Skylee James (Rancho Bernardo High, Class of 2015) verbals to the University of Illinois at Chicago where she will join TNL teammate Karissa Frazier.  Skylee is a first class young lady...  a quality player and a quality person.  Chicago will be an even more pleasant place to visit when Skylee is there.  Well deserved Sky.  You rule on the field and in the classroom.

Cheyenne Balzer (Chaparral High, Class of 2015) verbals to North Carolina State. Cheyenne is our second TNL athlete of the Class of 2015 to commit.  Great, great work Cheyenne.  You've come a long way, baby!  Your hard work has paid off and you are all set for a great college experience down in Raleigh.  Congratulations!

Kaitlin Manuel (Del Norte High, Class of 2013) verbals to the University of Pittsburgh.  Congrats Kaitlin for your hard work and great success in the classroom and on the ball field.  Kaitlin suffered a torn ACL that sidelined her most of the 2012 spring season, but she perservered and came back stronger than ever.  Kaitlin, you rock.  (1.25.13)

Kailey Hill (Class of 2014, Ramona High) verballed earlier this year to the University of San Diego.  Kailey is new to TNL and earned her verbal while playing for another organization, but we are so proud to have Kailey as part of the TNL team.  USD is a stellar academic university with a very fine softball program.  Plus Kailey can can still hang out in San Diego.  Good choice Kailey staying in America's Finest City.  (March 2012)

Natalie Peters (Class of 2015, Mt Carmel High) verbals with the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  Congrats Natalie.  Big 10 Baby!  Your TNL'ers back in SoCal will be looking forward to your matchup with TNL alum Madi McIntrye at Ohio St.  Share the TNL love. Great work Natalie.  Well deserved for a special student-athlete.  (11.20.12)

Karissa Frazier (Class of 2014, Chaparral High) verbals with the University of Illinois at Chicago.  UIC is famous for a world renowned medical school, and in 2014 a terrific student-athlete.  You're gonna be a terrific pitcher in Chicago, even if the wind is blowing out. (11.20.12)

Alexa Lavalle (Class of 2013, El Camino High) verbals with Concordia University.  Awesome Alexa.  You'll be right up the road in Irvine CA, so let us know your schedule and we'll be there to support you.  Congrats! (11.20.12)

Maddie Lerma (Class of 2013, Escondido High) verbals with Farleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ. What a fantastic opportunity and a super school, plus you are just across the river from NYC.  Great job Maddie! Congrats on being a Knight...  and hope you have plenty of Roy Hobbs Knights success on the ballfield!  (10.23.12)

Chase Snell (Class of 2013, Poway High) just verballed with the Villanova Wildcats. Congrats Chase. We'll miss ya in Philly, but thankfully you'll be playing for TNL for one more season.(7.25.12)

Chelsie Keller (Class of 2013) verbals with Hope International University in Fullerton CA.  Kudos Chelsie!  You're a princess and you're going to be a Royal.  (7.25.12)

Danielle Knoetze (Class of 2013) verbals to East Tennessee State University.  Danielle will be a Buc, but not until next year.  Congrats Danielle.  You are on your way to a great education and more fun on the softball field. (7.18.12)

Madi Myers-Cook (Class of 2013) verbals with George Washington University in Washington DC.  Madi is going to be a Colonial.  Congrats Madi! (4.23.12)

(May 8, 2013) TAMPA, Fla. - University of Notre Dame junior Laura Winter was named BIG EAST Conference Softball Player of the Year, as announced Wednesday evening during the league's annual awards banquet. Winter was one of seven Irish players to claim all-BIG EAST citations, and became a three-time first team honoree.

Winter led the BIG EAST in six major statistical categories during league play, drilling a conference-best nine home runs and 37 RBI in 64 at-bats. She also paced the conference with a .922 slugging percentage and 59 total bases. Winter is currently tied for the Notre Dame single-season record in overall home runs (17), and has chipped in a team-high 52 RBI.

The 2012 BIG EAST Pitcher of the Year, Winter made just as big of an impact in the circle, posting a conference-high 14 wins while walking only four batters in 96.1 innings, striking out 115. The 6-1 right-hander earned a total of four BIG EAST weekly awards (one player of the week, three pitcher of the week) during the regular season, and became the first Notre Dame student-athlete to win both USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Week and Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I National Player of the Week honors this season.

She became the eighth Irish player to earn the BIG EAST's top honor during the team's 18 years as a conference member, and the first primary pitcher to cop the award.

 http://www.und.com/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/050813aag.html

Come on Out and Cheer on the Blue and Gold!

High School players are on TNL hiatus while they play for their home town team.  Check back in late May after CIF season is complete for details.

12u and 7-8th graders will continue to play for TNL all winter/spring.  Check back for updates.

Recent Wizard of Oz Winners
Demonstrating Brains, Heart & Courage

4/13-14, Pair-a-Dice tournament in Las Vegas
12u: Jacey Bourgeois
14 Blue: Maria Lotta

4/27-4/28, So Cal's Finest
14 Blue-Taylor Carr 

5/11-12 Triple Crown-Mother's day tournament
12u-Shelby Maier
14 Blue-Kendra Hall with Courtney Kim-tournament MVP

5/19, 12u-OC Elite friendly
Jacey Bourgeios

5/19, 14 Blue-Power Surge friendly
Cassie Kaelber

5/19, 14 Gold-Power Surge friendly
Jordyn Nowakowski

5/25-26, 12u-ASA States
Brooklyn Pilon

5/25-26, Triple Crown Memorial Blast
14 Blue: Amanda Vasquez/Taylor Carr/Kendall Kates
14 Gold: Athena Triglia/Alison Petty

5/25-26, 16u-So Cals Finest
Gillian Norton

5/25-26, 18-Downs-So Cals Finest
Kailey Hill/Karissa Frazier

6/1-2, 14 Gold-ASA qualifier
Sydney Craven

6/1-2, 18 Gold-Surf City
Danielle Barton, Chase Snell

6/2, 14 Blue-American Athletics friendly
Cassie Kaelber, Courtney Kim

TNL Spring 2012 Accomplishements

• 18 Gold Delameter Champions Cup 1st place
• 16 Gold ASA Disney State qualifier 1st place
• 16 White Triple Crown World Series 1st place
• 14 Gold Balzer ASA State Champs
• 14 Gold Amador ASA Western National Champions
• 14 Blue ASA States 5th place qualified for Nationals
• 12 U Disney Pacific State Qualifier 1st place  

• Skylee James verbals to University of Illinois, Chicago (4.22.13)
• Cheyenne Balzer verbals to North Carolina State University (3.4.13)
• Kaitlin Manuel verbals to University of Pittsburgh (1.25.13)
• Natalie Peters verbals to University of Michigan (11.20.12)
• Karissa Frazier verbals to University of Illinois Chicago (11.20.12)
• Alexa Lavalle verbals to Concordia University (11.20.12)
• Maddie Lerma verbals to Farleigh Dickinson University (10.23.12)
• Marissa Lake verbals to Austin Peay State University (8.9.12)
• Amanda Robinson verbals to UC San Diego (8.1.12)
• Chelsie Keller verbals to Hope International University (8.7.12)
• Chase Snell verbals to Villanova University (7.25.12)
• Danielle Knoetze verbals to East Tennessee State University (7.18.12)
• Haley Swearingen signs with Northwest Christian University (7.18.12)
• Maren Lebsock signs with Concordia University (6/7/12)
• Madison Myers-Cook verbals to George Washington (4/23/12)
• Kailey Hill verbals to University of San Diego (March 2012)
• Celinna Cosio signs with Long Island University (2/10/12)
• Brianna Girardin signs with Southeasten University (2/8/12)
• Haley Kofler verbals with Weber St (2/1/12)
• Melanie Russell signs Letter of Intent with UC Davis (7/27/11)
• Molly Hutchison verbals to North Carolina State University.
• Rachel Nasland verbals to University of Notre Dame (2/6/11)
• Erica Navarette verbals to University of North Carolina Greensboro
• Delanie Gourley verbals to University of Florida (1/1/11)
• Noelle Johnson verbals to Utah State (12/31/10)
• Jaylene Ignacio verbals to San Diego State (12/11/10)
• Marie Bradvica accepts at Boston College (11/10/10)
• Emily Gusse accepts at Harvard University (11/2/10)
• Samantha Camello verbals to Texas Tech (10/19/10)
• Hailey Froton verbals to Utah State (9/29/10)

Fall season tryouts are tentatively scheduled for Aug 11, 17, and 18.  More details will be posted here with locations, times and age groups.  Check back to this website for more details soon.

Please direct any questions to Jerry Delameter at jed23@roadrunner.com

 

 

TNL Softball Mental Skills Training

TNL is launching a pilot program with John Kelly to work with the TNL athletes on softball mental skills training. The game is 90% mental, right? So let's focus some attention on issues like confidence, attitude, mental preparation pre-game, mental preparation in the on deck circle, work ethic, sportsmanship, team building and more.

For more info, check out John's website at: http://www.softballsmarts.com  

TNL Supporting our Community

Fighting Parkinsons Step-by-Step
Walk, Fun Run, Medical Expo

Saturday, April 21st
NTC Park at Liberty Station in Pt Loma