Nemesis Elite: About NE

Nemesis was formed in 1996 by then Downey Ponytail president, John Bujanowski, in order to offer Downey Ponytail participants a local opportunity to participate at a higher level of competition.  Currently, Nemesis is a collaborative effort of Sandy Grana and Manuel Garcia. Together, they focus on continuing the Nemesis tradition, developing a safe, positive and competitive girls' fastpitch softball environment.  As the organizational “Leadership” for the various Nemesis Elite teams, Sandy and Manuel are strongly supported by the extended Nemesis Elite family and friends.

"Nemesis Elite is a college preparatory fastpitch softball program with an emphasis on 1. Academics, 2. Softball and 3. College Placement.  Participants (players and parents) are encouraged to carry a 3.5 or higher GPA, work independently to improve mental, physical and skill aspects of softball and take the initiative and "drive" the recruiting process of the student athlete by a focused marketing plan and recruitment activities.  The Nemesis Elite organization offers training/educational resources, and exposure opportunities in each of the three aforementioned areas."

1. Academics - Value education.
(In 2012 the organization conducted 3 college workshops for its members and also visited 3 universities, UC Riverside, CSULB and Whittier College.  Largest turn-out...on 3/4/12 a Nemesis contingency of nearly 250 visited UC Riverside.)

2. Softball - Find and compete against the best.
(In 2012 Nemesis Elite teams participatedin the top and most competitive events. Including but not limited to, CO Fireworks, Champions Cup, ASA Nationals, PGF Nationals, etc.  The NE 12u Blue squad travelled and played in the ASA HOF facility in OKC...home of the College World Series and the 18u Gold travelled to Florida for the D9 Sun Classic)
3. College Placement - Effectively promote the academic and softball accomplishments to colleges.

Academics-Softball-College...Not Just Words...Deeds and Action!

The Staff
The 2013 Nemesis staff is diverse, experienced and well rounded in terms of group facilitation, team sports, softball and academic achievement. The staff provides organization, stability and consistency.  The Nemesis Elite staff is comprised of both female and male leaders with current collegiate athletes playing a key role in the development of our players.

Business General Manager - Sandy Grana 
Fourteen years of combined rec/travel league and team management experience.  Has managed teams from 10U thru 18u Gold with various ASA nationals and 2 ASA national Championships.  Ten-year Downey Ponytail Board member.

To contact Sandy: Cell 562-413-1665 or sgrana@ca.rr.com.

Operations General Manager - Manuel Garcia
Education Graduate Degree (MBA) University of Redlands; 13 years of travel ball experience, Gold, 18U, 16U, 14U and 12U levels; 20+ years of overall team coaching experience, adult, youth rec, middle school and high school.

To contact Coach Manny: Cell 323-997-1564 or mgarcia902@hotmail.com.