March 2022

March 27, 2022March 27, 2022

TN Mojo 2024 Hughes Play as One

by Rachel Pfeiffer – Fastpitch Network

TN Mojo 2024 Hughes has featured a core group of players since they were in 10U, and Coach Michele Hughes believes that this talented core staying together has been key for the team’s success.

“Because the core group of these girls has been together for so long, they know each other really well, and they really play as one cohesive unit,” she said.

TN Mojo Hughes boasted a 45-11 record last year, including a third-place finish at Triple Crown Southwest Nationals and a top 20 finish at the Colorado Sparklers Power Pool. The team hopes to build on their success this year. As the players have gotten older, Hughes has been encouraged by how they’ve matured and taken responsibility.

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022

Morgan Reimer Meets Challenges with Skill, Effort, and Intelligence

by Ross Jacobs – Fastpitch Network

Morgan Reimer loves to play softball, and she’s not going to let a little distance keep her from pursuing her dreams.

A proud resident of Langley, Canada Reimer joined forces with Bret Sampson’s Georgia Impact Team last year and immediately made her presence felt. “The girls loved Morgan and the team bonded pretty immediately with her,” explained Sampson. “Team chemistry is super important because it can’t be coached. We set the expectations and they buy in. Anytime I recruit someone I make them come out to a practice, and for Morgan it was crazy because she flies in from Canada and doesn’t know anyone. There was a lot going on, but my girls were great about incorporating her.”

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

Ohio Lasers Develop Players to Work Hard and Have Fun

by Rachel Pfeiffer – Fastpitch Network

The Ohio Lasers have been developing top-notch softball players for nearly 30 years, with the organization beginning in 1993. During that time, the organization has generally had about eight teams at any given time, ranging from 10U to 18U. In recent years, founder Jeff Cavanaugh said they’ve sometimes had two teams in an age group instead of one, but he doesn’t want the organization to grow too large. From day one, he’s wanted the Laser’s focus to be on the players.

“I don’t make any money from this,” Cavanaugh said. “I’ve looked at it as helping people instead of a business. It’s about kids, and that’s why we don’t charge much. I’m trying not to make the players pay extra.”

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March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

Preparing Players for Life – USSSA New York Pride

by Tracy Yoder – Fastpitch Network

The USSSA New York Pride is a collegiate prep organization that prides itself on helping players prepare for the next level – both in college athletics and in life skills. Founded in 2014 by Scott Zak, the USSSA New York Pride represents athletes from western New York, Canada, and Pennsylvania with fourteen teams ranging from the 8U to 18U age groups.

“We have a good history of placing all of our athletes in colleges that fit their athletic ability and educational interests,” states Zak. Athletes are expected to work hard on the field and in the classroom and must be willing to put in the time that is necessary to achieve next level performance in both the athletic and academic arena. “We value preparing our players for life,” states Zak.

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March 3, 2022March 3, 2022

I-5 Softball’s Growth and Development Mindset Yields Success

by Rachel Pfeiffer – Fastpitch Network

I-5 Softball is a young organization, but it has quickly grown in size and competitiveness. I-5 will have its first set of alumni soon, with several players already committed to colleges. Coach Jared Snyder believes the organization’s commitment to the players is one reason they’ve had success.

“We don’t rush out to find the next best player. We develop the players we have to make them as great as we can make them,” Coach Snyder said. “We’re very loyal to the families and the girls that commit to us.”

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Month: March 2022

TN Mojo 2024 Hughes Play as One

Morgan Reimer Meets Challenges with Skill, Effort, and Intelligence

Ohio Lasers Develop Players to Work Hard and Have Fun

Preparing Players for Life – USSSA New York Pride

I-5 Softball’s Growth and Development Mindset Yields Success

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