She will get focused skill work on hitting mechanics and fielding positions that will help sharpen her technique and elevate her game. She will see her abilities improve! (Note: Pitching and catching not included in this clinic.)
She’ll train like an athlete with age-appropriate strength and speed development tailored for the female body—building agility, balance, coordination, strength and injury resilience. She will feel unstoppable!
Through our “Beyond the Game” sessions, she’ll learn to fuel her body, strengthen her mindset, and grow her identity as a confident, empowered athlete, no matter the sport she plays.
Week | Beyond the Game Focus | Athletic Skill | Softball Focus |
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Week 1 | Hydration Habits | Running Mechanics: Gaining Speed | Hitting Basics |
Week 2 | Nutrition – Build Your Plate for Success | Acceleration & Multi-Directional Agility | Hitting – Contact + Timing |
Week 3 | Mental Agility & Redefining Toughness | Deceleration & Reaction Time | Fielding + Positions |
Week 4 | Identity: Who Am I As a Female Athlete? | Power Development | Integration: Hitting + Fielding |
McKenna Garlock, a 2017 Lock Haven University alumna, brings a legacy of excellence and passion to the helm of Juniata’s softball program. A four-time All‑Conference selection and All‑Region honoree in both 2016 and 2017, McKenna still holds Lock Haven’s all-time doubles record (49), a testament to her power and consistency at the plate.
Following her standout collegiate playing career, she transitioned into coaching—first as an assistant and graduate assistant at Notre Dame College, then at Lake Erie College where she rose to become head coach of the Lake Erie Storm in 2021
She joined Juniata’s staff in 2023 and now enters her 4th season leading the program, blending elite-level coaching with a commitment to athlete growth on and off the field, earning her Landmark Coach of the Year in 2023 & 2024.
At the core of McKenna’s coaching philosophy is empowering young women: she emphasizes strength, skill development, and mental confidence—preparing players not only to excel in softball, but to become resilient, confident athletes beyond the game.
Julie Hatfield-Still is a powerhouse in athletic development at all levels of the game, with nearly 20 years of experience coaching, mentoring, and elevating athletes and coaches nationwide.
A former standout student-athlete at Juniata College and Coach of the Year recipient at Avon Grove High School, Julie blends elite coaching knowledge with a deep passion for empowering female athletes beyond the scoreboard.
She is the Founder of Beyond The Game Alliance, a nonprofit committed to holistic athlete support, and serves as a Brand Executive with the International Youth Coaching Association, where she leads efforts to educate and elevate the next generation of coaches as a speaker and coach educator.
At the Ultimate Softball Clinic, Julie brings her expertise in athletic development, mindset training, and confidence-building. Her sessions focus on developing speed, strength, and resilience while helping athletes fuel their bodies, focus their minds, and embrace who they are—on and off the field.
Female athletes ages K-7th looking to grow in softball, athletic performance, and personal confidence—on and off the field.
All levels welcome! Each athlete will be coached based on her experience, effort, and desire to grow.
Yes—athletes will be grouped by age and development level to ensure they’re challenged appropriately, feel confident, and receive coaching that matches where they are in their softball and athletic journey.
A glove, helmet and bat (if she has one), sneakers or cleats, a water bottle, and athletic clothing.
No—this clinic focuses on hitting and fielding only.
Each session includes:
✅ Beyond the Game mindset/nutrition focus
✅ Athletic development (speed, power, injury resilience)
✅ Softball skills (hitting + fielding)
Yes! Individual and team registrations are welcome. For team pricing or group inquiries, text Julie at 315-730-3540
Life happens, we get it! While we encourage athletes to attend every session (as they build upon each other), we also understand that sometimes life is unpredictable. If you have vacations or other things planned and it will take you out of at least 2 weeks of the program, you may want to consider joining us in the future. If you think she will miss one session, we priced the program to accommodate for ONE miss.
It’s more than reps. We build stronger, faster, more confident athletes by training her body, fueling her mind, and helping her define who she is—beyond the game.
Call or Text: 315-730-3540
Email: [email protected]