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Fastpitch U will report to Sararsota, Florida on June 12 for a great summer opportunity. The 30 game schedule will end July 21. We have a couple of roster spots available.
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Player Development
Every Fastpitch U player will participate in Test and Train Sports developmental programming where everyone will be tested and then will have a forensic analysis on the data to target specific areas of improvement.
Accountability
There has never been a collegiate summer program in softball or baseball which will provide daily athletic performance surveys accompanied by evidence-based neuromuscular training programs which will impact the players in only a 6 week time frame.
Athlete Management System
Fastpitch U is pioneering the use of Test and Train Sports-Sync Athlete Management System to document every aspect of development during the summer participation. Testing the players the first day on site and re-testing them the last day will provide benchmarks and progressive development numbers that will distinguish this program from any others.
Environment
The staff at Fastpitch U knows how to develop players and will prove the effectiveness of ultimate communication and efficiency. Players will be able to be fueled by their development and growth while being nourished by passionate coaches who have the experience and track record to make an immediate impact. The environment created by Fastpitch U will be the envy of the league and the talk among college coaching staffs who benefit from the development their players receive while participating in our program.
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DEVELOPMENT
Test and Train Sports-Sync is a revolutionary Athlete Management System which is web-based and mobile-based providing the ability to administrate every aspect of the athletes development including all stakeholders.
Meet The Staff And Players
Jeff Howard-Team Owner
Team owner. Born and breed in Sarasota, FL Jeff is a staple in the baseball and softball development world. Jeff owns the Cat 5 program which has a baseball team in the Florida Gulf Coast League and owns the Florida International Baseball Academy. Most recently Jeff has secured a developmental contract with the country of Hati to build an Olympic Level program.
Kelly Ahrens-General Manager
Kelly Ahrens is the founder and owner of Stars and Stripes Sports and Test and Train Sports. Kelly has spent 30 years in athlete development and building accountability and transparency building the Test and Train Sports-Sync mobile-based and web-based platform. Kelly is building a team of committed professionals who provide evidence-based training procedures that are proven to develop committed athletes. Contact KellyAhrens@TestandTrainSports.com
Pete Berrios-Head Coach
Pete Berrios is one of the best coaches in the country and brings a high intensity approach filled with passion. Pete gets results. He was coaching in professional baseball at an early age, owned a very successful academy business and has had success coaching at every level , now an Assistant Coach with Furman University Softball Program. Pete is a leader who gets the best out of his players while developing his players to build a foundation that creates efficiency and results.
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Melissa Martinez-Assistant Coach
Melissa is one tough cookie who loves to challenge her players and demand the best effort possible. A former collegiate catcher, Melissa knows how to compete and motivate her players. She provides professional instruction and coaches in Lincoln, Nebraska. She will focus on the pitchers and catchers for Fastpitch U.
Dave Sechler- Assistant Coach/Assistant GM
Dave has been teaming up with Pete Berrios for over 20 Years proving to be a great producer in supporting the overall development of multiple programs including most recently Chestnut Hills College in Philadelphia, PA. Dave will be assisting on the field and in the office to ensure Fastpitch U Summer Collegiate Program is the best in the league.
Lauren King- Rhodes College
Lauren has put together a great career at Rhodes College and looks to prove her value in the FGCL. Lauren is an accomplished pitcher who also hits and puts up great numbers doing both.
Molly Rainey- Outfielder-University of Central Florida
Freshman from Ada, Ok, Molly hit a home run her first collegiate at bat. A great competitor who puts the work in and is ready to have a break out summer .
Jamie Tino-Stetson University
Jamie is a seasoned Division I pitcher in a very competitive program who has seen a lot of time on the mound. Jamie will be fine tuning her approach this summer while leading Fastpitch U to a very productive season. Her experience will be of great value to the program.
Alyssa Perez- St. Leo University
Alyssa is a catcher/middle infielder as a rising freshman who will be playing at St. Leo's College in Dade City, Florida. From Seebring, Florida, Alyssa, is accustomed to the hot weather and will bring some good energy to the team this summer. A very athletic player who enjoyed a very successful high school career.
Raegan Conley- Florida Atlantic University
Raegan Conley is from Wellington, FL and will be a freshmen attending FAU this fall. She is a tough catcher with a great arm and will bring pop to the line up this summer.
Breanna Robine- Florida Atlantic University
Breanna is a scrappy infielder who has some speed and can create some excitement. Breanna will bring an aggressive approach to Fastpitch U and looks to play multiple infield positions.
Alana Snow- UCLA
Alana is a Junior Utility player from Carlsbad, Ca. Snow was a four-sport athlete at Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, Calif. ... played three years of varsity softball (center field/second base), four years of track and field (jumps/relay/hurdles), three years of basketball (forward/center) and two years of volleyball (utility)
Danielle Diaz- Stetson University
Danielle will bring some firepower to the Fastpitch U team. She is a middle infielder who is tough as nails and who has proven herself at a high level. She ended her Junior year with an injury while leading the team in hitting and was coming back strong for her senior season before Covid-19 interfered.
Emma Peterson- Chestnut Hills
Emma is from Reading , PA and started her college career with Chestnut Hills College in PA. Emma will play mostly First Base and should bring a solid hitting approach and defensive approach to help Fastpitch U compete this summer.
Savannah Henley- Purdue University
Savannah Henley will be attending Purdue University and looks forward to making an immediate impact. Savannah will be a relief pitcher for Fastpitch U and will gain lots of good experience from the elder Fastpitch U staff as well as coach Melissa Martinez.
Emily Hale-Wayne State Univeristy
Saw action in 16 games with 14 starts (13-right field, one-designated hitter)...hit .314 with 11 hits, one double and four RBI...credited with two multi-hit games, going 2 for 4 with a double, RBI and run scored in 7-2 win over Malone (Ohio) on 3/12/20 and 2 for 3 with one run scored vs. Dominican College (NY) on 3/8/20...was 1 for 2 with two RBI and two runs scored in 12-2 win at Southwest Baptist (2/17/20). Before Wayne State: Played two seasons at Cleveland State in Ohio...played in 31 games over two seasons.
Jade Soto-Coastal Carolina University
Soto played three of four seasons at Bishop Verot as she appeared in 50 games with a .369 batting average in 84 at-bats and four triples. As a freshman Jade was part of of the state championship winning team where she hit .500 and was named to the First Team All-Lee County. Her sophomore campaign saw her bat .321 as she became the team's starter at second base where she had fielding percentage of .941. So missed her junior season in 2018 due to injury, but returned for her senior season, picking up where she left off as she batted .380.
Soto is Puerto Rican and is bilingual as she speaks spanish and plays the piano and loves to surf.
Madison Lewis-Florida International University
Daughter of Don and Rena Lewis…Has two older siblings named Lauren and Mitchell…Hails from Tampa, Florida where she attended Chamberlain High school…She is a black belt in MMA…Favorite pro player is Bianka Bell…Her parents have been the biggest influence in her career…Father led the nation in receptions in 1982, first Team All-Ivy and first team All East in 1982 and 1983 and was All American in 1982 and 1983.
Sarah Longley- University of Florida
Sarah is from Royal Palm Beach, Florida and plays middle infield. Sarah prepped with Raegan Conley at Wellington High School and is used to the Florida Heat and ready to compete this summer. Sarah has already achieved many honors to include 2019 PGF All-American - Southeast Region, 2018 Miracle Sports 8A All-State First Team, 2018 All-Palm Beach County 7A-9A First Team, 2018 ASA Nationals 7th Place Finish – Lady Gators , Ranked 5th Nationally in Bowling…A-B Honor Roll Student.
Zoe Wills- Tusculum University
Zoe is from Coal City, IL and is a position player and pitcher looking to contribute on the mound and in the field. She comes from an athletic family who provides her great support. She played at Coal City, High School and enjoyed success leading her team in many categories.
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