Head Coach
Phone: 507-398-3408 (cell)
Varsity Asst Coach
Phone: 507-291-0224 (cell)
Varsity Asst Coach
Phone: 507-358-7115 (cell)
2024 Rocket Varsity Softball
Practice Schedule: See calendar below, keep in mind - this WILL change DAILY based on weather, gym availability, etc. Be flexible and keep up with changes:
Week of March 24th:
Softball has the early gym slot this week -- so we are planning after school (3:45pm) practice start for all levels this week; outside or inside based on weather.
Mon: 3:45pm - 5:45pm All Levels Practice
6:00pm - 6:30pm Parent Meeting
Tue: 3:45pm - 5:45pm All Levels Practice
6:00pm - 8:30pm Fundraising Blitz, Prizes, Food
Wed we are planning a Varsity/JV scrimmage in Pine Island. Likely start time is 4:30pm and we would take a bus from JM leaving around 3pm. Details TBD. B/C-Squad will have a short practice on Wed, finishing around 4:30pm.
Thu will be practice after school for all levels -- before Spring Break that runs thru Wed April 2nd.
Be ready for indoor and outdoor practice EVERY day.
Spring Break: We will be off from Fri March 28th thru Wed April 2nd. Please plan to be available for practice Thurs April 3rd thru Sat April 5th. Communicate any days you will miss to the coaches as soon as possible.
Softball Program Questions: Any questions please ask -- jmfastpitch@gmail.com (Coach Breitbach monitors) or email one of the coaches.
Team Apparel Store: Our team apparel store is now available: JM Softball Store. Items ship direct to your home, as soon as they are ready so order in time for the season. Will stay open until end of March.
Concussion Testing: Pitchers & Catchers: All softball pitchers (all ages) need to complete concussion baseline testing with our athletic trainer, Ashley. See here for details on getting this completed.
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