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What is the Hitting Summit?
It’s time to reserve your spot for the second annual Hitting Summit! You can join the very best college hitting coaches in the country and learn from the greatest minds in college softball! This one of a kind event – presented by Cindy Bristow’s Softball Excellence – will focus on the mental, physical and strategic components required for a potent offense in today’s college game!
The Hitting Summit format is a college coaches-only event that consists of speakers, panel discussions, roundtable sessions, networking opportunities and our brand new micro-topics. We’ll cover topics such as Game and Count Management, Mental Toughness, Adversity/Anxiety Management, Your Hitting Approach, Game-Like Practice Approaches, Team Offense, Recruiting for Your Lineup and much, much more.
We all know that scoring runs make softball exciting and keeps it on TV. As pitching continues to improve come and learn how you can improve your offensive production by learning from and sharing with your college coaching peers! Come and learn, share, network and improve yourself and your hitters!
Why attend?
Learn from the best hitting 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 hitters.
Hear innovative drills, workouts, techniques and strategies that will help improve your results.
Need help convincing your administrator you need to attend the Hitting Summit? Click here for a letter you can provide your administrators for professional development consideration.
Registration
What: 2018 Hitting Summit
Who: Current College Softball Coaches
Where: The Westshore Grand Tampa, FL
When: August 8, 9, 10 2018
Price: $349 by July 6, 2018
$449 after July 6, 2018
Why: "Kaizen". This is the only opportunity college coaches have to learn specifically about all aspects of hitting among only your peers and without the worry of recruiting or vulnerability issues.
Register now, space is limited!
You know that the 2018 Hitting Summit is the ONLY place for college hitting coaches serious about improving their skills.
Need help convincing your administrator you need to attend the Hitting 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 2018 Summit rate)
Airport/Ground Transportation: Tampa International Airport is 3 miles away with complimentary hotel shuttle.
Speakers
Cindy Bristow
Founder of Softball Excellence, nationally acclaimed instructor and clinician Full bio
Cindy Bristow
Softball Excellence
Caitlin Lowe
One of the best slappers ever to play the game, brings outstanding knowledge and insight to the slapping game. Full bio
Caitlin Lowe
University of Arizona
Matt Lisle
A hitting guru and student of the game, Lisle’s expertise extends to all levels of collegiate softball as well as professional baseball.
Matt Lisle
University of South Carolina
Matt Meuchel
Matt is a master at using the “Moneyball” approach to the game, applying sabermetrics and analytics to college softball.
Matt Meuchel
University of Arkansas
Tripp MacKay
One of the best offensive-minded coaches, Tripp brings a wealth of knowledge and a detailed approach to the Hitting Summit. Full bio
Tripp MacKay
University of Texas
Dr. Ken Ravizza
Sports psychology legend & the most sought-after mental game speaker in the business!Full bio.
Dr. Ken Ravizza
Sports Psychologist
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 8, 2018 and the Hitting Summit check-in begins at 3pm that same day –Wednesday, August 8, 2018!
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 Hitting 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 6, 2018 and save $100. Early Registration Discount price is $349. After July 6, 2018 regular registration fee is $449.
Yes. With our secure online payment system you can pay with your PayPal account or any major credit card.
YES!
- 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 Hitting 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 6, 2018. Requests for refunds cannot be honored after July 6, 2018.
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, 2018.
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 Wednesday at 4:00pm, so plan on arriving in time to register (Wednesday 3:00pm - 4:00pm), settle-in, and get to the 1st session. The Hitting Summit ends at noon on Friday.
The Hitting Summit is at the Intercontinental Hotel in Tampa which is 5 minutes from Tampa International Airport. The Intercontinental 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 Hitting Summit. Cancellation will result in full refund prior to the Hitting Summit starting. If cancellation occurs during the Hitting Summit, then the refund will be prorated.
Testimonials from the Pitching Summit
“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
- Hitting Summit-goers will receive complimentary high speed internet for all guest rooms (a $13.95 per night value)
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- rooftop pool – 9th floor key access
- Onsite Dining Options
- Business Center