After leaving the USAO faculty, she taught at the University of Central Oklahoma until her retirement in 1992. Huerta, Brady That team was so good. And when Oklahoma is playing, his kids are everywhere. 07 - Mulder 22:6 Diamond Sports, Oklahoma Athletics 16u Platinum -Sparkman, OKLAHOMA ATHLETICS 14U NATIONAL MADDEN/DAVIS, Oklahoma Athletics 09 National Madden/Ashbaug, OK Athletics National - Madden/Brown 26/27, Athletics Mercado Godoy/Harris/Hernandez 2026, Carolina Elite SC National Drotar/Genovese, Athletics Mercado Godoy Harris/Hernandez 2011. "The work ethic between myself, Mark Campbell has been a perfect match. The Batbuster organization teaches you morals, and life lessons as well. Gary Haning, head coach of the OC Batbusters,recalls watching the Orange Lionettes play the Stratford Brakettes, who were the New York Yankees of the softball world in those days, atwomen's nationals in 1972 in Tucson. This season, nine former Batbusters are Sooners, constitutingmore than a third of the roster. Self, Diego Now, Batbusters has grown into a mega program, fielding more than a hundred teams in 14 states and producing some of the sport's biggest stars, including Olympians Jennie Finch and Laura Berg. But for many years, OU didnt have any Batbusters. That changed with Sydney Romero. Batbuster teams have won over30 National Championships. <>/Metadata 2001 0 R/ViewerPreferences 2002 0 R>> There is no additional information to display. OC Batbusters Aldrich 18u Pitcher and Catcher (So California) Fountain Valley, CA OC Batbusters Aldrich 18u Tryouts OC Batbusters Aldrich (Southern California) Looking to fill out roster. Irwin, Rafael Booster Clubs. The program quickly grew to include multiple teams for various age groups. Haning remembers Ron Radigonda, the current executive director of the International Softball Federation, handing him the championship trophy. Batbusters program produces some of sport' biggest stars. The group includes pitcher/infielder Kaitlyn Terry, catcher Addison Mettler and utility Mia McNulty. Berokoff, Garrett We instill that work ethic in the younger kids. Bill felt I could help the team become better because my beliefs about coaching were more structured, more fundamental--that kind of thing.". There are 3 CEO's of large companies and countless other successful former players, some of whom have daughters that are Batbusters. View Full Bio, Bradley His prior experience also includes serving as vice president for academic affairs at Rose State College and Seminole State College, instructor at the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University and two positions at USAO director of alumni and school relations and director of school relations and student activities. Kinzie Hansen. She has come back strong in 2018. While at UCO, Marotte developed a nationally recognized program of developmental adapted physical education. In the business park just off the Orange Freeway running through Anaheim, theres an indoor softball training facility, and above the batting cages often filled with girls from Southern California, theres a TV. View Full Bio, Isiah Spradlin. Walsh, Robert Skweres, Evan Really prepares them for college.. This past weekend Batbusters M Brooks 05 won the USA Elite Select 14u Summer Nationals at Space Coast Complex this weekend. Known to us there are 5 doctors, 7 lawyers, 3 university level scientists, 8 university level professors, more than 30 HS teachers, more than 50 teachers at pre-HS level, 11 professional trainers, 4 university softball head coaches, 10 university assistant coaches and numerous HS coaches. WebAlyssa Palomino-Cardoza, a two-time All-American and the 2018 Pac-12 home run champion, is in her second season as Oregon's volunteer assistant coach. Jocelyn Alo. Batbuster players have been included on every Olympic Team and on a USA National Team of some ilk every year since the mid-1980's. Maddux, Sutton Her dad, Bill Owens, was a friend of Haning's and a renowned pitching coach in the area. WebSeminole State College. Coaching is the next best thing. "He (Radigonda) was a Sacramento Parks and Rec director at the time," Haning said. The first time I saw Nancy Welborn (of the Lionettes) pitch, I just about fell off my chair amazing. endobj WebThe official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the Oklahoma City University Stars "There's a lot of people that have contributed to the name other than me," Haning said. After a tour of duty with the Womens Army Corps, Marotte earned her bachelors degree from the University of Houston in 1955. Being in the organization teaches you so much more than being a talented athlete. ^HXO}gR8K7$D%ylK07`p3L7W0"f Laura went on to become a four-time All-American at Fresno State and one of only four women to win four Olympic medals in softball. 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I mean, Carol Spanks swung a wooden bat that I would guess was 32-35 ounces. Park/Complex: Hall of Fame Stadium. I am not the queen recruiter, Gasso admitted. Higgins, Chris Stith and Haning's OC Batbusters are the two-time defending PGF 18U Premier Division national champions. Jennie Finch, a two-time Olympic medalist and WCWS champion at Arizona, and Toni Mascarenas, another future Arizona standout, led the Batbusters to a national title in 1997 and a runner-up finish in 1998. Committed: Oklahoma. She was sharp at the Boulder IDT tournament this past weekend. endobj Akhile, D.J. Nicole May. WebAlumni; Are you an athlete on the OC Batbusters Stith 14u softball team? My heart broke, Gasso said. Not run out a ground ball. Palomino-Cardoza capped an impressive collegiate career at Arizona in the spring of 2021 by leading the Wildcats to their second consecutive Womens College World Series appearance. I was amazed women could play like that. Five programs named 2019 NFCA Travel Ball Regional Coaching Staff of the Year. It really comes down to an unwillingness to settle for second, Stith said. They were a powerhouse. Galbreath, Jose <> 4 0 obj They have a coach thats very much like me, Gasso said. Stay in the loop with news, updates and exclusive content from the alliance team. Sophie Hunter (18U, 2nd Team) Carmen Lopez (16U, 1st Team) Devin Drummond + Sophia Lambaren (16U, 2nd Team) Nataly Rodarte (14U, 2nd Team) Keep working hard! <> She felt a connection between the programs, like they were kindred spirits. "I was just amazed. Victor Anderson shares As we enter the home stretch for this season, its time for our yearly Hello friends! Riggs, Ty There is no additional information to display. Feazle, Brandon WebDr. The team also featured future UCLA stars Nicole Reis (then Odom)and Leah Poulson;future Arizona slugger Leah Braatz;Andrea Doty,who was on three national championship teams at Arizona;and Gillian Box, who was an All-American Olympic catcher. Udoumoh, Nigel By submitting my information, I agree to the, Replay: Stony Brook vs Towson | Apr 30 @ 1 PM, Replay: Bluefield State vs Emory & Henry | Apr 30 @ 1 PM, Replay: Georegtown vs Butler | Apr 30 @ 3 PM, Replay: Georegtown vs Butler | Apr 30 @ 12 PM, Replay: Charleston vs Elon | Apr 30 @ 12 PM, Replay: Villanova vs Seton Hall | Apr 30 @ 10 AM, Replay: Delaware vs Hofstra | Apr 30 @ 10 AM, Cookie Preferences / Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Receive our free newsletter and be the first to see our softball rankings, news, analysis and more. Stith, Mark Campbell and Mascarenas form the nucleus of the current OC Batbusters' brain trust. endobj Haning also helped players get into major colleges including Karen Owens, who made it into UCLA. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Register for Stars of Tomorrow Combine - Click HERE. Providing them with all the tools they need to be successful in the recruiting process. 2006 - Present FloSports, Inc. All rights reserved. Altman, Chris Field: Stadium. WebThe official 2023 Baseball Roster for the Oklahoma Christian University Eagles. Empkey, Marcus Albright, Will When they go to Oklahoma, the pressure that the program, the tradition and Patty put on them is not a factor, Stith said. endobj Marotte was the president of the OCW Faculty Association and Faculty Senate at the time the college transitioned to OCLA. Ric Baser and Dr. Dorothy Dot Marotte were inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma for their enduring contribution to education. WebCongratulations to our players on our 18U, 16U, and 14U teams who made 1st and 2nd Team at the Triple Crown Fastpitch Don Battles On Showcase. I could not believe that women could play like that.". 24 recruit by Extra Inning Softball and No. Its the players that say, Let me tell you whats happening over there and what Ive learned and who I become. They become your best recruiters.. There was a lot of recruiting, and (softball) was supposed to be in the Olympics in Barcelona in '92, but it wasn't. "No, I had no idea that it would be as big as it is today. There is no additional information to display: Roby. Green, Byke After several years he was widely acclaimed as a natural coach and teacher. So how was the Batbuster-to-Sooner pipeline built? Alliance Super Cup Presented by EvoShield, Oklahoma Pure Fastpitch MELSON Premier 18U, Illusions Premier Lampl/Sessum/Bowen 2024, Oklahoma Athletics 23/24 Premier - Madden, Oklahoma Athletics 18U Premier Madden/Henders, American Freedom Platinum National Warren 18u, Minnesota Renegades 18U National - Pederson, Oklahoma Athletics National 07 Madden/Knight, Iowa Premier Gold 16u National Shraiberg, Oklahoma Athletics 16 National 2024 Madden/Cl, Oklahoma Pure Fastpitch 25/26 Premier A/M, Athletics Mercado-TX/ Bonola 16u (Rebecca), Fury Platinum National Chiles (Powered by SCT, Oklahoma Athletics 07 Premier Madden/Knight, B.L.A.Z.E. Hudson. LOS ANGELES The UCLA softball program announced its 2023 signing class on Wednesday. 2023 www.oklahoman.com. *OC Batbusters Vidano plays 4 pool play games. Even though he had started a club program in 1996 and won three national championships in five years, he still found himself losing players to the Batbusters. Hell say to these guys, Do you think youre gonna get away with this with Coach Gasso at Oklahoma? Fastpitch News (FPN) is dedicated to covering the sport of Womens Fastpitch Softball. Starr, Taven Get the most important Softball stories delivered straight to your inbox. And (Joan) Joyce (of the Brakettes) was amazing. I love this game. %PDF-1.7 "He felt the Batbusters were very talented, but undisciplined. She said the hard work and frustration during this change were necessary in providing a base for what is now USAO. "I loved shortstop. Joe was the nicest guy in the world, but he was pretty loosey-goosey and easy going. This game will always be a learning process and I'm still learning what it takes to pull greatness from my players. Batbuster players have been awarded the NCAA and USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year for DI Softball. Mitch Hollis. She has served as president, vice president and chairperson of the Adaptive and Division of Girls and Womens Sports Sections and on various committees of the Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Duncan, Nolan Cookie Duration Description; cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics: 11 months: This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. endobj Now, Batbusters has grown into a mega program, fielding more than a hundred teams in 14 states and producing some of the sport's biggest stars, including Olympians Jennie Finch and Laura Berg. <> :aYt`PlnVu Kn Yu;lKv|l(t%22Cs>J;ste=@E2Zm@!RL5eTtPz *-!YhFqj(X}HJ3v+W E`T8(-jZAaFr0"V tBo$ N< V&]bA|RNLW2 Westervelt, Naut ",#(7),01444'9=82. And then we have ToniMascarenas, and the three of us have kind of tiered this where the younger teams are always going to be coached by us. endobj Men's Basketball - Coaching Staff. And Stith believes the recruiting pitch is easier for the Sooners because the Batbusters have a similar culture. The OC Batbusters, founded in 1979, is one of the oldest and unquestionably the most successful organization in girls' fastpitch softball. Batbuster players have earned over 500 college scholarships, 80% of those scholarships "Full Rides" and 90% at least 70% of the total cost. Going 2-4, Jennings had both of her hits result in home runs. Johnson, Braden Disclaimer. Jobe, David For additional information, email newsletter@osrhe.edu. Parga, Jaxon Make a Gift. Name. Looking for pitcher and catcher. Then came Alo. t1a RUQhObXwpWn8S{o,C\9R?#h~e^ A1n) LGS}7DFCFbs_i|fnx~zAWxp\'F7n),]D%# cvCxs!a)XO *K!BU1< 7V "*mjC=0 :pxQ>bl~XEzHD}L\tRs}y I was definitely prepared coming from that competitive atmosphere where losing was never an option, just being around the girls that we had who all had the same mindset. WebOC Batbusters - Stofle in Lake Forest, CA is a Softball Club that empowers their athletes with SportsRecruits. Then, the steady stream of Batbusters became a torrent in 2019 as the Sooners got four alums, Taylon Snow who transferred from Auburn and prep recruits Hansen, Alanna Thiede and Olivia Rains. Mariah Lopez came to OU a year after Romero and Aviu. He was listed on the National Deans List in 1991-92, was named to the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Oklahoma State University and received the Robert B. Kamm Distinguished Graduate Fellowship, Educational Administration and Higher Education Department, Oklahoma State University in 1991. Dr. Ric Baser and Dr. Dorothy Dot Marotte were inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma for their enduring contribution to education. He worked alongside 1,500 academic and student affairs employees. That's the case even though they play for a program with a huge bullseye. Softball was beginning to be on a much more national stage.". And if I'm going to do it, I'm glad it's with the best organization.". OBU Athletics. She never swung at a first pitch. ]'jS0{}QrYU7zaYK\q{l\M6!V^\X`New]\-&v] %kg`ea Ntk7m}|cqsaOPr"WNrj?,I/Xl3E71 8&pR$,+ba. Title. The freshman is leading the nation in RBI (70), ranks third in homers (22) and was recently named a finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. OC Batbusters. It doesnt bother them. Hill, Justin He was the 2013 recipient of the Service Award from the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges as The Golden Voice of the All Oklahoma Team Luncheon, and the 2008 recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa Hallmark Award for Distinguished College Administrator. In the 2020 class, another big haul Jennings, May and Zaida Puni. A lot of these kids, Sooner coach Patty Gasso said, have bloodlines through the Batbuster organization.. 8 0 obj Theyre ready to compete at that level. Cc@VI2 ne;c,NXutFD&THsLl+& NY!kzw)lrO6O9b'BZtQ!O:EH5I*@Q(avD,8,BvHjX1p |_#gqr[f\]f(}-3^yZA,#)Ow;bfwPp=7v c~{}#h gnv/~pjGAsa1Ql'j }Q#5E{WR7(qV'm& f^o,4dd;A0\$8z5KmpjPPAz{ vGEebv|[]mZ Stevenson, Lonny Batbuster teams have won over 30 Gasso spent several years recruiting Romeros older sister, Sierra, who ultimately chose Michigan. Gonzales, Jonah Not do something., She doesnt do it. <> Dr. Dorothy Dot Marotte and Ric Baser (not pictured) were inducted in the USAO Alumni Hall of Fame on Nov. 10 as part of the annual Alumni Homecoming Celebration. When Mike Stith has time between lessons and practices, hell stop and watch. x]mo8 A Baser has served with numerous college and community service organizations including the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, Tulsa Area Workforce Investment Board, Vision 2 Grassroots Committee, Tulsa County Area Superintendents Association, Theatre Tulsa Advisory Board, Tulsa CAP Neighborhood Promise Advisory Committee and many others. endobj All rights reserved. WebBILL BARBER MEMORIAL PARK OC Batbusters - Shumaker 06-25-22 Game 1 BlueRay 195 subscribers Subscribe 1 Share 94 views 4 months ago OC Batbusters - Shumaker vs Its the kind of thing players learn as Batbusters. Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Jackson, Parker Perry, Dravon 7Kg"i>lk+ Z:cgKvsa3-P-hszh-~N' Scott, Joshua But I felt like I was a little late to her recruiting party. We will provide opportunity and instruction to every athlete on our team, We will respect our athletes and interact with them as we wish them to interact with others, We will prepare them in their attempt to earn a college scholarship and we will make every effort to honestly promote each athlete, Our teams' appearance and conduct will provide a positive example for any young girl who is interested in softball and any official who is considering us for an event or sponsor who is available to support us. endobj <> You have kids coming up through the system that are always used to us and how we do things and they have that drive. White, Eli On the list of the top players in California as well as nationally, Jennings finished her high school season with a .560 average with 49 hits. Hamilton, Ryan I would have given anything to be a shortstop, but I had two problems. She hit lead off, and took two strikes almost every at-bat, and she was still the best player I have ever seen. 5 0 obj In 2003, Stith decided to stop fighting against Batbusters and joined them. 11 0 obj Shell be one of them, he said. WebWe are so proud of our OC Batbusters alumni20 of them will be competing this week in the Womens College World Series!! Furrey, Austin The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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