Washington District 4 Little League presents:

TEACHING for TOMORROW

"Learning the Game" & "Playing the Game" Programs

A Unique Instructional Clinic for Coaches and Managers with:

Al Herback

National Coach of Little League Canada

CLINIC DATE: March 10, 2012

Kingsway Christian School Gymnasium

3300 NE 78^th Street

Vancouver, Washington

Fee: One can of food to be donated to The Giving Closet Ministry

LEARNING THE GAME (Ages 4 thru 6) - 8:00 am Registration - 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

PLAYING THE GAME (Ages 7 thru 12) - 12:30 pm Registration - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

For more information, contact your League President or Coaching Coordinator at Glenwood Little League.

Please bring your glove, running shoes and comfortable clothing

HISTORY OF THE PROGRAM

Little League Baseball Canada with Al Herback as their author and national coach, will again be offering this unique instruction program from coast to coast in Canada and a selected few cities in the US for the purpose of helping managers and coaches teach our children. Included in this program, "Teaching for Tomorrow", manuals and DVDS will be available for the appropriate age groups. These resources will be available for purchase at the clinic - cash or personal check only.

While it is recognized that Little League volunteers everywhere are trying to do their best, it is also recognized that they have most likely received little or no specific training to meet the challenges of a baseball team. Volunteers who are learning on the job frequently use past experience or a trial and error approach to get the job done. Often they are subjected to criticism. Also, many managers and coaches offer their services on a short-term basis. This approach to training has been one of the main frustrations of Little League life. The Learning the Game program for ages 4, 5,and 6 will be done in 6 Innings of 80 to 90 minute practice plans with a step-by-step approach with fun activities from start to finish. Drills will be focusing on the five skills necessary for the kids to learn the game. With the Playing the Game program for ages 7 through 12, there will be 6 Innings of 90 minute practice plans along with 3 Extra Innings. Also included will be a step-by-step organization of each practice from start to finish, how to teach the fundamentals of ten skills with appropriate drills, how to work with players and parents, and finally, how to use the game of baseball to help teach our children to be fine citizens of tomorrow. Al will bring these programs to life throughout each session.

Give your coaches and managers this outstanding opportunity to enjoy while learning. Coaches and managers are more than welcome to attend one or both sessions. Don't forget to mention a Food Bank donation to be dropped off at the clinic as the only cost for this program.

Sincerely,

Mike Ray

District Administrator

Washington District 4

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