PITBULLS FP 2018 RECAP - Pitbulls Fastpitch
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PITBULLSFP 2018RECAP
TOOURGIRLS,
Although it feels as if time again, during
w e have only just started practices and at
our season together, w e tournaments. And more
are now entering the so, w e are excited to
heart of our competitive continue to get the
schedules --- and soon, chance to w atch you
our National Tournament grow over the course of
in M yrtle Beach, SC. the summer, and to finish
our year of training
together as a family in
Before w e all get lost in M yrtle Beach.
the chaos of competing,
and the flurry of tryout
season, w e w ant to take Can' t w ait to see w hat
a minute to reflect on the rest of the summer
everything our athletes season has in store for
have accomplished to us!
date, both as young
w omen, and as
competitors. Warm Wishes,
- The Pitbulls Coaching
Staff
As coaches, w e are
beyond proud of the
character you have
demonstrated, time and
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EVENTS
Pitbulls FP sent 52 athletes to Immaculata University
in November, 2018 for a college-campus camp under
the guidance of Head Coach M ike Wallace and the
University' s softball team.
FORTHEThe Give-A-Bike Event raised enough money to build
21 Children' s Bicycles to hand-deliver to
underprivileged families during the Holiday Season.
LOVEOF Spring-Clean For the Vets Event involved over 16
Pitbulls Families & Friends to support American' s
Veterans from donations of household items.
THE
GAME
Lisa Rizzo of CUDIT and Challenge U. Softball
delivers an empow ering speech at the 2018 Black &
Gold Banquet in April.
Be the M omentum' s Emily Allard and Kristin
Scharkey host Slapper' s Boot Camp at Scanzano
Sports, w orking alongside the Pitbulls Coaching Staff.
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2018PITBULLSFP
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ATHLETES
- 2018 Gold seniors commit to play college
softball :
- Alexis Law , M ontclair State
University
- M attie Whalen, M cDaniel College
- Emily Wargo, Cabrini University
- 2019, Jena Imperiale, verbals to Eastern
University
- 2022,14U Katie Brook selected for 2018
"Tw eener Program" to roster and compete
on both 14U & 18U Black
- 12U M addy Clark selected for 2018
"Tw eener Program" to roster and compete
on both 12U & 14U
- 2019, Grace Doran served as guest speaker
at the 2018 Black & Gold Banquet
- 12U Josslyn Wynne sings National Anthem
at 2018 Pitbulls Signing Day
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""ONCEAPITBULL,
ALWAYSAPITBULL. ""
- Pitbulls FP sent 8 high school underclassmen
to one of the country' s most prestigious
GRIT.
prospect camps, the NFCA Pennsbury Camp
on June 14, 2018. 79 College Coaches w ere
in attendance*
- Pitbulls FP w elcomes home 7 Pitbull Alumni
on Signing Day in M ay, 2018.
- Jess Ken-Kw ofie, 2017
- Tiara Halstead, 2015
- Erin Redden, 2016
- Franch Shipe, 2017
- Tara Eller, 2016
- Lauren Warner, 2017
- Kaileigh Whalen, 2016
- The Dugout Restoration Project w as
dedicated to these returning alumni at
Signing Day and a plaque in honor of the
MILESTONES impact they made on this program w ill be
installed in June 2018.
- The Off-Season Recruiting Series in November &
December featured 5 successful recruiting prep
classes! - Pitbulls FP begins plans for investment in
Linden Avenue complex.
- Email Writing Workshop - Plans to build a 3-Lane Bull Pen for
pitchers & catchers and a 2-Cage
- Pride & Presentation Workshop Batting Cage are being developed
- NCAA Rules & Regulations Seminar
- Pitbulls FP formalizes plans to open South
- Bew are of Social M edia Seminar Carolina Division in M yrtle Beach, SC the
- hosted by Camden County' s P summer of 2019.
- M ental Toughness: The Impact of Sports * SOURCE: w w w .https://nfcaevents.org/
Psychology
NEW 2018
Scholarship Program
Launched !
CONGRATULATIONS ! $250 THE NICOLE AYRES SCHOLARSHIP
Thanks to the generous support of our alumni network, 2018 Alexis Law
Pitbulls FP was able to unveil a Scholarship Program this
year for our athletes. A total of 19 athletes applied in $750 THE GENE DANNENFELSER SCHOLARSHIP
February for 3 available Scholarships , and award recipients 2022 Skyler Nicholas
were chosen anonymously based on their submitted
applications and essays. Congratulations to those athletes,
and well done to all the athletes who submitted their $2,400 THE JEFF & JESSICA HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP
2019 Natalie Santangelo
in spir in g stories ! We hope you apply again next year!
If interested in contributing to the Pitbulls Scholarship Fund, please
contact Fundraising Chair, Gianna Pedone directly at
gianna.pitbullsfp@gmail.com
NEWSLETTERISSUE4| 5
STAFFHIGHLIGHTS
- Jillian M ulderig w as recognized by Sports Gianna Pedone, 18U Gold Coach
Recruits as one of the most active club assumes new position as Fund-raising Chair
coaches in 2018 on the SR platform across for Pitbulls Fastpitch Administration
all sports: men & w omen' s programs.
in August 2018
- Pitbulls Fp recognized as the most
active club in softball on SR platform CONGRATS COACH GIANNA!
- After overcoming the challenges of conflicting
w ork schedules, Pitbulls FP w elcomes a strong new
class of coaches to the current 2018 staff!
- 12U Assistant Coach, Keri Cormack
- Currently studying athletic training at
James M adison University, Keri joins
staff after being mentored by Coach
M ichelle Dezurenda as a player at
Haddon Heights.
- 18U Black Asst. Coach, Jess Johnson
- 2nd Year Pitbull Coach Jess Johnson
returns after time off around the
birth of her new son, Harry! We are
excited to have both Coach Jess &
- Huge shout out to our 2018 Pitbulls Coaching
her daughter, Coach Sandy, back on
Staff on their successful high school coaching
staff !
seasons!
- M ichelle Dezurenda, Haddon Heights HS
- 18U Black Asst. Coach, Jess Ken-Kw ofie
- .556% Win Percentage
- 2017 Pitbull Graduate & current
Gettysburg University softball
- Gianna Pedone, Haddon Heights HS
student-athlete joins 18U Black
coaching staff for the summer of
- Nichole Terreri, Doane Academy
2018. Jess w as an 18U Gold Captain
- Penn Jersey Conference Champions
her senior year w ith Pitbulls FP and
- 2nd Place in Prep B Championship
brings a w ealth of know ledge to our
- Final 4 in State Tournament
college prospects on how to carry
yourself during your recruiting
process
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TRYOUTS
We are excited to announce our 2018 Tryout Dates
and to host tryouts again this summer at our home
field during July.
To date, 104 athletes have registered for tryouts!
To register for tryouts, visit
w w w .mulderigsoftball.com
We hope our girls feel empow ered to strive for the
highest level attainable, and pioneer their ow n
recruiting journey on their ow n time-line.
And remember, don' t be afraid to shoot for the
moon. Even if you fail, you' ll fall among the stars.
Good luck, ladies! ! ! !
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JULY30WFCNATIONALS,MYRTLE
All four Pitbulls FP teams w ill compete in M yrtle
Beach for a national title against competition reigning
from various areas of the country. Not only is this the
largest forum w e w ill compete in together as an
organization, it is a capstone event to our intense year
of training. Look forw ard to:
- Coaches Karaoke Battle
- WFC Opening Ceremonies
- Pitbulls Beach Bash
- Family Dinner Night
- and a w hole w eek of the coaches taking over
Pitbulls' instagram
SO
WHAT'S
AUGUST18ALUMNIGAME
All alumni, friends, family and current athletes (14
yrs. old & older) of Pitbulls FP are invited to play in
NEXT?
this regulation, 7-inning, fastpitch Alumni Game.
Come play against your favorite coaches and former
teammates !
$25 to play, includes Game T-Shirt !
Register at w w w .mulderigsoftball.com
3:00 PM Game Start at 33 Linden Ave, M t Ephraim
Don' t w ant to play? COM E WATCH! Special opening
ceremony, concessions, music & more!
OCTOBER2018BETHEMOMENTUM
Be the M omentum plans to return to M t. Ephraim to
host another Slapper' s Boot Camp & Defensive camp
for our Pitbull athletes. Details to follow , but keep
October open ! You w on' t w ant to miss learning from
these tw o incredible athletes
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