Milton Girls Softball
Pitching Clinics
Our pitching clinics are led by experience pitching coaches and run from late winter through the spring. We offer clinics for beginners and intermediates. The beginner clinic is designed for players who have never pitched or have only pitched sparingly. The intermediate clinic is designed for players who have pitched a reasonable amount and have pitched in games.
Eligibility
These clinics are for girls in Grade 3 through Grade 8 who are interested in pitching or becoming better pitchers.
Format
The Pitching Clinic consists of four (4) 50-minute sessions over 4 weeks. Instructions include the basics of proper mechanics, correct footwork, arm circle, posture, grips for pitching. Age specific skills are taught, along with drills for accuracy, movement and power.
Where
The March clinics are held indoors at the Milton Academy - Caroline Saltonstall Gymnasium.
The April and May clinics are held outdoors at Kelly Field.
Important Note
Girls need to bring their own catcher – an adult or player. Catcher should bring bucket to sit on (if you have one), 1-2 softballs, and a small white towel to simulate home plate.
Pitching Coach - Ashley Besse
Ashley has been a pitching coach at Wellesley College, Pine Manor and Bentley.
Besse played collegiate softball at Division II Southern New Hampshire University, where she was a four-year starter for the Penmen. She was named the SNHU Female Athlete of the Year in 2007, and also earned spots on the Northeast-10 All-Conference and the NCAA Regional All-Tournament teams in her career. Besse picked up 35 wins as a pitcher for the Penmen, with a career batting average of .320. Prior to her arrival at SNHU, Besse was named the Massachusetts Gatorade Softball Player of the Year in both 2004 and 2005 while playing for Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton, Mass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Finances are tight. Do you offer any financial assistance?
Milton Girls Softball believes that every girl who is interested in playing should be able to play. If you have financial circumstances that make the registration fees a challenge, please reach out to Noreen Dolan from the Milton Resident & Parish Member Funds at 617-696-1214 or Miltonresidentsfund@gmail.com. We have a strong partnership with the Milton Resident & Parish Member Funds while keeping your circumstances private.
March Beginner Pitching
The March beginner pitching clinic runs for four (4) Fridays in March at 6pm.
March dates: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 and 3/31.
The beginner clinic is designed for players who have never pitched or have only pitched sparingly.
Location: Milton Academy - Caroline Saltonstall Gymnasium.
Cost: $100
Space is limited.
RegisterMarch Intermediate Pitching
The March intermediate pitching clinic runs for four (4) Fridays in March at 7pm.
March dates: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 and 3/31.
The intermediate clinic is designed for players who have pitched a reasonable amount and have pitched in games.
Location: Milton Academy - Caroline Saltonstall Gymnasium.
Cost: $100
Space is limited.
Register