CAPTAINS- REGISTER FOR THE CLINIC HERE.
LEADERSHIP CLINIC (9:00-11:30 AM)- CLASSROOM
The following topics will be covered:
– Creating Buy-In and a Positive Team Environment (Michelle Ng)
Same page, right page. One of the most challenging elements of building a team is getting everyone to buy in to the team’s goals and to work together to achieve them. How do you create a team environment that fosters this? How do you deal with the various challenges that come up, including negative teammates, disagreements among leadership, and personal frustration?
– From Team to Program: Building Blocks for Success (Lili)
Now that you have 15 players regularly attending practices and you have qualified for your first Regionals, how do you take the next step? How do you go from team to program and ensure success after you graduate?
– Tournament Preparation: Self and Team (Lili)
We train to peak for competition. How do we build a routine and a game plan that optimizes our chances for success at tournaments? What do we, as leaders, need to do to get both ourselves and our team prepared for competition?
– Mental Toughness (Michelle Ng)
We spend hours in the gym, on the track, and on the field to prepare our bodies for competition, but what are we doing to get our minds prepared? How do we train ourselves and our teammates, some of whom may have very little competitive sports backgrounds, to overcome these mental hurdles?
SKILLS I (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)- FIELDS
Players will attend two of these three sessions.
– Defensive Positioning (Jody and Allee)
This clinic will focus on how to dictate on defense and neutralize the advantage the offense has of choosing where to cut. We will talk about positioning, and reading the disc in the air.
– Cutting (Meg and Katelyn)
We’ll go over cutting basics, technique and body mechanics of different types of cuts, and tricks to use to get open on someone one on one.
– Throwing (Jenna, Katie, Michelle Fusting)
We’ll go over throwing basics, with a focus on drills to help beginning and intermediate throwers take their throws to the next level.
SNACKS / BREAK (12:00-12:30)- VARIOUS
SKILLS II (12:30-2:30)- FIELDS
Players will attend two of these five sessions.
– Hucking / Pulling (Jody and Katelyn)
In this station, we’ll go over the mechanics of hucking. Opening up your team’s long game is crucial to success! We’ll also go over pulling and the critical elements of distance, loft, and placement.
– Breaking the Mark (Lili and Katie)
This clinic explores the techniques and strategies to breaking any mark. Learn how to make your mark seem non-existent.
– Handler Practice (Michelle Ng)
Developing throwing skills and building chemistry are crucial for every team’s handling core. Learn drills to help your handlers develop quickly in just 1-2 extra hours of practice per week.
– Skills and Drills (Jenna and Michelle Fusting)
Tired of doing the same drills over and over again? Build an arsenal of drills to take back to your team.
– Laying Out (Meg and Allee)
Good form can go a long way in getting you off your feet and getting the disc into your hands. This station will cover the tricks and tips to get your bids bigger and safer.
COACH BIOS
Jody Dozono– University of Oregon, Schwa, Fury, 1999 Callahan Winner, 2009 Pufahl Award Winner, former Stanford University Superfly Coach, University of Miami Southern Tropical Depressions Coach
Michelle Ng– UC Berkeley, University of Texas, Showdown, Molly Brown, Phoenix, 2006 Callahan Top 3, 2010 Pufahl Award Winner, 2008 All-Region Selection, Without Limits Founder
Meg Harris– University of Florida FUEL, Emory University Luna, Ozone, 2013 All-Region Selection
Katie Fox– University of Central Florida Sirens, Tabby Rosa
Katelyn Cobelens– University of Florida FUEL, LaYuma, Jukebox Hero, Tabby Rosa
Lili Morris– University of Colorado Kali, University of Florida FUEL, University of Florida FUEL coach
Michelle Fusting– Western Kentucky University (Open), University of Florida FUEL, Tabby Rosa
Alison Stargel– Sol, Tabby Rosa, Ozone
Jenna Dahl– University of Florida, Tabby Rosa, 2012 and 2013 All-Region Selection, University of Florida Coach