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Folsom Softball Club News: November 2009
 
  Spring 2010 Girls Softball Registration is now open!  Register here
Registration for the 2010 spring recreational softball season is now open to players age 5-16. If you’ve never played softball before, we invite you to join one of our rec teams – you’ll have a great time and make many new friends while learning the fundamentals of the game of softball.  If you’ve played softball in Folsom before, we trust you will be delighted with the changes to our program.  The rec season runs from Mar 1 – May 22.  The ASA "B" Folsom Freedom summer tournament teams will begin after the rec season ends.  
                             Early registration discount ends January 16th		  
  
    Folsom Freedom 12U "A" Tryouts: Dec 5th
We are holding tryouts for the Folsom Freedom 12U ASA "A" traveling tournament teams on Saturday, Dec 5th.  If you were born in either 1997, 1998, (or earlier), and think you have what it takes to be a part of the 2010 Folsom Freedom 12U traveling, competitive softball teams, we would love to see you at tryouts!  Tryouts will be held at Folsom’s Livermore Park (Riley/McAdoo), field 1 (lower field) on Saturday, Dec 5th – 10:00-11:30 for for '98 birthdays (and younger), and 11:30-1:00 for '97 birthdays.  Please come prepared to play (bring all your gear). We look forward to seeing you on the 5th!
For more information see the Folsom Freedom website or contact Gary Parks.		  
 
 
 
  Folsom Softball Club players in the Folsom Veteran's Day Parade
Special thanks to Kelly Scott, Tony Peralta, Janna Brown, and John Hurlimann for their efforts in planning Folsom Softball Club's participation in the Folsom Veteran's Day Parade. Players, coaches, board members, and parents came out to show support for our veterans and the pride and unity of the Folsom Softball Club!  Even Folsom Mayor Steve Miklos came out to say hello to the girls.  See the pictures here  
 
  Are you in 6th to 12th grade and want to earn $$$$$?
We are looking to build a strong youth umpire program in Folsom and it starts with you. You can earn great pay and be trained and certified by ASA. Check out the details here.  If you're interested, contact FSC Umpire in Chief, Janna Brown at janna@ljbrowngroup.com.  
 
  Great Response to the Fall Skills Clinic.   Thanks!
We had a great turn-out for the first Folsom Softball Club skills clinic, held in October.  Coach John Bilbao and his 16U California Grapettes team donated their time to run an exciting and challenging softball clinic. Players were grouped by age and learned the fundamentals of throwing, catching, and hitting. Coach John's team ended the day with an impressive hitting demonstration.    Check out the pictures here.  
 

 
 
  10U Scott
10U Scott took 1st place in the I.F.A. Canned Food Classic tournament Nov 7th-8th in Sacramento. The girls pounded out 55 runs against their opponents, winning their first tournament. This talented young team posted an impressive 13-12-1 record during the fall season.  
 
  12U Parks
The Fall 2009 12U Parks team, consisting of girls 10 and 11, moved up and competed in three 12U tournaments during the later part of the fall season, after they placed 1st in four 10U tournaments and 17th at the 10U Western National Tournament in Salem, Oregon. They competed well at the 12U level, experiencing a few game wins and learned a lot about what is expected at the next level of competition. Players for the Spring 2010 12U Parks team will be selected after the Dec 5th tryouts. The girls will be conditioning during the months of Dec-Feb in preparation for the spring season. Go Freedom!  
 
  12U Nicosia
Freedom 12U Nicosia finished their Fall season this past weekend at the iFA Fall Ball Championship by qualifying at the Home Run Harvest tournament Oct 10-11. In October the girls qualified by making it to the championship game on Sunday night, fell behind by 7 runs, and then rallied to go ahead 9 to 8. Merced Xtreme fought back to tie the game in the final inning. With a great hit, the Xtreme went ahead to win the game during the tie breaker. The Freedom girls put up 56 runs in 5 games over the weekend.  See the pictures here.  
 
  14U Reed
Reed's 14s have completed their Fall season and look forward to moving up to 16U in the Spring.
 		  
 
 
 
  Softball Training Video:  Receiving Throws

Team USA coach Mike Candrea demonstrates the finer points of receiving throws. Watch the video here		  
 
  Being a Successful Sport Parent (part 3 in a series)
  Team USA Coach Mike Candrea
Being a great sport parent is really easy if you can follow some simple guidelines.
 
 It is not about you.  A common problem in youth sports is the parent living their life through their child. Let your son or daughter enjoy the experience and provide constructive feedback after games and practices that will help them understand the process. The game always looks easier from the stands! Failure is a major part of the game and the ability for you to teach your child how to handle failure and move forward is your greatest challenge! Just remember to always encourage and not discourage!  See USA Softball player Jessica Mendoza's perspective on " Parents Giving Feedback."		  
 
 

 


 

  
 

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