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      <title>Softball College Showcase - Division I Coaches Attending</title>
      <link>http://community.active.com/message/1264217?tstart=0#1264217</link>
      <description>&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyStart:7ad67758-1ba6-4e88-bdb0-8c9fd780d542] --&gt;&lt;div class="jive-rendered-content"&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.collegesoftballprospects.com/mass/" target="_blank"&gt;COLLEGE SOFTBALL PROSPECT&lt;/a&gt;S &amp;ndash; NOVEMBER 17, 2012&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.collegesoftballprospects.com/mass/" target="_blank"&gt;Register NOW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h1 style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Featuring:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h1 style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;University of Connecticut &amp;ndash; University of Hartford &amp;ndash; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h1 style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;University of New Haven &amp;ndash; Daniel Webster College - &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.collegesoftballprospects.com/mass/images/Softball%20in%20Grass%20Large.jpg"&gt;&lt;img align="right" border="2" height="200" src="http://www.collegesoftballprospects.com/mass/images/Softball%20in%20Grass%20Large.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 200px;" width="300"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;The College Softball Prospects Camp &amp;amp; Showcase will be held on &lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Saturday, November 17, 2012&lt;/span&gt;, at the Metro West Sportscenter in Ashland.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;The Hitting Session will run from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The Infield/Outfield Session will run from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Pitching Session will run from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Each Session will consist of four hours of instruction in each of the following areas: Skill work, Strength work, Mental training, and Education about the recruitment process. All skill work is one-on-one or in small groups and will be age specific. The cost of the camp will be $150 for one session, $250 for two sessions or $325 for three sessions. All players and parents should attend the Recruiting Discussion at 11:30 a.m. It will last approximately an hour.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Space is limited. These sessions are expected to fill quickly.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Register online to guarantee a place in camp.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HITTING SESSION (AGES 14-19):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;This session will focus on sound fundamental techniques of hitting via lecture, tee work, dry swing breakdown, side toss, and live hitting in the cage. Each hitter will work individually in the cages with the members of our coaching staff. Hitters will be divided into groups by age and will receive many swings. All players will be placed in small groups with other participants of similar age.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;INFIELD/OUTFIELD SESSION (AGES 14-19):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;This session will focus on sound fundamental techniques of infield play via lecture, footwork drills, throwing drills, hands/glove development and proper positioning. Each infielder will work individually in the &amp;ldquo;field&amp;#8221; with the members of our coaching staff. Infielders will be divided into groups by age and will receive many repetitions. All players will be placed in small groups with other participants of similar age.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PITCHING/CATCHING SESSION (AGES 14-19):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;This session will include advanced instruction and problem solving on all aspects of pitching including mechanics, pitch variation, delivery tempo, and adjustments to improve command. We will work via lecture and drills throughout the course of the sessions. The catching segment will cover various drills for receiving, blocking and throwing footwork. During the skill sessions, pitchers will be divided into small groups, with all bullpen work being done one-on-one with the various coaches. Catchers will work in small groups with one-on-one instruction on drill work and live bullpen work. All players will be placed in small groups with other participants of similar age&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:7ad67758-1ba6-4e88-bdb0-8c9fd780d542] --&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:18:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2012-09-07T15:18:29Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>8 months, 1 week ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Softball Showcase - Division I Coaches</title>
      <link>http://community.active.com/message/1231286?tstart=0#1231286</link>
      <description>&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyStart:742137e0-54c9-40a9-aea8-775f1f8a0617] --&gt;&lt;div class="jive-rendered-content"&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.collegesoftballprospects.com/mass/" target="_blank"&gt;COLLEGE SOFTBALL PROSPECT&lt;/a&gt;S &amp;ndash; NOVEMBER 17, 2012&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;&lt;a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.collegesoftballprospects.com/mass/" target="_blank"&gt;Register NOW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h1 style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Featuring:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h1 style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;University of Connecticut &amp;ndash; University of Hartford &amp;ndash; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h1 style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;University of New Haven &amp;ndash; Daniel Webster College - &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.collegesoftballprospects.com/mass/images/Softball%20in%20Grass%20Large.jpg"&gt;&lt;img align="right" border="2" height="200" src="http://www.collegesoftballprospects.com/mass/images/Softball%20in%20Grass%20Large.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 200px;" width="300"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;The College Softball Prospects Camp &amp;amp; Showcase will be held on &lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Saturday, November 17, 2012&lt;/span&gt;, at the Metro West Sportscenter in Ashland.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;The Hitting Session will run from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The Infield/Outfield Session will run from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Pitching Session will run from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Each Session will consist of four hours of instruction in each of the following areas: Skill work, Strength work, Mental training, and Education about the recruitment process. All skill work is one-on-one or in small groups and will be age specific. The cost of the camp will be $150 for one session, $250 for two sessions or $325 for three sessions. All players and parents should attend the Recruiting Discussion at 11:30 a.m. It will last approximately an hour.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Space is limited. These sessions are expected to fill quickly.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Register online to guarantee a place in camp.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HITTING SESSION (AGES 14-19):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;This session will focus on sound fundamental techniques of hitting via lecture, tee work, dry swing breakdown, side toss, and live hitting in the cage. Each hitter will work individually in the cages with the members of our coaching staff. Hitters will be divided into groups by age and will receive many swings. All players will be placed in small groups with other participants of similar age.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;INFIELD/OUTFIELD SESSION (AGES 14-19):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;This session will focus on sound fundamental techniques of infield play via lecture, footwork drills, throwing drills, hands/glove development and proper positioning. Each infielder will work individually in the &amp;ldquo;field&amp;#8221; with the members of our coaching staff. Infielders will be divided into groups by age and will receive many repetitions. All players will be placed in small groups with other participants of similar age.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PITCHING/CATCHING SESSION (AGES 14-19):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;This session will include advanced instruction and problem solving on all aspects of pitching including mechanics, pitch variation, delivery tempo, and adjustments to improve command. We will work via lecture and drills throughout the course of the sessions. The catching segment will cover various drills for receiving, blocking and throwing footwork. During the skill sessions, pitchers will be divided into small groups, with all bullpen work being done one-on-one with the various coaches. Catchers will work in small groups with one-on-one instruction on drill work and live bullpen work. All players will be placed in small groups with other participants of similar age&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:742137e0-54c9-40a9-aea8-775f1f8a0617] --&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:50:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>guest</author>
      <guid>http://community.active.com/message/1231286?tstart=0#1231286</guid>
      <dc:date>2012-08-01T18:50:59Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>8 months, 1 week ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>AAU Training Facility - 5 Batting Tunnels &amp; Indoor Field</title>
      <link>http://community.active.com/message/1247146?tstart=0#1247146</link>
      <description>&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyStart:2e31f79b-31ef-423b-86ed-6fa1f3f20679] --&gt;&lt;div class="jive-rendered-content"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.mwsportscenter.com"&gt;Metro West Sportscenter &lt;/a&gt;is a 15,000 square foot indoor baseball and softball facility in Ashland, MA.&amp;#160; Metro West Sportscenter facility includes but is not limited to:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5 Batting Tunnels&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;8 Softball/Baseball Tees&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A Softball Jugs Pitching Machine&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5,000 Square Foot Turf Field for infield, outfield and pitching drills&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3,000 Square Foot Strength and Conditioning Weight Room and Endurance Field&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conference Room with White Boards for Team Meetings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact Us, &lt;a class="jive-link-email-small" href="mailto:info@mwsportscenter.com"&gt;info@mwsportscenter.com&lt;/a&gt; ,&amp;#160; today to get AAU Team Rental Rates for the upcoming Winter AAU Training Season.&amp;#160; MWS provides multiple pricing options for teams of all budgets and sizes.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please Provide which AAU Team you represent, what dates and times you are looking to reserve for theWinter.&amp;#160; Thanks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Metro West Sportscenter Management.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:2e31f79b-31ef-423b-86ed-6fa1f3f20679] --&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:14:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>guest</author>
      <guid>http://community.active.com/message/1247146?tstart=0#1247146</guid>
      <dc:date>2012-08-14T13:14:11Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>8 months, 4 weeks ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Softball Recruting Event - Showcase</title>
      <link>http://community.active.com/message/1246115?tstart=0#1246115</link>
      <description>&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyStart:31871496-dbde-43d2-9c7d-8066e735aa64] --&gt;&lt;div class="jive-rendered-content"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="font-size: 14pt;"&gt;SOFTBALL COLLEGE SHOWCASE - &lt;a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://collegesoftballprospects.com/"&gt;SIGN UP NOW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"&gt;The College Softball Prospects Camp &amp;amp; Showcase will be held on &lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Saturday, November 17, 2012&lt;/span&gt;, at the Metro West Sportscenter in Ashland.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Hitting Session will run from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The Infield/Outfield Session will run from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Pitching Session will run from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Each Session will consist of four hours of instruction in each of the following areas: Skill work, Strength work, Mental training, and Education about the recruitment process. All skill work is one-on-one or in small groups and will be age specific. The cost of the camp will be $150 for one session, $250 for two sessions or $325 for three sessions. All players and parents should attend the Recruiting Discussion at 11:30 a.m. It will last approximately an hour.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Space is limited. These sessions are expected to fill quickly. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: medium;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: Arial;"&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: medium;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: Arial;"&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: medium;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: Arial;"&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: medium;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: Arial;"&gt;Register online to guarantee a place in camp.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: medium;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: Arial;"&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HITTING SESSION (AGES 14-19):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This session will focus on sound fundamental techniques of hitting via lecture, tee work, dry swing breakdown, side toss, and live hitting in the cage. Each hitter will work individually in the cages with the members of our coaching staff. Hitters will be divided into groups by age and will receive many swings. All players will be placed in small groups with other participants of similar age.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;strong&gt;INFIELD/OUTFIELD SESSION (AGES 14-19):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This session will focus on sound fundamental techniques of infield play via lecture, footwork drills, throwing drills, hands/glove development and proper positioning. Each infielder will work individually in the "field" with the members of our coaching staff. Infielders will be divided into groups by age and will receive many repetitions. All players will be placed in small groups with other participants of similar age.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"&gt;PITCHING/CATCHING SESSION (AGES 14-19):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"&gt; &lt;br/&gt;This session will include advanced instruction and problem solving on all aspects of pitching including mechanics, pitch variation, delivery tempo, and adjustments to improve command. We will work via lecture and drills throughout the course of the sessions. The catching segment will cover various drills for receiving, blocking and throwing footwork. During the skill sessions, pitchers will be divided into small groups, with all bullpen work being done one-on-one with the various coaches. Catchers will work in small groups with one-on-one instruction on drill work and live bullpen work. All players will be placed in small groups with other participants of similar age.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:31871496-dbde-43d2-9c7d-8066e735aa64] --&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:03:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>guest</author>
      <guid>http://community.active.com/message/1246115?tstart=0#1246115</guid>
      <dc:date>2012-08-13T16:03:47Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>9 months, 1 week ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Softball Camp in Hopkinton July &amp; August</title>
      <link>http://community.active.com/message/1210577?tstart=0#1210577</link>
      <description>&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyStart:d18a0441-b140-4bfa-bdd1-e9154ab0a9e9] --&gt;&lt;div class="jive-rendered-content"&gt;&lt;p&gt;July 16 - July 20th&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;August 13 - 17th&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://www.esoftplanner.com/v3/planner/camps.php?access=0dG81LSVxNmo65bHyWV3sJiLpA=="&gt;SIGN UP NOW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:d18a0441-b140-4bfa-bdd1-e9154ab0a9e9] --&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:35:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>guest</author>
      <guid>http://community.active.com/message/1210577?tstart=0#1210577</guid>
      <dc:date>2012-06-06T12:35:57Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>11 months, 2 weeks ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Softball Skills &amp; Conditioning (July - August)</title>
      <link>http://community.active.com/message/1208964?tstart=0#1208964</link>
      <description>&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyStart:b8c9d751-c7f0-4790-83d0-c28a62134634] --&gt;&lt;div class="jive-rendered-content"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Metro West Sportscenter in conjunction with Elite Athlete Training is offering a Softball Specific Skills and Conditioning Summer Training Program&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;6 Week/Twice a Week - $175 Before June 15&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; or&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160;&amp;#160; $250 After June 15&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://www.esoftplanner.com/v3/planner/camps.php?access=0dG81LSVxNmo65bHyWV3sJiLpA=="&gt;SIGN UP NOW &lt;strong&gt;SOFTBALL TRAINING (SUMMER)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol start="1"&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"&gt;This program is designed to include strength and conditioning and sport specific softball drills. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"&gt;The sessions will be split so that half of the session is dedicated to conditioning and strength training and half of the session focused on hitting and fielding drills, with some overlap and combination of the two.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Strength and Conditioning:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;ol start="1"&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&amp;#183; &lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif';"&gt;Dynamic warm-up&amp;mdash;which incorporates active and ballistic stretching and whole body exercises&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&amp;#183; &lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif';"&gt;Plyometrics&amp;mdash;which will include exercises such as box jumps, jump squats, ice skaters, etc.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&amp;#183; &lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif';"&gt;Ladder drills&amp;mdash;which will include various footwork patterns that include forward and lateral movement&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&amp;#183; &lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif';"&gt;Hurdles&amp;mdash;which are meant to produce quickness and explosiveness and improve agility &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&amp;#183; &lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif';"&gt;Cone drills&amp;mdash;which will focus on speed and quickness, change of direction, reaction time, and running mechanics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&amp;#183; &lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif';"&gt;Strength and core training&amp;mdash;which will mostly be centered around body-weight exercises as well as circuit training, providing a full-body workout&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"&gt;There will be some sport-specific training incorporated into the conditioning; some of the ladder, reaction, balance, and cone drills will include catching, throwing, and fielding as well. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Softball Hitting and Fielding: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;ol start="1"&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&amp;#183; &lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif';"&gt;Tee drills, soft toss, machine, and live hitting for developing consistency, power &amp;amp; placement&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Symbol;"&gt;&amp;#183; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif';"&gt;Age-appropriate and position-specific fielding drills including the proper mechanics and&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Symbol;"&gt;&amp;#183; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: 'Sylfaen','serif';"&gt;Drills aimed at honing reaction time and quickness &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:b8c9d751-c7f0-4790-83d0-c28a62134634] --&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 15:46:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2012-05-31T15:46:22Z</dc:date>
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      <title>FREE AAU TRY-OUTS (FACILITY)</title>
      <link>http://community.active.com/message/1207110?tstart=0#1207110</link>
      <description>&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyStart:3c143317-564b-4a70-80ee-c101387cc6aa] --&gt;&lt;div class="jive-rendered-content"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Metro West Sportscenter is a 15,000 square foot multi-sports faciliy in Ashland, MA (&lt;a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.MWSportscenter.com"&gt;www.MWSportscenter.com&lt;/a&gt;). Email us about scheduling your AAU Softball Try-Outs at our sports facility for FREE, &lt;a class="jive-link-email-small" href="mailto:info@mwsportscenter.com"&gt;info@mwsportscenter.com&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:3c143317-564b-4a70-80ee-c101387cc6aa] --&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 12:52:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2012-05-24T12:52:15Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>11 months, 4 weeks ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>LIVE AT THE METRO - Live Pitching and Hitting (HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS ONLY)</title>
      <link>http://community.active.com/message/1170734?tstart=0#1170734</link>
      <description>&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyStart:6d01cb45-9dbe-475b-a25d-bb910aef7ff7] --&gt;&lt;div class="jive-rendered-content"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial black,avant garde; font-size: small;"&gt;GET LIVE PITCHING AND HITTING - 2 HOURS FOR ONLY $15 Per Player&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial black,avant garde; font-size: small;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial black,avant garde; font-size: small;"&gt;Thursday Night 6:30 - 8:30 &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial black,avant garde; font-size: small;"&gt;"Live At The Metro"&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial black,avant garde;"&gt;High School Players. Live hitting and Live pitching &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial black,avant garde; font-size: small;"&gt;Catchers come and hit and catch live pitchers! Pitchers are encouraged to bring a high school catcher. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial black,avant garde;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:6d01cb45-9dbe-475b-a25d-bb910aef7ff7] --&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:02:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2012-01-16T21:02:59Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>1 year, 4 months ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>Open Hitting Tonight - Metro West Sportscenter</title>
      <link>http://community.active.com/message/1156595?tstart=0#1156595</link>
      <description>&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyStart:ee325006-a320-4322-8f41-d41e5c0f59d4] --&gt;&lt;div class="jive-rendered-content"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Softball Open Hitting - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cost - $10 Per Player&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://www.esoftplanner.com/v3/planner/camps.php?access=0dG81LSVxNmo65bHyWV3sJiLpA=="&gt;Sign-Up&lt;/a&gt; to secure your spot &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:ee325006-a320-4322-8f41-d41e5c0f59d4] --&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:48:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2012-01-05T13:48:54Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>1 year, 4 months ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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      <title>4 V 4 Softball League(High School Only)</title>
      <link>http://community.active.com/message/1155748?tstart=0#1155748</link>
      <description>&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyStart:082b8025-3ceb-445c-b1b4-4f533074e104] --&gt;&lt;div class="jive-rendered-content"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Metro West Sportscenter is starting a 4 V 4 High School Softball League which will start this upcoming Thursday.&amp;#160; It will be run by the new coach for Holliston High School Varsity Softball team Mark Hernandez.&amp;#160;&amp;#160; There are a few spots open for players interested.&amp;#160; Click on the link below for more information or check us out at &lt;a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.mwsportscenter.com"&gt;www.mwsportscenter.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="min-height: 8pt; height: 8pt; padding: 0px;"&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://www.esoftplanner.com/v3/planner/camps.php?access=0dG81LSVxNmo65bHyWV3sJiLpA=="&gt;4 V 4 Sign Up&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:082b8025-3ceb-445c-b1b4-4f533074e104] --&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:28:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2012-01-04T17:28:28Z</dc:date>
      <clearspace:dateToText>1 year, 4 months ago</clearspace:dateToText>
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