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JOURNEY TO THE
NEXT
LEVEL
MISSION STATEMENT
Playing HARD with DEDICATION to TEAM, and PRIDE to do your BEST while most of all maintaining a CHRISTIAN ATTITUDE is the BIRMINGHAM VIPERS mission for a WINNING ORGANIZATION."
HISTORY OF THE BIRMINGHAM VIPERS
The Birmingham Viper organization was begun in the Fall of 1996 by Jerry Shurbet and Larry Willis with two teams, a 13 year old team and a 14 year old team. The younger team was coached by Jerry Shurbet and Gary Sheffield and the older team by Kim Hudson and Rick Christophel. Both teams played a similar schedule in the Summer of 1997 and the 14U team placed 5th in the NSA "B" Nationals in Lakeland, Florida.
In the Fall of 1997 , the teams were combined into one 16 year old team that played through the Summer of 1998, coached by Kim Hudson and Rick Christophel, and played in the NSA "A" Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. Since those humble beginnings, the Vipers presently have a 10U team, two 12U teams, three 14U teams, two 16U teams, and two 18U teams. In 2006, the following teams participated in the ASA Nationals: 10U-Moline, Illinois, 12U-Bloomington, Indiana, 14U-Johnson City, Tennessee, 16U-Seattle, Washington.
In 2007 our 18U teams participated in the Hall of Fame Tournament in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the USFA Nationals in Panama City, Florida. We are very proud of our 2006 16U team that finished tied for first place with the Orange County Batbusters (who won the 16U ASA Nationals) in the prestigious Boulder, Colorado tournament and finished fifth in the ASA Nationals. We have had many coaches who gave of their time and expertise to the organization, however Jerry Shurbet is the only coach who has been with the organization from beginning to present.
Since 1999, we are proud to say that over seventy Viper players have continued their softball careers at the college level. We hope to continue this trend to develop players to their capacity and provide a platform for them to the college ranks.
WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE AND WE HOPE YOU ENJOY OUR WEBSITE. WHILE VISITING PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SIGN OUR GUESTBOOK. PLEASE COME BY AND VISIT US SOON IN THE 18U DIVISION IN A TOURNAMENT NEAR YOU.
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VIPER ORGANIZATION
2008 CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 7TH 2008
2:30 TILL 5:30
VIPER DOME
THE COACHING STAFF AND THE ENTIRE VIPER ORGANIZATION WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ALL PLAYERS AND PARENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2008 BIRMINGHAM VIPERS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY WHICH WILL BE HELD THIS YEAR AT THE VIPER DOME. I KNOW EVERYONE WILL HAVE A GOOD TIME AND PLENTY OF GOOD THINGS TO EAT.
WHAT TO BRING
WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SIDE DISHES. (EXAMPLES: POTATO SALAD, MAC AND CHEESE,ETC)
JUST LIKE LAST YEAR WE WILL BE COLLECTING CHRISTMAS ITEMS FOR TOYS - FOR - TOTS. THIS IS A SMALL WAY WE CAN MAKE A KIDS CHRISTMAS ONE THEY WILL REMEMBER FOR YEARS TO COME.
AFTER COLLECTING ALL THE TOYS WE WILL DELIVER THEM TO THE COLLECTION CENTER AND I KNOW YOU WILL MAKE SOME KIDS HAPPY ON CHRISTMAS DAY. THANKS IN ADVANCE TO EACH OF YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO TO MAKE THIS EVENT A BIG SUCCESS EACH AND EVERY YEAR.
YOUR ARE REQUESTED TO DROP OFF FOOD ITEMS AND PLAYERS AT THE VIPER DOME AND THEN DRIVE TO THE CHURCH DOWN THE ROAD TO PARK. ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE TO HAVE SHUTTLES FOR THE DRIVERS BACK TO THE DOME.
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VIPER PRACTICE
TO BE ANNOUNCED
NO PRACTICE SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.
STAY TUNED
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND, YOU ARE TO CALL COACH RODNEY PROMPTLY.
TALLADEGA WEEKEND
OCTOBER 3 - 5, 2008
AS ALWAYS, YOU CONTINUE TO SURPRISE US WITH YOUR HARD WORK, DEDICATION AND PRIDE TO THE VIPER ORGANIZATION. THE COACHING STAFF WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE PARENTS THAT PARTICIPATED AND WORKED THE BOOTHS AT THE RACE. I KNOW IT WAS A LONG DAY BUT THE TIME WENT BY FAST. I JUST WISH THE DRIVE BACK WOULD HAVE GONE FASTER BUT THAT IS LIFE ON TALLEDEGA RACE DAY.
FOR THE ONES THAT WORKED THE RACE YOU WILL GET CREDIT TOWARD THE COST OF PLAYING FOR THE SUMMER SEASON OF 2009.
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS
COACH JERRY STARTED THE VIPER ORGANIZATION AND IF NOT FOR YOU AND YOUR LEADERSHIP WE WOULD NOT BE ENJOYING THE SUCCESS WE NOW HAVE.
YOUR DEDICATION TO GIRLS SOFTBALL IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA IS UNPRESIDENTED AND WE NEED TO MAKE SURE WE CONTINUE TO PLAY AND COMPETE AT A LEVEL JERRY WOULD BE PROUD OF.
COACH JERRY, WE THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU STOOD FOR AND HOW YOU REPRESENTED THE VIPER ORGANIZATION. YOUR LONG HOURS, SUPPORT AND GUIDENCE OF GIRLS SOFTBALL IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
TO SAY YOU WILL BE MISSED IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN THE HEARTS OF EVERY VIPER PLAYER, COACH AND PARENT YOU HAVE TOUCHED. WE HAVE LOST A GREAT MAN AND AMBASADOR FOR SOFTBALL, BUT NOW JERRY IS RECEIVING ALL THE REWARDS AND CROWNS HE EARNED HERE ON EARTH.
EACH TIME A VIPER TEAM TAKES THE FIELD WE KNOW YOU WILL BE WATCHING FROM THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE AND ROOTING US ON TO VICTORY.
COACH JERRY, THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE AND WHAT YOU MEAN TO THE VIPER ORGANIZATION.
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ARE YOU A CHAMPION
ON AND OFF THE FIELD?
C – Commit to Excellence
H - Humble yourself daily.
A – Attitude. You must have the right attitude.
M – Make the right adjustments in life. You must change.
P- Prepare. You must prepare like a champion daily.
I – Integrity. You must have integrity.
O – Opportunity. Every day is an opportunity to impact someone else’s life.
N – Never compromise your faith or family.
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THANKS FOR A GREAT SUMMER SEASON
THE COACHING STAFF WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE PLAYERS, PARENTS AND WEEKEND SUPPORTERS FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND HARD WORK THIS SUMMER SEASON. WITHOUT THIS DEDICATION THE VIPER ORGANIZATION WOULD BE JUST ANOTHER TRAVEL BALL TEAM. BUT AS YOU ARE AWARE, IT IS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE AND WINNINGEST PROGRAMS IN THE SOUTHEAST.
IT WAS A LONG AND SOMTIMES HOT (LOUISIANNA - FLORIDA) SUMMER SEASON. WE LEARNED A LOT AND BY THE END OF THE YEAR GAINED VALUABLE EXPERIENCE AND MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST FOREVER. WITH THAT SAID WE NOW HAVE TO GEAR UP FOR THE FALL SEASON. SO, TAKE THIS TIME TO GET SOME REST AND BE READY TO GO THIS FALL.
HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO WEAR THE VIPER NAME AND COLORS IS SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF AND YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR IT WITH PRIDE. ONLY A SELECT FEW DURING THIER PLAYING CAREER WILL GET THE THRILL TO REPRESENTS THIS WINNING ORGANIZATION SO, NEVER TAKE IT FOR GRANTED. ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS WHEN YOU PUT THAT VIPER JERSEY ON AND GET READY TO PLAY YOUR BEST EACH AND EVERY PITCH.
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2009 SIGNING CLASS
CONTINUING THE WINNING TRADITION
TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON SO STAY TUNED.
2008 SIGNING CLASS
RYAN ASHLEY
GADSDEN STATE
KAYLA COX
GADSDEN STATE
LESLIE ROGERS
GADSDEN STATE
SHELBY GOFF
SHELTON STATE
BRANDY WORDEN
JEFF STATE
AMY CRANE
SNEAD STATE
2007 SIGNING CLASS
ERICKA YOUNG
GADSDEN STATE
ASHLEY NELSON
BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN
ASHLEY SMITH
WALLACE STATE HANCEVILLE
ALLISON REYNOLDS
WALLACE STATE HANCEVILLE
AMBER JOHNSON
WALLACE STATE HANCEVILLE
KELSIE LANTRIP
CENTRAL ALABAMA
SHANNON HOUSH
JEFF STATE
YESSENIA ZAVALA (SHORTY)
JEFF STATE
KATIE HUBBERT
BEVILL STATE
KAYLA COATS
SNEAD STATE
BARTON HUNTER
GADSDEN STATE
2006 SIGNING CLASS
DIAMOND JORDAN
BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN COLLEGE
BRANDY DICKERSON
SNEAD STATE
BROOKE ALLGOOD
WALLACE STATE HANCEVILLE
MALEAH COGGIN
JEFF STATE
GREAT JOB!!!!!
WE WILL BE TRACKING YOUR
SUCCESS.
CONTINUE TO WORK HARD AND MAKE YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND THE VIPER ORGANIZATION PROUD!
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HALL OF FAME QUALIFIER
OKLAHAOMA CITY, OK
JUNE 29 - JULY 1
WHAT A GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT
YOU PLAYED HARD AND QUALIFIED FOR THE
ASA NATIONALS
COLLEGE STATION, TX
THE VIPER ORGANIZATION IS PROUD OF YOU!
YOU HAVE CONTINUED THE WINNING TRADITIONS AND CONTINUE TO MAKE THE
VIPER ORGANIZATION ONE OF A
WINNER!
WE KNOW THE RAIN AND DELAYS WERE TOUGH, BUT YOU HAD A GOAL TO MAKE THE NATIONALS AND YOU DID IT!
THESE MEMORIES WILL BE ONES THAT WILL LAST A LIFE TIME AND THE FRIENDSHIPS WILL LAST FOREVER.
CONTINUE YOUR HARD PLAY THIS WEEKEND AND CONTINUE TO SHOW A HEART OF A
CHAMPION.
2007 BIRMINGHAM VIPERS
QUALIFIED ASA NATIONALS
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK.
ATTEND CHURCH ON SUNDAY
MAKE SURE YOU ATTEND CHURCH ON SUNDAY AND GIVE THANKS FOR THE BLESSINGS GOD HAS GIVEN EACH OF US. IF YOU HAVE ANY PRAYER REQUESTS E-MAIL ME AND I WILL MAKE SURE THEY REACH OUR LIST.
REMEMBER TO KEEP OUR NATION, PRESIDENT AND TROOPS ALONG WITH THE FAMILIES OF HURRICANE KATRINA AND 911 IN YOUR PRAYERS.
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO PRAY LIKE YOU PLAY WITH HEART AND CONVICTION AND YOUR PRAYERS WILL BE ANSWERED
A Thought For Tuesday
Bobby Simpson October 30, 2007 Copyright Higher Ground 2007
Our interim pastor told a terrific story a week ago and I want to share it with you because it applies to softball, baseball, other sports, business, math classes, and life in general. He said that a small child in the western part of Africa gave a very beautiful shell to a missionary as an offering. Knowing that the shell came from a beach quite far from the village, the missionary said "You had to walk 15-20 miles roundtrip to the beach site to get this shell. That's a very long walk," The little boy replied, "Long walk part of gift." Too often, we want to get something valuable and not pay the price. We want "something for nothing." We want the free lunch, the magic pill, the drive-through, microwave, zappable success. We must realize that success normally comes from a sacrificial, long-walk journey and not from some instantized magic. Gods gift of talent that we see in skilled performances come from the long walk and dedication we have to make and to obtain our goals and dreams.
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TODAYS WEATHER
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