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“Using Video to Develop
Players and Scout Opponents” Pre-Convention
Seminar
November 27, 1 p.m.
National Convention Clinic & Networking, November 28-December 1
National Convention Exhibitor Show
November November 29 & 30
Learn, Network and Discuss
• Choose To Attend the Pre-Convention Seminar:
The USOC's Tanya Porter and Coach Karen Johns will conduct a four-hour pre-convention seminar on “Using Video To Develop Players and Scout Opponents.” You and your players will benefit from this dynamic workshop.
• More Than Two Days of Clinic Sessions By Excellent Speakers, Covering all the Game’s Aspects:
Learn valuable drills and tips from some of the best speakers in softball today. Veteran coaches and national experts tell their secrets of the game.
• The Latest Innovations in Softball Equipment, and Some Excellent Buys at the Silent Auction:
More than 70 different companies are expected for the Exhibitor Show, November 29 & 30. Learn about the newest in softball training technology and pick up great discounts at the Silent Auction, on display Thursday.
• Forums To Discuss Changes and Future of the Sport:
Thursday and Friday will feature caucus meetings for the individual membership groups. It’s the perfect time to discuss the key softball issues.
• Lots of Networking Opportunities
"Using Video to Develop Players and
Scout Opponents" Pre-Convention Seminar
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1 p.m. - Presented by Tanya Porter,
USOC, and Karen Johns, USA Softball National Team Assistant
Coach
Do you have a video camera, video
player, DVD burner or DVD player sitting at home or in your
office? Do you utilize them in your daily practices,
instructional settings or games? The dynamic approach taught
in this seminar will teach you how to best develop, select and
effectively use video taping in player development and
scouting, even if you don’t have a large staff.
Some of the
areas to be covered include:
- How to use
video in developing players;
- Learn when
to use videotape during instruction and when not to use it;
- How to
create efficient scouting techniques to prepare your staff and
players for your opponents' tendencies;
- Learn to
identify your own tendencies and how to avoid being
predictable;
- Develop
specific offensive and defensive strategies for your team
members.
Tanya Porter, senior sport
technologist in Performance Services for the United States
Olympic Committee, has over 20 years of experience at the USOC.
Currently she focuses on hands-on service and applied sport
technology solutions for the USA National Teams, including USA
Softball. She has double Bachelor of Science degrees in
computer science and sport science from the University of
Western Ontario.
Karen Johns recently joined the NFCA staff
after 12 years of collegiate coaching experience. The
Associate Executive Director of the NFCA, Johns also is an
assistant coach with USA Softball's national team; her primary
responsibilities include scouting, working with the catchers and
game operations. Johns also was a successful player at the
collegiate and international levels, which has contributed to
her expertise in this area.
Keynote Speaker -
Carolyn Peck, On-Air Talent for ESPN
Known for her energy and enthusiasm, the
former women's basketball coach at the University of Florida
brings a wealth of coaching knowledge to her presentations.
A native of Jefferson City, Tennessee, Peck was a two-time
prep All-American and was named Tennessee's Miss Basketball
before going on to play at Vanderbilt, where she received her
communications degree in 1988.
After a two-year stint in the Japanese
Professional League, Peck started her coaching career in the
assistant coach roles at Tennessee, Kentucky and Purdue.
After a promotion to head coach for the Boilermakers for the
1998 season, she led Purdue to Big Ten titles her first two
years, and won the 1999 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship
with a 34-1 record. Her accolades included 1999
Associated Press National Coach of the Year, 1999 Women's
Basketball Coaches Association National Coach of the Year, and
1999 Big Ten Coach of the Year.
Peck coached and served as general manager
of the WNBA's Orlando miracle from 1999-2001 before taking the
Florida Gators reigns from 2002-2007. She served as an
assistant coach for the U.S. Junior World Championship
qualifying team in 2004. Peck also is a recipient of the
inaugural Trailblazer of the Game Award, presented by the
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The award recognized "the
poise, character, style and grace that makes her a role model
for young women of all races, colors and nationalities."
How to Register
General Registration — Please note that the convention fees are all-
inclusive, except for the optional pre-convention seminars (Tuesday,
November 27) and the golf and tennis tournaments (Wednesday,
November 28). The NFCC Coaches College courses being held in conjunction with the convention require additional fees. Your convention registration fee covers all events except those mentioned above, through the afternoon of Saturday,
December 1; this includes all receptions, luncheons, banquets and breakfasts.
Friday/Saturday Registration Only
— For high school and travel ball coaches only able to attend
Friday and Saturday, we are offering a special two-day only
Early Bird Special rate — $250 for NFCA members and $375 for nonmembers. (You can join on the registration form to get the lower rate and receive NFCA membership benefits, including 16 issues of our official newspaper Fastpitch Delivery.) The two-day only rate includes continental breakfast Friday and Saturday, and lunch on both days. Two-day registrants who wish to attend the Friday night NFCA Hall of Fame Banquet may buy a ticket for $40 (please see form).
NFCA Attendee Refund Policy — Cancellations
received prior to November 14 will receive a full refund,
minus an administrative fee of $25. Cancellations after
November 14 but prior to November 21 will receive a one-half
refund. There will be no refunds for cancellations on or
after November 21.
How to
Register —
You can access the online
registration form by clicking
here, or you can register by
filling out the form included with the August Fastpitch
Delivery. |
