Clinics
Blue Crew Field Day Training 2 – Sun, February 15, 730AM-4PM
When: Sunday, February 15 Time: 730AM-4PM Where: PHBA Snack Shack Conference Room and POs 1 and 2 Field Day training is mandatory for all PHBA umpires. The Field Day is broken out into 2 sessions designed specifically for the proficiency LEVEL assigned each umpire prior to the Field Day. SESSION 1 – Base and Plate…
Read MoreBlue Crew Classroom Clinic 2 – Sat, February 14, 930AM-1130PM
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026 Time: 930AM-1130PM Where: PHMS MultiPurpose Room Mandatory clinic for any volunteer umpire NEW to PHBA, regardless of prior experience elsewhere. This is Step 1 of a 2-step process to qualify as a PHBA umpire. The clinic provides the volunteer an understanding of what PHBA is about, the role of the…
Read MoreBlue Crew Field Day Training 1 – Sat, February 07, 730AM-4PM
When: Saturday, February 07, 2026 Time: 730AM-4PM Where: PHBA Snack Shack Conference Room; POs 1 & 2 Fields Field Day training is mandatory for all PHBA umpires. The Field Day is broken out into 2 sessions designed specifically for the proficiency LEVEL assigned each umpire prior to the Field Day. SESSION 1 – Base and…
Read MoreBlue Crew Classroom Clinic 1 – Mon, February 02, 7PM-9PM
When: Monday, February 02, 2026 Time: 7PM-9PM Where: PHMS MultiPurpose Room Signup Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CAFA729A2F9C25-47615394-2024#/ Mandatory clinic for any volunteer umpire NEW to PHBA, regardless of prior experience elsewhere. This is Step 1 of a 2-step process to qualify as a PHBA umpire. The clinic provides the volunteer an understanding of what PHBA is about, the…
Read MoreCatchers’ Clinic, Pioneer/American: Saturday, January 31, 11am–1pm
Host: Ray Wrice, PHBA chief umpire Location: Pleasant Oaks Field 1 For: All Pioneer and American players interested in becoming a catcher or looking to improve their catching skills. Players will learn the basics of the catcher position. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact…
Read MoreCatchers’ Clinic, National/Western: Saturday, January 31, 1:30–3:30pm
Host: Ray Wrice, PHBA chief umpire Location: Pleasant Oaks Field 1 For: All National and Western players interested in becoming a catcher or looking to improve their catching skills. Players will learn the basics of the catcher position, along with some advanced techniques and ideas. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of…
Read MoreMike Murphy Advanced Hitting Mechanics: Saturday, January 24, 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 24, 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 25, 10–11:30am
Host: John Feil, PH Hawks coach Location: Pleasant Oaks batting cages For: All baseball and softball coaches How to run a productive practice at the batting cages with limited space. 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 MoreBeginning Softball Pitching Clinic: Sunday, January 25, 10–11:30am
Host: Gary Campbell, PHBA Commissioner Location: Pleasant Oaks Baseball/Softball Complex 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 at rodrickab@yahoo.com.
Read MoreFielding Clinic: Sunday, January 25, 12–2pm
Host: Rod Bassler, PHBA commissioner Location: Pleasant Oaks Baseball/Softball Complex For: All coaches Ideas and practice strategies to help your players improve team defense. Bring your mitt and 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…
Read MoreInstructional Leagues (Baseball and Softball): Monday, January 26, 7–9pm
Host: Cyndi 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. To be clear, this clinic for coaches with players 7 years old and younger. Please check…
Read MoreAdvanced Softball Pitching, Tuesday, January 27, 7–9pm
Host: Rod Bassler, PHBA Commissioner; Courtney Wade, PHBA coach and former NCAA player Location: Pleasant Oaks Snack Shack Conference Room For: Softball coaches in National and Western leagues Advanced softball pitching, focusing on correct mechanics and avoiding illegal pitches. We will also cover the advanced rules of softball, specifically regarding pitching and base running, including…
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 MoreTeaching Baseball/Softball Mechanics to Instructional Age Players: Thursday, January 29, 7–9pm
Host: Cheryl Roeper, ex-D1 pitcher, current softball instructor Location: Pleasant Oaks Snack Shack Conference Room For: All baseball and softball INSTRUCTIONAL level coaches Ideas for teaching simplified baseball and softball mechanics to very young players. Please check website for last-minute changes on the day of the clinic. If you have questions, contact Rod Bassler at…
Read MoreBaseball and Softball Pioneer/American Game and Practice Strategies: Saturday, January 31, 9–11am
Host: Rod Bassler and Danielle Santos, PHBA commissioners Location: Pleasant Oaks Baseball/Softball Complex For: All Pioneer and American coaches Ideas and strategies for baseball and softball Pioneer and American practices and games. Bring your mitt and wear shoes that can get dirty. We will be on the diamond. Please check website for last-minute changes on…
Read MorePlayer/Catcher Clinic: Saturday, January 31, 11am–3:30pm
Host: Ray Wrice, chief umpire Location: Pleasant Oaks Park fields For: All coaches 11 am–1:00 pm Pioneer and American 1:30–3:30 pm National and Western These are PLAYER clinics that need coaches to support. While we are looking for coaches with catchers experience or who have worked prior catchers’ clinics, all coaches are welcome.. Volunteering will…
Read MoreInstructional Level Practice Planning: Wednesday, February 4, 7–9pm
Host: Alex Leaf, PHBA commissioner Location: ZOOM meeting (https://zoom.us/j/2680674888?pwd=aESySmsp3lU938PiYmUTlQywwP6umz.1&omn=91877691505https://zoom.us/j/2680674888?pwd=aESySmsp3lU938PiYmUTlQywwP6umz.1&omn=91877691505) 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: ZOOM meeting (https://zoom.us/j/2680674888?pwd=aESySmsp3lU938PiYmUTlQywwP6umz.1&omn=91877691505https://zoom.us/j/2680674888?pwd=aESySmsp3lU938PiYmUTlQywwP6umz.1&omn=91877691505) 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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