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UNDER 19 WOMEN'S PROGRAM The U/19 Women’s Program is at the start of its preparations for the World Championship in 2011. The new Squad was selected solely from the U/16 National Fastpitch Championships in Adelaide as all these athletes will be eligible for the team in 2011. The all new selection team of Sally McCreedy, Annette Fidge and myself watched the girls closely and were assisted by the terrific team of State coaches from the Championships and chose a squad of 32 athletes to be invited to the Friendship Series in July. This new, refined selection procedure resulted in a very good standard of softball athlete at the Friendship Series. The fitness test and game performances are testament to that. Since my appointment as Head Coach, I will be taking a “hands on” approach with the squad. As a result several visits were made interstate to visit the athletes before the Friendship Series. A program was planned out and during my visits the plans were implemented. Set plays were organised along with my expectations to each of the members prior to the Friendship Series. In early April, a 2 day camp in Brisbane that was conducted for the Regional members of the QAS squad was organised for the athletes selected into the Friendship Series. We flew the 2 athletes from SA to this camp so they had the opportunity to be exposed to all the training as well as working with Brooke Wilkins and Marissa Carpadios in regards to specific battery work. It also provided an opportunity for the squad to mix and start breaking down the barriers. During the U/23 Fastpitch Championships, we were able to conduct a 2 day battery camp in Sydney with the help of Marissa Carpadios. On day 2, the NSW non battery members of the squad and the ACT members came to Blacktown and we were able to run a 1 day camp for them following the basic structure of the Brisbane run camp. This was a very efficient way of meeting most of the squad. In early May, I attended 1 day of the Australian Schoolgirls Championship in Sydney. About a third of the squad were participating at the Championship including 40 Softball Australia the 2 WA members of the squad. It was an opportunity for me to meet with some squad players and with their coach and outline various plays to work on back home. Finally in June we worked with the Victorian members (and Melbourne based NT athlete) to follow the same program. In all, we had the opportunity to meet and or train all 32 members of the squad. In reality we had the opportunity of working with 28 members of the squad. This was beneficial as most athletes came to the Friendship series knowing what was expected of them and consequently we did not have spend large amounts of time explaining set plays. Attending the School Girls Championship was also very worthwhile. I met with the convenor, who made it clear we would be most welcome to attend the next Championship in Adelaide 2009. He thought it was good that the Australian Head Coach was taking an interest in the Championship. It certainly was another opportunity to see athletes perform in game conditions. As we progress, more of the Squad will participate in this Championship. The Friendship Series in July was the conclusion of the selection process for this first squad. Two even teams were selected but their results varied. I took the opportunity to coach both teams twice to work with all athletes and coaches. This was a very good tactic for me and one that should be continued again next year. As the squad is at it’s youngest, they may struggle against the older competition however we were very pleased on how the teams fared. The “Green” team were outstanding only losing 2 games and finishing 3rd overall. The “Gold” team had a slow start but began to play some good softball and finished 5th. Overall, it was pleasing to observe the progress of the athletes. The need to continually stay in contact with the squad and increase training and playing opportunities will be vital to their continued development. Paula McGovern U19 Head Coach
2008 AUSTRALIAN YOUTH WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT SQUAD Rachael Ambrose (NSW) Michelle Beecher (ACT) Michelle Bell (NSW) Georgia Casey (NSW) Bridget Corver (ACT) Hannah Deen (NSW) Annali Dolman (SA) Nicolette Dunn (NT) Sonya Fleischfresser (Qld) Jemma Freegard (WA) Lora Hanson (Qld) Stephanie Harm (Qld) Megan Horne (NSW) Zoe Hughes (Vic) Ebony Humble (WA) Lana Kaesler (SA) Rhianne Kerr (NSW) Melissa Lindsay (Vic) (Withdrew) Olivia MacGinley (Qld) Georgia Phillips (NSW) Ellen Roberts (NSW) Katina Robson (ACT) Ella Ross (ACT) Linley Somerville (NSW) Tara Speakman (Qld) Alison Sternes (Qld) Tayla Supple (Vic) Katherine Tye (ACT) Lana Tye (NSW) Emily Wadwell (NSW) Marina Walker (Vic) Stacey Webber (Qld) Shaylee Worner (Qld) Photographs courtesy of Sue Christie, Softball NSW Softball Australia 41
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