In years prior to being named Bay Ports head coach, she held positions as Assistant Coach on the Varsity squad and was the JV coach at both Bay Port and Green Bay Preble. Has there been a key moment or defining experience in the team's history? In 2020 and 2021, Bailey earned Horizon League All Academic Team honors along with being named 2021 National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar-Athlete. She always ends up with the dirtiest uniform and plays the game with a hockey mentality. Jenna completed a 4-year Finesse Softball Program. After graduating from college, she started her career coaching at the high school level, accepting a position as the Freshman softball coach at Bay Port High School (2005). He was voted Team Captain twice and was an All-ACC Performer his junior year. Militello, Sharonda She is a great defensive player with a quick release at catcher and SS. Finesse Softball TV - YouTube Finesse Softball On this channel we will showcase our games, coach pep talks , Finesse Highlights, and Last But Not Least Training!your favorite. After the 2012 season, Kopitzke left the Cubs organization to enroll in law school at Marquette University graduating in December 2015. So far, early in the season, DiCicco has been a huge contributor. Taylor, Collette She is a team leader with a great softball IQ and the catalyst of our team. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Cronin already has great offers on the table and will probably verbal once she finishes her visits and the fall season has completed. According to a spokesperson for Finesse Fastpitch, this would have been Kunkels third year with the club. In 2017, playing for the Conway Cadets in the Beach Collegiate Baseball League in Myrtle Beach, SC, his team went on to win the BCBL Championship. MSP First District (@MSPFirstDist) April 2, 2021 At the time of the alleged sexual activity, Kunkel was a coach for the softball club Finesse Fastpitch, the child was a player. Jenna currently resides in Green Bay, but her hometown is Manitowoc, WI where she was a three sport, All-Conference athlete and four year varsity softball member. During her four years in high school, she accumulated a total of 50 home runs while holding a career batting average of .561. Jennas amassed a batting avg. In volleyball, she was 2nd Team All-Conference her senior season. She is an exceptional student and is being recruited by a number of high-academic and Ivy League schools. ,MI, Brownstown Ryan grew up in Woodbury, MN and graduated in 2012. Kyle went on to play collegiate baseball at Winona State University. Mabrey, Kennedy He was voted Team Captain his senior season. She was also a part of the 2017 and 2018 Big 10 Champion teams as well as the 2019 Gopher team who for the first time in history, competed in the Womens College World Series. Bailey was also selected to play in the 2015 Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Division 1 All-Star game. 14u . Softball | Total Sports Complex After college, I played a game called modified fastpitch for about seven years traveling the country on weekends. 2023 18u Dreher/Peters (Motor City) 2023 16u Langlois (Motor City) 2023 16u Burras (Motor City) 2023 15u Hoverman (Glass City) . Police tell 6 News the relationship with the player lasted approximately 2-years, the player was a minor at the time of the abuse, and is still a minor currently. Bila, Gabbie After Hunters years at West De Pere High School, he went on to play college baseball at St. Norbert College, located in De Pere, WI. One coach working with one or two athletes. When the club learned on the allegations in December, they asked Kunkel not to return. The main purpose of creating Finesse softball has always been about training and teaching good softball fundamental skills. After graduation, Kaylen went on to play softball for the University of Minnesota Gophers while pursuing a degree in Kinesiology. MI-West Finesse will be holding pre-tryouts and tryouts for Finesse West 2022-2023 teams at the below dates, times, and locations. He is currently working toward another certification in the Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Lucy Cronin, SS/3B, R/R (2020, uncommitted). Sam DiCicco, 2B/SS/OF, R/R, (2019, uncommitted). Staff Directory - University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics Our trainings provide each player with quality, personalized instruction that will provide her the skills and confidence to compete at her greatest potential. Her fastball has natural movement and she throws a great curve and drop. In total, Jeremy spent time in the Reds, Phillies, Brewers, and Dodger organizations. Mara Sczecienski, OF, 2B/SS, R/R, (2019, uncommitted). Emma Molenhouse is from North Aurora, IL where she was a 4-year Varsity starter at Rosary High School. Seven undefeated teams on day one of 2023 NFCA Junior College Leadoff Classic, Weather alters Friday schedule for NFCA Junior College Leadoff, National champions top field for 2023 NFCA Junior College Leadoff, Wengryn, Franco capture 2023 Louisville Slugger/Wilson DII weekly honors, Three programs enter rankings in 2023 NFCA DII Top 25 Coaches Poll, Lisa Allen, Montana State University Billings, Randy Langsi Jr., St. Francis High School & Cal A's Hawaii, Christy Bingham, St. Benedict High School, Shawna Lawless, John B. Connally High School, Frank Brown III, Jefferson County Middle/High School, Jamie Burton, California State University, San Marcos, Jim McGlynn, Southwestern Christian University, Jayne Clem, Wallace State Community College - Hanceville, Casey Clutch-Creakbaum, Clutch Athletic Performance, Christopher Milo, Carl Sandburg High School, Dee Conway, University of Mary Washington, Norman Coon, T.N.T. Having had a love for playing softball since, Bailey Smaney is originally from Howard, WI and played both softball and volleyball for, Emma Molenhouse is from North Aurora, IL where she was a, Bailey Schultz started high school at Oshkosh West her freshman year, Kyle grew up in Willard, MO and graduated in 2016. Erik grew up in Door County, WI, and was a graduate of Southern Door High School. Kunkel denies the allegations and has entered a not-guilty plea, said his attorney, Lucas Dillon, Kunkel posted bond and is free under "very tight" release conditions, he said. Fox, Madison Kunkel is prominent in the fastpitch softball community. Practice and play with enthusiasm and passion. Dreher describes the evolution of the Michigan Finesse softball program and more on his 16U team that dominated PGF Labor Day Showcase. JERSEY# Name Grad Year - HS School State City Primary Pos . Impact Sports Academy (ISA) Staff I started out as an assistant on the 18U team coached by Barry Patterson. Kyle gained valuable coaching experience while at Concordia as the active catching coach while still playing. Bailey was a member of Mosinees 2014 D2 State Softball Championship Team and Great Northern Conference Champions in 2014, 2015, and 2016. He accumulated several honors and awards most notably he was twice voted an All-Conference, All-District, and All-Area player. Freshman Finesse Novi, Mich. Walled Lake Central. A judge set a $50,000 cash bond for Kunkel, who police said was a coach forthe Finesse Fastpitch club at the time of the alleged offenses. Scott Schreiber grew up in Kimberly Wisconsin where he graduated from Kimberly High School. Jeremy grew up in Burlington, North Dakota where he attended Des-Lacs Burlington High School. of Texas at Permian Basin, Stephen Kuptz, Rancho Bernardo High School, Mike Lambros, North Davidson Senior High School, Stephanie Winter, Southeast Missouri State University, Fred Wroge, Bloomington Kennedy High School, Jackson Wyatt, Ret. Although he didnt play baseball for his high school, he played American Legion for the Marquette Blues where he won a State Title his final season. Finesse Training Academy. Hunter has been with ISA since May 2021 and currently holds the nationally recognized Youth Exercise Specialist (YES) certification. Private or Semi-Private lessons provide the player with the ultimate learning situation. Kylie Millhorn, C/3B/2B, R/R (2020, uncommitted). These sessions are intended for groups of players from the same team. Head Softball Coach Email candacr@bgsu.edu Candace Fenton-Bockbrader enters her first season as head softball coach at her alma mater in the 2022-23 academic year. EATON RAPIDS, Mich. (WLNS) The Michigan State Police Department Lansing Post Friday announced 47-year-old William Steven Kunkel Jr. of Eaton Rapids was arrested and accused of sexual activity with a child. He organized and ran training clinics for various junior men's national teams and also worked with U.S. junior men's team members, according to a 2017 posting by the International Softball Congress. Based out of Michigan, Head Coach Daniel DePaulis breaks down what you can expect to see from the 2022 roster.. Brendtke is also a strong hitter, using all fields equally, depending on the pitch and situation. During her senior year, Bay Port Softball made its first ever state tournament appearance and made it to the semifinals. Brendtke is your prototypical middle infielder, built low to ground, tough, great lateral movement, and a strong arm. In softball, Bailey was All Fox Valley Association 1st Team All-Conference and All-District at Oshkosh West as a lead-off hitter and outfielder. Erica Beach, University of New Mexico. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Hood Community College, Nikki Miller, Illinois Wesleyan University, Steven Capozzi, American Legion Lady Fastpitch, Michael Carrozza, Bridgewater/Raynham High School, Ted Mureau, California Thunder Joe 18 Gold, Kate Nygaard, Salt Lake Community College, Michael Cooperstein, Franklin & Marshall College, Stephen Pascarella II, Swansea Girls Softball League, Bill Crosthwaite, Canterbury School of Florida, Bill Prentice, North Hills Christian High School, Alicia du' Monceaux, Northwestern College, Steve Richards, Blue Mountain Community College, Laurie Farmer, Kingston Youth Baseball and Softball, Julie Fox, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Hannah Fulk, Appalachian State University, Steven Silverstein, Northside Youth Organization (GA), Danielle Glosson, Western Carolina University, Sarah Harman, Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Karen Strittmatter, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Michelle Tatlock, Florida Southern College, Jamie Trachsel, University of Mississippi, Erin Van Nostrand, Pacific Lutheran University, Rick Holsomback, East Paulding High School, Marcella Vanlandingham, Ohio Dominican University, Lindsay Vanover, University of Montevallo, Kaela Jackson, University of South Carolina, Jennifer Johnson, Central Linn High School, Linda Kalafatis, The Ohio State University, Becky Keogh, University of Illinois Chicago, Jane Worthington, Eastern Kentucky University, Jeanne Kerr, Gadsden State Community College, John Lawson, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Keith Livingston, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Diane Lokey, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Rick Lonergan, American Heritage/Gold Coast Hurricanes, Lynn Anderson, University of Minnesota Duluth, Kenneth Long, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Michelle Anderson, Champaign Central High School, Gerry Lopez, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College, Michael Armstrong, Orion Hunter Fastpitch 18U, Jessica Madrid, Appalachian State University, Todd Bannister, Provincial Women's Softball Association, Johanna Malisani, University of Waterloo Ladies Fastball Team, Marissa Mariano, Plattsburgh State University of New York, Micaela Bell, Florida Atlantic University, Cyndee Bennett, Salt Lake Community College, Theresa Bettis, Prince Avenue Christian School, Robin Martin, Nova Southeastern University, Bill Matthews, Amherst Steele High School, Laura Mayberry, Corona del Mar High School, Michelle Mayfield, Mansfield Summit High School, Julie Boland, Jacksonville State University, Teresa Borchard, Amador Valley High School, Marie McCarthy-Foster, Dakota Wesleyan University, Amber Bowman, Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Paula McGovern, Int'l Softball Federation, Wu Mei Yin, Chinese Taipei Amateur Softball Assoc, Jamie Buksa, University of Illinois at Chicago, Lori Meyer, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Diana Miller, Lake Hill Preparatory School, Billie Buss, University of Wisconsin, Stout, Jill Millis, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Thomas Caffelle, Shephard Hills High School, Jerry Mitchell, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, Mitch Mitchell, Worth County Middle School. Victor developed a love for journalism after realizing he was a great speaker and writer at an early age. Bailey Smaney is originally from Howard, WI and played both softball and volleyball for Bay Port High School. He was a three-year starter for West De Pere along with being first-team all-conference his final two years. of Alabama, Birmingham, Joey Van De Voorde, Victoria Fastball Club '92 Devils, Kelly Van Houten, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Holly Van Vlymen, Western Illinois University, Kaci Vassallo, Bethune-Cookman University, Chrystal Vega, Coffeyville Community College, Lynn Johnson, University of Wisconsin, Stout, Pam Johnston, Heritage Christian Academy/Revolution, Madison Kaalberg, McCook Community College, Beth Watson, University of Central Florida, Anthony Whisenhunt, Eastern Oklahoma State College, William Keen, Choctawhatchee High School, Kendra Whisenhunt, Eastern Oklahoma State College, Toni Willis, St. John's River Community College, Laura Klutsarits, Siena Heights University, Terri Knecht, Savannah College of Art & Design, Richard Knowles, Nunaka Valley Little League, Monica Wright, Bowling Green State University, Anita Kubicka, Montclair State University, Pam Latterell, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, Sheena Lawrick, University of North Dakota. Payton is from Green Bay and 4-year Varsity starter and All-Conference player at Green Bay Preble. Head Softball Coach Email candacr@bgsu.edu Candace Fenton-Bockbrader enters her first season as head softball coach at her alma mater in the 2022-23 academic year. EATON RAPIDS An Eaton Rapids man who has coachedfastpitch softball has been charged with sexually assaulting a "juvenile female" softball player, police said. Kunkel was arraigned on several charges including: Kunkel was arraigned in the 56th District Court in Eaton County on Tuesday. In her three years at UWO, she compiled a 32-12 record. In 2003, Kopitzke was named the most valuable player of the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, the Cubs AA affiliate, and was chosen to play in the prestigious Arizona Fall League. He was drafted in the 9th round by the Astros where he continues to pursue his dream of being a MLB player. Softball - Hitting, Slapping and Defense (infield and outfield) Jenna's amassed a batting avg. Police said the charges against Kunkel stem from an investigation that goes back over a year. She has great speed and size, she can bunt, slap, and has 240 foot-plus home run power. Doloszycki, Hailey McLane High School, R. Kurt Busby, Brownsmill/Lilburn Lady Jackets, Doug Caison, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Meadow McWhorter, Mt. Over the years, I have coached just about every age group but spent most of the time with the 18U division preparing the players for the college game. Snyder, Macy The following year Ryan then signed with the Sioux Falls canaries in the same league. We compete against some incredible organizations that recruit players nationally but we prefer to recruit players within our Michigan and Northern Ohio market. 2) Our commitment to recruit great athletes with great attitudes that come from quality families, and 3) Provide high-level skill training year-round. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. She primarily plays OF but is also really good at first base. Powered by Team Sports Admin. We have speed in the key spots of the lineup and plenty of offensive power. He also played two season in the Dominican winter league for the Giantes and Estrellas. Erik received a World Series Championship ring after the Giants won the series, beating the Kansas City Royals. She has coached for 4+ years at ISA and has coached for 6 years for girls basketball and 10-12U softball. Eaton Rapids softball coach arrested for sexual activity with player Academically, Cady ranks 1/578 in her class and scored in the 98th percentile nationally on her PSAT. Barroso, AJ Beshears, Jessica DiCicco gives us great depth at key positions defensively, hits for average, and is a leader in the dugout. The Finesse 16u National is a youth travel Softball organization with select Softball teams based out of Oxford, Michigan. Having had a love for playing softball since she was 5 years old, she developed a keen sense of the strategy and nuances of the game. Dillon said he is workingto learn what happened. Wixom, MI. DiCicco combines great athleticism and speed to make her a dominant player offensively and defensively. In her first season at the helm, Johnson led her team to the MEAC post-season tournament for the first time in five seasons. Johnson earned both her bachelors in Biology (2006), and a masters in Rehabilitation Counseling (2007) from SC State in Orangeburg, S.C. Each tryout is $10 and will need to be paid at check-in, which will start 30 minutes prior to the scheduled tryout time. He finished his UWO career with a .350 BA with 23 home runs, 35 doubles and 126 RBIs in 121 games. ,MI, Warren According to his LinkedIn page, hes been appointed to the coachs pool for USA softball since 2017. Jordan went on to play at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky her freshman year of college, then transferred to UW Oshkosh where she played the remaining 3 years of her collegiate career. Occasionally, players from other states such as Illinois, Indiana, and New York request to play for Finesse. In the last year, Monteith has really taken her game to a new level through incredibly hard work. As former and current athletes who have competed at the highest levels, our staff understands that athletes must not only be given the physical tools to compete but also the mental skills required to be successful. ,MI, Millington Finesse began as a youth slow pitch program in 1986. Tournaments. The day/time will be chosen by the group based on instructor availability. What was the purpose of creating the team (showcase players, win titles, develop skills, etc.)? We also feel it is essential for the players to know each other, have fun together on and off the field, and cultivate friendships with each other. Kersten is our leader defensively in the outfield, she can rundown deep fly balls, and she has a strong and accurate arm.