"Ashlie Goble was a member of our staff for two years at the University of Tennessee, following a stellar playing career at the University of Florida. She is a terrific coach who really understands how to TEACH the fundamentals of the game. She is a bright young coach who is very mature beyond her years and has a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the game. She is a coach I would trust teaching those players that I wanted to be successful at the next level." Ralph Weekly Softball Coach, University of Tennessee US Olympic Coach and Team Leader, 1996 and 2000 - Hitting- Establish a solid base of fundamentals and mechanics. Increase bat speed, learn how to hit to all fields with power, and establish a mental game plan going to the plate. Learn balance, extension and timing. "Something else that separates good hitters from bad—the plan they have when they come up to the plate." - Papa Jack (Former Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach)
“It’s like a building. You have to have a foundation and you start from the feet and work your way up. You build it with concrete, not sand. Once the feet are on the ground, you better be ready to fire.” Papa Jack (Former Boston Red Sox Hitting Coach) - Slapping- Learn proper mechanics of the soft slap, hard slap and drag bunt. Learn how to read the defense and control ball placement and utilize the field to compliment your speed.
- Pitching- Establish a solid base of mechanics. Learning consistency, velocity and how to control movement. A hitter can catch up to and adjust to speed, not movement. Learn mental preparation and physical endurance.
- Catching- Improve glove and foot quickness. Establish proper mechanics for throws to all bases while increasing arm strength and decreasing pop to pop time. Learn proper mechanics of blocking and how to anticipate pitches in the dirt. Learn the mental side of pitch calling and leadership. Learn fundamentals of framing, force plays at the plate as well as tag plays at the plate.
- Fielding- Learn proper mechanics for specific positions. Infield- fundamentals of fielding a ground ball to each side, body position, quickness and increase arm strength. Outfield- learn proper mechanics of the drop step to both sides, proper body position when catching a fly ball. Learn how to field grounders and catch fly balls in different situations.
**All lessons will be age appropriate. Ages 12 and under will begin to learn proper fundamentals while learning how to play the game. Ages 14 and older will begin to develop strength and learn advanced skills.**
My name is Ashlie Goble, I have recently moved back to my home state of Colorado where I am looking to bring CO softball to compete at a National level. My goal is to teach youth of all ages proper mechanics and fundamentals that will carry them to the next level. I believe it is important that every athlete establish a solid base and foundation to build from. I will provide athletes of all ages with the proper tools, mental and physical they need to achieve the level they desire. - I am a graduate of the University of Florida where I was a 4 year catcher and team captain.
- I was coached at the University of Florida by current U.S.A. Olympic Team Asst. Coach and Silver Medalist, Karen Johns.
- I spent 2 years as a Graduate Assistant Coach along side two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Ralph Weekly and Karen Weekly.
- While at UT, I was a member of the 2007 Regional Coaching Staff of the Year, finishing the year with a Southeastern Conference Championship as well as a trip to the Women's College World Series ending in a second place finish to the University of Arizona.
I have helped foster the learning and mechanical abilities of 4 NCAA All-Americans, 2 Southeastern Conference player's of the year, an NCAA player of the year and a U.S.A. Olympic Silver Medalist. I have been giving camps and clinics and working with athletes of all ages since 2001. Locally I am a graduate of Mullen High School in Denver and played summer ball for the Quicksilver and CO Stars -Burns. I offer 1/2 hr. as well as 1 hr. lessons as well as team camps and clinics in a variety of packages. I offer an 8 week team strength and conditioning program that will prepare your athletes and allow them to finish a long summer summer season at the full potential. I am working in the Northern Colorado area but am willing to travel to the metro area, you can contact me at 303-887-9259 or e-mail me at agoble25@alumni.ufl.edu for more information. Thank you! |
