Clutch Hitters is a family owned softball and baseball training facility open to the public. We are located in Bloomington by Bloomington residents who are actively involved in helping create strong local youth and high school athletes and sports teams in baseball and softball.
We offer one on one and group training as well as moderate pricing. Our people take genuine mental & physical interest & concern in the people we train.
We offer training in hitting, fielding, pitching & catching as well as training in speed & agility. We feel our training & trainers set us apart because of the years of experience & expertise.
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JIM HANSON |
Assistant softball coach at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN 20 Years experience as a High School softball coach 11 Years of one on one lessons and group clinics in hitting and fielding Owner and operator of Clutch Hitters indoor and outdoor training facilities Director of the Clutch Hitters Fastpitch Softball Program Specializing in Hitting, middle infield and outfield training Contact Jim at jimhanson@gustavus.edu or by phone: 612.269.7653 |
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JOHN JENSON / JJ |
Jensen Catching Academy Catching Instructor and Twins Camp Instructor Clutch Futures Coach &16U Clutch Hitters Coach |
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KRISTA FLUGSTAD |
I played for BFA for 6 years before playing for Clutch Hitters for 5 years. While playing for Clutch Hitters, we won the USSSA World Series in 2012 and 2014 and I was inducted into the Clutch Hitters Hall-of-Fame in 2016. While playing for Jefferson High School, we made four straight State Tournament appearances and won four straight consolation championship titles. I am currently a senior at St. Kate's, where we've made it to the postseason for the past two years, and last season we made it to the DIII World Series in OKC. I also had the honor of being named All-American last season. My softball philosophy is about focusing on fundamentals, working on the mental part of the game, and having fun along the way. Do what you love and love what you do. AWARDS INCLUDE: Clutch: Hall-of-Fame, 2014 USSSA World Series tournament MVP/Offensive MVP/Pitching MVP Jefferson: 2x All-Conference, 2x All-Section, 1x second team All-Metro, 1x All-State, 1x State All-Tournament team St. Kate's: MIAC Rookie-of-the-Year, 3x All-MIAC, 2x MIAC All-Tournament team, 1x MIAC All-Tournament team MVP, 1x NCAA second team All-Region, 1x NCAA first team All-Region, 2x NCAA All-Regional tournament team, 1x NCAA All-Regional tournament team co-MVP, 1x Super Regional Most Outstanding Pitcher, 1x second team All-American, 2x Academic All-Conference, 3x NFCA Scholar-Athlete |
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TAMMY GALVIN |
For more information, please contact Tammy at: tammygalvin@hotmail.com |
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ALEX O'CONNOR |
Alex graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University in 2017 with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Reading and Coaching. Alex pitched and started all 4 years of her college career at SMSU. She has previously coached for the Minnesota Irish club organization in the summer and she also does private pitching lessons year round. During her time in Marshall, she ran off-season training for the Marshall High School Tigers for 3 years. In addition to that, she ran pitching clinics in the surrounding area. CHECK OUT ALEX'S SMSU CAREER: Prior to college, Alex played varsity softball for 5 years at Bloomington Jefferson High School. She was a five-year letter-winner, being named all-section in 2013. Alex was a three-time Minnesota State High School League State Tournament participant. She also competed for the Minnesota Irish from 14U-18U. For pitching lessons, contact Alex at: alexoconnor21@yahoo.com |
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ART GALVAN |
Art has been coaching girls softball for 10+ years. He is a certified hitting instructor through Epstein Hitting based in Colorado. Art currently coaches a 16U Elite team for Clutch Hitters and is available for private hitting lessons. | |
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JESS NIEHBUR |
Bio Coming Soon: Contact Jess at: 651.338.3570 or jessica_niebuhr@yahoo.com
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KELSEY ANDERSON |
Bio Coming Soon: Contact Kelsey at: 612.483.9813 |
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