Kayden Henry uses IQ and Skill to Paint the Future

Kayden Henry 2023

by Ryan Greenwood – Fastpitch Network

When Head Coach Scott Smith was considering moving Kayden Henry on to the Texas Bombers Gold 18U team of older players, he knew she had all the tools to flourish.

“She can do everything. That is rare to have all five tools. She has them all,” said Smith.

Being on a team loaded with talented 2021 and 2022 players headed to Power 5 schools, you would think she would get lost.  She is the only 2023 player on this team.

Kayden Henry 2023
Kayden Henry Texas Bombers Gold Smith
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The Rapid Ascension of Aiyana Coleman

by Kyle Parmley – Fastpitch Network

Aiyana Coleman has one objective when she steps into the batter’s box.

“It’s my goal to hit the ball as far as I can,” said the No. 17 Class of 2022 prospect in the nation, according to Fastpitch Network.

Her coach with the Texas Bombers 18U squad, Scott Smith, has seen her hit the ball a long way quite a few times.

Aiyana Coleman Texas Bombers
Aiyana Coleman Texas Bombers 18U Scott Smith, “Every time she comes to the plate, she’s dangerous.”
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Goode Continues to Impress

Leighann Goode Texas Bombers Shortstop

by Kyle Parmley – Fastpitch Network

Leighann Goode Texas Bombers Shortstop
#43 Leighann Goode Texas Bombers Shortstop at the Plate

Some people make strong first impressions. Then there’s what Leighann Goode did the first time James Burgess saw her play.

A few years ago, Burgess recalls heading to the third base coaching box as a game was about to begin. The opposing shortstop caught his eye almost immediately.

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Texas Bombers: An Impact On and Off the Field

Scott Smith Texas Bombers Program Director

By Kyle Parmley – Fastpitch Network

Scott Smith Texas Bombers Program Director
Scott Smith Texas Bombers Fastpitch Program Director

There are certain things that validate what Scott Smith is doing in his role as a coach and as the National Program Director of the Texas Bombers organization.

When he shows up to a practice in early summer and has nearly a dozen alumni of the organization there to work with the current team, that resonates with him.

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Editors Note:

Learn more about the “4 the heroes foundation” at https://www.4theheroes.org/about