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A Softball Skills Camp is being offered this summer by the Missouri Southern State University softball coaching staff and team. The camp will be held on Lea Kungle and Gene Wild Fields on the campus of Missouri Southern State University.

Skills Camp, June 9th-11th, 2008 - 
Registration Form (Adobe PDF Document)
This camp will focus on offensive skills needed to excel in softball and is geared toward players in grades 3-12. Camp runs daily 9 am to noon. The cost to attend is $90.

At all MSSU softball camps, each camper is responsible for bringing their own glove, bat, helmet, shoes and anything else needed to participate.

For more information, please contact coach Aron Potter at (417-625-9873) or by email at potter-a@mssu.edu.

June 23-26

The academy will strive to teach age appropriate fundamentals of soccer and a basic understanding of the game. The Academy will focus on drills and games to further develop the skills of each player in the areas of: dribbling, shooting, passing, defending, position training and goalkeeping training.

Each session will be divided into age appropriate groups for drills and games.

Members of the men's and women's soccer staffs at MSSU, as well as some current and former players will be on hand to assist the staff in the instruction.

Cost for the academy is $60 per player and does include all four days of the academy, secondary insurance and a complimentary t-shirt.

All academy lessons will take place at the MSSU Soccer Fields on the south side of campus.

For more information please contact Alese Woolard  at woolard-a@mssu.edu 417-625-3014 Download the camp brochure here

The school is offered March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14.

The cost is $15 per session, but if you plan on attending all four sessions, you pay only $50. Checks should be made payable to Chris Willis Volleyball Camps.

The Junior High session (for grades 5-8) is held from 6-7:30 p.m. each Monday
listed above in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center on the campus of Missouri Southern State University. The High School session (for grades 9-12) is held from 7:30-9 p.m. each Monday night listed above. Each session is limited to 42 athletes.

For more information, please contact Nicole Cirillo at (417) 625-3043 or by
email at cirillo-n@mssu.edu. [Registration Form - MS Word Doc.]

On July 12, the Attack Camp for high school players will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a cost per camper of $75 (includes lunch).

July 21-23 is the Young Players Camp for players in grades 5-8. This camp runs each day from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and has a cost per camper of $150 (includes lunches).

July 25-26, the Team Shootout Camp takes place. The cost per resident camper is $80 (includes all meals) and for commuters it's $50 (includes no meals). One coach per team is admitted free of charge. The Team Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. until 10 p.m. Day 2, the camp runs from 8:00 a.m. until 6 p.m. The camp schedule includes 10 matches per team against challenging competition.

July 28 is the date of the Setters Camp. It will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at a cost per camper of $75 (includes lunch and t-shirt).

July 29 is the date of the Setters/Middle Hitter Camp. It will be held from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. at a cost per camper of $75 (includes lunch and t-shirt).

July 30 is the date of the Libero Camp. It will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at a cost per camper of $75 (includes lunch and t-shirt).

Click here for the camp brochure in PDF format!

Little Lion Camp (Kindergarten-4th Grade)
Check-in: Monday, June 9, 8:30 a.m.
Check-out: Thursday, June 12, 12 p.m.
Cost: $80

Young Players Camp (5th-8th Grades)
Check-in: Thursday, June 12, 1-2:30 p.m.
Check-out: Saturday, June 14, 5 p.m.
Costs
Resident: $230, Commuter: $180

Shooting Camp (4th-12th Grades)
Check-in: Monday, June 16, 8:30 a.m.
Check-out: Monday, June 16, 3 p.m.

High School Day Camp (9th-12th Grades)
Check-in: Sunday, June 22, 12 p.m.
Check-out: Sunday, June 22, 8 p.m.
Costs
Resident: $50 (for those staying for team camp), Commuter: $40

Team Camp (JV and Varsity Teams)
Check-in: Monday, June 23, 8:30-10 a.m.
Check-out: Wednesday, June 25, 6-8 p.m.
Costs
Resident with meal plan: $150
Resident with no meal plan: $125
Commuter with meal plan: $125
Commuter with no meal plan: $100

Each camp will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Application, a COPY of physical, and payment in full are required two weeks prior to camp. Any cancellation two weeks prior to camp will be refunded, less a $25 handling fee. After the two-week period, refunds will be given for medical reasons only.

For more information, please call: 417-625-9753 or email hubbard-r@mssu.edu.

The camp includes 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games as well as individual contests in shooting, dribbling and free throws. Campers will be taught the importance of teamwork, defense and execution in a healthy, fundamental and fun environment.

The camp will be held in Missouri Southern's 3,200-seat, air-conditioned facility -- the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center as well as Robert Ellis Young Gym. Overnight campers will stay in dorms on campus and meals for the overnight campers will be provided on campus.

Here's an overview of the 2008 camps:

Junior High Shootout - June 17-18 ...
Please contact coach Robert Corn for more information.

High School Shootout - June 19-20 ...
Please contact coach Robert Corn for more information.

Grade 1-6 Day Camp - July 14-17 ... Cost: $145 per camper
Camp runs Monday-Thursday. Monday through Wednesday session is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday session dismisses at 12 noon. Campers are to bring their own sack lunches - camp provides a soft drink. Cost of the camp covers a souvenir T-shirt and basketball, plus secondary insurance.

Grade 10-12 Individual Camp - July 14-16 ... Cost $60 per camper
Camp runs daily from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Cost of the camp covers a souvenir T-shirt and basketball, plus secondary insurance.

Grade 7-10 Resident Camp - July 17-19 ... Cost: $195 per camper ($170 for commuting, or non-resident, campers)
Camp begins with check-in at 2 p.m. on July 17 and ends with check-out at 4 p.m. on July 19. Resident campers must provide all bedding and toiletries. Cost covers a souvenir T-shirt and basketball, plus secondary insurance (and two night's lodging and six meals for resident campers; four meals for non-resident campers).

A camp concession stand, in which the camper can purchase soft drinks or snacks, will be provided for all camps.

Camp contests and awards include a daily free throw champion, weekly free throw champion, hot shot contests, lay-up contests, dribbling contests, 3-on-3 contests and a daily attitude award.

Camp Brochure in PDF Format

For more information, please contact coach Robert Corn at (417) 625-9330 or by email at corn-r@mssu.edu. You may also contact assistant coach Ronnie Ressel at (417) 625-9701 or by email at ressel-r@mssu.edu.

Who: Children in grades 3-5 and grades 6-8
When: Wednesday, July 9 (Grades 3-5) & Thursday, July 10 (Grades 6-8)
Where: Fred G. Hughes Stadium (MSSU Campus)
Cost: $40 ($30 Dollar Deposit) (Make checks payable to MSSU Football)
Mail to: Bart Tatum, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801
Cost Includes: Skill instruction by MSSU coaching staff and players, non-contact game play, use of great facilities, and a free T-shirt and lunch in the MSSU dining hall.

Campers will receive instruction on fundamentals of football, position specific drills, and sportsmanship, in addition to game play throughout the camp.

The camp is under the direction of  MSSU head football coach Bart Tatum and his staff of Daryl Daye, Matt Karleskint, Mike Mutz, John Tatum, Matt Plunkett, Raleigh Jackson and Atiba Bradley.

Hours for the camp are as follows:
7-8 a.m. - Registration
8:45 a.m. - Stretch
9 a.m. - Fundamentals
10:15 a.m. - Position Specific Drill Work
11 a.m. - Camp Ball (Game Play)
12 p.m. - Lunch at MSSU Dining Hall
1 p.m. - Break Out Talk (Sportsmanship)
2 p.m. - Supervised Free Time
2:45 p.m. - Stretch
3 p.m. - Fundamentals
3:45 p.m. - Position Specific Drill Work
4:15 p.m. - Camp Ball (Game Play)
5 p.m. - Camp Ball Playoffs
6 p.m. - Camp Closing (Pick up)

Click here for a PDF registration form.

OFFENSIVE LINE CAMP INFORMATION

2008 Offensive Line Football Camp  

Who: Young men entering grades 9-12
When: Tuesday, July 8, Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12
Where: Fred G. Hughes Stadium (MSSU Campus)
Cost: $40 ($25 Dollar Deposit) (Make checks payable to MSSU Football)
Mail to: Bart Tatum, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801
Cost Includes: Skill instruction by MSSU coaching staff and players, use of great facilities, and a free T-shirt.

The Missouri Southern State University 2007 Offensive Line One-Day Football Camp is an opportunity for young men entering grades 9-12 to receive fundamental skill instruction in the following techniques:

RUN BLOCKING

     Principles of Run Blocking: Stance, Steps,
     Footwork, Aiming Point, Punch, Finish, etc.

     Drill Work to Increase Foot and Hand Speed:
     Demeanor Run, Sled, Chutes, etc. 

     Recognition and Fit of Offensive Run Block
     and Scheme:  Power, Counter, Zone, etc.    

PASS BLOCKING

     Principles of Pass Blocking: Stance, Steps,
     Footwork, Set, Punch, Finish, etc.

Click here for a PDF registration form.

2008 MSSU FOOTBALL MINI CAMP

The Missouri Southern State University 2008 Mini Camp is designed for sophomore, junior and senior high school players who want a chance to receive instruction/evaluation from the MSSU staff. The camp will be a half day instruction combined with an NFL combine style workout. This instruction is designed for young men entering their sophomore, junior and senior year of high school. Campers will receive individual instruction and a camp T shirt. Arrive dressed in workout gear!

Click here for a PDF registration form.

Each camper will be performance tested pre and post camp to reveal the results the camp will provide. Each camper will also be provided with a training program that will include all of the drills taught at the camp.

The camp runs from June 9-20, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am until noon.

The cost is $100 per camper and each camper will receive a camp t-shirt with their experience.

Anyone interested can download a PDF document of the camp registration form here. 

For more information please contact MSSU Strength and Conditioning Coach Troy Jorgensen at 417-625-9804, or by email at jorgensen-t@mssu.edu

The goal of the academy is to teach the skills and to promote the appreciation of selected activities (fishing, bowling, golf, frisbee, tennis, swimming, etc.) that can be played for fun, health and fitness throughout life.

A fee of $70 per child will cover the four days of instruction, use of facilities and equipment, insurance, and a T-shirt.

For application forms and/or additional information, please call the Department of Kinesiology at Missouri Southern State University at (417) 625-9316.
For more information visit this link: http://www.mssu.edu/kin/sportsacademy.htm