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THIS WEBSITE IS DEDICATED TO MY WONDERFUL AND LOVING SISTER KATHY E. HUNT-ELLSWORTH FEBRUARY 1959 TO DECEMBER 2008 R.I.P. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND CHERISH YOU FOR THE SISTER WHO DID NOT LET HER PARALYZED BODY LIMIT HER MIND AND SOUL.
Coch Stan's bio can be located on the My Site News section at the bottom.
First Nation Fastpitch Softball Academy was established in August 1975. First Nation's goal is to assist young pitchers and catchers in achieving the highest level of expertise in the sport of fast pitch softball pitching and catching. This website is used for providing information on individual pitchers and catchers and their achievments and scheduling lessons.
Wednesday, March 25
ON APRIL 1, 2009 FIRST NATION IS MOVING TO A NEW SITE. WE WILL BE MOVING TO STADIUM GOLF CENTER & BATTING CAGES, 2990 MURPHY CANYON, RD. SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Saturday, December 30
TO VIEW ALL FIRST NATION PITCHERS AND CATCHERS ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2008 GO TO MY SITE NEWS
Thursday, September 24
HOW FIRST NATION "A" TRAVEL AND ALLSTARS PITCHERS AND CATCHERS DID IN 2009 SUMMER SEASON
Congratulations to all the "A" Travel and Allstars pitchers and catchers who reached either the 2009 National Tournament or Triple Crown World Series:
TRAVEL
18&U
Ariel Craig, pitcher, Legacy, 9th place, ASA "A" National Tournament held in Las Vegas, NV
16&U
Laurisa Galeazzi, pitcher, Gamers, National Champions, USTBA Fast Pitch National Tournament held in Lakeside, CA
Des Mejia, pitcher, Gamers, National Champions, USTBA Fast Pitch National Tournament held in Lakeside, CA
Alyssa Reynolds, pitcher, Gamers, National Champions, USTBA Fast Pitch National Tournament held in Lakeside, CA
Katie Watkins, pitcher, Power Surge, Runner Up, International Fast Pitch Association Natoinal Tournament held in Texas.
14&U
Savanah Eackhardt, pitcher, San Diego Elite, 45th place, 14&U ASA "A" National Tournament held in Marietta, GA
Molly Hutchinson, catcher, TNL Gold, 9th place, ASA "A" National Tournament held in Marietta, GA
Shelley Proctor, pitcher, Hurricanes, 12th place, ASA "A" National Tournament held in Marietta, GA
Kylie Steagill, pitcher, San Diego Eltie, 45 place, ASA "A" National Tournament held in Marietta, GA
Kimmy Triolo, pitcher, Power Surge, 13th place, Triple Crown World Seris held in Park City, UT
Megan Vincent, pitcher, Power Surge, 13th place, ASA "A" Western National Tournament held in Mt Vernon, WA.
12&U
Natalie Evans, pitcher, San Diego Strokes, 9th place, ASA "A" Western National Tournament held in Tracy, CA
Makayla Martin, pitcher, TNL, 4th place, ASA "A" Western National Tournament held in Tracy, CA
ALLSTARS
14&U
Keana Nakata, pitcher, Bonita Valley Gold, 6th place, ASA "B" Western National Tournament held in Utah, SOCAL State Champions, South San Diego District Champions.
12&U
Rachel Everett, pitcher, Bonita Valley Silver, Champions, NSA "B" Western National Tournament held in WA.
Reyna Jamison, pitcher, Bonita Valley Gold, Champions, ASA "B" Western National Tournament held in OR, SOCAL State Champions, South San Diego District Champions
Kellie White, pitcher, Bonita Valley Gold, Champions, ASA "B" Western National Tournament held in OR, SOCAL State Champions, South San Diego District Champions
Well done lady's.
Thursday, September 24
LAURISA GALEAZZI, DES MEJIA & ALYSSA REYNOLDS 2009 16&U USTBA USA FAST PITCH NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to Alyssa, Des and Laurisa in helping their team the 16&U Gamers in winning the 2009 16&U USTBA USA Fast Pitch National Championship. The Gamers played at the new fields in Lakeside, CA. Alyssa has been with FN for a little over 5 months, Des has been with FN over a year and half and Laurisa has been with FN for a little a year. Each has shown a potential that will allow them to excel at whatever level they choose. Keep working hard and congratulations on your National Championship.
Sunday, August 2
KELLIE WHITE AND REYNA JAMISON AND TEAM MATES WIN THE 2009 ASA "B" 12&U WESTERN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to Kellie White and Reyna Jamison in assisting their team mates on the 12&U Gold Bonita Valley Allstars in becoming the 2009 ASA 12&U "B" Western National Champions. Kellie and Reyna did a fantastic job winning 11 games and loosing only 1 and coming out of the loosers bracket to become the Western National Champs. Both Reyna and Kellie have been with First Nation a little under a full year. Kellie is pictured above. Again congratulations ladies on a job well done, champs.
Saturday, August 1
RACHEL EVERETT AND HER 2009 BONITA VALLEY 12&U SILVER ALLSTARS WIN NSA "B" 12&U NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to Rachel Everett and her 2009 Bonita Valley 12&U "Silver" Allstar team in winning the NSA "B" 12&U National Championship. Her team played in 7 games total and came of out of the looser brackets to take the championship. Rachel pitched in almost all of the games and in the Championship Game. She has been with First Nation for less than 1 year and has shown great potential. Great job Rachel and your team mates on a job well done, way to go Champs.
Monday, July 6
CONGRATULATIONS TO TORREY ROOKE & MEGAN SALCIDO IN WINNING THE COLORADO SPARKLER TOURNAMENT
There are 3 prestigious showcase tournaments held on the 4th of July week. They are the Boulder, Fireworks, and Sparkler. They are held in Colorado and teams through out the nation come to play and be evaluated by college coaches. They have pool play then bracket play to determine a winner. Each tournament has over 70 teams.
I am proud to announce that Torrey Rooke and Megan Salcido and their team mates on Power Surge Gold won the Sparkler Tournament. Each young lady is a junior this high school season. Megan has been with First Nation since she was 12 years old and Torrey came in as a 14 year old. Both have distinguished themselves as not only very good pitchers but academically also. Well done ladies you have a very bright future
Sunday, June 28
ARIEL CRAIG AND HER TEAM MATES EARN A BERTH TO THE 2009 18&U ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to Ariel Craig and her team mates on Legacy in earning a berth to the 2009 18&U ASA National Championship Tournament. Ariel has been with First Nation for almost 3 years and has developed into a very fine pitcher with a bright future. She and her team mates will be competing at Nationals from July 27h thru Aug 3 in Las Vegas. Good luck and have fun.
Sunday, June 14
SARAH JENKINS AND HER TEAM MATES WIN A BERTH TO THE 2009 16&U ASA NATIONALS CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
Congratulation to Sarah Jenkins and her team mates in winning a berth to the 2009 16&U ASA National Championship Tournament. Sarah has been with First Nation since she was 12 and has developed into a very fine pitcher. She and her team mates will attend the 16&U Nationals from July 27th thru August 2nd in Sioux Falls, SD. Great job Sarah and have fun at Nationals.
Monday, June 8
MOLLY HUTCHINSON AND HER TEAM MATES WIN A BERTH TO 2009 14&U ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Molly and her team mates on TNL (Gold) for winning a berth to the 2009 ASA 14&U National Championships. Molly is a catcher who has been with First Nation since she was 10 years old. Molly is really progressing nicely into a fine receiver. She and her team mates will be attending the ASA Nationals in Georgia from 27 July thru 2 Aug. Great job Molly and have fun at Nationals
Monday, June 8
SHELLEY PROCTOR AND HER TEAM MATES WIN A BERTH TO 2009 14&U ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Shelley Proctor and her Hurricane team mates on winning a berth to the 2009 14&U ASA National Championship. Shelley is a pitcher and has been with First Nation for almost 3 years and has progressed nicely. Shelley and her team mates will be attending the 14&U National Championships in Georgia from July 27th thru Aug 2 of 2009. Great job Shelley and have fun at Nationals.
Monday, June 8
SAVANAH ECKHARDT, LAUREN ELLIOTT & KYLIE STEAGALL AND TEAM MATES WIN BERTH TO THE 2009 14&U ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Savanah, Lauren, Kylie and their team mates on San Diego Elite in winning a berth to 2009 14&U National Championships. Savanah has only been with First Nation for about 6 months, Lauren started about 3 months ago and Kylie has been with First Nation for almost a year. Each are pitchers and have shown very good progress. All three and their team mates will be attending the ASA National Championships in Georgia from 27 July thru 2 August. Great job ladies and have fun at Nationals.
Friday, May 22
FIRST NATION HIGH SCHOOL PITCHERS WHOSE TEAMS QAULIFIED FOR 2009 SAN DIEGO CIF SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to the following high school pitchers whose team qualified for the 2009 San Diego CIF Softball Championship Tournament:
Ariel Criag, Jr, Poway High School
Breanna Eacker, Fr, Madison High School
Lorena Klopp, Jr, Steele Canyon High School
Chrissy Lopez, So, Valhalla High School
Des Mejia, Fr, Granite Hills High School
Laura Nelson, Sr, Mount Miguel High School
Torrey Rooke, So, Valhalla High School
Megan Salcido, Brawley High School
Chelsea Velovich, Sr, West Hill High School
Great job ladies now go out there and have fun.
Friday, May 8
FIRST NATION LIST OF PITCHERS WHO MADE THEIR 2009 LEAGUE ALLSTARS
Congratulations to the following pitchers who made their 2009 league allstars:
14&U
Madison Hauseur, Navajo Allstars
Dani McMillian, Navajo Allstars
Keana Nakata, Bonita Valley (Gold) Allstars
12&U
Sydney Adams, Navajo (White) Allstars
Rachel Everett, Bonita Valley (Silver) Allstars
Reyna Jamison, Bonita Valley (Gold) Allstars
Nicole Tajima, PQ (Boltz) Allstars
Kellie White, Bonita Valley (Gold) Allstars
10&U
Alexis Bernabe, Imperial Beach Allstars
Leilani Duarte, Clairemont Allstars
Sarah Fragoso, Navajo (White) Allstars
Hannah Groll, Santee Allstars
Krstana Jojc, PQ (Lightning) Allstars
Amanda Knighton, Valley Mesa (Green) Allstars
Carly Pearson, East County (Gold) Allstars
Trisha Turner, Tierra Canyon Allstars
Great job girls and have fun representing your leagues in championship play.
Wednesday, April 15
CHELSEA VELOVICH VERBALS TO UNIVERSITY SAN DIEGO
Chelsea Velovich has verballed to University San Diego. Chelsea is a senior at West Hills High School. She will be attending USD beginning of 2009 fall season. USD is a NCAA D1 university located her in San Diego. A photo of Chelsea can be seen in the Album Section on this website. Great job Chelsea and good luck at USD
Sunday, March 1
2009 FIRST NATION HIGH SCHOOL PITCHERS
Congratulations to the following 2009 First Nation High School Pitchers:
Maddy Adams, SO, JV, Patrick Henry High School
Kyla Clapham, SO, JV, Valhalla High School
Ariel Craig, JR, Varsity, Poway High School
BreeAnna Eaker, FR, Varsity, Madison High School
Laurisa Galeazzi, FR, JV, Granite Hills High School
Brittany Hopkins, FR, JV, Steel Canyon High School
Sarah Jenkins, SO, JV, West Hills High School
Lorena Klopp, JR, Varsity, Steele Canyon High School
Megan Lerno, SO, Varsity, Southwest El Centro High School
Chrissy Lopez, SO, Varsity, Valhalla High School
Erica Lopez, FR, Varsity, Imperial High School
Itza Lopez-Portillo, FR, Varsity, Mater Dei High School
Des Mejia, FR, Varsity, Granite Hills High School
Laura Nelson, SR, Varsity, Mount Miguel High School
Alyssa Nisperos, JR, Varsity, Imperial High School
Lyndsey Pritchard, FR, Varsity, Santa Fe High School
Torrey Rooke, SO, Varsity, Valhalla High School
Megan Salcido, SO, Varsity, Brawley High School
Megan Vincent, FR, Freshman Team, Poway High School
Chelsea Velovich, SR, West Hills High School
Katie Watkins, SO, JV, Steel Canyon High School
Great job ladies and keep up the good work.
Wednesday, April 15
LORENA KLOPP VERBALS EARLY TO SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSTY
Lorena Klopp verbals early with San Diego State University. Presently Lorena is a junior at Steele Canyon High School. San Diego State is a NCAA D1 university located here in San Diego. Lorena will start her college classes in the fall of 2010. Great Job Lorena and good luck.
FIRST NATION HALL OF FAME
The following are the pitchers who have graduated from First Nation and pitched at the college level and graduated. These girls are honored because they went through the process of learning how to pitch and received their education at the same time. Listing shows name, year of graduation from First Nation, graduation date from college and level played in college:
Tammi Woods, 1977 / 1981, NAIA
Candi Branch, 1977 / 1981, DIV III
Brooke Smits, 1978 / 1982, DIV III
Harley Brookes, 1978 / 1982, DIV III
Megan O'Connors, 1979 / 1983, NAIA
Stephanie Hernandez, 1981 / 1985, DIV II
Lisa Garrett, 1981 / 1985, DIV II
Emily Spantiky, 1982 / 1986, NAIA
Jessica Gonzales, 1984 / 1988, DIV II
Kathy Banks, 1984 / 1988, DIV III
Lindsey Banks, 1986 / 1989, DIV III
Valerie Rodriquez, 1986 / 1989, DIV II
Erica Trueblood (Little Deer), 1988 / 1992, DIV I
Valerie Timothy, 1990 / 1994, DIV II
Jennifer Esquire (Bright Smile), 1992 / 1996, DIV I
Lisa Gonzales, 1995 / 1999, DIV I
Jamie Ballenger, 1996 / 2000, NAIA
Tekae Malandris, 2000 / 2004, DIV I
Kirstin Wilson, 2002 - 2006, DIV III
Leila Dolfo, 2005-2009, DIV I
Roxy Lambert, 2005-2009, DIV III
Melissa Lerno, 2005-2009, JC/NAIA
Note: Girls who have a name listed after them in ( ) are American Indian
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