Johnson & Wales University

Advanced Skills Camp

This camp is limited to 2026’s, 2027’s, 2028’s and 2029’s. Athletes will receive personalized instruction through one-on-one or small group sessions, allowing for focused skill development. The camp includes arm care techniques and softball-specific warm-up routines designed to enhance performance and prevent injury. Participants will gain valuable softball IQ, along with a deeper understanding of defensive and situational strategies. In addition, athletes will be introduced to key softball metrics used in player evaluation and development. The experience also includes educational opportunities with college coaches through live play scenarios,
offering insight into the game at the collegiate level.

Location

Friendship Park
2310 Cindy Lane
Charlotte, NC 28216

What You'll Get

• 1 on 1 instruction or small group setting instruction
• Arm care techniques
• Softball-specific warm-up techniques
• Valuable softball IQ
• Defensive and situational strategy
• Softball metrics
• Education with college coaches via live play scenarios

What to Bring

Water bottles, personal equipment (glove, bat, helmet), and catchers should bring their own gear. Helmets are required!

Camp Check In

• Camp check-in will be from 10:30 AM at Friendship Sportsplex
• Camp dismissal will be at 4:00 PM at Friendship Sportsplex

Schedule

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | Specialized Warm-up
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Throwing Progressions + Dailys
11:50 AM - 12:20 PM | Defensive Drills by Primary Position (corners, MIF, OF, P/Cs)
12:20 PM - 12:50 PM | Defensive Drills by Secondary Position (corners, MIF, OF, P/Cs)
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM | Defensive Situations
1:50 PM-2:50 PM| Hitting Drills / Education and Front Toss
2:50 PM-3:20 PM| Ryzer Metrics
3:20 PM- 4:00 PM Live Play Situations and Education
4:00 PM | Q & A / Camp Dismissal

Questions

Courtney Orr | Courtney.orr@jwu.edu | 980-598-1852