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. Doesn't it snow it Michigan? For his efforts in the classroom, Casey was also named to the 1999 CoSIDA Academic All-America Third Team. ,MI, Millington In her first season, LaPoint appeared in 34 games as a pitcher for the Huskies, primarily serving as the teams second game starter. Finesse Fastpitch Travel Softball Club. Action. After graduation, Kaylen went on to play softball for the University of Minnesota Gophers while pursuing a degree in Kinesiology. 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. Congratulations girls for your dedication and hard work that you applied both to Academics and Softball. As a senior, Erik committed to NC State on a full baseball scholarship but decided to forgo college after being drafted in the second round of the 2004 amateur draft, 63rd pick overall, by the Kansas City Royals. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 14u . During the 2019 off-season Ryan was the Head Pitching Instructor for the Indiana Chargers working with 11-18u teams. Chula Vista High School, Rebecca Ahlbrecht, New Richmond High School, Mary Kay Amicone, Salt Lake Community College, Donna Koczajowski, U. S. Coast Guard Academy, Harry Backhurst, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Leigh Ann LaFave, Bethany Lutheran College, Jennifer Bagley, Missouri Western State University, Lowell Barron, Birmingham Thunderbolts 2003, Isis Barron-Hutchinson, St. John's School, Anthony Bobbitt, Greencastle-Antrim High School, Lesa Bonee`, Nova Southeastern University, Sarah Looker, Hilliard Davidson High School, Samantha Borawski, Saint Marys University of Minnesota, Janet Maguire, Bridgewater State College (MA), Paula Maloley, Grand Rapids Community College, Corinne Brunn, La Jolla Country Day School, Stephen Bryden, Dirt Devils Softball Club, Vincent Martinez, C.L. Staff Directory - University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics During her four years in high school, she accumulated a total of 50 home runs while holding a career batting average of .561. Based out of Detroit, Head Coach Stephen Curry breaks down what you can expect to see from the 2021 roster. What to Look For in a Travel Softball Team - The Hitting Vault She played 3 years as a starting pitcher before graduating early in 2021. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Johnson was a four-year letter-winner (2002-2006) at SC State where she was the starting pitcher all four seasons. Baseball Tournament Software, Rochester Guidry, Mandy 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. Ryan grew up in Woodbury, MN and graduated in 2012. Offensively, Taylor swings a power bat with home run power to all fields. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Overmann, Melissa Throughout his 3 seasons in the major leagues, Jeremy owns a 3.34 ERA in 72.2 innings pitched and a 1.000 Batting average. Kyle gained valuable coaching experience while at Concordia as the active catching coach while still playing. Bailey started high school at Oshkosh West her freshman year and then transferred to Mosinee for her last three years. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. of Alabama, Birmingham, Jean Musgjerd, Rochester Community Tech. 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. Candace Fenton-Bockbrader - Softball Coach - Bowling Green State Kyle went on to play collegiate baseball at Winona State University. Jordan Manthei is from Green Bay and was a 4-year Varsity catcher at Notre Dame Academy. Lauren Sciborski, C/3B, R/R (2021, Northwestern). Throughout his high school career he was a four time varsity letterman in baseball and three time letterman in football and basketball. Her hobbies outside of softball include spending time with her dog, Walter! As an everyday starter, he was nominated as an all-conference catcher at Concordia. Sharonda McDonald-Kelley. 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. AVG RUN SCORED: 7.83: AVG RUN ALLOWED: 4.67: AVG RUN DIFFERENCE: 3.17: RUNS SCORED . It sounds like we are trying to grow but actually we are not. Club Profile: Michigan Finesse 16U-Dreher/Lesko Loaded With Pitching Softball | Total Sports Complex She also played in the 2014 Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Division 1 All Star Game and was a part of the Academic All-State Team. Sports Softball Hitting & Fielding Instruction, Dennis Daniel, South Granville High School, Jack Daniels, North Platte Community College, Betsy Dean, Texas A&M University Kingsville, Julie Norris, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Mike Delaney, Village Christian High School, Stacey Nuveman-Deniz, San Diego State University, Ed Deugan, University of Minnesota Crookston, Cheryl Dickens, Tarleton State University, Steve O'Steen, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Ellen Eubanks, Northeast Texas Community College, Stef Ewing, California State University, San Marcos, Germaine Fairchild, Quinnipiac University, Amanda Roczniak, Central Connecticut State University, HeatherGelbard, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Tim Springer, Central Valley Quest - Madera, Mellanie Surratt, McNairy Central High School, Tracy Grindrod, Wallace State Community College - Hanceville, Jenelle Trautmann, West Texas A&M University, Christen Hardee, San Jose State University, Johanna Van der Hulst, Castilleja High School, Nathaniel Wagner, Augustana University (South Dakota), Betsy Hipple, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College, Leslie Huntington, Un. Jen Roskom joins ISA with nearly 15 years of experience coaching softball. Hunter has been with ISA since May 2021 and currently holds the nationally recognized Youth Exercise Specialist (YES) certification. Follow him on Twitter @KBPalm_lsj. Defensively, Vara is a high level outfielder who can take hits away in the gaps and possesses a strong throwing arm. She plays at a high level as a middle infielder and outfielder. Tanner currently holds 4 nationally recognized certifications. Bailey was a member of Mosinees 2014 D2 State Softball Championship Team and Great Northern Conference Champions in 2014, 2015, and 2016. In his four years at Clemson, Jason compiled an 18-6 record with a 3.03 ERA. Bobowski is the fastest player on our team; she truly has game-changing speed. Offensively, she can literally take a game over. Evans, Britain Steve Baker, Centennial High School. Sciborski is ranked in the FloSoftball 2021 Hot 100 and has offers from most of the Power Five conferences. These sessions are intended for groups of players from the same team. He also spent the summer of 2018 coaching the Washburn Castle Guards, a Babe Ruth team in Washburn, WI. Most recently in 2017, Our Fineese 18U-Dreher team finished tied for fifth at TC/USA National Championship in Texas, Finesse 14U-Skapyak finished second at the ASA A National Championship in Tennessee and Finesse 16U-Bressler won the USA J.O. READ: Airman accused of rape, suspected in 5 other criminal sexual conduct cases in Oakland County. Following his time at Northland, Kyle spent the summer of 2021 as the Assistant/Pitching Coach for the Andale Warhawks of the Sunflower Collegiate League. National Program. LaPoint was a 3x All-Conference, 3x All-District and 2x All-State athlete and was selected to play in the Wisconsin State Senior All-Star Game in 2017. Jenna currently resides in Green Bay, but her hometown is Manitowoc, WI where she was a three sport, All-Conference athlete and four year varsity softball member. The following year Ryan then signed with the Sioux Falls canaries in the same league. Finesse 14u Hool 2022 Team Profile | 2022 Baseball Tournaments Monteith is getting great looks and visiting a number of DI schools. He managed Boise (Northwest League) in 2009 and moved up to running Peoria (Midwest League) from 2010-12. 2023 18u Dreher/Peters (Motor City) 2023 16u Langlois (Motor City) . Sam DiCicco, 2B/SS/OF, R/R, (2019, uncommitted). Head Coach. 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. Kyle earned his Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in Sport Leadership from Lakeland, and graduated in 2022. He was also added to the Cubs staff as an assistant coach in September 2008. Full Bio. Sczecienski is our most outgoing player and keeps everyone loose. Erik grew up in Door County, WI, and was a graduate of Southern Door High School. Danielle Stenger. 2) Our commitment to recruit great athletes with great attitudes that come from quality families, and 3) Provide high-level skill training year-round. Curry is 6-foot and consistently throws 63 mph. We have five pitchers, three catchers, and multiple players who can play in and out. Tommie Walker, identifying quality coaches with a passion to work with student-athletes. At that time, Clemson was rated the #1 collegiate team in Division 1 baseball. Bobowski recently converted to a full-time lefty to take advantage of her speed, she will continue to improve and be truly a nightmare for the opposing defense. In the last year, Monteith has really taken her game to a new level through incredibly hard work. 2022 Softball . Millhorn is probably my favorite player to watch; I love how she is "all in" on every play, every at-bat. After his collegiate career, Kopitzke played eight seasons in the Chicago Cubs minor league system, reaching the Triple-A level. Finesse has a proven track record of success in developmenting skilled athletes. They are located in the zip code and historically they participate in travel tournaments that are Local mostly, with 1-2 travel tournaments per year. In his rookie season, he compiled 119 innings over 24 starts the 5th most starts by a rookie in the Orioles franchise history. Fenton-Bockbrader was promoted to head coach on July 14, 2022, after two seasons as an assistant coach with the Falcons. Kyle grew up in De Pere, Wisconsin and played baseball for West De Pere. Most of the collegiate interest for Vara has been in the east since she lives in New York. Kates, Anna 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. She has coached for 4+ years at ISA and has coached for 6 years for girls basketball and 10-12U softball. Denny's daughter played softball, so he convinced his company to sponsor a team and that is how it got started. No other details about the investigation were released on Friday. There is no additional information to display. He also helped bring West De Pere to consecutive sectional finals in 2015 and 2016. She is a great infielder with a strong arm and quick release. She was the first junior to be a team captain in school history and started at both Short Stop and Pitcher. Tallant, Chloe The velocity at which the ball comes off her bat is virtually unmatched and most of her home runs are "no-doubters." Our team consist of former and current athletes who have competed at the highest levels and understands that athletes must not only be given the physical tools to compete but also the mental skills required to be successful. Following his playing career, Kopitzke served as the Cubs minor league catching coordinator from 2007-08. Most of our athletes come from Michigan and Northern Ohio. McLane High School, R. Kurt Busby, Brownsmill/Lilburn Lady Jackets, Doug Caison, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Meadow McWhorter, Mt. Cady has a high-level softball IQ and will typically bat 1 or 2 in our lineup. #IS. 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). On behalf of the Finesse Fastpitch Softball Club, we want to extend our congratulations to the following Finesse 18U Players, who have committed to attend these respective colleges and universities and to play softball for the school year. ,MI, Brownstown Has there been a key moment or defining experience in the team's history? She graduated with a Marketing & Graphic Design Bachelors Degree in 2018. Skip to content. Doloszycki, Hailey Last summer Lauren hit .463 with 20 home runs in just over 200 at-bats. Stenger, Nadia Bailey was also selected to play in the 2015 Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Division 1 All-Star game. DiCicco gives us great depth at key positions defensively, hits for average, and is a leader in the dugout. Erik Cordier is a retired MLB pitcher with 14 years of professional playing experience. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. Head Coach: Chris Ross Assistant Coaches: ROSTER # NAME: GRAD YEAR: 24: Madi Ludema: 2026: 8: Peyton Federau: 2026: 2: Brooklyn Berning: 2026: 12: Tessa Ross: 2027: 18: David Massey, Juneau-Douglas High School. What was the purpose of creating the team (showcase players, win titles, develop skills, etc.)? 2023 18u Dreher/Peters (Motor City) 2023 16u Langlois (Motor City) 2023 16u Burras (Motor City) 2023 15u Hoverman (Glass City) . Lauren Esman, P/1B/OF, L/L, (2019, Michigan). In her first season, Kaylen batted a .304 helping the Gophers break a program record by winning 54 games, 52 consecutively. 2) Our . Mission Partners Impact Programs Press Blog. According to a spokesperson for Finesse Fastpitch, this would have been Kunkels third year with the club. She was nominated Captain her Junior year and served on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee as softballs representative for three years. She is receiving a lot of collegiate interest in the Midwest and as far away as Florida. Fenton-Bockbrader was promoted to head coach on July 14, 2022, after two seasons as an assistant coach with the Falcons. Finesse Training Academy have athletes who have competed on every level. Offensively, she can hit to all fields with power. Over the years, I have coached just about every age group but spent most of the time with the 18U division preparing the players for the college game. In her three years at UWO, she compiled a 32-12 record. Finesse Softball Program. Alec Lesko (@alec_lesko) | Twitter After high school, Payton played softball for 2 years at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is being recruited by multiple DI schools. She is an exceptional student and is being recruited by a number of high-academic and Ivy League schools. Donny Dreher and his staff continue to train top athletes who are knocking off some of the top programs in the nation. She also is the Assistant Varsity softball coach for Green Bay Preble High School. 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. Allen, Bibianna Our mission is to helpyoung athletes accomplish their goals by providing services that will assist them in developing the necessary skills to compete, and experience success on and off the field. Jason Grahn 11u Rock Hall Head Coach Send message . Kunkel was given a $50,000 bond. COACHES. ,MI, Chesterfield Mabrey, Kennedy A Michigan youth softball coach has been charged with criminal sexual conduct after he was accused of having inappropriate contact with a minor. After the 2012 season, Kopitzke left the Cubs organization to enroll in law school at Marquette University graduating in December 2015. 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. 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. Akenberger, Keegan Finesse 18U-Blackswamp/May - 2022 Baseball Tournaments 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. He was voted Team Captain his senior season. Purchase your Finesse spiritwear, gear, & softball merchandise. Freshman Finesse Novi, Mich. Walled Lake Central. In addition to her impressive high school career, LaPoint won back-to-back national championships with her club team in 2017 and 2016. National Program. Sierra Kersten, OF/IF, L/R (2020, uncommitted). As part of our Throwback Thursday, we go ALL the way back to Dec. 6, 2018 to spotlight one of the top 16U teams in the country, the Finesse team out of Michigan.. We have speed in the key spots of the lineup and plenty of offensive power. Finesse Softball Program. In 2017, playing for the Conway Cadets in the Beach Collegiate Baseball League in Myrtle Beach, SC, his team went on to win the BCBL Championship. Police are concerned there may be other victims who have yet to come forward. Candace Fenton-Bockbrader - Softball Coach - Bowling Green State Snyder, Macy Dumas, Alexis 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. He was drafted in the 9th round by the Astros where he continues to pursue his dream of being a MLB player. His senior year, he was the Player of the Year for the Midwest Conference as well as nominated to the All-Region team for the Central Region. Softball coach from Eaton Rapids charged with sex assault involving They are experts at what they do and they are the ones that bring a lot of this electronic information to light, Adamczyk said. Additionally, he spent the summer of 2019 training at Driveline Baseball, an elite training facility in Kent, WA. Kevin Allison, Northeast Texas CC. Kunkel is prominent in the fastpitch softball community. Copyright 2021 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. 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. USA Softball Gold Nationals Team Preview: Finesse 16U Dreher/DePaulis She will bat somewhere between 3-5 in our batting order. 2023 14u Ross (MI West) - Finesse Fastpitch Taylor, Collette 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!!! Additionally, she was a four-time All-Conference team member as well as two-time All-Area, All-Region, andAll-American. What's your softball background and how did you get to the point of leading the team? During his time as a player at Northland, Kyle gained extensive playing and coaching experience. Police first learned of the incident in December 2020. Rickert, Casey Cup National Championship in California. Locally, Finesse is known for the quality of skill development and upbeat pace taught during our winter training. Alexis specializes in pitching. Esman single-handedly led her 18U team offensively and on the mound to a fifth-place finish at the 2017 Triple Crown Nationals. of .400 and a league-leading 21 stolen bases. When the club learned on the allegations in December, they asked Kunkel not to return. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Institution listed is where member achieved milestone. Currently, Bailey is teaching Early Childhood at Holy Family Catholic School in Green Bay, WI. 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. He was issued $50,000 cash surety bond, with conditions. She hits for average and power and can play outfield and middle, providing us up with tons of depth and versatility. Eaton Rapids softball coach arrested for sexual activity with player Finesse Training Academy He is currently working toward another certification in the Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Through the comprehension of proper techniques, athletes will develop an understanding of her individual skill, whether it is pitching, throwing, hitting, fielding, or catching. 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. Phillip McCloud, Texas Glory Gold. She has a great arm (66 mph overhand) and great footwork behind the plate and at third base. Kunkel denies the allegations and has entered a. Lucy Cronin, SS/3B, R/R (2020, uncommitted). She was Great Northern Conference Softball Player of the Year and Wisconsin Fastpitch Coaches Association Senior Outfielder of the Year in 2016. . Finesse 14u Hool. ,OH, Maumee We give young women the necessary tools to compete on and off the softball field. MSP is not releasing what was said between him and the juvenile victim at this time but said it involved the internet. Casey Kopitzke is a De Pere High School alum and former multi-sport athlete. 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. W-L-T: 4-2-0: WIN % 66.67: STATS. pic.twitter.com/mczkUq5e3i. Her size and great athleticism allows her to be a really good outfielder. She really strengthens our lineup, hitting for average, power, and she's also a clutch hitter, constantly driving in runs in key situations. Kersten is your prototypical 5-tool, multi-sport athlete.
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