walk-up registration will be $80.

Participants should bring their cleats, glove, bat (optional); catchers should bring their catching gear.

Camp director is Lady Wolves Head Softball Coach Allen Kent. Kent, in his sixth year at the helm, has led Co-Lin to a third place finish in the 2006 NJCAA National Tournament and are currently playing in the 2008 tournament.

The Lady Wolves are the 2006 and 2008 MACJC State and NJCAA Region 23 Champions. Co-Lin has been ranked in the Top 10 in the NJCAA polls the past six seasons. Kent is a former 2-year starter for the Co-Lin baseball team and has been involved in baseball/softball for over 30 years.

Assistant directors will be long-time Co-Lin assistant softball coach Johnny Williams and first-year assistant Duane Burt. Other camp instructors will include area high school coaches along with current and former Co-Lin players.

For more information contact Coach Kent at (601) 643-8314 or (601) 757-0269 or e-mail allen.kent@colin.edu.