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Softball Academy

DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL

Rising Stars Softball Academy offers training in the following skills: hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, and speed/strength.
Our unique approach to player development allows athletes to refine their mechanics, while ingraining skills of power, consistency, and confidence. Our specialized instruction and attention to detail helps players develop skill and confidence at a much faster rate!

What

We Do

Rising Stars Academy is excited to share our series of HIGH PERFORMANCE CLINICS, WORKSHOPS and services aimed at DEVELOPING PLAYERS, TEAMS, and ORGANIZATIONS.

PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS

Be a Better Player

COMPLETE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Total Development of Complete Athletes 

CAMPS &
CLINICS

Be The Best You Can Be

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Be a Better Team

WINTER Tournament TEAMS

Join Our TEAM

The energy and enthusiasm for the game that Rising Stars staff brings to these sessions is infectious, and the athletes are very effective at pushing one another with a strong group effort.

Our progressive Training & Development Programs are designed to deliver a challenging workout that is organized, educational, and customized to assist players, coaches, & organizations in reaching athletic and softball specific goals, while preparing advanced players with the softball knowledge and skills to play at the next level.

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Elite PREPARATION for the ADVANCED athlete.

To be the best, you have to practice like the best! Rising Stars’ elite “CPDP” program raises the bar above all others when it comes to sport specific training. Our uniquely designed Complete Player Development Program, promotes a focus on the whole athlete, while providing coaching, guidance, experience and focus in all vital aspects of athletic, sport specific, mental, and physical development. 

HITTING AGILITY FIELDING STRENGTH ATHLETICISM POWER NUTRITION THROWING CORE MENTAL PREP

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Our philosophy is that a focus on sport fundamentals combined with athletic skills training, strength and conditioning, proper nutrition, overall health and wellness, and mental prep, allows for the complete development of elite athletes. Instruction and guidance focuses on repeated application of learned skills and sport specific knowledge, to produce the Total Athlete.

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PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS

Rising Stars unique approach to individual player development allows athletes to refine softball specific mechanics while ingraining fundamental skills of speed, agility, and power. Our individualized attention and instruction optimizes realized gains at a much faster rate!

Pitching

Rising Stars’ pitcher development program is designed to deliver instruction that is personalized and customized to assist pitchers in reaching their goals. One of the major advantages of our training programs is that they are progressive and personalized.

CAMPS & CLINICS

Rising Stars Softball camps are the ultimate high performance experience. With programs & training at both the FUNdamental and ADVanced levels, our unique and age-appropriate approach to skills development, along with fun and innovative drills, skills, and challenges, are guaranteed to help participants develop a love for the sport and improve all aspects of their game!

TEAM TRAINING

One of the major advantages of Rising Stars Team Training & Development Programs is that they are inclusive, progressive, and individualized, while allowing for the support of organizational systems, and the full integration of team strategy.

SMALL TEAM

Small Team training sessions consist of 8-11 athletes and are one hour in length. In order to schedule “team” training sessions, a consultation between the team coach/manager and the Program Director is needed. At that time, a set schedule will be given and those dates and times will be allocated to that team.

LARGE TEAM

Large Team training sessions consist of 12+ athletes and are one hour in length. In order to schedule “team” training sessions, a consultation between the team coach/manager and the RS Training Director is needed. At that time, a set schedule will be
given and those dates and times will be allocated to that team.

Functional (HIIT), Individual & Group Training
PRIVATE

Private training consists of 1:1 rations and are one hour in length unless otherwise determined. Private training sessions are by appointment only and include an initial athlete assessment, progress reports, and an exit evaluation and report. 
*lesson packages available

SEMI-PRIVATE

Semi-private training consists of 2-3 athletes and are one hour in length unless otherwise determined. Semi-private
training are by appointment only and should be scheduled based on proximity in birth year of the athletes.
*lesson packages available

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SMALL GROUP

Small group training consists of 4-10 players and are one hour in length unless otherwise determined. In order to schedule group sessions, a consultation between the team coach and Program Director is suggested. Schedules are determined between athletes and Program Director. 
*group packages available

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TEAM TRAINING

Team training is for teams of 11-15 players. Training is one hour in length unless otherwise determined. In order to schedule team training sessions, a consultation between the team coach and the Rising Stars Training Director is needed. At that time, a set schedule will be given and those dates and times will be allocated to that team. 
*Teams can schedule 4-16 week

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WINTER Tournament TEAMS

This program is offered to further athletes opportunities for high level exposure through US based fall/winter tournaments. Our goal is to bridge the gap and improve the level of  play in our Ontario athletes. Rising Stars Academy is planned to participate in 2-3 tournaments through the 2020/21 off-season. This program is in partnership with the PWSA and is open to all Ontario athletes.

OUR COMMITMENT

We provide athletes with the best possible environment and tools for training and development. As part of this commitment, we have partnered with regional experts, and other leading organizations in offering a Complete Player Development Program.

Meet The Director

ERIN FORMAN

VICE PRESIDENT DIRECTOR – SOFTBALL/BASEBALL DEVELOPMENT

Softball Canada – ’01 -’02
Baseball Canada – 04,’06
All American Softball Player                                                                                                Conference Player of the Year                                                                                                        Spring Arbor University Hall of Fame

Technical Director and Lead Instructor Erin Forman is on the cutting edge of instructional techniques, tools, and theories for optimal development. Erin has worked with countless local and regional athletes, supporting aspiring studentathletes as they continue in their positive development and successfully pursue U.S. softball scholarships, with many advancing to become provincial and national calibre softball players.

ONTARIO
05
ELITE

Team Ontario Development Program

POWERED by RISING STARS SOFTBALL ACADEMY

We are very excited to be supporting and powering the Ontario ‘05 Elite team as they showcase their exceptional talents at US based recruiting tournaments.

We are proud to be the home for player profiles, skills videos, team and individual highlights.

Check out our YouTube page – Click Here

Need help with your Player Profile and Skills Video? Contact us!

MEET OUR LEAD PITCHING INSTRUCTOR

TAYLOR ROBBLEE

Lead Pitching Instructor

Freshman of the Year – ’16
Team Ontario – ’17 Summer Games
All PSAC West First Team- 16, ’19
NFCA All-American – ’19
D2CAA All-American – ’19
NFCA Scholar Athlete – ’16-’19

Lead Pitching Instructor, Taylor Robblee, brings a wealth of experience and personal success on the mound. Taylor understands what female pitchers need  to maximize their potential!

Working together, with schools, communities, and local organizations, we can be powerful allies in motivating students to achieve their potential and lead healthy, active lives.

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Rising Stars

MORRIS PARRAS

RS Technical Director

Brock University, NCCP Level III

SPECIALTIES

*Soccer Development
*Sport Promotion

VAL SEARGEANT

RS Technical Director – Athletics

Waterloo University, BA

Lakehead University B.Ed, M. Ed

NCAA: Referee/Official

High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development
Sport for Life: Physical Literacy for Early Childhood

MELISSA FAMME

RS Regional Director – Athletics & Education

Waterloo University, BA
Lakehead University B.Ed, M. Ed

NCAA: Referee/Official
High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development
Sport for Life: Physical Literacy for Early Childhood

SPECIALTIES

Sport Development 
Youth Development

LYNN CAMPANELLA

RS Technical Director – Play & Recess

NCCP: Coaches Physical Literacy Training

SPECIALTIES

Play & Recreation
Recess Programming

High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development
Sport for Life: Physical Literacy Instructor Program
Sport for Life: Physical Literacy for Early Childhood
Member of the US Play Coalition (Since 2011)
Founder of the Canadian Play Network
Creator of the PlanetPlay Stencil line

MATT KING

Regional Director

Lakehead University, B.A.
University of Newcastle – Australia, B.Ed
Specialist PE & Health

SPECIALTIES

*Indigenous Education
*Youth & Sport Development

As a Regional Director with Rising Stars, Matt coordinates and facilitates various programs across both our athletics and education divisions. He currently serves as the Director of Rising Stars Basketball Academy Six Nations.

Matt King grew up as an all star athlete. He played NAIG for Team Ontario, and represented Ontario at National Aboriginal basketball camp, where he was selected MVP. Matt competed as a varsity athlete for the Mens Basketball Team at Laurier and Lakehead Universities, and went on to coach U Sport at both Lakehead and Guelph. Matt continued his education and began a professional career as a certified teacher. After ten years of dedicated service as a teacher, coach and Athletic Director (Chair) with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, Matt embarked on a new professional adventure, while continuing to compete in triathlons and Iron-Man races. As a Regional Director with Rising Stars, Matt coordinates and facilitates various programs across both our athletics and education divisions. Matt specializes in facilitating programs and instruction for youth, students, and athletes, both on and off reserve. He currently serves as the Director of Rising Stars Basketball Academy – Six Nations.

DEE CHANNER

RS Associate Director

Laurier University, B.A.
Queensland University of Technology – Australia, B.Ed,

SPECIALTIES

*Basketball Development
*Indigenous Education

As an Associate Director at Rising Stars, Dee coordinates programs both in the athletics and education divisions in support of youth, students, and athletes, both on and off reserves.

Delicia Channer competed as a varsity athlete for Laurier University Women’s Basketball Team, where she was the team captain and a division all star. Dee continued her education and began a professional career as a certified teacher. Dee now serves as an Associate Director with Rising Stars. She is a LEAD Facilitator for Indigenous projects, programs, and services. In this role, Dee facilities creative programs and workshops that promote Indigenous awareness and empowerment. As Rising Stars most Senior Programs Instructor & Facilitator, Dee coordinates programs in both the athletics and education divisions. Dee specializes in facilitating programs and instruction for youth, students, and athletes, both on and off reserve. She currently serves as the Head Coach for the Conestoga College Women’s Basketball team.

ERIN FORMAN

Senior Vice President, Director of Programs

Spring Arbor University, BSc Concurrent Education
Specialist Sport Science

SPECIALTIES

* Female Empowerment
* Sport Development

As the Senior Vice President at Rising Stars Athletics & Education, Erin serves as the General Manager of the Education Division. Erin facilitates Advanced Programs and Instruction for administrators, coaches, and teachers. Erin develops and designs programs and curriculum for student engagement and athlete development.

Erin Forman is former member of both Softball Canada’s National team program and Baseball Canada’s National Team. She played in the 2004 Women’s World Series in Japan, and the 2006 World Cup in Taipei. Erin was named All American, All Conference, and Player of the Year, while playing on a U.S. Softball Scholarship. She was recently  inducted into the hall of fame for her achievements in sport. Though Erin’s sport specific bio clearly demonstrates an extensive combination of all around athleticism and personal achievement in softball that very few athletes can claim, equally impressive is her continued commitment to helping others achieve their goals through sport and education in her professional endeavours. Erin serves as role model in her trade and community. She demonstrates an unwavering commitment to making positive differences in the lives of others.

Erin continues to use sport as a vehicle to empower others in the work she does in coaching, and also in her professional endeavours. As a founding partner and Director of Softball Development at Rising Stars, Erin has become one of the most highly sought teachers and coaches of the game. Erin is on the cutting edge of instructional techniques, tools, and theories for optimal development. She has worked with countless local and regional athletes, supporting aspiring student-athletes as they continue in their positive development and successfully pursue opportunities to play college or university ball in Canada, and/or secure U.S. softball scholarships, with many advancing to become provincial and national calibre softball players.

DR. ANDREW PETERS

Founding Partner, President & Chair

McMaster University, B.A., M.A
University of Western Ontario – Ph.D

SPECIALTIES

*Leadership & Empowerment
*Youth & Community Development

As the original Founding Partner of what would eventually become the Rising Stars Group of companies, Dr Peters has been instrumental in the continued expansion and reach of positive sport, youth, and community development programs and special projects.

From early beginnings as a competitive student athlete in the Hamilton region, and many local achievements and recognitions at the secondary level, Dr Peters went on to compete as a varsity athlete for McMaster University, winning numerous regional, provincial and national medals as a member of the Men’s Basketball Team. Dr Peters earned both a B.A., and M.A. at McMaster University, and went on to acquire a teaching certificate from D’Youville College, and a Ph.D. at the University of Western Ontario. These formative years laid the foundation for what would eventually become Rising Stars Athletics and Education.

He continues to serve as the conglomerate’s most senior executive, with 25 years of success in youth and community development through athletics and education. He continues to leverage his passion and extensive experience to engage youth and community in a positive and healthy development.

Dr. Peters devotes his time and energy to creating and partnering with stakeholders in the facilitation of innovative student and athlete development programs. Through strategic partnerships with national, professional, and elite athletes, coaches, sport science professionals, and educators, Dr Peters continues to collaborate with local organizations and expand through offering a variety of programs designed specifically for the benefit of athletes, students, schools, and communities.