American Athletics Place 2nd in Champions Cup Tournament!!!

Congratulations to the American Athletics (FitzPatrick) for their second place finish at the 2010 Champions Cup.  The Athletics were defeated 7-3 by an outstanding Corona Angels (Marty) team, which ended a great run for the week.  

Congratulations to our 2010-2011 College Committments:

Alysha Baker (2010) - has committed to Colorado Sate University Pueblo

Breanna English (2010) - has committed to La Verne University!

Chelsea Kunin (2010) - has committed to the University of Maine!

Lyndsey Rathburn (2010) - has committed to NYU Polytechnic!

Niki Byron (2011) - has committed to the University of Maine

Casee Clauser (2011) - has committed to the University of South Carolina

Chanele Dresser (2011) - has committed to Concordia University

Jenney Hurst (2011) - has committed to Seattle University

Catie Monnahan (2011) - has committed to Cal State San Marcos

Taylor Thurman (2011) - has  committed to the Academy of the Art, San Francisco

Katie Wilkinson (2011) - has committed to Cal State San Marcos

Cara Worden (2011) - has committed to Princeton University

Casandra Padilla (2012) - has verbaled to Santa Clara University

Coaches: 

The 18U American Athletics-(RSM) are coached by John FitzPatrick and Mike Monnahan the varsity softball coaches at Santa Margarita Catholic High School, and 2010 CIF Division 1 Coaching Staff of the Year.

John and Mike have coached at all levels of club softball with many appearances in ASA National tournaments, where they finished 5th at the 2010 ASA Nationals.

John begins his 16th season of coaching competitive softball and specializes in hitting instruction. Mike is one of southern California's premiere infield coaches and has been recognized by his peers for the quality of his practice sessions.

The team will participate in the major showcase tournaments with a goal of providing college exposure to each player, and strive to qualify for ASA Nationals. The coaching atmosphere is positive and teaches the importance of sound fundamentals, teamwork, discipline and committment.

Accomplishments 2010/2009/2008/2007:

* 2008 ASA National Qualifier Champions - Germantown, TN.

* Finished 5th out of 72 teams at 2008 ASA So Cal States.

* Finalist - 2008 Nemesis Elite Valentines Tournament

As California Cruisers:

* Going 6 - 1 at the ASA Midwest Region National Qualifier and qualifying for 2007 ASA Nationals in Normal, Illinois.

* Qualifying for the 2007 Pacific Coast Region National Qualifier by placing 13th at SO Cal State.

* Winning the 2007 Triple Crown Quicksilver Memorial Day Classic and qualifying for the Triple Crown World Series.

* Placing 3rd at the 2007 Fresno Force Classic.

* Qualifying for the 2007 USSSA World Series by finishing 2nd at the Derald Adair Classic.

Mission Statement:

Our core players are strong and experienced and our team parents are hard working, supportive and FUN!!

The American Athletics Girls Fastpitch Softball Club was founded by Jim Bollinger in 1994 for the sole purpose of developing and showcasing the best softball talent in Southern California to college coaches and scouts seeking to sign players to athletic scholarships. Our organization emphasizes hard work, commitment and dedication both athletically and academically. We take pride in equipping our athletes with the skills necessary to compete at the collegiate level.

We are committed to playing a competitive schedule, and will be playing in the major Showcase Tournaments. Our varsity level coaching staff are very experienced in developing the essential skills of softball, as well as improving the speed, strength and overall conditioning level of each player.

We are looking for committed, coachable athletes, that strive to improve and learn the value of teamwork.

Home Field:
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
22062 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. 92688