2009 All State High School Players 3A/4A

2009 all-state softball teams
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Class 4APlayer of the year — Amanda Fitzsimmons, p, Auburn Riverside.
Coach of the year — Mike McMahon, Kelso.
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First team Pitchers — Amanda Fitzsimmons, Auburn Riverside; Kori Seidlitz, Mountlake Terrace; Crystal Nyman, Kelso.
Catchers — Kyndell Andrews, Emerald Ridge.
Infielders — Maggie Wagner, Woodinville; Hope Klicker, Walla Walla; Taylor Darneille, Wilson; Allegra Wilde, Kamiakin.
Outfielders — Erin Fujita, Jefferson; Alexis Bobadilla, Walla Walla; Jessica Tanigawa, Marysville-Pilchuck.
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Second team All State Pitchers — Erica Hendron, Redmond; Bobbi-Jo Schaapveld, Rogers (Puyallup); Alexa Derrick, Emerald Ridge.
Catchers — Shelby Gonzales, Moses Lake.
Infielders — Kaylie Winston, Pasco; Jessica Glenn, Kentwood; Lindsay Sullivan, Woodinville; Aly Delizo, Mountlake Terrrace; Kerrianne Davidson, Emerald Ridge.Outfielders — Sydney Cejka, Richland; Stephanie Crystal, Kamiakin; Kelsey Segawa, Olympia.
Honorable mention Pitchers —
Kayla Evans, Kentwood; Alyssa Erickson, Central Valley; Mikenzie Voves, Issaquah; Heidi Wells, Stadium; Amanda Livingston, Mountain View; Taylor Bakos, Kennewick; Olivia Jacobs, Shorewood.
Catchers — Briar Stanley, Monroe; Kelli Snyder, Kelso; Cassi Ellis, Eastmont; Taylor Pilkenton, Cascade; Moly Nelson, Issaquah.
Infielders — Jenna DeRosier, Kelso; Carly McEachran, Jackson; Kylie McChesney, Puyallup; Tailer Snow, Kelso; Jessica McIntyre, Moses Lake; Erin Curtis, Central Kitsap; Jessica Guy, Mountain View.
Outfielders — Ashlyn Mundo, Auburn Riverside; Kylee Gaspar, Mountain View; Maria Reisinger, Redmond; McKenzie Dessin, Mountlake Terrace.
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Class 3APlayer of the year — Lindsay Willmann, p, Bainbridge.
Coach of the year — Liz McCloskey, Bainbridge.
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First teamPitchers — Maddie Lynch-Crumrine, Sedro-Woolley; Lindsay Willmann, Bainbridge; Caitlin Colvin, Bonney Lake.
Catchers — Kassy Williamson, Capital; Lindsy Dugan, Kennedy.
Infielders — Kassie Cox, Yelm; Haley Harshaw, Columbia River; Kiley Hanratty, Timberline; Jaimie Henderson, Union; Lexi Orteza, Olympic.
Outfielders — Alexandra Hudson, Everett; Farleigh Winters, Holy Names; Taylor Franich, Enumclaw.
Second teamPitchers — Mariah Dawson, Union; Austin Rogers, Enumclaw; Kylie Sparks, Juanita.Catcher — Brittany Wisner, Bainbridge.
Infielders — Haylee Baker, Bainbridge; Jennifer Welch, Juanita; Riley Hughes, Holy Names.Outfielders — Candy Button, Holy Names; Jerrica Kang, Lynnwood; Kristin Herren, Auburn Mountainview.
Honorable mentionPitchers — Rachel Dosland, Capital; Kelli Crawford, Franklin Pierce; Emily Harpel, West Valley (Yakima); Jessi Duncan, Prairie; Stacy Webb, Port Angeles.
Catcher — Alexis Cline, Union.Infielders — Grace Middlestadt, Prairie; Madie Baker, Holy Names; Carly Brog, Bellevue; Montessa Califano, Liberty (Issaquah); Alainah Hendrickx, Ferndale; Alix Van Zandt, Sammamish; Ashley Jahn, Columbia River; Dani Caver, Port Angeles; Danielle Lynn, Shadle Park; Kadi Henderson, Union; Ashley Dell’Osa, Enumclaw.Outfielders — Lindsay Sasse, Union; Chelsea Creech, Prairie; Sally Jones, North Thurston; Allie Burger, Shadle Park; Andi Garza, Juanita; Clara Dunn, Bainbridge; Katie Hertenstein, Union.

Pitcher of the Year - Megan Carver,LFA 12u Pitcher

LFA assistant camp coach, Kelli Bornander,R/P NSU

LFA – La Serna Fastpitch Academy

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"WHERE CHAMPIONS TRAIN"

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LL/High School/ASA/NSA/USSSA/College

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located at:

2610 Bay St Tacoma WA 98421 near the Emerald Queen Casino

off I-5 exit 135 So. To Portland Ave and Bay Street.
Call (206)227-9698 or email Bodycoach@hotmail.com
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Pitching Lessons
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Megan Carver, Cascade Auburn Middle School

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LFA 12u

"Pitcher of the Year"

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Never give up attitude and hard work pays off for Megan Carver and and undefeated Fall season for her school team at Cascade Auburn Middle School.

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"Megan tried pitching last year and had some results but was not totally satisfied. She took some time off from LFA Academy and played mostly infield spots with Acers Kasner 12u for 2009 regular season. Adam has brought her speed up and cleaned-up her mechanics. He also worked on her 'mental game' and put her on a high calorie diet which included peanut butter and jelly sandwitches. Megan goes hard for 3 hour practices with Acers then another 2 hours per week with Coach Adam. It was the middle of Summer and Megan wanted back on the mound. I took her to LFA Pitching Camps and Adam kicked her butt in shape, made her arm much stronger and Megan did the rest, I asked her if she can make the committment and she said alright. " dad, Chuck Carver

"I know Megan works hard at what she wants in everything she puts her mind to. We appreciated her efforts with Adam." mom, Jen Carver

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"This time with a new attitude and hard work paid off big time. I only know of one other team this year that went undefeated and it was a high school team I was a pitching coach for, 4a Emerald Ridge. You ask anyone two years prior if that team could go all the way and you would have laughed. Pitching is everything when it comes to going all the way. Someone strong and with a never give up attitude has to be on the mound leading the charge to such a goal. It sounds far fetched I know... but for me and my pitchers we have a mind-set. Our minds are on the same page and intensity level...go hard to win or go home crying after losing. Winning is not everything to a development recreational team. Try telling that to someone at LFA training camp where winning is everything to a pitcher. These young ladies work harder than any team or club or academy out there. I don't know how to go soft or train for average. Why would you train someone to have a chance of losing. This is not my style and it is not what my pitchers want. The parents go for it!! Once they see a change in their daughter's new attitude, then new player-new person, they just love that about training at LFA. The LFA Pitcher works hard and knows this to be part of a winning philosophy or success recipe."

Congratulations Megan, I am very proud of your major accomplishment at Cascade Middle School and your personal dedication as a person!!

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Coach Adam La Serna, LFA

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Washington MsStix 16u ASA Fall Northwest Champions

LFA's Ace, Stephanie Shupe of MsStix threw 7 innings to hold a 5-4 lead and Sunny Dorhofer came in to plug the bottom of the 7th in the Championship game and defeated 16u Extreme at the ASA 16u FALL Northwest Championships.

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" Stephanie has so much movement on her pitches, you have done well with her. The girls had fun and won it."

coach Roger.

Megan Carver, Pitcher of the Week

Megan Carver, Starting Pitcher
Cascade Middle School

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"Pitcher of the Week"

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Rocks Rainier 28-0 with 7 run rule in effect

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Hard work or work hard?
Both. Megan Carver does both at Catcher,Shortstop and Pitcher with Acers 12u and now Starting Pitcher for Cascade Middle School.
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On a sunny day in October, a tired, over-worked 7th grader awakens for her morning and eats a big breakfast that includes a PB&J, goes to school, works hard-eats PB&J for lunch,comes home does homework,eats dinner, goes to batting practice,takes a break, begins Pitching practice with Coach Adam which takes 60 to 90 minutes of hard work and downs a water bottle, eats a PB&J. Goes home does her homework and gets to bed.

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Megan,tired and half awake gets up the next day to go to school,eats lunch has a PB&J,schools out, game starts at 3pm and throws strikes for 4 innings and game over, 28-0 against Rainier (probably has a PB&J after the game) then goes to Acers practice.
Hard work or work hard? It's a choice not every athlete can make with a smile on their face. Megan has desire to be a starting pitcher,dedication to get the job done, determination to follow through with a plan, discipline to know right from wrong, dependable and on time, tries hard to do the right thing always and leads by example.
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" I think Megan is kid with good stuff on and off the ball field, maybe an over achiever but she wants to make 2009 a year to remember. She has done that and more, an inspiration. Her peers and even some parents can learn from Megan about hard work, I know I have."

-coach Adam

Auburn Washington Fastpitch Tryouts 2009-2010

WASHINGTON ASA/NSA /USSSA FALL TRYOUTS and TRAINING
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For Fastpitch Tryout Information and Fastpitch Training come by and talk to us at LFA - La Serna Fastpitch Academy located at: 2610 Bay St (click here for map) Tacoma WA 98421 or call (206)227-9698.
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Many phone calls are coming in from Little League Parents for Fastpitch TRYOUTS FOR FALL BALL and the 2010 Junior Olympic ASA or NSA Season..Prior to the end of the Summer try to attend at least 3 or 4 TRYOUTS with Teams in your area. IF that is possible, if you are not playing Class A Travel Ball already, look to the "B" Teams to Tryout for. Some will be open with you and admit they are a "start up" or their first time competing with ASA and NSA Junior Olympics and USSSA recreational Teams.

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Know some facts about these programs first by visiting your local ASA or USSSA website for teams in Washington State. Club Teams are not for everyone..These club teams are serious people that want other serious people to play fastpitch with. Not all but some are positioning their teams to win the State and National competition and want the best people on their team.

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Organizations that have been around for more than 5 years have a history you can review of their success. The teams that have a longer history of 8 years or more are dedicated to being around for a long time and have a rich tradition of building quality college bound players and individual ASA and NSA Championship teams. .Some newer teams and organizations will have fun developing their teams for positive possibilities of having fun learning how to compete at the ASA level and will take their lumps along the way. If your Little League player made her All Star Team and performed very well both at their position and hits the ball consistently, then consider playing on ASA or NSA Team.

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PARENTS NEW TO ASA, NSA and USSSA CLUB BALL?

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First timers or anyone should call the head coach and ask some important questions to avoid surprises or pitfalls later;

• Who are the coaches and where did they get their Fastpitch Coaches Training and Experience and how long?
• Do they have a daughter that plays on the team?
• Who are the experienced players on the team returning from last season?
• Are you competing for a local and State Championship?
• (A-Level Teams) Are you competing for a National Competition and where?
• Does the Team already have a Starting Pitcher (s) with Local,State or National Level Championship Tournament experience?
• Does the Team train all year round in a Gym or Fastpitch Facility?
• Does the Team take Holiday breaks?
• Who will be training the skilled positions and is their an extra fee for this?
• Is their a Treasurer, someone not related to players on the team securing team funds in a fiduciary and ethical manner?
• Who is their Fundraising manager and what is their success/experience seeking sponsors for the Organization's financial needs,Travel,Hotel,Fees,Equipment and so on.

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If your questions to these minimal ASA Team level issues cannot be answered immediately...be aware! Your own safeguards are based on asking important questions. Not everyone is going to answer all your questions right away but the better programs will come close.

Your local ASA Director can assist you. Contact: Jim Donnar (206)854-1181 or email: jimdonner@aol.com .

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Other club teams like USSSA and City recreational Clubs are less competitive than ASA or NSA and most likely suited for your seasoned Little League player that is willing to learn and work hard at helping a club team be competitive toward winning a local USSSA tournament championship.

USSSA is a fantastic development program that loves fastpitch. Ask your local USSSA Director for information about tryouts and eligibility to play for USSSA age group levels: contact Mark Lewis at mlusssa@aol.com or at 206-818-4130.

Cydni Mason of Sidewinders

LFA assistant Camp Coach Kelli Bornander of NSU assists

Cydni with the knowledge of a Div II college pitcher

Cydni demonstrates perfect balance

Cydni Mason, Sidewinder 12u places 2nd in Fall Tourny

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LFA Summer Camp 2009

Above, 11 year old Pitcher demonstrates

perfect form for the Riseball

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“ What pitching practice means to me is what can I do to get better today. My sister Alexa is a great pitcher. I want to be better than her one day.”

– Cydni Mason

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“Hard work can get a pitcher off the ground from the start. Dedication can help too. Determination to be the best can really give an average pitcher momentum. When a pitcher is Determined, it increases the Drive in her to do whatever it takes to raise performance. It’s as simple as making a choice.” – Coach Adam
“Cydni is getting better. She wants it. I think she is determined to do her best. This year was tough. WE know it’s going to get tougher. She made up her mind to do it. Cydni wanted to train with the advanced pitchers last week and the week before. Adam did not think she was ready but when she got her chance, assistant camp coach Kelli showed her the ropes to the perfect Riseball that she has been perfecting with Coach Adam at his Advanced Camp for College Pitchers. To have a D2 Pitcher in camp really motivated Cydni. When she put the plan in motion, she amazed everyone there. Once she set her goal to reach higher and learn more she does it. Hard to imagine an 11 year old with these new skills.”

coach/ mom- Melanie

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"Acers Ace" Michelle Fowler leading the Acers in 2009-2010

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September 1, 2009

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Michelle Fowler is looking to guide the Acers Kasner 12u Team in 2009-2010 on the mound with a new attitude. Pitching for Acers in 2009 "in season" was quite a challenge for the young ace. Michelle is only about 70 pounds and stands about 5' tall. What makes this pitcher a threat is her strong arm and intelligent approach to pitching.
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"She can throw anything you teach her in practice and then go out and bat 500 or a 1000 on the day. Spectators stopped what they were doing when Michelle got up to bat." - coach Adam
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It really is a combination of inner-strengths and having a few pitches to hurl into the strike zone. Having a great attitude about pitching can really get a young pitcher through some tough times. Michelle experienced her first game that she pitched well in but did not have the experienced fielders behind her to get runners out at first. Michelle was often in some challenging games where she just did not have players backing her up on defense or maybe that day the line-up was not hitting well or not at all but pitched she would throw a good game. Often throwing more strikes than balls, Michelle was looking to start many games for the young Acers. Experience and hard work should make up for those tough losses she experienced during the 09 season to get her to the next level.
Just a very good all around athlete,pitcher and hitter. Someone you can depend on in tough game situations. The Acers coaching staff and Coach Kasner will find out how tough this kid is in 2010!
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Coach Adam

Anna Kasner, Most Improved 10 year old pitcher

"Anna locks on Target"

Anna Kasner, 12u Pitcher

Most Improved

10 year old

Pitcher
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Every year I will see up to 200 players needing instruction. Anna came to a private evaluation in 2009. I just thought she was a little kid wanting to have a little fun learning about fastpitch hitting. Dad, Jason, was an All League player in his day from Mt Tahoma and showed her a few batting tips. Anna showed me she had an aggressive swing and would let go of her bat each time with one hand. In fastpitch we instruct the hitter to drive through the ball and to hold-on to the bat with both hands over the shoulder for power. After few laps around the park after disciplining her (with fair warning) each time she let-go of the bat, Anna realized she got herself into a situation she never seen before with a coach... discipline. Self discipline is the basic fundamental for the beginner and advanced pitchers. A pitcher just cannot survive on the mound without it. The big "D" is what pitching or hitting or fielding a ball properly in tough situations is all about.

" I saw that Anna needed discipline, she was used to being in the limelight at home and center of attention. But most of all Anna came to camp in excellent physical condition. That is what make trainers just a little excited when evaluating an athlete. I knew from first glance and how she ran on those "D" runs this kid was going to be a special player. Young athletes want to learn. Anna learned to apply her skills with each lesson and on her own with dad Jason. She is also very stubborn, in a positive way. Maybe a perfectionist. That will also come out in practices. After months of training I was able t pull-her potential out of her. A great character trait to have, being stubborn. Some kids don't have it. Later on she struggled with her new skills at LL games and took her lumps. Now, no longer playing little league, Anna stepped it up a few notches after several months of pitching, fielding and hitting training. Pitching and playing up at 12u Club ball for a 10 year old is very,very hard for anyone. Anna not only showed she could impact her team with hits, runs,stolen bases... but also pitching. Anna not only played up, she proved she belonged there competing with the big-girls. She is one of them now."

-Coach Adam

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" Anna pitched 5 innings against a big team and hit for 3 of 4 at bats with 3 rbi's. She struck out 7 batters and allowed only 2 hits! Your pitching practices with Anna have really helped allot. All her pitches looked good. Anna really focused well when she was behind in the count a couple times and was able to strike them out. She remembers what Adam told her about keeping her inside fastball mechanics as well as being consistent on each location of every pitch. At Western Worlds she was a different person, possessed! The first 3 innings she got ahead in the count and struck out the lead hitter and we (coaches) were just quiet, probably because we were in shock. What a jump from the beginning of the season where she would get behind in the count. By far her inside fastball is the best I have seen, with speed. The lead-off hitters get jumpy when it comes flying in. Now we are working on more power from her small frame with Adam. Other coaches are noticing a huge improvement. WE really did not expect this to happen so soon. Anna works hard and wants to pitch, I don't have to remind her about practice."
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Thanks Adam,
coach Jason and Diane Kasner
2009 Acers Kasner 12u

Kendahl Sugai, 11 year old LFA-Pitcher of the Year

Kendahl Sugai, 11 yo
Champion 12u Pitcher
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"LFA 11 Year old Pitcher of the Year"

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11 year old Kendahl Sugai came to LFA Auburn/Puyallup Summer Camp in 2008 and really liked how the change-up can make hitters look silly. She then asked me to teach it to her so I did. In all my 10 years teaching pitchers, I have never seen anyone at any age throw the change up perfectly such as Kendahl did on her first try, after warm-ups. I put a bucket behind home plate or 43 feet and ask the pitcher to throw it very slow with so much control. I was with another pitcher when I heard Kendahl scream and shout, "I GOT IT ! I GOT IT ! In the bucket!!"
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In the course of Kendahl playing in the 2009 season she had fun throwing the change up and winning a good share of her games for 12u Blue Jays and Acers-Kasner 12u. I think playing up made all the difference. Kendahl learned how to strike out batters older than her. She built confidence in practice and used that confidence in games she won while on the mound. Playing on 2 teams as a starting pitchers is something my goddaughter Shay did but not till she was 12 years old. Playing on two teams can toughen up any one and it says allot about the character of the pitcher...they are dedicated and appreciate the sport personally. I think Kendahl is outstanding for her age and experience. What she has accomplished will set the bar higher for future 10u and 12u pitchers walking into my pitching program. She trained very hard with me and her dad/coach Darin and her other coaches. It's a team effort of coaching and training the pitcher to reach perfection for a particular pitch. Congratulations Kendahl on your outstanding achievement!
-coach Adam
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"She loves it! I think she just got a kick out of watching the pitch and when coach Adam threw it at her in the batters box she just laughed and laughed after she missed the ball! Later on she stopped laughing and got upset she could not hit it. Now Kendahl enjoys doing that to batters on her own. She works very hard. We have to watch out that she does not over train or over pitch. "
dad/coach Darin Sugai

Auburn Acers-K 12u/Puyallup Bluejays-S 12u
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"I created a drill called 1,2,3 walk-ups for outstanding pitchers like my daughter Shay and later for Alexa Derrick of undefeated Emerald Ridge 4A High School of Puyallup. The 1,2,3 walk-ups is aerobics for pitchers on so many physical benefits. The main thing is conditioning the total body of the pitcher. Distances for the exercise is limited to experience and condition of the athlete. Only a trained professional should evaluated what is best for your pitcher. The remedy for starting pitchers for strong shoulders and rotator cuff muscles and a stronger back where allot of load is placed on during a 45 min work-out or time on the mound in a game is 1,2,3 walk-ups."
Coach Adam
bodycoach@hotmail.com
(206)227-9698