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All Reviews about Nike Softball Camp in Hooksett, NH

2 Reviews

  • It was awesome! Made new friends and learned new skills
  • Wonderful staff, excellent communication!!!

Camp Overview

IMPROVE YOUR GAME AND HAVE SERIOUS FUN

We’re excited to welcome players to another great summer at the Nike Softball Camp Hooksett,NH hosted at Arthur Donati Softball Field. This camp is open to softball players of all skill levels and focuses on developing the complete athlete. Campers receive age-appropriate instruction in hitting, throwing, fielding, catching, and base running, with drills that are fun, progressive, and more challenging each day. Led by qualified, college-level instructors, the camp provides a positive and energetic environment where players can build skills, confidence, and friendships while enjoying the game all summer long.

Highlights Include

  • Nike Softball Camp T-Shirt and other items
  • Professional Instruction from Coaching Staff
  • Daily Emphasis on Fundamental Development and Team Play
  • Players Grouped by Age and Ability
  • Low Camper to Coach Ratios
  • Excellent Training Facilities

Camp Coaches

  • James Gassman Manchester

    James Gassman

    Camp Director

    James Gassman, a member of the SNHU athletics staff since 2006, was promoted to Associate Director of Athletics following the 2014-15 academic year. He was named SNHU's Equipment and Operations manager in June of 2008 and promoted to Assistant Director of Athletics in September, 2011.

    James Gassman Manchester

    James Gassman

    Camp Director

    Gassman directly supervises an operations and equipment room staff of five full-time operations coordinators, as well as more than 65 student-workers and four interns each semester. Gassman is also in charge of field maintenance. Gassman oversees all capital projects, including the new $26 million multi-sport athletic complex that opened in February 2018, the Penmen Field facility update that featured permanent stadium seating, a press box and bathroom installations, the Fieldhouse renovation and a number of other facility renovations and improvements. Gassman is also in charge of field equipment purchases and upgrades, as well as planning for future needs and requests for capital projects for the entire department.

    Gassman is the point of contact for hundreds of events on campus each year, including NCAA and Northeast-10 Championships, New Hampshire Presidential Primary ceremonies, NHIAA state tournaments, National Guard deployment/welcome home gatherings, SNHU accepted students days and open houses, job fairs and many other SNHU-based and community events. He also performs the event scheduling for the department in regards to both internal and external events.

    Gassman manages the field maintenance of the natural grass baseball field, softball field and practice/recreation field, as well as the synthetic turf field, outdoor tennis courts and a 72,000 square foot athletic complex, that includes a basketball/volleyball competition gym, auxiliary gymnasium, Penmen Room for events, 14 locker rooms, equipment room and all supporting areas throughout the facility.

    Gassman oversees the equipment and operations for 20 NCAA Division II athletic teams, as well as assists with equipment and orders for various on-campus departments and club sports. He also manages contracts for services/repairs/improvements with external vendors on an annual basis.

    Gassman is a member of both the Crisis and Safety Committee at SNHU, while also holding memberships in the New England Sports Turf Managers Association (NESTMA), Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association (CEFMA) and National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).Before his current post, Gassman served as an assistant operations coordinator at SNHU. Among his duties were handling event management operations for the University's home athletic contests as well as events held by external organizations, serving as the main contact for external organizations. He also coordinated field maintenance for the University's outdoor facilities, including SNHU's FieldTurf facility, Larkin Field, and the baseball and softball fields.

    Prior to working at SNHU, Gassman worked as a special education aide and assistant boys' basketball coach at Kearsarge Regional High School. He also served as the second assistant golf pro at Lake Sunapee Country Club in the summer of 2005.

    Gassman received his Master's degree in sport management from SNHU in May 2008, and is a 2004 graduate of Springfield (Mass.) College, earning his Bachelor's degree in sport management. In addition to his duties in the department, Gassman also teaches a sport facilities class for the sport management department at SNHU.

    A native of Newbury, N.H., Gassman resides in Hooksett with his daughters, Claire and Stella.

Camp Details

Instruction will focus primarily on hitting, fielding, base-running, and game situations. You can expect high demand for these first come first serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

Please note: The following information may be subject to change.

CAMP INFORMATION

  • Dates: July 27-30, 2026
  • Age Group: 7-14
  • Camp Type: Day Camp
  • Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:30pm
  • Check-In: Begins 30 minutes prior to the camp start time.
  • Meals: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a snack/lunch to camp each day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Daily Softball Instruction
  • Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
  • Nike Softball Camp T-Shirt and other items

INSTRUCTION & FACILITY

  • Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio

  • Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the Director's discretion.

  • Facility: Outdoor Field- Arthur Donati Field has 2 softball fields with large fields available for training around the softball fields. Drop off will be at the upper field- closest to the parking lot.

  • Indoor Facility: We utilize the town hall gymnasium for lunch and for inclement weather- Camp is Monday through Thursday- with Friday used as a weather backup.

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist.

All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. Please note that US Sports Camps does NOT provide equipment and is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

  • Small gym bag/backpack

  • Athletic clothing: t-shirt, shorts, softball pants (recommended)

  • Warm-up jacket

  • Hat

  • Cleats & sneakers

  • Softball glove

  • Softball bat

  • Helmet

  • Catchers gear (if applicable)

  • Sunscreen

  • Water bottle

  • Packed lunch and snacks

MEDICAL PROTOCOL

Camp staff members are First Aid and CPR certified and are prepared to assist with basic first aid and minor illnesses or injuries. Please note that there will not be an athletic trainer on site during this camp session. In the event of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest medical facility, and parents will be notified immediately.

TRAVEL

Nike Softball Camps does not provide transportation from airports, train stations or bus depots. If you have a child flying to camp, please arrange a shuttle or taxi service.

TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNT

If you have a team or group of 5 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper may be eligible for a discount. To receive the group discount, please have someone email US Sports Camps at [email protected] with the following information: Camp name, list of camper names, and the number of campers. We will respond with a unique discount code for everyone in the group to use during online registration. *Note: Discount amounts vary by program, so please reach out for more details.

DISCOUNT DIRECTORS NOTE TO CAMPER

"Welcome to the Nike Softball Camp! We are so excited to have you here! The week of softball is all about learning, having fun, and improving your love for the game! Whether this is your first time picking up a ball, or you have been playing for years, our goal is to work hard, try your best, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!You’ll learn new skills, make new friends, play awesome games, and challenge yourself every day. Don’t worry about mistakes- we LOVE mistakes here because that means you’re learning and getting better. Let’s have an amazing week on the field! Play hard, play fair, and play with heart- See you on the field" - James Gassman, Camp Director

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE SOFTBALL CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our softball camps please see our FAQ page.

Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.

Sample Daily Schedule

8:30-9:00am Camper Drop Off

9:00am-9:30am Warm-up/Stretch/ Throwing

9:30-11:45am Skills and Drills- Throwing, Catching, Fielding, Bunting, Hitting, Base Running- Etc-15-minute snack break during Skills and Drills

12-12:45pm Lunch- At Town Hall Gymnasium

1:00am-3:00pm Skills and Drills and Scrimmages- depending on age and abilities- 15-minute snack break during Skills and Drills

3:00pm-3:30pm Cool Down and Camper Appreciation

Arthur Donati Softball Field- 51 Main Street, Hooksett, NH 03106

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Softball Camp in Hooksett, NH

2 Reviews

  • It was awesome! Made new friends and learned new skills
  • Wonderful staff, excellent communication!!!

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