Clinics

The League does its best to get everyone in the PHBA community ready for the season through free clinics every year. It provides clinics of all types that are geared for everyone including players, coaches, umpires and volunteers.

Our commissioners and coaches dedicate their time to ensure our community is ready, so please take advantage of the opportunities. The Clinics Program is tailored to teach and educate the PHBA philosophy of good sportsmanship, leadership,  mutual respect and positive coaching.

The Clinics Program is run by Rod Bassler and the Commissioners It is supported by many coaches and umpires.

Player Clinics

Baseball 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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Coach Clinics

Instructional 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.

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Beginner 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.

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College 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.

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PHBA 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.

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Mike 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.

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Umpire Clinics

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Volunteer Clinics

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