• Dates: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (AAA/Majors); Feb 21, 28; Mar 7 (AA)
  • Location: Wallingford Boys and Girls Club, 1310 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103
  • Days: Saturdays
  • Times: 12:00 - 1:15 PM and 1:30 - 2:45 PM (pick one or both as available)
  • Division(s): Softball (AA, AAA, Majors)
  • Cost: Free
  • Led by: Nicola Simpson and NCLL volunteer staff

Program Overview

Winterball26 Softball Training delivers free, high-rep Saturday sessions to get AAA, Majors, and AA players (and AA coaches) ready for spring. Join as many dates as you are free; each session is capped at 24 to keep reps high.

Location: Wallingford Boys and Girls Club, 1310 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103.

Coaching: Nicola Simpson plus NCLL volunteer staff.

Contacts: Chris Cunningham and Gayle Perez at [email protected].

Dates, Times, and Registration

AAA, Majors (pick any Saturdays)

  • Dates: Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31.
  • Time blocks: 12:00 - 1:15 PM or 1:30 - 2:45 PM.
  • Skills: Pitching, hitting, throwing, fielding.
  • Capacity: 24 athletes per block.

See registration below.

AA (players and coaches)

  • Dates: Feb 21, Feb 28, Mar 7.
  • Time blocks: 12:00 - 1:15 PM or 1:30 - 2:45 PM.
  • Skills: Pitching and throwing.
  • Design: Built for both players and coaches to learn proper pitching technique.
  • Capacity: 24 athletes per block.

See registration below.

Why This Matters

  • Sharpen skills before Assessments (Feb 7 for AAA and above) with extra reps in January.
  • Free access removes barriers; scholarships are not needed for this program.
  • Small caps keep instruction tight and feedback frequent.

Coach: Nicola Simpson

Nicola is a pitcher and hitter with NCAA Division I and international experience, including the Women's College World Series and SEC titles with Tennessee, and a Pitcher/Utility role at Seattle University. She also works with Seattle Fastpitch (a select/club program - see NCLL's select/club explainer for how these programs work). She has competed for the Canadian Women's Senior National Team with a 1.31 ERA at the World Games.

Highlights: WA State Gatorade Player of the Year (2021), PGF All-American, 498 career strikeouts and 14 no-hitters in high school, NFCA All-Region at Seattle U (2025). Academic honors include CSC Academic All-District and Easton/NFCA Scholar Athlete.

Learn more about Nicola at her Seattle University roster profile.

Location

Questions

Email Chris Cunningham and Gayle Perez at [email protected].

What to Bring

  • Pitching gear and glove.
  • Indoor shoes (no cleats) and water.
  • Notebook for cues.

Parents who want to be involved can sign up to volunteer while registering their kids. AA coaches and parents are encouraged to attend.

Registration

Register Below!