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Softball

Softball 2020

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Marissa Soprano – email:  marissasoprano@princetonk12.org

Assistant Varsity Coach: Dave Kosa – email:  davidkosa@princetonk12.org

JV Coach: Giavanna Lloyd – email: giavannalloyd@princetonk12.org

Live Workout 

Workout from May 12th:

  • If you are interested in leading a team workout please email Coach Soprano
  • Anika and Kenia are now in the lead for the most workouts!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16rr6-fFTk1nhAqD0dAlQHj0aBLPwS24E6ErW0_pqDqU/edit?usp=sharing

Workout from May 7th:

  • Thanks to Kylee for leading this one 🙂
  • Anika, Molly, Cosette, and Kenia are in the lead for the live workout prize. They have been to all three!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HvYWxBhaULNRZtRY5FD3VnuLMQ9QS7pWiQej0xoAx1g/edit?usp=sharing

Workout from April 30th:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LI27aRTFpMbCCIXJ2lOduW0E7ZenGvcKNXFhgV5j814/edit?usp=sharing

Workout from April 21st:

  • Excellent job yesterday to everyone who came to the workout. It would be great if we could get a few more girls next time!
  • The workout is below. Try it on your own if you weren’t able to make it:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lZJXMY_iaDCFqeOs0mdYfvTN2VyA7RkRICmkDaXOitQ/edit?usp=sharing

Poll

Closed as of Wed, May 13, 2020.

Would you be interested in ordering apparel (t-shirt and sweatpants)?

View: 
pie chart | bar chart | details

a.Interested in t-shirt only, 7% (1)
b.Interested in sweatpants only, 7% (1)
c.Interested in both, 84% (11)
d.Not interested, 0% (0)

Quote

“If you want it bad enough, and you’re willing to make the sacrifices, you can do it. But first you have to believe in yourself.” – Jennie Finch

Team Photos

Team Photo

Workouts – Week of 4/13 Discussion

By Friday, post a workout that you completed. It could be anything from an ab workout to riding your bike around your neighborhood.

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Tryouts

  • Tryouts are usually the first Friday in March as per the NJSIAA guidelines
  • The coaching staff will observe the girls and have them run drills to determine their level of fitness and softball skills
    • All are welcome to tryout. No prior playing experience necessary.

Practices:

  • Both JV and Varsity practice Monday through Saturday 
  • During the school week practices run from 3:45 to 5:30
  • On Saturdays, practices may be held any time between 8am and 12pm

Fields:

  • All practices and home games are played on the fields attached to JW middle school

Team guidelines and expectations:

  • Please see the document below for information on equipment, sportsmanship, and expectations for our players throughout the season.

2020 Softball Guidelines & Expectations

Warm Up & Drills

In the document, you will find a typical warm up routine and drills that are used during practices when the team is together.

Softball Drills

Softball Specific

Other Workout Ideas

Yoga videos for all levels – you can find videos from 10 minutes to hour long. They are great for stability, flexibility, and strength

HIIT/Strength workout videos – if you have a light set of dumbbells at home, look at these 20 to 40 minute workout video

Stair workout – all you need is a set of stairs to complete this cardio workout (the 2 minute mark is when she starts explaining the workout)

As a way to stay connected, build relationships, and keep each other motivated, I have broken the team down into smaller groups. The senior leaders will reach out to their groups throughout the week.

Team leaders are in bold

Team 1

  • Kenia
  • Dolly
  • Adi
  • Charlotte
  • Sarah
  • Elene
  • Michelle
  • Avery
  • Helea
  • Mari
  • Noor

Team 3

  • Maddie
  • Hailey
  • Hannah
  • Kylee
  • Livia
  • Taylor
  • Stephanie
  • Jadie
  • Clare
  • Ida

Team 2

  • Jordan
  • Charisha
  • Larissa
  • Brissa
  • Molly
  • Sora
  • Helenka
  • Doris
  • Sophia
  • Maina

Team 4

  • Cosette
  • Toniyah
  • Janiyah
  • Amy
  • Bella
  • Joanna
  • Rhea
  • Monica
  • Naveyah
  • Anika
  • Darrah

Learning the Game

Article: “Being a Good Teammate” by USA Coach Candrea

Interview: Jennie Finch Talks About the Future of the Game

Video: Watch the top plays from last year’s College World Series

Softball Social Media

USA Softball (Softball hasn’t been an Olympic sport since 2008. It will be back for the 2021 games in Tokyo)

Pro Fastpitch League (There are five professional teams in this league)

USA and Pro Fastpitch Player Monica Abbott

Coach Torrey has created a strength and conditioning plan for all PHS athletes. Find the documents below.

Softball pitching tips with Amanda Scarborough

Schedules

Rosters

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