Clinics
Introduction to Competitive Softball: Wednesday, January 7, 7–9pm
Host: Gary Chang, PHBA commissioner Location: ZOOM meeting (link TBD) For: Pioneer softball coaches Ideas and strategies for coaches new to competitive softball. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MoreDVC Softball Clinic: Saturday, January 10, 8–9:30am
Host: Scott Wood, DVC softball head coach Location: DVC softball field. Park in Lot 9, closest to tennis courts (see map). For: All softball coaches All aspects of coaching softball, from DVC head coach and past PHBA coach, Scott Wood. Bring your mitt and wear shoes that can get dirty. We will be on the…
Read MoreCollege Park High School Softball Practice Strategies: Saturday, January 10, 10–11:30am
Host: Adam Rodriguez, College Park varsity softball head coach Location: Pleasant Oaks Baseball/Softball Complex For: All softball coaches Practice and game strategies and ideas from the College Park varsity softball manager. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MoreCollege Park High School Baseball Clinic: Sunday, January 11, 10–11:30am
Host: Andy Tarpley, College Park HS baseball head coach Location: College Park High School baseball field For: All baseball coaches All aspects of coaching baseball, from College Park head coach, Andy Tarpley. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MoreBaseball/Softball Practice Planning: Thursday, January 15, 7–9pm
Host: Peddy Khatami, PHBA head commissioner Location: Meeting link to be provided For: All coaches How to organize a fun and efficient baseball or softball practice. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MorePHBA Umpire Overview for Coaches: Saturday, January 17, 9–11am
Host: Umpire Leadership Team Location: Pleasant Oaks Snack Shack Conference Room For: All coaches Overview of PHBA umpire system with emphasis on rules training and volunteer recruitment. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MoreMike Murphy Advanced Hitting Mechanics: Saturday, January 17, 4–5pm
Host: Mike Murphy Location: Mike Murphy Baseball, 2650 Shadelands Dr., Suite E, Walnut Creek For: All coaches Advanced hitting mechanics for both baseball and softball. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MoreMike Murphy Advanced Baseball Pitching Mechanics: Saturday, January 17, 5–6pm
Host: Tom Rosemeyer, lead pitching instructor Location: Mike Murphy Baseball, 2650 Shadelands Dr., Suite E, Walnut Creek For: All baseball coaches Advanced baseball pitching mechanics Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MoreHawks Practice Strategies: Sunday, January 18, 8–9:30am
Host: John Feil, PH Hawks coach Location: Sequoia Middle School field For: All baseball coaches Attend a Hawks practice and talk strategies and mechanics with Hawks coach, John Feil. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MoreDVC Baseball Clinic: Sunday, January 18, 10am–noon
Host: Tony Dress, DVC baseball coach Location: DVC Sports Complex meeting rooms (down the path next to the football field, in the building behind the north end zone) For: All baseball coaches Strategies and ideas on baseball practices and mechanics from DVC third base coach, Tony Dress. Please check website for last-minute changes on the…
Read MoreBeginner Softball Pitching Clinic: Tuesday, January 20, 7–9pm
Host: Courtney Wade, PHBA coach & former NCAA player; Rod Bassler, PHBA commissioner Location: Pleasant Oaks Snack Shack Conference Room For: All softball coaches — Pioneer and above Strategies and ideas for teaching softball pitching to young players. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact…
Read MorePlayer/Catcher Clinic: Saturday, January 24, 9am–1:30pm
Host: Ray Wrice, chief umpire Location: Pleasant Oaks Park fields For: All coaches This is a PLAYER clinic. We need coaches to help. Volunteering will count as one of your clinics. Please reach out to Ray Wrice at rwrice@phba.org. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions,…
Read MoreBeginning Softball Pitching Clinic: Sunday, January 25, 10–11:30am
Host: Gary Campbell, PHBA Commissioner Location: Pleasant Oaks Snack Shack Conference Room For: All softball coaches Basic mechanics for softball pitching. Bring your mitt. Wear shoes that can get dirty. We will be on the diamond. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler…
Read MoreInstructional Leagues (Baseball and Softball): Monday, January 26, 7–9pm
Host: Cindy Stebbins, Pre-K child development expert; Rod Bassler, PHBA Commissioner Location: Pleasant Oaks Snack Shack Conference Room For: All coaches in Co-Ed 4, and Baseball and Softball Instructional 5–6 Strategies and ideas for working with very young players. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions,…
Read MoreBaseball National/Western Game and Practice Strategies: Wednesday, January 28, 7–9pm
Host: Rod Bassler, PHBA commissioner Location: Pleasant Oaks Snack Shack Conference Room For: All National and Western baseball coaches Ideas and strategies for coaches new to the advanced rules of National and Western baseball, including stealing, leads, pick-offs, balks, etc. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have…
Read MoreBaseball Pioneer/American Game and Practice Strategies: Saturday, January 31, 9–11am
Host: Rod Bassler, PHBA commissioner Location: Pleasant Oaks Baseball/Softball Complex For: All Pioneer and American baseball coaches Ideas and strategies for baseball Pioneer and American practices and games. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MoreInstructional Level Practice Planning: Wednesday, February 4, 7–9pm
Host: Alex Leaf, PHBA commissioner Location: Pleasant Oaks Snack Shack Conference Room For: All baseball and softball INSTRUCTIONAL level coaches Ideas and strategies for Instructional level leagues practice planning. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MoreBaseball/Softball Practice Planning: Thursday, February 5, 7–9pm
Host: Peddy Khatami, PHBA head commissioner Location: Meeting link to be provided For: All coaches How to organize a fun and efficient baseball or softball practice. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MoreBaseball Western Weekly Practices & Clinics Every Tuesday from 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Baseball Western practices and clinics are happening every Tuesday at PHMS 1. Baseball Western/All-Star coaches Blake Cannon and Rob Costello will lead practices for any players eligible for BW in 2026. Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm every Tuesday. Updated time is from 4:00pm to 5:30pm due to the end of Daylight Savings. For more questions, please…
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