FALL PRACTICE 9-13

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A PRE-SCRIMMAGE PRACTICE 

Thursday, September 13

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverine
freshman #15 IF Katie Dunlap (Dover, DE),
sophomore #25 P Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA),
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ),
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA),
junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD),
freshman #21 C Gabby Monzo (Somers Point, NJ),
sophomore #4 P Abbey Mayse (Cecilton, MD),
sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA).

THREE TYPES

From top, Wesley Wolverines
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ),
junior #2 IF Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL),
sophomore #5 U Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD).

DETERMINATION TO SUCCEED

From top, Wesley Wolverines
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE),
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ),
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA).

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BIGGER THAN EXCUSES

Wesley Wolverine junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD).

NEVER FORGET

FASTPITCH MAT 9-9

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WOLVERINES “TAKE TO 

FALL’S ‘FASTPITCH’ MAT”

Sunday, September 9

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem, PA),
sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA),
sophomore #5 U Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD),
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA).

OUTFIELD PRACTICE 9-9

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OF FASTPITCH WOLVERINES

OUTFIELD FALL BALL PRACTICE 

Sunday, September 9

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE),
sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem,
PA), sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA),
sophomore #5 U Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD).

COVERING 2B PRACTICE 9-9

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OF FASTPITCH WOLVERINES

COVERING SECOND BASE 

Sunday, September 9

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE),
junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD),
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ),
sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA).

PITCHER, CATCHER PRACTICE 9-9

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1ST FALL PRACTICE, WOLVERINE

PITCHERS, CATCHERS REPORT!

Sunday, September 9

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines 

sophomore #4 P Abbey Mayse (Cecilton, MD), 

sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem, PA), 

freshman #21 C Gabby Monzo (Somers Point, NJ), 

sophomore #25 P Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA), 

freshman #11 P Jessica Anderson (Smyrna, DE), 

senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA), 

sophomore #5 U Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD), 

freshman #15 IF Katie Dunlap (Dover, DE).

SOFTBALL BENEFITS

SOFTBALL BENEFITS…

“Every individual action inside softball is an explosive action. Throwing, hitting, quick swing movements, jumps off the bases and other things inside the ground is all about explosive. Furthermore, softball players need throwing as well as acceleration strength…

“Players involved in sports just like softball typically feel superior about themselves, both emotionally and socially. Doing improvement in skills and gradually achieving ambitions help develop confidence, reduce tension...

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“Total Body Conditioning...

“Strength & Aerobic Benefits...

“Chest & Upper Muscles Development...

“Mid As Well As Lower Body Conditioning...

From left, Wesley Wolverines
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ),
sophomore #5 U Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD).

“Flexibility Required For Softball...

“Burns Calorie(s) Consumption...

“Improves Self-Esteem...

“Mental Health Benefits...

“Teaches Teamwork...

From left, Wesley Wolverines
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA),
sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA).

“Advance Leadership Skills...

“Develop Time Management Skills...

“Deal with Adversity...

“Learn Goal Setting...”

Wesley Wolverine junior #2 IF Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL).

SUCCESS DUE EVERYDAY

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Wesley Wolverine sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ) throws to junior #2 IF Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL).

EFFICENT MOTION

Wesley Wolverine senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE).

SATELLITE GAME

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WOLVERLINE SATELLITE GAME

A match similar to dodge ball

except each player is their own team!

September 6, 2018

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD),
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA),
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE),
sophomore #5 U Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD),
junior #2 IF Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL).

CONDITIONING 9-6

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OF FASTPITCH WOLVERINES 

CONDITIONING EXERCISES

September 6, 2018

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
sophomore #4 P Abbey Mayse (Cecilton, MD),
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ),
junior #2 IF Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL),
sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem, PA).

PITCHER MENTALITY

Wesley Wolverine sophomore #25 P Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA).

WHY LIBERAL ARTS?

Students come from all economic backgrounds, ethnicities, and regions of the country. They’re not just the economic elite.

There’s no one “type” of student that goes to private liberal arts colleges. Some are interested in STEM. (Yes, science and math are included in the liberal arts!) Others focus on the social sciences and humanities, and still others focus on the creative arts. Many liberal arts colleges even offer pre-professional programs, where you can earn degrees in fields such as engineering, nursing, and business. No matter what you study, you’ll find others who see the world a little differently. And that’s a good thing. Click here for the full story.

Wesley Wolverine freshman #11 P Jessica Anderson (Smyrna, DE).

LIFTING 9-4

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OF FASTPITCH WOLVERINES

LIFTING WORKOUT

September 4, 2018

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
sophomore #5 U Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD),
freshman #21 C Gabby Monzo (Somers Point, NJ),
sophomore #4 P Abbey Mayse (Cecilton, MD),
junior #2 IF Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL),
sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA),
sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem, PA).

CONDITIONING 9-4

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OF FASTPITCH WOLVERINE 

CONDITIONING EXERCISES

September 4, 2018

From top, Wesley Wolverines
junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD),
sophomore #25 P Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA),
sophomore #4 P Abbey Mayse (Cecilton, MD),
sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem, PA),
freshman #15 IF Katie Dunlap (Dover, DE).

BELIEVE

Wesley Wolverine sophomore #5 U  Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD).

9 PROMISES

Lessons learned from sports
John Wooden’s 9 promises
for success this Labor Day

1. Promise yourself that you will TALK HEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND PROSPERITY as often as possible.

2. Promise yourself to MAKE ALL YOUR FRIENDS KNOW THERE IS SOMETHING IN THEM THAT IS SPECIAL and that you value.

3. Promise to THINK ONLY OF THE BEST, TO WORK ONLY FOR THE BEST, AND TO EXPECT ONLY THE BEST in yourself and others.

4. Promise to be just as ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS as you are about your own.

5. Promise yourself to be so strong that NOTHING CAN DISTURB YOUR PEACE OF MIND.

6. Promise to FORGET THE MISTAKES OF THE PAST AND PRESS ON TO GREATER ACHIEVEMENTS in the future.

7. Promise to WEAR A CHEERFUL APPEARANCE at all times and give every person you meet a smile.

8. Promise to give so much time to improving yourself that you HAVE NO TIME TO CRITICIZE OTHERS.

9. Promise to BE TOO LARGE FOR WORRY, TOO NOBLE FOR ANGER, TOO STRONG FOR FEAR, AND TOO HAPPY TO PERMIT TROUBLE to press on you.

From left, Wesley Wolverines
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE),
sophomore #5 U Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD),
junior #6 P/OF Allison Mills (Leonardtown, MD).

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Wesley Wolverine junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD).

SOFTBALL CAMP

Limited spots available
Wolverine softball camp to be
held on Saturday, November 17

This year’s Wolverine Softball Skills & Prospect Camp set for Saturday, November 17, 2018, at DuPont Softball Field, GPS: 500 Mary Street, Dover, DE.

THE CAMP WILL EMPHASIZE MECHANICAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS which include hitting, fielding, pitching / catching and base running. Athletes will showcase their abilities both individually and in a team setting.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SIGN UP FORM for a fun, though intense, day of working on fastpitch basics. Enroll now to ensure your spot at a camp that is always sold out early.

HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN-SENIOR ARE WELCOME! Designed especially for skilled softball players to advance their level of play and showcase their abilities for Wesley College coaches.

LINKS TO 392 CAMP PHOTOS

FROM LAST SEASON 2017:

PART I (108) / PART II (98)

PART III (95) / PART IV (91)

LIGHTER SIDE OF CAMP POST

Wesley Wolverine senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE). 
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HAPPY LABOR DAY

From top, Wesley Wolverine
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE),
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA).

20 "BEHAVIOURS"

Wesley Wolverine senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA)
Note: the spelling of the American English word “behavior” is “behaviour”
(see headline above) in British English grammar.

ALEXIS @ FIELD HOCKEY

Wolverine midfielder/ outfielder
Alexis Howerin, 2-sport athlete
playing field hockey and softball

This 2019 season, the fastpitch Wesley Wolverines can boast of two 2-sport athletes on the squad. 

Alexis Howerin

The two are junior #6 P/OF Allison Mills (Leonardtown, MD) and sophomore #22 OF Alexis Howerin (Dover, DE). Off the softball diamond, you will find Allison diving for a volleyball at Wesley’s Wentworth Gymnasium and Alexis swinging a field hockey stick across Wesley’s Drass Field at Scott D. Miller Stadium.

Alexis’ sister, softball college senior Cassetty Howerin, has been a NFCA First Team All-American for the past three years. Cassetty plays for the Virginia Wesleyan Marlins who battled our Wolverines two years ago at DuPont Softball Field when the Marlins finished the season as the #1 (DIII) team in the nation, as they remain to this day.

Last season, Alexis started as a midfielder on the Wesley field hockey team, a position she took again this evening to deliver outstanding defense in the year’s opening game. The Wolverines scored a 3-0 victory against the Washington College Shorewomen.

Alexis will join the fastpitch Wolverines at the close of the field hockey season.

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of Alexis’ field hockey

action this evening

August 31, 2018

Wesley Wolverine ALEXIS HOWERIN sophomore
#22 field hockey midfielder AND #22 softball outfielder.