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TNL runs their softball organization similar to a major/minor league baseball organization. There is a consistent coaching and teaching philosophy throughout. Athletes are taught common hitting and fielding fundamentals, practice drills, conditioning drills, coaching signs and mental approaches to the game from 12u all the way up thru 18 Gold. The coaching staff works cohensively to ensure athletes are getting consistent instructions that do not conflict from coach to coach.
TNL coaches understand they have a great responsibility to act as role models of young athletes. The entire coaching staff strives to operate at the highest level of character. This includes treating players with dignity and respect and putting the personal welfare of the athlete above all else. Coaches will teach and exhibit sportsmanship at all times and pursue victory with honor.
Unlike other organizations that are essentially "islands of teams" that happen to wear a common uniform, TNL will have 2-3 teams working together at a single practice under the direction of up to 7 coaches. Practice sessions will often have many breakout stations each run by a coach in their specific area of specialty.
This combination of multiple teams at practice gives athletes mentorship opportunities where older players often provide additional instruction to the younger players. This also creates an environment where younger athletes are pushed to excel by playing with the older athletes.
With so many coaches available at practices, athletes are getting solid evaluation that can sometimes lead to promotions or demotions within the organization. The goal is to allow the athlete to grow and excel in the best possible environment on the appropriate team for their skill level.
Each team will have a Head Coach and an Assistant Coach at tournaments and friendlies. But it is not unusual for other coaches in the organization to assist in between their games at a tournament, or to fill in to manage or coach as needed. Since every coach knows all of the athletes and coaches using a common philosophy, coaches can move seamlessly throughout the organization as needed.
TNL coaches place a great deal of effort helping the athlete reach her ultimate goal in the game. Whether her goal is to play at a big-time Div 1 university, a smaller Div 3 college or simply to move on to college as a solid citizen, the TNL coaching staff will help the athlete realize her full potential. The TNL coaching staff puts a great deal of emphasis on preparation to play at the collegiate level, scheduling showcase events, and optimizing older team rosters to maximize exposure. TNL coaches also have many strong relationships with college coaches throughout the nation and can often be of tremendous assistance in networking and recommending athletes where appropriate.
TNL 2011-12 Coaching Staff
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Jerry Delamater - Head Coach of TNL Organization
Jerry leads the coaching staff and the entire organization in between the lines. He has 10 years coaching experience in fast pitch travel softball, 7 with TNL.
Jerry's resume of coaching is very impressive. 30 years experience, high school boys basketball 5 years, boys little league 6 years, girls softball rec league 10 years, assistant varsity softball 4 years.
Playing Experience: Played high school basketball for 4 years and high school baseball for 3 years, played two years of fast pitch softball and 10 years of slow pitch travel ball.
Travel ball accomplishments:
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2011 16u ASA National Champs-Chattanooga Tennessee
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2011 16u So Cal ASA State champs
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2011 tied for 9th at Boulder Independence tournament
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2010 3rd place at 16u Premier Championship
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2010 Champions Cup 16u champs
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2010 16u So Cal ASA State Champs
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2009 14u Tied for 9th at ASA Nationals-Marrieta, Georgia
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2008 12u 4th place at ASA Nationals-Birmingham, Alabama
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2007 12u tied for 5th at ASA Nationals-Roseville, California
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2007 12u 2nd place at So Cal ASA States
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2006 12u 36th at ASA Nationals-Bloomington, Indiana
Jerry grew up in Garden Grove. Married to Dawn Delamater, have two girls, Lindsey(21) a senior at Chapman University and Courtney(18) a sophomore at Palomar. Have been coaching for 30 years, started at the age of 17 with boys little league major division in Garden Grove. Coached there for 6 years and had the major all stars for 5 years. Coached high school boys basketball at Garden Grove high from 1983-1986. Umpired boys baseball and refereed basketball from 1984-1996. Moved to Temecula, had two girls, started coaching girls softball in 1996 to present. Coached girls rec softball in Temecula from 1996-2005. Started California Fury(now Fury Softball) with Fred Sanders(of Powersurge) in 2001, moved over to TNL in 2004. Started with Chaparral High School in Temecula as an assistant coach in 2007 too present. Also coached one year of freshman boys basketball at Chaparral in 2007.
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Summer Downs
Summer was a 4 year starter at third base at the University of Iowa, graduating in 2008 with a BA in Health and Sports Studies. Summer was named to the Big Ten All Conference Team 3 years in a row and played in the NCAA regionals 3 years at Iowa.
2011-12 will be Summer's 2nd year of coaching with TNL.
Summer is also entering her 4th year coaching at Rancho Bernardo High School – 3rd year as the Head Coach of the program. Over the past 3 years coaching at RBHS, she has won 2 League Championships, 1 Division I CIF Championship and have had two 3rd place finishes in CIF.
Summer is currently working full time at Rancho Bernardo High School as a teacher’s assistant, while working towards earning her single subject teaching credential in the Spring of 2012.
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Loren Balzer
Loren brings over 13 years of softball coaching experience to the table. The 2011-12 season will be Loren's 3rd year at TNL. Loren also serves as Assistant Varsity Softball Coach at Chaparral High School in Temecula.
Loren's accomplishments include:
- 2011 State Co-Champs, PGF Qualified
- 2010 Western Nationals (T-17th)
- 2010 ASA 14u State (T-17th)
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Mike Amador
With over 9 years of travel ball coahcing, including 3 years with TNL, Mike brings a solid fastpitch resume to the program.
Mike has coached softball at both San Clemente High School and San Marcos High School. He has led TNL teams to appearances in ASA 18Gold Nationals, ASA Western Nationals and the Triple Crown World Series.
As a player, Mike played Varsity Baseball at San Dieguito High School, Palomar College Baseball, Mexican American League Baseball and in Men’s Slowpitch leagues.
Mike enjoys spending time with family and playing men’s slowpitch tournaments, His greatest reward in coaching is helping the girls to grow and improve so that they are able to continue their softball careers at the collegiate level as well as apply the commitment and dedication they have learned to real life.
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Julie Terwilliger
Julie has a tremendous track record as a softball player and coach.
As a coach she led Mission Hills High School to the 2011 Avocado League Championship and the CIF playoffs in 3 of 4 years. Julie also has coached at San Marcos High School and has conducted private pitching and hitting lessons.
As a player, Julie was a first team CIF player, team MVP at San Marcos High School and earned a scholarship to play softball at San Francisco State University. With 12 years of travel softball experience her teams finished in 3rd place at ASA Nationals, 3rd place at Triple Crown World Series, and in the Top 10 at many other national events.
2011-12 will be Julie's second year as a coach with TNL.
Julie has a masters degree and credentials in Physical Education.
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Kaylee Balzer
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Marc McIntyre
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John Kelly
John has been with TNL for 2 years and is ready for an outstanding 2011-12 season.
He helped guide the TNL 14u White team to a 2nd place finish at the 2010 Triple Crown World Series in Park City Utah. Plus he has an extraordinary success record as an All Star coach at the state and national levels.
Back in his playing days, John was a pitcher and a center fielder at the University of San Diego and the University of Denver.
"Consistent peak performance comes from taking each game one pitch at a time, staying laser focused in the present moment with the goal of getting a little better every single day." - John Kelly
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Jay Russell
2011-12 will be Jay's 3rd season as an assistant coach at the travel ball level, and 10th softball coaching season overall.
Jay brings a strong resume of coaching success with (5) Top 5 tournament finishes in Spring/Summer 2011, 9th place out of 98 teams a 2011 ASA 14u Western Nationals tournament, and a long list of accomplishments at the all star level.
Jay played baseball competitively up to age 14 and has been playing competitive adult coed and men’s slow pitch leagues 2 nights a week for the last 15 years. Jay is also a 4 handicap golfer.
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