Thank you for outstanding support this weekend in Hemet (and all Jan/Feb).  The girls really played well over the last month despite the rainouts.  Maybe the late movie took its toll on Sunday, but over all we played well, competed each and every time and they had fun doing it.  Great group to work with and I love our softball family!

Now, onto HS season!  I know our girls will represent us very well on and off the field.  We will stay in-touch during the break.   I told the girls I would like to meet up to do a team picture in their HS uniforms and we will have some workouts beginning in mid April. Our main push will be in the summer and with this team, we should do quite well.

Should have helmets and some zip jackets for the girls - I will get them to them as soon as I get them

In addition, the 2010 Cal St Fullerton Tournament is going to be held March 17-21 at Cal St Fullerton.  Would be fun to have a team outing on Sat 3/20 and then a sleep over.  There are many of the top 20 teams playing in this tournament.  The schedule is below

http://www.fullertontitans.com/sports/w-softbl/2010-judi-garman-classic.html

We can get group tickets and youth tickets - would be a good event to see for the girls.  Tickets are day passes, I believe.

If interested, let Titana Williamson know as she volunteered to organize the event for us.  Thank you!

Thank you all for giving up a weekend in Hemet and for the continued support.  See you soon.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all the parents and coaches for their continued support this fall.  I do think we had a very successful last 4 months as a TEAM as we won two tournaments, a Vegas trip, AL game and win, went 32-12-2, had a run of 18 straight wins and even played up in age most of the fall.  I believe that all the girls and parents would have taken those results if  asked back in Aug!  Of course, we had our moments where things did not go as planned, but as whole, I truly love these girls and their efforts!  We have a special team and it starts with you, the parents.

Now for a small needed break for the holidays.  We will break now till Jan 6th and then regroup as a team.  With HS softball around the corner, we really only have 6 weeks together once we start back up in Jan and then we have to go "dark" for HS softball in Feb.  

Some have asked the plans for the spring.  After talking to Johnny, we will stop playing as a travel ball team on Feb 14th (our last tournament) per CIF and then stay dark till April.  Once in April, we will meet for a workout (no games) and then slowly move into more practices in early May.  When early June comes about, we will go hard for ASA States and see where we fall as the summer will be busy.  For your planning, the ASA State Tournament  is June 11th-13th.

For the six weeks in Jan and Feb, we will play in a couple tournaments (Surf City Showcase, Irvine and Socal Finest Showcase) and have weekend practices.  For us to begin to focus on the summer, practices will be more important than friendlies until HS softball is over.  I am anticipating all the roster back and our goal is to work the group towards a national bid in the summer.   (Good times ahead!  - More Bumble-berry pie could be for all in 2010!).  Each player is extremely important for us to meet those goals.  We will stay focused on our team goals and will turn up the intensity to meet those goals. 

For 2010, we would like to get new helmets for the girls.  That and a light weight jacket would be nice.  Other than that, we should be set on uniforms, equipment, etc.  We will be ordering extra pants so if you need a pair, please let us know the size and color by next week.  And we need to figure out the sleeve-color combo as we have a had time staying in sync! (for the girls, its how we look that counts!)

In the meantime, please enjoy the softball break this month and the holiday season.  We will have a Christmas party at the Jason's this weekend and I know the girls are looking forward to it.  

2009 has been a great year for us - the girls have grown as a team, gained the respect in the softball community and we are a highly respected team off the field with great chemistry among the parents and girls.  Props to all of you for making this different and very rewarding.  I truly appreciate the efforts and work ethic from all.   Attached is a schedule for Jan and Feb and practices will be listed on the web page calendar when we get closer.  First practice back will be on 1/7 at HBHS.

See you at the party for those who can make it this weekend and I know we will see each other sometime during the holiday season.  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Jeff 

Team store has changed slightly and you can purchase apparel, pay your fees and get sponsorships.

In Team store, there items that you can purchase - I have some of it in stock. You can order on-line or ask us for something. Got a T-Shirts and socks - stickers next week.

You can also pay your dues on-line