Friday, October 12, 2018

TIME FOR DREAMS

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

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

SOFTBALL CAMP

WOLVERINE SOFTBALL 
SKILLS & PROSPECT CAMP
HS freshman - seniors welcome

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17
8:00 am-4:45 pm

Softball Field/ Gym @ Wesley West, GPS: 500 Mary Street, Dover, DE


Head Coach Juli Greep
A WORD FROM HEAD 
SOFTBALL COACH JULI GREEP

“Participating in the Wesley Softball Camp will give you the chance to experience Wesley College and our Wolverine Way of playing softball. You will have the opportunity to learn new concepts, further develop your game and have fun with our staff and players.”

Click here to download sign up form.

IT’S A GREAT DAY 
TO BE A WOLVERINE

This camp is action-packed and designed for skilled softball players to advance their level of play and showcase their abilities for Wesley College coaches. Our 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. The athletes will also receive information from our admissions staff. The camp runs one day with multiple training and information sessions. This is a can’t miss event that sells out yearly!!!

LAST YEAR’S CAMP PARTICIPANTS.
LINKS TO CAMP PHOTOS: PART I / PART II /
PART III / PART IV
CAMP FEE: $125 Individual. $115 each for multiple siblings. Fee includes camp registration, t-shirt, meal, and a Football ticket should the team have a home game the date of camp. Registration accepted until November 1st or until filled. Camp is limited to 52 participants.

Click here to download sign up form.

BE PREPARED FOR BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SESSIONS.

Players are allowed to pick 2 of the last 3 sessions of the day. The session they are free will be used for a campus tour and a question/ answer session with current team members.

1ST SESSION (Hitting & Baserunning)– 8:45-11am.
This is a required session.
2ND SESSION (Pitching and Catching) 11:15 am-12:15 pm
LUNCH– 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
3RD SESSION (Infield) 1:30 pm -3 pm
4TH SESSION – (Outfield) 3:15 pm -4:45 pm

Click here to download sign up form.


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

GO AFTER GOALS

From top, Wesley Wolverines 
junior #6 P/OF Allison Mills (Leonardtown, MD), 
sophomore #25 P Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA), 
junior #2 IF Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL).

Tuesday, October 09, 2018

NEVER QUIT

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

BEACH DREAMING

Too early for this post? Maybe, but “Explore North Myrtle Beach” 
sends this blog promotional information. So, it is shared here...

PLANNING AHEAD FOR
SUN, SAND & SOFTBALL!
FASTPITCH DREAMS SPRING CLASSIC, 150 Citizens Circle, Little River, SC where the WESLEY WOLVERINES will play 8 games next March 2-9, 2019 ( NORTH MYRTLE BEACH FASTPITCH DREAMS HOME FASTPITCH DREAMS TEAMS TWITTER  PINTEREST  INSTAGRAM)


From a promotional email from North Myrtle Beach tourism…

EXPLORE NORTH MYRTLE BEACH: Experience the ultimate beach vacation by RIDING HORSEBACK ON THE BEACH, PADDLEBOARDING through a scenic inlet, watching world-class LIVE ENTERTAINMENT and taking long strolls on our wide, beautiful beaches . . . all while enjoying the warm weather and Southern hospitality.

It’s not a trip to North Myrtle Beach without visiting
OCEAN DRIVE to LEARN TO DANCE THE CAROLINA SHAG. Here, you’ll find kids of all ages dancing the South Carolina state dance, which was born in North Myrtle Beach. Not familiar with this popular dance from yesteryear? There's usually a pro in the crowd who won’t mind teaching rookies a step or two. Many clubs offer free lessons on certain nights.

If you have two left feet and would rather spectate, grab your favorite beverage from the bar and watch generations of dancers rock-step the night away.


From left, Wesley Wolverines
sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem, PA),
sophomore #25 P Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA),
sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA),
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA).

Monday, October 08, 2018

FALL BALL LUNCH

Keep in touch
Join the email directory’s
Wolverine support group


It was an abundant spread for the players’ lunch at this past weekend’s fall-ball games provided compliments of the fastpitch Wolverines parents.

The team’s moms and dads from time to time come together to support the players with food and treats, fundraising projects and team activities.

One primary means of communication is the “Wolverine softball e-mail directorythat currently lists just parents but also welcomes friends, fans, relatives, and anyone that loves Wolverine softball to join the list. Adding your name and email address commits no one to anything except to receive emails occasionally about events like the parent-organized fall-ball lunch.

To add your name and email to the directory, just send a note to WesleySoftball@gmail.com.

Scroll down the column on the right of this blog to find a link to the directory.




Wolverine fastpitch players dive into the picnic lunch organized by the Retkowski’s with participation from team parents and fans.

FALL BALL PHOTOS

CLICK HERE FOR 
DELCASTLE FASTPITCH FIELDS, DE
October 6, 2018

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverine
sophomore #25 P Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA),
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE),
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ),
sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA),
sophomore #4 P Abbey Mayse (Cecilton, MD),
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA),
junior #2 IF Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL),
freshman #11 P Jessica Anderson (Smyrna, DE).

Saturday, October 06, 2018

HERE COME WOLVERINES

From top, Wesley Wolverines 
sophomore #25 P Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA), 
junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD).

Friday, October 05, 2018

FALL BALL SATURDAY

Wesley Wolverine sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA).
From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD),
sophomore #4 P Abbey Mayse (Cecilton, MD),
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA).

PRACTICE 10-4

Thursday, October 4, 2018

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE),
sophomore #25 P Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA),
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA),
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ),
junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD),
sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem, PA).

ALL-AMERICAN SCHOLAR

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Six Wesley College softball players were named Easton/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar-Athletes for the 2017-18 academic year. Pictured above, from top, left-to-right, sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA), senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA, sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ), junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD), junior #6 P/OF Allison Mills (Leonardtown, MD), 2018 grad #99 OF Lauren Hoffman (Bear, DE) each picked up All-America Scholar-Athlete honors.

To qualify, student-athletes must achieve a 3.5 grade-point average (GPA) or higher on a 4.0 scale for the year.

In total, 1,600 Division III student-athletes received the honor, which was the highest amongst all three divisions.

AT THE WESLEY COLLEGE SOFTBALL WEBSITE

PREVIOUSLY POSTED AT THIS BLOG.

Thursday, October 04, 2018

ORDINARY THINGS

From top, Wesley Wolverines
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA),
sophomore #1 IF Bianca Newsom (Edison, NJ).

STRETCHING

Cooling down
Three benefits from
stretching AFTER workouts


CLICK HERE for the full story 
@ Winning Softball/ Behind The Mask blog.

“… THREE KEY REASONS why it is so important to stretch after a workout.

“REASON #1: IT INCREASES YOUR RANGE OF MOTION… some stretching when your body has the combination of being warm and tight, it is going to loosen up your muscles and work to permanently elongate your muscle fibers which will give them a greater range of motion AFTER your workout...

“REASON #2: DECREASES YOUR RECOVERY TIME… your muscles will feel looser. The next day you are going to feel better and your muscles will feel like they have more energy...

“REASON #3: PREVENTS INJURY... You will feel the best you have in a long time and will have less aches and pains in your back, legs and other trouble areas that you have previously felt…

“Take the challenge. Try it for a month after your practices. You will never go back. You will feel incredible.”


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

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

PRACTICE 10-2

FASTPITCH WOLVERINE WORKOUT
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE),
freshman #11 P Jessica Anderson (Smyrna, DE),
sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA),
freshman #21 C Gabby Monzo (Somers Point, NJ),
junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD).

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE: COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS, 
SOFTBALL RECRUITS
PROSPECTIVE TRANSFERS… 




Come to campus and meet with faculty, students, and staff. We always go the extra mile to make sure all of your questions are answered!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 / SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10. Academic Information / Campus Tours / Student/Faculty Panel. 
CLICK HERE FOR OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION
Wesley Wolverine senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA) covering third and sliding into third!

Tuesday, October 02, 2018

20 INGREDIENTS: SUCCESS

FALL BALL SCHEDULE

THIS WEEKEND
USA Softball of Maryland DC Delaware
THE ELITE COLLEGE CHALLENGE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018 

32 travel teams will play side by side with college games. 

► 9:45 AM
WESLEY WOLVERINES 
versus Ursinus Bears.
TCNJ Lions versus Widener Pride.


► 11:45 AM
WESLEY WOLVERINES 

versus Swarthmore Garnet.
TCNJ Lions 

versus Goldey-Beacom Lightning

1:45 PM
Goldey-Beacom Lightning versus Ursinus Bears.
Swarthmore Garnet 

versus Widener Pride.

► 3:45 PM
TCNJ Lions 

versus WESLEY WOLVERINES.
Ursinus Bears 
versus Widener Pride.


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

Saturday, September 29, 2018

THEME ATTIRE PRACTICE 9-28

Friday, September 28

From top, left-to-right, Wesley Wolverines
senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA),
sophomore #5 U Amanda Curry (Williamsport, MD),
junior #2 IF Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL),
senior #8 OF Megan DiRubbio (Smyrna, DE),
junior #23 IF Brooke Retkowski (Parkville, MD),
freshman #11 P Jessica Anderson (Smyrna, DE),
sophomore #9 OF/C Miranda Kenny (Bethlehem, PA),
sophomore #32 OF Kelly Palmer (Hershey, PA),
sophomore #4 P Abbey Mayse (Cecilton, MD).

Friday, September 28, 2018

WINNING PATH

Wesley Wolverine senior #13 IF Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA).