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Showtime Sports Academy Winter Softball Camp
For the past 3 Sundays, girls have been coming to take part in Showtime Sports Academy’s Winter Softball Camp. It was led by Julie Harmon and Kelley Cash, both former Belmont University softball players. They taught the basic fundamentals of the game. The girls worked on hitting, fielding, base running, throwing technique, and bunting. There were door prizes on the last day of camp. Two girls won a free lesson with Julie or Kelley. These girls worked really hard at camp and seemed to really have a good time! Hope to see them all at summer camp!
Julie and Kelley showing the girls bunt formation Kelley working with a camper on bunting
Kelley showing one groups proper throwing technique Kelley working on throwing
Julie handing out some door prizes All the campers and leaders!
Thunderbirds Win State Softball Tournament
The USGF Fall State Tournament took place this past weekend in Columbia, TN. The 18U Thunderbirds softball team won first place overall. Individual awards went to Maggie Bates, voted best defensive player and Kimber Springs who won tournament MVP. Big congrats to the girls for bringing the win home to Franklin!
Showtime's Newest Instructor!
Showtime Sports Academy is proud to announce its newest addition! Kelley Cash will be the new instructor for softball players. From Ohio, she started all four years at Hudson High School. She then studied and played softball at Belmont University where she graduated this spring. At Belmont, she played second base, center field, and left field. Her expertise is in hitting, especially bunting and slapping. She hit in the ninth spot at Belmont and was even captain as a senior. Since slapping has recently become a very large part of softball, Kelley arrival is much anticipated. She is currently pursuing her Masters degree at Belmont in Sports Administration. She will be a great addition to Showtime's staff and cannot wait to start!
If you would like to schedule lessons, email Kelley at or call her at 615-364-1984!
Showtime Sports Academy Softball Camp Recap
This July, Showtime Sports Academy hosted a 3 day softball camp. The facility was filled with girls who just wanted to learn more about the game. It was similar to baseball camp since the girls were broken into three groups based on age. They basically took over the place, using both fields and some of the batting cages! The camp was lead by Leah Newman, who played for Independence High School and went on to Cleveland State Community College; Natalie Weissinger, who played at Southern Illinois University; and Julie Harmon, who pitched for Brentwood High School and Belmont University.
These girls got help on their hitting, fielding, base running, throwing, speed and agility. They also had door prizes and every camper received a certificate and a free Showtime t-shirt. Three lucky campers won a free lesson with one of the girls who led the camp, one camper for each of the leaders. And let me tell you, that is a good lesson. One randomly-picked camper won a free birthday party, valuing at $150 (can't lie, I'm somewhat jealous!).
If you would like to schedule lessons or a cage rental, call Showtime at 615-373-1105 or visit at 119 Seaboard Lane Suite 402.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the Winners of Girls Youth Softball Leagues
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department recently concluded their 2011 youth softball program. Over 92 teams participated in youth softball leagues at various sites across the county. The league championship series, which concluded on July 10, 2011, was held at Fly Park in Franklin. League champions were named in six divisions in age groups ranging from 8 to 14. Congratulations to all the girls who participated in this athletic league.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For more information about the facilities and programs of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook.
U8 B Division
EWA Energy
Front- Kayla Rolle, Sophie Pace, Avery Wissmar, 2nd- Anna Baldwin, Cassidy Porter, Iris Heldman, Elli Pace, 3rd -Madison Schreiner, Emily Lacey 4th- Alan Pace, Norm Baldwin, Tavares Rolle, Brandon Porter, Missing- Aileen Resendiz
U8 A Division
Heritage Pirates
Front- Ella Barnes, Katherine Carter, Cassie Tull, Haley Miller, 2nd –Allison Knox, Emerson Zemek, Bella Miller, Avery Zimos, 3rd- Makinlee Webb, Gracie Gould, Kassidy Walling, 4th- Coaches Sheila Knox, Bob Knox, Will Barnes, and Susan Zemek
U10 Slow
Brentwood Pink Panthers
Front- Grace Long, Ali Davis, Emma Glenn, Kyler Gwaltney, Kate Glenn, 2nd- Madi Majors, Ava Fernandez, Alexis Enderle, Jordan Roberts, 3rd- Stephen Glenn, Claire Martin, Liza Miggo, Jen Gwaltney, Tim Gwaltney, Missing-Erin Eagon
U10 Fast
Lady Red Dawgs
Front- Vivian Gust, Lucy Bottenfield, Grace Klippenstein, Molly Thompson, Anna Haddock, Kelsey Leedle, 2nd- Haley Hughes, Carly Cooper, Harper Nason, Rayne Gray, Olivia Bartol, Alex Pareigis, 3rd- Coaches Dan Cooper, Dale Gray, Kelly Klippenstein, and Charles Pareigis.
U12 Fast
Bethesda Bombers
Front- Lauren Staton, Abbey Whitehurst, Shelby Penning, Olivia Goodlow, 2nd- Kara Oberstaedt, Anna Hurd, Bridget Barrett, Courtney Davis, 3rd- Coach Jon Coggins, Addi Coggins, Natalie Ray, Hanna Watkins and Coach Randy Watkins
U14 Fast
Nolensville Uglyes
Front- Kennedy Leatin, 2nd- Wey Johnson, Kallie Elliott, Lauren Blake, 3rd- Abby Irwin Kristen Elliot, Drew Dudley, 4th- Coach Beau Dudley, Kaila Burboa, Katelyn Compton, Hunter Terril, Coach Sonny Terril, Missing- Morgan Adkinson, Coutney Hall, Shauna Blady
Thunderbirds in the USSSA B-class State Tournament
From July 9-10, Fly Park hosted the USSSA B-class State Tournament for softball. Travel teams came form all over the state to play. Our local team, the Thunderbirds, finished in fourth place overall. It was a really great experience for the girls to get to play in their hometown. They have faced many of these teams on separate occasions and were excited to face them again.
Back row: Tracy Green, Emily Luoma, Lindsey Thurman, Barry Bates, Kimber Springs, David Whirte
Middle Row: Kasey Smith, Maggie Bates, Claire Easterling, Julianna Bowers
Front Row: Dana Dusenberry, Kaycee Harris
Not Pictured: Sarah Green, Morgan Yamek, Alyssa Powlus, Amber Victory, Gigi Nash
Showtime Sports Academy Baseball Camp Recap
Showtime Sports Academy hosted its annual summer baseball camp from June 27-30. A group of 55 kids attended the camp. They learned the fundamentals such as: hitting, fielding, pitching, base running, throwing, sliding, speed and agility. The got their lessons from some instructors who definitely know what they're talking about. The camp was lead by Tony Naile, who played in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He was helped out by Erich Butler, who played with the Texas Rangers organization; Dennis Winn, who playedwith the Phillies organization; Julie Harmon, a star pitcher from Brentwood High School
and went on to play 4years at Belmont; Will Blalock, a standout football and baseball player at Brentwood Academy and now plays baseball at Lipscomb Univ.; Tyson Ashcraft, a Brentwood High infielder and pitcher who signed to play baseball for Lipscomb and Steve Hughes, a 9-year pitcher with the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations and he was an infielder for the very first Nashville Sounds team. These kids were not on a shortage for help. They worked on baseball drills in different groups, based on age, in the morning. Everyday near the end of camp, there was a time for question an answer from the kids. They asked about careers, further instruction on things they did not understand, and got demonstrations.
On the first day of camp, the kids were visited by Vanderbilt's All-SEC left-fielder Tony Kemp. He talked to the kids about baseball and his journey through high school and on to college. Campers also had a question and answer time with Tony as well as got demonstrations from him. While Tony loves talking about baseball, he really stressed that these kids really take care of their bodies. He focused on eating right and getting enough sleep. His main focus though, is not what you would expect from an athlete. Grades. He really made the kids think about their lives outside of baseball. Even though it's great to have dreams and to reach for them, paying attention in class always makes life easier. How else do you think he's able to play at Vandy?
On Thursday, the last day, the camp ended with a program recognizing each camper for their achievements with a certificate and a camp t-shirt. There were also various door prizes, one being a free camp (wouldn't mind winning that myself!).
The instructors saw lots of talent in this group of kids. They know what names to remember for when these boys get to be playing in high school and college. Thanks for a great camp guys!
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