2024 Chaska Youth Softball Association News
Catching Lessons with Ashley Marchel - MASH
Join our exciting Softball Catching Clinic with Ashley from Mash! Enhance your skills behind the plate! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your techniques, this clinic offers expert coaching and fun drills to help you become a standout catcher. Sign up now and take your game to the next level!
January 27th, February 10th, February 17th, March 3rd, March 10th, & March 24.
Location: - Chaska La Academia Elementary School
7pm – 8pm: 8u & 10u levels
8pm – 9pm: 12u & 14u levels
Cost: $25/session
Lessons are open to CYSA catchers 8U - 14U.
Hitting and Fielding with Justin Newman
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Stay sharp and grow your game with the help of Justin Newman of the Chaska High School Coaching staff along with Varsity players. These sessions will focus on proper hitting, throwing and fielding mechanics. Session Details (Please note locations for each session):
Sunday, January 26th, 2025 - Chaska High School Back Gym Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 - Chaska High School Back Gym Sunday, February 16th, 2025 - Chaska High School Back Gym Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 - Chaska High School Back Gym
January and February: Sessions are available in 1 hour increments: 4:00pm - 5:00pm K/1/2 and 8U Only 5:00pm - 6:00pm 10U Only 6:00pm - 7:00pm 12U/14U Only
Please only register for one session per day. Cost: $15/session |
MASH Winter Softball Camp
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We are offering our players an incredible opportunity: a four-day winter camp spread out over the four winter months of November, December, January and February! This is a first come first serve opportunity. Each session will be limited to the first 20 players registered.
Join us for our Winter Softball Camp, where athletes will spend four days dedicated to enhancing their skills in every aspect of the game under the guidance of MASH’s professional coaches. From defensive techniques to refining hitting mechanics and strategic approaches, alongside structured scrimmages, this camp offers the ideal blend of skill development and competitive practice.
Who: 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U CYSA Players Dates & Times: 8U and 10U players: 6:00 - 7:30 pm on February 3rd
12U and 14U players: 7:30 - 9:00 pm on February 3rd
Where: Chaska Athletic Dome
Cost: January 6th and February 3rd: $40 each session
Please make sure your player brings their softball equipment (bat, glove, fielding mask, helmet, tennis shoes) and a water bottle. The dome can get pretty chilly, so it might be a good idea to bring a sweatshirt too! |
Pitching with Coach Cass of Powerhouse Mechanics
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We are thrilled to welcome back Cass Kreitlow of Powerhouse Mechanics. Cass grew up in Chanhassen, MN and attended St. Huberts. Life took him to San Diego, where he became affiliated with Powerhouse Mechanics, and now he's back in MN. His main experience is playing/coaching baseball, but has been trained by Powerhouse to coach fastpitch.
Session Details (Please note locations for each session):
Sunday, January 26th, 2025 - Chaska High School Back Gym Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 - Chaska High School Back Gym Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 - Chaska High School Back Gym
January and February: Sessions are available in 1 hour increments at 4:00pm, 5:00pm, and 6:00pm. Sessions are limited to 6 players per hour.
Please only register for one session per day.
Cost: $25/session
To maximize the benefit of each session, it is required that your player attends one of the first two sessions in order to attend any of the other seven remaining sessions. This will allow Coach Cass to explain Powerhouse Mechanics foundations in these initial sessions and not have to repeatedly go through those at the start of each session.
** Lessons are open to CYSA pitchers 8U - 14U. Pitchers must supply a catcher and their own age appropriate ball. ** |
Age Eligibility
Here's a helpful chart to determine your softball age and what level you should be playing for the 2024-2025 season (including fall ball).
Tournament Round Up
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Publicity Opportunity!
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Important Dates
Make Up Date for Evaluations:
- Thursday, November 7th, 2024
WINTER TRAINING:
- Hitting and Fielding with Justin Newman of Chaska High School Softball Coaching Staff begins Sunday, November 10th, 2024
- Pitching with Cass Kreitlow of Powerhouse Mechanics begins Sunday, November 10th, 2024
- MASH Winter Camp
- Monday, November 11th, 2024
- Monday, December 9th, 2024
- 14U Winter Training begins Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Playing Up
All players interested in playing up an age level must submit a request to CYSA prior to registration.
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Join Our FlipGive Team!
This season, fundraising for Chaska Youth Softball Association is going to be so much easier with FlipGive, a free team funding app. CYSA will earn cash back on every purchase made all year long! All you have to do is shop anytime with the brands you already love, like Home Depot, Under Armour, Walmart, Scheels, Old Navy, Apple, Mobil, Dick's Sporting Goods and CVS. No more going door-to-door selling - it’s completely virtual and contactless. FlipGive has an app and a website browser extension! Join our team now and you’ll get a $5 bonus the first time you shop