Promote Your Softball Skills Video To College Coaches With Our Video Distribution.

There are thousand of players creating videos for college coaches to look at every year.

They hope these videos are seen by coaches, and that the coaches will invite them to join the team. Some will even get scholarships from these videos.

Many times a player ads her video to YouTube, but there are thousands upon thousands of videos on You Tube to sift through. This makes it rather had for a college coach to use.

The Fastpitch TV Website, and videos are seen by many coaches. So, I thought it would be a great tool for young players to reach college coaches.

Parents can advertise their players skill videos on the Coaches Look Show. Then college coaches can watch the skill videos on our website, download the podcast, or watch on our free iPhone app.

Right now this service is free. If you are interested contact fastpitchtv@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

All Skill Videos also go out to our podcast which coaches can watch on their iPods, iPads, and iPhones. You can get our free podcast here.

With in the next month we should have our iPhone app finished for coaches who prefer to watch videos through apps on their iPhone, and iPads.

The idea behind this channel is to work with players, and other recruiting websites. This channel is not meant to be a competitor to recruiting sites. We hope to become a help to them, by providing another means of delivering their players info. Recruiting sites should contact fastpitchTV@gmail.com if they are interested in partnering with us.

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It is best if you send us the actual video file for your skills video. Video files are normally too large to email so we recomond you send us the file with http://WeTransfer.com

If you video is on You Tube you can send us the link address to the page it is on at You Tube. We can download it from there.

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MEMORANDUM

April 3, 2012

TO: Head Softball Coaches, Directors of Athletics , Senior Woman Administrators, Conference Commissioners and Conference Senior Woman Administrators that Sponsor Softball.

FROM: Vickie Van Kleeck, chair

NCAA Softball Rules Committee
Dee Abrahamson, secretary-rules editor

NCAA Softball Rules Committee.

SUBJECT: Exception for Compliance with NCAA Barrel Compression Testing Standard.

The NCAA Softball Rules Committee has granted Hillerich & Bradsby Compa-ny’s Louisville Slugger an exception for compliance with the existing NCAA bar-rel compression testing (BCT) standard. For purposes of BCT conducted by NCAA representatives, the Xeno models will be considered in compliance with a reading of 1400 psi or higher. The exception was granted only for their Xeno models, specifically the FP11x, FP11x8, FP11x9, FP12x, FP12x8, FP12x9, FP12XTB, and FPRIDE models. The standard for all other Louisville Slugger models remains the same as all other manufacturers’ models, which is 1550 psi or higher.

The exception was granted based on Louisville Slugger and NCAA corroborating testing data that demonstrated compliance with the maximum batted ball speed, even though the Xeno’s BCT data is occasionally softer than the aforementioned standard.

Details regarding the criteria and process to request an exception for compliance with the existing NCAA barrel compression testing standard are posted on www.sup.arbitersports.com. Questions regarding this exception or the process to request an exception for compliance with the existing NCAA BCT standard, should be directed to Dee Abrahamson, secretary-rules editor for the NCAA Softball Rules Committee, at abrahamson@niu.edu or 815/751-2648.

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ROSEMONT, Illinois – May 14, 2012 – The game on June 9 against the USSSA Pride was already going to be a special one, but it just got more exciting as the Bandits have announced that former Bandit and Team USA star Jennie Finch will make her inaugural appearance at The Ballpark at Rosemont.

Finch will join the Bandits for a pregame autograph ceremony and will stick around to see her retired jersey banner be unveiled on the centerfield wall. Following the ceremony for Finch, the Bandits will keep the festivities going as they plan to distribute championship rings to members from the 2011 NPF Championship team.

Finch, who retired following the 2010 season, remains one of the most popular players in the sport of fastpitch. The Village of Rosemont honored Finch in the winter of 2010 by naming the street outside of The Ballpark at Rosemont – Jennie Finch Way. The stadium also bears her number 27 as the street number.

Tickets are available now for this game and all other games for the 2012 Chicago Bandits season. The Bandits will open the season on Saturday, June 2 with a special meet and greet and exhibition game with the Bloomington Lady Hearts. The regular season will get officially get underway on Thursday, June 7 when the Pride visit Rosemont for a four-game series.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – University of California, Berkeley was named the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship today when the NCAA Division I Softball Committee announced the 64-team field. The Golden Bears, champions of the Pacific-12 Conference, are 50-4 and will play Iona College, an automatic qualifier from the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, May 18, in front of a home crowd in Berkeley.

Thirty conferences were awarded automatic qualification, and the remaining 34 slots were filled with at-large selections to complete the bracket. The top 16 teams were seeded nationally and will play at campus sites this weekend.

Team pairings were determined by geographical proximity, with the exception that teams from the same conference were not paired during regional competition, when possible.

The Southeastern Conference led all conferences with nine teams selected to the championship. The Pac-12 placed eight in the championship while the Big 12 Conference had six qualifiers. Three teams are making their initial appearances in the tournament: Florida Gulf Coast University, University of South Alabama and Valparaiso University.

Only 10 schools have been crowned the NCAA Division I softball champion since the tournament started in 1982, and eight are in this year’s bracket.

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Divide the team into groups of four.

One group of four should move out to a square area (about twenty by twenty feet) marked on the field, with a “base” in each corner and a player on each base. At the whistle, the player at home takes off for first, sliding in. When she touches the bag, the player standing there at first takes off for second.

When she slides in, the runner on second base takes off toward third. This continues around the horn until the player who began at home gets back home again. Whichever team does this the fastest is the winner.

If you do not have enough room to have all your groups going at once, then you can use a stopwatch to see which group is the fastest.

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Coaching Softball Technical and Tactical Skills features cues to help you teach your athletes the fundamental technical and tactical skills, over 175 photos depicting the appropriate techniques, and examples of season and practice plans to help you prepare for games. Skills are organized and cross-referenced so you can see how they relate to each other.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville, TN – (May 3, 2012) National Pro Fastpitch has teamed up with MTV and the producers of MADE for an episode that will air on Saturday, May 5.

Akron Racers’ third baseman Kelley Montalvo was selected as the MADE Coach for this episode, and was given an opportunity to coach and mentor a young softball player with the goal of becoming a starter on her high school team.

“National Pro Fastpitch is so very proud to get the opportunity that was extended to us by MTV and MADE to make an impact on the life of a young person,” said NPF Commissioner Cheri Kempf. “I don’t think you could find a better role model than the Akron Racers’ Kelley Montalvo and I know Kelley considered the chance to work with Liz a privilege. The NPF and our core of extraordinary women professional athletes are committed to the positive influence and inspiration of young people.”

Montalvo filmed the episode of MADE in Ohio and relied on her own personal experience of using softball to overcome life’s struggles. During her senior season at Alabama, Montalvo’s mother was diagnosed with cancer. It was her mother’s support and softball that kept her playing and allowed her to finish out her collegiate career at the Women’s College World Series.

“We also appreciate the willingness of our corporate partners at Boombah, Worth, Wilson, and Ringor to readily get involved with making a difference for Elizabeth,” added Kempf. “We wish Elizabeth success and continued confidence not only in softball, but in whatever she decides to accomplish.”

This episode of MADE featuring Kelley Montalvo will air on Saturday, May 5 at 2pm EST/1pm CST. Check out the link below for a sneak peak on the episode.

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Want to see Montalvo in action on the diamond? Tickets for Opening Day with the Racers are on sale now and can be ordered by calling the Racers office at 330-376-8188 or by visiting www.akronracers.org.

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Fastpitch TV is sponsored by:

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The Softball Trivia Quiz is a fun little gaame to test your general knowledge about softball. While answering these 50 questions you will learn some softball history, softball rules, and have some fun.

Most of the questions on this quiz are about fastpitch softball. Questions have a value of 2 points per question. Answer all 50 questions right to get a perfect score of 100.

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Informative yet easy to read, mastering the Focused for Fastpitch training principles requires no prior experience, and each chapter includes interactive exercises and charts to help monitor progress. Each drill clearly specifies the mental and physical skills targeted, the goal, proper execution, coaching tips, and variations for increasing or decreasing difficulty. And for additional insight into successful skill building, some favorite drills are included from these top coaches:-Gayle Blevins, University of Iowa, and Tami Brown, All-American Softball School’s College Prep Program.

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On this great video show fastpitch softball players, coaches, and parents send in questions about fastpitch softball. Then Gary tracks down people in the world of softball to answer these question.

Learn from some of the best coaches, and players in the world as they give great answers to the questions.

If you play, coach, or love fastpitch softball this short 5 minute or less show is sure to become one of your favorites.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) League Commissioner Cheri Kempf announced today the schedule for the upcoming 2012 Season.

Four teams will compete in the 2012 Season; the Akron Racers, the Carolina Diamonds, the Chicago Bandits, and the USSSA Florida Pride. Each team in the league will play a 44-game regular season schedule, with all teams playing 6 home and 6 away series’.

The 2012 season will begin on Thursday, June 7 with the defending 2011 Cowles Cup Championship Series Champions, Chicago Bandits, taking on the defending 2011 Regular Season Ringor Cup Champions, USSSA Florida Pride in an opening weekend home series for Chicago. The recently inked Carolina Diamonds franchise will travel to Akron for an opening weekend against the Racers, who finished second in league standings in 2011. The regular season will conclude on August 19 prior to the NPF Championship Series, which begins on August 23.

“The release of the NPF regular season schedule is much anticipated and always met with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm by NPF fans,” stated NPF Commissioner, Cheri Kempf. “The 2012 schedule is well balanced and will provide the home markets of each of our four teams with plenty of action during the course of the season. We are especially looking forward to welcoming a whole new NPF fan base in the Carolinas with the start of the Carolina Diamonds franchise.”

The NPF regular season will see 88 total games of action between the four affiliate teams. All four teams will square off at the Championship Series held this season August 23-26 at the one-year-old Rosemont Stadium. NPF fans will once again be able to catch all the season action through Internet live streaming. Television plans for the season have not yet been announced.

Since its inaugural year of competition in 2004, the NPF regular season title has been dominantly controlled by the Chicago Bandits, as they have come out on top, five of the eight seasons. The Championship Series Title has been a different story however, crowning seven different champions in eight years. The Championship Series has yet to crown a back-to-back winner.

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Fastpitch TV is sponsored by:

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Slugger.com Swing the technology that’s dominating the Fastpitch game at every level of play, from youth to the NCAA championships to the world stage – Louisville Slugger, the hardest hitting name in sports.

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When you play each opponent at least 12 times during the season, you’re bound to get real familiar with the opposition. There’s the time spent in the cage before the game, time in between innings, the downtime before the game and the various meals and get togethers.

The women that play this game are athletes and they are true competitors. Ask each one and they’ll tell it like it is. They want to WIN! Yes, they are playing the game for more reasons than winning the Cowles Cup. But in the end hoisting the trophy in August is something all 80 National Pro Fastpitch players want.

This season also features a lot of change on team rosters. Not just with new players joining through college or free agency, but also with players playing on new teams. On the other three teams, there are six players that have donned the orange and black of the Bandits. Three of those players (Jamee Juarez, Rachel Folden and Caitlin Lever) were even part of Chicago’s 2011 NPF Championship team. Those players will probably be out to prove something, not only to their new ball clubs, but also to the team that let them go.

This type of change should and hopefully will create some dramatic, rivalry-type moments across the league in 2012. Will Kristina Thorson own the Bandits again or will Chicago get even? Will Folden hit mammoth home runs against her former mates? Which rookie will come in and take the league by storm?

This season will be no different, but will all of that time spent together, the will to win and the roster changes lead to bigger rivalries?

In 2009, rivalries went to a whole new level in the NPF. Akron vs. Rockford got things going in July with a benches clearing incident after Jackie Pasquerella from the Racers forced the Thunder’s Laurie Wagner to eat a mouth full of dirt with a two-handed shove any football player would be proud of. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sjxLApciC8)

Maybe we’re not quite ready for Bird vs. Magic or Robin Ventura vs. Nolan Ryan, but Danielle Lawrie vs. Megan Wiggins should be exciting to watch in 2012. So many possible storylines that could help take our great game to a different level!

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If you are a regular reader you know I started a new set of blog posts called 10 questions. On these blog posts I send 10 questions to great softball players, and coaches. Then I am posting the questions with their answers.

This week Former Olympian Leah O’Brian Amico answers our 10 questions.

Q. How old were you when you started playing softball?

A. 6 years old


Q. Was there anyone special in your life that helped you become a great player?

A. My parents- my dad took me to pitching lessons and always worked with me, and my mom was always my biggest fan and support system.


Q. How do you get ready for a game?

A. I try to stay busy on game day and my focus starts when I head to the field. I like to be around my teammates and I liked to get a good feeling in the cages or on soft toss for hitting and take my time warming up. When the game started, all the work was put in and it was time to perform.


Q. What do you like to do when you are not involved with softball?

A. I like giving hitting lessons, and I love to speak. I am passionate about encouraging others to be their very best. I thrived when I felt like coaches/teachers/others believed in me and I am a big believer that most people gain confidence through the belief of others.


Q. What factors do you feel have influenced you the most to become the player and you are today?

A. Most of all my love and passion for the game. Without that, my talent would have never taken me to the Olympic level. Also, the coaches I played for knew the fundamentals and were very positive. My parents commitment to support me in what I was driven is another reason for my success. And finally, my teammates are what helped me to always be better- I always wanted to succeed for the benefit of the team.


Q. Do you have any routines are superstitions that you implement regularly?

A. Listening to music if we had a bus ride and staying near teammates. It always kept me loose and ready to go when I was near my team.


Q. What is your favorite softball memory?

A. Winning Gold all 3 times- the final inning of each game stands out to me and also getting the winning RBI and only hit off Lisa Fernandez in 1993 Women’s College World Series Championship Game


Q. How much value do you place on mental training? Do you have any advice for others in this area?

The mental game is what makes the difference between good and great. Everybody who reached the elite level had a confidence and mental game that made the difference. If you believe you are the best, you will play like you are the best. The most important times to be mentally strong are in the toughest situations. When you see athletes consistently be clutch- it will be the mental game that made the difference.


Q. If you could do anything else in the world as a profession, what would it be and why?

A. I already do it at times- I am speaker- and I share about my faith in Jesus. To me, it is the best job ever. At the end of the day, if you had your best day ever or your worst day ever on the field, it still doesn’t define who you are. If you have had a great life or the hardest life, if you have tons of money or no money at all, you always have a chance to follow Jesus and make Him the Lord of your life and you’ll have everything you need. I get to share that message and to me that is the best profession there is!


Q. What is the greatest obstacle you have had to overcome in your playing and/or coaching career?

A. Losing 3 straight games in the 2000 Olympics and coming back to win the Gold Medal.


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We’re officially less than two months away from the start of another NPF season and the wheels are definitely moving for the four teams!

Akron is in full swing with its tournament schedule, Carolina is learning the ropes as the “new team”, USSSA is in motion 365 days a year and the Bandits have a little bit of everything going on.

In Rosemont, we are starting to find our niche a little bit and the fans are starting to take more notice of the beautiful stadium we have. Less people are wondering “who plays there” and more are asking when the season starts! The excitement is inspiring for us, especially with the fact our season ticket numbers are constantly getting larger. Just a few years ago the season ticket numbers rivaled the number of fans that show up for a 12 & under league game and now we’re running out of the “good seats”.

The 2012 season will be full of a lot of things! There’s the home opener and banner unveiling on June 7 and the ring ceremony on June 9 and the Village hosted playoffs at the end of August. A mascot game and charity benefit game in June and several events in July, including the possibility of having a NASCAR Night.

Nine months of preparation for less than three months of game action! Let the countdown begin!

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The other day I received an email from a young girl named Ashley. She is a pitcher who was recently hit by a ball while in the pitchers circle. I am a big believer in protecting these young players from harm, so when I saw her email I knew I had to share it with all of you. It read as follows: Did you know that the distance between the pitcher and the batter is only 43 feet away? Did you know that the average high school pitcher pitches 62-65 mphs? Did you know that it ONLY takes .4 seconds for the ball to reach the batter, and .3 seconds for the ball to get hit right back to the pitcher? That’s only .7 seconds for the pitcher to react for the ball. The facts are scary. Living it is even scarier.

July 23rd, 2011 was the day my life was changed forever.  The sun was beaming down on the softball fields in Harrisburg, PA.  I was in Pennsylvania for a tournament; two weekends left was all I had.  I found out I was not going to pitch the first game; I was relieved.  But then I heard I was going to pitch the second game; the relief quickly left.  You see, the second game was during the hottest part of the day.  The weather was already scorching a hundred degrees, so during my time on the mound the temperature will be at least five degrees higher.  The first game came and went.  Nobody wanted to play anymore. Everyone just wanted to end the season so we can enjoy the rest of our summer.

As the second game was approaching, I started to walk towards the rest of the team.  We found out the game before us was delayed, so we did not have to start warming up right away.  I was with my catcher, Frankie, and we walked over to the shady bench. We were accompanied by a few other girls from our team.  We were all talking about random topics. A good resting period was needed to get our minds off of the game.  Game time was getting closer, so Frankie and I decided to start warming up.  I was pitching, and my thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) started to act up. I shook it off, and continued to throw a few more pitches until I just could not to handle the pain anymore.  

TOS is an injury I developed over the years of pitching. My nerves that run from my neck to my hand are involved. The nerves compress each one which then cuts off circulation throughout my arm. Eventually over time the muscles around the nerves become inflamed. My hand becomes all red and has a tingly sensation that will not go away until I put numbing cream on it. There is no cure for it; the doctor just tells me to get a massage and stop when I cannot handle the pain anymore.

Before every game I am about to pitch, I have to get my mind set. After each action or complete thought mentioned, I have the words “Game Time” shouted throughout my mind. The time was approaching. It was time: Game Time.  I was sitting on the bench, getting my usual feelings: nervous and sick to my stomach: Game Time.  First inning: Game Time. Alyssa went out to home plate with our coach, Joe.  They were greeted by the other team’s player, coach, and also the umpires: Game Time. The rules were mentioned.  “Sportsmanship! Have fun! No foul play! This is for the kids! Work hard!” Game Time.  Coin flips in the air.  We won the coin toss: Game Time.  We are home: Game Time.  We are on the field first: Game Time.  I am on the mound, warming up a few pitches.  GOING DOWN! Frankie throws the ball down the second base.  Infield joins to the mound as I high five each one: Game Time.  PLAY BALL!  First batter hit the ball to short stop; she makes the play, one out.  

Second batter was up; I do not remember if I had a count going on with her.  Frankie calls a curve.  I get ready to pitch; taking a breath in and out, slow and crisp. I start my movement, feeling the wind against my arm as it flows into a circular motion. The ball finally leaves my hand as I snap my wrist to finish off this act that has become like second nature to me. The ball releasing from my hand was the last memory I remembered because everything went blank from there.  I do not remember what happened next.  I was on the ground apparently, and I was conscious.  My coach said I was talking to them and responded to the questions.  The batter hit a line drive straight to my face.  Apparently I had my glove up to catch the ball, but the ball was hit so hard that I did not have a chance.  I was on the floor for about five minutes.  All I remember is someone picking me up, a lady holding my neck, and I see my mom’s reaction.  They put me on the bench; the lady continues to hold my neck.  Vision began to go.  I just started to see blurry and foggy.  Everyone began to sound like an echo.  Everything began to sound muffled.  I just wanted to sleep.  I just wanted to close my eyes.  Every time I tried to shut my eyes, someone would yell to get my attention and for me to wake up.  Caitlin, another teammate of mine, has a rag or a towel on my nose because my nose was bleeding so much.  Ambulance came, and put a neck brace on me.  They quickly laid me on a flat board, on to the stretcher, and into the ambulance.  The lights were bright as I began to freak out.  Apparently I was going into shock, so the medic put an IV in me.  Once I arrived to the hospital, doctors begin to question and look at me.  Fogginess continued to worsen.  I just wanted to sleep.  Nobody would let me shut my eyes. All I remember is that I wanted the neck brace off, because it was giving me massive amount of pain.  They did a CAT scan and I had to continue to wait to take the neck brace off.  

I had two different doctors come to see me.  I had the ears, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor and an eye doctor.  Each time, they would come in look at me and leave.  They were constantly on the phone asking questions about me.
 
“Surgery today?” “No.”  “Surgery tomorrow? Does she even need surgery? Can we please get this patient a date for surgery? Can she go in now?” “No, no.  She has too much swelling.”  “Bleeding in the brain?” “No.”

The ENT doctor told me that my c-spine was fine and that I have a concussion.  He also told me I broke my check bone, orbital bone, nose, above my mouth, and dislodged my jaw.  The eye doctor told me I had trauma to the eye and that it was bruised in the back.  She also told me I would eventually have to go to an eye doctor because I might have done more.  We continued to wait for the CAT scan pictures so they can release me.  I just wanted the day to end.  

When they gave me the okay to leave, I had to wait for some medication and a wheel chair.  When I sat up, I had the worst feeling shoot to my head.  The feeling felt like a thousand needles stabbing each part of my skull, face, and brain. I felt so dizzy.  I just wanted to go back to the hotel and sleep.  The hospital told my mom to continuously wake me up in the middle of the night to make sure I would wake up.  When I finally arrived to back to the hotel, I was accompanied by a few teammates.  They were saying how strong I was because I did not shed a tear and how calm I was.  I still could not believe what happened to me.  Even to this day, I cannot believe this happened.

My first surgery took longer than expected.  The surgeon realized that my orbital bone and the bones above my mouth were so much worse.  I have two plates that were supposed to forever stay under my eye.  In December, I had my second surgery to take out the plate holding up my eye because the plate was bending and pinching into my muscles. The plates also moved out of place because there was not enough of a complete bone to screw in the plates. He replaced the plate with a very thin mesh material to add extra support so my eye will not sink into the socket.

The doctor says I was lucky.  They were surprised I was not in worse condition. They said I could have died.  Crazy.  I could have died.  My brain could have started to bleed.  I could have died.  If I turned my head a little, I would have been gone especially if it hit my temple. I could have died, but I didn’t. 

I did go through depression.  Some days I would just break down.  I did not want to see anyone.  I just wanted to sleep and not eat.  I just thought that this was not supposed to happen.  I should not be in this position.  I should not be hurt.  I did not do anything wrong.  Why am I the one in pain?  Why am I the one here hurting?   I had my days when I thought none of this was worth going through.  I had my days when I would just rock back and forth, crying, coughing, not being able to breathe.  Everything was unbelievable.  Even now, some days I am ok. But other days, it is just hard. Especially being woken up because of a nightmare.  I continuously have nightmares about a ball getting hit to me.  One day I woke up screaming “WATCH OUT!” because I was sitting in the stands and saw a ball get hit to a pitcher.  Even when I close my eyes I see it coming.  I do not know when I will be fully ok.  I try and try each day.  I do not know if I will ever be fully ok.  I just do not know…

I played this sport for twelve years.  I have been pitching for ten years.  I have been playing club for seven years.  I had two weekends left.  It was my last season. Unbelievable, bad luck.  Not the way I wanted to end this.  I cannot even look at a softball field without thinking about what happened.  I cannot even look at my glove or the rest of my equipment without the memory reoccurring; unbelievable.

Many of my friends and family say that the surgeon did a remarkable job. They continue to repeat that my injury seems like it never happened because of no scarring or any other deformity. I cringe every time I hear that my injury is unnoticeable. I wish my injury was “unnoticeable”. I wish the pain still did not exist. I wish that every time I look at myself in the mirror, I do not see the different shaped eyes or the semi paralyzed top lip. I wish the memories disappeared along with the swelling and discoloration. I wish my injury was unnoticeable, so unnoticeable that it would be as if it never occurred. Unfortunately, my injury did happen. Instead of only thinking about the negatives, I must think about the positives. I am able to educate younger pitches about the importance of wearing a face mask. Because of this injury, the Elmwood Park Board of Education made it mandatory for the whole infield to wear a face mask on the High School and Middle School level. I am able to take this event and relate it to my future career as an Athletic Trainer. I am able to say that I went through a traumatic experience and came up on top. I am able to take on any other obstacle because I took on the biggest one thus far. I am able to stay strong.

“This is a very harsh gift… it’s perspective.” I survived.

Ashley Pais

Ashley is lucky top have survived. I wonder how many kids a year have more permanent damage than she did? I wonder how many parents do not spend the money to buy a protective fielders mask because they feel they are not needed?

Thanks Ashley for sending me your story.

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Extreme X-Tack Grip
Durashell Technology (DST) for Max Performance Out of the Wrapper
Vortex Power Source Handle Technology
One-Piece 100% Composite Construction
Made in the USA

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Miken 2013 NXT Freak -10 Fastpitch Bat

Info supplied by the manufacturer:

Hyperbolic Barrel Flex Technology – HBF Technology, our multi-layer walls are 100% ‘fully released’ for hot out of the wrapper performance. Our proprietary layering extends the barrel flex which results in a 20% bigger sweetspot.

Vortex Power Source – Vortex handle technology harnesses the power of braid reinforcement to increase strength and optimize performance. Each braided layer distributes load evenly while all layers move seamlessly together for optimal flex and performance.

R900 carbon fiber provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than the industry standard carbon fiber. R900™ is proven to endure grueling play, deliver unrivaled durability and maximize performance.

Extreme X-Tack takes knob grip to the next level with a comfortable feel. The optimal amount of tack gives players additional bat control when it matters most.

100 Comp is the revolutionary formula that changed the game and introduced certified Miken high performance equipment. This product is engineered utilizing 100% premium aerospace grade fiber to deliver Mikens’ legendary performance and durability.

DST – Our proprietary Durashell Technology acts as a composite “shield” on the outer shell of our 100% aerospace grade carbon fiber barrel, maximizing performance out of the wrapper.

[PLAYER BENEFIT]
By utilizing the most advanced layering handle system (Vortex) in the market along with HBF Technology, this NXT becomes the most complete bat for the hitter looking for balance and performance.

-10 Length to Weight Ratio
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer’s Warranty
HBF Technology for Hot Out of the Wrapper Performance
R900 Composite
Extreme X-Tack Grip
Durashell Technology (DST) for Max Performance Out of the Wrapper
Advanced InnerFlex Technology
One-Piece 100% Composite Construction
Vortex Power Source Handle Technology
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, ISF
Balanced Swing Weight
Made in the USA

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Hubba, hubba, hubba,
Ding-a-ling-a-ling,
Your pitcher’s got an arm like a washing machine.
Hubba, hubba, hubba,
Ding-a-ling-a-ling,
Our pitcher’s got an arm like a pitching machine!

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Rollin Rollin Rollin
Pitcher’s going bowling
Give those worms a helmet
SAVE THE WORMS!

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Ole Ole
Ole Ole
Hit that ball the other way
Our team is hot hot hot
Your team is not not not
So hit the ball ball ball
The other way
OLE!

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Down by the softball cemetery
Leader Hi my name is (player name) and you know what I got?
Team What do you got?

Leader I got a team thats hotter than hot!
Team How hot is hot?

leader Grand slams and homeruns too!
Team Uh huh! Uh huh!

All Players I can hit the ball like (Leader’s Name) can do!

Next girl and becomes the leader, and repeats cheer.

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Down by the softball cemetery
That’s where the opposing team is going to be buried
That’s where the opposing team is going to be buried
Six feet wide and seven feet under
Six feet wide and seven feet under
That is when (your team name) hit like thunder
That is when (your team name) hit like lighting
Boy! Those (your team name) sure are frightening!
Boy! Those (your team name) sure are frighening!

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Extra! Extra!
Read all about it!
(Players Name) got a double
and we’re gonna shout it
(PLAYERS NAME) GOT A DOUBLE!
Told ya we would shout it
no doubt about it!

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You might be good at basketball.
You might be good at track.
But when it comes to softball,
you may as well step back.
You may as well step back.

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Hit It Rip It Knock it Out!
Drive it Drive it
Hit it Rip it Knock it Out!
Drive it Drive it!
Hit it!
Rip it!
Knock it!
OUT!
Hit it Rip it Knock it Out!
Drive it Drive it!

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Gotta get up, Gotta get that feeling
Gotta get up, Gotta go!
Gotta get up, Gotta get that feeling
Gotta get up, Gotta go!
Gotta get up!
Gotta get up!
Gotta get up! gotta go!
Gotta get up, Gotta get that feeling
Gotta get up, Gotta go!

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Holy cow that ball went foul!
Mooooove it over!
Mooo Mooove it over!
Holy sheep that ball went deep!
Baaaack it up!
Baa baaack it up!

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While you were picking your nose, she was up on her toes and she stole on you.
I said she stole on you
While you were brushing your hair, she was already there and she stole on you,
yeah yeah she stole on you
While you were eating your muffin, she was huffin and puffin and she stole on you.
I said she stole on you
While you were checking out guys, she was working her thighs and she stole on you,
yeah yeah she stole on you!

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I see a hole out there.
I see a hole out there.
I see a H-O-L-E hole out there.
So hit the ball out there!
So hit the ball out there!
So hit the B-A-L-L ball out there!
So we can win this game.
So we can win this game.
So we can W-I-N win this game. Yes!
Win this game.

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Leader I see a GAP and (girl’s name)’s going shoppinggggggggggggggggg
Team I see a GAP and (girls name)’s going shoppinggggggggggggggggg

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There was a little froggy who sat upon a log

He rooted for the other team, he had no sense at all.

He fell into the water, and broke his little head

And when he came back up again, this is what he said

He said, “Go, Go, Go. Go you mighty (team name).

Fight, Fight, Fight. Fight you mighty (team name).

Win, Win, Win. Win you mighty (team name).

Go, Fight, Win! And do it all again!

Go, Fight, Win! Until the very end!”

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“I hate high school ball. Do I have to play high school ball?” This is something we hear from travel ball players at the beginning of each high school softball season. How we respond to our players is as important as any lesson we teach them.

There are two ways we can answer this. The first, and easiest, is to say, “No, you don’t have to play. College coaches don’t really care about high school ball when they are recruiting, so just continue your lessons, workouts, etc. and play with our travel team in the summer.” It may be the easy answer, but the lesson it teaches the player isn’t one that will help them in the long run.

Why? Well, let’s examine the high school softball situation. Many times, high school coaches are teachers who get the job because no one else wants it. They may not know much (or anything) about softball. On top of that, many of the other players are often students who have limited playing experience and skills. Even if the coach knows something about softball, the team can be surrounded by parental and school politics. Selection of the team and the starters is not always based on player merit. It’s not usually an easy or enjoyable experience for the travel ball player.

All that being said, telling the player to quit for these reasons is bad advice. It sends a clear message to the athlete that they can quit when things get tough or aren’t the way they want them. It doesn’t help them develop the coping strategies they will need for life situations. After all, haven’t many of us worked for a boss we didn’t care for? Have we worked in a job where we didn’t feel appreciated for our talents? Or been in a job where we know more than the boss but have to do as he/she says? We can’t always just walk away from these problems as adults. We need to teach our youngsters how to deal with these situations.

Some say that high school ball isn’t really valuable for the travel ball player. I disagree. Even though the competitive level in some states and conferences isn’t what it is on the travel circuit, high school ball does help the travel ball player deal with different competitive experiences. High school ball is personal and public. When you play high school ball, your friends, classmates and community are often in attendance. The local newspaper may be reporting on the game and publishing stats. This adds pressure. Also, every game of the season counts for conference standings and often has playoff implications. These added pressures are the same as those athletes may face in collegiate ball.

Finally, although college coaches may not care too much about high school ball, the lack of playing on a player’s resume’ may raise questions. Why didn’t she play? While legitimate responses to this question may exist, saying that she didn’t like or respect the coach or that she was too good to play on the high school team may raise red flags for a college coach. What college coach wants a player who may be a problem if she disagrees with the coach or thinks she is better than others on the team?

Rather than letting our players quit, it’s better to work with them to cope with the situation. They need to know how to find the positives in the situation and how to keep themselves focused on the bigger picture. Remind players that they can only control their attitude, hustle, and work habits. Also, let them know that the lessons they learn through this will only help them later. Finally, encourage them to be a role model for others with their positive attitude. And, of course, remind them that summer ball is just around the corner!

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Leader “____” is her number.
team “____” is her number.

Leader “____” is her name.
Team “____” is her name.

Leader Shes one of the reasons.
Team Shes one of the reasons.

Leader Were gonna win this game.
Team Were gonna win this game!”

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ROSEMONT, Illinois – Chicago Bandits GM, Aaron M. Moore, announced the re-signing of left-handed pitcher, Monica Abbott, for the 2012 season.

“We knew signing Monica again for the 2012 season was a huge priority and we’re happy that we’ve made that happen,” said Moore. “She was the leader of the pitching staff last season and she took her game to a different level during the postseason.

“We look forward to having her back in a Chicago uniform again this summer.”

Drafted in 2007 out of the University of Tennessee, Abbott spent her first season in the National Pro Fastpitch with the Washington Glory. In her first professional appearance, she struck out 18 batters and pitched a complete game. The Glory went on to win the 2007 Cowles Cup Championship with Abbott being named the Playoff MVP.

In 2008, she spent time with the US National Team, eventually winning a silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Coming back to the NPF, Abbott spent the next two seasons with the USSSA Pride and the Tennessee Diamonds, before signing with the Bandits as a free agent in February of 2011.

“After a successful 2011 campaign that included a perfect game and bringing home the NPF Championship Trophy to The Ballpark at Rosemont, I’m happy to have reached terms with the Bandits and I am looking forward to competing for another NPF Championship in 2012!”

Throughout the 2011 season, Abbott enjoyed many accomplishments including the perfect game against the Akron Racers on August 4. Down in Sulphur, La. for the 2011 NPF Championship Series, she pitched all but four innings of the four tournaments helping them secure their 2nd NPF Championship. She was again named Playoff MVP for her efforts which included 30 strikeouts and a 2.17 ERA in 29.0 innings pitched.

The Bandits kick off the 2012 season on Saturday, June 2 with a special day designed for fans, including a meet-n-greet. Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, June 7 when the Bandits host the USSSA Pride at The Ballpark at Rosemont.

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From the East to the West, (team name) is the best.

We’re gonna B-E-A-T, beat em.

B-U-S-T, bust em.

Beat em! Bust em! Thats our custom.

Come on girls, lets readjust em.

Hocus pocus, thats our focus, Lets go (team name)!

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Leader: My name is [name] and ya know what I got?
Team: What have you got?

Leader: I got a team that’s hotter than hot.
Team: How hot is hot?

Leader: Burning the bases and home runners too
Team: uh huh, uh huh….we’re gonna beat the whoopsie outta you!

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(When someone on your team walks)

There she goes just a walkin’ down the line singin’ do wa, do wa, diddy dum, diddy do.

Ball one! Ball two! Ball three! Ball four!

Hey pitcher pitcher won’t you walk us some more!

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(When the pitcher throws a high pitch)

Leader: Oh my
Team: Oh my

Leader: Too too high
Team: Too too high

Leader: Too too high to make it fly
Team: Too too high to make it fly

Leader: Oh my
Team: Oh my

Leader: Too too high
Team: Too too high

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(When a hitter gets a ball)

Leader: G-O
Team: G-O

Leader: O-D
Team: O-D

Leader: E-Y-E
Team: E-Y-E

Leader: Good Eye
Team: Good Eye

(Fast Song)

Leader: Good eye, good eye good eye!
Team: BALL!

Leader: Good eye, good eye, good eye!
Team: BALL!

Leader: Good eye good eye good eye good eye good eye good eye good eye
Team: BALL!

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Leader: What we wanna do is
Team: Rock the pitcher!

Leader: How were gonna do this?
Team: Hit the ball!

Leader: How far?
Team: Over the wall!

Leader: How tall?
Team: 60 feet tall!

Leader: How tall?
Team: 70 feet tall!

Leader: Is that all?
Team: Nooooo!!!

Leader: So what were gonna do is . . .

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Leader: We don’t wear no mini skirts
Team: We don’t wear no mini skirts

Leader: All we wear are softball shirts
Team: All we wear are softball shirts

Leader: We don’t drink no lemonade
Team: We don’t drink no lemonade

Leader: All we drink is gatorade
Team: All we drink is gatorade

Leader: We don’t play with barbie dolls
Team: We don’t play with barbie dolls

Leader: We just play with bats and balls
Team: We just play with bats and balls

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ROSEMONT, Illinois – Chicago Bandits GM, Aaron M. Moore, announced the re-signing of veteran utility player, Vicky Galindo for the 2012 season.

“Vicky is a key member of the Bandits,” stated Moore. “She has the ability to play several positions, both infield and outfield, and she can handle the bat.

“Vicky also brings a veteran presence and leadership quality that will be very important on this year’s team. We are happy to have her back for another season in Rosemont.”

Named to the 2005 All-NPF team following her rookie season, Galindo saw limited action with the Bandits over the next several years due to her commitment to the US National Team. As a member of Team USA, she won a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.

In 2011, she spent the entire season with the Bandits posting a .231 on-base percentage and scored three runs and stole two bases.

While in Sulphur, La. for the 2011 Championship Series, Galindo emerged as a key player for the Bandits. Coming off of the bench, Galindo finished the series against the Pride going 4-for-5 with two runs helping the Bandits clinch their second NPF Championship as an organization.

“Rosemont is my home away from home and the Bandits are my second family,” said Galindo. “Coming back as a veteran to teach the new rookies the ropes is an honor. It hardly feels like eight seasons, but I’m excited to continue my career as a member of the Bandits.”

Galindo is currently serving as the head coach at West Valley College in Saratoga, Ca.

The Bandits kick off the 2012 season on Saturday, June 2 with a special day designed for fans, including a meet-n-greet. Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, June 7 when the Bandits host the USSSA Pride at The Ballpark at Rosemont.

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Some coaches like to hang a rope or string from the ceiling for this one, but a swimming noodle anchored by a large coupling will do also. The noodle or rope should be 5 to 7 feet in front of home plate and as wide as the spot where the pitcher or coach would like the ball to be when it reaches that location.

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Memphis, TN – National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) and its four-affiliate teams held the 2012 NPF College Draft Presented by Miken from the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN. The Draft was streamed live through profastpitch.com.

Each team had at least three selections in the five-round draft. The USSSA Florida Pride held the most picks with seven and also the coveted number one slot. Several Draft trades led to USSSA’s position including a 2011 July trade of the Diamonds 2012 first round draft pick for USSSA Pride pitcher, Danielle Spaulding.

For the first pick of the Draft, the Pride selected LSU’s standout ace, Brittany Mack of Round Rock, TX. This marked the third year in a row that the first selection overall was a player from the Southeastern Conference. Mack has been a key factor in the circle for the Tigers since 2009 and in 2011 she was decorated All SEC, All South Region, All NCAA Regional, and NFCA All American. With the number 2 selection, the Chicago Bandits drafted the University of Washington’s stellar outfielder, Kimi Pohlman. The Akron Racers selected Lexy Bennet, shortstop at the University of Texas with the third overall choice. The USSSA Pride chose again in the first round at the fourth spot and made UCLA’s utility player, Andrea Harrison the latest addition to the Pride roster.

USSSA Pride began the second round with the fifth pick overall, and their third choice in five draft selections by choosing Georgia Bulldog infielder/catcher, Kristyn Sandberg. The Chicago Bandits followed with the No. 6 pick overall and selected outfielder, Katie Schroeder of UCLA. With the No. 7 pick, the Akron Racers chose Arizona State pitcher, Hillary Bach. USSSA Pride added Cal’s versatile Val Arioto with the No. 8 selection to close out the second round.

The Carolina Diamonds led off the third round with the number 9 overall selection by choosing UMASS’s decorated pitcher, Sara Plourde. The Chicago Bandits added Hawaii’s pitcher Stephanie Ricketts for the number 10 pick. The Akron Racer’s made their third grab of the night and selected University of Michigan third baseman, Amanda Chidester as the No. 11 overall pick. With the final choice of the third round, the USSSA Pride acquired Michelle Moultrie, from the University of Florida.

The Carolina Diamonds continued the 2012 NPF Draft by adding Georgia Tech’s Kelsi Weseman. The fourth round continued with the Akron Racers taking Alicia Herron of The Ohio State University at number 14 and through a recent trade, the Akron Racers chose again in the No. 15 spot naming Fordham University’s standout pitcher, Jen Mineau. The USSSA Florida Pride rounded out the 4th by selecting Washington’s Nikia Williams.

For the final round of the Draft, the Carolina Diamonds chose pitcher, Angel Bunner from Auburn University. The Bandits with their final selection chose locally with Adrienne Monka from Northwestern as the number 18 selection. The Akron Racers, through a trade with USSSA Pride held their No. 19 spot and nabbed Cal’s speedster, Jamia Reed. The final pick of the draft went to the USSSA Pride who chose University of Louisiana Lafayette’s Christy Orgeron.

NPF Commissioner, Cheri Kempf stated, “I wholeheartedly extend my congratulations to the 20 young women selected in this year’s NPF College Draft. These women represent the future of professional softball and I cannot wait to see them in action beginning in June.”

The 2012 NPF College Draft was dominated by 7 selections from the PAC-12 Conference. Of the 7 choices there were 2 each at the University of Washington, UCLA, and Cal. Arizona State was represented with 1 selection. The SEC, which dominated the 2011 Draft fell into a not-so-close second place with 4 players selected.

Re-broadcast information on the 2012 Draft can be found at www.profastpitch.com.

Due to NCAA regulations, an active college senior-athlete is not eligible to sign with her respective franchise until her 2011 season is complete.

2012 NPF Draft Results

Round 1

1 (1) USSSA Florida Pride – Brittany Mack

2 (2) Chicago Bandits – Kimi Pohlman

3 (3) Akron Racers – Lexy Bennett

4 (4) USSSA Florida Pride – Andrea Harrison

Round 2

1 (5) USSSA Pride – Kristyn Sandberg

2 (6) Chicago Bandits – Katie Schroeder

3 (7) Akron Racers – Hillary Bach

4 (8) USSSA Florida Pride – Valerie Arioto

Round 3

1 (9) Carolina Diamonds – Sara Plourde

2 (10) Chicago Bandits – Stephanie Ricketts

3 (11) Akron Racers – Amanda Chidester

4 (12) USSSA Florida Pride – Michelle Moultrie

Round 4

1 (13) Carolina Diamonds – Kelsi Weseman

2 (14) Akron Racers – Alicia Herron

3 (15) Akron Racers – Jen Mineau

4 (16) USSSA Florida Pride – Nikia Williams

Round 5

1 (17) Carolina Diamonds – Angel Bunner

2 (18) Chicago Bandits – Adrienne Monka

3 (19) Akron Racers – Jamia Reed

4 (20) USSSA Florida Pride – Christi Orgeron

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Brittany Mack, Andrea Harrison, Kristyn Sandburg, Nikia Williams, Valarie Arioto, Michelle Moultrie, and Christi Orgeron were all selected by the USSSA Pride at the 2012 NPF Draft, held in Memphis, Tennessee on March 7, 2012.

Louisina State University Pitcher and overall SEC standout Brittany Mack was selected as the first overall pick by the USSSA Pride in the 2012 NPF Draft.

Mack should feel right at home with the leadership of her new team as Beth Torina, the head coach of the Pride, has also been Mack’s head softball coach at LSU since June 2011.

“First off, I am extremely excited for the chance to play professional softball this summer,” Mack said. “I wouldn’t be in this position if it wasn’t for the coaching staff and my teammates at LSU. It is such an unbelievable feeling to be honored with the opportunity to compete at one of the highest levels in the sport, and I’m hoping that I will be able to contribute to help expand the NPF’s greatness throughout the country. Until then, I have unfinished business at LSU. My heart and my mind are focused on the path towards returning LSU to the Women’s College World Series and winning a national championship.”

The USSSA Pride selected utility player Andrea Harrison as the fourth pick overall in the first round of the draft. The UCLA Senior And NFCA First Team All-American now has the opportunity to play alongside fellow former UCLA All Stars and new teammates Andrea Duran and Natasha Watley for the first time.

Kristyn Sandburg was the USSSA Pride’s third pick. Sandburg, a senior catcher and infielder at the University of Georgia, is expected to bring both offensive and defensive power to the Pride in 2012.

First-and-third baseman Nikia Williams, selected fourth by the Pride, will join former University of Washington teammates Ashley Charters, Jenn Salling, and Danielle Lawrie, all of whom were a part of the Husky’s 2009 Women’s College World Series Championship team in William’s freshman year.

Three of the players that the Pride selected in the 2012 NPF Draft previously played together on the 2011 US Women’s National Softball Team: Valarie Arioto, Michelle Moultrie, and Christi Orgeron.

In the eighth pick in the second round of the 2012 NPF Draft, the USSSA Pride selected senior Valarie Arioto, first baseman and pitcher at the University of California, Berkley.

Michelle Moultrie was selected as the fourth round of the draft by the USSSA Pride. The senior and University of Florida outfielder will be reunited with former teammates Francesca Enea and Kelsey Bruder on the Pride in 2012.

Christi Orgeron, who plays utility for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns, was selected 20th overall in the 2012 NPF Draft. A 2011 USA Women’s National Team member, Orgeron led the nation in RBI in 2011 with 101.

The Pride in their regular season opener against the Chicago Bandits on June 7th.

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ROSEMONT, Illinois – Mar. 8, 2012 – With the second overall pick in the 2012 NPF College Draft, the Chicago Bandits selected University of Washington outfielder Kimi Pohlman.

Pohlman, a senior at Washington, was named to the 2009 Pac-10 All-Freshman Team after winning the National Championship with the Huskies. Most recently, in 2011 she was named co-offensive MVP at Washington after leading the team in batting average (.432), at-bats (183) and hits (79).

“Kimi is a proven winner and a very consistent player,” said Bandits General Manager, Aaron M. Moore. “We look for her to come in and bring the same type of game she played in Washington with her here in Chicago.”

The Bandits next pick came in the second round where they selected outfielder Katie Schroeder from UCLA as the 6th overall pick. A 2009 All-Pac-10 First Team selection, Schroeder has 202 hits in 557 at-bats including 24 doubles, 19 homeruns and 74 RBIs so far in her college career.

“Katie is a solid outfielder, but one thing we really like is her knack for scoring runs,” said Moore. “Any player that scores almost a run per game is finding ways to get the job done.”

For their pick in the third round, the Bandits selected pitcher Stephanie Ricketts from the University of Hawaii. A two-time WAC Pticher of the Year Ricketts has compiled a record of 74-32 with an ERA of 1.99 in 712.1 innings pitched throughout her collegiate career so far.

“Stephanie is going to be a great addition for the Bandits,” said Moore. “We’re looking for her to come in and make an immediate contribution in the circle for the Bandits.”

Following a trade with the Akron Racers for their fourth round draft pick in the 2013 draft, the Bandits used their final selection in the fifth round to draft infielder Adrienne Monka from Northwestern University as the 20th overall pick. Named Big 10 Freshman of the Year in 2009, adds even more power to the Bandits lineup. She has a .375 batting average with a .798 slugging percentage including 41 home runs and 142 RBIs in her college career to this point.

“Adrienne has become one of the most feared hitters in the college game and that hopefully will carry over to the professional level,” said Moore. “We’ll look for her to come in and provide some immediate pop offensively with the likes of Alisa Goler and Megan Wiggins.”

2012 NPF Draft results:
Round One
USSSA Pride – Brittany Mack, P, LSU
Chicago Bandits – Kimi Pohlman, OF, Washington
Akron Racers – Lexy Bennett, IF, Texas
USSSA Florida Pride – Andrea Harrison, UT, UCLA

Round 2
Pride – Kristyn Sandberg, C/IF, Georgia
Bandits – Katie Schroeder, OF, UCLA
Racers – Hillary Bach, P, Arizona State
Pride – Valerie Arioto, UT, California

Round 3
Diamonds – Sara Plourde, P, UMASS
Bandits – Stephanie Ricketts, P/1B, Hawaii
Racers – Amanda Chidester, 3B, Michigan
Pride – Michelle Moultrie, OF, Florida

Round 4
Diamonds – Kelsi Weseman, IF, Georgia Tech
Racers – Alicia Herron, IF, Ohio State
Racers – Jen Mineau, P, Fordham
Pride – Nikia Williams, UT , Washington

Round 5
Diamonds – Angel Bunner, P, Auburn
Bandits – Adrienne Monka, IF, Northwestern
Racers – Jamia Reed, OF, California
Pride – Christi Orgeron, UT, Louisiana
All drafted players are not eligible to sign contracts or commit to professional teams until the completion of their college season per NCAA rules and regulations.

The Bandits kick off the 2012 season on Saturday, June 2 with a special day designed for fans, including a meet-n-greet. Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, June 7 when the Bandits host the USSSA Pride at the Ballpark at Rosemont.

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AKRON, Ohio – With the third overall pick in the 2012 National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) draft, the Akron Racers chose shortstop Lexy Bennett from the University of Texas.

“Bennett’s versatility in the infield makes her very valuable,” said Akron Racers’ President/GM Joey Arrietta. “From first base to second to shortstop she has performed flawlessly in every position. She is fluid, she’s graceful, she is the real deal! And she brings a big bat.”

The Akron Racers second pick (seventh overall) came when Arrietta selected pitcher Hllary Bach from Arizona State University.

“Bach is a great pitcher and has a National Championship under her belt,” said Arrietta. “She is a finesse pitcher and I think that’s the name of the game in professional softball.

“You’ve got to be smart, use the tools you have and can’t necessarily over power the hitters. You have to work to your strengths and she has those abilities playing for a big-time program. That mental toughness will do her well as a professional.”

The Racers third pick and eleventh overall came from University of Michigan with Amanda Chidester.

“She too is a versatile player. Rarely do you come across a player who can play both corners, sit behind the plate and drive in runs like her.”

The Racers drafted six players overall with two in a row in the fourth round. Alicia Herron from Ohio State being the fourth pick and the fifth pick coming for Fordham University in pitcher Jen Mineau.

“We’ve had an eye on Herron for a while now as she’s playing down the road in Columbus,” said Arrietta. “She moves well up the middle and has a powerful swing at the plate. She has a future in the NPF and could fill a hole for us at shortstop as a rookie.”

“Mineau has that ability to take some pressure off our hitters, allowing them to take the lead instead of playing catch up,” said Arrietta. “She chips away at the corners, which tends to catch batters leaning away or pulling back. In any case, she reminds me a little bit of Lisa Norris – mentally tough all the time.”

The Racers final pick in the draft came with Cal-Berkley outfielder Jamia Reid.

“Reid brings speed and an ability to get on base to the plate for the Golden Bears,” said Arrietta. “She would make a great addition to our lineup as a table-setter or late order spark plug. Her experience in international competition with the Japan Cup victory in 2010 shows she can handle the pressure of playing against and with the best players in the world.”

All in all the Racers selected six picks through the five rounds, filling the final six roster spots for the 2012 season. Drafter players are not eligible to officially join or sign a contract with their respective professional teams until after the conclusion of their NCAA senior season.

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ASTARKVILLE, Miss. – Sophomore pitcher Teylor Schiefelbein of Concordia University (Texas) has been named the Louisville Slugger Division III National Player of the Week for games played Feb. 27-March 4.

The Houston, Texas, native posted a 2-0 record this week, with both of the wins coming against then-nationally-ranked opponents (#23 East Texas Baptist and #2 Texas-Tyler). In 19.1 innings pitched, she had a 1.09 ERA, giving up just three earned runs while striking out nine and allowing opponents just a .229 batting average against her.

In three appearances, Schiefelbein helped Concordia improve its record to a perfect 4-0 this season against 2011 NCAA tournament teams (3-0 in the circle in those four games). Her two complete game wins this week included handing Texas-Tyler its first loss of the season, which also snapped a 24-game winning streak at the American Southwest Conference First Pitch Tournament. Against the Patriots, the lefty gave up just one earned run and also contributed offensively with a hit and two sacrifices. Her contribution against ETBU was similar, giving up just one earned run in the 2-1 win, while hitting a double and scoring a run.

Schiefelbein was also named the ASC West Division Preseason Pitcher of the Year and is currently 4-1 overall.

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If you are a regular reader you know I started a new set of blog posts called 10 questions. On these blog posts I send 10 questions to great softball players, and coaches. Then I am posting the questions with their answers.

This week Former Arizona Pitcher Taryne Mowatt answers our 10 questions.

Q. How old were you when you started playing softball?

A. I was 4 years old when I first started playing T-ball in Cypress Girls Softball Little League


Q. Was there anyone special in your life that helped you become a great player?

A. There were a lot of people along the way that helped me out. The main two people were my Dad who has been to everything with me and is always trying to make me better. The other person is Doug Finch, my pitching coach. He has taught me everything I know about pitching.


Q. How do you get ready for a game?

A. To get ready for a game is pretty simple for me. I don’t do anything superstitious. I really just like to relax, eat a good meal, and get my head in the right place. I go through a mental checklist of the other teams’ hitters and review what pitches I want to pitch to them, but that’s really all the preparation for a game I do.


Q. What do you like to do when you are not involved with softball?

A. I am actually a closet nerd and I love to read. You can always find me curled up with a book and getting lost in a whole other world.


Q. What factors do you feel have influenced you the most to become the player and you are today?

A. I think my family always being there for me and helping me out through the years has made me become the player that I am today. My parents instilled hard work and always finishing up something that you’ve started. And going to the University of Arizona has shaped me both athletically and personally. I have met some great people through the University and some of my best friends today were my teammates. They have shown me what it means to truly be apart of a team.


Q. Do you have any routines are superstitions that you implement regularly?

A. No, I’m not really superstitious. I respect other people’s superstitions, but I haven’t found something that I do every game.


Q. What is your favorite softball memory?

A. Favorite softball memory would be winning the National Championship and dogpiling at the end of the game. Best time of my life!


Q. How much value do you place on mental training? Do you have any advice for others in this area?

Mental training is hugely important. You can have all the talent in the world, but it’ll go to waste if you’re not mentally tough. The advice that I would give would be to prepare yourself in practice. If you put the work in during practice, then you’ll know that you’ve done everything you could to prepare for that game and you can just relax and enjoy being on the field.


Q. If you could do anything else in the world as a profession, what would it be and why?

A. Hmm… In a dream world I would be a famous singer touring the country and performing for thousands of people in a huge arena!!


Q. What is the greatest obstacle you have had to overcome in your playing and/or coaching career?

A. Transitioning into coaching has been a challenge for me. I have the knowledge of the game for coaching, but it’s been a big challenge being on the other side now. There’s a lot more to college coaching than just being on the field, such as office work, and dealing with young women that are going through important years of their lives. I just want to help them have the same great college experience that I did so I’m constantly thinking of ways to do that.


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As you may know I am a State Director for USSSA Fastpitch.

Since I am a state director I receive emails from time to time from the USSSA home office.

Today I received one about the new bat rules getting ready to go into effect. I thought I would share it with everyone.

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This week I bring you part 2 of a Base Running Clinic by former Olympian Leah O’Brien Amico. To see her bio visit our website USAfastpitch.com.

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I believe that many people have problems bunting because they do not watch the ball until it hits the bat. Instead they throw the bat out there, and at the last minute look away. Ether to where they want the ball to go, or worried about the ball hitting them as it comes off the bat.

To use the Bunt Sock the coaches tosses balls to the player, and as the player bunts the coach shouts out one of the 3 color located on the bunt sock. Then the player tries to bunt the ball by making the ball hit the color the coach has shouted out.

The whole idea is that the player can not bunt the ball on the proper color without watching the ball until it hits the bat. Training the player to watch the ball until it hits the bat.

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I have this fantasy as a coach. Maybe other coaches have it too. Now, before you go crazy and think this is a strange post, hear me out. My fantasy is someday I will have a parent bring a player to my team and say, “Hey coach. My daughter is going to try out for your team. She can play a lot of different positions, but she would really love to be an outfielder.”

You may think this is a strange thing to get excited about, but you have to understand that coaches get tons of infield and pitching candidates and very few players who want to be outfielders. Why is that?
I think it stems from the younger ages of little league and rec ball where coaches put their strongest kids in the infield and their weakest kids in the outfield. I guess I understand why they might do that, since most kids in little league may not hit the ball out of the infield. However, as a parent of a collegiate outfielder and the coach of a 14 U team, I know how important the outfield is. A weak outfield can cost a team many runs not only by missing balls but by making throws that miss the cutoff or go to the wrong base. Ask any pitcher who has made a mistake on a pitch. They love great outfielders.
So, what can coaches do? First, it’s important that outfield skills are taught from a young age. So many coaches spend so much time on the infield that they never do outfield drills. All girls should learn how to play outfield with the proper technique from the beginning, just as other positions. Teach your outfielders drop steps, proper footwork and throwing techniques, communication, responsibilities, positioning and strategy of the outfield.

Make sure that your players and PARENTS understand the importance of being a great outfielder. Use model players like Caitlin Lowe, Laura Berg and other great outfielders as examples. Point out the athleticism required in the outfield. If you have a former collegiate player in your area who played outfield, get her to come do an outfield clinic with your team. Praise outfielders for doing things well just as much as you do other positions. Make the practices there exciting, challenging your players to push themselves and each other. Give them as many repetitions as you do other positions.

We like to divide our team by infield and outfield when we do defensive drills. Since we are a younger team, we rotate players in and out of positions so they get drilled in multiple skills. When we bring the team together, we don’t leave balls to the outfield for the last ten minutes, but include them through every phase and situation that we train. We impress upon them that they have a role in plays, even if the plays are in the infield.

Finally, make sure that when you select your team, choose some athletes that are potentially great outfielders. Point out their strengths to their parents and let them know how much you value those skills. Give outfielders on your team a place of importance, just as you do pitchers, catchers, etc. Players like to know they have an identity and role on the team that is vital. For the outfield, that role is as the last, important, line of defense.

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Kissimmee, FL- USSSA Florida Pride of the National Pro FastPitch (NPF) League announced today the addition of former Olympian, Leah O’Brien-Amico to the Pride coaching staff. Amico, a three time gold medalist (’96, ’00, and ’04) will be an Assistant Coach for the Pride for the 2012 season.
“I am grateful to Don DeDonatis for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this team as a coach. I appreciate all he has done for the sport of fastpitch softball.” Amico said of the Pride’s president and general manager. “Many young players have dreams of becoming the next Jessica Mendoza or Natasha Watley and thanks to Don and the other owners in the NPF, as well as the commitment of the Commissioner, Cheri Kempf, they can live out those dreams.”

The Pride is filling a vacancy on the staff left by former Head Coach (and University of Florida Head Coach), Tim Walton. Former Pride Assistant Coach (current LSU Head Coach) Beth Torina has been assigned the duties of Head Coach of the 2012 Pride team.

“USSSA’s goal for the Pride in the NPF is, and always has been, to contribute to the highest level of competition this sport has to offer,” stated USSSA Chairman and Pride General Manager, Don DeDonatis. “Leah O’Brien-Amico is obviously an accomplished athlete, but more importantly to us, she is a class act and a quality person who we believe will help lead our talented crew of players to more NPF Championships. We are in this to provide role models to young athletes throughout the USSSA amateur ranks and softball players everywhere, and we believe we hit a homerun with this addition.”

Since joining the NPF in 2009, the USSSA Florida Pride has experienced much success. In their inaugural year, the Pride finished the season in the Championship Series Final Series. Eventually falling to the Rockford Thunder in a best of three match-up, the Pride took home the Championship Series runner-up. In 2010, second place would not be theirs however, as the Pride marched all the way to the Championship Series Finals again, this time to capture the crown in the best of three over the Chicago Bandits. 2011 saw another remarkable season for the Pride as they ran away with the regular season title (30-9 record), earning them the Ringor Cup. Playing for the Series title for the third consecutive year in the Finals of the Championship Series, the Pride yielded the crown in 2011 to the Chicago Bandits.

Amico is in familiar territory with the roster of the Pride team, having competed with many of the current Pride players either through the many years as a Team USA player herself, or as a college player at the University of Arizona. As a current analyst for college and professional softball for ESPN, Amico is also familiar with the rest of the squad.

“The past couple of years I have watched this team compete and I know that working with each of these athletes will help me to understand this sport at a higher level,” commented Amico. “Softball has always been a huge part of my life and there is always room to get better, no matter if you are a coach or a player.”

The Pride kicks off its NPF season on June 7 with the Chicago Bandits in Rosemont, IL. The opening series will be a re-match of the last two season’s Final Series of the NPF Championship Series. The 2012 regular season schedule ends with the league’s 2012 Championship Series August 23-26, also hosted by the Village of Rosemont, IL.

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On this episode I explain the concept behind our new show The Coaches Look Show, and how it can help high school players get seen by college coaches.You can visit the Coaches Look page at CoachesLook.com.

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A visual aid, such as a glass of water, may help with going through the pitching motion – slowly of course.

Correct motion will allow the glass of water to stay upright until the bottom of the circle, approximately 12 to 18 inches behind the body when the arm begins to move forwards for the wrist snap. At that point the water will spill out of the glass.

Early loaders will spill water as soon as they reach the back side of the circle top.

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