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What is the Pitching Summit?
Once again you can join premier college pitching coaches and learn from the best pitching minds in college softball! The 5th Annual Pitching Summit - presented by Cindy Bristow's Softball Excellence – will focus on the mental, physical and emotional topics required for pitching success in today's college game!
The Pitching Summit format consists of speakers, panel discussions, roundtable sessions, shorter more-specific micro-topics and networking opportunities that cover topics such as Game Management, Pitch Development, Competitive Workouts, Seasonal Practices & much, much more!
Let's continue getting pitching back in the college game by learning from and sharing with your college coaching peers! Come and learn, share, network and improve yourself and your pitchers!
Why attend?
Learn from the top pitching coaches in the country and gain valuable knowledge you can immediately use in the Fall.
The limited size creates an intimate setting that allows you to participate in roundtable discussions with fellow coaches, pick the speaker’s brains, and uncover how their solutions can apply to your pitchers.
Hear innovative drills, workouts and strategies that will help improve your results.
Need help convincing your administrator you need to attend the Pitching Summit? Click here for a letter you can provide your administrators for professional development consideration.
Registration
What: 2019 Pitching Summit
Who: Current College Softball Coaches
Where: Westshore Grand Hotel Tampa, FL
When: August 5, 6, 7 2019
Price: $349 by July 5, 2019
$449 after July 5, 2019
Why: "Kaizen". This is the only opportunity college coaches have to learn specifically about all aspects of pitching amongst only their peers and without the worry of recruiting or vulnerability issues.
Register now, space is limited!
You know that the 2019 Pitching Summit is the ONLY place for college pitching coaches serious about improving their skills.
Need help convincing your administrator you need to attend the Pitching Summit? Click here for a letter you can provide your administrators for professional development consideration.
Hotel: The Westshore Grand
4860 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609
Toll free: (866) 912-1041 (ask for the 2019 Summit rate)
Website: Register Online (ask for the 2019 Summit rate)
Airport/Ground Transportation: Tampa International Airport is 3 miles away with complimentary hotel shuttle.
Speakers
Cindy Bristow
UCR Pitching Coach, nationally acclaimed instructor and clinician Full bio
Cindy Bristow
University of California Riverside
FAQ
Get answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
Yes, you get a special 20% discount if the same coach registers to attend both Summits. The Pitching Summit ends at Noon on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 and the Hitting Summit check-in begins at 3pm that same day – Wednesday, August 5, 2020!
Note: To qualify for Combo pricing the same coach must register to attend both Summits. If changes are requested to Combo registration, registration pricing will be adjusted accordingly, and additional fees may apply.
We realize softball coaches at all levels would like to attend the Pitching Summit, however, enrollment is limited to College Coaches Only. Please DO NOT register if you are not currently coaching at the collegiate level. If you register and are not a college coach then your registration will be cancelled and your money refunded minus the processing fee charged by the Credit Card Company or PayPal.
Click the red "Register Now!" button to your left to complete the online registration process.
Absolutely. Register by July 3, 2020 and save $100. Early Registration Discount price is $349. After July 3, 2020 regular registration fee is $449.
Yes. With our secure online payment system you can pay with your PayPal account or any major credit card.
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- Please call Customer Service at (800) 995-1014
- Authorized PO must be received prior to registration. Submit authorized PO to sales@softballexcellence.com or fax to (813) 315-6216
- When authorized PO has been processed you will receive a code to complete online registration.
- NOTE: Completing online registration is required to reserve your spot at the Pitching Summit. Please note that paying by PO could delay your registration.
We understand that you may need to cancel your registration due to schedule conflicts or unforeseen circumstances.
In the event you must cancel your registration, you will receive a full refund of your Registration Fee minus a $50 processing fee up to July 3, 2020. Requests for refunds cannot be honored after July 3, 2020.
You also have the option to send an alternate (college coach) of your choosing to the event without additional charge any time before August 1, 2020.
To request a cancellation or to make a change please contact Softball Excellence customer service at (800) 995-1014 or customerservice @ softballexcellence.com.
The first session starts on Monday at 4:00pm, so plan on arriving in time to register (Monday 2:00pm-4:00pm), settle-in, and get to the 1st session. The Pitching Summit ends at noon on Wednesday.
The Pitching Summit is at the Westshore Grand Hotel in Tampa which is 5 minutes from Tampa International Airport. The Westshore Grand has a free airport shuttle, and is located across the street from the Westshore Mall and several great places to eat!
Of Course. Softball Excellence, LLC reserves the right to cancel the Pitching Summit. Cancellation will result in full refund prior to the Pitching Summit starting. If cancellation occurs during the Pitching Summit, then the refund will be prorated.
No, however, we do professionally videotape all of the Summit Speaker Sessions, Panels and Micro-Topic Sessions, which are available in our Summit Vault offerings.
Testimonials
“I’ve taken something away from every speaker that I’ve heard at the Summit. I’m excited to take what I’ve learned back and try it out with our athletes. Honestly, I’ve learned so much here that my hand hurts from writing.”
Missy Lombardi, Head Coach, University of Oregon
“The pitching summit was a higher-level clinic that provides a lot of the "secret sauce to success" from the best in our sport. It is not only a clinic to learn drills but challenges your coaching philosophy and provides specific drills to bring out the best in your pitchers. I highly recommend that everyone plan to experience the Pitching Summit!”
Kelly Inouye-Perez, UCLA, Head Coach
“The micro-topic sessions really kept the flow going/helped me stay focused for each speaker. The longer presentations were well-spaced out, as were the round tables and panel discussions. Long story short: the format enabled me to stay focused the whole time...no zoning out :) AMAZING JOB, as always!!”
Germaine Fairchild, Purdue University Fort Wayne
“I have attended all the pitching summits so far and I thought this was absolutely the best format of all the years...great job!”
Heather Gelbard, Florida International University
“Each year the topics are different and so beneficial to helping build our pitchers.”
Marie Foster, Western Michigan University
“Amazing group of speakers in a room full of knowledgeable and professional coaches. It was an honor to be amongst some of the best in the game.”
Kylee Oshiro, Pacific University
“The speakers you had this year were amazing!!! They truly helped re-energize the coaches that attended. Thanks for a great Pitching Summit!”
Laura Heberling, Utah State University
“I thought this was an amazing event. It gave all levels of pitching coaches the opportunities to have their questions answered and to be able to compare notes with some of the best pitching coaches in the country. I loved every minute and I will definitely be returning for next year’s event!”
Sarah Sigrest, Penn State University, Assistant/Pitching Coach
“This was awesome. I learned so much. As a young coach it was great to hear what those who have been successful have changed, implemented, and figured out over the course of their career. Absolutely coming back next year!”
Devon Kelly, Quinnipiac University, Assistant/Pitching Coach
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Summit! The speakers had great wisdom to impart and they all had different ways of thinking which both challenged and strengthened my own philosophies. I enjoyed the topic selections - loved that it was more in depth than straight mechanics.”
Kara Dill, Louisiana State University, Assistant Coach
“I thought this was an amazing event. It gave all levels of pitching coaches the opportunities to have their questions answered and to be able to compare notes with some of the best pitching coaches in the country. I loved every minute and I will definitely be returning for next year’s event!”
Sarah Sigrest, Penn State University, Assistant/Pitching Coach
“Content was outstanding. All parties have different systems, common language ... just need to see what can be applied to what you do now. Good to see all divisions represented, inquisitive and quite honestly vulnerable. A lot of value in the discussions & presentations in the room.”
Kerri Jacklets, Providence College, Head Coach
“This was one of the best things I went to. The information is very applicable to what I can do with my team. Great idea and execution. Never a dull moment and will help me immensely.”
Annie Smith, Georgia Southern University, Head Coach
HOTEL & TRAVEL INFO
AMENITIES
- Pitching Summit-goers will receive complimentary high speed internet for all guest rooms (a $9.95 per night value)
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- rooftop pool – 9th floor key access
- Onsite Dining Options
- Business Center
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