Fastpitch Academy Location Information

"KC"

2009 SPARK pitcher

LFA 14u Pitcher of the Year

LFA 12u
"Pitcher of the Year"

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.

LFA Assistant Coach Camile Depew
2008 High School Player of the Year
2009 College All Conference Player/2nd year with SCC

2010 LFA assistant camp coach, Kelli Bornander,R/P NSU

2009-10 NSU Starting Pitcher

2009 NSU Athlete of the Week

2007 League MVP Pitcher

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LFA Fastpitch Academy
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(206)227-9698 or email Bodycoach@hotmail.com

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For Fastpitch Tryout Information and Fastpitch Training

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located at: 2610 Bay St (click here for map) Tacoma WA 98421

near the Emerald Queen Casino off I-5 exit 135 So. To Portland Ave and Bay Street.
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Indoor and Outdoor Locations

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Fastpitch Academy for Pitching and Hitting Training

TEAM CAMP TRAINING.

Pitching Lessons

Hitting Lessons
Mental Game

Conditioning

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

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Monday-Friday 4pm-9pm

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Weekends by Appointment

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call (206)227-9698 or email bodycoach@hotmail.com
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Links:

http://tacomafastpitchcenter.blogspot.com/2009/10/usssa-october-2009-feature-pitcher.html

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2010 LITTLE LEAGUE AND HIGH SCHOOL FASTPITCH :

PRE-SEASON INDOOR/OUTDOOR TRAINING STARTING NOW:

CALL FOR YOUR TEAM TRAINING OR INDIVIDUAL ONE ON ONE OR GROUP TRAINING NEEDS:

CALL TODAY: 206-227-9698 or Email; Bodycoach@hotmail.com

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Parent Comments

2011

Thank you so much for working with Mackenzie tonight and the training was awesome! She was so excited on the drive home from pitching practice having an opportunity to train with you and was talking about one day would she ever throw a 66 mph fastball like the pitchers you have trained before her?

We both realized how important the "total body" pitching philosophy is that you aspouse at LFA pitching academy.

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Mandie Olsen, Chehalis,WA

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Parent Comments/Archives

2009-2010

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"Thank you Adam for all your support and training our daughter Angie with the 2010 Sidewinders 12u Team. We are very satisfied with her improved pitching mechanics and overall speed and location.

We will highly recommend you to others in our area."

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Tren and Mark Harter, Tacoma,WA

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Congratulations to Kendall Walker for Student of the Quarter in 2009 for World Language Studies and maintaining a 3.8 GPA in 2010. - coach Adam

"Thank you Adam for training Kendall. She enjoys training at LFA and is trying out for Kentlake Fastpitch. Kendall has improved her conditioning and hitting. Kendall's goals are to make the Varsity team at Kentlake and one day play for Seattle University. You have been an answer to our prayers Adam."

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Kim and Joel Walker,Black Diamond,WA

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"Thank you Adam for helping Brenna in 2009-10 with pitching. Her pitches have more speed and movement. I like the conditioning program exercises at LFA and that has been key to her athletic strength for pitching. Brenna is looking forward to trying out with confidence for Auburn Riverside High School in 2010. "

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Brian and Tammy Fujikawa,Auburn,WA

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Hey Adam:

Just wanted to report that Sylvie made the Holy Names Academy varsity fastpitch team yesterday. We’ve come a long way, and a new journey begins. You have been an important part of this process and we would not be here if not for you.

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Regards, Jeff

Jeffrey M. Thomas

Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell LLP

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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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14U LFA Pitcher of the Year

"KC" Cearley
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"Pitcher of the Year "
south puget sound

A Rising Star In Graham Washington
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Congratulations to Kelsey Cearley for her LFA Award for outstanding achievements in 2008-2009 Season, MVP. "KC" played school ball and for ASA/NSA level and organization Sudden Impact 14 u. Winning games in both areas and championships. "KC" has trained very hard with coach Adam and assistant camp coach Terry Cearley and it shows.

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Coach Terry: "She really works hard at being the best she can be. We have her on a high protein diet and complex carbs, no wheat gluten diet. KC is very lean and with that has turned into a top athletic utility player, not just a pitcher. She also slaps and gets on base and gets home any way she can. Adam and her Sudden Impact coaches have done well with her."
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Graham, Washington is known for it's spectacular views of Mt Rainier and spectacular fastpitch softball players. I had the pleasure of training some very good players in the Graham and Puyallup area over the past 5 years. One of it's legends, Taylor Thompson "The Slapper" will be leaving soon and making room for the next, possible High School greats and the next legend. What makes a legend? Ask any big college recruiter or coach and they will tell you someone with dedication to fastpitch and growing in their position, with determination to win and being a dependable person. A player that can be counted on time and time again in all areas of fastpitch on and off the field. Kelsey Cearley is a rising star in Graham,WA. Now pitching for Spark 14u out of Federal Way,Washington for the 2010 season.
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Coach Adam: I really did not know what to expect from day 1 training Kelsey as a pitcher 2 years ago. Let's just say she was unassuming. Very small in size for her age group, 11 at the time. KC had a work ethic you're not used to seeing in a beginning pitcher back then. In less than 6 months she went from learning how to throw a fastball for location, "spot", to winning several championships with her team Sudden Impact 12u. That's not supposed to happen, its rare. Sudden Impact became a dominant force overnight. The parents started with 2 players and built the team from there, holding tryouts and recruiting local fastpitch trainers to send their top players their way.

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Dad Terry: " I think she likes it? One thing she is good at is learning new things. KC likes to be active and wants to be the one in the spotlight, especially at home challenging her older sister Kayla and everyone in the house at everything. Kayla was the first to play softball then KC.
She did pretty well at Western Worlds and had quite a few strike outs and slap hits. At Summer camp she has improved her speed on her riseball and perfecting her change up. Really it comes down to practice-practice-practice."
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coach Adam: KC has performed excellent in the spotlight for Sudden Impact the last two seasons. What I am enjoying the most as her Pitching Coach is KC's ability to learn new grips and pitches or "tweek" an existing pitch to make it better. Not every pitcher has that ability at her age and level."Now in 2009 KC is doing it all again...pitching,hitting,slap-hitting. Fall Season Training has started and KC is doubling-up on her pitching training for the 2009-2010 Season. Her goal is to increase her location and overall speed and power.

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"At only 108 pounds, KC is one of the strongest pound for pound pitchers I have ever trained. An inspirational athlete. Sometimes you don't know if the next season will be there for her as a pitcher? She is just so compact as an athlete and you wonder if she is going to grow physically? The key to her success, KC is an athlete, dedicated to her diet,training program and brings the attitude that she can do anything with a softball!! I like that about KC. She never gives up no matter what. I have pitchers twice her sized observing KC's pitching bio-mechanical dynamics, otherwise known as her style and technique. It's different than the fundamental application to pitching basics. KC has trained to use physics, not pitching basics, to give her the edge at 80+ pounds. If KC get her arm to move faster as a whip instead of just a big strong arm that moves slow compared to most heavier pitchers, she will continue to improve and reach her next potential. With several championships under her belt, that kind of quantum momentum can give an 80 pound pitcher a huge psychological advantage over her beefier competition." coach Adam
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"If I can use my muscles efficiently, gain leverage with the front foot landing, combine my forward movement with more momentum my pitches will be faster...all of them." KC.
At the 2009 Ice Breaker Tournament, KC pitched a no-hitter, beat the #1 Team in the Tournament from Seattle and drove in RBI's as a slap hitter winning 15-1 in her first game!-

dad, Terry Cearley

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Slap Hitting does 3 important things for your offense;

1. Creates RBI's when runners in scoring position.

2. Puts pressure on the Defense.

3. Put runners on 1st base that have speed.- Coach AdamSlap Hitting is Strategic and versatile.

Here is a strategy that can be used when the front of the box line is not visible.
In the video, this slapper gets away with an illegal front foot placement and gets on base.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp1JVE6KgMY

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Camile Depew an All Conference Player, leads SCC
to 2nd Place with 3 homeruns against PCC in a double header
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The Lady Dolphin Softball Team pounded Peninsula Community College on Tuesday in a doubleheader at Port Angeles 18-1 and 15-1. The SCC squad pounded out 32 hits in the two games with 8 homeruns. Brittanie Thibodeaux and Camille Depew lead the Shoreline team with three home runs each and Athea Surface picked up two pitching wins. Camille Depew, All State pitcher/catcher for Seattle Lutheran in 2008, hit three homeruns for Shoreline!
Depew finishes season with a 0.465 batting average and All Conference Player Award Congratulations on the All Conference Player Award. Wow, 9 homeruns on the season too.depew: I am happy I got the award and already looking forward to next season. serna:Where do you see yourself after CC. depew:I definitely want to go D-1. No idea though where. By the way how is your Academy doing? serna: Well, I have an Indoor Fastpitch Center in Tacoma and run 4 Pitching and Hitting Clinics and several Club Team and High School Team Camps per week. depew: I would like to see the new Tacoma Facility sometime. serna: I could use your assistance again this Summer if you can help with pitching and hitting?depew: I'm excited! I will be pitching alot next season at SCC. Can you brush me up again? serna: How about this weekend, I can arrange the D-1 catcher from Rutgers U to catch for you, remember Kylee, she was Kelli Bornander's catcher, they may be playing 23u together this summer? depew:Regarding D-1, what position do you think I should try out for? serna: You have cannon for an arm, any outfield position. depew: You know I played Center Field this season? I loved it! serna: Yes, as one of your biggest fans, I know you did. And you did well enough to make All Conference. depew:I won’t forget that. See you this weekend.-coach Adam

Washington MsStix 16u ASA Fall Northwest Champions

MsStix 16u

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ASA October 2009 update;
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LFA's Ace and the pride of Lakes High School Softball, 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. It was a real pleasure to watch Fall Ball at the highest level last weekend. To see the MsStix battle in the Semi Final then go and win a close one in the Finals was fun to watch and see many proud parents there enjoying their players and the sport they love. Even with some bumps and bruises, all the girls hit well and fielded balls properly. Just good things happend. I look forward to watching this team grow and play some more.

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2009 High School All State Selections:

2009 all-state softball teamsClass 4APlayer of the year — Amanda Fitzsimmons, p, Auburn Riverside.

Coach of the year — Mike McMahon, Kelso.

First teamPitchers — Amanda Fitzsimmons, Auburn Riverside; Kori Seidlitz, Mountlake Terrace; Crystal Nyman, Kelso.Catcher — 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.

Second teamPitchers — 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.

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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.

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.Class 2APlayer of the year — Sarah McNamee, p, Ellensburg.Coach of the year — Darcy Taylor, Burlington-Edison.First teamPitchers — Baily Harris, R.A. Long; Ramona Lorton, Centralia; Sarah McNamee, Ellensburg; Emily Holt, Woodland.Catcher — Breezy Lounsbury, East Valley (Yakima).Infielders — Lauren Liseth, Centralia; Rachelle Berry, Burlington-Edison; Marki Creger-Zier, Steilacoom; Sarah Hensley, Granite Falls.Outfielders — Amanda Deck, Tumwater; Eden Garza, Othello; Ashlynn Ishikawa, Burlington-Edison.Second teamPitchers — Beth Kassuhn, Steilacoom; Lindsey Dawson, Burlington-Edison.Catcher — Katie Guettinger, Pullman.Infielders — Shayla Dykeman, W.F. West (Chehalis); Jordan Scherer, Centralia; Sadie Petersen, R.A. Long; Meaghan House, Mark Morris.Outfielders — Kelsey Bailes, Ellensburg; Abby Marshall, North Mason; Hannah Marshall, North Mason.Honorable mentionPitchers — Lauryn Ticknor, W.F. West (Chehalis); Erika Hanson, Pullman; Brittany Allen, Archbishop Murphy; Monica Stout, Selah; Emily Anderson, North Mason.Catchers — Erika Mueller, Steilacoom; Sam Harris, Selah; Taylor Carlson, Interlake; Austin Wilkerson, Sehome; Elena Carter, Black Hills; Kaylie Dobbins, R.A. Long; Marea Homes, Archbishop Murphy; Maria Roney, Anacortes.Infielders — Amanda Boze, Tumwater; Amy Entrikin, Burlington-Edison; Caitlin Linehan, W.F. West (Chehalis); Ariana Bauer, Ellensburg; Staci McLendon, Woodland; Melanie Murphy, South Whidbey; Amy Sterk, Pullman; Jennifer Hupper, North Mason; Kahlee Barrio, Lakewood; Jennica Ebel, Colville; Moe Stuart, Colville.Outfielders — Raina D’Aleo, Pullman; Baylee Bunyard, Selah; Jamie Alliston, Selah; Katie Blanchard, Elma; Lindsey Heck, Centralia; Jessica Colburn, Fife.

Megan Carver, 12u LFA Pitcher of the Week

Megan Carver, Starting Pitcher

Cascade Middle School
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LFA

"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?

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Both. Megan Carver does both at Catcher,Shortstop and Pitcher with Acers 12u and now Starting Pitcher for Cascade Middle School..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.." 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 Riverside Pitcher- Brenna Tsujikawa, filling some big shoes

Brenna Tsujikawa earns starting pitching spot

For Auburn Riverside High School

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LFA Pitching Academy

2010 HS Varsity Feature Pitcher

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March 13,2010

Starting pitcher, Brenna Tsujikawa not only started for Auburn Riverside High School on Saturday's game against Graham Kapowsin...this freshman hurler earned it with grand style by maintaining a 15 point lead over GK High's coach Wayne Miller of LadyHawk 18 Gold.

Power within. What it is? Once you find it, the world seems to be open to you. For Brenna to go out there on Saturday and toss strike out after strike out was amazing for this young pitcher. I think her success came from many months of hard work at LFA Summer Camp and one on one pitching lessons with LFA Pitching Instructor, Adam La Serna.

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" Brenna is an amazing person first and foremost! We talked about her goals in the summer and all she wanted to do was learn how to better throw her fastball. Once I got to know Brenna, I found out she was an acceptional athlete and person. It was time to introduce Brenna to a whole new "ballgame"...advanced pitching."

-coach Adam

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Most everyone wants to raise their own level of personal power. Brenna Tsujikawa has done just that and more. I met Brenna at a Mosquito Squad 16 and under tryouts where I conducted pitching assessments.

After reviewing Brenna's pitching form and nice smile I knew here was someone who had something special.

I noticed there was a special sense of inspiration there. Not everyone has that about them. In a pitcher, that can be vital to their success. We worked on polishing her Fundamental Form of her fastball. Then added movement spins to several locations. Over the next few months she also learned the curve,drop,rise and the dominant change-up. Now having some weapons in her arsenal. Brenna feels more confident.

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"Against GK on Saturday I felt a little nervous. Then after the first strike out I was no longer nervous. Adam and I worked on pre-game the night before so that I had a plan going into the GK game and did not have to think about what I had to do. I just pitched and had fun! At LFA Camp over the Summer I wanted to be challenged. Coach Adam trained me to use knowledge and by writing the instructions in a Training Journal, I was able to take my key notes to regular practice and use them before and during a tournament. My confidence is better, I learned new pitches and enjoy learning all I can at LFA Pitching Academy."

-Brenna

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"You have to have something motivating you other than the sport. There needs to be a passion for what you will do as an athlete playing for that sport."

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Being a leader starts with having a passion for what it is your doing. Then creating and giving all you have to 100% dedication and determination to offer the best of you. Brenna has these qualities and more, she also is an honor student at Auburn Riverside High School. Please welcome Brenna to LFA Fastpitch Academy and come over and see this pitcher in training with the rest of the 16u pitchers.
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Below are pictures of Brenna pitching at the October 3-4th USSSA Fastpitch Tournament.
*Courtesy of photographer, karen nelson (kpdesign1@gmail.com).

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WASHINGTON ASA/NSA /USSSA FALL TRYOUTS and TRAINING

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.
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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. 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.
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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.
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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? 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.

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 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:
Mark Lewis at mlusssa@aol.com or at 206-818-4130.

Fall Season Pitching Training, Power comes in all Sizes

" KC " Cearley, Pitching in the Fog in 2009

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Fall Season Training has started and Kelsey Cearley"KC", is doubling-up on her

pitching training for the 2009-2010 Season. Her goal is to increase her location and overall speed and power on her movement pitches. At only 80 pounds, KC can do it all... leading the way again in 2010. This time with Team Spark of Federal Way,WA.

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KC trains at: LFA FASTPITCH ACADEMY 2610 Bay St (click here for map) Tacoma WA 98421.

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" KC is one of the strongest pound for pound pitchers I have ever trained. An inspirational athlete. Sometimes you don't know if the next season will be there for her as a pitcher? She just never gives up-no matter what." - coach Adam
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She is just so compact as an athlete and you wonder if she is going to grow physically? The key to her success, KC is an athlete, dedicated to her diet,training program and brings the attitude that she can do anything with a softball!! I like that about KC. She never gives up no matter what. I have pitchers twice her sized observing KC's pitching bio-mechanical dynamics, otherwise known as her style and technique. It's different than the fundamental application to pitching basics. KC has trained to use physics, not pitching basics, to give her the edge at 80+ pounds. If KC get her arm to move faster as a whip instead of just a big strong arm that moves slow compared to most heavier pitchers, she will continue to improve and reach her next potential. With several championships under her belt, that kind of quantum momentum can give an 80 pound pitcher a huge psychological advantage over her beefier competition."

Coach Adam

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Great things do come in small packages. Amazing softball story and amazing acts of the purest character witnessed in sports history, by softball players for softball players and fans.

Western Oregon's Sara Tucholsky is carried around the bases by Central Washington's Liz Wallace and Mallory Holtman after injuring her knee following her first career home run

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKUaLlK776s

Mosquito Squad Tryouts - Free 18u-12u Pitching Clinics by LFA for attendees

Mosquito Squad will be holding tryouts for its 10U, 12U, two 14U teams on August 2nd and 9th at Todd Beamer HS in Federal Way. 10U and 12U tryouts will be at 1 pm. 14U -16u-18u tryouts will be from 2-4 pm. CALL FOR DATES AND TIMES CONFIRMATION.
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LFA and coach Adam La Serna will provide a FREE Pitching Clinic to ALL AGES.
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Registerees trying out for Pitching at tryouts. I have known Adam for many years and coach Adam has been a Pitching Coach to the South Puget Sound area for a quite a long time and knows allot about pitching. " Adam trains high school and college pitchers at: LFA FASTPITCH ACADEMY 2610 Bay St Tacoma WA 98421 (206)227-9698.
- coach Mark Lewis
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The Mosquito Squad will be working out this season with current and former UW players and two former UW coaches. These teams are based out of Federal Way. The 14U A (95) will be attending USSSA World Series in Orlando in July of 2010.For more information or individual tryouts please contact Mark Lewis at mlusssa@aol.com or at 206-818-4130.Please view our website at www.eteamz.com/mosquitosquadLewTodd Beamer HS35999 16th Ave SFederal Way
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Adam,
"I want to thank you for coming out today, and your input. All of the pitchers said they learned something from you today. I want to send some of our pitchers to you. We are looking for more 12U players, so if you hear of any that are looking for a team, please let me know.
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Thanks,
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Mark Lewis, Head Coach 18u Mosquito Squad
Youth Fastpitch Dir. USSSA WA.
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LFA - La Serna Fastpitch Academy located at: 2610 Bay St (click here for map) Tacoma WA 98421.
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LFA is based in Tacoma with access to ASA Team Indoor facilities in around the Puget Sound of Washington State, Home of the 2009 National Champs UW Huskies. Coach Adam trained in pitching and hitting under Teresa Wilson former UW Head Coach,UW Softball players,Amy Hanson,Dominique Lastraps and now UW Coach Heather Tarr at Coaches Camps. Follows Jennie Finch Camps,Michele Smith Camps; Cheri Kempf pitching systems of Club K, hitting systems of Olympic Coaches Mike Candrea and Bobby Simpson. Adam trained High School Legends: All League Pitchers-Alexa Derrick of Emerald Ridge,Kelli Bornander of Lakes and All State pitcher Camile Depew of Seattle Lutheran and Goddaughter,Shay Naranjo. Shay became a Top 10 Pitcher in the Nation and college recruit in 2006 with Acers-Glenn 16A club of Auburn,Wa. Adam is a Renton High School grad, Scholar athlete in wrestling, attended Mira Costa College. On USMC Weightlifting/Wrestling Teams 85-88.
Contact Coach Adam:(206)227-9698
email :Bodycoach@hotmail.com

Seattle Spice Tryouts 2010 posted by La Serna Fastpitch Academy of Seattle

The Seattle Spice Softball Club has scheduled tryouts for our 2010 season on Saturday, August 8, from 12 pm to 3 pm and on Sunday, August 9, from 10 am to 12 pm. Tryouts will be held at Lower Woodland Park in Seattle on fields 4 and 5 (N 55th Street and Greenlake Way N). Seattle Spice will field teams at 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U for the 2010 season. Girls age 10 through 18 as of December 31, 2009 are eligible to participate. The Seattle Spice Fastpitch Club is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

For further info, contact Tom Sauget at: 206-962-0378 (tanneom@msn.com).

Visit our website for more information. www.eteamz.com/seattlespice

14u MVP Pitcher, LFA Come Back of the Year Award, Steph "Triple Threat" Granger

Steph "Triple Threat" Granger

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Champion 14u Pitcher

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"MVP - Comeback of the Year Award"

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Sometimes as athletes we want the victory so bad we are willing to pay the price for it. Practices, Extra Training, Physical Therapy, Pain, Fatigue and so on. A Champion sometimes will go through all of the sacrifices to reach their Dream of becoming a Champion. Stephanie did just that. After recovering from an injury to her ankle and knee while protecting 3rd on a slide-in, put her out of the game and a few games later back-in the Western World Series games in July. Steph was on the mound again but it was not the same as usual. She had to work harder and dig down deeper for strength and determination to lead her team from the mound.

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It comes and goes. Not everyone likes to play games in pain or extreme discomfort. As coaches you don't want them to. We do our best to ask them to evaluate their discomfort and try to follow doctors orders.

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For Steph it was shear determination. After struggling and losing all three games on Saturday in Federal Way,Wa. Steph came back on Sunday and helped her team do the impossible. Win all their games and make it into the Championship. That she did and a little extra...won the Championship and will leave her mark in LFA and Softball History of making the biggest come back from personal injury and defeat on Saturday to come back on Sunday to do the impossible. I am honored to know and train Stephanie for over 2 years now. An unbelievable athlete with a believable heart and soul when you get to know her.

Congratulations !!

Coach Adam

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Dreams do come true!

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In the late summer of 2007 Stephanie Granger was on a mission... to be one of the Top Pitchers in the State. Honestly, Steph struggled to throw a fastball for a strike over any part of the plate. After evaluating Steph after 1 week of training it was clear to me that Steph really should consider another position in fastpitch! Her parents, Pete and Gail, talked it over with their disappointed daughter. On the second week I allowed Steph back for another chance to show me she had what it took to pitch. It really tore me up inside to tell her, sorry but no. Steph was throwing the ball everywhere but over the plate. I suggested if she worked on her lessons on her own and came back to my training camp throwing the ball over the plate then I would train her. Steph physically had the gift to play any position on the field in my opinion. It was Steph's faith in God and her parents never giving up on her dream of one day becoming a champion pitcher. A few days later I got a call from Steph on the third week and she said, "I must see her now because she has been practicing well. " I almost did not believe her. Sure enough Steph showed me up! She worked out at home and her parents helped her allot. Not ever been in this situation before it turned into a great learning experience for me. I took a chance on Stephanie and it paid off. Most of all I was the one that needed a lesson from Stephanie, I learned to never give up on anyone.

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Coach Adam

(206)227-9698

Bodycoach@hotmail.com

LFA 10u Pitcher of the Year, Kendahl Sugai

Kendahl Sugai, 10 yo

Champion 12u Pitcher

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"LFA 10 year old Pitcher of the Year"

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10yo Kendahl Sugai came to LFA 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. 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. "

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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. 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

12u LFA Camp Rookie of the Year

Orion Shade,Pitcher/ 12u

Orion Shade is only 12 years old and in her 3nd month training at La Serna Fastpitch Academy. Orion will be pitching for the Bull Dogs perhaps as a 12u starter this Fall and 2010 Season..
"Orion is the kind of person that enjoys leading and being on the mound for her team."
-coach Adam
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"Adam, Orion pitched in two games today for WST 12u and won both. Her change-up were making batters look silly and sat four hitters down in a row!
I like the progress is making. Now it's time for me to think about starting a team. One that will be using your training system and coaching philosophy. It will be a challenge for me but I hear about how you started many teams from scratch and helped turn them into A-Level Champion Programs. That sounds like a lot of work but we need to move forward and think about Orion's future in fastpitch. She and I both love the sport, we love the Huskies National Champs and Orion trains with over 150 pitches each day like you asked us to and she is better condition because of that. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I have great supporters behind me.".
Thank you,Rob Shade,WST
Seattle,WA
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Federal Way Invite Champions
West Seattle Thunder 12u
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CONGRATULATIONS !Great hitting and fielding at every position kept WST 12u in the running for the championship." I think they are having fun and they have worked hard all month for this. The players' hitting really have improved. I have been pitching to them and getting them ready. I am really proud of them all!".
Benita Beale
assitant, and 14u pitcher

14u MVP 2009 LFA Academy Pitcher of the Year, "KC" Cearley

"KC" Cearley

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"Pitcher of the Year "

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A Rising Star In Graham Washington

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Congratulations to Kelsey Cearley for her LFA Award for outstanding achievements in 2008-2009 Season, MVP. "KC" played school ball and for ASA/NSA level and organization Sudden Impact 14 u. Winning games in both areas and championships. "KC" has trained very hard with coach Adam and assistant camp coach Terry Cearley and it shows. Coach Terry: "She really works hard at being the best she can be. We have her on a high protein diet and complex carbs, no wheat gluten diet. KC is very lean and with that has turned into a top athletic utility player, not just a pitcher. She also slaps and gets on base and gets home any way she can. Adam and her Sudden Impact coaches have done well with her."

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Graham, Washington is known for it's spectacular views of Mt Rainier and spectacular fastpitch softball players. I had the pleasure of training some very good players in the Graham and Puyallup area over the past 5 years. One of it's legends, Taylor Thompson "The Slapper" will be leaving soon and making room for the next, possible High School greats and the next legend. What makes a legend? Ask any big college recruiter or coach and they will tell you someone with dedication to fastpitch and growing in their position, with determination to win and being a dependable person. A player that can be counted on time and time again in all areas of fastpitch on and off the field. Kelsey Cearley is a rising star in Graham,WA. Now pitching for Spark 14u out of Federal Way,Washington for the 2010 season.

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Coach Adam: I really did not know what to expect from day 1 training Kelsey as a pitcher 2 years ago. Let's just say she was unassuming. Very small in size for her age group, 11 at the time. KC had a work ethic you're not used to seeing in a beginning pitcher back then. In less than 6 months she went from learning how to throw a fastball for location, "spot", to winning several championships with her team Sudden Impact 12u. That's not supposed to happen, its rare. Sudden Impact became a dominant force overnight. The parents started with 2 players and built the team from there, holding tryouts and recruiting local fastpitch trainers to send their top players their way.

Dad Terry: " I think she likes it? One thing she is good at is learning new things. KC likes to be active and wants to be the one in the spotlight, especially at home challenging her older sister Kayla and everyone in the house at everything. Kayla was the first to play softball then KC.

She did pretty well at Western Worlds and had quite a few strike outs and slap hits. At Summer camp she has improved her speed on her riseball and perfecting her change up. Really it comes down to practice-practice-practice."

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KC has performed excellent in the spotlight for Sudden Impact the last two seasons. What I am enjoying the most as her Pitching Coach is KC's ability to learn new grips and pitches or "tweek" an existing pitch to make it better. Not every pitcher has that ability at her age and level."
Now in 2009 KC is doing it all again...pitching,hitting,slap-hitting.

Coach Adam: Fall Season Training has started and KC is doubling-up on her pitching training for the 2009-2010 Season. Her goal is to increase her location and overall speed and power. At only 80 pounds.

" KC is one of the strongest pound for pound pitchers I have ever trained. An inspirational athlete. Sometimes you don't know if the next season will be there for her as a pitcher? She is just so compact as an athlete and you wonder if she is going to grow physically? The key to her success, KC is an athlete, dedicated to her diet,training program and brings the attitude that she can do anything with a softball!! I like that about KC. She never gives up no matter what. I have pitchers twice her sized observing KC's pitching bio-mechanical dynamics, otherwise known as her style and technique. It's different than the fundamental application to pitching basics. KC has trained to use physics, not pitching basics, to give her the edge at 80+ pounds. If KC get her arm to move faster as a whip instead of just a big strong arm that moves slow compared to most heavier pitchers, she will continue to improve and reach her next potential. With several championships under her belt, that kind of quantum momentum can give an 80 pound pitcher a huge psychological advantage over her beefier competition."

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"If I can use my muscles efficiently, gain leverage with the front foot landing, combine my forward movement with more momentum my pitches will be faster...all of them." KC.

At the 2009 Ice Breaker Tournament, KC pitched a no-hitter, beat the #1 Team in the Tournament from Seattle and drove in RBI's as a slap hitter winning 15-1 in her first game!
Slap Hitting does 3 important things for your offense; 1. Creates RBI's when runners in scoring position. 2. Puts pressure on the Defense, 3. Put runners on 1st base that have speed.
- Coach Adam
Slap Hitting is Strategic and versatile. Here is a strategy that can be used when the front of the box line is not visible.

Here in the video, this slapper gets away with an illegal front foot placement and gets on base. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp1JVE6KgMY

Washington State Fastpitch Tryouts Information, posted by LFA

Acers Kasner 12-U team

(based out of Auburn) is looking for a few players to add to the team roster for the 2010 season, specifically pitcher, catcher and utility player. The team is a second year (1997 birth year) 12-U team and was very competitive during the 2009 season, with a great group of girls and parents! All roster players have access to the Acers indoor facility 24/7, which has five batting cages, four pitching lanes, an indoor infield and access to professional hitting/pitching instruction.If your daughter is looking for a fun and competitive team, with a birth year of 1997 or 1998, we will have tryouts on the following dates, times and locations;August 15 9:00-12:00 @ Fullmer Fields (Blue Fields) in AuburnAugust 16 1:00-3:00 @ GSA Fields (Field #1) in AuburnContact Jason Kasner at 206-919-9189 or at jkasner@comcast.net for more information or for a private tryout.

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2009-2010 Lady Bulldogs Fastpitch Tryouts

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The Lady Bulldogs are adding 3 teams to their club for the 2009-2010 season and will be holding tryouts August 1st and 9th at the following times: 14U Lady Bulldogs August 1st 11:30 - 1:00pm and August 9th 1:30 - 3:00 pm 16U Lady Bulldogs August 1st 11:30 - 1:00 pm and August 9th 1:30 - 3:00 pm -- individual tryouts upon request. The tryouts will be held at our year round indoor training facility (http://www.diamondsportstrainingcenter.com/). All rostered players will have access to this facility, which features a full size indoor infield, several pitching machines, and 9 batting / pitching cages. For more information on the Lady Bulldog Fastpitch Club, please visit our site at www.eteamz.com/ladybulldogfastpitch

The WEST SEATTLE THUNDER fastpitch season are coming up in August (beginning August 5). Refer to the attached flyer for contact information, dates and locations for each team.

If you intend to try out, please fill out and bring the attached registration form with you to tryouts.

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Feel free to pass this information along to other interested athletes

Refer to our web site for more information on West Seattle Thunder Fastpitch.

http://www.eteamz.com/WestSeattleThunderFastpitch/

Thanks and hope to see you at tryouts!

Denise Liftin
West Seattle Thunder Fastpitch
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Mosquito Squad will be holding tryouts for its 10U, 12U, two 14U teams on August 2nd and 9th at Todd Beamer HS in Federal Way. 10U and 12U tryouts will be at 1 pm. 14U tryouts will be from 2-4 pm. LFA and coach Adam La Serna will provide a FREE Pitching Clinic to Registerees trying out for Pitching at tryouts. I have known Adam for many years and coach Adam has been a Pitching Coach to the South Puget Sound area for a quite a long time and knows allot about pitching.

The Mosquito Squad will be working out this season with current and former UW players and two former UW coaches. These teams are based out of Federal Way. The 14U A (95) will be attending USSSA World Series in Orlando in July of 2010.For more information or individual tryouts please contact Mark Lewis at mlusssa@aol.com or at 206-818-4130.Please view our website at www.eteamz.com/mosquitosquadLew Todd Beamer HS35999 16th Ave S Federal Way.

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The Nemesis organization who took 2nd in state will be holding 16u tryouts on Wednesday August 5th and Sunday August 9th for the 2009/2010 season. The tryouts are scheduled to be held at Peninsula High Schools Fast pitch field.The 2009/2010 Nemesis 16u team will be training with the current UPS coaches during the winter months. Nemesis is based out of the Gig Harbor/S Kitsap area.Nemesis 16u will be hosting Try-Outs for the upcoming 2009/2010 season. The dates and times are as follows-August 5th - Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 Try Outs August 9th - Sunday 1:00 to 3:00 Try-Outs Location - Peninsula High School fast pitch field is located south east of Purdy Elementary School13815 62nd Avenue NWGig Harbor, Wa 98332Please contact:James Getty 253 861-5524Robert Luke 253 377-7810

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Come check out the SLAM!

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The Federal Way SLAM! is a 14U-B fastpitch organization that is made up of committed girls in the South Sound area. The 2010 year will be our 4th year as a select team and we will be entering their 1st year of 14U. The SLAM! coaching staff features 4 dedicated coaches with various areas of focus and expertise. The manager for the SLAM!, Mike Rogers, has coached over 20 seasons of Softball, Baseball, Soccer and Basketball in the South Sound area and holds strong beliefs in making youth sports a positive, memorable and rewarding experience for the players and the families. No one has more fun than the Federal Way SLAM! Period. End of story.
In 2009, the SLAM! finished with a 49-15-1 record winning the Acer’s Mothers Day (ASA) 12U-B bracket, the Fife Fun Days Tourney(USSSA ), the Mosquito Invite(USSSA), and the Kent New Team Invite ( USSSA ). The team competed in 10 tournaments in 2009 and was in the gold semifinals in all but one. The team finished 3rd in state for USSSA and also competed in the NSA Icebreaker tournament with a 4-2 record.
The team has a solid group of pitchers and catchers returning that will keep the team in every ball game next year. Our pitchers and catchers are very dedicated and are top-notch.
PLANS FOR 2010
The Federal Way SLAM! will practice and play games throughout the summer.
We’ll play in the Fall USSSA series of tournaments and compete for the 14U USSSA fall state championship.
Starting in December, the SLAM! will practice indoors for 2 hrs per week on a regular schedule to focus on skill development, hitting and speed and agility training.
The team will compete in ASA, NSA and USSSA tournaments around the state with 1 or 2 trips across the mountains to eastern Washington and possibly a trip to Oregon.
The team will compete in 8-10 tournaments for the 2010 season.
FINANCIALS
The budget for 2010 is not yet set, but plan on a financial commitment of $400-$600 dollars for the 2009 year. The team has a history of innovative fundraising techniques. The 2009 season cost each player $300. This included 10 tournaments, league fees, insurance, 2 sets of uniforms, new helmets and assorted team gear.
BENEFITS OF JOINING THE SLAM!
The indoor practice regimen will develop the girls and get them ready for spring.
The SLAM! has a top-notch web site for communication and team building. Highlight videos of the girls are produced for all tournaments and can be shared with your extended family across the world. The SLAM! site has had over 26,000 viewings of highlight videos over the past year. Your daughter’s extended family can marvel at her accomplishments!
The coaching philosophy is POSITIVE. Girls are encouraged and challenged throughout each practice. There is a strong focus on making sure the girls enjoy coming to each practice.
The time commitment and the financial commitments are reasonable. The focus is on competing and having a great time doing it! We plan to accomplish some big things in 2010.
NEEDS FOR 2010
3rd baseman

TRYOUT INFO-- Monday, August 3rd -- 6-7:30PM ( Field 1 )-- Saturday, August 8th – 11:30AM -2:30PM ( Field 3 )Tryouts are at: Steven J Underwood Park 21800 20th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198go to http://federalwayslam.com/, email coach Mike @ mailto:mike@therogersmailbox.com or call 253-224-8993 for more details

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WA speed 14A tryouts in august 8th & 15th registration is at 12:00 and tryouts start at 12:30. For Individual tryouts or ?'scontact info tryouts will be held at Wilson High School varsity softball field 1202 N. Orchard St.Tacoma, WA 98406Coach Randy at rcgidican@hotmail.com 360-874-6933 hm 360-801-3376 cell orCoach Cory at grimmkc2001@yahoo.com or 253-722-4645.
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The Seattle Spice Softball Club has scheduled tryouts for our 2010 season on Saturday, August 8, from 12 pm to 3 pm and on Sunday, August 9, from 10 am to 12 pm. Tryouts will be held at Lower Woodland Park in Seattle on fields 4 and 5 (N 55th Street and Greenlake Way N). Seattle Spice will field teams at 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U for the 2010 season. Girls age 10 through 18 as of December 31, 2009 are eligible to participate. The Seattle Spice Fastpitch Club is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

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For further info, contact Tom Sauget at: 206-962-0378 (tanneom@msn.com).

Visit our website for more information. www.eteamz.com/seattlespice

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PROFESSIONAL FASTPITCH PITCHING/HITTING TRAINING INSTRUCTION

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LFA - LA SERNA FASTPITCH ACADEMY OF BODYCOACH SPORTS MGT.llc

LFA ACADEMY LOOKING FOR HARD WORKING-DEDICATED PITCHERS AND HITTERS TO TRAIN FOR THE FALL SEASON FOR ASA/NSA,USSSA,LL. LFA is a YEAR-ROUND PITCHING SCHOOL. Already have a Pitching Trainer? Great!!

• Combine your training with Camp exposure to get even faster RESULTS and surround yourself with winners!!
• LFA will Sponsor Pitchers that have their own trainer for added support. We know you're dedicated to excellence so we will support you too.
• Team Training Sponsorship
• High School Pitchers preparing for High School Varsity for the first time welcomed.
• Pitchers needing more speed and power training for future 43 foot rule will need more movement pitches with additional speed.
• High School Varsity and ASA/NSA/USSSA Pitchers preparing for 2010 State Championships and College? We have advanced skills training to help you reach your goals.
• COLLEGE TO PRO Offseason Pitching and Hitting Training.

INDOOR FACILITY AVAILABLE- in TACOMA FOR ONE ON ONE INTENSE TRAINING AND OFFERS ONSITE PROFESSIONAL TEAM TRAINING SPONSORSHIP. TRAINING INDOORS/OUTDOORS AT YOUR TEAM'S LOCATION. FREE PROFESSINAL PITCHING CAMP/TRYOUT EVALUATION (4 or more pitchers)

PLEASE CALL COACH ADAM AT (206)227-9698 FOR APPOINTMENT AND EVALUATIONS.

EMAIL: Bodycoach@hotmail.com

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About Coach Adam La Serna , LFA
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Adam La Serna loves fastptich and currently is a reserve pitcher for The Wolverines Mens Fastpitch Team. He enjoyed playing Mens Local Fastpitch 8 years ago in Seattle and could see some time on the mound in 2009. Adam is well known in Western Washington for training pitching powerhouse 4a Emerald Ridge High School to an undefeated 2009 season. Adam began training Alexa Derrick in her sophomore year in 2007. Alexa was awarded All League 1st Team and Pitcher of the Year. Alexa will be on the mound in 2010 for Columbia Basin College in Eastern,WA. Adam trained Camile Depew, High scool League MVP and District runner up winner and All State Pitcher/Hitter from Seattle Lutheran in 2008. Trained with Camile Depew 3 years prior when Camile was 13 years old playing for WST 14u. Camile now plays for Shoreline CC and is an All Conference award winner batting 0.465. Camile will be pitching for SCC next season possibly at the starting spot.

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Career Highlights:

• Founder of Bodycoach Sports Training in 1988 for world class weightlifters and wrestlers preparing for Pan Am and Olympic games.
• Member of the US Marines Weighlifting Team 1986-88 and Olympic trials Freestyle Wrestler.
• Founder of LFA and Tacoma Fastpitch Center, a 10 year Professional Fastpitch Softball Training Program for Teams and individual Pitchers,Fielders and Hitters.
• 22 year career in Sports Training and Industry Management.
• 2000, Began coaching football and softball in Auburn,Wa.
• 2001 Auburn Panthers National Football Jr. Champions
• 2001 Pitching Coach to goddaughter Shay Naranjo. Record 7-1 , 2001 MVP and 2002 MVP.
• 2002 to present. Trained several ASA/NSA/USSSA Teams to local and State Championships.

Adam's Advanced Training from the Worlds best;

2002 Trained with Olympic Softball Coach Mike Candrea and Olympic coach Bobby Simpson in all areas of Hitting and the Swing Cycle for Olympic and College hitting.

2004 received Pitching training and support from then UW Coach Teresa Wilson and assistant Amy Hanson and individual college players.

2005 trained with current UW Coach Heather Tarr on UW approach to hitting at Coaches Clinics. Coach Heather Tarr and the Dawgs won the National Championship in 2009. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q65JxKVRSyE

career highlights continued...

• 2006 Pitching Coach to 9th Place ASA Nationals Acers 16u of Auburn.
• 2006-2007 Pitching Trainer/coach for 2 seasons with Seattle Lutheran, 2 time 2nd Place Districts and state qualifiers.
• 2009 Pitching Trainer/coach to Mt Rainier High School, 6th place State finish.
• 2007- 2009. Pitching Trainer/Coach to Emerald Ridge High School to back to back 2nd place Districts finishes.
• 2009 Undefeated regular season record and top 6 finish at State. Trained starting pitcher Alexa Derrick. (presently training younger sister, Cydni 12u).
  

Community envolvement:

• 10 years established softball coach and professional trainer.
• Earned the espect of many fastpitch coaching staff in Pro Fastpitch,College, High School, Little League and ASA,USSSA communities and peers alike and has become well known ASA Fastpitch Pitching and Hitting Instructor-Coach for his hands-on, personable training approach.
• Involvement with the Elementary youth and High School Sports community since 2000 developing Champion Fastpitch Pitchers and Hitters.
• Active on the local ASA/NSA/USSSA/NCAA as well as national and regional level assisting Seattle and Tacoma Police Officers and Detectives with quality fastpitch camps, assists the parents and recruiters during the college recruiting phase as a member of the National Coaches Association.
• Mentor to High School,ASA, Fastpitch Training Programs to new Elementary, LL,High School coaches since 2000.

"Winning any Championship requires having a dream and a plan. Then work at your plan, follow a mission and take it on with coaches and mentors that will help you reach those dreams! I look forward to hearing about your Fastpitch Camp stories and seeing your new skills!"

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- Coach Adam
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2009 Parents, Coaches Testimonies and Thank you's
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Adam,

I want to thank you for coming out today, and your input. All of the pitchers said they learned something from you today. I want to send some of our pitchers to you. We are looking for more 12U players, so if you hear of any that are looking for a team, please let me know.

Thanks,

Mark Lewis, USSSA WA.

Youth Fastpitch Director

206-818-4130

" 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 alot. 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 you told her about keeping her mechanics consistent on each location of every pitch.
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Thanks Adam,
coach Jason and Diane Kasner
2009 Acers Kasner 12u
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Cydni pitched a "no hitter" against Pheonix
and had 10 strike outs for the win for Acers-Kasner 12u 4-1..Thanks Adam,Melanie McCullough."Michelle has been pitching alot. Today she went 4 innings and faced 15 batters.Walked 1 and Struck out 12!! ". Thank you Adam, Joe and Karen Fowler
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Kendahl went 5-0 last weekend and pitched great in every game for the Blue Jays.All the players did great! Kendahl pitched 5 shut-out inningsincluding the 8th with the int'l tie breaker in effect!
Thank you Adam,
coach Darin Sugai
Puyallup Blue Jays 12u
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"Adam, Orion pitched in two games today for WST 12u and won both. Her change-up were making batters look silly and sat four hitters down in a row. hank you for all your help this month at your pitching camp."
Coach Rob Shade
Des Moines,Wa.

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"As a dad/coach we learned so much about pitching and hitting in one night, my 13yo daughter is improving and now driving in game winning RBI's from both sides of the plate!"
Thank you Adam

Jeff and Chris Prigge, Gig Harbor
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"Our daughter is now shutting down 12u LLTeams 15-0 and works harder at pitching than ever".
Thank you Adam,
Jana and Troy Roy, Coach FMF
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"I was really impressed and very excited. For the past year, we've been working, working, working, and not seeing a lot of increase in speed or power. With just a few simple observations and tips from you, I saw a remarkable difference in her throwing. We have a game tonight, and I'm excited to see a difference. Please let me know if we'll have a set day/ time going forward,
or how the scheduling thing works with you..
Take care,Melissa Musser, Highline Nationals LL

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"Thanks Adam !!! We are very proud of Stephanie.Sure she had some ups and downs during the season, but I believe that every pitcher has that.She is definately growing as not only a pitcher but as an athlete. We believe that she will lead her school to districts next year.Go Lady Lancers!! Now that school ball is over she can really focus on the Lady Viks. I really would like to see her team get to the championship game of a tournament,they have the talent so I know they can do it. Steph just needs to keep up the good work and keep her bat going. She is finding out that the new bat is way better."..
Thanks Adam for all your support.

Terri and Brian Shupe

Lakewood,Wa.
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Hi Adam, College freshman year is over and Kelli is ready for off season Pitching Training
and would like to train 3 days per week.
By the way, her GPA was 4.0!

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Thank you!!

Linda and Larry Bornander
Lakewood,Wa.