Dynasty Fastpitch: Welcome
Welcome to the home of Dynasty Fastpitch LLC. We have assembled a dedicated group of women who are passionate about women's fastpitch softball, and we are working to bring an NPF (National Pro Fastpitch - go to www.profastpitch.com) team to the Atlanta area. This prospective ownership group is comprised of corporate executives and attorneys, mothers and grandmothers of collegiate fastpitch players, as well as NPF professional players who desire to provide positive role models for young ladies.
Now that the International Olympic Committee has eliminated softball from the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, the NPF is poised to take off by offering an opportunity for these dedicated female athletes to display their God-given talents. We have obtained preliminary agreements in support of our goal, and we are excited about our progress toward this goal, but we're not yet able to make public announcements. Please check back with us regularly for updates (we will make public announcements as soon as we are permitted to do so).
If you love women's sports and fastpitch softball, then we need your support. We need the support of our community and committed sponsors to make this dream a reality (for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at pcdelashmit@yahoo.com). If you are excited about the prospect of a women's professional fastpitch team coming to town, please let us know by signing our Guestbook (and taking our Survey).
Remember Dynasty Fastpitch - THE GREATEST SHOW ON DIRT™!
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Sunday, November 29
Cobb County to Host 2010 Girls' 18-GOLD National Championship
The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) national office has announced that Marietta, GA (Cobb County) will be the site for the 2010 ASA Girls’ 18-Under GOLD National Championship August 1-7. With an ASA Code decision recently passed by the ASA Council, the 18-U GOLD National Championship will move to the Lost Mountain Softball Complex in Marietta in 2010, a to be determined west coast site in 2011 and return to the ASA Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City in 2012.
“With the changes that occurred in Reno at the ASA Annual Meeting, we decided that moving the GOLD to the east would be a great first step towards the new rotation,” said ASA Executive Director Ron Radigonda. “Marietta has proven to be a successful host for ASA National Championships especially as the 2004 hosts of the GOLD National. We are excited to move this tournament next year to the west and then every third year return to our home in Oklahoma City. We feel this is the best solution to meet the needs of the teams and everyone else involved in the success of the GOLD.”
Stay posted with GOLD updates by visiting http://gold.asasoftball.com/
Wednesday, November 11
After some fine investigative journalism, Kristi Swartz of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution discovered and reported that it is, in fact, the 2009 Cowles Cup Champion Rockford Thunder Team that Dynasty Fastpitch is working to acquire (subject to approval by the National Pro Fastpitch League). Atlanta loves a Champion, and there is no Champion better than the Thunder! Let's get behind them Atlanta - these ladies deserve our best effort and they can't wait to meet you!
If you want to be a part of this effort (in any capacity - we are hearing from sponsors, volunteers and investors), please contact us at: pcdelashmit@yahoo.com
The link to the AJC article is: http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-to-get-pro-191737.html
Also, you can tap into the excitement of the players at Cat's twitter page: www.twitter.com/catosterman
Tuesday, November 10
As you know, the NPF is an Official Development Partner of Major League Baseball. The video of the 2009 National Pro Fastpitch Season (including the Cowles Cup Championship Series played at Firestone Stadium in Akron, Ohio) is archived on the Major League Baseball website. If you love to watch great fastpitch action, played by some of the best in the world, then take your pick at: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/mediacenter/npf.jsp
The link may be a little hard to find, so bookmark the page or come visit us any time you're ready for THE GREATEST SHOW ON DIRT™!
Monday, November 9
Hey Atlanta, wouldn't it be great to see Alabama All-American and USA National Team star Brittany Rogers out on the dirt here in Hotlanta?! Our biggest fan in Dacula checked in to sign our Guestbook and send out a word of encouragement - that's what Brittany does best! We're fired up and working hard to bring it (NPF) home.
Monday, November 9
Two more Thunder stars, Chelsea Spencer and Shanel Scott, join the Thunder Roll Call!
If you haven't seen it yet, Chelsea Spencer rocked a Thunder-shot homer against the Pride in the 2009 Cowles Cup Championship Final (Game 3 - bottom of the 3rd inning) that took Lowe through the centerfield fence and put the game away. Go to www.MLB.com to search for the footage of the Championship series - it is terrific, fundamental softball and Cat was masterful as always!
The link is through the Affiliates (at the bottom of the page): http://mlb.mlb.com/media/player/mp_tpl_3_1.jsp?w=http://mfile.akamai.com/76051/wmv/npfstorage.download.akamai.com/76052/2009/082309_priroc_gm3_tv_400.asx&vid=npf&pid=gen_video&cid=mlb&v=2
Thursday, November 5
Three of the biggest names in professional fastpitch gave Dynasty Fastpitch a word of encouragement on Twitter! NPF Commissioner Cheri Kempf, Cat Osterman and Jennie Finch threw their support our way last night, in the midst of another incredible victory for the New York Yankees dynasty.
Dynasty Fastpitch looks forward to the day that we capture our 27th Cowles Cup, and reach millions of young ladies and their families - we all need a dream! With names like Kempf, Osterman and Finch behind us, we see that day coming soon.
Please support and follow the NPF and these terrific players - follow them at:
http://twitter.com/catosterman
Wednesday, November 4
Well, true to form, Jennie Finch took the time to check in with us from the road and almost immediately the Chicago Bandits took the lead in the voting for Favorite NPF Team from the Rockford Thunder! It's a border war now!
And The Diamond Sports 2009 Pitcher of the Year, Eileen Canney (Chicago Bandits), quickly moved into the race with Cat and Jennie for Favorite NPF Pitcher. But the southern girls Abbott (UT) and Norris (UNC) are right there with her.
Vote as much as you like, but keep those votes coming! Also, please encourage your local businesses to support National Pro Fastpitch and our effort to bring it to Atlanta. Have them email us or leave a comment in the Guestbook and we will follow up.
Wednesday, November 4
For our "Ask the Pros" segment, Dynasty Fastpitch caught up with Aileen Morales (Chicago Bandits player and Georgia Tech Assistant Coach) as she came off the field after a long day of individual instruction with her players.
We discussed with Amo the dominating performance of Rockford Thunder ace, Cat Osterman, in the 2009 Cowles Cup Championship. Between the two games on Championship Sunday, Cat Osterman struck out an amazing 26 batters and only gave up four hits. For the tournament, Osterman struck out 50 batters in 31 innings in five starts, pitching 31 of her team's 41 innings.
We tried to get Amo to tell us the secrets of the pros when facing a pitcher with such dominating "stuff." We asked: "what are looking for on the first pitch; what pitch are you looking to hit; if you're down in the count, what do you expect to see?" As any great hitter might, Aileen hesitated to answer for fear of giving away the "scouting report" but she did give us this nugget of news . . . "You won't see me swing at her dropball because that thing is too nasty to hit. It's DY-nasty!"
What a great sense of humor! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us Coach Morales!
Dynasty Fastpitch - THE GREATEST SHOW ON DIRT™!
Monday, November 2
Dynasty Fastpitch would like to express our appreciation to all of the NPF players who have commented in our Guestbook (and there are many!). They're all Champions too!
Our thanks to:
Rockford Thunder - 2009 Cowles Cup Champions
Cat OstermanLaurie Wagner
Samantha Sheeley
Jenna Rhodes
Megan Brown
Ashley Holcombe
Megan Willis-Lecure
Shanna Diller
Chelsea Spencer
Shanel Scott
Chicago Bandits - Majestic Athletic 2009 Regular Season Champions
Eileen Canney - The Diamond Sports 2009 Pitcher of the Year
Aileen Morales
Caitlin Lever
Kristina Thorson
Nicole Trimboli
Rachel Folden
Jennie Finch
Sunday, November 1
Hey Atlanta fastpitch fans, we had another Chicago Bandit check in - Caitlin Lever from Team Canada! The Chicago Bandits are in a dead heat with the Rockford Thunder, and the USSSA Pride is coming on now. The energy is building and we can do this together!
Caitlin said:
66. - Posted November 1, 2009 3:35PM
Canada9
Hello NPF fans!
Caitlin Lever here, outfielder for the Chicago Bandits and the Canadian National Team. I played my college career with Georgia Tech and when I heard of the possibility of having a pro team there I was ecstatic. I hope everything pans out well and all the great fans of Atlanta support their team!! Looking forward to professional excitement hitting my alma mater's field!
Saturday, October 31
Dynasty Fastpitch knows how Atlanta loves a little friendly competition! Keep voting for your favorite NPF players in our Survey, and we'll announce the results November 30th.
Cat and Jennie are neck-and-neck, but our hometown girl Lisa Norris is comin' on strong (just like her pitching!). We're bettin' there are some Tar Heels out there somewhere to make this a 3-way race!
Atlanta is Thunderstruck right now, but the Thunder was only up by 1 over the Bandits! Amo's been sending her Chicago Bandit friends to check out the action in Atlanta and this one is a tight game too. The Bandits don't go down without a serious fight. If the Bandits can get Jennie to jump into the game (and sign the Guestbook), they might be able to take it -- we'll see! {=0
Friday, October 30
Hey Fastpitch Fans -- did you happen to notice post #44 in our Guestbook from ThunderPitcher8? That's right!
Make sure to follow Cat on Twitter and check out her website. And don't forget to vote for Cat in our online Survey (Jennie's catching Cat in the results)!! Aileen Morales (Chicago Bandits - Georgia Tech Assistant Coach) is still our favorite position player, but we're a bit partial since she's one of our professional player advisors. Keep coming back and watch carefully - you may see posts from other NPF players also.
Cat said:
44. - Posted October 30, 2009 11:18AM
ThunderPitcher8 Thunder
Cat Osterman from the Thunder here... we're excited to hear about the NPF expanding to Atlanta! We can't wait to spread professional softball to the South! You can follow me and the NPF on Twitter at www.twitter/catosterman and www.twitter/profastpitch Also follow me at www.catosterman.com Can't wait to see you guys at the Park!! =) --Cat Osterman--
Saturday, October 31
Hey NPF Fans, it looks like Cat has been sending her friends to our website too! Thanks to all the amazing NPF players for your support. Come on Atlanta, let's make this dream a reality!!
Check out comments 56, 57 & 61!
56. - Posted October 31, 2009 12:54AM
Laurie Wagner
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| Hey All, Laurie Wagner here, #19 for the Thunder. Atlanta sounds amazing, as well as all the fans out there. Can't wait for the season! See y'all at the Park!! Laurie Wagner #19 |
57. - Posted October 31, 2009 1:20AM
Sheeley7
Rockford Thunder
I would love to bring our team to Atlanta, sounds like it is a great place to gain support and continue to build our league. This past summer was my Rookie year and it was the best softball I have ever seen or had the honor to play. I would enjoy sharing that with fans in Atlanta! Any of you fans can follow me at http://twitter.com/samanthaleigh7 !!!
61. - Posted October 31, 2009 11:52AM
Megan Brown 5
Rockford Thunder
Hey guys Megan Brown from the Rockford Thunder Here. I cannot express my excitement about this team. How great would it be to play in my own back yard! This is such a great league I am excited about the opportunity to share it with my home state!!!
Saturday, October 31
Hey Atlanta, it looks like Amo and her friends with the Chicago Bandits found us! Check out their comments below (60 & 62 in our Guestbook):
60. - Posted October 31, 2009 9:03AM
Aileen Morales
Georgia Tech
Hey everyone Aileen Morales checking in to show my support! I am extremely excited about the opportunity to have an NPF team here in Atlanta. Mr. Delashmit has been working hard to find the right people within the community to support this vision. I am impressed with how far this has come so quickly. Please continue to support Atlanta Dynasty by spreading the word to fastpitch fans. Get ready Atlanta to see the best show on dirt!
Amo
KThor1
| Chicago Bandits |
| Bringing a team to Atlanta is a great idea!Our league needs to spread out around the country and build our fanbase up! I'll help any way I can! |
