EP High School Softball Spirit Store is OPEN!

Order your EPHS Softball apparel here (link)

 

The HS Softball Spirit Store closes 11:59pm, SUN Jan 23rd.

 

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2022 registration begins in February; tryouts start March 14

 

Registration for the 2022 softball season begins in February. Registration will be completed online here. In the meantime, make sure your player's physical is up-to-date.

 

If captain's practices are allowed this year, they would be in late February and early March. Watch for announcement at schools and on the website.

 

Tryouts begin Monday, March 14. The first game is scheduled April 7. The full schedule for the varsity, junior varsity is posted here. We are fortunate to be able to add a fourth team this year, which we haven't had for several years. Officially known as the 9th grade team, it will be home to 7th and 8th graders. That team will play a hybrid schedule that will be posted later.

 

The Spring Break Florida Softball Trip is from March 20-27. A parent-athlete-coach meeting will be scheduled in March and we will notify you when we have a final date. Final payment for the Florida trip will take place at that meeting and take into account deposits and fundraising dollars raised.

 

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End of 2021

 

Season ends with tough 2-0 loss to Chanhassen 

 

A two-run 6th inning gave Chanhassen enough to defeat the Eagles and win the Section 2AAAA championship Thursday at Miller Park. The victory sends Chanhassen to Mankato next week for the Minnesota High School Softball State Tournament. The Eagles finished their season with a 15-10 overall record.

 

Eagles lose to Chan, beat Tonka to advance to section final 

 

Abby Sailer gave up no earned runs, but Chanhassen's Sydney Schwartz pitched a perfect game to win 1-0 in the winner's bracket game Tuesday.

 

Minnetonka stayed alive by beating Prior Lake in its first game but was mowed down by Eagles pitcher Kari Welter in the semifinal game earning the Eagles the opportunity to face Chanhassen again Thursday night for the Section 2AAAA championship. The Eagles will have to beat Chanhassen twice to advance to the Minnesota State High School Tournament in Mankato.

 

Eagles advance with 5-2 win over Shakopee

Abby Sailer and Kari Welter combined pitching performances to beat Shakopee 5-2 and advance to next week's final rounds of the Section 2AAAA tournament at Miller Park.

 

Alexa Mann and Priya Wolf contributed key hits and Welter and Gabi Peta contributed important sacrifice bunts. The game ended with the unusual double play, known in the softball world as 8-3. With a runner on first, a Shakopee batter hit a line drive to Wolf in center field (8) and she doubled the runner off of first base (3). 

 

The Eagles play undefeated first-seed Chanhassen at 4:30pm, Tuesday, June 8 at Miller Park.

 

Eagles defeat Jefferson 2-1 in Section Round 1

Senior Abby Sailer struck out nine Jaguars en route to a 2-1 win over Bloomington Jefferson in round one of the Section 2AAAA softball tournament on Tuesday at Miller Park. 

 

Junior Alexa Mann slugged a 6th inning solo home run to left center to provide the deciding run. 

 

The Eagles will play Shakopee at 4:30pm Thursday in the winner's bracket.

 

 

 

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Eagles take two over Maple Grove on Senior Night

A walk-off double and a sterling pitching performance by the Eagles' only senior combined for a doubleheader sweep over Maple Grove Friday under the lights. A large Youth Night crowd watched the Eagles recover from a 6-0 deficit in game 1, capped by a bottom of the 7th bases loaded double by Gabi Peta to score the tying and winning runs in a 7-6 victory. Pitcher Kari Welter got the win.

 

In game 2 senior pitcher Abby Sailer turned in a one-run performance to top Maple Grove 3-1. She was honored by her teammates between games along with team manager Rachel Diede. The Eagles finished their regular season with a 12-8 record.

 

The Eagles JV squad split their matchup with a 7-0 win and a 5-4 loss. The B team also split, winning 5-1 and losing 4-3.

 

Section 2AAAA tourney at Miller June 1-10

The 2021 Section 2AAAA softball tournament begins June 1 at Miller Park and features the Eden Prairie Eagles and seven other teams vying for a single berth in the State Tournament June 15-16.

 

Teams from Burnsville, Chanhassen, Chaska, Jefferson, Minnetonka, Prior Lake and Shakopee will join Eden Prairie and square off beginning at 4:30 p.m. June 1. Losers of first set of games will play again at 6:30 p.m. that night.

 

Play continues Thursday, June 3; Tuesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 10. Rain days are Wednesdays and Fridays of each week.

 

Seeding will take place May 29. Watch for a tournament bracket when seeding is complete.

 

All three Eagles teams win against Waconia

 

Homeruns from Piper Lange and Dani Fosdick combined with a solid pitching performance by Kari Welter to defeat Waconia 13-2 in five innings Tuesday.

The JV squad won its game 12-7 and the B team won its game 5-4.

 

 

Eagles lose 6-5 heartbreaker at Chaska

Dani Fosdick had 2 RBI, including a 5th inning homerun in a 6-5 losing effort against Chaska Wednesday. The Hawks overtook the Eagles with two runs in the bottom of the 7th inning for the win. The Eagles are 8-5 overall, 7-2 in the Lake Conference.

 

The JV Eagles won in convincing fashion 16-6.

 

All three teams return to action 4:30 p.m. Monday at Buffalo.

 

Lange sisters lead Eagles to win over STMA

Twin sisters Anika and Piper Lange went a combined 7 for 9 with four runs scored and 3 RBI to lead the Eagles to an 11-5 victory over St. Michael/Albertville Monday. Anika lead the attack with a crucial three-run homerun in the sixth inning with the Eagles up by just two runs. Pitcher Abby Sailer shut STMA down the final two innings for the complete game win.

 

The JV squad lost its game 11-4. Both teams play at Chaska Wednesday at 4:30. The B team will not play this week due to quarantine.

 

Eagles defeat Minnetonka 13-3

Priya Wolf went 2 for 4 with two doubles, including one for a walk-off win in the 6th inning, and four RBI to lead the Eagles to a run rule 13-3 victory over Minnetonka Wednesday. Also contributing to the win was Kari Welter with two doubles, two RBI and three runs scored. JV player Rose Weber, an 8th grader, who entered the game as a pinch hitter in the 5th, lined a pitch into center field in her first varsity at-bat for a hit.

 

The JV squad lost 6-2 and the B squad won its game 15-3 in 5 innings.

 

Alexa Mann named Athlete of the Week 

Eagles junior Alexa Mann was named an Athlete of the Week by the Star Tribune in recognition of her hitting fireworks recently.

 

She joined three other metro softball players, two lacrosse players and a baseball player in the honor which was published in the newspaper's sports section Tuesday.

 

Alexa added to her recent power display on Monday, hitting a two-run shot in a 7-5 loss to Hopkins.

 

 

Games added to schedule

All three Eagles teams will now play a doubleheader Friday, May 28, with games at 5 and 7 p.m. at Miller Park.

 

A B team game has been added at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 at Miller Park.

 

Hopkins sweeps; Alexa Mann goes 3 for 4 with HR

Alexa Mann continued her offensive tear Monday in a losing 7-5 effort against Hopkins, going 3 for 4, including her sixth homerun in seven games and 2 RBI.

 

The Royals also won the JV game 11-5, while the Hopkins B squad defeated EP 3-1. All three Eagles teams play at 4:30 Wednesday versus Minnetonka at Miller Park.

 

Eagles earn Edina sweep; Mann hits another one

All three Eagles teams won their respective games Friday at Miller Park, chalking up a sweep over Edina.

 

Alexa Mann hit her fifth homerun in six games, a solo shot in the second inning, to lead the Varsity to a 5-2 win. Anika Lange, playing in only her second game of the season following an injury, drove in two runs with a bases loaded single in the third inning. Abby Sailer allowed just three hits enroute to her fifth win. She also had four assists and a put out defensively. The Eagles are 5-1 in conference play and 6-3 overall.

 

The JV squad won its game 11-2 and the B squad continued its winning ways with a 7-3 victory.

 

All teams play Hopkins at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Miller Park.

 

Alexa's homerun attack continues in 11-1 win

 

Alexa Mann hit her fourth homerun in five games to start an 11-run attack in a 5-inning victory over Wayzata Wednesday. Piper Lange added 3 RBI and Priya Wolf and Ella Isaacson each scored three times. Abby Sailer notched her fourth pitching win of the season scattering four hits and giving up one run.

The Eagles JV squad won its game 15-5, improving its record to 4-2-1. The B squad didn't have a game Wednesday. All three teams take on Edina Friday at Miller Park.

 

Walk-off Mann home run beats Buffalo

Alexa Mann smashed a two-run walk-off homer capping a four run rally in the bottom of the 7th inning to beat Buffalo Monday at Miller Park. The home run followed a two-run single by Dani Fosdick to tie the game at 3-3 after Buffalo took a 3-1 lead in the top half of the inning. Pitcher Abby Sailer went the distance for the win. The Eagles are 4-3 on the season. They play Wayzata at home Wednesday and Edina at home Friday. Both games begin at 4:30 p.m.

 

The JV won its game 11-1. The B squad won by a score of 13-12 to complete the Eden Prairie sweep.

 

Eagles beat NSP in 19-14 slug fest

Annika Welter belted a 6th inning grand slam and Alexa Mann hit a home run, while going 4 for 5 and driving in five runs in a 19-14 win over the North St. Paul Polars on Saturday. Lead-off hitter Priya Wolf went 4 for 6 with a triple, three singles and two RBI. The Eagles lost their first game 12-4 to LeSueur/Henderson. Priya Wolf had a triple and two RBI in that matchup.

 

The Eagles JV squad defeated LeSueur/Henderson 10-0 in its only game of the day. The B team played a doubleheader against Orono, winning the first game 15-5 and losing the nightcap 11-10 in eight innings.

 

All of the teams play Buffalo Monday at Miller Park.

 

Eagles beat SMA with walk-off steal

Dani Fosdick collided with St. Michael/Albertville's second baseman while stealing the base in the bottom of the 7th inning Friday allowing Piper Lange to score the winning run from 3rd, sealing a 6-5 win. Alexa Mann hit her first varsity home run to give the Eagles the lead and Kari Welter earned her first varsity win in relief.

 

The JV team lost 11-8 and the B team won its third straight game with a 10-9 victory.

 

Minnetonka games rescheduled on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

 

Minnetonka games 4/19 canceled

Today's games at Minnetonka have been canceled. They will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

 

Varsity and JV teams will hit in the wrestling room at 7:15 p.m. today and practice from 8:30 to 10 p.m. in the dome.

 

The B team will hit in the wrestling room from 3 to 4 p.m. No dome practice.

 

Varsity beats Hopkins on 8th inn. HR

Piper Lange crushed an 8th inning home run Friday and Abby Sailer shut down Hopkins in the bottom of the inning to win the Eagles' first game played in almost two years by a score of 4-3.

 

The JV fought to a 12-12, 10-inning tie before the game was called.

 

The B team lost a heart-breaker 11-10 on a walk-off Hopkins hit.

 

All practices going forward are from 3 to 6 PM* at Miller Park unless weather requires changes. *End times are at the coach's discretion. These are latest times.

 

4/14 - Practice from 3 to 5:30 at Miller Park

 

4/13 - Practice starts at 3 p.m. at EPHS

 

Tomorrow likely will be another bad weather day, so practice will be indoors. Practice will start at 3 p.m. at the high school. Uniforms will be handed out and hitting will take place in the wrestling room. Dome time is still unknown.

 

4/12 - Practice canceled

 

Today's practice is canceled due to a curfew ordered by Gov. Walz. We will have more information on tomorrow's schedule later.

 

 

4/9 - CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER

 7 to 9 p.m. in the Dome

 

4/8 - 3:45 to 6:00 Wrestling Rm/Dome

 

4/7 - 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Dome

 

As predicted, schedules are changing daily based on weather and facility availability. We will inform players each day what the following day's schedule will be.

 

Your coaches and teammates miss all of you players that have found yourself having to stay home this week. It's an unfortunate occurrence that has affected many schools and families this past year, including Eden Prairie High School. We hope you and your families all are feeling well and that you are able to get outside and play catch or hit off of a tee this week. We look forward to having you back next week so that we can move forward and have a great season.

 

Reminder for players and parents: If you haven't already, please send a signed parent/student agreement to practice this week or next.

 

 

4/6 - Practice 5:50 - 8 p.m. at EPHS

 

 

4/5 - Practice at 5 at Dome; Miller not open

 

The City of Eden Prairie has prohibited the use of Miller Park today, so practice today is from 5-8 p.m. Players who are not quarantined should meet outside of the dome at Field A. Hitting practice will be in the wrestling room and then tryouts will be in the dome from 7-8 p.m.

 

Please bring appropriate footwear and clothing for all conditions. No cleats yet.

 

 

Softball under partial quarantine

 

Due to a confirmed COVID-19 exposure, all players who attended tryouts last week are quarantined through April 12. All families should have received an official notification from the Eden Prairie High School COVID Coordinator Clayton Ellis. Please address all questions to the high school activities office.

 

Equipment reminder: be prepared!

Week 1 is complete! The week 2 schedule is below but players should be ready for last minute changes. What does that mean?

 

- Be prepared for schedule changes. If Miller Park opens, practice will be right after school. There won't be time to go home to change clothes.

 

- Bring appropriate clothing to school for outdoors or indoors, including shoes for dome, wrestling room and dirt.

 

- Players returning from spring break should bring their signed parent/player agreement.

 

 

Practice schedule set for April 5-10

 

Following is the schedule for practices next week for all age levels*:

 

Monday, April 5 - 5 - 8 p.m. Dome

 

Tuesday, April 6 - 5:30 - 8 p.m. Dome

 

Wednesday, April 7 - 5:30 - 8 p.m. Dome

 

Thursday, April 8 - 6 - 8 p.m. Stadium Turf

 

Friday, April 9 - 8:30 - 10 p.m. Dome

 

Saturday, April 10 - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Dome

 

There will be no practices this Saturday, April 3.

 

* Players should meet at Turf Field A (next to Dome) before each practice this week.

 

This schedule is subject to change on short notice. If Miller Park is opened for use, practices would move there and go from 3 - 5 p.m.

 

If you haven't done so already, please send the signed copy of the parent and player agreement with your daughter to practice by next Monday.

 

 

PAC meeting materials

 

Here are materials for you to review that will be discussed at the softball PAC meeting (click the link to download the file):

 

1. Eden Prairie High School Coaching Staff (link)

 

2. Eden Prairie High School Parent, Student Athlete Agreement (link)

 

3. Eden Prairie High School Girls Softball Expectations (link)

 

Please print these files for future reference. Please sign and return the Parent, Student Athlete Agreement and return to coaches at tryouts.

 

 

Back-to-back PAC meetings Tuesday

 

An all-school Zoom PAC meeting begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 23. Here is the link:

 

https://insideoutinitiative.zoom.us/j/96106365776?pwd=bHlKc2NwUE1Yams3dlZqbE5BYlUxdz09

 

 

That meeting is followed by a softball-specific Zoom PAC meeting at 6:45 p.m. Here is the link for that meeting:

 

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5921386298?pwd=cUVwQWt6bnorVURTeGh6REd2UGNJZz0
 

Meeting ID: 592 138 6298

Passcode: XLQDOF

 

 

Important tryout information

 

Here's some important information for players as they get ready for softball tryouts beginning March 29.

 

- Wear softball pants or sweatpants - no shorts.

 

- Wear a white t-shirt with your last name and grade on the back in large black, block style letters.

 

- Wear turf or tennis shoes. No cleats allowed.

 

- Bring your glove, helmet and bat. If you don't have a bat, one will be provided.

 

We have new black matte helmets and backpacks available for purchase. We also have approved pants and socks available. Watch for more information about ordering.

 

Make sure you are registered with the high school to play softball.  You can register on the high school activities website. You will need an up-to-date physical on file in order to register.

 

Tryouts are from noon to 3 p.m. in the dome the first week (March 29 - April 2), including practice on Saturday, April 3 also from noon to 3 p.m.. 

 

 

Sign up on website to receive messages

Once you have registered to play softball at the high school, please use the following link to register on this website so that you are on our mailing list. There is no charge for this registration. The link is: http://assn.la/Reg/?r=4:168403

 

CHANGE: PAC meeting is March 23

The date of the virtual Eden Prairie Softball Parent-Athlete-Coach has been changed to 6 p.m.Tuesday, March 23. A link will be sent before the date of the meeting.

 

 

Captain's practices 5-7 pm starting March 22 in dome

Captain's practices being Monday, March 22 for all players registered for Eden Prairie High School softball. Practices will be in the dome from 5 to 7 p.m. each day. A coach or other adult will be present at each practice for supervision only. Watch for further details from Abby Sailer and on the website.

 

 

Captain's practice gets go-ahead

EPHS has approved captain's practices the week of March 22. A coach will be present for supervision only. Details on the week's schedule will come soon.

 

2021 schedule added to website; registration open

The 2021 EPHS softball schedule has been added to website. Tryouts begin March 29 with sessions from noon to 3 pm each day that week in the dome. The first game is April 16 at Hopkins. All games begin at 4:30 pm unless otherwise noted. The schedule is subject to change.

 

Registration is open on the Eden Prairie High School website https://www.edenpr.org/eden-prairie-high-school/activitiesathletics/activities-office/registration. A current physical is required to complete registration.

 

A player meeting is scheduled at 2:45 February 26 in the East Commons.

 

A virtual PAC (Parent-Athlete-Coach) meeting will be scheduled later.

 

 

Update: MSHSL corrects start date -  March 29

Softball starts March 29.

 

That's the final answer after the Minnesota State High School League corrected an inaccurate post on its website that resulted in the post below this one. Other dates apparently remain unchanged: games can start April 1, post season begins May 29, season ends June 19.

 

Stay tuned...

 

2021 season begins March 22 (Wrong!)

The 2021 softball season is set to begin Monday, March 22. Minnesota State High School League guidelines allow games to begin April 1. Post season play begins May 29 and the season is scheduled to end June 19.

 

Watch this site for more information about tryouts and scrimmage schedules.

 

We can't wait to get back to Eagles softball!

 

Fall practices end; see you in March!

'Based on Minnesota State High School League guidelines, fall softball practices officially ended October 24. Because of that, there will be no practices this coming week. The 2021 softball season will begin in March. Until then, stay safe and work hard. It was great to work with everyone, even for a short time.

 

Tuesday practice canceled due to ... SNOW?!?!

 

CTuesday night practice has been canceled due to inclement weather. Practice is at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in the Dome.

 

Practices move to Dome this week

CDue to impending bad weather, fall practices move to the Dome this week. Practices Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are from 8-10 p.m. Players should be ready to go at 7:45.

 

Please register now for fall practices

 

Fall softball practices for players at Eden Prairie High School begin Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Miller Park. Practices will begin at 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 22.

 

It is important that players register in the Activities Office before Tuesday; parents can also be do this online at www.mypaymentsplus.com. There are no fees, but players must be registered to participate. The EPHS Activites Office must have a current physical on file in order to complete registration. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dan Rubischko at drubischko@gmail.com or 612-747-2244, or Jim Bayer at jrbayer2000@yahoo.com or 952-412-0165.

 

Update: Only High School players can participate in fall practice

The EPHS Activities Department has decided that only high school players (grades 9-12) can participate in fall practices beginning Oct. 6. 
 

 

Fall practices start Oct. 6

 

While we still do not know for sure what the 2021 high school softball season will look like, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) is allowing spring sports to conduct practices during October.

 

Players who were part of the 2020 softball season when it began in March are invited to participate in a month-long series of fall practices beginning Oct. 6. Incoming 7th graders and 8th graders who did not register in the spring will not participate until next spring. Practices will be conducted after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 22. No games or scrimmages against other schools are permitted.

 

Players need to register for the fall session through the EPHS Activities Office. Players will not pay fees to participate. Watch for announcements on this site and at school for more information.

 

 

2020 season officially canceled

 

The Minnesota State High School League has officially canceled all spring sports and activities based on the Governor's decision to keep schools closed through the end of the school year. By declaring that the season has ended, it is unclear whether coaches are able to continue to be in contact with players, providing training information or meet virtually with players. We are awaiting additional information.

 

This is an unprecendented and sad ending to our season, which essentially lasted one week. We feel especially bad for our seniors: Julia Goetz, Emily Grein, and Lara Welter. We all wish them well and look forward to seeing them at future Miller Park games.

 

We wish all players well as they complete their school years via distance learning. We hope you will continue to do your best and be ready for softball whenever it is allowed to be played. For younger players, we encourage you to keep working hard and know that your opportunities are still ahead of you. We look forward to seeing you at tryouts next spring.

 

 

 

 

Softball Hitting Drills

We have put together some hitting drills that player can use to train at home.  We have also added some PRO TIPS to try and make them accessible for everyone from home.  

Equipment Options:

1. We tried to use items from around the house that could be used to complete these drills.  Rugs, Plungers, Socks, and Frisbees.
2. If you want to borrow equipment from the school please contact Coach Rubischko.  The school will let you borrow it, but you have to check it out and return it at the seasons end.
3. If you are interested, we have found some fairly good deals on basic equipment you can have at home.  These are not mandatory and you are free to purchase them some place else if you would like.
   1. Hitting Net  - Ebay Link $38  
   2. Batting Tee – Ebay Link $30  

Workout Schedule:

• This is a suggested hitting work schedule.  Please understand that you can workout any day of the week that you would like.  For example, 4/13-4/18 it is scheduled for you to hit Monday/Wednesday/Friday.  If you have a heavy school load on a certain day hit the next day.  Just make sure you get your 3 workouts a week in.
• Partner drills can be done with family members.  Please be careful during these times.  We are not encouraging you to go over to a friend’s house. Social distancing is still important during this time.

	4/13-4/18	4/20-4/25	4/27-5/3	5/4-5/9	5/11-5/16	5/18-2/23
Monday	Pick 3 Dry Drills		Pick 2 Dry Drills		Pick 1 Dry Drills
	Pick 2 OR Drills		Pick 2 OR Drills		Pick 2 OR Drills
	Pick 2 SOLO Drills		Pick 2 SOLO Drills		Pick 3 SOLO Drills
	Pick 1 Partner Drill		Pick 2 Partner Drill		Pick 2 Partner Drill
Tuesday		Pick 3 Dry Drills		Pick 2 Dry Drills		Pick 1 Dry Drills
		Pick 2 OR Drills		Pick 2 OR Drills		Pick 2 OR Drills
		Pick 2 SOLO Drills		Pick 2 SOLO Drills		Pick 3 SOLO Drills
		Pick 1 Partner Drill		Pick 2 Partner Drill		Pick 2 Partner Drill
Wednesday	Pick 3 Dry Drills		Pick 2 Dry Drills		Pick 1 Dry Drills
	Pick 2 OR Drills		Pick 2 OR Drills		Pick 2 OR Drills
	Pick 2 SOLO Drills		Pick 2 SOLO Drills		Pick 3 SOLO Drills
	Pick 1 Partner Drill		Pick 2 Partner Drill		Pick 2 Partner Drill
Thursday		Pick 3 Dry Drills		Pick 2 Dry Drills		Pick 1 Dry Drills
		Pick 2 OR Drills		Pick 2 OR Drills		Pick 2 OR Drills
		Pick 2 SOLO Drills		Pick 2 SOLO Drills		Pick 3 SOLO Drills
		Pick 1 Partner Drill		Pick 2 Partner Drill		Pick 2 Partner Drill
Friday	Pick 3 Dry Drills	FACETIME/GOOGLE HANGOUT ETC with a teammate and pick a work out.	Pick 2 Dry Drills	At some point in weeks 4/27-5/9 record yourself doing 1 OR Drill, 1 SOLO Drill, 1 Partner Drill	Pick 1 Dry Drills	FACETIME/GOOGLE HANGOUT ETC with a teammate and pick a work out.
	Pick 2 OR Drills		Pick 2 OR Drills		Pick 2 OR Drills
	Pick 2 SOLO Drills		Pick 2 SOLO Drills		Pick 3 SOLO Drills
	Pick 1 Partner Drill		Pick 2 Partner Drill		Pick 2 Partner Drill

 

DRY DRILLS

– Dry drills mean you do not need to use a ball.

Stride Drill

Pro Tip 

                       – Use cracks in garage floors, seems in driveways, use chalk or a rock to draw a line on a sidewalk.

            SB Coach

                        https://www.youtube.com/embed/MYkfWfrUEio?start=27&end=101

Launch Position Walks

            Pro Tip 

– These drills can be done anywhere.

            SB Coach

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ouMN8MvgIqc?start=365&end=515

Wall Drill

            Pro Tip 

– Use a Bath or Beach towel.  Roll the towel up from top to bottom.  Then use duct or packing tape to keep the towel together for the swing.

            SB Coach

                        https://www.youtube.com/embed/nmmEgXfzsp8?start=238&end=538

Frisbee Drill

            Pro Tip

• You can use a frisbee or a paper plate if you do not have one.  Frisbees can be thrown into a garage wall, to a family member, or out into open space.

            SB Coach

                        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqck8zAzYQQ

DRY OR BALL DRILLS      

- These drills can be done with or without a ball.

-    Some of you may not have a tee at home which is fine.  You are able to 

borrow some from the school by contacting Coach Rubischko.  

• Other solutions may be using a plunger.  Cover it with a Ziplock bag.  Next take a rug and roll it up so the floor side is on the outside.  Run a couple pieces of tape around it and that will serve as the base for your tee.  Put the handle of the plunger in the center of the rug… you have a homemade tee.
• Drill can be done with or w/out a ball.  If you do not have a net to hit into you can hit SOCKS. Fold them into a ball and hit them off of the tee.  Using socks now makes it easy to hit in a garage or basement.

Top Hand Hitting Drill

Pro Tip

• We would prefer if you use a lighter bat for this drill.  If you have a miniature stadium bat, a youth bat, small broom stick and at a last resort you could choke up on your bat.  

SB Coach

https://youtu.be/wWifRMGH2-o?t=119

Bottom Hand Hitting Drill (Holding Elbow)

            Pro Tip

• We would prefer if you use a lighter bat for this drill.  If you have a miniature stadium bat, a youth bat, small broom stick and at a last resort you could choke up on your bat.  
• Technique is very important here.  Do fewer reps, but do them correctly.

            SB Coach

                        https://www.youtube.com/embed/nmmEgXfzsp8?start=65&end=136

Walk Through

            Pro Tip

• Make sure ball is being hit out in front of you after you have taken your steps.
• If you have access to lines in your garage/driveway/sidewalk you can track your steps to make sure you are walking straight at the pitcher.

            SB Coach

                        https://youtu.be/qu8NN3AkC40?t=3

 

SOLO HITTING DRILLS – WITH BALL

– These drills can be done by yourself but you need a “ball” for your drills.

• Some of you may not have a tee at home which is fine.  You are able to borrow some from the school by contacting Coach Rubischko.  
• Other solutions may be using a plunger.  Cover it with a Ziplock bag.  Next take a rug and roll it up so the floor side is on the outside.  Run a couple pieces of tape around it and that will serve as the base for your tee.  Put the handle of the plunger in the center of the rug… you have a homemade tee.
• If you do not have a net to hit into you can use SOCKS.  Fold them into a ball and use them in the following drills.  Using socks now makes it easy to use the garage or basement as a training area.

Skip a Rock

            Pro Tip 

• You can actually go for a walk to a lake or river and try skipping rocks in it.
• You could use small pebble size rocks and skip them down your street. Don’t hit cars or people and don’t get hit by cars or people.
• Socks will work here too.

            SB Coach

                        https://www.youtube.com/embed/nmmEgXfzsp8?start=28&end=62

https://www.youtube.com/embed/3GzGAeHNnGU?start=106&end=136

Inside Tee Work – High and Low

            Pro Tip

• Make sure the tee is out in front of you on the inside corner of the plate.
• Stay inside the ball or sock trying to hit it towards the short stop.

            SB Coach

                        https://youtu.be/5RpnOyRLG1Q?t=4

Outside Tee Work – High and Low

            Pro Tip

• Make sure the tee is even with your front hip on the outside corner of the plate.
• Stay inside the ball or sock trying to hit it towards the second baseman.

SB Coach

                        https://www.youtube.com/embed/6EBonLLRCY8?start=1&end=92

https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Gu7D_pvK98?start=1&end=69 (How to)

Big Ball – Tee Drill

            Pro Tip

• May want to use a plunger as in the video for you tee.
• This drill may be done as a side toss also.

            SB Coach

                        https://www.youtube.com/embed/LFPGBxzrS3I?start=50&end=151

Babe Ruth Drill

            Pro Tip

• Don’t trip on your feet.

            SB Coach

                        https://youtu.be/W0As5osrz4A

Flamingo/Pitcher Hitting Drill

            Pro Tip

• Similar to the Babe Ruth Drill, but feel the weight on your back leg, then feel as you transfer to the front side.

            SB Coach

                        https://www.youtube.com/embed/baTUkCQXxm8?start=162&end=309

 

PARTNER HITTING DRILLS – WITH BALL

– These drills need done with a partner and you need a “ball” for your drills.

• Some of you may not have a tee at home which is fine.  You are able to borrow some from the school by contacting Coach Rubischko.  
• Other solutions may be using a plunger.  Cover it with a Ziplock bag.  Next take a rug and roll it up so the floor side is on the outside.  Run a couple pieces of tape around it and that will serve as the base for your tee.  Put the handle of the plunger in the center of the rug… you have a homemade tee.
• If you do not have a net to hit into you can use SOCKS.  Fold them into a ball and use them in the following drills.  Using socks now makes it easy to use the garage or basement as a training area.

Font Toss

            Pro Tip

• Make sure the person tossing has some type of net or screen, unless you are hitting socks.

            SB Coach

                        https://www.youtube.com/embed/0e5MkQWD7X8?start=1&end=48

Sacrifice Bunting

            Pro Tip

• Make sure the person tossing is trying to throw flat line pitches.  Throwing rainbows in there will not make you a better bunter.

            SB Coach

                        https://youtu.be/qarxkyVGY64

Bunting for a Hit

            Pro Tip

• Make sure the person tossing is trying to throw flat line pitches.  Throwing rainbows in there will not make you a better bunter.

            SB Coach

                        https://youtu.be/qQLJHjlw8BU

Side Toss

            Pro Tip

• Getting a person to be a good feeder is important.

            SB Coach

                        https://www.youtube.com/embed/leDfLWdAZQk?start=159&end=197

Inside/Outside Soft(Side)-Toss

            Pro Tip

• Getting a person to be a good feeder is important.
• Check to see that ball is being hit to field you are working on.

            SB Coach

                        https://www.youtube.com/embed/T7mOq8hBtiY?start=136&end=264

VIDEO SWINGS

If some of you are interested in videoing your swings and wanting feed back let us know.  We can set you up with a Dropbox folder for you to upload your videos too.  Then you can email/text us to let us know.  We will try to get back to you within a day or so.

 

 

Spring 2020: Stay safe, stay healthy, stay ready

 

While we all await decisions about whether spring activities can restart, we thought we would forward some information that will help you stay in good shape or improve where you were. While we still need to maintain safe distances, you can use these workouts to help you be ready for softball - whenever is returns - AND IT WILL RETURN. So stay safe, stay healthy and stay ready! If you have questions, please contact any of the coaches.

 

Short Sprint Day

Warm Up

1. Knee Hugs
2. Quad Stretch
3. Scoops
4. Lunges
5. Frankenstein
6. Push Ups
7. Small Skips
8. Skips for Height
9. Skips for Distance
10. Crawl/Cartwheel
11. 10 Low Pogo
12. 5 High Pogo
13. 4 Short Acceleration Sprints - 5, 10, 15, 20 yards

Workout A

1. 8x20 yard sprints with 2-3 minutes rest between reps

Workout B

1. 2x20 yard, 2x30 yard, and 2x40 yard with 1-4 minutes rest between reps

Workout C

1. 10, 20, 30, 40, 30, 20, 10 yard sprints with 1-4 minutes rest between reps

Cool Down Options

1. Walk for 10 minutes & Stretch for 5 minutes

2. Yoga

 

Long Sprint Day

Warm Up

1. Same as the Short Sprint Day plus 2 buildup sprints of 40 yards at the end

Workout A

1. 4x60 yard sprints with 3-4 minutes rest between reps

Workout B

1. 2x20 second sprints & 2x15 second sprints with 5 minutes rest between reps and 10 minutes rest between sets
2. Walk for the 10 minutes between the 20 and 15 second sprints

Workout C

1. 3 sets (1x40, 1x50, 1x60) yard sprints with 2 minutes rest between reps and 5 minutes between sets
2. Walk for the 5 minutes between sets

Cool Down Options

1. Walk for 10 minutes & Stretch for 5 minutes

2. Yoga

 

Body Weight Circuit

Jumps

1. Squat Jump
2. Broad Jump
3. Tuck Jump
4. Scissor Jump
5. Combination of any of the above

Upper Body

6. Push Ups
   1. Diamond
   2. Staggered 
   3. Elevated
   4. Spiderman
   5. Rotation
   6. Plyo/Clap
7. Dips off Chair
   1. Straight Leg
   2. Single Leg
   3. Bent Knee

Knee Dominant

8. Squats
   1. Rotation
   2. Single Leg
   3. Iso Hold
   4. Split 
   5. RFE Split 
   6. Pistol Squat (Assisted)
9. Lunges
   1. Forward
   2. Side
   3. Back
   4. Walking
   5. Diagonal
   6. Crossover
   7. Iso Hold
10. Step Ups
    1. Forward
    2. Side
    3. Reverse Step Down

Hip Dominant

11. RDL
    1. Double Leg
    2. Single Leg
12. Glute Bridge
    1. Feet Elevated
    2. Shoulder Elevated
    3. SL on Ground
    4. SL Elevated

Core

13. Planks
    1. Side Rotation
    2. Reverse/On Back
    3. Shoulder Tap
    4. Leg Raise
    5. Corkscrew
14. Mountain Climbers
    1. Straight
    2. Crossover
    3. Diagonal to One Knee
    4. Outside Knees
15. Bicycle
16. Russian Twist
17. Crunch
18. Hollow Body Hold
19. Suitcase or Farmer Carry with heavy backpack or duffle bag

• Warm Up first
• Pick one exercise from each category (i.e. Jump, Upper Body, Knee, Hip, Core)
• Do it for 10-30 seconds and then move on to the next exercise
• Once you finish a full round take 30-60 seconds to rest and repeat
• Workouts can last 20-30 minutes
• Can also make this a game and see how many rounds you can complete in a certain amount of time
• Change it up, pick different exercises, be creative
• Strap on a heavy backpack or hold a heavy duffle bag for additional weight for exercises when appropriate
• Do this 2-4 times per week

 

PAC meeting canceled

The Parent-Athelete-Coach (PAC) meeting scheduled for Sunday, March 22 is canceled. We will inform you if the meeting is rescheduled.

 

Softball on hold until at least March 27

Due to a ruling by the MSHSL, all spring activities are canceled until March 27. No training, practices, scrimmages or games are allowed. You can read the directive at MSHSL.org. The previous directive continues to prohibit scrimmages through April 6. Unfortunately, this means that no practices are allowed and players are not allowed to use any school facilities during this break. Stay safe and stay healthy. We will contact you when circumstances change. (3/17/20)

 

Florida trip canceled due to virus concerns

 

The Eden Prairie High School softball Florida spring break trip has been canceled by the district administration. The decision comes as concerns continue about traveling in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Minnesota State High School League

Spring Activity Participation Limitations
March 17, 2020 12:15 p.m.

 

Tryout and practice schedules set for March

Softball tryouts begin Monday, March 9. All players should meet in the Activities classroom (232) at 3:30 p.m. Tryouts the  first week go from 4:30 - 6 p.m. in the Dome. Players should report to the Activity Center at 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for warmups.

 

Week 2 (March 16-20) practices will be from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Dome. Week 3 (March 23-26) practices are scheduled from 7:30 - 10 p.m. Coaches will update these schedules, as necessary.

 

Players should wear a white t-shirt with their last name and grade on the front and back for the first week.

 

Scrimmages are scheduled in the Dome on Saturdays, March 14 at 7 p.m. and March 21 at 8 p.m. Players will be notified which of them will be invited to those scrimmages. All players likely will be asked to participate in at least one.

 

The Player-Athlete-Coach (PAC) meeting is Sunday evening, March 22 at the high school. Time and exact location will be announced soon. All players and at least one parent should attend.

 

A reminder that all players need to be fully registered with a physical before being able to participate.

 

 

Important information for 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for the 2020 softball season

 

As you may know, 7th and 8th graders are eligible to try out for the Eden Prairie High School softball program. Registration information will be available online at the high school website (edenpr.org) sometime in February 2020. If you are interested, you must:

 

 - have a physical on file with the high school activities office (use this link: 

• https://legacy.mshsl.org/mshsl/publications/code/forms/PhysicalExam.pdf 

 - complete registration information and pay a registration fee

 - come to tryouts beginning Monday, March 9, 2020

 

More information will be available on this website and at the activities office when captain's practices are scheduled.

 

Contact information for team coaches, including head coach Dan Rubischko, are available on this site by clicking on the team links at left. Please contact Coach Rubischko if you have questions.

 

State Tournament

Eagles finish season 20-8 after going 1-2 at State Tournament

 

The Eagles defeated Edina for the third time this season as part of their 1-2 State Tournament performance. The Eagles finished 6th out of 64 Minnesota 6A schools with a 20-8 season record. It was the Eagles' first State Tournament trip in 12 years.

 

The Eagles had a chance to win the Consolation Championship playing against new Lake Conference foe St. Michael-Albertville on Friday. The Eagles scored first in the 2nd inning but gave up a run in the 2nd and two runs in the 3rd to give STMA a lead they would not relinquish in the 4-2 loss. Thursday the Eagles lost 5-1 to East Ridge and won 5-3 over Edina.