Join us for our most FUN event of the year - summer Pitcher & Catcher camp!
The Yard, Northbrook - July 29 & 30
North Park University, Chicago - August 3 & 4
Trinity High School, River Forest - August 10 & 11
The Max, La Grange - August 12 & 13
Join us for our most FUN event of the year - Summer Camp 2026!
The Yard, Northbrook - July 29 & 30
North Park University, Chicago - August 3 & 4
Trinity High School, River Forest - August 10 & 11
The Max, La Grange - August 12 & 13
Practice Pro Summer Pitching Camp
Now catchers are welcome too! Learn catching skills from Illinois Weslyan Head Coach Tiffany Prager, or Jenna Gohman your 6+ year Practice Pro Coach!
Over the years our must FUN event of the year, summer camp, has helped softball pitchers build stronger mechanics, throw harder, improve command, and gain confidence on the mound. This year, we’re going to keep doing what you love and add a catching component! Sign up as a pitcher or a catcher, or come together!
What Pitchers Will Learn
Proper pitching mechanics
Increasing velocity and power
Improving command and consistency
Creating spin for pitch movement
Changeup and off-speed development
Pitch sequencing and game strategy
Reading hitters
Mental toughness and resilience
Pre-game preparation and routines
Confidence and body language
Goal setting and progress tracking
Competitive drills and pressure situation
This year, we're excited to add a catching component that allows pitchers and catchers to learn together and gain a better understanding of how to work as a team. If you already have a catcher or pitcher you'd like to bring, even better! You'll have opportunities to train together, learn how to communicate more effectively, develop trust, and better understand each other's role during competition.
Don't have a teammate to attend with? No problem at all. Pitchers and catchers are welcome to register on their own. We'll pair athletes appropriately throughout camp based on age and ability level, so everyone can benefit from the pitcher-catcher experience and participate in all activities. Over the course of this two-day camp, athletes will receive focused instruction, quality repetitions, and opportunities to compete in a fun, encouraging environment while developing both their individual skills and their understanding of the game.
Catching Component
Catchers will receive instruction in:
Receiving and framing
Blocking fundamentals
Throwing mechanics
Working with different pitch types
Pitcher/catcher communication
Game management and strategy
Throughout camp, pitchers and catchers will also work together on:
Building trust and communication
Learning how to catch for a specific pitcher
Pitch calling and sequencing
Game-like situations and competitions
Camp Details
When:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day (2-Day Camp)
Who:
Players entering 4th–9th grade
Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced athletes are welcome. Players will be grouped according to age and ability level to ensure appropriate instruction and challenge.
Led By:
Pitching: Abby Hanrahan & the Practice Pro Coaching Staff
Catching: Tiffany Prager (Illinois Weslyan University Head Coach) and/or Jenna Gohman of Practice Pro & Staff
What To Bring
Lunch
Water bottle
Glove
Turf shoes or gym shoes
Catchers: Please bring a complete set of catching equipment.
If you do not own catching gear, we recommend:
Borrowing equipment from your travel or recreational team.
Contacting your local softball league to see if equipment is available to borrow.
Purchasing equipment if you plan to continue catching regularly.
All participants will receive Practice Pro gear!
Notes
Registration includes both camp days.
Pitchers do not need to bring a catcher - come solo or with a teammate!
Catchers do not need to bring a pitcher - come solo or with a teammate!
Parents are welcome to stay and watch, but are not required.
Athletes will be grouped by age and ability level.
Instructor-to-athlete ratio will not exceed 8:1
All camps are held indoors unless otherwise communicated.
Locations and dates are subject to change.
Whether you're stepping into the circle for the first time or preparing for high school softball, Practice Pro Summer Camp will help you develop the skills, confidence, and habits needed to become a better pitcher—and a better teammate.
