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2008 USA Softball Women’s National Team Announced

admin — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:59:50 +0000

The ASA ( Amateur Softball Association of America ) announced it’s roster for the 2008 Women’s National Team. This may very well be the last women’s softball team to represent the US in the Olympic games. These ladies will take the field in Beijing, China and spend the next year practicing and preparing to defend their 3 gold medals. Fans all over the country will be able to come out and support the team on a 40 city tour that will begin in February of 2008. The tour is titled ‘Bound 4 Beijing’.

2008 Official Roster for the USA Softball Women’s National Team

Monica Abbott
Natasha Watley
Laura Berg
Jenny Topping
Crystl Bustos
Cat Osterman
Andrea Duran
Stacey Nuveman
Jessica Mendoza
Lisa Fernandez
Caitlin Lowe
Jennie Finch
Taira Flowers
Alicia Hollowell
Vicky Galindo
Lovieanne Jung
Lauren Lappin
Kelly Kretschman

Cheers for Fastpitch Softball

admin — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:10:29 +0000

One thing about girls fastpitch softball is that the girls are loud! They cheer none stop. Most of the girls learn cheers and teach them to their teammates. Just in case you are lacking spirit and need to get your girls cheering, here’s a cheat sheet for you. I scoured the web a few years ago and found these cheers on random sites. I’m sure there are newer ones, but this is a start. FYI-I wouldn’t give this to girls over 12. They might think your crazy.

Cheers for Girls 12 and under

Tips To Trying Out For A Travel Team

admin — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:20:36 +0000

As fall rolls in many softball players are out and about trying out for local fastpitch teams. Some teams are new, some are old, some have returning players, some don’t. How do you decide what team to commit with?

Here’s a few things you might want to consider.

Trying out for multiple teams is good, don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
Before you agree, make sure the team you are thinking about has solid pitching. At least 3 deep if possible.
Ask what the dues are and where practices will be held.
Does the team provide you with uniforms, batbags, batting helmets, etc? Or do you have to pay for this?
When the coach makes you an offer, don’t be afraid to ask what role he sees your daughter playing on the team.
Is your daughter a dominant player that will have to carry the team (really) or is she the worst and will she be pushed and motivated to develop her skills? Figure out what will work for her and what you want out of the season.
Does the team have female coaches or other networking opportunities with college coaches?
Is the team ASA registered? Will the girls be covered by the ASA insurance policy?
What is the teams travel schedule? Don’t be surprised by long distance trips if that wasn’t what you wanted.
Once you commit, put some faith in the coaches and let them coach. Don’t criticize and coach from the stands.