What is the Prep Player Development (PPD)?

The PPD program is a softball training clinic targeted to players 10 yrs and younger. PPD instructors are STC Silver Hawks coaches and current players. Sessions will focus on introducing core fundamentals of throwing, infield, outfield techniques and hitting. Coaches will also introduce basic softball strategy. Previous playing experience is not required. Each session will consist of small groups to maximize coach to player instruction, drill repetition and player feedback.

When & Where?

The first session begins Nov 21st and continues to Dec 19th, Sundays only. Time for each session is 1:30 pm-2:30 pm.  All throwing and fielding sessions will be held at the Sportsplex in St Charles.

The Sportsplex is located at 1400 Foundry St, St Charles.

Our second session will begin in Jan 9th.

Cost

Each session consists of 4 indoor fielding clinics and 1 hitting clinic. The cost for each session is $75.

A t-shirt will be included for the players on their first session.

What is the PPD?

The Prep Player Development (PPD) program is a softball training clinic targeted to players 12 yrs and younger. PPD instructors are STC Silver Hawks coaches and current players. Sessions will focus on introducing core fundamentals of throwing, infield, outfield techniques and hitting. Coaches will also introduce basic softball strategy. Previous playing experience is not required. Each session will consist of small groups to maximize coach to player instruction, drill repetition and player feedback.

The St. Charles Silver Hawks are excited to announce our partnership with New Lenox Lightning. The St. Charles Silver Hawks will continue to offer our competitive 10U to 18U girls fastpitch softball teams and are committed to player development, building confidence and character. Partnering with New Lenox Lightning, a club that is respected regionally and nationally, allows us to provide all our 14U to 18U student athletes with an ELITE college exposure path.

Whether our St. Charles teams wear a Silver Hawks jersey or a New Lenox Lightning jersey, everyone will benefit from the sharing of resources, coaching collaboration, and our common goal of growing the game of softball.

Please be on the lookout for upcoming skills camps and player assessment announcements!

About New Lenox Lightning:

New Lenox Lightning is a fastpitch softball organization that travels throughout the country playing the best competition at the Class A and Gold levels! The lightning teams play PGF, USA Softball, Triple Crown and an array of the best College Exposure tournaments across the country. We expect to qualify and participate every year at the PGF Nationals or USA Softball Nationals. College recruiting is the major focus for every coach 14U through 18U.