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What is the Hitting Summit?
It’s time to reserve your spot for the fourth 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 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: 2020 Hitting Summit
Who: Current College Softball Coaches
Where: The Westshore Grand Tampa, FL
When: August 5, 6, 7 2020
Price: $349 by July 3, 2020
$449 after July 3, 2020
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 2020 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: (888) 236-2427 (ask for the 2020 Summit rate)
Website: Register Online (ask for the 2020 Summit rate)
Airport/Ground Transportation: Tampa International Airport is 3 miles away with complimentary hotel shuttle.
Speakers
Cindy Bristow
Founder of Softball Excellence & Assistant Coach at UC Riverside, nationally acclaimed clinician and coach.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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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 from the Hitting Summit
"I think it’s one of those “Must-Attend” events. Once you see the first Summit email you need to get your reservation right away because there is usually a waiting list. You come here expecting to get a lot but you leave getting even more than you expected."
Rhonda Revelle, Head Coach, University of Nebraska
"I really love the format. I like the breakout sessions where we have roundtable sessions. I don’t think there are many clinics where the attendees get to spend a lot of quality time with the speakers so to me I think that was a really good twist. It's very well run. I definitely would come back."
Mike Candrea, Head Softball Coach, University of Arizona
"Had a great time, networked and learned a lot."
Eryn McCarver, Valparaiso University
“I thought the summit was pretty awesome. The ability to network and meet/talk to coaches of all levels and successes was outstanding.”
Marisa Destastio, Monmouth University
“The summit was excellent. The speakers went out of their way to answer questions during, before and after sessions. The panels were very well planned and I really appreciated the speaker sitting down and participating.”
John Lawson, West Chester University
“I love the closeness of the Hitting Summit, the small intimate structure is key.”
Steve Stutzman, University of Nebraska-Kearney
“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
“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
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.
The Westshore Grand
4860 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609<
Hotel Website
Tel: +1 (888) 236-2427
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
- Hitting 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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