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ODE TO SOFTBALL PARENTS

Posted by Jenn Schmidt at Mar 8, 2003 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
This is for the parent who sits in the softball stands. Who shouts out the encouragement and lends a helping hand. Who drives the kids to practice with taxi driver speed And catchers, tosses, fields, and runs whenever there's a need. Who keeps up with the schedules and juggles them with ease, With brothers, sisters, friends, and teams, attempting all to please. You show your child the importance of always playing fair And when it's their turn at the plate, you find a softball prayer! The strike outs come too often and the balls, they take a toll. Sometimes you often wonder how to mend their fastpitch soul. But then you see that one small thing that makes the season great. And perhaps it isn't even a big moment at the plate. Success may not be measured by hits and runs and scores. Sometimes it may be hard to see, it's deeper, something more . . . Softball teaches teamwork and depending on your friends. Softball teaches persistency and doing your best to the very end. It teaches in the game of life, without the softball hat, If you want to hit the proverbial ball, you've got to swing the bat. A strike, a ball, it's high, it's low, it really doesn't matter. She tried and just because she did, she's a super batter! Sometimes you often wonder why you do it, but you do. You're tired, worn out, and can't go on, but somehow muddle through. You've shown her you believe in her...your biggest gift of all. Self-esteem, the love of the game, friendship...Softball!! You may not get a thank you card or even an award. No trophies on the mantle or a star upon the board. But oh, the difference you have made...just by being there! Showing her your full support and tender loving care. And when you player's all grown up, she will remember "when" How Mom and Dad were her biggest fans believing in her then. For when the game is over and the scores all fade away, The memories of her biggest fans are in her heart to stay!
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Congratulations Dave!!!!!!

Posted by Jenn Schmidt at Dec 18, 2002 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
Coach Dave will be honored as the 2003 Jim Hall Memorial Award Recipient by the Nebraska Softball Association on January 18th in Hastings!!!! The NSA awards the Jim Hall Memorial Award to a Nebraska coach of women's or girl's team who exemplifies excellent coaching ability and the spirit of good sportsmanship both on and off the playing field. I think that anyone that has had the opportunity to work with Dave recognizes that he is very deserving of this award!!! Be sure to congratulate Dave the next time you see him! Lady Lightning considers itself very fortunate to have such a coaching working with its organization!! Thanks again for your dedication Dave! The awards ceremony is January 18th at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Hastings at 7 pm. If anyone is interested in attending the event, please contact Jenn Schmidt.image
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MERRY CHRISTMAS

Posted by Jenn Schmidt at Dec 18, 2002 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
Lady Lightning wishes all of its family and friends a joyous Holiday Season.
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Lady Lightning Holds Tryouts for 2003

Posted by Jenn Schmidt at Aug 6, 2002 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
Lady Lightning will be holding tryouts for the 2003 season the next two weekends!!! In addition to the 16's moving to 18's, we will also be adding a 10 & Under team on 2003. Tryout schedules are as follows: 18U - August 11th from 2:00 - 4:00 10U - August 18th from 2:00 - 3:30 Tryouts will be held at Doris Bair Fields at 48th & Superior. Please plan on arriving a half hour early! For additional information or questions, please contact Jenn Schmidt @ 782-8311.

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