Elite Development Invitational
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ABOUT THE ELITE DEVELOPMENT INVITATIONAL
2018 Softball Elite Development Invitational
July 4-11: Vero Beach, Fla.
The Elite Development Invitational is a five-day camp as an extended version of the Breakthrough Series. It is a highly intense program that mirrors' the USA Softball Women's National team's training camps, giving the players an opportunity to see what life is like as they prepare for International Competitions and the Olympics. Entering the third week, the Elite Development Invitational will host 90 softball players to participate in the inaugural softball focused EDI. The week will include staff introductions, seminars, special guest speakers and specialized coaching instruction to players pursing collegiate careers.
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VideoEDI players on being inspiredPresident of the Negro Leagues Museum Bob Kendrick inspired EDI campers in Vero Beach with a speech about influential players -
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Video2018 EDI Camp Week TwoThe Elite Development Invitational wraps up its final week and features coaching from former MLB player Eric Davis -
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EDI participants share special camaraderieTop high school players enjoy learning from each other, sharing knowledge -
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VideoEDI players on the programDarius Perry, Ed Howard and Andre Duplantier talk about the Elite Development Invitational taking place in Vero Beach, Florida -
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VideoRob Manfred speaks at EDICommissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. speaks to participants at the Elite Development Invitational at Dodgertown -
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EDI participants prep for bright baseball futureMany past Elite Development Invitational attendees now playing professionally, collegiately -
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Prep prospects gather in Dodgertown for EDIMLBPA executive director Clark among ex-big leaguers on hand -
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VideoEDI hosts event at DodgertownElite Development Invitational visits historic Dodgertown, hosting high school players who had the opportunity to listen to Tony Clark speak -
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VideoDelino DeShields on MLB CentralDelino DeShields talks about the Elite Development Invitational, raising his kids and more on MLB Central -
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VideoEDI hosts event at Marlins ParkUSA Softball's Elite Development Invitational visits Marlins Park, hosting high school softball players from around the country -
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Marlins host Elite Development InvitationalMiami's front-office female personnel meet with HS softball players -
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VideoElite Development InvitationalUSA Softball's Elite Development Invitational visits Dodgertown, hosting high school softball players from around the country -
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VideoEDI Boys RecapRecap of the 2017 Boys Elite Development Invitational program hosted at historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Fla. -
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VideoEDI Girls RecapRecap of the 2017 Girls Elite Development Invitational program hosted at historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Fla. -
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Players at EDI get expert instructionFormer All-Stars Spivey, Gordon and Young among mentors -
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Reds great Davis motivating youths at EDIClub Hall of Famer nurturing 'future of our game' while serving as hitting coach -
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VideoMLB Central: Marquis GrissomFormer Major Leaguer Marquis Grissom joins MLB Central to talk about the 2017 Elite Development Invitational going on in Vera Beach, FL
