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Impact Teams 2012 Tournament Schedules
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The following information is provided to answer questions from prospective players and their parents about the Team Impact Pa Fast Pitch Program. The Team Impact Pa program fields five ASA / NSA teams 10u - 12u - 14u - 16u - 18u Started in 1984 the 2012 season will be our 28th consecutive year of operation. Coaching Staff - Our staff includes two current college level coaches with over 25 years of experience each. Other members of our staff include two current high school coaches and four current collegiate division I & II players who are alumni of our program. Recruiting Assistance - Our staff will provide to all players the information and assistance necessary to assist them in their pursuit of a college softball scholarship. Along with printed information we provide video taping and counseling from our college level coaches. Our coaches have insightful information and guidance you can not get anywhere else. Atmosphere - Our goal is to provide each player with a quality college level type experience. The program is run just like a college team. Players practice, eat, travel and room together just as they would on a college team. The players develop a total team concept. They develop the social, communicative and cooperative skills they will need in a college program. They will know what to expect and how to succeed. Tournaments - The tournaments we attend are selected to provide the best opportunity to play highly competitive opponents while providing the best exposure to college coaches. Most of our out of town tournaments will have at least 30 confirmed college coaches in attendance. Teams are selectively invited to several of the elite tournaments we attend. Winter Practice & Games - Each team will compete in 2 or 3 fall ball outdoor tournaments. We also participate in an indoor winter league in the Pittsburgh area. All players will have batting practice and fielding practice over the winter in our indoor practice facility. Pitching Clinic - All of our teams pitchers participate in our fall and winter pitching clinic and receive instruction from Western Pennsylvania's premier pitching coaches. Practice Field - We utilize a several field complexes in the south hills and greater Pittsburgh area Equipment - The organization owns eight pitching machines and numerous nets and other apparatus for practice. All required game equipment such as bats, helmets, catching equipment & catching gloves are provided by the organization. All game equipment is replaced each year. Uniforms - All players are provided multiple sets of team uniforms with player names imprinted on all game jerseys. We issue enough uniforms that washing uniforms during even extended tournament trips is not necessary. Team Wear - All players are provided team Sweats, Jackets, Spirit Shirts, Practice Shirts, Visors etc. All are provided at no additional fee. Participation - Players are selected for our program from open try-outs. All selected players make a commitment to the team to attend all practice sessions and games. Our players dedication to their team and teammates is part of our formula for success. Transportation - All transportation to out of town tournaments is provided. We own three 15 passenger vans with equipment trailers and two 12 passenger vans. Players travel together as a team to all out of town tournaments. Players are picked up at our meet point and will be transported home from the tournament to the drop off point. Hotels - Players are housed as a team for all out of town tournaments. Hotel rooms are booked in advance at quality upscale hotels for players and parents who request reservation. The players room together 3 or 4 to a room. All team rooms and coaches rooms are located next to each other for player security and guidance. Meals - All meals, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are provided. The players take all meals together with the team and coaches. We try to provide well balanced meals always. One sit down meal per day, when schedule permits, is provided at a quality restaurant. All soft drinks, snacks, Gatorade etc is provided by the team to all players. Players do not need to carry any money for food or incidentals. Competitive Schedule - We play the most competitive tournament schedule of any team in the eastern united states. We play in the most number of tournaments and the most nationally recruited tournaments. We provide our players the best competition to develop their skills and get them ready for college. Each team will play approximately 55 games. Player Fee - To be able to provide the type of playing experience you can get only as a member of the Team Impact Pa program we have a player participation fee. All players are provided all of the team clothing, equipment, housing, transportation, benefits and opportunities of our program as described. The player participation fee is all inclusive for the scheduled season including participation in any national championships or other team functions, activities or trips. No additional fees or charges are ever required above that season’s player participation fee. Unique Experience - The Team Impact Pa Fast Pitch program provides a truly unique softball and life experience for our Lady Athletes.
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