Westfields Sports High School

First In Australia

Softball

Convener

Mr David Nguyen

Coaches

Ms Jayde Jensen - Level 2

Ms Alyssa Viera - Level 1

Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning

Aim

The Softball Program aims to select athletes with potential and develop them through to elite status. At the completion of the program students will have obtained their Level 1 Coaching Certificate, Umpiring and Scoring through the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme.

Courses Available

Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program and development of basic skills.

Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement. It further enhances skills and prepares students for the State Selection Process.

All courses offered cover the following areas: basic skills, fitness testing, strength and conditioning, technique analysis, rules and scoring, umpiring, coaching, injury prevention, nutrition, drugs in sport, anatomy, and psychology.

Course Structure

Westfields Sports Softball Program is conducted in association with the NSW Softball Association. Students have two double period sessions per week. A pitching / catching session is available for junior students for an additional cost.

Students are required to play for a team registered with the NSW Softball Association and are expected to have their own softball equipment (glove, bat and softball). This equipment is required for each training session.

Competition Schedule

NSWCHSSA Girls Knockout

NSWCHSSA Boys Knockout

SSW Region Girls Softball Championships

SSW Region Boys Softball Championships

Sports High School Softball Development Days & Tournaments