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

Free Player Clinic – Super Bowl Sliding Sunday, February 8

We are hosting a free clinic for ALL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL players. This clinic will teach the players how to slide and ideas for practicing sliding. Location: PO 5 OUTFIELD GRASS, between the PO 5 diamond and the playground area For: All players registered for the upcoming 2026 spring season 10:00 –10:30 am: All players…

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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: 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.

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Baseball/Softball Practice Planning: Thursday, February 5, 7–9pm

Host: Heidi Hallford, 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 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.

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Umpire 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 Signup Link  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…

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Blue Crew Classroom Clinic 2 – Sat, February 14, 930AM-1130PM

When:  Saturday, February 14, 2026 Time:  930AM-1130PM Where:  PHMS MultiPurpose Room Signup Link 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…

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Blue 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 Signup Link  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  –…

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Blue Crew Classroom Clinic 1 – Mon, February 02, 7PM-9PM

When:  Monday, February 02, 2026 Time:  7PM-9PM Where:  PHMS MultiPurpose Room Signup Link  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…

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Volunteer Clinics

PHBA Scorekeeper 101 Clinic2 – Sat, February 28, 10AM-Noon

When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Time: 10AM-Noon Where: PHBA Snack Shack Conference Room This clinic is for everyone who has NEVER kept score.  This clinic will help you understand the terminology of the game of baseball and softball and how to use them during a game.  Understanding the mechanics of scorekeeping will go a long…

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PHBA Scorekeeper 101 Clinic1 – Thur, February 26, 7PM-9PM

When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Time: 7PM-9PM Where: PHBA Snack Shack Conference Room This clinic is for everyone who has NEVER kept score.  This clinic will help you understand the terminology of the game of baseball and softball and how to use them during a game.  Understanding the mechanics of scorekeeping will go a long…

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PreGame Field Prep Clinic, Sun, February 22, 12PM-2PM

When:  Sunday, February 22, 2026 Time:  12PM-2PM Where:  PHBA ‘Sports Complex’ PO1 Mandatory for ALL volunteers NEW to pregame field preparation to attend this clinic.  Volunteers with prior pregame field prep experience are urged to attend to reacquaint themselves with proper field preparation. NOTE:  Failure to prepare a field properly for a game will delay…

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