NIKE Softball Camp at Willamette University

Camp Brochure

July 6-10, 2009 (Advanced Camp) and
August 3-7, 2009 (General Skills)

 

Camp Director

Directing the camp will be Damian Williams, now in his 11th season as the head softball coach at Willamette University. He has earned an overall record of 189-166 (.532) at Willamette and has led the Bearcats to a 136-104 (.567) record in the Northwest Conference.

In 2008, Williams guided the Bearcats to a 25-11 overall record, including a 19-9 record (3rd place) in the NWC. The ’Cats scored 256 runs (7.11 avg.), hit 45 homers (1.25 per game) and stole 93 bases (2.58 per game). Nikki Franchi (P/DP) earned a 19-4 pitching record and batted .518 to earn First Team All-America honors.

Williams was selected NWC Coach of the Year in 2000, after leading Willamette to a 25-10 overall record and a second place tie in the NWC at 15-6. The 2000 team led the nation with an impressive 0.76 team earned run average and was ranked #5 in the West Region. In 2005, Williams helped the Bearcats achieve a 21-11 overall record, while finishing  the year with a 19-7 mark in the  NWC (2nd place).

The success of the 2000 and 2005 teams indicate how much the team improved after Williams arrived. In 1998, the season before Williams took over, the Bearcats were 5-33 overall. Just two years later, the 2000 team was the most-improved squad in NCAA Division III, gaining 16 games over 1999 and up 21 games from 1998.

Prior to joining the Willamette coaching staff for the 1999 season, Williams served as the head coach at Shoreline Community College in Seattle for four years. His efforts gradually improved the team, which went 25-12 during the 1998 season, on its way to qualifying for the NWAACC Tournament.

Williams graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 1995. He received a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sports Administration. Williams resides in Salem with his wife, Genesis.

(The July 6-10, 2009 session is an Advanced Camp for high school softball players ages 14-18 only)

This camp is designed for advanced softball players looking to get an edge on the competition. Coaches from NCAA Divisions I, II, III as well as NAIA coaches will be in attendance, teaching college level skills and strategies.

Advanced Camp Typical Day:

7:30 a.m. - Breakfast (Overnight campers only)
8:30 a.m. - Softball Drills/Practice, Extended Day Campers Arrive
11:00 a.m. - Rest/Free Time 
12:00 noon - Lunch
1:00 p.m. - Chalk Talks/Team Offensive and Defensive situational drills
5:00 p.m. - Dinner
6:00 p.m. - Rest/Free Time
7:00 p.m. - Game/Gym/Campfire
9:00 p.m. - Extended Day Campers Depart
10:00 p.m. - Campers to Rooms, Lights Out

 

Elite Camp
July  6 - July 10 , 2009
Age: 14-18
Resident: $445.00
Extended Day: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., $345.00

General Skills Camp
August 3 - August 7, 2009
Age: 10-18
Resident: $445.00
Extended Day: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., $345.00

For more information or to register, call 800-645-3226.

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