Connecticut Hornets: News from the Hive
Hall of Fame
Congratulation to the following list of Hornet players that are now playing College Softball :
Class of 2006
Alison Drobiarz Tufts University Old Saybrook H.S.
Blair Destito Boston College Sacred Heart Academy
Sarah Jakiela Salve Regina Maloney H.S.
Kiley Molinari Franklin Pierce College Maloney H.S.
Jessica Hurston Howard University Sheehan H.S.
Arianna Coulter Dickinson Branford H.S.
Megan Ferrera University of Charleston Maloney H.S.
Amanda Varrichio Daniel Webster College Mercy H.S.
Class of 2008
2008 Graduates committed so far are:Kassondra Silva - Iona College - Hamden H.S.
Chelsea Sheehan - Iona College - Branford H.S.
Jessica Iuteri - Adelphi University - North Branford H.S.
This is just a preliminary list of Hornets that are now in college and playing softball or Hornets that are in high school and have committed to a college. Keep looking at the announcement for further updates. Also, let us know if you are playing for a college/university so that we can add your name to the list.
CT Hornets Go Green
It's All About Commitment!
TEAM'S COMMITMENT
Compete at the highest level, provide our players opportunities for growth and exposure, and create an environment that challenges and motivates players through hard work, encouragement and positive re-enforcement. In addition, a strong emphasis will be placed on the importance of academic excellence, good sportsmanship and positive behavior.
PLAYER'S COMMITMENT
Each player is coached to be part of the team, to have fun and enjoy the sport, to recognize the importance of teamwork, and to encourage and support each other. Our players work hard when together, and put time in on their own to improve their skills.
COACHES' COMMITMENT
Our coaches are guided by the principles that inspire and motivate individuals to perform to their potential, by building confidence, self esteem, and setting the example by demonstrating proper techniques.
Chicken Soup for the Softball Fan's Soul
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Quotes: "For the love of the game"
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that was good and could be good again."
James Earl Jones as Terrance Mann, in 'Field of Dreams'
"Are you crying? There's no crying. There's no crying in softball."
Tom Hanks as the veteran manager in 'A League of Their Own'
"Am I proud of him? Well, sure, I'm proud of him as my son. But as a ballplayer, ask in fifteen years."
Cal Ripken Sr. on Cal Ripken Jr. at age twenty-two
"The older you get, the more you realize that kindness is synonymous with happiness."
Lionel Barrymore
"Reputation is what you have when you come to a new softball team. Character is what you have when you go away."
William Hersey Davis
"It is not flesh and blood but heart that makes us fathers, mothers and daughters."
Friedrich von Schiller
"it's all part of the psychology of softball. But the saddest words of all to a pitcher are three - take her out.
Christy Mathewson
