News and Announcements
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Fastpitch Softball |
Wanna Play? Gotta Hit!|
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Why hitting a fastpitch fastball is harder than hitting a baseball fastball.
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Some Recent Feedback
"Destiny was 6 for 7, 2-run double, 2-run triple. Now batting 3rd/4th." (Monica mom)
"Coach Manny, thank you for all that you have taught me..." (Kylie Lundberg...post OU camp)
"Riley pitched the first 2 innngs, faced 7. K 6, walked 1. Also had an RBI single" (Lou dad)
"Hey Coach Manny! You would be happy to know that my coaches complimented me on "how well coached I am with my hitting!" (Janel Hayes, Kent State University).
Training Facility
Triple Play Batting Cages
12434 Bellflower Blvd Downey CA
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Fast-Pitch Softball in SoCal |
Fast-Pitch softball in Southern California can be divided in two, recreational or participative ("rec") and competitive “travel-ball”. The typical progression through this environment begins in the participative arena and moves to the competitive one. From “rec-ball” to "all-stars", to "travel-ball" or high school softball. At each level, participants encounter conflict. For example, someone with an ultra-competitive mind set may have difficulty with the participative environment. In contrast to the “formal” educational arena, sports performance is public in nature. Success and failure go hand-in-hand as children and young adults develop the confidence to perform in public. How organizations, coaches and parents/players design and navigate this environment determines success.  Learning is fun...that is the goal of the recreational environment - participation - to expose players to fast-pitch softball. Through this environment, players will succeed and fail and at each step of the way develop confidence. Everyone plays! Within this construct...competition is introduced in a gradual manner. Those whose aptitude is more competitive excel. But at some point...the hunger to test oneself against the best will call those athletes to the competitive arena. We are here to win...not at all cost but at significant effort. Here, the athletes are tested physically, mentally and emotionally. The ability to manage failure by “keeping things in perspective” is more important. The pressure is up...to succeed one must prepare. We now have more at stake...conflict both internal and external.Make no mistake...confidence is derived from preparation. Preparation results in confidence which then leads to performance. Get The Advantage...We teach it, coach it and play it!!! Active Instructors, Manny, Cecily and Samie...see intructors section!!!  |
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Coach Courtney |
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*Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology, Whittier College. Four year playing softball for Whittier College. Two-time NFCAA Academic All-American. |
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Instructors |
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Play ~ Coach ~ Teach |
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Manny-Sports offers a unique mix of instructors. Coach Manny learned about the game of fast-pitch softball primarily by coaching his three daughters, Cecily, Courtney and Samie bring the young-female-collegiate-athlete perspective...leading edge game "what works" stuff. Cecily lettered in both collegiate basketball and softball at Cerritos College, Courtney played 4-years at Whittier College and graduated with a BS degree in Kinesiology (Academic All-American), Samie played short-stop for the South Carolina Gamecocks (All American - All SEC)...graduated with a BS in Sports Management and in 2013, Samie was drafted #14 overall by the New Jersey Comets of the National Professional Faspitch and played in 2013 and 2014 in the pros with and against the best.
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Excuse our mess...section under construction. Txt Manny with Questions 323-997-1564
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Coach Samie |
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Coach Manny |
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*25+ Years Coaching Experience, park, middle-school, high-school and travel ball. |
Three of Coach Manny's 2015 |
See tables below to see how Coach Manny
stays current with the latest
in training and softball equipment.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION Later in June 2014, Florida and Alabama met in the All-SEC NCAA DI College World Series with Florida sweeping the Alabama Tide. Just a note on of how strong the SEC was in 2014, Geogia won the SEC tournament.
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Games Watched |
7 |
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What team impressed Coach Manny? |
Kentucky |
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Who has the loudest fans? |
Roll Tide!!! |
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Wow!!! |
The University of South Carolina Softball Stadium is amazing! |
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CONTINUING EDUCATION |
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Major Conference Programs Speaking/Presenting on Specifics Topics
Texas A&M (SEC) – Staff Communications / Role Definitions |
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CONTINUING EDUCATION |
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The Musts of Hitting |
Lizzy Lemire - Notre Dame University |
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"Stop The Drama" Guide to Female Teams |
Dr. Robyn Odegaard - Author |
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Offensive Strategies vs the Off-Speed Pitch |
Brian Kolze - University of the Pacific |
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"Be a Five Tool Player" |
Shonda Stanton - Marshal University |
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Understanding and Connecting with Gen iY Athletes |
Tim Elmore - Growing Leaders |
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Innovative Defensive Positioning |
Steve Wammer - Northland College |
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Hitting Drills |
Thomas Macera - Valdosta State University |
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Drills, Drills, Drills |
Baserunning - Van Nostrand - Pacific Lutheran |
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Mental Game Warrior |
Jen Cronneberger - Ursinus College |
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Turning the Double Play |
Blake Miller - University of Oregon |
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Why Injuries are on the Rise...What to do... |
Brandon Marcello - Stanford University |
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CONTINUING EDUCATION |
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Softball Roundable with the |
Clint Myers - Head Coach |
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CONTINUING EDUCATION |
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SEMINAR |
PRESENTER |
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The Art of Catching |
Brent Maybe (MLB) |
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Developing the College Hitter |
Shannon Hays - Texas Tech |
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Mental Skills for Coaches and Athletes |
Patti Gerkens - UC San Diego |
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Be A Great Pitching Coach |
Rachel Lawson - Kentucky |
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Adjusting the Curve Ball to Maximize Results |
Kyla Holas - Houston |
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Drills. Drills, Drills |
Emily Friedman - Fordham |
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Defensive Strategy |
Bill Edwards - Hofstra |
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Slapping/Shortgame |
Karen Weekly - LSU |
