Schedule Updated 2014

I just updated my spring and summer schedule.  You can find it on the page above.

Recently my trainer took my BMI , which was 23.  He said that a professional athlete's BMI is around 19-16 so I am working harder to get mine down to that.

More updates to come soon.

So much to think about

We have been looking at all options and we hope this will help some girls in the future.  We have looked at Junior College programs.  There are some very good Junior College programs in Florida if you just need that extra training to get to the D1 level.  I found these two web sites that give you some great information about all the playing levels.  Athletic Scholarships  and another Athletic Scholarships2    These are both recruiting websites but have some very good information.  Most athletes say " I want to play D1" but do they know that there are three levels of D1, A, AA and AAA.  Even NAIA schools have a D1 level and a D2 level. 

There are some NCAA D3 schools that are very good and can compete with D1 schools.  You need to do your research, just don't take the first offer that comes to you.  You should visit the schools and if possible see a game.  We recommend looking at the area around the school as well. 

Videos of your games, training, practice are great tools.  They can help to show your development.

Gold Diamond results

Alicia had an awesome weekend playing with the Charlotte Magic, she had a batting average of .666 and an On Base Percentage of .777.  She was inches away from a home run, several nicely placed slaps and a line drive to left field.  She is looking forward to the Early Signing Showcase in Myrtle Beach the weekend of November 15-17.

Surf City Showcase pictures

We have been trying to upload a video of highlights of the Surf City Showcase to the Youtube page but need to convert it to a different file type.

At one point there were over 25 coaches watching our games on that Saturday.  Stiggy's Team TFS had given out over 50 flyers and had to have more made to give to all the coaches.

It was a very successful weekend.  Both Coach Van Brunt and Coach Bastian said that Alicia has developed over 150% since last year and she continues to develop.

.Friday Schedule for Surf City

We just noticed that the Friday schedule for this coming weekend has been posted.

Stiggy's Team TFS will be playing on Field 2

10/18/13 at 2:00pm vs. NJ Cheetahs
10/18/13 at 3:30pm vs. AZ Firecrackers

Schedule for Surf City Showcase

The Stiggy's Team TFS will be playing in the C Pool on Field 3 vs. the following teams

1. So. Cal Athletics  US Club Ranking #2
2. Sorcerer  US Club Ranking #11
3. us
4. NW Blaze
5. TNL Gold  US Club Ranking #24
6. Bownet   US Club Ranking #28

Some of the best teams in the country.  Coach Bastian will most likely set up games for us on Friday too.

So far this is our Saturday schedule 2vs 3 at 9:45am; 1 vs 3 at 11:30; 3 vs 5 at 3:00pm
Then Sunday we have 3 vs. 4 at 8am; 3 vs. 6 at 11am.

Stiggy's 2013

The Fastpitch School is pleased to announce the 2013 Stiggys/Team TFS roster for the upcoming Surf City October Showcase. The prestigious showcase, which features top teams from around the United States, will be held October 18-20 in Huntington Beach, California.

Stiggys/Team TFS has participated in the event annually for over 10 years, and is comprised of athletes from around the United States, as well as internationally. Head coach Michael Bastian formed the team as a means to offer outstanding student-athletes an opportunity for growth and development, as well as exposure to top collegiate colleges.

“I am very excited for this year’s event,” stated Coach Bastian. “We have former participant Chenxi Jiao returning as a coach, as well as a player from the European Federation added to our roster of players from California, Texas, and North Carolina. I am looking forward to a great weekend of development and exposure.”

The following is the roster for Stiggy’s/Team TFS 18u Gold:

Gabi Obia, the Netherlands
Victoria Bratcher, Grapevine, TX, USA
Alicia Daly, Summerfield, NC, USA
Alease Daniel, Creedmoor, NC, USA
Tess Eby, Grapevine, TX, USA
Lauren Heintzelman, Southlake, TX, USA
Emily Kuser, Midlothian, TX, USA
Briana Burger, Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Schieler Collins, Frisco, TX, USA
True Park, Chico, CA, USA
Shay Vegas, Justin, TX, USA
Reagan Carter, Flower Mound, TX, USA
Matti Davis, Keller, TX, USA
Emily Visnic, Millers Creek, NC, USA
Sierra Lange, Plano, TX, USA

Head Coach: Michael Bastian, Reno, Nevada, USA
Asst Coach: Monti VanBrunt, Colleyville, TX, USA
Asst Coach: Chenxi Jiao, Beijing, China
Team Manager: David Heintzelman, Southlake, TX, USA