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Julie Standering
Camp Director & Owner
- 20 Years Camp Experience as an Instructor, coordinator, and Director
- Former University of Minnesota Co-Head Softball Coach 1991-2010
- B.S. in Exercise Sport Sciences and a Minor in Health Studies at the University of Arizona
- All-American Shortstop and National Champion at the University of Arizona
- Pan American Gold Medalist
- Numerous Olympic Festival Medalist

"Julie is a very passionate coach and leader with an extraordinary ability to teach sport movement and skill development. She possess a valuable combination of knowledge and experience that makes her a highly sought after instructor. One of her many qualities is her unique ability to train youth of all ages with unmatched expertise, energy, and enthusiasm. Julie has achieved athletic greatness at the highest level as a coach and athlete, and will stop at nothing to make your child's camp experience of championship quality!"

Colleen Powers
General Manager & Marketing Director
- 10 Years of Camp Experience as an Instructor and Coordinator
- Former University of Minnesota Softball Athlete (2004-2008)
- M.A. in Sport Administration from Central Michigan University
- B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Youth Studies from the University of Minnesota

"Colleen serves not only as a dynamic camp instructor and leader, but also as General Manager. She has a variety of experiences in management and coaching, including program coordination, intercollegiate administration, and operation of sports clinics. She grew up playing nearly every sport you could imagine, and excelled particularly in softball, soccer, and hockey. Colleen's vibrant personality and innovative teaching style is perfect for working with the young athlete's motor skill development, and keeps their parents wanting more!"

Meghan Chandler
Volunteer Consultant Curriculum Development
- Current Director at New Horizon Academy Marquette- Downtown Minneapolis
- Specializes in the development of children six weeks-12 years of age

"Meghan graciously volunteers her time as the lead consultant for our strategic plan on youth motor skill development. Her knowledge and insight is invaluable, and adds tremendously to the structure of our camp content and lesson plans. She has dedicated her life to early childhood programs of the highest quality, and will stop at nothing to ensure your child receives the same care and curriculum with Child Sportz!"

Guest Coaches include Current and Former University of Minnesota Athletes and Coaches.

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