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We have upgraded our system to reserve time in the facility.  In the past, we had utilized a generic Self-Workout Reservation Visit and limited to 2 reservations per hour. Utilization has increased leading to some scheduling conflicts with tunnels and pitching machines when multiple events are going on at the same time. We have converted […]

Fall Hours begin October 24, 2022 The Fall Hours period goes through Thanksgiving Weekend, after which we well enter our Winter/Spring Training hours. Fall Hours Self-Workout Visit Reservations begin on the top of the hour.  The reservation is for one hour.  Make your reservations on-line or on your Upper Hand Sports phone app.  If there […]

We are closed for Easter Sunday.  There are no individual or team practices scheduled.

North Central Iowa Performance Academy SAQ This is NOT a weight lifting class. Coach Bob Howard utilizes a fun environment to teach both physical and mental fundamental skills to help students to be successful on the court, on the field, in the classroom, and ultimately in their careers. The NCIPA SAQ Class is for ALL […]

Two different packages of small group, softball pitching lessons are available girls at all levels of experience beginning January 2019. Twice-a-week (30 lessons) and once-a-week (15 lessons) programs are available to fit varying schedule challenges for softball pitchers. Coach Stan Oppedal uses a sequential teaching method, learning one movement successfully before moving on to the […]

UPDATE: These Clinics have been cancelled.   We have AWESOME NEWS! We have secured 4 separate High Level Throwing Clinics conducted by Austin Wasserman the weekend of January 26th and 27th in 2019! Saturday, January 26: Softball  4hr Clinic 8am-Noon Baseball 4hr Clinic 1pm-5pm Sunday, January 27: Baseball 3hr Clinic 9am-Noon Softball  3hr Clinic 12:30pm-3:30pm […]

Softball Pitching Clinic over Winter Break! Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:30pm-8:30 $45 What does it take to be an All-State Pitcher?  What key mechanical and mental elements does it take to pitch at the Division I collegiate and professional levels? What does a professional softball pitcher wish she would have known when she was younger? […]

Successful softball teams usually have at least one left-handed slapper, or batter, in their lineup. A lefty slapper can put a great deal of pressure on the defense. She forces the infielders to quickly field the ball and throw it under the pressure of her speed. Slappers actually start running before contacting the ball, which […]

The catcher is a field commander position, demanding several different skills sets and knowledge of the game, the pitchers, the hitters and even their own equipment. These clinics include 4 one-hour sessions to teach the physical and mental elements of catching. Group size is limited, so register early. Players will need to wear tennis shoes […]

These camps are for both boys and girls. Fundamental skills development for throwing mechanics, fielding and hitting will be covered in an age-appropriate setting. Players will need a glove, wear tennis shoes (no cleats) and long pants (the turf is tough on knees). We will provide bats. Parents are welcome to watch, but seating is […]