5 Tool Academy has several exceptional opportunities to develop your softball game this summer. A team of seven softball instructors, all of whom have D1 playing and/or coaching experience, are available for lessons in all aspects of the game for athletes ages 7 and up. This group represents the region’s best instructors and most have at least a few openings available immediately. Instructors include:
| Instructor | Background | Availability | Teaching Focus |
| Amanda Arnett | Ball State Graduate | Mon, Tues | Pitching, Hitting |
| Carolyn Wilmes | Ball State Athlete | Tues | Pitching |
| Josh Johnson | Ball State Asst Coach | Wed | Pitching, Hitting – Class format only |
| Leigh McAnally | Ball State Former Athlete | Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri | Catching, Hitting, Fielding |
| Lyndsay Gadbury | Ball State Former GA Coach | Mon, Tues, Wed | Hitting, Fielding, Catching |
| Rachel Houck | Ball State Grad and Asst Coach | Tues, Wed | Hitting, Fielding |
| Stacey Goyette | Butler Asst Coach | Mon, Wed | Hitting, Pitching, Fielding |
You can read more about each of the instructor’s credentials here. For more information or to schedule a lesson, email or call 765.759.9310.
Josh Johnson is offering a Softball Pitching Academy which begins June 7. This opportunity allows pitchers to develop their game with a truly elite pitching instructor. A few spots remain in the 5 p.m. class – you can register here.
Finally, Coaches Rachel, Josh and Stacey are teaming up with Taylor University’s Jack Lewis to offer Summer Softball Camps for only $49 in June. Each fast-moving camp will offer 3 hours of instruction and includes a 5 Tool shirt. You can learn more or register by clicking on the links below:
| Athletes Grades 3-5 | June 19 – 9 a.m. – noon |
| High School Athletes | June 19 – 1 – 4 p.m. |
| Athletes Grades 6-8 | June 22 – 1-4 p.m. |
5 Tool is thrilled to offer so many terrific opportunities for softball athletes to develop their skills from experts in the game. We hope you will join us this summer!