Texas Shockwave 18U Gold: Welcome

     The Texas Shockwave has a proven record and has been very successful in past tournaments attended.  Some of our Accomplishments in 2008 - - - May, 2008:  1st Place Win at NAFA Memorial Day Tournament ; Summer 2008: 4th Place out of 257 teams at CO Sparkler; July, 2008: 9th Place out of 80 teams at NAFA Nationals in Sulphur, Louisiana.  In 2009 finished 9th at the Colorado Fireworks and 13th at the IFA Nationals in Beaumont, Texas and going undefeated in most showcase events. Several of the Shockwave Gold players also ended their 2009 High School season making All State Teams.

     In the past, the team has attended various college round robins, AFA and IFA Qualifiers, AFA and IFA 18U Nationals, ASA Gold Qualifiers in Houston, Beaumont, Georgia, Tulsa, San Antonio, Fort Worth and Oklahoma City, 18U Sparkler in Colorado, Colorado Fireworks, Florida Rising Stars, Elite Showcases in McKinney/Plano in summer and fall, San Antonio Showcase, Ronald McDonald and various other events. Players also attended and did well at the various NFCA camps, Blue chip recruitment camp and Colorado Sparkler Allstar Games.

     In 2009-2010, our plans are to attend the following: Easton Elite Showcases, Stars over Texas Showcase, Ronald McDonald, Fireworks-Colorado tournament, ASA Gold Qualifiers, IFA Qualifiers and Nationals, Florida Rising Stars, ASA Gold Nationals and various other college showcases and round robins.

For additional information about our team, the coaching staff, team philosphy, please contact Henry Ondrey, Team Manager, Cell: 713-419-7715, Email: hondrey@comcast.net


For information about our 2009-2010 Schedule of Tournaments, Showcase Events and Fundraisers, go to the News & Tournament Information section of our website.


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Shockwave Coaches ....

Some of sports greatest coaches ever --- their philosophies and wisdoms cross the boundaries of their sports and are applicable in all athletic endeavors, and indeed, all aspects of life and society.


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SHOCKWAVE GOALS ARE:

To Constantly Improve Softball Skills;
To Develop A Highly Competitive, Successful Team;
To Encourage a Positive Attitude ---
While Still Keeping The Game Fun!

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There are 4 LESSONS IN LIFE that we should follow:

1) BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD - Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

2) DON'T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY - Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

3) DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS - Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings. sadness, and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

4) ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST - Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgement, self-abuse, and regret.

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WORDS OF WISDOM:

From Lisa Fernandez (3 time Olympic Gold Winner): "FROM MY EXPERIENCE AS AN ATHLETE, MY ADVICE WOULD BE TO KEEP YOUR SCHOOL WORK AS A PRIORITY, BECAUSE SPORTS WILL GET THE COACHES TO LOOK AT YOU AND EVEN OFFER YOU A SCHOLARSHIP, BUT ONLY GRADES WILL GET YOU IN TO THE UNIVERSITY. GOOD LUCK!"

THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF HITTING - GET A GOOD PITCH TO HIT!"

“HARD WORK BEATS TALENT WHEN TALENT DOESNT WORK HARD"

"SUCCESS COMES IN CANS... NOT CAN'TS."

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