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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.

Inside Your Game

Firecracker Gear Store

Get the latest Firecracker Gear online or visit the store in person!
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Your Firecrackers Gear Store is located at:
18211 Enterprise Lane, Unit D
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Store Hours
Mon-Wed 3:00-7:00 PM
Thursday 3:00-8:00 PM
Fri-Sun Closed

Firecrackers Insider

Behind the scenes in the college fastpitch game.

Batter up with former Olympian and Cal State Fullerton Titan Ashley Vanoxmeer

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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Softball Heals Mary Massei

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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Be Thankful (by Lauren Chamberlain)

shults-and-chamberlain 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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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.

Never Stop Learning

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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What is Your Personal Brand Saying About You Through Social Media?

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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What is Beautiful Fastpitch?

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

Firecrackers at the WCWS

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Chamberlain’s Blast Caps Epic Rally in WCWS Win

Events & Announcements

December 18, 2013 / Coaches Meeting

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Warehouse, 18211 Enterprise Lane, Huntington Beach
Meeting will wrap up the fall season and discus the direction of the organization for 2014. Any concerns or questions will also be discussed.

December 19, 2013 / Holiday Open House

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Warehouse, 18211 Enterprise Lane, Huntington Beach
Join us in celebrating the end to another great year. Learn about some new and exciting changes for next year and wrap up our fall season. Please bring a treat for all to share.

* Optional: We will be donating toys to a local family in need. If you would like to contribute there will be boxes to collect unwrapped toys (value from $5 – $10).

Players’ & Coaches’ Courses

Check out our events page for course information and online registration.

Read Tony’s Notes on this Course

New Partners

Check out our new partner: Bownet!

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.

Janelle Lindvall (Oregon) on her hitting approach during her streak in the PAC-12:

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.

Jessica Shults On The Road

Order your Play With Honor trading pins before May 10. (ask your FC coaches for details)

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.