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Friday, April 24
Kelsi Redding signs with Scottsdale CC ! ! !
Kelsi Redding will be playing for Arizona legend of a coach Bob Swan at Scottsdale CC beginning this fall. Coach Swan saw Kelsi pitcing in Phoenix last year during the State ASA tournament and made note. CONGRATULATIONS KELSI ! ! !
Friday, July 17
Former Arizona Sunfire player earns conference honors!
Sarah Kiser, former Sunfire player, earned conference honors playing for CW Post College in New York. She was named the East Coast Conference pitcher of the year for 2009. Congratulations Sara!
Wednesday, March 18
Tomi Mooney IronCloud signs with North Platte CC in Nebraska ! ! !
Tomi has signed with North Platte College in Nebraska. After the Sunfires run in into Saturdays games in the Colorado Sparkler last year Tomi was noticed by the North Platte coaching staff. Tomi attends Willcox High School and will play again this summer with the Sunfire. Congratulations Tomi ! ! !
Tuesday, September 11
Ex Player for Coach Trinidad with George Bush!
One of coach Trinidad's ex-players (Andrea Padia) who is in the Navy on the USS Abraham Lincoln was lucky enough to get her picture with President Bush. President Bush took a tour of the USS Abraham Lincoln to announced his "Mission Accomplished" message regarding the war in Iraq. (Andrea in standing in front of President Bush)
Andrea played for coach Trinidad at El Rio Bobby Sox and at Tucson High School.
Dre, we are proud of you!!
Particpating in College Sports
If your daughter participates in high school athletics and wishes to continue in college, you may want to check if the colleges your daughter is interested in are governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility rules.
The NCAA governs athletics at 975+ colleges and universities in the United States. NCAA schools are classified into three divisions: I, II, and III. Schools in Division I compete at the "major college" level and their athletic programs must meet strict requirements; the requirements for Division II and III schools are less strict than those for Division I schools, which may make the athletic programs seem less competitive. If your daughter wants to participate in athletics as a college freshman at any Division I or II school, she must register and be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
Your daughter should ask her high school guidance counselor for clearinghouse registration materials. If the school does not have these forms, the counselor can call the clearinghouse at 877-262-1492 to get free copies. Your teenager then completes the student-release form and mails or faxes the white copy to the clearinghouse, along with a registration fee. The yellow & pink copies are for the high school. Your daughters high school must send the yellow copy, along with an official copy of his high school transcript,to the clearinghouse. After graduation, the high school must send the clearinghouse a copy of your daughter's final transcript that confirms graduation from high school.
The NCAA requires that high school students complete certain core-course requirements to be eligible as a student athlete in college. There are also very strict rules about how colleges can recruit student athletes for admission. Your daughter may want to call the clearinghouse to receive materials explaining all the rules and procedures (ask for the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete") or she can go to the NCAA web site: www.ncaa.org.
The NCAA stresses the importance of finding a college that is a good fit for your teenager, not only athletically, but academically as well. Make sure your teenager looks at graduation rates for athletes in her sport at each school she is interested in. What matters in the long run is your daughter's college education.
Wednesday, September 17
How To Get Colleges Softball Programs Interested
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!! TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO READ, IT WILL BE WORTH YOUR WHILE!!!!
Do you know that the NCAA does not allow College Softball Coaches to intiate the first verbal (off-campus) contact with a player they are interested in recruiting until July 1st, prior to the player's Senior Year in High School??
Now ask yourself, how do they know who they want to recruit on July 1st???
In most cases, College Softball Coaches begin their contact with players they are interested in who: 1) have sent them "Letters of Interest" and a detailed profile over the past several years 2) they have seen play at tournaments 3) they have seen play at Camps/Clinics sponsored by the University 4) they have seen play via a Skills Video
Too often College Softball Coaches do not know of players who would be interested in their program, and miss an opportunity to gain a scholarship player. IF COLLEGE COACHES DO NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU, THEY CAN NOT RECRUIT YOU!!!!
So, how do you get noticed and when do you start??
List below are THE THREE "KEYS" TO GAINING EXPOSURE!!!
STEP 1------BEGIN A COLLEGE SEARCH AND SEND "LETTERS OF INTEREST" AND A PROFILE TO COLLEGE SOFTBALL PROGRAMS AS EARLY AS YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR!!!!!
The NCAA allows for College Softball Coaches to respond to any written request from an intersted player, AT ANY TIME, EVEN PRIOR TO THE JULY 1st DATE.----------The NCAA also allows College Softball Coaches to talk with any player WHO CONTACTS THEM, prior to the July 1st date.------The NCAA allows College Softball Coaches to talk with players at CAMPS/CLINICS sponsored by the University that a player attends
STEP 2-----INFORM COLLEGE SOFTBALL COACHES WHERE THEY CAN SEE YOU PLAY, IN PERSON
Too often College Softball Coaches attend National, Regional, State, and Local fast pitch tournaments with no specific knowledge of which players will be attending the tournament. Many tournaments have over 1,000 players in attendance.
Now ask yourself, wouldn't it be nice if they already knew in advance which players they want to take a look at???
www.fastpitchrecruit.com provides players and College Softball Coaches our exclusive "NOW PLAYING AT" forum, which lists player profiles who will be attending National, Regional, State, and Local events. The "NOW PLAYING AT" forum is regularly reviewed by over 600 College Softball Coaches. These Coaches can print the player profiles and take with them to tournaments they will be attending.
STEP 3---COMPLETE A "SKILLS VIDEO"
By the end of your Freshman year you should have a skills video. It should be updated by the middle of your Junior year.
Nearly every College Softball Coach who responds to a "Letter of Interest" will ask for a "Skills Video" of the player. Many College Programs have limited budgets and recruit players based only on a "Skills Video" of a player.
With the high cost of making tapes, postage, and your time in sending tapes, there has to be a better way.
www.fastpitchrecruit.com has the answer!!! "STREAMING, ON-LINE, SKILLS VIDEOS" which are viewable by over 600 College Softball Coaches, 24/7, 365 days per year. Now, even College Coaches who you have not contacted can see your video!!!! How is that for exposure!!!!
START GAINING EXPOSURE TODAY!!!!!
www.fastpitchrecruit.com provides all the "tools" you need to get noticed!!!!
Take advantage of a TRIAL MEMBERSHIP, AT NO COST to see all the "tools" provided.
Complete a profile, view our member College Softball Coaches, review Academic and Athletic information of over 1200 Colleges with Softball Programs, use our prepared "Letters of Interst" to send to College Coaches, and post your "Now Playing At" schedule.
Web site: http://www.fastpitchrecruit.com
E-mail: info@fastpitchrecruit.com
Fruits of Coaching
Coach Trinidad is currently coaching in his 25th year of girls Fast pitch softball. Starting in 1983 at El Rio Bobby Sox in Tucson, AZ. There he coached many young girls on regular season teams as well as All star teams. "In all the years of coaching Bobby Sox, ASA and High School, all I have are memories of teaching young ladies the game of softball. Many go on to play in college/accept a scholarship for a another sport or pursue their college education through academics. They always reminisce of playing the team sport of softball as an experience they never forget."
One of the many special young ladies that coach Trinidad had the pleasure of teaching the game of softball is Tairia Flowers. At first a young Tairia (a native Tucsonan) began her softball career in the outfield. But that was just not suited for her, she needed to stay busy. That year our team needed a catcher, so Tairia volunteered, thus starting a her career. She excelled at position and made the roster to the All star teams for the next 4 years. Notice was taken by an Elite ASA team called the 14U Arizona Cats at the time coched by Clark Enterline & Gale Bundrick. She stayed in the Cats organization through the 16u team playing for Mel Byrge. She then was recruited by the Phoenix Storm, played for Rick Beach, and excelled there. Tairia eventually was offered a scholarship to attend UCLA. She made the Womens Olympic teams and played in many parts of the world. Her determination, dedication and just being a great young lady eventually paid off as she now is an Olympic Gold Medalists for the USA Olympic softball team. What a great accomplishment for her, If there was ever a role model that young softball players should follow, it IS Tairia Flowers.
Congratulations T ... for winning the GOLD at the Olympics in Athens and Silver in Bejing!
We are all BLESSED to know you
Lots of Love T ... Coach Trinidad
More Ladies that have played for Coach Trinidad at one time or another whether it was Tucson El Rio Bobby Sox, ASA (Bandits, Scramblers, Sunfire or Under Pressure), Tucson High or Flowing Wells high schools:
Candace Abrams University of Arizona
Melissa Abril
Krystal Aguilar (Mother of one)
Breana Altamirano(mother of one)
Monique & Veronica Alvarez(sisters)
Michelle Anderson Eastern New Mexico
Edna Araujo (Cousin-mother of two)
Linda Araujo Pima College (Cousin-mother of two)
Elyse Becerril will attend Univeristy of Arizona
Monique Becerril University of Arizona(Pharmacy)
Alysson Beetso
Jennifer Blaylock
Jessica Bogart
Rebecca Bornstein University of Missouri
Whitney Braswell
Angelica & Danielle Bravo(sisters)
Stephanie Camacho (Mother of two)
Elisa Camargo
Angelica Carley Eastern Arizona
Clarissa Carley (Mother of two)
Celina Castillo Pima College/Angelo State University
Stephanie Carrasco Arizona Western JC/New Mexico State University
Vicki Chavarria
Yvette Chavez Pima College
Jody Clark Western New Mexico
Nicole Cogelja Northern Arizona University
Tai Cook (Kicking it in Cali!!!)
Lisette Cota Pima College
Veronica Cota
Amber Curtis University of South Carolina(Law School)
Danielle DeGrate Arizona State (Marketing)
Amy (Dietrich) Vega University of Arizona (Teacher)
Briana Diaz
Megan Doe University of Michigan
Kit Dorman Tucson Police Officer
Shawna Ebert Pima College/University of Arizona(Teaching)
Patty Egan Binghamton University
Renee Espinosa Central Arizona JC/Florida State University
Diana Faulkner Howard College
Rachelle Federico (Cal-Basketball)
Deidra Felix
Denise Figuera
Melissa Forte(mother of one)
Ashley Frank
Amanda Fuentes (cousin)
Karla & Keri Gall(sisters)
Shannon Galanek Arizona Western
Nicole Garcia
Kelly Gillespie Univ. of Texas at San Antonio (International Business)
Heather Groff
Tanya Groff Central Arizona College
Mary Hamamoto (Mother of one)
Merlinda Hawkins(Las Cruces)(Nursing School)
Vicky Hernandez(Las Cruces)(Mother of one)
DeAnna Hill (Mother of one)
Charity Hilton
Katie Huerstel
Jenny Hurley Pima College
Amanda Jaure (mother of one)
Marcy Juarez
Katie Johnson Arizona Western JC
Sarah Kiser CW Post University
Brie Ladd
Nicole Lara Pima College
Marti Larriva University of Arizona
Lottie Larson
Robin Leathers
Kelly Leon Pima College
Lori Leon Central Arizona JC(University of Iowa)
Arlene Locklin Grambling University/Alcorn State (Basketball)
Angel Lopez
Maribel Lopez University of Arizona (Engineering-IBM)
Nicole & Rez Lopez (sisters) University of Arizona
Patricia Lopez University of Arizona(Engineering-Raytheon)
Vivian Lopez (Mother of two)
Roberta Loya
Jennifer Marquez
Barbie Martinez Pima College
Jennifer Martinez Pima College/University of Arizona
Kandice Machain Bowling Green University(Sports Business)
Briana Mason (mother of one)
Amber Mattox
Cassandra McCommons Eastern New Mexico
Mia McCorkle University of Arizona (Engineering)
Michelle McLain
Tomi Mooney North Platte College(Nebraska)
Sarita Moraga Pima College/University of Arizona(Teacher)
Cathy Moreno Angelo State University
Angelica Mendez Pima College (Banking)
Gina Mendoza
Rebecca Mendoza
Patricia Mendoza
Kenzie Meisenberg Central Arizona/Kentucky
Cristen Miller (Mother of two)
Monica Montijo Harvard University
Laura Neidkowski
Alisha Ortega (Paramedic)
Monica Ortega (Mother of one)
Marissa Ortiz (mother of three)
Andrea Padias Howard College(U.S. Navy)
Jennifer Perez
Vanessa Pedraza
Maribel Pro (mother of two)
Rebekah Quiroz Pima College/Pima College Asst. Coach
Amy Redding
Cara Redmond Angelo State University
Michelle Rios
Senaida Robles (Mother of one)
Danielle Rodriguez University of Arizona
Erica Rodriguez Tucson Beauty College
Rosie Rodriguez
Debbie Romero
Josie Rosovich Howard College
Flor Ruiz (mother of one)
Sandy Ruiz
Lauren Sabia Pima Community College
Dena & Elaine Samaniego
Breana Smith (Peanut)
Veronica Soto
Kelly Sotomayor New Mexico Highlands
Adriana Suarez
Robyn Sullivan Grand Canyon University (Basketball)
Leticia & Lupita Sylvain
Melanie & Yvonne Trejo
Michelle Trinidad(daughter) Northern Arizona University (Music/English)
Renata Trinidad(daughter) Howard College(Distribution Mgmt)
Rosa Trinidad (sister)
Janelle Turner
Liz Valenzuela (mother of one living in Canada)
Regina Vasquez
Ana Vega Central Arizona
Sara Vega (Realty)
Lauren Waite
Elise Ware Bradley University (Engineering)
Amber Yancy
Clarissa Yanez (Mother of one)
Yvonne Zamorano (mother of two)
Monday, February 20
Special Guests for AZ Sunfire !
The Arizona Sunfire players, parents and coaching staff received a special visit by Olympic Gold Medalists Tairia Flowers and Natasha Watley before their practice Wednesday February 15. Tairia & Natasha were in Tucson to practice with the USA National Team that week at Hillenbrand Stadium on the U of A Campus. Tairia & Natasha spoke to the Sunfire players and parents on their hard work, teamwork, sacrifices and commitment they both have endured in their softball careers in making their dreams come true. After speaking to the team, Tairia & Natasha took even more time in their busy schedule to take pictures with each individual player, team picture and also signed autographs as well.
To Tairia & Natasha,
We want to Thank you from our hearts for taking time in your busy schedule to speak to our players and parents. Your words do make a difference.
Thank You Coach Trinidad
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