FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State Softball has released the date for its 2023 summer camp (pitching, catching and instructional), which will be on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Tharaldson Park.
 
NDSU softball's summer camp, led by head coach Darren Mueller, associate head coach Gerice Olson, and assistant coach Kayti Grable, focuses on the development of new skills, as well as sharpen current skills across the game of softball. These camps are open to any and all entrants for players in grades 7-12.
 
The pitching and catching camps will run together in the morning session (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.) and will be $100 per camper. The afternoon (1 - 4 p.m.) instructional camp is $130 per camper. Any camper who attends either of the morning sessions and the afternoon session will receive a discounted rate of $215. All campers will receive an NDSU Softball T-shirt.
 
Pitching Camp
Join Head Coach Darren Mueller and NDSU Softball players for our Pitching camp this Summer! Darren just finished his 22nd season as the head softball coach at NDSU. In 2022, he hit the 700-win milestone and finished with a record of 30-23. NDSU has won 30 games in 14 of the last 17 seasons under the reign of Mueller. This camp is designed to breakdown pitching mechanics to help strengthen both pitching skills and pitching knowledge. The pitching camp will include mechanical instruction with drills, mental approaches, different pitches, spin rotations, and live situations with catchers. Pitchers do NOT need to have a catcher.
 
Catching Camp
Join Associate Head Coach Gerice Olson and NDSU Softball players for our Catching Camp. Gerice was an integral part of the 2000 NDSU Softball National Championship team and has coached numerous All-Conference and All-Region athletes in her career. This camp is designed to provide an introductory level of instruction to the NDSU catching philosophy, daily training regimens, throwing, blocking, footwork, framing, and much more. It will provide each participant with an understanding of catching and drills that will sharpen your game behind the plate. Catchers will have the opportunity to catch pitchers at the end of the session. Catchers must provide their own gear.
 
Instructional Camp
The Instructional Camp allows campers to work with the NDSU Softball staff and players to enhance their offensive and defensive skills. This camp is designed to provide participants with specific skill instruction including footwork, NDSU fielding philosophies, throwing mechanics, games, and measured metrics for each camper to improve on.  Campers must provide their own helmet, bat, and glove.
 
What to bring

• Tennis Shoes, Turf Shoes, or Plastic Cleats (No metal cleats are allowed on the turf surfaces)
• Must provide own glove
• Catchers must provide a full set of catching gear
• Write full name on personal equipment
• Instructional Camp: please bring a helmet and bat

Parents & Coaches
All communication for camp information and weather updates will come via text message and e-mail. Please be sure in registering, you provide the e-mail address and cell number of the party that needs to receive updates.
 
Location
Tharaldson Park is located at 1700 17th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102.