Testimonials
"Play Ball (16 Industrial Way, Salem, NH) is proud to announce its affiliation with Coach Dave Weaver and The New England Catching Camp!!
The New England Catching Camp offers superior instruction in all the skills needed to become a solid catcher. It is the most comprehensive catching program in New England. Coach Weaver's expert instruction is geared toward baseball and softball players alike and accommodates all age and skill levels."
The years that I have been coaching at the 18 Gold level I have had three catchers that have been trained by Dave Weaver and they have stood out around the country. In the 18U Gold softball world speed is a necessity. Small ball and running is what produces runs. Catchers have to be quick, and cannot have any wasted movements.
Our pitchers love throwing to the catchers that Coach Weaver has trained, balls don’t get by them, runners don't run and college coaches notice. Coach Weaver has recently become a part of the Polar Crush coaching staff as our catching consultant. He will continue to work with all of our catchers and they will continue to stand out in the highest level of softball.
If your daughter aspires to catch at the highest level possible then you need to have her trained by Coach Weaver.
"I went to New Hampshire to see Coach Weaver in action with his camp. What struck me about Coach Weaver's clinic was the perspective from which he teaches. When I teach/coach I use - for lack of a better term- the Yoda approach, "Listen to me young Skywalker and I will impart upon you the knowledge of the universe." I am a coach who stays above the fray never becoming the game. After watching Coach Weaver in action I now recognize this as an improvement opportunity in my own style.
Dave is a catcher, thinks like a catcher, and loves the position of catching. Just joking here, but I somehow can envision him driving to work in shin guards. He is the position, teaching the position, to players who also love the position. It was a thing of beauty to watch. If you go to his Catchers Creed on his website you get a taste of how he feels about catching. He builds character and leaders...
I have been coaching the position for a number of years and felt I had a grasp on what to teach and how to teach it. I now sit back and wonder how I got by.
I enthusiastically recommend Coach Weaver as a catching coach. Over my 20 years of coaching I have found that few of us give the position of catching the time it deserves. Coach Weavers clinic was well organized and taught the fundamental’s of the position. There were no fielders, pitchers or batters, just catchers. I spoke to several players after the clinic and all had a blast, with one coming as far away as California. I walked away with a greater understanding of the fundamentals of the position and I am anxious to apply them to my team. "
"Coach Weaver,
I want to thank you for how much catching camp helped my nine year old son, Tom . He attended last year and this year became the regular catcher on his minor league team. He was complimented by a lot of the more experienced coaches as being a small but excellent catcher. You showed him how to achieve what he really wanted to do in little league. Thanks"
"Dear Coach Weaver,
I wanted to tell you how much Michael learned during your camp. He had a fabulous time, and he told me he was so happy to be there. (He also thanked me so many times for sending him there)! You run a tight ship, and it shows. It was truly a wonderful experience for him, not only learning techniques, skills, tips, etc., but also, this was the first time in his life that he has done something separate from his brothers...part of the family triplets. Giving him that individuality was terrific, and especially so when he came home with the Top Gun award and his most famous cap!
Thank you again, and I hope you have a great rest of the summer.
"Coach Weaver,
I had the privilege of meeting you last summer and attended camp each day with my grandson. I have never seen a camp run more efficiently and effectively as yours. You are an outstanding coach, teacher, motivator, model, administrator, and leader. Thanks for providing such a wonderful experience for these young people."
" Thanks for all the wonderful work you did with the catchers. It was evident that there was a huge improvement in such a short time. You can tell that you are constantly learning and improving your teaching techniques and take your work VERY seriously. For that we will always be grateful!"
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