Softball Batting Training

Softball Batting Training

Runs: September 30 to November 11

Ages: 8-14 years old, girls only

 

Program Details: The PAL Softball Batting Academy is a 6-week girls-only developmental program designed to help athletes improve their hitting skills, build confidence at the plate, and develop proper batting mechanics through focused instruction in a small-group setting led by experienced coaches.
Schedule: Wednesday Evenings
Dates: September 30; October 7, 14, 28; November 4, 11 (No session October 21)
Location: Crossplex Indoor AstroTurf Field

Ages & Times:

Ages 8 to 10: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Ages 11 to 14: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Registration Fee: $175
Registration Closes: September 20 or when capacity is reached
Program Information

Each one-hour session provides focused batting instruction in a small-group environment with a maximum of 10 players per age group. Athletes will develop proper hitting fundamentals, including stance, grip, swing mechanics, bat path, timing, and contact through a combination of drills, tee work, front toss, and live hitting. The small-group format allows for individualized coaching, increased repetitions, and personalized feedback to help players improve throughout the program.

Program details will be provided by September 23

Program Includes:

✔ PAL t-shirt
✔ Experienced coaching staff
✔ Indoor AstroTurf field sessions
✔ Small-group instruction (maximum 10 players per group)
✔ Positive and encouraging learning environment

Required Equipment:

  • Softball glove
  • Softball bat
  • Batting helmet
  • Athletic shoes or turf shoes
  • Water bottle

 

Led by Coach Sam Barone

Coach Sam has experience coaching at the recreational, travel, and collegiate levels. His instruction emphasizes:

  • Proper hitting fundamentals
  • Quality swing mechanics
  • Confident approaches at the plate
  • Situational hitting
  • Individualized coaching based on each athlete’s skill level

Through repetition, discipline, and positive instruction, athletes will gain the skills and confidence to become more complete hitters.

Questions? Email Crossplex@ehtpal.org.Once payment has been made, no refunds or credits will be available.

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Soccer Skills Fall Season

Runs: September 14 to November 2
Ages: 4 to 12, co-ed

Program Details:

The PAL Youth Soccer Skills Program is an 8-week co-ed developmental program for ages 4 to 12 designed to help players build confidence, improve technical skills, and learn the fundamentals of soccer through structured drills, fun activities, and small-sided games led by experienced coaches.

Schedule: Monday Evenings
Dates: September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2
Location: Crossplex Indoor AstroTurf Field

Ages & Times:

  • Ages 4 to 6: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Ages 7 to 9: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Ages 10 to 12: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

 

Registration Fee: $105
Registration Closes: September 4 or when capacity is reached
Program Information Sent: September 7

Each one-hour session includes instructional training and small-sided games. The first portion of each session focuses on developing fundamental skills, techniques, and game strategies through age-appropriate drills and activities. Players will then apply those skills through small-sided games in a fun, game-like environment.

Program Includes:
✔ Official program T-shirt
✔ Experienced coaching staff
✔ Indoor AstroTurf field sessions
✔ Positive and encouraging learning environment

Required Equipment:

  • Shin guards are required
  • Sneakers or soccer cleats may be worn
  • No metal studs permitted

The PAL Soccer Skills Program is offered four times throughout the year: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Questions? Email Crossplex@ehtpal.org.

Once payment has been made, no refunds or credits will be available.

 

Soccer Skills Summer Season

Runs: June 15 to August 4
Ages: 4 to 12, co-ed

Program Details
Schedule: Monday Evenings
Dates: June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3
Location: Crossplex Indoor AstroTurf Field

Ages & Times:

  • Ages 4 to 6: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Ages 7 to 9: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Ages 10 to 12: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

 

NFL Flag Football – Late Fall Season

Runs: November 22 to January 10
Ages: 11 to 15, co-ed

League Divisions: 

  • Co-ed, ages 11 to 13 years old
  • Co-ed, ages 14-15 years old

Divisions are based on the child’s age as of 1/1/26. Players may move up a division if desired, but are not permitted to play down.

Practice: Each team will be assigned a 50-minute practice session, exact dates provided soon.

Games: Games will be held on Sundays starting at 9:00 AM, with the youngest divisions playing first. Games will start in November, more details provided soon. 

 

Combine: TBA

 

 Basic Rules of the Game: 

  • 7 players vs. 7 players

  • Teams will practice on a designated section of the field

  • Games will be played on our turf field, out of the elements

  • Games will consist of two 22-minute halves, with 5 minutes in between

  • Each time has 1 time out per half

  • All athletes must wear a mouthpiece (not provided)

  • No physical contact at all

  • Review Official NFL Flag Rule Handbook

 

Registration opens on September 15th

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