The ROSA Heavy Hitters program is again being offered for free. This program is for ROSA / XTREME players of all ages and is a great opportunity for players to develop their hitting over the off-season.
This program offers our players access to open hitting stations three nights a week. The hitting stations are self led and and range from bunting, pitching machines and several batting tee stations. A representative from ROSA will be present at each session and will be more than happy to help you learn new station drills along the way.
IMPORTANT: All girls and parents that come to the new ROSA winter facility MUST bring a change of shoes in order to keep the floors dry and clean. Please change your shoes in the front room before entering the practice area.
Wednesday Nights: Start Date December 4th
Location: Rogers High School Gym
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:50 pm
Saturday Days: Start Date December 7th
Location: 5650 Queens Avenue NE, Otsego, MN (ROSA 2020 Winter Facility)
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monday Nights: Start Date December 9th
Location: 5650 Queens Avenue NE, Otsego, MN (ROSA 2020 Winter Facility)
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Full Schedule
(dates subject to change)
December 4, 7, 9, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 28, 30
(Dec 4th, 18th are at RHS)
(OFF December 25th, No gym available Dec 11)
January 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29
(Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 are at RHS)
(No gym available Jan 1st)
January 18th cancelled due to weather.
February 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
(Feb 5, 19, 26 are at RHS)
(No gym available Feb 12th)
March 2, 4, 7
(March 4th at RHS)
Each year we reward a "Heavy Hitter" T-Shirt to our players with the highest attendance. You may notice them on various players working hard at the tees. Be sure to track your attendance on our check-in sheet posted at the ROSA facility for a chance to win a 2019/2020 ROSA Heavy Hitters T-Shirt.
* The Heavy Hitter Check-In sheet will be left at the ROSA Winter Facility, so be sure to add stickers for any nights completed at Rogers High School.
The pitching clinic provides each girl individual instruction on the skills of fastpitch pitching. This includes technique, speed improvement, control, and different types of pitches. Instruction is individualized. If you want to learn how to pitch or work on improving your skills, this clinic is for you. There is limited enrollment so sign up early! Cost is $300 for 15 sessions - an email will be sent with payment link once your spot is confirmed.
Clinician: Angie Recknor
Our clinician is Angie Recknor, a former Hopkins and (4) year starting pitcher for the University of Minnesota and Pitching Coach at Hamline University. Sessions will be 1 hour long and will run weekly on Wednesday evenings. There will be a total of 15 session over this 16 week period (1 week off listed above)
Cost:
$300 for 15 sessions
Sessions:
5:30-6:30 (FULL)
6:30-7:30 (FULL)
7:30-8:30 (FULL)
Dates:
December 4th 2019 - March 18th 2020
Off Days: December 25th
*All dates are subject to change
Location:
ROSA Training Facility
5650 Queens Avenue NE
Otsego MN 55330
To Register for Wednesday pitching clinics with Angie Recknor, Click Here
Clinicians: Stan Waldhauser and Madie Mikolich
Our clinicians are Stan Waldhauser and Madie Mikolich. Madie is a former Rogers High School Varsity Player and continued to play fastpitch at the college of St. Benedict. Stan has been a pitching coach for many years, and a pioneer of girls fastpitch in Minnesota. Sessions will be 1 hour long and will run weekly on Sunday evenings. There will be a total of 15 session over this 16 week period (1 week off listed above)
Cost:
$300 for 15 sessions
Sessions:
5:00-6:00 (FULL) 12U under (beginner)
6:00-7:00 (FULL) 12U up (advanced)
7:00-8:00 (FULL) 12U up (advanced)
Dates:
December 1st, 2019 - March 15th, 2020
Off Days: February 2
*All dates are subject to change
Location:
ROSA Training Facility
5650 Queens Avenue NE
Otsego MN 55330
To Register for Sunday pitching clinics with Stan and Madie, Click Here
The fielding clinic provides each girl individual instruction on proper defensive fielding technique. Players will work through a variety of drills including fielding ground balls, throwing, and receiving.
ROSA players will be given registration priority during the first week of registration.
Clinician: Katelyn Kemmetmueller
Cost:
$20 per Session
Sessions:
All Players - 2:15-3:15 pm
Dates:
Saturday, December 21st - COMPLETE
Saturday, December 28th - COMPLETE
Saturday, January 4th - COMPLETE
Location:
ROSA Training Facility
5650 Queens Avenue NE
Otsego MN 55330
To Register for Saturday fielding clinics with Katelyn Kemmetmueller, Click Here
The hitting clinic provides each girl individual instruction on proper hitting technique. Players will work through a variety of drills improving all aspects of her swing.
ROSA players will be given registration priority during the first week of registration.
Clinician: Olivia Olson
Former Rogers High School softball player and former University of St.Benz player and current XTREME softball coach.
Cost:
$20 per session
Sessions:
All Players 1:15 - 2:15 pm
Dates:
Sunday, January 12th (FULL)
Sunday, January 19th (FULL)
Sunday, January 26th
Sunday, Feb 2nd (OFF for Super Bowl)
Sunday, February 9th (FULL)
Sunday, February 16th (FULL)
Sunday, February 16th 12:15 - 1:15 (New Addition)
Sunday, February 23rd (FULL)
Location:
ROSA Training Facility
5650 Queens Avenue NE
Otsego MN 55330
To Register for Sunday hitting clinics with Olivia Olson, Click Here
Clinician: Katelyn Kemmetmueller
Cost:
$20 for 1 session
Sessions:
All Players - 1:00-2:00 pm
Dates:
Saturday, December 21st (FULL)
Saturday, December 28th (FULL)
Saturday, January 4th (FULL)
Location:
ROSA Training Facility
5650 Queens Avenue NE
Otsego MN 55330
To Register for Saturday hitting clinics with Katelyn Kemmetmueller, Click Here
The catching clinic provides each girl individual instruction on the skills of catching. Instruction will include blocking, throwing, receiving and much more. If you want to learn how to catch or work on improving your skills, this clinic is for you.
ROSA players will be given registration priority during the first week of registration.
Clinician: Olivia Olson
Former Rogers High School softball player and former University of St.Benz player and current XTREME softball coach.
Cost:
$120.00 for 6 sessions
Sessions:
General - 2:30-3:30
Advanced - 3:30-4:30
Dates:
Sunday, January 12th
Sunday, January 19th
Sunday, January 26th
Sunday, Feb 2nd (OFF for Super Bowl)
Sunday, February 9th
Sunday, February 16th
Sunday, February 23rd
Location:
ROSA Training Facility
5650 Queens Avenue NE
Otsego MN 55330
To Register for Sunday catching clinics with Olivia Olson, Click Here
ROSA 2019 Pitching Clinic (Entry Level)
ROSA is now offering a 4 week pitching clinic that will be geared towards entry level pitchers. If your daughter is interested in pitching for the first time (possibly moving from 8U to 10U) or has some experience but is looking for more, this clinic will be perfect. The clinic is being put on by the ROSA board and we are planning to have experienced high school aged pitchers involved to work with the kids.
Cost: $40
Sessions: 4 (45 minutes each)
Dates: Saturdays in February (February 2, 9, 16, 23)
Times: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm or 2:55 pm - 3:40 pm
Location: 5650 Queens Avenue NE, Otsego, MN (ROSA 2019 Winter Facility)
Clinic registration will be first come first serve, contact Joe Primus for more information and to register at joejrprimus@gmail.com
ROSA 2019 Coach and Parent Training
This year ROSA is offering 4 training sessions for coaches and parents. These sessions will be geared towards providing training and information to potential coaches as well as any parents looking for more information on how and what they should be working on with their players. Our Rogers Varsity Head Coach (Jerry Bruns) will be leading portions of the training and will be bringing in other experts that can help provide information on fast pitch skills. Each session will be different and we invite you to attend all 4. If you have any questions please contact Joe Primus at joejrprimus@gmail.com
Cost: Free
Dates: Sunday's - January 13th, January 27th, February 10th, February 24th
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: 5650 Queens Avenue NE, Otsego, MN (ROSA 2019 Winter Facility)
Heavy Hitters 2018/2019
IMPORTANT: All girls and parents that come to the new ROSA winter facility MUST bring a change of shoes in order to keep the floors dry and clean. Please change your shoes in the front room before entering the practice area.
Saturday Days:
Location: 5650 Queens Avenue NE, Otsego, MN (ROSA 2019 Winter Facility)
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Last Day: Saturday, March 23rd
Monday Nights:
Location: 5650 Queens Avenue NE, Otsego, MN (ROSA 2019 Winter Facility)
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Last Day: Monday, March 18th
Wednesday Nights:
Location: Rogers High School Gym
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:50 pm
Last Day: Wednesday, March 6th
*The Heavy Hitter Check-In sheet will be left at the ROSA Winter Facility, so be sure to add stickers for any nights completed at Rogers High School.
The heavy hitters program is again being offered for free this year. This program is for ROSA players of all ages and is a great opportunity to continue to develop our hitters in the off-season. Please bring your helmet, bat and an adult to go through the hitting stations. Once again, our top hitters (by attendance) will be rewarded with a t-shirt at the end of the heavy hitters season. Hope to see you there!
ROSA 2019 Catching Clinic
ROSA is excited to partner with Olivia Olson in 2019 and offer an 8 week clinic designed specifically for our 8U - 12U catchers. Olivia is currently at St. Benz and is a former Rogers High School catcher. This clinic will be on Sunday's for 8 weeks starting in early January 2019.
Clinic Cost: $100
Clinic Duration: 8 Sessions (1 hour sessions)
Clinic Dates: January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Clinic Times: 2 pm or 3 pm (sign up for one or the other)
Clinic Location: ROSA Winter Facility in Rogers
To Register, please contact Joe Primus at joejrprimus@gmail.com
Pitching Clinic 2018 - 2019 for Girls 6 - 22
The pitching clinic provides each girl individual instruction on the skills of fastpitch pitching. This includes technique, speed improvement, control, and different types of pitches. Instruction is individualized. If you want to learn how to pitch or work on improving your skills, this clinic is for you.
There is limited enrollment so sigh up early!
About the Clinic: Our clinician is Angie Recknor, a former Hopkins and (4) year starting pitcher for the University of Minnesota and Pitching Coach at Hamline University.
What to Bring: Wear tennis shoes, provide your own catcher.
Cost of the Clinic: 15 sessions at $300
When: all dates subject to change
Wednesdays Clinic Dates
OR
Sundays Clinic Dates
November 28th
December 5th,12th, 19th, 26th
January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
March 6th
Wednesday Clinic Times
5:30 - 6:30 pm (full)
6:30 - 7:30 pm (full)
7:30 - 8:30 pm (full)
December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
March 3rd, 10th
Sunday Clinic Times
4:00 - 5:00 pm (full)
5:00 - 6:00 pm (full)
6:00 - 7:00 pm (full)
Registration: Click here for the Pitching Clinic Registration Form
Catching Clinic 2017 - 2018 (Full - Closed)
Former Rogers Royal player Madison Mikolich is hosting a catching clinic this winter. The clinic will consist of 6 sessions held on Sunday's from 3pm - 4pm and will be $120 per player. There are 6 spots available for the following dates
Dec 3rd, 10th, 17th
Jan 7th, 14th, 21st
Pitching Clinic 2017 - 2018 for Girls 6 - 22 (Full - Closed)
The pitching clinic provides each girl individual instruction on the skills of fastpitch pitching. This includes technique, speed improvement, control, and different types of pitches. Instruction is individualized. If you want to learn how to pitch or work on improving your skills, this clinic is for you.
About the Clinic: Our clinician is Angie Recknor, a former Hopkins and (4) year starting pitcher for the University of Minnesota and Pitching Coach at Hamline University.
Cost of the Clinic: 15 sessions at $300
When: all dates subject to change
Wednesdays Clinic Dates
OR
Sundays Clinic Dates
November 29th
December 6th,13th, 20th, 27th
January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
March 7th
Wednesday Clinic Times
6:00 - 7:00 pm (Full)
7:00 - 8:00 pm (Full)
8:00 - 9:00 pm (Full)
December 3rd, 10th, 17th, 26th
January 2nd, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
March 4th, 11th
Sunday Clinic Times
4:00 - 5:00 pm (Full)
5:00 - 6:00 pm (Full)
6:00 - 7:00 pm (Full)
7:00 - 8:00 pm (Full)
Registration:
Click here to get the registration form and more information on the Clinic
2017 Pitching Clinic - August 19th 2017 (pop-up - Closed)
We are offering a $10 pitching clinic this Saturday morning 8/19 at Rogers High School (9th grade field) 10:00am-11:00am. All abilities welcome! We have Melea Bruns and Katie Kemmetmueller- both successful Rogers High School pitchers who are college bound in a few weeks! Take advantage of their expertise and learn all you can!
Please bring:
-Your Own Ball
*10U- 11 inch softball
*12U- 12 inch softball
-Your own catcher
*a bucket to sit on is always nice
Arrive early to get warmed up so you're ready to start at 10:00am! In case of poor weather, check back to the ROSA website or Facebook for updates.