In Mosinee, Bailey was Great Northern Conference 1st Team All-Conference, All-District, and Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association 1st Team All-State her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. of .400 and a league-leading 21 stolen bases. 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). Kersten is your prototypical 5-tool, multi-sport athlete. She is a finesse (pardon the pun) pitcher, moves the ball in and out, hits her spots, and has ice in her veins in key situations. This year, we have such a large bubble of great players at the 16U age group that I moved down to be more directly involved with the recruiting process. In 2015, Jenna led the Pirates to their first trip and win in school history at the State Tournament. Finesse Fastpitch Travel Softball Club. Before returning home to De Pere in 2020, Kopitzke and his family lived in St. Paul, Minnesota where he was an instructor at Nevers Larkin Baseball from 2016-2020 and an assistant coach at Hamline University from 2019-20. Family man, Finesse softball coach, safety trainer Michigan, USA Joined June 2018 Tweets Tweets & replies Alec Lesko @alec_lesko Oct 20 I love these kids!!! His last 2 college years were at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, GA. After being selected 3 different years in the amateur draft ( 2003 40th round, 2004 34th round, 2007 21st round) Jeremy signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds following the 2007 draft. Johnson began her collegiate coaching career in 2007 were she served as a graduate assistant at her alma mater focusing on the development of the pitchers and catchers. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Certified USA Weightlifting Coach (USAW1), and Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS). As an everyday starter, he was nominated as an all-conference catcher at Concordia. LaPoint was the ace of the St. He graduated with a 4.0 GPA from UW-Oshkosh with a degree in Kinesiology (Exercise Science). Full Bio. According to a spokesperson for Finesse Fastpitch, this would have been Kunkels third year with the club. Kersten is our leader defensively in the outfield, she can rundown deep fly balls, and she has a strong and accurate arm. Defensively, Vara is a high level outfielder who can take hits away in the gaps and possesses a strong throwing arm. Action. A judge set a $50,000 cash bond for Kunkel, who police said was a coach for the Finesse Fastpitch club at the time of the alleged offenses. 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. A site for Finesse Fastpitch Travel Softball Team current and Alumni players, Coaches and families to re-connect with each other. Wixom, MI. Bailey was a member of Mosinees 2014 D2 State Softball Championship Team and Great Northern Conference Champions in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Bullpen Tournaments, Powered by Playbook365 of .400 and a league-leading 21 stolen bases. Bailey Smaney is originally from Howard, WI and played both softball and volleyball for Bay Port High School. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Softball Coaching Staff. Kyle grew up in De Pere, Wisconsin and played baseball for West De Pere. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. After graduation, Hunter grew up in De Pere, WI where he played for West De Pere High School and, Jordan Manthei is from Green Bay and was a 4-year Varsity catcher at Notre Dame Academy, Alexis Tingley graduated from St. Norbert College in 2022, Sydney Kadrlik (Sydney LaPoint, prior to marriage) is from Green Bay, WI and played softball at. MI-West Finesse will be holding pre-tryouts and tryouts for Finesse West 2022-2023 teams at the below dates, times, and locations. What's your softball background and how did you get to the point of leading the team? State police said the charges stem from "allegations of sexual activity betweenKunkel and a juvenile female softball player." When did the team/program start and how/why did it come to be? AVG RUN SCORED: 7.83: AVG RUN ALLOWED: 4.67: AVG RUN DIFFERENCE: 3.17: RUNS SCORED . National Program. Because of that, state police was able to work directly with the departments Computer Crimes Unit. Full Bio. We have five pitchers, three catchers, and multiple players who can play in and out. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. She will bat somewhere between 3-5 in our batting order. The day/time will be chosen by the group based on instructor availability. Esman has been dominant in every facet of the game. MSP is not releasing what was said between him and the juvenile victim at this time but said it involved the internet. After graduation, Kaylen went on to play softball for the University of Minnesota Gophers while pursuing a degree in Kinesiology. Respect the game, respect your opponent, and respect the umpires. In 2017, she helped her team reach the NCAA Super Regionals and to the NCAA Regionals in 2018. She played 3 years for Junior Phoenix Fastpitch under Mike Roberts (Associate Head Coach @ Louisiana Rajun Cajuns). 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. In total, Jeremy spent time in the Reds, Phillies, Brewers, and Dodger organizations. He was a, Jen joins ISA with nearly 15 years of experience coaching softball. With multiple DI offers, Lauren is close to making her final decision. Cronin is an amazing two-sport athlete with incredible hand-eye coordination and loves to compete. In 2014, Erik made his MLB debut with the San Francisco Giants, where in just one inning, he threw 16 pitches of at least 100 miles per hour. Cronin is not exceptionally fast but uses her instincts on the field to position herself to make all the plays. After graduation went on to play baseball at, Coach Tanner was born and raised in Wrightstown, WI and now currently lives in West De Pere, Hunter grew up in Marquette MI and graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 2014. Offensively, she can literally take a game over. He was a three sport Athlete and took home Wisconsin Gatorade player of the year in baseball and won the State title in Football. Wash, Kayla Where do your athletes come from -- all locally, some out of state? Rickert, Casey Kunkel was given a $50,000 bond. Danielle Stenger. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Johnson currently provides instructional sessions on an individual or group basis to players on all levels (novice to more seasoned) fostering an environment for young girls to develop a well-rounded approach to life through softball to include mental training. Donny Dreher and his staff continue to train top athletes who are knocking off some of the top programs in the nation. RECORD. After college, I played a game called modified fastpitch for about seven years traveling the country on weekends. More Finesse Tournaments Information about Finesse hosted tournaments, registration, schedules, & scores. My players are young and they will struggle with everything that comes with being "the hunted." 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. #IS. She played 3 years as a starting pitcher before graduating early in 2021. Bobowski is the fastest player on our team; she truly has game-changing speed. Finesse Fastpitch Travel Softball Club. Based out of Michigan, Head Coach Daniel DePaulis breaks down what you can expect to see from the 2022 roster.. By creating a fun and positive atmosphere, we hope to build strong work ethics and a mentally tough attitude within the athlete. Daugherty, Wallace State Community College, Roger Davis, Provincial Women's Softball Federation, Thomas Davis, Hope Christian High School, Gerald Dawson, Desert Christian High School, Nikki Palmer, University of California, Riverside, Jenna DeLong, University of Texas at Dallas, Trina Denison, Garden City Community College, Michelle DePolo, Tennessee Tech University, Bryan Dickerson, Advanced Fastpitch Academy, Rick Dillinger, ADM Community School (IA), Lori Perez, California State University Sacramento, Jim Perrin, Austin Peay State University, Dennis Peterson, Duluth Central High School, William Dumont, James Madison High School, Donald Pietz, Lutheran High School of Indianapolis, William David Poist Jr., FastPitch 14U San Antonio, MackenziePopescue, Georgia State University, Brad Posner, State University of New York at Cortland, Aron Potter, Missouri Southern State University, Philippa Edwards, Aurora Diggers/Team Canada, Anna Poulter-Hendrickson, St. In her freshman and sophomore seasons, she earned Second Team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Honors. The Finesse 16u National is a youth travel Softball organization with select Softball teams based out of Oxford, Michigan. In 2008 Johnson was elevated to head coach a position she held until 2011. Michigan youth softball coach charged with criminal sexual conduct. Payton is from Green Bay and 4-year Varsity starter and All-Conference player at Green Bay Preble. Jen Roskom joins ISA with nearly 15 years of experience coaching softball. Rebecca Campbell, Oklahoma Christian Academy, Elizabeth Caroscio, University of the Ozarks, Henry Moranchel, Claremont McKenna College, Kerry Casper, Metropolitan Community College, Maplewood, Tiffany Castro, Shoreline Community College, Beth Mullins, Univ. She always ends up with the dirtiest uniform and plays the game with a hockey mentality. He was voted Team Captain twice and was an All-ACC Performer his junior year. Based out of Detroit, Head Coach Stephen Curry breaks down what you can expect to see from the 2021 roster. 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. Her fastball has natural movement and she throws a great curve and drop. . He was a two, Kaylen Krueger is originally from Green Bay, where she played softball at, Payton is from Green Bay and 4-year Varsity starter and All-Conference player at Green Bay Preble, Casey Kopitzke is a De Pere High School alum and former multi-sport athlete. Curry is 6-foot and consistently throws 63 mph. Steve Baker, Centennial High School. Most of our athletes come from Michigan and Northern Ohio. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. 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. Dillon said he is workingto learn what happened. Through the comprehension of proper techniques, athletes will develop an understanding of her individual skill, whether it is pitching, throwing, hitting, fielding, or catching. 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. He earned his first Major League victory that night as he pitched five innings, giving up two runs. However, that may change after this fall. At UW-Oshkosh, Kopitzke counts helping UWO to a school record tying 41 wins in 1998 and catching a 1999staff that produced a conference-record 13 shutouts and a 1.38 earned run average as his biggest accomplishments. After high school, Emma attended Saint Norbert College to study Business Administration where she was a 3-year starter before her career was cut short bythe COVID-19 pandemic. ,OH, Allen Park Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach. Finesse Training Academy gives athletes the resources they need to learn, understand and apply softball skills on and off the field. She can hit in the 1 and 2 spot in the lineup but we also love her turning the lineup over from the 9 spot. 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. ,MI, Wixom In her senior year, she was placed on the Preble High School Wall of Champions, named FRCC Co-Player of the year, and received First Team All-State honors. Through the direction of our highly motivated staff, our athletes receive the guidance they need to be a positive influence in society and become the leaders of tomorrow. Volunteer Contact Donate. Militello, Sharonda He went on to play baseball at Wisconsin-Oshkosh where he helped the Titans to a 102-19 record, three WIAC championships and one NCAA Division III World Series appearance from 1997-1999. As a three-sport athlete, he received multiple All-Conference awards for football, basketball, and baseball, including 3rd Team All-American Pitcher, Gatorade State Player of the Year, and Louisville Slugger State Player of the Year. We've had early success this fall so I expect there to be a big bull's-eye on our team's back. He is planning on graduating in January of 2023 from St. Norbert College with a BA degree in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration. Lucy Cronin, SS/3B, R/R (2020, uncommitted). Baseball for the state in 2003. It's really important for Finesse to train our players on a regular basis and get to know them personally. Hunter comes in with a lot of knowledge regarding the physical and mental side of the game and factors that. 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. 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. Hunter has been with ISA since May 2021 and currently holds the nationally recognized Youth Exercise Specialist (YES) certification. . Hunter grew up in De Pere, WI where he played for West De Pere High School and for the American Legion West De Pere team. However, the struggles and the failures that come from those experiences will make them stronger in the long run. Tolme will typically bat in the 2-hole. After High School, she attended the University of Wisconsin Green Bay for one year where she compiled 11 wins as a freshmen and pitched in a school record of 31 games. ,MI, White Lake Police said the charges against Kunkel stem from an investigation that goes back over a year. He was issued $50,000 cash surety bond, with conditions. Cady has a high-level softball IQ and will typically bat 1 or 2 in our lineup. Sam DiCicco, 2B/SS/OF, R/R, (2019, uncommitted). The goal is very simple and never changes: continue to get better individually and as a team. We have been resting Brendtke this fall, letting her shin splints heal after playing most of the summer season through pain leading her team to a second place ASA National finish. She also is the Assistant Varsity softball coach for Green Bay Preble High School. In High School she was a 1st Team FRCC All-Conference Catcher and Utility player for 2013 & 2014 Seasons. She is an exceptional student and is being recruited by a number of high-academic and Ivy League schools. McDonald-Kelley, Danielle I played some college baseball. Jen graduated from Bay Port High School (Green Bay), then applied her softball knowledge and leadership skills coaching youth softball in the summers during college. She is rock solid behind the plate and plays a great third baseman. No other details about the investigation were released on Friday. At the time of the alleged sexual activity, Kunkel was a coach for the softball club Finesse Fastpitch, the child was a player. He went on to play baseball at the University of Nebraska where he ranked top 5 in career hits and home runs and top 10 in RBIs. There is no additional information to display. Taylor, Collette He was a coach for a 16 year and under team when he started and later coached an 18 year and under team. Finesse began as a youth slow pitch program in 1986. Family of cold-case victim gets justice after 40, Folks near Jack Daniels facility complain of whiskey, WATCH: Carjacking suspect caught after wild chase, Former MSU guard Appling sentenced in murder case, Federal agency urges railroads to review how they, Dont answer calls from these 5 area codes, Adam Nightingale gets MSU ready for tournament play, 3 reasons you shouldnt wait to file taxes this year, House where JonBent Ramsey was found dead up for, Whats the newest city in the US? DiCicco combines great athleticism and speed to make her a dominant player offensively and defensively. During my first year of graduate school Ryan signed a professional baseball contract with the Gary Southshore Railcats of the American Association, an Independent Professional League. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. 2022 Softball . In 1992, I was introduced to the Finesse organization at one of their clinics and fell in love with it. Through out training programs, our athletes also learn how to compete, work with others for a common goal, respect others, and most importantly have fun! We pride ourselves on challenging our athletes to not only strive to achieve their goals within their respective sport but also to maximize their potential in the classroom. One coach working with one or two athletes. It sounds like we are trying to grow but actually we are not. During the 2019 off-season Ryan was the Head Pitching Instructor for the Indiana Chargers working with 11-18u teams. She currently coaches high school softball for Bay Port. Tournaments, 2022 Baseball 2023 18u Dreher/Peters (Motor City) 2023 16u Langlois (Motor City) . After graduating DMACC with my Liberal Arts Degree, Ryan transferred to Valparaiso University to study Sports Management and play baseball. Police are concerned there may be other victims who have yet to come forward. ,MI, Fremont Jennas playing career consists of playing shortstop for a top premier team in Auckland, New Zealand in 2009 where she amassed a batting average of .400 and a league-leading 21 stolen bases. She hits for a high average but has home run power as well. They are experts at what they do and they are the ones that bring a lot of this electronic information to light, Adamczyk said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He was drafted in the 9th round by the Astros where he continues to pursue his dream of being a MLB player. In the last year, Monteith has really taken her game to a new level through incredibly hard work. With the top-tier of competitive travelling softball teams, the coaches are generally not related to the players. Three Star Master Coaches. W-L-T: 4-2-0: WIN % 66.67: STATS. Lee, Kendall Millhorn is probably my favorite player to watch; I love how she is "all in" on every play, every at-bat. ,MI, 2023 Baseball Follow him on Twitter @KBPalm_lsj. Sydney pitched at St. She is being recruited by many conferences including the SEC, Big Ten, and Pac-12. She is a still raw talent but her upside is tremendous. Jeremy Horst is a former MLB pitcher with 10 years of professional playing experience. Fenton-Bockbrader was promoted to head coach on July 14, 2022, after two seasons as an assistant coach with the Falcons. of Alabama, Birmingham, Jean Musgjerd, Rochester Community Tech. Finesse has a proven track record of success in developmenting skilled athletes. In his four years at Clemson, Jason compiled an 18-6 record with a 3.03 ERA. These sessions are intended for groups of players from the same team. She has coached for 4+ years at ISA and has coached for 6 years for girls basketball and 10-12U softball. Erica Beach, University of New Mexico. Where are you based? Defensively, Monteith is a great corner player but she is also a Division I pitching prospect with velocity at 60 mph, great at spotting pitches with a number of movement pitches. In 2008 Johnson was elevated to head coach a position she held until 2011. . Nadia Taylor. 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. Johnson earned both her bachelors in Biology (2006), and a masters in Rehabilitation Counseling (2007) from SC State in Orangeburg, S.C. Get the most important Softball stories delivered straight to your inbox. He was also added to the Cubs staff as an assistant coach in September 2008. Kevin Allison, Northeast Texas CC. So far, early in the season, DiCicco has been a huge contributor. The Finesse Fastpitch programs director tells said they cut all ties with Kunkel when they heard about the investigation. One of the other purposes of this press release was to make sure that if weve got anybody else thats been affected by specifically Mr. Kunkel, they please reach out, and anyone with information regarding this please reach out and we will assist in any way we can, Adamczyk said. Taylor, Destini Jason Berken, owner of Impact Sports Academy, is a retired MLB pitcher with 11 years of professional playing experience. Grand Rapids Area Tryouts (All Age Groups - 11u-18u): 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. Bailey started high school at Oshkosh West her freshman year and then transferred to Mosinee for her last three years. Scott Schreiber grew up in Kimberly Wisconsin where he graduated from Kimberly High School. She was nominated Captain her Junior year and served on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee as softballs representative for three years. Group Lessons are designed for groups of 3-4 players to work with a professional instructor on the skill of their choosing (hitting, pitching, fielding). Coach Tanner was born and raised in Wrightstown, WI and now currently lives in West De Pere. William Steven Kunkel Jr., 47, faces two counts of criminal sexual conduct to the thirddegree, two counts of criminal sexual conduct to the seconddegree and one count of child sexual abusive activity. She accepted Junior Varsity level positions (De Pere 2010 and Bay Port 2006-08, 2014-2017) where developing fundamentals, focusing on gaining that competitive edge, and developing the right winning mindset are keys to furthering a successful softball career. Abbey Tolme, OF/1B, L/L (2020, uncommitted). Ryan grew up in Woodbury, MN and graduated in 2012. He also played two season in the Dominican winter league for the Giantes and Estrellas. Bane, Faith Sczecienski is another key utility player for us. She was GNC Basketball Player of the Year in 2015, Channel 7 All-Star in 2016, and was named Gannett Media Female Athlete of the Year for Mosinee. . She graduated from Mosinee High School in 2016. Police first learned of the incident in December 2020. 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. After high school, Payton played softball for 2 years at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. Many players from other organizations pay to participate as guest players during our Finesse winter training. She can get on base in a number of ways, knows when to move runners, and can hit the gaps for doubles and triples. Jenna completed a 4-year college career at the Division I,University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Jenna Woepse was previously the Varsity Head Coach at Bay Port High School, amassing a 70-23 record over 4 years where she was named Coach of the Year twice in the FRCC (2015 & 2017). Hunter graduated from Saint Norbert in May of 2018. 1) Our in-depth interview process conducted by our president, Tommie Walker, identifying quality coaches with a passion to work with student-athletes. 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. We offer a variety of training options for different ages and skillsets. ,PA, Whitehouse Vara is an impressive Division I athlete combining speed and power. After graduation Kyle went on to play baseball at Northland College for four years. What is your primary focus or goal with this team? The main purpose of creating Finesse softball has always been about training and teaching good softball fundamental skills. We have speed in the key spots of the lineup and plenty of offensive power. DiCicco gives us great depth at key positions defensively, hits for average, and is a leader in the dugout. 3863 Highway 138 Southeast, Stockbridge, GA, 30281, United States. lauren sciborski @scibolau000 happy birthday to the man that has helped and impacted so many lives we love and miss you lots # RLforever # knockoutals @ alec_lesko 0 replies 1 retweet 16 likes Kyle grew up in Willard, MO and graduated in 2016. Kunkel also was selected to the USA Softball Men's Fast Pitch national team coaches pool andwas named as a commissioner-at-large for theISCin 2017, the ISC said. In the past, Finesse has won numerous national titles. #ISApr, Baseball leaderboards from testing day #2 , Good luck to all of the collegiate players and coa, We are so proud of all of our female athletes and, Feel the movement, create the pattern In 2006, Kopitzke was name the Triple-A Iowa Cubs Man of the Year for his contributions to the community. Rodriguez, Sydney W-L-T: 2-2-0: WIN % 50: STATS . Kyle gained valuable coaching experience while at Concordia as the active catching coach while still playing. Duane Culpepper, Texas Elite Softball Org. Most of the collegiate interest for Vara has been in the east since she lives in New York. But inclement weather is no match for the talent emerging from the Michigan Finesse softball organization. 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