Complete Summer Camp Information

Typical Daily Schedule

7:30 a.m.----Breakfast
9-11 a.m.----Morning session
11:30 a.m.---Lunch
1:30-4 p.m.-Afternoon session
4 p.m.--------Free time/Swim
5:30 p.m----Dinner
7-9 p.m.----Evening session (games)
11 p.m.-----Lights out

Staff Coaches

Since the beginning of our camps, the single most important factor has been hiring outstanding coaches. In addition to the Tar Heel coaching staff and players, the camp staff will consist of collegiate players, NCAA, NAIA, junior college and high school coaches, and current and former Women's Pro Softball League players. The camper to counselor ratio will be 8-to-1, allowing each camper to receive individual attention as well as small group instruction. Following is a partial list of coaches who have committed to the Carolina softball camps:

Jess Dannelly, head coach at Coastal Carolina University
Tracy Kee, head coach at East Carolina University
Dawn Koonce, camp administrator
Maria Mendoza, head coach at Tallahassee Community College
Lisa Navas, head coach at Barry University
Stacy Nichols, assistant coach at University of South Florida
Jenny Parsons, assistant coach at East Carolina University
Lisa Robertson, coach at Asheboro (N.C.) High School
Tanya Spishak, assistant coach at Furman University

Camp Features

Facilities: All softball action will take place at Finley Softball Fields, home of Carolina Softball. In addition, the UNC swimming pools, soccer fields and track are conveniently located for all campers. Carolina Softball Camps allow the athlete to experience the university setting in beautiful Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill has been blessed as a powerhouse in research and education, as well as athletics. The goal of Carolina Softball Camps is to provide each camper with the opportunity to improve her current skill level. This is done in a positive learning environment while being exposed to the University community.

Accommodations: All campers will be housed (two per room) on the campus of the University of North Carolina. Each facility is air-conditioned. Meals will be served in a UNC dining facility. Day campers in the residential camps are provided lunch and dinner only.

Roommate requests: If you have a specific roommate preference, we will do all that we can to honor the request. However, roommate requests are not guaranteed. There are two campers to a room, four rooms to a suite. If you do not have a preference, we will try to match you with someone who is your age, on your team at camp, or from your city or state.

Camp store: Features the latest in Carolina Softball apparel.

College recruiting: Learn about college softball and the recruiting process. Coach Donna Papa and the UNC academic counselors conduct sessions during camp for reviewing the steps necessary to play on a collegiate team. (NCAA rules now allow graduating high school seniors to participate in summer camps staffed by collegiate coaches.

1999 Carolina Softball Camps

June 14-17
Tar Heel Day Camp
Girls in grades 5th through 9th

June 17-20
Tar Heel Pitching & Catching School
Girls ages 12-18

July 11-14
Carolina All Skills Camp
Girls ages 12-18

July 14-16
Tar Heel Pitcher & Catcher Specialty Camp
Girls ages 12-18

NOTE: For more information and to receive a camp application, call (919) 403-7915 or email bsmith@uncaa.unc.edu

Tar Heel Day Camp (June 14-17)

This camp is designed for beginner levels. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of the fastpitch game-hitting, bunting, baserunning, position play and game competition. Campers will be divided by age and skill level to provide the appropriate learning environment. This camp is geared for young players with limited experience who are entering grades 5-9.

Tuition is $200 for the four-day camp and also includes a Nike softball camp t-shirt. Full payment is due with application ($50 non-refundable). Fee does not include lunch.

Tar Heel Pitching and Catching School (June 17-20)

Pitchers: UNC pitching coach Beverly Smith and a staff of experienced pitching coaches will be on hand to instruct participants of all skill levels. The fundamental mechanics of pitching, increasing velocity, trouble-shooting, throwing specific pitches and the mental aspects of the game will be emphasized. Video analysis is also available.

Catchers: Coach Tanya Spishak and an experienced catching staff will head the Tar Heel Catching School. The fundamentals of the catching stance, throwing, blocking, receiving throws, blocking the plate, picking off runners and communicating with the infield will be stressed.

Pitchers and catchers will also attend sessions on strength training and academics. Pitchers and catchers will work separately during morning and afternoon sessions, but will work together during some selected evening sessions.

The fee for the four-day camp is $380 and includes tuition, housing, full dining and a Nike softball camp t-shirt. (Commuter tuition is $280.)

**Optional outing: Women's Pro Softball League game, Georgia Pride vs. Durham Dragons. Cost is $4 for ticket and transportation to and from the game.

Carolina All Skills Camp (July 11-14)

UNC coach Donna Papa and a staff of experienced college and high school coaches will be on hand to instruct participants of all skill levels. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of the game-hitting, bunting, pitching, catching, infield and outfield play, baserunning and game competition. Included in the sessions will be demonstrations, drills, practice sessions and game competition. Academics and strength training sessions are also offered. The 8:1 camper-to-staff ratio allows for individualized instruction, which is geared to all skill levels and all positions for ages 12 to 18.

The fee for the four-day (nine session) camp is $365, which includes tuition, housing, full dining and a Nike softball camp t-shirt. (Commuter tuition is $265. Team tuition, based on four or more players from one team, is $355)

Tar Heel Pitcher and Catcher Specialty Camp

This camp is an intense training environment for pitchers and catchers. Pitchers will concentrate on the fundamentals of the windmill motion, increasing velocity, troubleshooting, and the mental aspects of the game. Catchers will receive instruction on the fundamentals of catching, including blocking, throwing, framing, receiving pitches, calling pitches, setting up batters, and much more.

Tuition is $200 for the three-day (five session) camp, which is geared to pitchers and catchers of all skill levels, ages 12 to 18. The fee includes tuition, housing, full dining and a Nike softball camp t-shirt. (Commuter tuition is $100.)

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