General
Hitting Program Information:
In the winter of 2012, NWS Elite and the Westfield Boys & Girls Club
will run our Girls Fastpitch Instructional Hitting Program.
The program will run for at least
(2) separate Six week "Sessions" for
a minimum of 12 weeks.
Each session will include one hitting practice
per week, at one hour per practice.
Classes will be offered on Sunday Evenings at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm
each week, for one hour each.
The program is now starting it's 3rd year, and has been very successful, with many of our students
having great years at the plate!
The Scheduled times for Session 1 of the 2012 Program is as follows:
- Sunday 5:30 PM (Class Full)
- Sunday 6:30 PM (1 Slot Left)
- Sunday 7:30 PM (Class Full)
- Sunday 8:30 PM (Open)
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Below are the planned 2012 Hitting Program Days / Times & Dates:
Hitting Class 1
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Starts Sunday January 8th.
Ends Sunday February 19th.
(Note: there is no class on Sunday February 12th due to gym usage)
Hitting Class 2
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Starts Sunday February 26th.
Ends Sunday March 25th.
(Note: This is a 5 week session)
Hitting Class 3
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TBD
Note:
if we have to cancel classes for snow days, we will try to make them up
the same week, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. If classes cannot be
made up, due to scheduling conflicts, the session end dates will be adjusted,
and if necessary session Four will be shortened, and costs will be adjusted appropriately.
Our 2011 Hitting Instructors for 2012!!
American International College
Stephanie Belanger - #4
Position: Catcher/Utility
Height: 5-3
Class: Junior
Hometown: South Windsor, Conn.
High School: South Windsor
Bats: R, Throws: R
American International College Summary
2010: Stephanie started all 54 games at third base as a freshman … batted .293 with 46 hits, 11 doubles, six home runs, 22 RBIs and 27 runs scored … went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in AIC’s 7-4 Northeast-10 Championship Tournament win over Assumption (5/8) … went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored against Dominican (3/6) … went 1-for-3 with a double, two runs scored and one RBI in a 6-2 win over Queens (3/8) … went 3-for-6 with three RBIs and smashed her first collegiate home run in a doubleheader at Molloy (3/21) … was 3-for-7 with two doubles in a sweep of Bridgeport (3/25) … went 2-for-3 with a solo homer in a win at Le Moyne (4/2) was 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored in a 2-1 win over Bentley (4/11) … went 4-for-9 in a sweep at Franklin Pierce (4/15) … went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI in a sweep of Pace (4/21) … went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored in game-two at UMass Lowell (4/22) … went 5-for-6 with a double, a home run, one RBI and three runs scored in a sweep of Saint Anselm (4/24) … went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run two RBIs and a run scored in the second game at Assumption (4/29).
High School Summary
Stephanie is a 2009 graduate of South Windsor High School ... was coached by Travis Edwards as a member of the softball team ... served as team captain her junior and senior years ... three-time all-conference selection ... played in the 2009 CIAC Senior All-Star Game ... named to the Hartford Courant's Fab-15 all-star team as a senior ... led her team to the 2008 PONY national title and a conference title in 2006 ... was also a member of the basketball and volleyball teams.
Personal
Stephanie is the daughter of Tim and Susan Belanger ... physical therapy major.
American International College
Sarah Calgreen - #2
Position: First Base
Height: 5-7
Class: Senior
Hometown: Stratford, Conn.
High School: Bunnell
Bats: L, Throws: L
American International College Summary
In 2010, Sarah started all 54 games at first base as a sophomore … Northeast-10 First-Team all-Conference selection … batted .331 with 60 hits, seven doubles, 18 RBIs and 24 runs scored … her 60 hits placed her fourth in the NE-10 … had a hit in 21-of 25 games from April 7-May 1 … had 16 multi-hit games … was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in a 4-3 win over Adelphi in the NE-10 tournament … went 3-for-5 with a triple, four RBIs and two runs scored in a sweep of Post (3/18) … crushed a game-winning grand slam in a 5-4 game-two win at Caldwell (3/28) … went 4-for-4 with a run scored in game-two against Adelphi (4/8) … was 4-for-8 with two RBIs and a run scored in a sweep at Franklin Pierce (4/15) … was 3-for-8 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored in a sweep of Pace (4/21) … went 3-for-4 with a run scored in a 3-2 game-one win at UMass Lowell (4/22) … went 4-for-8 with a triple and a run scored in a split at Assumption (4/29).
In 2009, Sarah was named to the Northeast-10 all-Rookie Team … led the team with a .317 batting average … registered 40 hits, seven doubles, 19 RBIs and 13 runs scored … had 10 multi-hit games … went 2 for 3 with a solo homer at C.W. Post (3/20) … went 4 for 6 as AIC swept a doubleheader against Saint Rose (4/2) … went 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored in a win over Assumption (4/7) … went 4 for 5 with four RBIs and drove in the game-tying and game-winning runs in a nine-inning win over Southern Connecticut (4/8) … went 2 for 4 with three RBIs and a run scored in the second game of a doubleheader against Caldwell (4/19) … went 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored at Stonehill (4/25).
Stratford Braketts Summary
Sarah just concluded her junior year at Division II American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA. She was named first-team All-Conference in 2011 after batting .340 with three homers and 21 RBI’s. Calgreen also led the team with 51 hits, while contributing 11 doubles and scoring 23 runs. Sarah was also a Northeast-10 All-Conference pick as a sophomore, when she batted a team-high .331. Calgreen also led the team in batting as a freshman with a .317 mark, and was named to the conference All-Rookie Team.
High School Summary
High School: Sarah is a 2008 graduate of Bunnell High School ... was coached by Cheryl Molis as a member of the softball team ... served as team captain her senior year ... was a three-time all-league selection, earning first-team honors as a senior and second-team honors her sophomore and junior years ... was a second-team Connecticut Post all-area selection as a senior ... recipient of the league leadership award and was named team MVP as a senior ... three-time all-academic team selection ... participated in the senior all-star game ... was also a member of the volleyball team that captured three state titles.
Personal
Daughter of Terry and Noreen Calgreen ... criminal justice major with a psychology minor.
Here are a few pictures of a few of the classes!
Hope you see you here in the Fall / Winter of 2011 - 2012!
Below are complete Instructions and information on the program!
2011
- 2012 Program Registration:
You
can apply for registration for the hitting program by sending an E Mail to:
info@nwselite.com
Please include
the following information for each potential hitter:
- Name
- DOB
- Age
- School
- Home Phone Number
- Cell Phone Number (for last minute cancellation (snow,
etc))
- Address
- Email address (One that is checked regularly)
You will receive
a confirmation email shortly after you register.
Space
is limited in this program, so we strongly encourage you to register
early. Once you have registered, you will
receive an E mail confirmation
that you are "on the list".
(This
does not a guarantee a slot in the program).
I will handle all the scheduling for the program. We will work out your
time slot via E Mail.
To
start this process, please indicate what night and time slot you wish
to fill.
- Sunday evenings at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 pm or 8:30 pm.
Please
note that all students that participated in the program previously get
first picks for times and days, before new students.
Also note that I try to place the younger students and students with less experience in earlier classes where possible (to match age and skill levels). I will do my best to accommodate your
requested times and day. However, I cannot promise you any particular
time. Again, I will do my best!
Your
time slot will be one hour, and fall on the same time and day each
week.
If
you require additional information, or have any questions, please contact
Mike Markiewicz at (860-305-5414) or send an email to the address
above.
The
Location / Directions:
The program is
run at the Westfield Boys and Girls Club, 28 West Silver Street, Westfield,
MA. 01085.
Click here for Directions
to the WBGC
Further
Program info:
- The program is financially administered by the Westfield Boys &
Girls Club. For the 2009 - 2010 program, the WBGC set the fee
at $135.00 / Session for 2012 (includes all six weeks), plus the one time
membership fee defined in item #2. If you have any questions in
this area, including available discounts, please send an E Mail
to the WBGC Program Director, Ms. Kellie Brown at kbrownwbgc@comcast.net , or call the WBGC directly at (413) 562-2301.
- In addition to the program fee, each participant must purchase a Boys & Girls club membership for a one time
fee of $35.00. The membership allows participation in all the
WBGC club programs (Click
here for more information on Club Programs) and covers the students
insurance costs. (A membership covers a full school year).
- This year the WBGC is requiring all program fees
to be paid in advance of the first class, to participate. Payments
can be made by mail (Mail check), or by phone using any major debit
or credit card.
- You
may stop by the WBGC to get your membership and register in place
before the first class.
- The program scheduling is administered by, Mike Markiewicz. Scheduling
is done by E Mailing me at mike@nwselite.com. Also any scheduling issues
can be directed to me at the same E mail address.
- Once
your day and time are set, I will send an E Mail to everyone to confirm days / times.
- Each
hitter must bring their own bat (We
recommend a "batting practice bat"), and hitting gloves,
and all hitters must wear a helmet with
a face mask (The program will provide helmets if you do not have
your own).
- The
WBGC will provide the practice balls. They are a special type called
a "Flexi Ball" that are used for safety reasons. "Machine
balls" will be used when hitting in the "cage".
- Clearly
mark all of your own equipment (including your personal bat, gloves,
etc.) with your name.
- Hitters
must wear indoor sneakers with "non-marking" soles.
- If
you cannot make your class for some reason (school activities, family
obligations, etc), we will try our very best to offer you a make
up class on a space available basis. However, please regard this
as a courtesy, and not classes that are owed to you because you
could not attend.
Previous NWS Elite / WBGC Hitting Instructors (2009 - 2010):
Hitting Instructor - Christie Lotti - Graduate of Rhode Island College
- Currently - Asst. Softball Coach at Springfield College , Springfield, Ma.
- Little East Conference’s first 3-time Player of the Year 2006, ’07, ‘08
Little East Conference Rookie of the Year 2005
- All New England Player of the Year 2008 and 3 Time First Team All New England
- Second Team All American 2008
- Two trips to the NCCA College World Series 2007 & 2008 as Team Captain
- Lead Nation in Triples 2006 and 2007
- Division III Career Records:
- 6th in the nation all time for triples
- 15th in runs scored
- 9th in hits
- Holds season records at Rhode Island College for hits, total bases, slugging percentage, runs scored, triples, home runs and base on balls
- Holds career records at Rhode Island College for hits, doubles, triples, home runs, total bases, batting average, slugging percentage, RBI, stolen bases, runs scored, base on balls and put outs
- Current Member of the NWS Elite 23U Fastpitch Tournament Team program
- Starter - Plays 1B
- Wears the #16
- Utilizes her left handed swing and base running speed to slap, bunt and hit her way to a very high on base percentage, with great base stealing abilities
- Pursuing Masters Degree
in Athletic Counseling, and a Elementary Education Certificate
- Career Aspirations - Elementary Education and Coaching College Softball
Hitting Instructor - Ann Kyzer (Senior University of Hartford - Division 1)
- Started playing softball at the age of 6
- A four year Starter at Acton Boxboro Regional High school
- Dual County League "All Star" all four years
- Metro-west "All Star" for two years
- Hit .600 and .615 in her junior and senior years
- Led the state of Massachusetts in home runs with 14
- Team captain in her senior year
- As a member of the Northeast Invasion Tournament Team
- Won the ASA State Championships In 2002 at 14U
- Won the NSA State Championships In 2003 at 16U
- Won the NSA State Championships In 2004 at 16U
- Participated as an instructor in the "At Bats" clinics and University of Hartford Softball Clinics, as well as a number of youth league clinics over the years
- Played under coach Dave Lotti - Rhode Island Thunder 18U Gold
- Recruited to play Division I Softball at the University of Hartford
- In her first three years:
- Started 119 games
- Has had 614 chances defensively with only 2 errors
- Had 292 at bats and hit .294 as a junior
- Current Member of the NWS Elite 23U Fastpitch Tournament Team program
- Starter - Plays Catcher, Outfield, 1B, 3B
- Wears the #47
- Known as "AK-47" by her teammates, for her prolific hitting and her superior defensive play
- Senior at the University of Hartford - Criminal Justice Major
- Career aspirations - Detective
