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Bomber 2017 Girls Softball!!
Bridgeport Bombers Announce Carrie Amedio New Softball Director of Softball Development Program
The Bridgeport Bombers Softball program is going in a new direction in 2017. Our goal when I started the Softball program 3 years ago was to develop a program which consistently is competitive on the field and provide an experience the girls will remember for a lifetime. Through parent complaints and players leaving, we decided a new program was needed. I'm not sure about others goals but I do not want to be a glorified rec program with matching backpacks. It is not fair to the families who pay good money and for the girls who are part of the program. Winning isn't everything but it does provide a measuring stick for development.
With that being said, we have refocused our efforts to develop a program which will be competitive and provide the development needed for the the girls to advance in softball. Carrie Amedio as our New Director of Softball Development is the first step to rebuilding the program. Carrie brings a wealth of coaching experience which we will leverage to build the program the correct way. Carrie has won at the travel softball level. Carrie is also a sought after pitching instructor with the Whitesox Academy. Her experience will help us put a framework for the program which will lead to success in the future.
To augment the program we will be announcing shortly our coaching staff all with college experience and new hitting instructor. When you see the names of coaches we add, you will see our commitment to doing it the right way!
We are in the process of setting up a Bridgeport Bombers Softball website and Facebook page to communicate and celebrate our success. The girls must have their own outlet to share experiences. This was discouraged in the past but will be rectified under new leadership.
The final piece of the program is the Bombers Academy. As many know and many will find out the Academy provides 10,000 square feet of area and eight batting cages to ensure consistent development throughout the year. Before we had the Academy our practice schedule was inconsistent and many times relied on the use of a park gym or high school gym. Time at these places are limited, vary each week, and their programs get preferential times for their programs. The Bombers practice schedule is set months in advance to provide parents an opportunity to set their personnel schedules.
So as you go to tryouts, I encourage parents to ask questions. Where will we practice? If someone says we have a lot of places, make sure to ask where and are these solid times. Ask what type of practice schedule you will get? One week in advance or months in advance so you the parent can plan your life's accordingly. Will this be a competitive program? If they say winning isn't everything pause and ask how do you measure development?
In the end, all I'm asking is do your homework as your daughters development is the main concern. I wish you all good luck and I'm very excited about the future Bridgeport Bombers softball program.
Tryout Location:
Bombers Training Academy
4425 S. Western (Rear Building)
Chicago, Il. 60609
Tryout dates and times for the 2016-2017 season include:
10U - July 27 - 6 - 7:30pm : July 31 - 10-11am
12U - July 27 - 7:30 - 9pm : July 31 - 11am - 12:00pm
14U - July 29 - 6 - 7:30pm : July 31 - 12-1pm
16U - July 29 - 7:30 - 9pm : July 31 - 1-2 pm
Additional dates or private tryouts will be added if needed.
Any questions contact shimmy4@sbcglobal.net
Carrie Amedio Bio
Carrie Amedio is an all-around fastpitch competitor who has spent several years playing as well as coaching fastpitch softball. She started her career at Prairie State Junior College in Chicago Heights where she was a starting short stop. As Carrie moved up to the collegiate level she transitioned into a pitching position. Carrie was the Head Coach at Gordon Tech High School as well as currently a private instructor for the Bulls/Sox Academy's La Grange location. Amedio can't wait to continue sharing her passion and knowledge for the game with the Bridgeport Bombers.
With that being said, we have refocused our efforts to develop a program which will be competitive and provide the development needed for the the girls to advance in softball. Carrie Amedio as our New Director of Softball Development is the first step to rebuilding the program. Carrie brings a wealth of coaching experience which we will leverage to build the program the correct way. Carrie has won at the travel softball level. Carrie is also a sought after pitching instructor with the Whitesox Academy. Her experience will help us put a framework for the program which will lead to success in the future.
To augment the program we will be announcing shortly our coaching staff all with college experience and new hitting instructor. When you see the names of coaches we add, you will see our commitment to doing it the right way!
We are in the process of setting up a Bridgeport Bombers Softball website and Facebook page to communicate and celebrate our success. The girls must have their own outlet to share experiences. This was discouraged in the past but will be rectified under new leadership.
The final piece of the program is the Bombers Academy. As many know and many will find out the Academy provides 10,000 square feet of area and eight batting cages to ensure consistent development throughout the year. Before we had the Academy our practice schedule was inconsistent and many times relied on the use of a park gym or high school gym. Time at these places are limited, vary each week, and their programs get preferential times for their programs. The Bombers practice schedule is set months in advance to provide parents an opportunity to set their personnel schedules.
So as you go to tryouts, I encourage parents to ask questions. Where will we practice? If someone says we have a lot of places, make sure to ask where and are these solid times. Ask what type of practice schedule you will get? One week in advance or months in advance so you the parent can plan your life's accordingly. Will this be a competitive program? If they say winning isn't everything pause and ask how do you measure development?
In the end, all I'm asking is do your homework as your daughters development is the main concern. I wish you all good luck and I'm very excited about the future Bridgeport Bombers softball program.
Tryout Location:
Bombers Training Academy
4425 S. Western (Rear Building)
Chicago, Il. 60609
Tryout dates and times for the 2016-2017 season include:
10U - July 27 - 6 - 7:30pm : July 31 - 10-11am
12U - July 27 - 7:30 - 9pm : July 31 - 11am - 12:00pm
14U - July 29 - 6 - 7:30pm : July 31 - 12-1pm
16U - July 29 - 7:30 - 9pm : July 31 - 1-2 pm
Additional dates or private tryouts will be added if needed.
Any questions contact shimmy4@sbcglobal.net
Carrie Amedio Bio
Carrie Amedio is an all-around fastpitch competitor who has spent several years playing as well as coaching fastpitch softball. She started her career at Prairie State Junior College in Chicago Heights where she was a starting short stop. As Carrie moved up to the collegiate level she transitioned into a pitching position. Carrie was the Head Coach at Gordon Tech High School as well as currently a private instructor for the Bulls/Sox Academy's La Grange location. Amedio can't wait to continue sharing her passion and knowledge for the game with the Bridgeport Bombers.
