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Softball Canada Speaker Series:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Softball Canada launched a series of webinars presented by Rawlings Canada that are open to all members of the softball community and featuring some of Canada’s most talented and respected softball representatives.

These webinars are a great opportunity to come together as a softball community by engaging and learning together. Each of the sessions are an hour long, covering a unique topic facilitated by Softball Canada staff with special guest speakers. Each session include a Q&A at the end and are FREE to all coaches, players, administrators, and fans!

All webinars are available on Softball Canada’s YouTube channel.

NOTE: The webinars were primarily conducted in English, but some sessions feature francophone guest speakers who shared their experiences in French. Softball Canada offered services in both official languages on each of these webinars.

WEBINARGUEST SPEAKERSDATE AIRED
#1 Podium PathwayMark SmithApril 21, 2020
#2 Athlete ExperienceJenna Caira, Xavier Daneau, Megan Duclos, Steve MullaleyApril 24, 2020
#3 Coaches’ CornerMelissa Basilio, Jean-Yves Doucet, John StuartApril 28, 2020
#4 Strength & ConditioningMathieu Roy, Scott WillgressMay 1, 2020
#5 Slo-Pitch PanelTom Buchan, Stéphane Chapdelaine, Kareena Zanolli May 5, 2020
#6 The Third TeamSandra Forand, Geneviève Gaudreau, Scott McLarenMay 8, 2020
#7 Next Level HittingJeff Ellsworth, Jenn SallingMay 12, 2020
#8 Behind the PlateRyan Boland, Kaleigh RafterMay 15, 2020
#9 Warrior in the CircleDanielle LawrieMay 19, 2020
#10 All About DefenseVictoria Hayward, Chris JonesMay 26, 2020
#11 Athlete Development MatrixDave Paetkau, Adam WalkerJune 4, 2020
#12 Border Battle SelectionTony Carnelos, Grant GarrettJune 9, 2020
#13 Rounding the BasesJoey Lye, Erika PolidoriJune 16, 2020
#14 Mental PerformanceLarissa Franklin, Derek MaysonJune 23, 2020
#15 Rawlings Equipment Jonah Evans, Jason ShipleyJune 30, 2020