Pitching & Catching Camp + Athletes Unlimited Softball

Step 1 of 3: Submit

Please complete this form, then submit your on-line registration AND payment to secure your spot in this unique opportunity to improve your pitching & catching skills AND meet and watch some of the BEST softball players in the world compete!

Pitching & Catching School + Athletes Unlimited Softball Dates:
Session 1: June 20-21, 2023
Session 2: June 26-27, 2023

Locations:

Day 1 of BOTH Sessions: Pitching & Catching School
Joliet Junior College Event Center
1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet, IL 60431

Day 2 of BOTH Sessions: "Unlimited Game Day Experience" AND Athletes Unlimited Games
Parkway Bank Sports Complex
27 Jennie Finch Way
Rosemont, IL 60018

Lead Instructors for Pitching & Catching Camp:
Pitching: Myndie Berka, BreakThrew Fastpitch Founder
Catching: Emily Marino, Head Softball Coach - Joliet Junior College

A few Athletes Unlimited players will make an appearance at the "Unlimited Game Day Experience" for a Q/A & Autograph Session

Additional staff includes: Current and former college softball players

What You Will Learn At Pitching/Catching School:

  1. Mechanics (pitchers)
  2. Speed/power development (pitchers)
  3. Controlling the ball/targets (both)
  4. Change-ups (pitchers)
  5. Throwing, Blocking, Receiving, Framing (catchers)
  6. Growth Mindset & Failure = Opportunity (both)
  7. Habit Building and Routines (both)
  8. Competing with Confidence (both)
  9. Pitcher/Catcher Communication (both)
  10. Non-Verbal Communication/Body Language (both)

What You Will Get:

Day 1: Joliet Junior College Events Center (Joliet, IL)
6-Hours of Pitching & Catching Camp (Skill Development)
1-Hour Mindset Session & Pizza Party
BreakThrew Fastpitch T-Shirt
BreakThrew Fastpitch Notebook & Pen

Day 2: Parkway Bank Sports Complex (Rosemont, IL)
"Unlimited Game Day Experience" which includes:
1 Ticket to Athletes Unlimited Games (double header)
$10 voucher for concession stand
Poster to use to get autographs
Unlimited Game Day Experience t-shirt
Fun Stations that are ON the Athletes Unlimited Field
- radar speed
- bat speed
- time around the bases
- target competitions
- hand/eye coordination challenges
Q&A session & autograph session with some Athletes Unlimited players
Picture on the Athletes Unlimited field
Pre-Game Parade before Game 1 (walk around the outfield)
Special seating to be with an Athletes Unlimited "Star in the Stand" during one or both games

Who Should Attend Summer School?

Summer School is open to any and all pitchers and catchers who want to improve their physical skills and mindset!

Athletes will be put into small groups with others of a similar age and/or skill level so that instruction can be provided for pitchers/catchers that are beginners, intermediate or advanced!

The athlete to instructor ratio will be 8/1 or lower so that each pitcher and catcher will get feedback specific to her needs from coaches during camp!

SESSION 1: 6/20-21

Tuesday, 6/20 (Joliet Junior College):
1:00pm-5:00pm - Pitching & Catching Camp
5:00-6:00pm - Mindset Classroom Session & PIZZA PARTY!
6:00-8:00pm - Pitching & Catching Camp

ALL of Day 1 will be at:
Joliet Junior College Events Center
1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet, IL 60431

Wednesday, 6/21 (Parkway Bank Sports Complex):
1:30pm-3:30pm - Unlimited Game Day Experience
4:00 - Gates OPEN to fans
4:30 - Pre-Game Parade before Game 1 (walk around the outfield)
5:00pm AND 7:30pm: Athletes Unlimited Games

ALL of Day 2 will be at:
Parkway Bank Sports Complex
27 Jennie Finch Way
Rosemont, IL 60018

SESSION 2: 6/26-27

Monday, 6/26 (Joliet Junior College):
1:00pm-5:00pm - Pitching & Catching Camp
5:00-6:00pm - Mindset Classroom Session & PIZZA PARTY!
6:00-8:00pm - Pitching & Catching Camp

ALL of Day 1 will be at:
Joliet Junior College Events Center
1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet, IL 60431

Tuesday, 6/27 (Parkway Bank Sports Complex):
12:00pm-2:00pm - Unlimited Game Day Experience
2:30 - Gates OPEN to fans
3:00 - Pre-Game Parade before Game 1 (walk around the outfield)
3:30pm AND 6:00pm: Athletes Unlimited Games

ALL of Day 2 will be at:
Parkway Bank Sports Complex
27 Jennie Finch Way
Rosemont, IL 60018

Bring A Friend

If you have teammates, friends or siblings (ages 8-18) that aren't doing pitching/catching camp but want to join you for all the activities on Day 2 with Athletes Unlimited, you can register them for ONLY the "Unlimited Game Day Experience" and Athletes Unlimited games in the drop-down payment box below! The cost is $60 and this includes everything listed under "Day 2" above.

You can also purchase additional tickets to the Athletes Unlimited doubleheader (for adults and kids that want to attend the game only) in the drop-down box below! The cost for a ticket is $15.

Payment

Register 

Athlete (Pitcher/Catcher) Information

No refunds will be given once payment is made/confirmed in camp. If something causes you to be unable to attend, you will be given a credit to use towards another training opportunity with BreakThrew Fastpitch.
An email with specific details on what to bring, check-in time and other relevant information will be sent 7-10 days prior to the session you are registered to attend.
We are VERY excited to get to be a part of your daughter's training this summer. I'll be in touch with more information soon!

Myndie Berka
BreakThrew Fastpitch Owner/Instructor