Summer Season Review

I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words about our first summer season as a team. There were several goals and expectations I had for this program. Providing  a positive and motivating environment and giving you the opportunity to play softball competitively was a major goal which was achieved. As people, players, and teammates, you developed an admirable team unity and respect for each other and the game. It has been very gratifying to see how each of you has sacrificed and worked hard to noticably improve your game. Just as players are expected to work hard and step-up their game, you can be assured that your coaching staff is constantly striving to improve our effectiveness as well. All of this has helped us to raise our team batting average, play better defensively and mature as a team. We finished our last two outings with a 7-3-1 record! We did this with Mackenzie throwing three games a day for three out of the last four days which we played! Very impressive indeed.
As we look ahead, the coaching staff will be assessing our player and positional needs. Player recruitment has been, and will always be very important to the growth of this program. We will certainly explore playing opportunities in the fall based on all these factors. I will keep you advised about practice workouts and upcoming tournament possibilities.
Thank you players, parents, coaches and trusted advisors for making this a rewarding experience for all of us to enjoy. This has been a great start to bigger and better things ahead!
In the meantime, enjoy the remainder of the summer and gear up for a productive academic year.
Coach Paul

Amazing Performance

After one month off, and playing against fundamentally sound and talented girls, we won four out of the six games we played . We did this with only nine players on day one and ten on sunday. One tough and talented pitcher, Mckenzie and one amazing catcher, Sam, for the entire weekend. Each of you stepped up as we continue to mature as a team and play the sport that we love!

Weekend Tournament

July 28th and 29th in Surfside Beach!

Week Ahead

This week: Practice Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 to 7:30. Tournament Saturday and Sunday in Surfside

Keep it Going!

Next week practice on Tuesday and Thursday 6 till 8. We will emphasize hitting during these sessions. A reminder. All players should be conditioning and catching and throwing 3 to 5 times a week. All players who want to become more effective hitters are expected to work on hitting drills on their own. Pitchers need to work on their mechanics, full speed and distance work, and speed drills 4 or 5 times a week to stay sharp and get better. Work hard and have fun!

Coaches Report

Dear Players,
Just a few thoughts about our softball team. I confidently speak on behalf of the entire coaching staff. I start by expressing my sincere appreciation of having this opportunity to coach and manage our softball team. I appreciate your trust and confidence and it is gratifying for all of us to help you to progress and move towards your competitive goals. It's nice to see that you enjoy doing it together, selfless and accepting of each other. I am grateful for our competent staff, trusted advisors and each and every fabulous family involved. As players, teammates and students of the game, your enthusiasm and respect is awesome. Our growth, maturity and competitiveness over our first ever, 3 tournaments is quite notable.  You have shown on many occasions, your ability to "put it all together." We've also made some mistakes and learned and progress from them.  Looking ahead towards the next level, competition will get stiffer and the next hill to climb will get steeper.
Our continued focus and belief is that consistent and effective hitting is the key to our future success as players, and as a team. You win games by scoring runs, and you score runs by hitting the ball, getting on base and moving runners across the plate. Hitting also allows us to overcome defensive shortcomings which are bound to occur, although less frequently over time. As coaches we will continue to focus on assessing and addressing your hitting strengths and weaknesses. As players you are expected to reinforce and work on your hitting game on your own. Consistent daily practice on you own, is the only way you will get better, improve, and make greater contributions to our team effort.       

Pumped up!

Here we go!, Onward in our journey of growth and progress. Fortunate to be able to play ball, compete, and have fun doing it together.

First Tournament!

Here's some pics from our first team tournament!

Memorial Day

Much of the Bunch here!

Coaches insight

Today's practice was was a huge step forward for our team. We coaches had a practice plan designed to address our needs and you girls stepped up admirably. We effectively tightened up our defensive schemes, and you girls focused pretty good even as you worked in different positions. Collectively as a team, we have a special versatility with all of our players competent in multiple positions in the lineup. The coaching staff now has a better idea about how we will position you in ways to best help our team. We will continue to emphasize and expect that you play aggressively and test your limits throughout these session so that when game pressure hits, you are able handle it routinely. Fitness training will continue to be incorporated in our practices. The coaches are happy to see that we truly improve as a team as our time together passes.     

Scrimmage Summary

In our first scrimmage, with two key players out and one brand new team member, five players hit safely in 2 at bats against some excellent pitching. Most everybody else put the bat on the ball at least once. Pitchers showed good control and velocity against a very good hitting team. We recognized that the defense will require hard work, mental alertness and better coordination. I am confident that with the talent we have, we will begin to tighten up rather quickly. We also had the wonderful opportunity to see excellent hitting, fielding and team play in our opponents, the Crushers. They deserve alot of credit and respect. All in all, his was a good day for us to better understand ourselves so that we can move forward and improve as a team.   

Scrimmage on Sunday!

I am happy to announce that we will be hosting the Coastal Crushers on Sunday, May 20th at 1:30pm at WHS for our first scrimmage. Please make arrangements to arrive at 12:45 for warm-up and a prompt start time of 1:15 to 1:30. We will conclude by 4:30. Uniforms will be handed out for you to change into, so arrive a few minutes early. 

Practice Follow-up

Players and coaches have worked hard to prepare us for action. Along the way, each player has been coached on specific areas requiring attention. Work on them.
Between now and Sunday, you need to run, catch and throw on your own. You are also expected to read and mentally review the defensive strategies and assignments for your position described in your players manual. See you Sunday! 

Cyclones Week Ahead

Monday, May 14, All Team Practice - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Tuesday, May 15, All Team Focused Hitting Clinic - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
We are ready to scrimmage and I will find a team to play this upcoming weekend!
I will have our uniforms on Friday.
Please plan your weekly academic studies accordingly. Be caught up and prepared as you enter the final weeks of the school year.
See you soon.

Cyclones Practice

Hitting Skills Practice- we will hold two hitting practices this week, and two team practices next week.
Thursday, May 10th at 5:30 and Saturday May 12th at 10:30am.
This will allow players the  necessary work on hitting and bunting. Please attend one or both. Six or seven players getting one or two hits a game will make us competitive! Let's go for it!
All Team Practice-
Monday, May 14 at 5:30 to 7:30pm. Important work on positions and defense strategies. Some offense plays also. The second practice will be announced on Monday.
As a new team, I believe we are making good progress towards being prepared for the season which starts on June 2nd. Focused hitting workouts and all team practices will make our preparation more productive and enjoyable!

Practice Schedule for the upcoming week.

Tuesday 8th, 5:30 to 7:30 Live hitting/pitching, bunting, and defensive strategies will be covered.

Thank you!

Thanks to all the coaches, volunteers, parents and friends for all your help and sacrifice. I am delighted that our players are able to play and compete. We are truly fortunate to have this opportunity. We will work hard as players and coaches and pledge to respect each other and the game.         

Good Beginnings!

I am impressed with the group of girls that make up our team. Although there is much work to be done, I am confident that we have what it takes to come together, have fun and compete.

Good luck in the Playoffs, Girls!

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Cyclones Fastpitch Update

It has been a great pleasure so far to work with you girls. We've had some fun and the smaller groups and relaxed pace have allowed for some valuable individualized attention to many of our players' needs. Our main focus, of the past 12 hours or so of workouts has been to work on becoming more effective hitters. Fundamentals, drills and live hitting will continue to help us in this goal. It has been particularly gratifying to see slight adjustments lead to better results for most of our players. Going forward , our work will continue in areas of hitting, base running and defensive skills and situations.
Ahead we have both challenges and opportunities. For us to be a competitive as a team and individually,  each of us must continue to progress and get better in the days, weeks and months ahead. I am confident that this can and will occur.   

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