America's Premier Fastpitch Organization
Play With Honor
Lauren Chamberlain shares with Firecrackers players and families.
John Dakes Invitational
Firecrackers and top teams come together to honor hero
in a special weekend of softball.
On the Red Carpet
Lauren Chamberlain at the 2013 ESPY Awards
Together in Colorado
Firecrackers from CA, AZ and Texas gather after TV game
Teammates Always
Players walk arm-in-arm, on to the next level,
after their last practice together as a Firecracker.
A Reputation for Excellence
Firecracker athletes compete at the highest
levels, setting the bar for the fastpitch world.
Honoring Our Heroes
Worth Firecrackers celebrate their Colorado
victory with World War II veteran, Sgt. Harry Runtzel.
When Beauty Meets Athleticism
Taylor Vanzee fires to first as she gets ready for
the summer championship season
Beautiful & Strong
Firecracker alumnus Cheyanne Tarango (Tennesee) attacks the batter with confidence, focus and purpose at the Canada Cup.
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Firecrackers Insider
Behind the scenes in the college fastpitch game.
InsidePitch.org recently caught up with former Olympian and Cal State Fullerton Titan softball player Ashley VanBoxmeer and got the InsidePitch on her new facility the “The Diamond Softball Academy,” her preseason Super Bowl prediction and her favorite softball cheer.
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Mary Massei, played for the Firecrackers in 2009-11. Known as “Tenacious M”, she has battled back from extreme adversity with the attitude we all hope we’d have in the same situation.
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As Lauren and her teammates at the University of Oklahoma balance the emotional impact of the recent devastation from the tornados and competing in the Super Regionals this week, I asked her to share her experience which not only helps us understand, but it also helps her by being able to share her experience with others.
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Order your Play With Honor trading pins before May 10. (ask your FC coaches for details)Amanda’s Blog
Amanda Scarborough is well known for her success as a Texas A&M softball player and TV commentator. We are proud to have her coaching in our Firecracker organization. She understands what our brand is all about, and how we are trying to educate our players to play this game at a high professional level.
We should always learn from each other. Every person has something of value to offer, but it’s up to each one of us to look for it and see it.
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Definition: Personal branding is the process of developing a “mark” that is created around your personal name or your career. You use this “mark” to express and communicate your skills, personality and values. The end goal is that the personal brand that you develop will build your reputation and help you to grow your network in a way that interests others. They will then seek you out for your knowledge and expertise.
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Fastpitch players are beautiful. There…I said it. It’s true. “Beautiful” is a big word. It’s used limitedly because of the standard we have tied to it in our culture, and we know that something must be of upmost quality for us to tag that word on it.
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College Watch
Chamberlain’s Blast Caps Epic Rally in WCWS Win
Lindvall homers and Costa heats up as Oregon takes game two from Nebraska
Katie Medina’s turn to come up big for Florida
Kylee Lahners catch saves Washington’s 1-0 win to send them to the WCWS
Events & Announcements
Improve your infield, slapping and catching skills with specialized weekly classes. Attendance is limited. Huntington Beach High School
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Seminars
Mandatory free seminar for pitchers and catchers who are expected to win this summer.
No Charge
Softball Connection/Warehouse
7:30 – 8:30 PM
Seminar for all pre-high school players. What is your daughters’ greatest source of softball stress, and how or is she dealing with it? Speakers: Tony Rico, Amanda Freed (Team USA, UCLA) and Kristen Arriola (Arizona, B.S. Psychology).
$20 per family (Pay at the door)
Softball Connection/Warehouse
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Seminar for all High School players. Speakers Tony Rico, Amanda Freed and Kristen Arriola will address the pressures on high school-aged players in today’s game, and how to deal with them effectively. Dangerous area to neglect in your training!
$20 per family (Pay at the door)
Softball Connection/Warehouse
7:30 – 9:00 PM
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We are extremely excited to announce our new partnership with Louisville Slugger and Schutt Sports. We are looking forward to representing them with the same honor as we do our other sponsors.
I’m trying to slow my mind down, so that I can see the ball well in my hitting zone. If it’s there, I attack it.
About the Firecrackers |
Who We Are
The Firecracker Organization was formed in 1990 to provide a professional platform for young players to learn and develop the skills necessary to excel in softball and in life.
Rico Foundation
The Rico Foundation was formed to provide assistance to players and programs that have limited resources and to help bring softball to those with the desire to play.
Play with Honor
Play with Honor is a constant reminder that we are thankful to those that provided the things we have today.
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