2025 Natasha Watley Softball Camp
TRAIN WITH OLYMPIC SOFTBALL LEGEND — NATASHA WATLEY!
Get ready for an unforgettable two-day softball experience! Join Natasha Watley—two-time Olympian, Olympic Gold and Silver medalist, professional softball star, NCAA National Champion, and one of the most influential athletes in the sport—for an elite, comprehensive training camp this December.
This 2-day event goes far beyond defensive work. Athletes will train across multiple skill areas, including offensive fundamentals, footwork, game IQ, athletic movement, and position-specific development under the guidance of one of softball’s all-time greats.
Natasha brings decades of world-class experience from Team USA, the National Pro Fastpitch league, and an exceptional collegiate career at UCLA, where she was a four-time All-American, NCAA champion, and one of the most explosive slappers and base runners in the history of the game. She is also the first African-American softball player to compete for Team USA in the Olympics, continuing to serve as a trailblazer and role model for athletes worldwide.
She will be accompanied by All-American University of Hawaiʻi softball greats — Kate Robinson, Kelly (Majam) Elms, and Jessica (Iwata) Aviguetero — along with additional college players and coaches. These standout athletes bring elite collegiate experience, powerhouse skill sets, and deep knowledge of the game to help create a comprehensive and high-level training environment.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR PARTICIPANTS
- Train with an Olympian and learn the same defensive footwork, offensive concepts, glove work, and championship mindset that shaped one of softball’s greatest athletes.
- Photo and autograph opportunity with Natasha Watley and the accompanying All-American UH softball players.
- Hear inspiring stories from the Olympic stage, collegiate success, and professional play, directly from a true legend.
- Build confidence, sharpen all-around skills, and leave camp more motivated, knowledgeable, and prepared for the next level.
Natasha Watley Hawaii Softball Camp
Sponsored By Sonic Hawaii & Powered by Kado Hawaii
Friday Defense Camp and Skills
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 4:45 PM | Camp check-in starts, wrist bands for color groups by age and/or ability. Put players in groups of 10–12. |
| 5:30 PM | Intro – Dynamic stretch and stretch arms for catch play |
| 5:40 PM | Throw and catch with coaches, arm angles, deflecting ball and proper catch play |
| 5:55 PM | Water and get ready to grind |
| 6:00 PM | Natasha and Team demonstrate all stations at once. |
| 6:10 PM | Station 1- Ground ball hit right at you attack and throw like an athlete |
| 6:20 PM | Station 2- Ground ball attack, back hand and throw on the run, arm angle |
| 6:30 PM | Station 3- Ground ball forehand and throw |
| 6:40 PM | Station 4- Double play toss with good feet and arm action. |
| 6:50 PM | Station 5- Double play flip and taking DP by yourself |
| 7:00 PM | Station 6- Flyballs outfield getting behind the ball with throw |
| 7:10 PM | Station 7- Flyball patterns |
| 7:20 PM | Station 8- outfield ground balls throwing runners out at the plate |
| 7:30 PM | Station 9- Sliding station proper techniques to slide. |
| 7:40 PM | Station 10- Pitching station for pitchers |
| 7:50 PM | 10 minutes to switch groups per station 1 minute switched. |
| 8:00 PM | Players and parents line up to take a picture with Natasha and staff |
| 8:30 PM | Clean up camp stations and equipment. |
Saturday Offense Camp and Games
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | Check in for Offensive camp |
| 9:00AM | Dynamic Stretch and throwing |
| 9:30AM | Hitting stations – T work, Front toss, Heavy balls, dry swings, Base running and sliding, hand eye coordination, slap station and bunting. Reading ball in dirt etc. and more. |
| 11:00 AM | Games and competitions will begin |
| 12:30PM | Close camp with Q & A |
| 1:00PM | Aloha Softball |