"The point of the game is not how well the individual does but whether the team wins. That is the beautiful part of the game, the blending of personalities, the mutual sacrifices for group success. Even when you've played the game of your life, it's the feeling of teamwork that you'll remember. You'll forget the plays, the hits, and the scores, but you'll never forget your teammates.A true champion is someone who wants to make a difference, who never gives up, and who gives everything they have no matter what the circumstances are. A true champion works hard and never loses sight of their dreams.To play it takes talent, but to win it takes desire! "

Eastside Invasion is a team that consists of girls that want to take their game to the next level. They will be playing in a number of college exposure tournaments as well as many local tournaments. The Invasion is coached by two former college players who have been through the recruiting process and knows what it takes. Furthermore the coaches are dedicated in helping the players take their game to a new level of play.  The Eastside Invasion is a second 16A team.  After dominating in 16A last Spring, the Eastside Invasion will play in many 18A tournaments.  We are going to the Batbuster Tournament in Southern California in the Fall of 2009.  We will also be traveling to Colorado and Oregon, and many other local and possibly National tournaments.

Team Goals:

- Bring physical and mental game to a higher level

-Improve skills as a 'Team' and 'Individuals'

-Getting in shape by conditioning and core training

-Working on individual focused needs

-Have the girls build relationships and supporting each team player positively

-College exposure

-Recruiting process

-HAVING FUN!!!!

 Information on the Coaches:

Coach Katie Martinich will be in her second year as coach of the Eastside Invasion. Katie is graduate of Newport High School in Bellevue WA. During her career at Newport, Katie received 1st team All Kingco Honors and Defensive Player of the Year. Katie was also the 3A Seniors MVP. Katie led Newport to the school’s first appearance in the 3A State Tournament. Katie played travel ball team for the Northwest Classics. The Classics won many of the National and Local tournaments. She received All-World Honors for the Classics. Katie continued her career and signed with Patten University, in Oakland, California with a full ride scholarship. After playing three seasons and graduating early, Katie began her coaching career. She coached a little league team out of Castro Valley, CA, as well as an assistant coached for San Leandro High School. Furthermore Katie was an assistant coach for the 18 Gold Synergy. In 2008 Katie returned to Washington to coach at Newport High School, where she lead Newport to their second appearance in the 3A State Tournament and placed 7th in State. Katie will use her pristine knowledge of catching, infield, outfield and hitting to develop the player in their body, mind and spirit.

Coach Heidi Heric-Mulnix is in her second year of coach the Eastside Invasion. Heidi is a Shorewood High School Graduate. During her career at Shorewood Heidi Received 1st team All-Wesco Pitcher, and started her senior season with a perfect game. Heidi was the predominate pitcher at Shorewood for three consecutive years. Heidi played travel ball with the Midnight lightening, NW Thunder and the Northwest Classics. The Classics and Lightening won many of the National and Local tournaments. At the 2002 USSSA Nationals Heidi helped lead her team to win nationals by pitching all the games that week, in addition to the championship Heidi received tournament MVP. Heidi continued her career and signed with Avila University in Kansas City, Mo. In College Heidi Was All Conference two years in a row and broke the national record for innings pitched in a season (289). Throughout college Heidi gave private pitching and hitting lessons to local girls. Heidi returned to Washington in 2008 where she pitching coach at Bellevue High School.