May 13, 2009

The Wright State softball team will be represented at the NCAA Youth Education Through Sports (YES) Clinics during the upcoming College World Series in Oklahoma City as head coach Mike Larabee along with junior outfielder Jamie Perkins and sophomore second baseman Justine Shilt will serve as mentors and instructors for the clinics.

The clinics, which will take place at the Putnam City Optimist Complex May 30 and 31, provide youths a unique opportunity to be involved with the College World Series. They will be participating in drills and receiving skill instruction from coaches and student-athletes, gaining conditioning tips to help improve athletic performance, connecting and developing relationship with other local athletes and learning life skills and sportsmanship that will help them become a successful student-athlete.

There will also be a seminar for parents and guests to receive information and ask questions in areas such as NCAA academics and athletics requirements, injury prevention and sportsmanship.

"What an incredible opportunity for Wright State softball," said Larabee. "To even be considered for the clinics is quite an honor, much less to have our program receive this type of recognition. It will be a great experience for myself along with Jamie and Justine."

Wright State closed out its season last week with a 34-21 record and a third-place finish at the Horizon League Tournament in Pendleton, Indiana. The 34 wins are the second-most ever for the Raiders in a season.