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Former UCLA Coach Sue Enquist to conduct clinic in Chico

Sue Enquist will be in Chico on January 24 for a one-day clinic.

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9/9/2008 1:08:19 PM

Chico State softball is proud to welcome Sue Enquist, former UCLA head softball coach and member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame for a day-long clinic in Chico on Saturday, January 24. Coaches, players and parents are invited to join legendary softball Coach Enquist for this rare opportunity to learn from one of the most successful softball coaches in history.

Sue Enquist holds more National Championships (11) than anyone in the history of softball. She is UCLA Softball’s first All-American, National Champion, and Hall of Famer.

In 2006, Enquist concluded her storied 27 year career as head coach of the UCLA Bruins with a 887-175-1 (.835) record, making her the winningest softball coach among all active coaches.

She is the only person in NCAA Softball history to win a championship as a head coach and a player. Hailed a “coaching legend” by ESPN, Sue Enquist’s tenure produced 65 All-Americans and 12 Olympians.

She has been inducted into the Women’s Sports Foundation International Hall of Fame, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and the UCLA Hall of Fame. Enquist is also the recipient
of multiple National Coach of the Year and Pac-10 Coach of the Year honors.

The one-day event will consist of three components:

Saturday, January 24, 2009
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Coaches Clinic 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Acker Gymnasium
Coaches of all levels are invited to attend and learn:
• Methods to create the structures and principles of a championship team.
• To focus on how to handle problems and solutions for team, school and parents.
• How to effectively communicate under pressure.
• How to create a postive experience for your team.
• All aspects of hitting and breaking down the swing.

COST - $50 per person

Players Clinic 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, University Softball Field
Players of all levels ages 7-18 are invited to attend and learn:
• Hitting
• Fielding
• Throwing
• Baserunning
• Teamwork
• What makes a champion?
• Characteristics of a winner!

COST - $50 per person

Parents' Clinic 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Acker Gymnasium
• Parents role in the support of their daugher.
• "Do’s and don’ts" in the recruiting process and beyond.

COST - $20 per person

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