Sports

Free Baseball Coaching Clinic

Baseball coaches and parents of youth baseball players are invited to attend one of two free coaching clinics at Lincoln-Way East and Lincoln-Way North high schools.

The clinics, which will be led by baseball coaches from the high schools, will offer tips on how to teach kids how to hit, pitch and field. They also will discuss practice design, ideas for age-appropriate drills and how to diagnose problems in players.

The goal is to provide continuity in coaching styles and to assist student athletes as they grow. 

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“We try to address every level, from the beginner kindergartener to the advanced junior high all star,” said Lincoln-Way North baseball coach Joe Skarbek. “This clinic gives our program a chance to demonstrate the most important facets of the game.”

“This clinic is unique because it has several stations that are interactive,” said Lincoln-Way East baseball coach Paul Babcock. “Feeder program coaches can participate in drills as they are being demonstrated.”

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“We have some really experienced coaches in the district and this day really allows them to shine,” added Skarbek. “Spring training seems to be just around the corner when we get together to talk with three inches of snow on the ground.”

Lincoln-Way East coaches have been offering the free clinic each year since 1999. Lincoln-Way North, which opened three years ago, is offering the clinic for the third time.


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