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THIS WEBSITE IS DEDICATED TO MY WONDERFUL AND LOVING SISTER KATHY E. HUNT-ELLSWORTH FEBRUARY 1959 TO DECEMBER 2008 R.I.P. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND CHERISH YOU FOR THE SISTER WHO DID NOT LET HER PARALYZED BODY LIMIT HER MIND AND SOUL.
Coch Stan's bio can be located on the My Site News section at the bottom.
First Nation Fastpitch Softball Academy was established in August 1975. First Nation's goal is to assist young pitchers and catchers in achieving the highest level of expertise in the art of fast pitch softball pitching and catching. This website is used for providing information on individual pitchers and catchers and their achievments and scheduling lessons. To schedule lessons please contact me at PITCHINGDR@YAHOO.COM.
Wednesday, March 25
ON APRIL 1, 2009 FIRST NATION IS MOVING TO A NEW SITE. WE WILL BE MOVING TO STADIUM GOLF CENTER & BATTING CAGES, 2990 MURPHY CANYON, RD. SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Saturday, December 30
TO VIEW ALL FIRST NATION PITCHERS AND CATCHERS ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2008 GO TO MY SITE NEWS
Sunday, June 28
ARIEL CRAIG AND HER TEAM MATES EARN A BERTH TO THE 2009 18&U ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to Ariel Craig and her team mates on Legacy in earning a berth to the 2009 18&U ASA National Championship Tournament. Ariel has been with First Nation for almost 3 years and has developed into a very fine pitcher with a bright future. She and her team mates will be competing at Nationals from July 27h thru Aug 3 in Las Vegas. Good luck and have fun.
Sunday, June 14
SARAH JENKINS AND HER TEAM MATES WIN A BERTH TO THE 2009 16&U ASA NATIONALS CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
Congratulation to Sarah Jenkins and her team mates in winning a berth to the 2009 16&U ASA National Championship Tournament. Sarah has been with First Nation since she was 12 and has developed into a very fine pitcher. She and her team mates will attend the 16&U Nationals from July 27th thru August 2nd in Sioux Falls, SD. Great job Sarah and have fun at Nationals.
Monday, June 8
MOLLY HUTCHINSON AND HER TEAM MATES WIN A BERTH TO 2009 14&U ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Molly and her team mates on TNL (Gold) for winning a berth to the 2009 ASA 14&U National Championships. Molly is a catcher who has been with First Nation since she was 10 years old. Molly is really progressing nicely into a fine receiver. She and her team mates will be attending the ASA Nationals in Georgia from 27 July thru 2 Aug. Great job Molly and have fun at Nationals
Monday, June 8
SHELLEY PROCTOR AND HER TEAM MATES WIN A BERTH TO 2009 14&U ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Shelley Proctor and her Hurricane team mates on winning a berth to the 2009 14&U ASA National Championship. Shelley is a pitcher and has been with First Nation for almost 3 years and has progressed nicely. Shelley and her team mates will be attending the 14&U National Championships in Georgia from July 27th thru Aug 2 of 2009. Great job Shelley and have fun at Nationals.
Monday, June 8
SAVANAH ECKHARDT, LAUREN ELLIOTT & KYLIE STEAGALL AND TEAM MATES WIN BERTH TO THE 2009 14&U ASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Savanah, Lauren, Kylie and their team mates on San Diego Elite in winning a berth to 2009 14&U National Championships. Savanah has only been with First Nation for about 6 months, Lauren started about 3 months ago and Kylie has been with First Nation for almost a year. Each are pitchers and have shown very good progress. All three and their team mates will be attending the ASA National Championships in Georgia from 27 July thru 2 August. Great job ladies and have fun at Nationals.
Friday, May 22
FIRST NATION HIGH SCHOOL PITCHERS WHOSE TEAMS QAULIFIED FOR 2009 SAN DIEGO CIF SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to the following high school pitchers whose team qualified for the 2009 San Diego CIF Softball Championship Tournament:
Ariel Criag, Jr, Poway High School
Breanna Eacker, Fr, Madison High School
Lorena Klopp, Jr, Steele Canyon High School
Chrissy Lopez, So, Valhalla High School
Des Mejia, Fr, Granite Hills High School
Laura Nelson, Sr, Mount Miguel High School
Torrey Rooke, So, Valhalla High School
Megan Salcido, Brawley High School
Chelsea Velovich, Sr, West Hill High School
Great job ladies now go out there and have fun.
Friday, May 8
FIRST NATION LIST OF PITCHERS WHO MADE THEIR 2009 LEAGUE ALLSTARS
Congratulations to the following pitchers who made their 2009 league allstars:
14&U
Madison Hauseur, Navajo Allstars
Dani McMillian, Navajo Allstars
Keana Nakata, Bonita Valley (Gold) Allstars
12&U
Sydney Adams, Navajo (White) Allstars
Rachel Everett, Bonita Valley (Silver) Allstars
Reyna Jamison, Bonita Valley (Gold) Allstars
Nicole Tajima, PQ (Boltz) Allstars
Kellie White, Bonita Valley (Gold) Allstars
10&U
Alexis Bernabe, Imperial Beach Allstars
Leilani Duarte, Clairemont Allstars
Sarah Fragoso, Navajo (White) Allstars
Hannah Groll, Santee Allstars
Krstana Jojc, PQ (Lightning) Allstars
Amanda Knighton, Valley Mesa (Green) Allstars
Carly Pearson, East County (Gold) Allstars
Trisha Turner, Tierra Canyon Allstars
Great job girls and have fun representing your leagues in championship play.
Wednesday, April 15
CHELSEA VELOVICH VERBALS TO UNIVERSITY SAN DIEGO
Chelsea Velovich has verballed to University San Diego. Chelsea is a senior at West Hills High School. She will be attending USD beginning of 2009 fall season. USD is a NCAA D1 university located her in San Diego. A photo of Chelsea can be seen in the Album Section on this website. Great job Chelsea and good luck at USD
Sunday, March 1
2009 FIRST NATION HIGH SCHOOL PITCHERS
Congratulations to the following 2009 First Nation High School Pitchers:
Maddy Adams, SO, JV, Patrick Henry High School
Kyla Clapham, SO, JV, Valhalla High School
Ariel Craig, JR, Varsity, Poway High School
BreeAnna Eaker, FR, Varsity, Madison High School
Laurisa Galeazzi, FR, JV, Granite Hills High School
Brittany Hopkins, FR, JV, Steel Canyon High School
Sarah Jenkins, SO, JV, West Hills High School
Lorena Klopp, JR, Varsity, Steele Canyon High School
Megan Lerno, SO, Varsity, Southwest El Centro High School
Chrissy Lopez, SO, Varsity, Valhalla High School
Erica Lopez, FR, Varsity, Imperial High School
Itza Lopez-Portillo, FR, Varsity, Mater Dei High School
Des Mejia, FR, Varsity, Granite Hills High School
Laura Nelson, SR, Varsity, Mount Miguel High School
Alyssa Nisperos, JR, Varsity, Imperial High School
Lyndsey Pritchard, FR, Varsity, Santa Fe High School
Torrey Rooke, SO, Varsity, Valhalla High School
Megan Salcido, SO, Varsity, Brawley High School
Megan Vincent, FR, Freshman Team, Poway High School
Chelsea Velovich, SR, West Hills High School
Katie Watkins, SO, JV, Steel Canyon High School
Great job ladies and keep up the good work.
Wednesday, April 15
LORENA KLOPP VERBALS EARLY TO SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSTY
Lorena Klopp verbals early with San Diego State University. Presently Lorena is a junior at Steele Canyon High School. San Diego State is a NCAA D1 university located here in San Diego. Lorena will start her college classes in the fall of 2010. Great Job Lorena and good luck.
FIRST NATION HALL OF FAME
The following are the pitchers who have graduated from First Nation and pitched at the college level and graduated. These girls are honored because they went through the process of learning how to pitch and received their education at the same time. Listing shows name, year of graduation from First Nation, graduation date from college and level played in college:
Tammi Woods, 1977 / 1981, NAIA
Candi Branch, 1977 / 1981, DIV III
Brooke Smits, 1978 / 1982, DIV III
Harley Brookes, 1978 / 1982, DIV III
Megan O'Connors, 1979 / 1983, NAIA
Stephanie Hernandez, 1981 / 1985, DIV II
Lisa Garrett, 1981 / 1985, DIV II
Emily Spantiky, 1982 / 1986, NAIA
Jessica Gonzales, 1984 / 1988, DIV II
Kathy Banks, 1984 / 1988, DIV III
Lindsey Banks, 1986 / 1989, DIV III
Valerie Rodriquez, 1986 / 1989, DIV II
Erica Trueblood (Little Deer), 1988 / 1992, DIV I
Valerie Timothy, 1990 / 1994, DIV II
Jennifer Esquire (Bright Smile), 1992 / 1996, DIV I
Lisa Gonzales, 1995 / 1999, DIV I
Jamie Ballenger, 1996 / 2000, NAIA
Tekae Malandris, 2000 / 2004, DIV I
Kirstin Wilson, 2002 - 2006, DIV III
Leila Dolfo, 2005-2009, DIV I
Roxy Lambert, 2005-2009, DIV III
Melissa Lerno, 2005-2009, JC/NAIA
Note: Girls who have a name listed after them in ( ) are American Indian
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