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Thang Nguyen

Thang Nguyen

Head Coach

Phone: 507-398-3408 (cell)

James Keller

James Keller

JV/B/C-Squad Head Coach

Phone: 507-358-7983 (cell)

Don Jochum

Don Jochum

Varsity Asst Coach

Phone: 507-951-1631 (cell)

Alyssa Garrido

Alyssa Garrido

JV/B/C-Squad Coach

Phone: 507-272-4272

Mike Breitbach

Mike Breitbach

Varsity Asst Coach

Phone: 507-358-7115 (cell)

Mike Archer

Mike Archer

Volunteer Asst

Phone: 507-259-2470

  Be Tough ... Stay Together ... Find A Way!!  

Softball Meeting: Welcome Back Rockets!! Informational mtg on Mon Aug 25th, 3:45pm, in Coach Nguyen's classroom. For newbies, Coach Nguyen's classroom is behind the main gym. All age levels. Spread the word.

John Marshall Varsity Rockets on GameChanger:
https://tinyurl.com/gc-jmfastpitch

Season Awards: See article with season awards below (link).  Congrats to all of those recognized.  Special recognition to Avalynn Baxter - All Conference 1st Team, and Makenna Red Hill, Aubrynn Red Hill - All Conference Honorable Mention. 

Softball Program Questions: Any questions please ask -- jmfastpitch@gmail.com (Coach Breitbach monitors) or ask your coach.

 Recent Results 2025 Big Nine Conf Overall
June 4th - 6th Mankato East 10-1 16-3
AAA State Northfield 9-2 17-3
  Mankato East 4 vs Simley 1 Mankato West 8-3 15-5
  Cretin-Derham 3 vs Byron 4 Century 8-3 12-6
  Mankato East 0 vs Rocori 2 Owatonna 8-3 12-8
  Chisago Lakes 4 vs Byron 6
Mayo 7-4 12-8
  Mankato East 2 vs Chisago Lakes 1   Winona 5-6 8-11
  Rocori vs Byron  Austin 4-7 9-11
AAAA State  Albert Lea 3-8 7-11
  Farmington 1 vs White Bear 3  Red Wing 2-9 4-14
  Farmington 6 vs Eagan 1  John Marshall 2-9 2-14
  Farmington 9 vs Edina 0 Faribault 0-11 0-17

JM Softball 2025

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Motivate Yourself To Be Your Best

What are you going to do with your chance: https://youtu.be/IN-uQLCv2dw

One day you won't ... so give it all today: https://youtu.be/FNBJ6Ink9KE

Believe in yourself.  Focus on yourself.  Motivate yourself.  https://youtu.be/Bum4sd9drJs

Anatomy Of A Teammate

What kind of teammate are you... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_iM05vVP84

"I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion ..."  Mike Kryzewski

Anatomy Of Romero's Swing

Take a look at this great breakdown of one of the best hitters in softball - Sierra Romero from the University of Michigan.  A nice image of what she focuses on and feels on each swing, a video showing those points in motion.  She also discusses her mentality to her at bats.

Defying Doubt

Determination, hard work, belief in yourself can overcome doubts that others may see in you...  https://youtu.be/CdDsg69weRo