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

Catchers’ Clinic, Pioneer/American: Saturday, January 24, 9–11am

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…

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Catchers’ Clinic, National/Western: Saturday, January 24, 11:30am–1:30pm

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…

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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

Advanced 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…

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Baseball 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…

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Teaching 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…

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Baseball 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…

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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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Umpire Clinics

No Clinics Scheduled

Volunteer Clinics

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