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Tuesday April 8, 2025
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM	Softball Clinic - Grades 6 & under Softball Pitching ClinicsFor those who want to learn to pitch and/or evolve your skill level!Amanda Tyburski* has offered to run Softball pitching clinics for our Tri-Town families*See Amanda's bio belowIsabella Snyder: Pitched for University of Southern Maine 2021-2024 will be helping as well.Tuesday Night Dates:March 11th, 18th, 25th April 1st & 8th Grades 6 & under (less experienced pitchers)5:45pm-7:00pm   Max of 15 pitchersGrades 7 & up: (more experienced pitchers)7:00pm-8:15pm  Max of 15 pitchersDepending on numbers, we may need to shift pitchers to one time frame or the other Location:  Poland Community School gym Please note that you will be responsible to find a catcher to attend with you.  The catcher will not be required to pay Cost:  $50.00 for all five weeks Proceeds from the clinic will be split between MHAA and Poland/Mechanic Falls Softball Pitchers should bring:face maskglovecomfy gym clotheswater bottle Catcher should bring: face maskgloveshin guardschest protector comfy gym clotheswater bottle *You are welcome to borrow/sign out equipment with our dept if needed.  Please reach out in advance to make sure we have what you are looking for!Contact Scott at: 207-838-8632Instructor Bio:Amanda Tyburski (Collette) Her passion for pitching began at the young age of seven. Throughout her career, she received pitching lessons from the USM pitching coach at Frozen Ropes. Amanda's dedication to the sport led her to play for various ASA travel teams. Despite starting her varsity pitching career as a freshman at Lewiston High School, she ultimately graduated from St. Dominic's in 2004. Her talent on the field caught the attention of Emerson College in Boston, where she was offered a pitching position. However, her dreams were cut short due to a career-ending injury before she could even begin. Softball was Amanda's entire world, and through it, she learned the importance of teamwork, leadership, and formed lifelong friendships. The end of her pitching career was a devastating blow, but it wasn't until her daughter showed interest in the sport that Amanda rediscovered her love for it and picked up her old glove once again. She is currently the softball director for MHAA, rec-ball head coach, and assistant coach for her daughter’s travel softball team: Carnage.After Amanda’s injury, she went on to get her Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and started a family in Minot. It wasn’t until her daughter found the same long and passion for softball and pitching that she jumped right back in. Over the last few years Amanda has run pitching clinics to offer this community what she knows and help foster the talent of these young athletes.
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM	Softball Clinic - Grades 7 & up Softball Pitching ClinicsFor those who want to learn to pitch and/or evolve your skill level!Amanda Tyburski* has offered to run Softball pitching clinics for our Tri-Town families*See Amanda's bio belowIsabella Snyder: Pitched for University of Southern Maine 2021-2024 will be helping as well.Tuesday Night Dates:March 11th, 18th, 25th April 1st & 8th Grades 6 & under (less experienced pitchers)5:45pm-7:00pm   Max of 15 pitchersGrades 7 & up: (more experienced pitchers)7:00pm-8:15pm  Max of 15 pitchersDepending on numbers, we may need to shift pitchers to one time frame or the other Location:  Poland Community School gym Please note that you will be responsible to find a catcher to attend with you.  The catcher will not be required to pay Cost:  $50.00 for all five weeks Proceeds from the clinic will be split between MHAA and Poland/Mechanic Falls Softball Pitchers should bring:face maskglovecomfy gym clotheswater bottle Catcher should bring: face maskgloveshin guardschest protector comfy gym clotheswater bottle *You are welcome to borrow/sign out equipment with our dept if needed.  Please reach out in advance to make sure we have what you are looking for!Contact Scott at: 207-838-8632Instructor Bio:Amanda Tyburski (Collette) Her passion for pitching began at the young age of seven. Throughout her career, she received pitching lessons from the USM pitching coach at Frozen Ropes. Amanda's dedication to the sport led her to play for various ASA travel teams. Despite starting her varsity pitching career as a freshman at Lewiston High School, she ultimately graduated from St. Dominic's in 2004. Her talent on the field caught the attention of Emerson College in Boston, where she was offered a pitching position. However, her dreams were cut short due to a career-ending injury before she could even begin. Softball was Amanda's entire world, and through it, she learned the importance of teamwork, leadership, and formed lifelong friendships. The end of her pitching career was a devastating blow, but it wasn't until her daughter showed interest in the sport that Amanda rediscovered her love for it and picked up her old glove once again. She is currently the softball director for MHAA, rec-ball head coach, and assistant coach for her daughter’s travel softball team: Carnage.After Amanda’s injury, she went on to get her Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and started a family in Minot. It wasn’t until her daughter found the same long and passion for softball and pitching that she jumped right back in. Over the last few years Amanda has run pitching clinics to offer this community what she knows and help foster the talent of these young athletes.

Saturday April 12, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Easter Egg Hunt - Egg Hunt DATE: Saturday, April 12th TIME: 10:00am-12:00pm LOCATION: Poland Community School  Playground, fields and gym (weather permitting)PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Capping at 300 participants BYOB: Bring your own Basket This event is free! When you register, register your child only. The adult do not register for this event. This will give us an accurate number of children participating.  :) Each child will collect 10 eggs Once your child is done collecting eggs, return them to our prize table to get a special goodie bag!  Stick around for some fun games - Spoon Relay Race - Crafts - Easter Ring Toss - Bean Bag Toss - Bowling An Easter themed backdrop will also be provided for some special photos!

Monday April 28, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Basketball Clinic - Spring 2025 - Grades 3-6 Knights Basketball LLABBGRADES 3-6 = $30DATES (Mondays)TIME:  6:30pm-8:00pmApril 28thMay 5th, 12th, 19thJune 2nd & 9thNo clinic on Monday May 26th (Memorial Day)GRADES 7 & UP = $35DATES (Thursdays):TIME:  6:30pm-8:00pmMay 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29thJune 5th & 12th LOCATION: Poland Community School GymClinic Coordinator: Doug Patenaude USE OF PCS GYM RULES AND EXPECTATIONSIf parents choose to stay while their child is participating in the Basketball clinic, parents and children need to remain in the gym at all times unless using the restrooms. Restrooms are located in the lobby area. Athletes will also need to change in the lobby bathrooms if needed. All other rooms and spaces outside the gym are off limits. Children need to be under supervision at all times and are not allowed to wander the halls or other spaces within PCS. We have to request to use the school spaces. Any misuse of school property can result in the Recreation Dept. loosing access to these spaces. We ask that you please bring out what you bring in. Any trash needs to be put in trash receptacles. CLINIC OVERVIEWThe Knight’s LLABB Basketball Skill Training and Player Development Program aims to improve all aspects of every player’s game.A heavy focus will be placed on shooting, passing, ball handling and footwork as this serves as the foundation of higher basketball development.Basic defensive skills are also introduced here and will include proper on ball stance/posture, basic off ball positioning and closing out on the ball/shooter.The intermediate level program for our players in 7th grade or higher will still have a heavy focus on shooting, passing, ball handling and footwork, but will expand to include the larger, conceptual ideas of player spacing, player movement and ballmovement that are critical to successful offensive basketball.These are skills that players will need to compete at the middle and high school levels. The defensive skills of on ball stance/posture, basic off ball positioning and closing out on the ball/shooter will be expanded upon here and we will start to introduce the conceptsof “help & recover”, defensive rotations, boxing out & rebounding and transition defense.Specific skills and actions covered will include:- Shooting form- Shooting balance- Engaging hips to produce power in your shot- Shooting footwork and coordination- Developing quickness- Developing explosiveness- Changing speeds- Changing directions- Finishing at the rimWorkouts/sessions will include:- Live ball moves- Ball screen reads vs ball screen coverages- Shooting off screens- Operating in the mid-range- Playing out of triple threat- Driving off the catch- Getting game shots from game spots- Game passing matrix- Ball handling matrixThe goal of the Knight’s LLABB Basketball Skill Training and Player Development Program is to teach players winning basketball in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.

Thursday May 1, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Basketball Clinic - Spring 2025 - Grades 7 & up Knights Basketball LLABBGRADES 3-6 = $30DATES (Mondays)TIME:  6:30pm-8:00pmApril 28thMay 5th, 12th, 19thJune 2nd & 9thNo clinic on Monday May 26th (Memorial Day)GRADES 7 & UP = $35DATES (Thursdays):TIME:  6:30pm-8:00pmMay 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29thJune 5th & 12th LOCATION: Poland Community School GymClinic Coordinator: Doug Patenaude USE OF PCS GYM RULES AND EXPECTATIONSIf parents choose to stay while their child is participating in the Basketball clinic, parents and children need to remain in the gym at all times unless using the restrooms. Restrooms are located in the lobby area. Athletes will also need to change in the lobby bathrooms if needed. All other rooms and spaces outside the gym are off limits. Children need to be under supervision at all times and are not allowed to wander the halls or other spaces within PCS. We have to request to use the school spaces. Any misuse of school property can result in the Recreation Dept. loosing access to these spaces. We ask that you please bring out what you bring in. Any trash needs to be put in trash receptacles. CLINIC OVERVIEWThe Knight’s LLABB Basketball Skill Training and Player Development Program aims to improve all aspects of every player’s game.A heavy focus will be placed on shooting, passing, ball handling and footwork as this serves as the foundation of higher basketball development.Basic defensive skills are also introduced here and will include proper on ball stance/posture, basic off ball positioning and closing out on the ball/shooter.The intermediate level program for our players in 7th grade or higher will still have a heavy focus on shooting, passing, ball handling and footwork, but will expand to include the larger, conceptual ideas of player spacing, player movement and ballmovement that are critical to successful offensive basketball.These are skills that players will need to compete at the middle and high school levels. The defensive skills of on ball stance/posture, basic off ball positioning and closing out on the ball/shooter will be expanded upon here and we will start to introduce the conceptsof “help & recover”, defensive rotations, boxing out & rebounding and transition defense.Specific skills and actions covered will include:- Shooting form- Shooting balance- Engaging hips to produce power in your shot- Shooting footwork and coordination- Developing quickness- Developing explosiveness- Changing speeds- Changing directions- Finishing at the rimWorkouts/sessions will include:- Live ball moves- Ball screen reads vs ball screen coverages- Shooting off screens- Operating in the mid-range- Playing out of triple threat- Driving off the catch- Getting game shots from game spots- Game passing matrix- Ball handling matrixThe goal of the Knight’s LLABB Basketball Skill Training and Player Development Program is to teach players winning basketball in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.