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| Wesley Wolverine senior #18 C Nina Marcano (Middletown, DE). |
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Monday, January 30, 2017
WOLVERINE CALENDAR
26 DAYS 'TIL OPENING WEEKEND!
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| Wesley Wolverine freshman #23 UT Brooke Retkowski (Baltimore, MD). |
HR SLOGANS
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Wesley Wolverine senior #42 INF Devin Mackay (Bangor, PA).
HR graphic adapted from Ringor t-shirt. See www.ringor.com/the-home-run-tee
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
WOUNDED WARRIORS
Wounded Warrior
Amputee Softball Team
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| WOUNDEDWARRIORAMPUTEESOFTBALLTEAM.ORG |
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| Wesley Wolverine senior #9 P/OF Lily Engel (Dover, DE). |
SENOR FROG PLANS
Wolverines plan good vibrations:
balloon hats, karaoke, and dancing
Whether it's Orlando, Florida, or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Wesley Wolverines REALLY like to celebrate at Senor Frog's, usually on the last evening on the road AFTER a hard fought, eight-or-more game tournament.
The festivities at the Mexican grill are always a relax, amicable atmosphere "where people of all backgrounds," Senor Frog promises, "hang together, dance, sing and basically act the way they want without worrying about silly rules and regulations."
Our Wolverines, if the past is any indication, seem to be particularly partial to balloon hats, karaoke, and dancing!
There's no difference in the out-of-town plans this year for the Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic as arrangements are already being made for dinner and conviviality on Friday, March 10, along the famed Broadway at the Beach (which itself is another great social venue). If you can, join the Wolverines at...
Myrtle Beach, SC
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From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
junior #4 IF Samantha Burns (Magnolia, DE),
senior #9 P/OF Lily Engel (Dover, DE),
senior #17 OF Casey Beall (Severn, MD),
senior #42 INF Devin Mackay (Bangor, PA),
senior #12 P Lindsay Siok (Milford, DE),
sophomore #13 Utility Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA),
senior #18 C Nina Marcano (Middletown, DE)
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LEARNING THE GAME
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NEW BOOK: LEARNING THE GAME
The author’s new book, “Fastpitch: The Untold History of Softball and the Women Who Made the Game,” chronicles the rise of the sport, the decline of company-sponsored teams and the way Title IX and the college game gave fastpitch softball a needed boost. The book illustrates how softball has evolved over the decades and includes stories from some of the sport’s key players.
Pictured above, Wesley Wolverine junior #99 OF Lauren Hoffman (Middletown, DE).
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CAREER-MATCH
Online board
NCSA helps student athletes find
job and internships opportunities
The NCSA Athletic Recruiting posts an online board titled Career-Match that helps athletes find internships and careers during and after college.
The Career-Match job board is specifically designed to connect those looking for work opportunities with employers who are seeking college athletes.
The lessons and skills learned through collegiate athletics are traits most desired by employers, and NCSA hopes to help students leverage such advantages to the fullest.
NCSA helps student athletes find
job and internships opportunities
The NCSA Athletic Recruiting posts an online board titled Career-Match that helps athletes find internships and careers during and after college.
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| CLICK HERE: Career-Match job board |
The lessons and skills learned through collegiate athletics are traits most desired by employers, and NCSA hopes to help students leverage such advantages to the fullest.
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Friday, January 27, 2017
TEAM 31
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| FROM TOP, LEFT-TO-RIGHT, Wesley Wolverines senior #12 P Lindsay Siok (Milford, DE), senior #18 C Nina Marcano (Middletown, DE), senior #42 INF Devin Mackay (Bangor, PA), sophomore #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE), senior #9 P/OF Lily Engel (Dover, DE), freshman #11 C Alyssa Zimmerman (Hagerstown, MD), freshman #2 3B/SS Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL), junior #99 OF Lauren Hoffman (Middletown, DE), sophomore #13 Utility Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA), freshman #6 P/UT Allison Mills (Leonardtown, MD), junior #4 IF Samantha Burns (Magnolia, DE), senior #17 OF Casey Beall (Severn, MD), freshman #23 UT Brooke Retkowski (Baltimore, MD). |
4TH TIME OUTSIDE!!!
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| From top, Wesley Wolverine freshman #2 3B/SS Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL) & freshman #11 C Alyssa Zimmerman (Hagerstown, MD). |
POST-WORKOUT RECOVERY
"Three R’s"
NCAA guide to crucial
post-workout recovery
Condensed from a longer article by registered dietitian Lauren Link, Purdue University, titled "Recovery Mode, An expert’s solutions for post-workout refueling" at NCAA.org.
"It’s easy to assume the reps you perform in the weight room or the sweat you shed on the field directly correlate to bigger muscles and more strength. But in reality, this conditioning breaks your muscles down one tiny rip at a time. It isn’t until after the workout, when your heart rate has returned to normal and your muscles finally rest, that the real growth can begin...
NCAA guide to crucial
post-workout recovery
Condensed from a longer article by registered dietitian Lauren Link, Purdue University, titled "Recovery Mode, An expert’s solutions for post-workout refueling" at NCAA.org.
"It’s easy to assume the reps you perform in the weight room or the sweat you shed on the field directly correlate to bigger muscles and more strength. But in reality, this conditioning breaks your muscles down one tiny rip at a time. It isn’t until after the workout, when your heart rate has returned to normal and your muscles finally rest, that the real growth can begin...
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| Wesley Wolverine senior #18 C Nina Marcano (Middletown, DE) |
"REHYDRATE...
"... athletes (should) drink 16-24 ounces, or 2-3 cups, of fluid for every pound they lost in their workout. If the athlete tends to sweat heavily, it could be a good idea to sip a sports drink before, during and after workouts in addition to water to aid with electrolyte loss...
"REPAIR…
"...strive to get at least 20 grams (of protein) for a post-workout snack or meal. But they also should keep in mind that protein alone won’t build muscles – you need enough calories, too...
"REFUEL...
"During a long, intense workout, athletes deplete their stores of carbohydrates, the body’s main source of energy. It’s important to replenish these stores as soon after the workout as possible – ideally within 30 to 45 minutes of exercising."
"... athletes (should) drink 16-24 ounces, or 2-3 cups, of fluid for every pound they lost in their workout. If the athlete tends to sweat heavily, it could be a good idea to sip a sports drink before, during and after workouts in addition to water to aid with electrolyte loss...
"REPAIR…
"...strive to get at least 20 grams (of protein) for a post-workout snack or meal. But they also should keep in mind that protein alone won’t build muscles – you need enough calories, too...
"REFUEL...
"During a long, intense workout, athletes deplete their stores of carbohydrates, the body’s main source of energy. It’s important to replenish these stores as soon after the workout as possible – ideally within 30 to 45 minutes of exercising."
Thursday, January 26, 2017
COASTAL CAROLINA TOURNAMENT
We're rooting for Coastal Carolina!
DI softball playing near
Wolverines @ Myrtle Beach
As most fans know, the Wesley Wolverines will play in the Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic, North Myrtle Beach, SC, March 4 - 11, 2017.
The Classic with its 90+ college teams will not be the only softball games in town that week.
About 27 miles west of this DIII tournament is the Charles Wade-John Lott Softball Field, Conway, SC, home of the DI Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.
The Chanticleers plan a full week of fastpitch action, as well.
Lots of softball at Myrtle this Spring
There will be a dozen or more DI softball games played on the Chanticleers' field while the Wolverines do battle at the Central Park Sports Complex. Now you don't want to miss a single Wesley inning, but there should be plenty of opportunity for dedicated fastpitch fans to steal away to a Coastal Carolina contest or two.
Why Coastal Carolina is a special team
The Chanticleers are a special team for our Wesley Wolverines. First, because this is the DI home team for North Myrtle Beach where the Wolverines have played spring games for many years, almost annually.
Second -- MOST IMPORTANTLY -- there is a star Chanticleer that has been traveling with the Wolverines since last year. She is Assistant Coach Brooke Donovan. Brooke holds the Coastal Carolina University's record for most fastpitch games played by a Chanticleer -- a total of 234!! Click here for Brooke's Coastal Carolina bio and her amazing stats during her playing days from 2011- 2014.
Third, no true softball fan wants to miss an opportunity to visit the Coastal Carolina softball stadium. It is ranked among the nation's upper echelon of baseball-softball combined facilities. Many have even deemed the fields as "the best overall".
DI SC game dates and times below, March 3 - 11, 2017
All told, you can catch as much softball at all levels as you wish if you are headed to North Myrtle Beach over this coming spring break 2017.
Listed below are softball games being played at Coastal Carolina this March 3 - 11. There are a few conflicting times posted online. So check ahead before you plan on a definite start time.
COASTAL CAROLINA INVITATIONAL
Charles Wade-John Lott Field, Conway, S.C.
Fri., March 3, UConn vs. North Dakota 11:00 AM
Fri., March 3 Coastal Carolina vs. North Dakota 2:30 PM**
Sat., March 4 UConn vs. Northern Kentucky 10:00 AM
Sat., March 4, North Dakota vs. UConn 12:30 PM
Sat., March 4 Coastal Carolina vs. North Dakota 3:00 PM
Sat., March 4 Coastal Carolina vs. UConn 5:30 PM
Sun., March 5 North Dakota vs. Northern Kentucky 10:00 AM
Sun., March 5 Coastal Carolina vs. UConn 12:30 PM**
Sun., March 5 Coastal Carolina vs. Northern Kentucky 2:30 PM**
**Note some start times vary depending on schedules posted online
COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS SCHEDULE
Sat., March 11 Coastal Carolina vs. Texas State 1:00 PM
Sat., March 11 Coastal Carolina vs. Texas State 3:00 PM
Click here for the Wesley Wolverines schedule
Click here for the Coastal Carolina Invitational schedule
Click here for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers schedule
DI softball playing near
Wolverines @ Myrtle Beach
As most fans know, the Wesley Wolverines will play in the Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic, North Myrtle Beach, SC, March 4 - 11, 2017.
The Classic with its 90+ college teams will not be the only softball games in town that week.
About 27 miles west of this DIII tournament is the Charles Wade-John Lott Softball Field, Conway, SC, home of the DI Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.
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Wesley Wolverine Assistant Coach
Brooke Donovan, pictured above, holds the
Coastal Carolina softball record for most
games played: a total of 234. She will travel
with the Wolverines this March to North
Myrtle Beach, near the University where
she once wore the Chanticleer colors.
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Lots of softball at Myrtle this Spring
There will be a dozen or more DI softball games played on the Chanticleers' field while the Wolverines do battle at the Central Park Sports Complex. Now you don't want to miss a single Wesley inning, but there should be plenty of opportunity for dedicated fastpitch fans to steal away to a Coastal Carolina contest or two.
Why Coastal Carolina is a special team
The Chanticleers are a special team for our Wesley Wolverines. First, because this is the DI home team for North Myrtle Beach where the Wolverines have played spring games for many years, almost annually.
Second -- MOST IMPORTANTLY -- there is a star Chanticleer that has been traveling with the Wolverines since last year. She is Assistant Coach Brooke Donovan. Brooke holds the Coastal Carolina University's record for most fastpitch games played by a Chanticleer -- a total of 234!! Click here for Brooke's Coastal Carolina bio and her amazing stats during her playing days from 2011- 2014.
Third, no true softball fan wants to miss an opportunity to visit the Coastal Carolina softball stadium. It is ranked among the nation's upper echelon of baseball-softball combined facilities. Many have even deemed the fields as "the best overall".
DI SC game dates and times below, March 3 - 11, 2017
All told, you can catch as much softball at all levels as you wish if you are headed to North Myrtle Beach over this coming spring break 2017.
Listed below are softball games being played at Coastal Carolina this March 3 - 11. There are a few conflicting times posted online. So check ahead before you plan on a definite start time.
COASTAL CAROLINA INVITATIONAL
Charles Wade-John Lott Field, Conway, S.C.
Fri., March 3, UConn vs. North Dakota 11:00 AM
Fri., March 3 Coastal Carolina vs. North Dakota 2:30 PM**
Sat., March 4 UConn vs. Northern Kentucky 10:00 AM
Sat., March 4, North Dakota vs. UConn 12:30 PM
Sat., March 4 Coastal Carolina vs. North Dakota 3:00 PM
Sat., March 4 Coastal Carolina vs. UConn 5:30 PM
Sun., March 5 North Dakota vs. Northern Kentucky 10:00 AM
Sun., March 5 Coastal Carolina vs. UConn 12:30 PM**
Sun., March 5 Coastal Carolina vs. Northern Kentucky 2:30 PM**
**Note some start times vary depending on schedules posted online
COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS SCHEDULE
Charles Wade-John Lott Field, Conway, S.C.
Tues., March 7 Coastal Carolina vs. Virginia Tech 6:00 PM
Weds., March 8 Coastal Carolina vs. Northern Kentucky 1:00 PM
Thurs., March 9 Coastal Carolina vs. Robert Morris 2:00 PM
Tues., March 7 Coastal Carolina vs. Virginia Tech 6:00 PM
Weds., March 8 Coastal Carolina vs. Northern Kentucky 1:00 PM
Thurs., March 9 Coastal Carolina vs. Robert Morris 2:00 PM
Sat., March 11 Coastal Carolina vs. Texas State 1:00 PM
Sat., March 11 Coastal Carolina vs. Texas State 3:00 PM
Click here for the Wesley Wolverines schedule
Click here for the Coastal Carolina Invitational schedule
Click here for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers schedule
4 WEEKENDS TO GO
MARK YOUR CALENDARS,
4 MORE WEEKENDS UNTIL...
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Pictured batting Wesley Wolverine senior #18 C Nina Marcano (Middletown, DE);
sliding (top & bottom photo) junior #4 IF Samantha Burns (Magnolia, DE) .
Quotes from Softball Coach™ @SoftballTips.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
SOFTBALL'S MENTAL BENEFITS
Beyond physical health
Athletics leads to improved social &
academic performance & happiness
Summarized from the article headlined "The Top 7 Mental Benefits of Sports" by Kathryn Watson, medically reviewed by Peggy Pletcher, MS, RD, LD, CDE at www.healthline.com
SOFTBALL'S MENTAL BENEFITS
► IMPROVES MOOD: physical activity triggers brain chemicals that make you feel happier and more relaxed.
► ELEVATES CONCENTRATION: sharpens critical thinking, learning, and using good judgment.
► REDUCES STRESS: stimulates the production of endorphins, natural mood lifters that boost optimism.
► ENHANCES SLEEP: fall asleep faster and deepen sleep, lifting next day's mental outlook.
► ADVANCES WEIGHT CONTROL: burning calories and/or building muscle, reducing the development of diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
► BOOSTS SELF-CONFIDENCE: building strength, skills, and stamina improves self-esteem and self-image.
► AUGMENTS LEADERSHIP SKILLS: affords an opportunity to train, try, win, or lose together, which sets a “team mindset” that can be transferred to the workplace and social situations.
Athletics leads to improved social &
academic performance & happiness
Summarized from the article headlined "The Top 7 Mental Benefits of Sports" by Kathryn Watson, medically reviewed by Peggy Pletcher, MS, RD, LD, CDE at www.healthline.com
► IMPROVES MOOD: physical activity triggers brain chemicals that make you feel happier and more relaxed.
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| Wesley Wolverine sophomore #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE). |
► REDUCES STRESS: stimulates the production of endorphins, natural mood lifters that boost optimism.
► ENHANCES SLEEP: fall asleep faster and deepen sleep, lifting next day's mental outlook.
► ADVANCES WEIGHT CONTROL: burning calories and/or building muscle, reducing the development of diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
► BOOSTS SELF-CONFIDENCE: building strength, skills, and stamina improves self-esteem and self-image.
► AUGMENTS LEADERSHIP SKILLS: affords an opportunity to train, try, win, or lose together, which sets a “team mindset” that can be transferred to the workplace and social situations.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
JULIANNA NEEL SIGNED
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2017 RECRUIT P/1B JULIANNA NEEL
(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) SIGNING
FROM LEFT, TOP ROW: Juli's brother Cameron, HS coach Frank Ottinger,
pitching coach Tom Besser and brother Brandon. BOTTOM ROW:
Juli's mom Laurie, Juli and her dad Gary.
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Julianna Neel: potential
game/ program changer
Julianna Neel signed today to join the Wesley Wolverines next fall. She is a pitcher/ first base player from Westmont, New Jersey and attends Haddon Township High School.
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Julianna Neel
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Julianna brings with her an impressive array of softball accolades. Not only did she earn 1st team All-Colonial Conference honors, Julianna also was voted the "best softball pitcher" in the conference as well as shining as a 3rd team New Jersey All-Group member. Last season, she notched 107 Ks over 113 innings thrown.
Head Coach Juli Greep offers high praise. "Julianna also has the potential to contribute a powerful bat offensively for us as well as play solid defense at first," Coach Greep stated.
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FROM TOP, FIRST PHOTO: Juli and
pitching coach Tom Besser;
SECOND PHOTO: Juli and
HS coach Frank Ottinger;
THIRD PHOTO: Juli with mom and dad,
Laurie and Gary.
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In 2016, Julianna delivered a .419 batting average and 5 home runs for the Haddon Township Hawks.
For her travel-ball team last summer (2016), she led the 18U Silver Bullets Fastpitch to the World Fast Pitch Conference World Series Title.
Julianna's mother, Laurie, is a Wesley College alumnus. That makes the second daughter of an alumnus on the team. 2017 recruit P/UT Abbey Mayse's mother, Laura, also is a Wesley Grad and works in the Alumni office.
"Julianna is a pitcher with the potential to be a true game and program changer," Coach Greep boasts. "She consistently throws in the 60 mph range."
"It is not just the speed that makes her special," Coach Greep said. "She has tight spin and can mix speeds as well as anyone, deceiving hitters which leads to the ball missing the bat."
Julianna is part of a trio of incoming fastpitch hurlers for the Wesley Wolverines. Each is slated to play a key role.
"We are graduating the brunt of our pitching staff so having (incoming freshmen) Dori (Loukopoulos), Abbey and Juli will truly be a three deep powerful punch on the mound," said Coach Greep. "They all pitch very differently and will allow us to have a nice mix."
Coach Greep added: "The future of our program is very bright much in thanks to our outstanding 2017 senior class who have paved the way for those to come."
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Julianna Neel. Click here for the nj.com story.
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