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Jennie Finch Empowerment Award
The Jennie Finch Empowerment Award presented by Arm & Hammer honors four young women who demonstrate leadership on and off the field
ABOUT THE ELITE DEVELOPMENT INVITATIONAL
The Elite Development Invitational is a five-day camp as an extended version of the Breakthrough Series. It is a highly intense program that mirrors the USA Softball Women's National team's training camps, giving the players an opportunity to see what life is like as they prepare for international competitions and the Olympic Games.
The Elite Development Invitational will host 64 softball players to participate in the development-focused event with on- and off-field position-specific work, strength and conditioning, mental performance and other topics. USA Softball Women’s National Team players and alumnae will serve as instructors for the event.
The Girls Baseball Elite Development Invitational is a five-day camp as an extended version of the Breakthrough Series. The Elite Development Invitational will host 64 girls' baseball players to participate in the development-focused event with on- and off-field position-specific work, strength and conditioning, mental performance and other topics.
USA Baseball Women’s National Team players, coaches and alumnae will serve as instructors for the event.
Have questions about the Elite Development Invitational? Please email [email protected].
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