Johnston Community Education

Course Description Coach Rich Calvert, along with his coaching staff and players from the Johnston High School squad, will be working with the participants illustrating fundamental skills and drills in hitting, fielding, and throwing. They are excited to meet the young players and their parents in the community to discuss softball mechanics, fundamentals, and philosophies. There will be hands-on help from many of the current players as they work on the skills right along with you. Mark it on your calendar, come out and get a jump on your softball season! Logistics Please wear clean, dry shoes, comfortable clothing and bring your glove, bat, and batting helmet if you have one. Cage masks are optional to wear. Bring a water bottle (with your name on it) Clinic Director -Rich Calvert, JHS Girls Varsity Softball Head Coach

Course Description This camp is led by Northwest Missouri State University Women's Soccer Coaches. They will lead participants through training to get players ready for the season. This camp’s goal is to prepare high school girls for the demands of the upcoming season, both physically and mentally. Camp sessions will focus on physical, technical, tactical, and psychological training. This camp is open for any and all Iowa girls high school soccer players. Logistics Bring warmer clothing and outdoor soccer shoes just in case the camp goes outside. Camp Director Marc Gordon- NW Missouri State Head Women's Soccer Coach • Led Northwest to its first two NCAA Tournament appearances in 2021 and 2022 • Compiled a 113-38-15 record in eight seasons at Ottawa University • Won three KCAC regular season titles and four tournament titles • Qualified for the NAIA Final Tournament site twice in 2016 and 2017 Marc earned his master's degree in Sport Management/Administration from the United State Sports Academy. He holds multiple licenses with the United States Soccer Federation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Gordon came to Northwest after serving as the Director of Soccer and head women's coach at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kan., since 2010. Quaid Curtain- NW Missouri State Assistant Women's Soccer Coach Quaid is fulfilling the duties as Assistant Coach for Bearcat Soccer. Holding his United States Soccer Federation E license, United Soccer Coaches GK1 Diploma, Quaid has gained various amounts of experience by working camps for The University of Missouri, Kansas Rush, Kansas Elite Soccer Club, Elkhorn High Schools, and by serving as the Camp Director for Bearcat Soccer since 2015.

Course Description This clinic provides young players with a variety of coaching styles, practices, and influences that will help them develop a well-rounded set of skills. Logistics Please bring a soccer ball (if you have one), water bottle with name, and clean, court shoes. Camp Directors Eric Shafer, JHS Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach -Coach Shafer has been the Johnston Girls Soccer Head Coach the past four seasons. Prior to leading the girls team, Coach Shafer assisted the Johnston Boys Soccer Team for four seasons. In Spring 2023, the Dragons won the Iowa High School Girls Class 3A State Championship and finished 16-4. Coach Shafer was named 2023 Large Public Iowa Coach of the Year with United Soccer Coaches and for the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. He currently teaches Physical Education at Johnston Middle School. Coach Shafer has previously coached Johnston Football and Johnston Girls Basketball. Jim Frizzell, JHS Boys Varsity Soccer Head Coach -Coach Frizzell has 8 years of head coaching experience, starting at Urbandale HS (2016-2020) and now at JHS since 2021. He was an assistant coach at Simpson College from 2011-2022. In Spring 2023, the Dragons won the Iowa High School Boys State Championship. He was named 2023 Large Public Iowa Coach of the Year for both NFHS and IAHSSCA. He has also won CIML Conference Championships at Urbandale (2017, 2018, 2022) and at Johnston (2023).