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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

Beth Torina

Beth Torina

LSU

Taryne Mowatt McKinney

Taryne Mowatt McKinney

University of Arizona

Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro

Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro

University of Alabama

Schedule

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Online Check-in

Online check-in for everyone attending the Pitching Summit opens at 1:30p.

Online
1:55 PM - 2:00 PM

Opening Remarks

Cindy Bristow - University of California Riverside   University of California Riverside logo

Online
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro – Alabama – Pitch Calling

Stephanie VanBrakle ProthroUniversity of Alabama  University of Alabama Softball

Online
2:30 PM - 2:40 PM

Q&A with Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro

Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro - University of Alabama  Alabama Softball

Get all your pitch calling questions answered by Stephanie

Online
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

Virtual Roundtable Discussion #1

Engage in in-depth discussion on Stephanie's presentation in a small virtual breakout group.

Online
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Taryne Mowatt-McKinney – Arizona – Pitch Calling

Taryne Mowatt-McKinney - University of Arizona  University of Arizona< Softball

Online
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM

Q&A with – Taryne Mowatt-McKinney

Taryne Mowatt-McKinney - University of Arizona  University of Arizona Softball
Get all your Pitch Calling questions answered by Taryne

Online
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM

Virtual Roundtable Discussion #2

Engage in in-depth discussion on Taryne's presentation in a small virtual breakout group.

Online
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Beth Torina – LSU – Pitch Calling

Beth Torina - Louisiana State University  LSU Softball

Online
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM

Q&A with Beth Torina

Beth Torina -   LSU Softball

Get all your pitching questions answered by Beth

Online
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Virtual Roundtable Discussion #3

Opportunity to engage in in-depth discussion on the Beth's presentation in a small virtual breakout group.

Online
5:00 PM - 5:05 PM

Virtual Pitching Summit Wrap-Up

Cindy Bristow - University of California Riverside   University of California Riverside logo

Online
Printable Agenda

HOTEL & TRAVEL INFO

Rising from the heart of a vibrant city, The Westshore Grand is conveniently located just 3 miles from the Tampa International Airport. The hotel features its own 24-hour fitness center and onsite dining options, including Caffe and Shula's Steak House. Just steps away from The Westshore Grand is the Westshore Plaza Mall, with a mix of high end and affordable shopping complemented by a movie theater and restaurants, including Besito Mexican Restaurant, Mitchell’s Fish Market, Maggianno’s Little Italy, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, and P.F. Chang’s.
Rate: $115 rate (plus tax). Reservations must be made on or before July 22, 2019 in order to be eligible for the group discount rate. The Westshore Grand  4860 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, FL 33609 Hotel Reservation Website Tel: +1 (866) 912-1041 Fax: (813) 286-4053 Check-in: 3:00 PM Check-out: 12:00 PM Complementary Self-Parking in covered garage Valet Parking Available: $20.00 (USD)
RESERVATIONS: Book Online Phone: (866) 912-1041 use code: 2019 Summit AIRPORT & TRANSPORTATION: Attendees should fly into Tampa International Airport (TPA). The hotel is located in the heart of the Westshore business district and Tampa International Airport is 3 miles away. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport.
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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