The Millstone Times March 2020

KIDS

NJ RUTHLESS SOFTBALL By Pam Teel NJ Ruthless Softball is part of a Nationwide Softball Organization. The Organization is open to female players from ages 8 to 18. It focuses on the building blocks of softball in developing proper mechanics in hitting, fielding, and learning to properly use their bodies correctly, thus providing confidence boosts in young athletes and preventing future injuries. Mentally, we focus on developing “good citizenship “through team based values, positive support and leadership characteristics. A key aspect of our program is to have girls trained and mentored by professional athletes, current/former Olympians, and a host of former players. The Organization is also about players’ development, education, and preparation to play at higher levels. It’s designed to allow a path for serious college minded players and serious athletes. It’s headed by three time Olympian, Crystl Bustos, who is revered as one the best players to ever have played the game. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and holds the world record for home runs during an Olympic series, with six. She has dedicated her life to training and leading female softball trainers. She employs over 15 current professional / Olympian players to help aid in the development of softball players nationwide. The Ruthless Softball Organization operates out of 9 states, New Jersey, N. California, S. California, Colorado, N. Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Nevada, North Carolina, Panhandle, Texas.

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The local NJ Ruthless organization currently has ranging from ages 10u - 18u. NJ Ruthless works with local training organizations to provide clinics and instruction to various programs throughout the state as well as individuals looking to receive the best training. From Olympians to college coaches and former players, Ruthless offers training with players that have played at the highest level of softball. Highly qualified local NJ Ruthless coaches include: Tricia Popowski -USC Softball Hall of Fame, USA Hall of Fame Laura Borrelli -current High School head coach and former Monmouth University player, Danielle Gabrielle – high school softball coach and former standout at Manhattan University, Georgian Court University softball head coach- Nicole Degenhardt, Joe Braun -head coach of Baruch College, Jenna Rodriguez- former standout at Ciprani College, Alyssa Lovill- former D1 player at Illionis and a host of other well qualified coaches and trainers. NJ Ruthless pride is unparalleled in training. Bringing in the best of the best to help motivate, mentor, and train our players is at the root of our success. Examples of the quality of players that are brought in are this year’s current USA Olympian Pitcher, Monica Abbott, and Catcher, Aubree Munro, who were brought in to work with the Pitcher/Catcher clinic. Crystl Bustos herself has been in several times over the last few months training the girls. To find information on other players that have been brought in, or to see future events and gather more information about the Softball Organization, please check out NJ Ruthless Softball on facebook or visit their website. Some of these training sessions/clinics are open to the public, so follow them on Facebook to get insights on upcoming events. The NJ Ruthless Organization is dedicated to help create strong leaderful and successful women. We are involved with the National Youth Council, Play Like a Girl, and various organizations whose missions are to level the playing field and support our girls. It is a resource rich program presently offering training 3 times a week and a 4th day optional for open hitting and pitching. Ruthless softball teams are always looking for passionate girls that want to learn and improve as a player and teammate. If interested in joining a Ruthless team, please reach out to info@njruthless.com

Crystl Bustos and Olympian trainers help coach and mentor local girls softball teams. Limited spots available for our 2020 Girls softball teams, 10U-18U. Email us at Ruthlesssoftballnj@gmail.com for details.

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