Testimonial From Ira Antelis

Isobella Antelis is one of my newer students. Her goal is to pitch in the Olympics and we're going to try to make that happen!

Here's a vote of confidence from her dad:

Bill
Just wanted to say thanks. You are an extraordinary teacher and I am thrilled Isobella has the opportunity to work with someone like yourself who besides an amazing understanding of pitching makes learning so enjoyable for her.
Ira

Happy May Birthdays to: Natalie K., Hannah W., Katharine P.

New Top Speeds
Kate B.---- 47 mph
Rachel B.--53 mph
Hannah W.-47 mph
Lauren S.--47 mph

Wall Drill
Catherine H.-75
Allison E-----71
Melissa M---79
AnneMarie R-80

One-Minute Snap
Annelise P.---51
Catherine H--42
MaryFaith S--43
Laura V.------35
Vicky L.------41
Lauren S.----52
Tara N.------41

Blue Wall Misses
Lisa W.-----0
Sam T.-----8

New Pitches
Anna H.---splitter
Natalie K--drop
Ashley G.--drop

Top Pitching Performances for April 2010

Welcome New Pitchers----Isobella A. & Hannah A.

Deerfield Wins Lincoln Tournament

Good article from CSL Insider. Allie Johnson (pictured at right) is one of the girls I coach.

Team Effort Carries Deerfield to Lincoln Tourney Title

The Deerfield softball team won the Lincoln Tournament for the first time by sweeping its way to four victories Friday and Saturday and received contributions from its entire lineup.

The Warriors (15-11) opened with an 11-6 victory over host Lincoln as Jessica Rutstein went 4 for 5 at the plate, Kelly O’Connell and Michelle Fiocchi both went 2 for 4 and Chelsea Boyle, Paige Frisone and Emmalie Beinlich all went 1 for 4. The winning pitcher was Zoe Fishman.

Click HERE to read the rest of the story.

Deerfield's Allie Johnson fires a pitch during a recent game.
(Photo by Jon Durr/www.DurrPhotos.com)

Glenbrook North gets by OPRF on Newman's shutout

Glenbrook North pitcher Melanie Newman needed a shutout and provided one as the Spartans softball team defeated Oak Park-River Forest 1-0 Wednesday in Northbrook.
Newman struck out two in the complete game victory. Shortstop Lindsay Synek knocked in the winning run for Glenbrook North (4-4, 1-0 Central Suburban League North) with an RBI double. She had a perfect day at the plate as she also collected a single and a walk.

Thanks to the great sports writers at CSL Insider for their outstanding coverage of high school sports in the area.

Jenna Ehrensaft Wins Another Game for Evanston

Read complete story here.

Personal Bests for March 2010

Welcome New Pitchers
Maddy S.
Melanie F.
Mia C.

April Birthdays- Maddy S., Mary Faith S., Heather F.

Top Performances -Speed 2-Ball Drill
Natalie K.-51 Annalise P.-54.6 sec.
Catherine H.-47

One Minute Snap Drill Wall Drill
Tara N.-40 Katharine P.-88
Kate B.-47 Sam T.-92
Mary Faith S.-41 Hannah O.-117
Lauren S.-50 Jenna E.-116
Anna H.-41 Annalise P.-110