Let's Talk About... Suicide Prevention

Tony Rico talks with Firecracker mom, Jolissa Hebard, who delivers some powerful education regarding what we can do to help those who need help coping with life.


FC College Commitments

We are proud to present the current list of Firecrackers committed to continuing their careers at the next level. This includes both verbally committed as well as signed athletes. Congratulations to those who have attained this great accomplishment!

State First Last Grad Year Firecracker Team College Bound
AZ Katelyn Acton 2017 Firecrackers Holland AZ Grand Canyon University
AZ Reegan Coleman 2017 Firecrackers Holland AZ Tufts University
AZ Doinique Gonzales 2017 Firecrackers Holland AZ Western New Mexico
AZ Kaileigh Holland 2017 Firecrackers Holland AZ Grand Canyon University
AZ Natalie Montgomery 2017 Firecrackers Holland AZ Seattle University
AZ Kodi Ramirez 2017 Firecrackers Holland AZ Ferris State University
AZ Morgan Ash 2018 Firecrackers Holland AZ University of Connecticut
AZ Taylor Strupp 2018 Firecrackers Holland AZ Colorado State University - Pueblo
AZ Ashley Jones 2018 Firecrackers AZ Lord 16U Dixie State
CA Tayler Duncan 2020 Firecrackers IE Sanchez 16U La Salle University
CA Angelina Sanchez 2020 Firecrackers IE Sanchez 16U La Salle University
CA Monique Zarate 2019 Firecrackers IE Sanchez 16U College of Staten Island
CA Alex Loomis 2018 Firecrackers IE Sanchez 16U New York University
CA Sierra Kaplanek 2018 Firecrackers IE Sanchez 16U College of Staten Island
CA Alyssa Pinto 2018 Firecrackers Rico Oregon
CA Brooke Marquez 2019 Firecrackers Rico Notre Dame
CA Grace Lyons 2018 Firecrackers Rico Oklahoma
CA Allee Bunker 2018 Firecrackers Rico Oregon
CA Anna Vines 2018 Firecrackers Rico UCLA
CA Rachel Abboud 2017 Firecrackers Rico Duke
CA Jenna Kean 2017 Firecrackers Rico Arizona
CA Kaitlin Parsons 2018 Firecrackers Rico Tennessee
CA Emma Clark 2018 Firecrackers Rico Notre Dame
CA Eliyah Flores 2017 Firecrackers Rico Oklahoma
CA Mary Iakopo  2017 Firecrackers Rico Oregon
CA Macy Simmons 2018 Firecrackers Rico Auburn
CA Julia (JuJu) Jimenez 2019 Firecrackers Rico Michigan
CA Riley Wester 2017 Firecrackers Rico Notre Dame
CA Alex Perez 2018 Firecrackers Rico Cal
CA Alexa (Lexi) Campbell 2019 Firecrackers Rico Stanford
CA Ryan Denhart 2017 Firecrackers Rico Maryland
CA Brooke Vestal 2018 Firecrackers Rico Oklahoma
CA Madison Jacobus 2019 Firecrackers Rico Utah
CA Alexis
"Lou"
Allan 2017 Firecrackers Rico Michigan
CA Kennedi Houshmandzadeh 2020 Firecrackers TJ LSU
CA Ryleigh Carricaburu 2020 Firecrackers TJ Michigan
CA Nina Del Rio 2017 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Charleston Southern
CA Alyssa Saldana 2017 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Harvard
CA Amber Baldwin 2017 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Middle Tennessee State
CA Makenna Lutterloh 2017 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Duke
CA Alysia Duarte 2017 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Seattle University
CA Ryan King 2017 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Middle Tennessee State
CA Olivia  Morey 2017 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U West Virginia Tech
CA Eileen Perez 2017 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Saint Mary's of California
CA Jocelyn DeLaCruz 2017 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Middle Tennessee State
CA Marisa Pla 2018 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Seton Hall
CA Mekenzie Madokoro 2018 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Seattle University
CA Angeliquie "Kiki" Besnard 2018 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Georgetown
CA Ally Taylor 2019 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Seton Hall
CA Miranda  Johnson 2019 Firecrackers Lutterloh 18U Notre Dame
CA Jessi Puk 2017 Firecrackers Redmond 18U Ole Miss
CA Hailee Rios 2017 Firecrackers Redmond 18U Fresno State University
CA Siena  Wagner 2017 Firecrackers Redmond 18U Purdue University
CA Anya Schmitz 2017 Firecrackers Redmond 18U Brown University
CA Valerie Ventura 2017 Firecrackers Redmond 18U University of Arkansas
CA Caitlyn Colquhoun 2017 Firecrackers Redmond 18U Harvard
CA Lexy Mills 2018 Firecrackers Redmond 18U University of Kansas
CA Tyler Golstein 2018 Firecrackers Redmond 18U UC Santa Barbara
CA Corrie Phillips 2018 Firecrackers Redmond 18U University of Pennsylvania
CA Serena Huchingson 2018 Firecrackers Redmond 18U Boise State University
CA SeaAnna Satcher 2018 Firecrackers Redmond 18U Charleston Southern University
CA Kassidy Trumbo 2017 Firecrackers Rockey Fort Lewis
CA Rylee Maston 2017 Firecrackers Rockey Arizona State University
CA Madison Mendoza 2017 Firecrackers Rockey Fayetteville University
CA Mayamie Thompson 2017 Firecrackers Rockey YAVAPAI College
CA Alexis Robles 2017 Firecrackers Rockey YAVAPAI College
CA Marissa Gibson 2017 Firecrackers Rockey Northern Oklahoma College
CA Amber Brandmeyer 2017 Firecrackers Rockey Otero College
CA Monique Llamas 2017 Firecrackers Rockey UC Irvine 
CA Isabelle Gomez 2017 Firecrackers Rockey Antelope Valley College
CA Stephamie Aki 2017 Firecrackers Rockey Cal State Bakersfield
CA Rosie Marques 2018 Firecrackers Rockey Northern Oklahoma College
CA Haley Gatica 2019 Lakewood Firecrackers Hagberg 16u Creighton University
CA Brittney Baisdon 2018 Nor Cal Firecrackers Sjolie UC San Diego
CA Shay Furtado 2018 Nor Cal Firecrackers Sjolie La Salle University
CA Karsen O'Rourke 2018 Nor Cal Firecrackers Sjolie Lehigh University
CA Chrys Hildebrand 2018 Firecrackers Ensey-Stream 18U San Jose State University
CA Hannah Horton 2017 Firecrackers Ensey-Stream 18U Holy Cross
CA Danielle Votendahl 2017 Firecrackers Ensey-Stream 18U Colorado State University - Pueblo
CA Julia  Maya 2017 Firecrackers Ensey-Stream 18U Pomona Pitzer
CA Jordan Stream 2017 Firecrackers Ensey-Stream 18U New York University
CA Andrea Cespedes 2017 Firecrackers Keene Midland University
CA Lauren  Lopez 2017 Firecrackers Keene Wilmington University
CA Haleigh Hutton 2017 Firecrackers Keene Black Hills State University
CA Krislyn Kragie 2017 Firecrackers Keene Midland University
CA Aymee Broome 2017 Firecrackers Keene Cottey College
CA Toni Martinez 2017 Firecrackers Keene Arkansas Pine Bluff
CA Kennedy Thomas 2019 Firecrackers North Thomas University of California, Berkeley
CA Camryn Thomas 2020 Firecrackers North Thomas University of California, Berkeley
CA Lewa Day 2019 Firecrackers North Thomas Sacramento State University
CA Kaitlyn Maddux 2018 Firecrackers North Thomas Sanoma State University
CA Bailee Aguigui 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Cal State East Bay
CA Megan  Ambriz 2017 Nor Cal FirecrackersMiller-Baisdon Sonoma State
CA Mikayla Bongi 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon New Mexico State
CA Alexis  Erich 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Liberty University 
CA Gianna Mancha 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Boise State University
CA Kiana McCaul 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Columbia University
CA Neenah Pangilinan 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Yavapai College
CA Laurenne Sanchez 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Mercer University
CA Mya Felder 2018 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon New Mexico State
CA Madison Kahwaty 2018 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon University of the Pacific
CA Riley Kuderca 2018 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon University of Arizona
CA Abigail Parises 2018 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon University of Tennessee Chatanooga
CA Taja Felder 2019 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon University of Louisville
CA Kelsey Hall 2019 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon University of Oregon
CA Sadie  Langlet 2019 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon San Diego State University
CA Deijah Pangilinan 2019 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon University of Oregon
GA Shelby Daniel 2017 Firecrackers GA O'Neal 18U Berry College
GA Sarah Henderson 2017 Firecrackers GA O'Neal 18U West Georgia Tech
GA Emily Barnard 2018 Firecrackers GA O'Neal 18U Reinhardt College
GA Neely Bradford 2019 Firecrackers GA Dobson Gordon State College
GA Hailey Hooper 2019 Firecrackers GA Dobson Gordon State College
GA Jordyn Dobson 2018 Firecrackers GA Dobson Gordon State College
GA Camden Steele 2019 Firecrackers GA Dobson Gordon State College
GA Abby Foster 2018 Firecrackers GA
Dobson
Gordon State College
GA Bailey Pines 2018 Firecrackers GA Dobson Gordon State College
NC Katlyn Pennell 2017 Firecrackers NC Pennell Thiel College
NC Reema  Patel 2017 Firecrackers NC Pennell Winthrop University
NC Peyton Anders 2018 Firecrackers NC Pennell Averett University
NC Alyssa McNeil 2018 Firecrackers NC Pennell Averett University
NC Samantha Reele 2019 Firecrackers NC Pennell Western Carolina University
Nor Cal Kennedy Thomas 2019 Firecrackers North Thomas University of California, Berkeley
Nor Cal Camryn Thomas 2020 Firecrackers North Thomas University of California, Berkeley
Nor Cal Lewa Day 2019 Firecrackers North Thomas Sacramento State University
Nor Cal Kaitlyn Maddux 2018 Firecrackers North Thomas Sanoma State University
Nor Cal Bailee Aguigui 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Cal State East Bay
Nor Cal Megan  Ambriz 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Sonoma State
Nor Cal Mikayla Bongi 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon New Mexico State
Nor Cal Alexis  Erich 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Liberty University 
Nor Cal Gianna Mancha 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Boise State University
Nor Cal Kiana McCaul 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Columbia University
Nor Cal Neenah Pangilinan 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Yavapai College
Nor Cal Laurenne Sanchez 2017 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon Mercer University
Nor Cal Mya Felder 2018 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon New Mexico State
Nor Cal Madison Kahwaty 2018 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon University of the Pacific
Nor Cal Riley Kuderca 2018 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon University of Arizona
Nor Cal Abigail Parises 2018 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon University of Tennessee Chatanooga
Nor Cal Taja Felder 2019 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon University of Louisville
Nor Cal Kelsey Hall 2019 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon University of Oregon
Nor Cal Sadie  Langlet 2019 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon San Diego State University
Nor Cal Deijah Pangilinan 2019 Nor Cal Firecrackers Miller-Baisdon University of Oregon
OK M'Kayla Hilman 2019 Firecrackers Pellegrino Ok Rogers State University
OK Keeli Weldon 2020 Firecrackers Pellegrino Ok Northeastern State University
OK Jaeden Rosenquist 2019 Firecrackers Pellegrino Ok Northeastern State University
TX Kylee Gibson 2021 Firecrackers HTX Gibson 14u University of Houston
TX Annelise Corona 2017 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada Trinity Valley Community College
TX Abigale Carney 2017 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada University of Texas at El Paso
TX Halie Guillen 2017 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada St. Mary's University
TX Samantha Corral 2017 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada Sul Ross State University
TX Alexandra Moreno 2017 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada St. Mary's University
TX Valerie Brant 2017 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada St. Edwards University
TX Alyssa  Martinez 2017 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada El Paso Community College
TX April Arellano 2017 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada University of Texas at the Permian Basin
TX Ariana Valles 2017 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada University of Texas at El Paso
TX Athena Muniz 2017 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada El Paso Community College
TX Samantha Licerio 2017 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada El Paso Community College
TX Vanessa Burnett 2017 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada Sterling College
TX Mattye Tyler 2018 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada Lubbock Christian University
TX Kasey Flores 2018 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada University of Texas at El Paso
TX Savannah Wysocki 2018 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada Lubbock Christian University
TX Alexis Morales 2018 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada University of Texas at El Paso
TX Sky Estrada 2018 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada University of Texas at El Paso
TX Valerie Gonzalez 2018 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada Western New Mexico University
TX Idalis Mendez 2018 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada University of Texas at El Paso
TX Victoria Ruiz 2018 Firecrackers ELP Flores-Estrada University of Texas at El Paso

Let's Talk About... The TAP Test with Rob Pike

Tony sits down with Rob Pike, creator of the TAP Test, a mental assessment test for athletes. Listen in as Rob and Tony discuss the functions of the TAP Test and how understanding a players' mental game can enhance their performance and make them more marketable to colleges.  Derek Allister of OnDeck Softball also joins the podcast via telephone.

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FC/Diamond Kinetics Demo

Coach Tony gives a short demo on how to get started using the DK sensor.


Make sure your profile pictures are as likable as your selfies!

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Players often use typical sports poses for their profile pictures, which really don't do much to attract college coaches. Remember to present yourself in your pics with the same appeal that you do when you take selfies. Highlight your stronger traits (eyes, hair, smile etc.), and remember to always look happy. Happiness is Beautiful!!

 

 

 

 


Firecrackers in the NCAA Supers!

The road to the NCAA Women's College World Series is getting shorter! The field of teams has gone from 64 to 16 and by this Sunday we will have our 8 remaining teams who will make their dreams a reality as they head off to OKC.

18 Firecrackers on 9 teams will be represented at the Super Regionals which will take place Thursday, May 26th through Sunday, May 29th. Every game of every Super Regional will be televised on the ESPN networks. Check out the full broadcast schedule here. Traveling this weekend and not around a TV? Download the WatchEspn app to your phone or tablet and stay connected anywhere!

University of Missouri (Ann Arbor Super Regional)
Amanda Sanchez - Chloe Rathburn

University of Michigan (Ann Arbor Super Regional)
Tera Blanco - Amanda Vargas

University of Arizona (Auburn Super Regional)
Hillary Edior - Michelle Floyd

University of Oregon (Eugene Super Regional)                                     Koral Costa - Janelle Lindvall - Megan Kleist

UCLA (Eugene Super Regional)
Brianna Tautalafua

University of Florida (Gainesville Super Regional)
Nicole DeWitt

University of Georgia (Gainesville Super Regional)
Tina Iosefa - Kaylee Puailoa - Alyssa DiCarlo

University of Utah (Tallahassee Super Regional)                                  Bella Secaira - Anissa Urtez - Bridget Castro

University of Washington (Tuscaloosa Super Regional)
Taylor VanZee

 


Let's talk about ... Professionalism and Championship play with Amanda Freed

In our first episode we sat down with our own Amanda Freed Katchka, who is currently broadcasting for the Pac 12 Network, to talk about professionalism and championship mindset needed at the highest level of performance. Amanda shares some valuable insight on how to get in done on the field in the big moments.

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Meet Firecrackers Ryono

Building a healthy Firecracker culture is the most important thing for each FC team to establish. We teach our teams that a great team performance and experience comes as a result of an environment that people want to be part of and thrive in.  Once that foundation of great energy and happiness is built, everything else seems to fall into place.

Currently there is no better example of this culture than our own Firecrackers Ryono, a fourteen and under team based out of Southern California, who just came aboard this past fall. The success that this team has experienced so far includes winning four out of five tournament championships, with the most prestigious win earning them a paid berth and spot in the coveted Colorado Fireworks Power Pool. What's unique about this group when you compare it to most other winning teams, is that they are extremely humble and supportive of each other, from their head coach Don Ryono, all the way down their entire roster. Grace and humility are hard to find in a lot of winning teams.

Listen to this podcast that Coach Tony did with a few of the girls from FC Ryono last fall and hear what we are talking about when we describe a humble, winning team. It's something that can be obtained by everyone!

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Interview with Brentt Eads / Flosoftball

Listen in as we caught up with softball's busiest reporter to catch up on the great work he has been doing at FloSoftball.

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