SOFTBALL 2005

2005 Scot Thomas Softball Camps at Virginia Tech General Information Scot Thomas Head Coach - 11th year Now entering his 11th season, Coach Scot Thomas has positioned Hokie softball as one of the most respected programs, not only in the conference and region, but on the national map as well. Thomas became Tech's first head softball coach when he was hired on July 7, 1995. In that time, he has recorded over 300 wins and has averaged nearly 35 wins per season. While success on the field is important, Thomas also places a strong emphasis on success in the classroom. In eight seasons, he has had three players earn Academic All-America honors. Respected by many, Thomas has been named the Virginia State Coach of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Directors three times (1999, 2000 & 2002). In that time, he has had over a dozen different players named to the all-state team, including four in five of the past six seasons. Thomas graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1991 with a bachelor's in physical education. A native of Blacksburg, Va., Thomas graduated from Blacksburg High where he was a member of the football and baseball teams. Thomas is married to the former Carolyn Croy, a Tech graduate from Blacksburg. She is employed as a third-grade teacher at Gilbert Linkous Elementary school. The couple has a son, Andrew Scot, who is 7, and a daughter, Eliza Leigh, who ia 3. Christine Hornak Assistant Coach - 2nd year Christine Hornak begins her second season as the top assistant for the Virginia Tech softball team. Hornak is responsible for the pitching staff, as well as conditioning, recruiting and coordinating all travel plans. Hornak came to Tech after spending two seasons as the pitching coach at Campbell University, where she was a softball standout. A native of St. Louis, Mo., Hornak was a star pitcher at Campbell from 1994-95. She then transferred to UNC Greensboro where she earned a degree in psychology in 1998. In two seasons pitching at Campbell, Hornak amassed a career record of 43-19 with a school-best 1.20 earned run average, leading the Camels to a berth in the NCAA Regionals in 1995. She holds the school record for shutouts with 19. Hornak also ranks in the top 10 in appearances (69), games started (53), complete games (51), innings pitched (398) and strikeouts (245). Al Brauns Assistant Coach - 8th year Al Brauns enters his eighth year as an assistant for the Hokies. His responsibilities include working with the outfielders, field maintenance, equipment and recruiting. Brauns started playing fastpitch in the 1960s and finished his career playing with a men's major team from 1970-74. He is originally from Uniontown, Pa., and graduated from Penn State in 1973 with a degree in criminology. Camp Staff will consist of the Virginia Tech coaching staff as well as other collegiate and high school coaches. Current and former Virginia Tech players will also be assisting. It is the aim of the Virginia Tech Softball Camp to provide athletes with the best instruction and atmosphere in which to improve upon softball fundamentals and sharpen skills. Camp includes instruction on fielding, hitting, throwing, base running, pitching, catching and situational play. Camp is open to fifth grade through newly graduated seniors. Session I - Pitcher/Catcher Camp July 10-12 Resident Camper - $225.00 Commuter Camper - $155.00 This fee includes housing, insurance, camp T-shirt and meals Sunday-Tuesday Session II - Skills Camp July 12-15 Resident Camper - $335.00 This fee includes housing, insurance, camp T-shirt and meals Tuesday-Friday Commuter Camper - $225 This fee includes insurance, camp T-shirt, lunch and dinner Tuesday-Friday A Non-Refundable Deposit Of $100 Must Accompany Each Application. Make checks payable to: Scot Thomas Softball Camp REGISTRATION Completely fill out registration, and enclose $100 deposit for each session or entire balance. Once received, a confirmation packet will be sent to you. IF ROOMMATE PREFERENCES ARE DESIRED, PLEASE INDICATE ON REGISTRATION FORM. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 29, 2005. If late check-in is needed, contact Coach Brauns. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 28, 2005. If late check-in is needed, contact Coach Brauns. CAMP SCHEDULE Pitcher/Catcher Camp Check in: July 10 3:00-4:00 Session I 4:30 Check out: July 12 12:00 Skills Camp Check in: July 12 3:00-4:00 Session II 4:30 Check out: July 15 12:00 View and print a Registration Form For more information: Please call 540-231-3063 or Email abrauns@vt.edu

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