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New Softball DVDs featuring Kyle Holas!

nate.landas — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:08:17 +0000

We have produced three new Softball DVDs featuring Kyle Holas. He is a 2X Conference USA Coach of the Year for the University of Houston as well as a former 3x All American. These Softball DVDs are called:

Creating the Complete Slap Hitter

Learn creative and competitive drills that will develop consistent slap hitters

Master slapping techniques including contact slap, power slap, and the bunt — and know when to use them

Get over 15 drills to maximize the uniquely personal talents of your individual slappers

Employ proven techniques to keep the defense guessing

Get base running tips that enhance the importance of scoring runs and putting pressure on the defense

Creating the Complete Outfielder

Learn drill progressions to improve footwork, throwing, ground balls and fly balls for outfielders

Get coaching tips to improve your team’s diving skills

Learn effective techniques to efficiently play balls off or near the fence

Creating an Effective Screw Ball and Curve Ball

Take advantage of hitters with bat path issues

Develop more spin, movement, and accuracy on your pitcher’s curve ball and screw ball

Use a consistent starting point to fool the batter and deliver your pitch

Implement essential drills to enhance the effectiveness of your pitcher’s screw ball and curve ball

Purchase the three DVDs as a package and save $15!

Kyla Holas 3-Pack

New Softball DVD Featuring Lisa Fernandez!

nate.landas — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:34:54 +0000

We have just released a new Softball DVD featuring Lisa Fernandez. She is a 3x Olympic golf medal winner and pitching coach at UCLA. The title of this Softball DVD is:

The Pitcher’s Edge: Preparing to Win

Create the precise foundation on which confidence is built and maintained
Master the specific mechanics that form the foundation of effective pitching
Learn how to help your pitchers make effective in-game adjustments
Engage in the visualization techniques employed at the highest level of competition, including national championships, world championships, and the Olympics

New Softball DVD Featuring Kelly Inouye-Perez!

nate.landas — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:11:44 +0000

We have recently released a Softball DVD featuring Kelly Inouye-Perez. She is the coach of UCLA, which were 2010 NCAA Champions. This new Coaching Softball DVD is titled:

Creating and Managing a Championship Culture

Employ clear communication strategies to define team culture and increase competitive excellence
Learn UCLA’s five essential areas for communicating effectively with your team
Successfully manage the entire competitive experience from pre-game preparations, game-time clarity, and the post-game meeting

If you are interested in more softball instruction from Kelly Inouye-Perez, view the link below:

All-Access UCLA Softball Practice

Gary Andersen Wins $250 Gift Certificate!

nate.landas — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:29:55 +0000

Congratulations to Gary Andersen, a youth and high school softball coach from California, for winning a $250 gift certificate from Championship Productions. Gary was one of the many coaches who completed our softball survey. Thanks to everyone who participated. Your feedback is appreciated!

New All-Access Softball DVD Featuring Donna Papa and the North Carolina softball coaching staff

nate.landas — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:10:08 +0000

We have recently released an All-Access Softball DVD featuring Donna Papa and the North Carolina softball coaching staff. She is a 4x ACC Coach of the Year and has over 1,000 wins. This new Softball DVD is titled:

All Access North Carolina Softball Practice

Pick up drills for slap hitting, pitching, base running, throwing, fielding, and much more
Learn cue words and coaching strategies while watching two live practices
Watch two bullpen sessions with pitchers & catchers led by Assistant Coach Boo Gillette

For more All-Access Softball DVDs, see below:

All-Access UCLA Softball Practice
All Access Indoor Softball Practice

Gain Insight from Florida Softball Coach Tim Walton (2011 WCWS Runner-Up)!

mike.oconnell — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:41:37 +0000

Learn the tips, techniques and drills that Tim Walton utilizes at the University of Florida (2011 WCWS runner-up)! Florida became the only school in the SEC to appear in four straight WCWS!

Building a Successful Softball Program

Learn coaching philosophies and insights for building a successful softball program for the long haul from back-to-back SEC Coach of the Year
Pick up ideas for building the foundation of your program, out-of-season training, in-season training, and the evolution of your coaching skills and philosophy
Get insight from Coach Walton’s coaching experiences; what’s worked and what hasn’t

The Short Game Encyclopedia

Get extensive defensive strategies for covering bunts and slaps with 2x SEC Coach of the Year Tim Walton
Learn the best spot to place a bunt no matter what defense you are facing
Get two of the hottest topics in softball-short game offense and defense-in one great package!

Developing a Power Hitter

Learn 20 drills that Tim Walton has used to produce teams that rank in the Top 10 nationally in hitting
Find the power potential in all your hitters
Learn the necessary fundamentals for developing bat speed and power
Understand and develop the five elements of a great power hitter

Dominating the Base Paths

Learn to efficiently practice baserunning in a team setting with 2x SEC Coach of the Year Tim Walton
Take advantage of any baserunning situation
Pick up drills you can use in every practice to perfect your baserunning skills and strategies

The Encyclopedia of Hitting

Learn to recognize bunting and slapping situations.
Create more confident hitters.
Play to your hitter’s strengths.

Infield and Outfield Skills & Drills

Get every player involved in your practice!
Work on a variety of situations every day.
Add Tim Walton’s extensive list of drills to your library today!

Preparing Your Team for Perfect Practice

Learn to create well-balanced practices.
Effectively practice hitting, pitching, baserunning, fielding and more!
Uncover secrets to better defensive practices.

The Complete Pitching Workout

Uncover a great five day workout program for your pitchers.
Improve your pitchers’ fundamentals, spins, pitch location and more!
Learn proven drills from 2X NFCA Southeast Region Coaching Staff of the Year.

Memorial Day Sale – Save $$ on Softball, Track & Field and Volleyball DVDs!

mike.oconnell — Thu, 26 May 2011 19:42:16 +0000

Shop our MEMORIAL DAY SALE and SAVE 25% OFF all Softball, Track & Field and Volleyball DVDs!

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Hurry, offer expires on May 31, 2011!

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Learn From the Best Softball Coach in DIII History!

mike.oconnell — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:31:04 +0000

Learn from the best! Incorporate new practice ideas from the winningest coach in NCAA Division III history, George Wares. Last week, Wares notched his 909th career victory while playing in the NCAA tournament. In his 27-year career, Wares has guided Central College to the NCAA Tournament 23 times winning four NCAA Championships!

All Access Indoor Softball Practice

Learn how to lead your team through game-like, pressure filled drills and situations-indoors
Discover drills for indoor warm-up, throwing, hitting, infield, outfield, baserunning and special situations
Keep your team focused and active throughout your entire practice
George Wares: NFCA Hall of Fame, 4x National Championship Coach

Aggressive Offense: Baserunning and the Short Game

Two great topics on one DVD!
Neutralize great pitching with great baserunning
Put pressure on the defense and set your team up for easy scoring opportunities

Essentials for Better Team Defense

Learn effective strategies for cutting down your opponent’s run production
Discover the hows and whys of team defense
Practice these common defensive situations before your team faces them in a game

New Softball DVDs: Hitting & Indoor Practice

mike.oconnell — Thu, 19 May 2011 22:46:18 +0000

Check out our two new Softball DVDs featuring Diana Pepin. Diana is the Head Softball Coach at Eastern Connecticut State University. Pepin has guided the Warriors to a 34-5 overall record and earned a spot in the 2011 NCAA DIII Women’s Softball Championship. Pepin has been named Little East Conference Coach of the Year three times.

Running a Successful Indoor Team Practice

Make the most of your practice time when forced to practice indoors
Use the space you have to teach and train softball fundamentals
See how Pepin and her staff coach and teach their athletes in this live practice setting

Physical & Mental Tools to Develop a Successful Swing

Improve your athletes’ bat speed and timing to drive the ball up the middle
Step into the batter’s box ready to hit with Pepin’s mental checklist for hitters
Practice hitting in high pressure, game-like scenarios

Learn from the 2011 NCAA Softball Tournament Coaches!

mike.oconnell — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:44:34 +0000

Championship Productions would like to congratulate all the teams who qualified for the 2011 NCAA Softball Tournament! Championship Productions is proud to say it has partnered with many of the 2011 NCAA Softball Tournament Coaches on various Softball DVD projects. Learn the systems, tips, techniques, and drills that these outstanding coaches use in their programs…taking them to the top!

San Diego State (Steve Miner)

Oklahoma (Patty Gasso)

Arizona (Mike Candrea)

DePaul (Eugene Lenti)

UCLA (Kelly Inouye-Perez)

Florida (Tim Walton)