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Softball

The Hill School softball program seeks to provide an environment for student-athletes to grow as players and as people. Athletic progress, leadership development, and college recruiting support are all facets of The Hill Softball experience.
A Hill School softball player at bat
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Our location allows our players ample opportunity to attend camps, fall recruiting events or showcases with their club programs in the Mid-Atlantic or nationwide (the Philadelphia International Airport is 45 minutes from campus). Players have access to equipment, including nets, softballs, and tees, as well as indoor and outdoor batting cages. Our field is located on campus and can be used in the off-season during the warmer months, and our indoor facility, David H. Mercer Field House, can be converted into a full infield for practice during inclement weather. Optional off-season practices are held once per week, and additional times can be scheduled based upon availability or interest.
 

Spring Season:

During the season, every minute is carefully planned to maximize our players' talent, character, and focus. Practices are tailored to both the team as a whole and to each individual to ensure development of routine skills, footwork, and game sense. Our schedule includes games against fellow Mid-Atlantic Prep League schools - The Hun School, Mercersburg Academy, Blair Academy, Peddie School, and Lawrenceville School, Hill’s rival since the 1880s in what is the fifth-oldest high school rivalry in the United States – and a challenging non-league schedule. At the end of the season, Hill competes in the Pennsylvania Independent School Athletic Association (PAISAA) state tournament, an event that finishes at the end of May before the beginning of most travel ball seasons.

College Recruiting and Placement:

The ever-evolving landscape of the recruitment process requires close guidance. Those interested in playing at the collegiate level will receive direct support from the coaching staff, led by Coach O'Brien, and from The Hill’s College Counseling Office. Open and honest dialogue throughout the recruiting process is paramount, and we push our student-athletes to find the right fit above all else.

To learn more about Hill Softball, please fill out the Online Inquiry Form or contact Head Coach Elle O'Brien at eobrien@thehill.org.