PAGE TWO: What are the coaches and players saying
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2008
Glencoe High School
Hillsboro, Oregon
Head Softball Coach Jacy Schmidt

Accomplishments
Northwest Oregon Conference Champions 2007 & 2008
2nd in state 2007 & 2008
Won/Loss Record: 21-5
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2008
Nemo Bats Now Go Pro!
Germaine Fairchild Head Softball Coach
New England RipTide Softball Team
has her team training with Nemo's
Speed Hitting Bats.

Fairchild graduated from the University of Tulsa as
one of the university's most accomplished softball players.
She continued her playing days at the professional level
for the Georgia Pride and Virginia Roadsters. When the
WPSL disbanded, Fairchild played for the Stratford
Brakettes, winning two national championships.
In addition She won Championship rings with the New York/New Jersey
Juggernaut in 2004 and the Washington Glory in 2007.
Fairchild will always be considered one of the best catchers to play
the game of softball.
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2008
Germaine Fairchild
with Coach Nemo at the RipTide
Stadium in Lowell, Mass.

Quinipiac University, Connecticut.
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2008
University of Tennessee summmer clinic!
Coach Nemo at the new
University of Tennessee softball complex.
Nemo was helping co-coaches Karen and Ralph Weekly
with their summer softball clinic.

Now this is a softball stadium!
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2008
Coach Nemo congratulating Madeline Lee for her
fine performance at the University of Tenneessee
coaching clinic. Madeline plays for the Birmingham
Vipers summer softball team ASA 14 U.

In the background we have Co- Head Coach Karen Weekly
University of Tennessee autographing Lauren Duggan's tee shirt.
Laurren will be a sophmore at Norwood H.S. Norwood,
Masschusetts.
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2008
Lauren Duggan clinic attendee from Massachusetts with Ashton
Ward the University of Tennessee pitcher and Coach Nemo
pose for a picture as the three day clinic comes to a close. In
the background is Karen Weekly preparing to
give out awards.

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2008
Beaverton Blaze 14 U
2008 State Champions
Beaverton, Oregon

Sammi Coates left fielder for the Beaverton Blaze
celebrates with Coach Nemo after gettting 4 hits
at the local softball tournament which included
two singles a double and triple.
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2008
Shelby Doering one of Nemo's
protege's displays her charasmatic smile!

Oregon Blaze ASA 12 U
Beaverton, Oregon
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George Mason High School
Falls Church, Virginia.
Coach Nemo with his good friend Coach
Jonny Kelly take a picture after the clinic at
George Mason High School.

Nemo states" Coach Kelly is an excellent
instructor with a great command for
teaching proper hitting mechanics". It
was a joy working the clinic with Jonny!
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2008
Kaleigh Bordeaux and Blair Lawrence from Wilmington NC
meeting with Coach Nemo at the Marriott hotel. They attended
the softball camp at the University of Tennessee..

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2008
Lee University summer clinic
Coach Nemo and the Lee University coaching
staff display a little positive attitude in preparation
for the clinic.

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2008
Coach Nemo with some of the clinic attendees at Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee.

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2008
Nemo and Coach Kelly Golden head softball
coach Lake Sumpter Community College, Florida
display their Nemo Bats at the Lee University
coaching clinic.

Kelly was a standout Lee University Lady Flame and was
named SSAC Player of the Year, second-team NAIA
All-American and first-team National Fastpitch Coaches
Association All-American. In addition to coaching at LSCC,
Golden is working with former United States softball Olympian
Dr. Dot Richardson with the ProFastpitch X-Treme Softball
Tour as activities coordinator.
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2008
Tualatin Extreme ASA 18U
Tualatin, Oregon
Display their trophies for a first place finish at the tournament

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2008
Pat Kent Assistant Coach Wayne State University and Gary Bryce
Head Softball Coach stop by and take a picture with Coach
Nemo at the Kent State University Clinic.
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2008
Mike Epstein Major League Hitting Consultant and Coach Nemo
take timefor a picture session at the Ohio ASA State Softball
Clinic in Columbus, Ohio.
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2008
Aloha Breeze ASA 16 U Hillsboro, Oregon
with their Coach Rob Combs Display Their New
10,000 Swing Club Shirts
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2008
Beaverton, Oregon Blaze 14u

Nemo, Terrada, Coates, Bain and Coach Terrada
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2008
Lauren Duggan Age 14
Norwood High School Varsity Softball
Norwood, Massachusetts

Nemo's Protege & Grand Daughter!
Lauren zeroes in on the ball as she prepares to hit another
home run for the Norwood High School varsity softball team.
The head and eyes are level and focused on the approaching
softball. She has a flexed front leg and lead arm with her lead
elbow above the hands and her hands are above the bat barrel.
Notice the slotting of the back elbow along the center of her
white shorts.
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2008
Victoria Niska age 11 and McKenzie Siebert age 10
Beaverton, Oregon
Proudly display their newly acquired
10,000 Swing Club Tee Shirts

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2008
The Mariners, Beaverton, Oregon 8 U Team with their
Coach Ben Williams pose for a photo session ending their
eight week training class with Coach Nemo.
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2008
Glencoe High School, Oregon
5A State Championships 2nd Place
New 10,000 Swing Club Members
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Members of the Oregon Silver Bullets ASA 16U
Team Display Their Newly Acquired 10,000 Swing Club Shirts.
Centered in the photo is Miss Partain ten years of age
who worked out with the group and earned her 10,000 Swing
Club Shirt too!
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2008
Coach Nemo and Dan Gierlak Head Softball Coach
Edinboro University take a break from the Coaching Clinic
at Kent State University for a picture session with
a little bit of attitude! They are displaying Nemo's
new red and black bats!
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2008
Gary Potts pitching Coach at Morehead State University
stops by to say hello to Coach Nemo and they agree to
show off their new Sweat Shirts!
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2008
Coach Nemo "hamming it up" with the Blues Brothers
at the Midway Airport Chicago enroute to the
National Softball Coaches Clinic.

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2007
University of Tennessee "Vols" Summer Camp

Coach Nemo takes a picture with the University of Tennessee
summer Softball Camp Coaching Staff. After three long days
the group decides to have some fun with the picture session!
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2007
Germaine Fairchild Head Softball Coach at Quinnipiac University
takes a picture with Coach Nemo at the NFCA Coaches Convention
in Las Vegas.

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2007
Karen Linder Head Softball Coach at Kent State University
takes a picture with Coach Nemo at the NFCA
Coaches Convention in Las Vegas.

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2007
Sheilah Gulus Head Softball Coach Ashland University
follows Karen and takes a picture with Coach Nemo.

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2007
The Bruder Sisters!
Holly on the left of Coach Nemo (Head Softball Coach Morehead State University) and Heather on the right of Coach Nemo (Bluffton University) take a serious approach to the picture session at the NFCA Coaches Convention.

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Dorothy Wiggins (center) Head Softball Coach Florida A&M
and her assistant coaches (far corners) takes a picture
with Ken Rowdybush and Coach Nemo at the NFCA
National Convention in Las Vegas. Rowdybush is the
inventor of the Xcelerator pitching tool!

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2007
Pacific University Softball Clinic

Coach Tim Hill Softball Coach at Pacific University, Oregon takes a picture with Coach Nemo before they start the coaches clinic.
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2007
Lee University, Tennessee
"Lady Flames" Summer Camp

Coach Nemo takes a picture with Emily Moore
Head Softball Coach with the Lady Flames Softball
players who helped with the summer camp.
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2007
The famous Lee University Trolley

Coach Nemo and Beverly take a break from the Lee University's
summer softball camp and visit the Trolley!
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2007
Kent State University Winter Camp

Kim Burke and Radara McHugh Assistant Coaches at Kent State University take a picture with Coach Nemo!
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2007
Tualatin All Stars, Tualatin, Oregon
Coaches Julie Gish & Greg Doering

Tualatin Little League All Stars 12U Team take a picture with Coach Nemo in celebration of completing there speed hitting program in preparation for the All Star games.
Note: The team's mascot Ginger got her speed training done too!
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Maryland Heartbreaker ASA Red 18
Coach Terry Burdette

Off To A Fast Start!!!!
The 2007 Maryland Heartbreakers18U Red captured the 10th Annual Disney President's Day Fastpitch Tournament on February 19 at the Wide World of Sports softball complex at Disney World in Florida. The team went 7-0 to win the title.
The Heartbreakers just keep on loading and reloading sending many of their players into the college ranks.
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2006:
Nemo's Most Recent Protege
Ariel Montgomery 14 Years Old
Gaston, Oregon

EXCELLENT HITTING FORM
Balanced Stance
Center Mass Of Lead Elbow
Proper Knuckle and Bat Alignment
Chin On Front Shoulder with Level Eyes
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2006: Jennifer Pendergrat, Amity H.S., Oregon
Lee University, Tennessee
"I began using Nemo's speedbat training techniques as a sophomore in college. Nemo incorporated small amounts of his hitting style into my already matured style of swing, and within days I could feel and see the difference. Over the course of one season my bat speed and power increased tremendously. The potential benefit of Nemo's techniques were so evident that I dedicated the following summer (between the end of my Chemeketa Community College carrier, and the transfer to my new Lee University home) to doing the unimaginable after playing softball for 14 years totally reconstructing my swing based on Nemo’s teachings. By the end of a 2 month time period of hard work, dedication, and a repetition of over 10,000 swings, my bat speed had again increased substantially and I had no wasted movements in my swing at all. I went from being a consistent hitter, to a consistent power hitter from 1-3 homeruns in a season, to 10-12. I wouldn’t have been able to compete at the level that I was able to compete at if it weren’t for the help of Nemo’s speedbat training. Nemo himself truly cares about his players and teams, and is constantly trying to develop new drills and hitting aides that will continue to develop his students into becoming the best hitters that they can be."
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2006:
Maryland Heartbreaker ASA Red 18
Coach Terry Burdette's
Summer Camp
" THE FUTURE SOFTBALLER "

Sarah Linton Wins!!
One Nemo's Speed Bat and Training Video
Sarah is ten years old and plays for the Heartbreakers 12 U Team
Frederick, Maryland
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2006: Maryland Heartbreakers Red ASA 18U

Accomplishments
44 wins 22 losses
2 first place tournament championships
7th out of 28 teams in the ASA Eastern Nationals
9th out of 89 teams in the Pony Nationals
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2006: Oregon Spirit ASA 18U
Beaverton, Oregon
Valerie, Valley Catholic H.S., Janelle, Beaverton H.S.,
Cecilia, Saint Mary's Academy and Hannah, Beaverton H.S.

The girls display their new Nemo's 10,000 Swing Club Tee Shirts
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2006: Tualatin Extreme 14U Tualatin, Oregon

Tualatin Extreme players and coaches celebrate winning a 3rd place trophy in their first tournament of the season. The Team proudly displays their Speed Bats and Nemo's 10,000 Speed Swing Club Tee Shirts.
Coach Hunsdon States:
"The Tualatin Xtreme spent the winter with Coach Nemo going through his program. Coach Nemo kept it interesting, fast paced and the girls were excited for the next practice to see who won the weeks prize for the most home swings. As a team we estimated that we had about 240,000 swings. The results speak for themselves. 34 runs over 4 games and a third place trophy. We have continued our home swing program and have incorporated his drills into our hitting practice."
"The team has come together in all facets: Pitching, defense and offense. We are typically scoring 7 to 10 runs per game. We had one game with 19 runs. We have placed third in two , second in one and first in two tournaments out of the 7 we have played."
We will be back!!!!!.
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2005: Tremor 18U Salem, Oregon
Oregon State Champions
Record 25-4
Hall Of Fame Tournament, Champions 4-0
Valley Invitational College Exposure Tournament, Champions 5-0
36 Team Canada Cup Tournament, 5th place finish 8-2
Oregon State ASA Championship 4-0

Head Coach Mike Fleer States:
"SUCCESS IS DEPENDENT ON GOOD PITCHING/CATCHING AND A
GOOD DEFENSE. IT ALSO REQUIRES SCORING RUNS AND WITH
COACH NEMO'S SPEEDBAT PROGRAM WE WERE ABLE TO DO
EXACTLY THAT. A SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO YOU COACH,
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK."
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2005: Diamond Bandits 12U
Idaho State Champions
Season record 53-5
five tournament wins

Coach Stew Stewart States:
"Throughout the 2005 season, the Diamond Bandits regularly included Nemo drills and bats during hitting practices, and outstanding hitting was a key to the teams success."
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2005: Forest Grove, Rampage 12U
Forest Grove, Oregon
4th Place finish Oregon State Championships
3rd Place finish at the Western Regionals

The Rampage, led by their innovative Coach David Bromagem,
won three 1st place tournaments.
SIMPLY AWESOME AND HIGHLY MOTIVATED!
Individual Speed Swings Scores!
Michelle 70,000, Alyssa 60,000, Kara 50,000, Elaina 50,000, Tre 40,000, Keri 40,000, Katie 40,000 Kristi 30,000, Denell 20,000, Bridget 20,000, and Lauren 10,000
NEMO’S 10,000 SPEED SWING CLUB
The players were challenged to become members of Nemo's Ten Thousand Speed Swing Club. The expectations were as follows: each athlete 5 times per week at home would earn 200 (Dry Swings) per night. This would give them 1,000 speed swings per week for a total of 8,000 swings at the completion of the 8 week period.
In addition to the individual home practices the team would meet with Coach Nemo in a team setting once per week for 8 ( ninty minute practice sessions ) where they would earn an additional 800 swings per session done in a speed circuit training format. Total speed swings for 8 sessions with Coach Nemo would be 6,400.
Summary: Take the 1,000 home swings times 8 sessions and the total will be 8,000 swings. Now take the 800 speed circuit training swings per week time 8 sessions and you will get a total of 6,400. Combining both forms of practices one would come up with a grand total of 14,400 swings for the 8 week period.
NOTE: Reviewing the individual statistics one can clearly see that these ladies were quite motivated and at home did more than the requird 200 swings per night per week.
Adios Coach Nemo
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2004: The Venoms 16 UOregon State Championships 2nd place

The Corona Angels 14 U Corona, California
2003: Softball Today Magazine's
"Team of the Year Award."
2003: ASA National Champions
Head Coach Marty tyson states:
"We really believe in Nemo's Speedbat Training Program. "

Championships
2003: ASA 14U Nationals title
2003: 16U Colorado Fireworks Tournament in Boulder,
2003: Best in the West Tournament,
2002: 16U Lancaster Oktoberfest Showcase Tournament
2002: ASA Thanksgiving Tournament
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2003: The Tremor Salem, Oregon
North West Regionals 2nd place
Photo Session
AT THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN MIDLAND,TEXAS.

RECORD: 30 WINS 10 LOSSES AND 1 TIE
Head Coach: Mike Fleer
Hitting Consultant: Coach Nemo
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2003: Maryland Heartbreakers 18UFrederick, Maryland
The Heartbreakers placed 17th out of 114 teams at the Pony Nationals
Heartbreaker 2003 Record: 27-11-1
Heartbreakers have been to the Nationals 9 years in a row.
Head Coach Terry Burdette.
The 2003 Heartbreakers belong to Nemo's 20,000 Speed Swing Club
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2003: Woodward-Granger High School "Hawks"
Woodward, Iowa
League Co- Champions
The Hawks accumulated 33 wins against 9 losses and were tied for 1st place in their conference with a record of 13 wins and only 3 losses. The Hawks outscored their opponents with an amazing 207 runs versus 47 runs. Six of the Varsity players also batted over .300.
Coach Phil Cresse states "Nemo's Speedbat Training Program really helped our softball players to see the ball a lot better. Our team really hit the ball hard and thru the gaps."
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2002: Eagle Grove High School Baseball Team
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Iowa State Baseball Champions

*****JUST ASK THE EAGLES! *****
The Eagles of Eagle Grove, Iowa hadn't competed in a state baseball tournament since 1946, now there have been two in a row. Thanks to a lot of drive and determination by the players, excellent coaching, and Nemo's Speed Bat, invented by Coach Dennis "Nemo " Tessicini.
Around February of 2001 a bat and a video from Coach Nemo were ordered and additionally several bats were donated to the team. The team wanted to see if the equipment would live up the the inventor's claims. It did just that, and more.
"The 2001 summer baseball season for the Eagles was one to be remembered. We established a school record for the most wins, a season with a 26-8 record, and placing 2nd in Class 2A in the state."
"The 2002 Eagles baseball season picked up were the 2001 season left off. We established a school record for the most wins in a season with 31 wins and 3 losses capturing the Iowa Class 2 A State championships.
" Seven of the nine starters had a batting average over .300. A lot of the success, I believe, is the different drills we used with Nemo's Speed Bat". I feel it gave the kids faster bat speed through the plate and better eye -to-ball coordination. We hit in the gym, because of the wet spring and every ball player swung the Speed Bat at least 50 times a night. I advise a lot of schools to try Nemo's Speed Bat. It works. I'm a firm believer in it." Head Coach Bruce Rholl.
"The Speed Bat helped me to center on the sweet spot on the bat. My concentration has improved which helped me to target the middle of the ball. This bat has given me real confidence at the plate". Senior Ryan O'Hern
" The Speed bat was a great aid to me throughout the season. While improving my hand-eye coordination and wrist strength it also boosted my confidence at the plate. Senior Luke Peterson.
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2002: The Venoms 14U Team
Salem, Oregon

The Venom 2001 season was very grim as far as batting went. When we went to find some help, we kept hearing about Nemo's Speedbat Training Program. We finally made a decision to hire Coach Nemo during and towards the end of the 2001 season and immediatlely saw an improvement with our team .... We continued it through the winter and before the 2002 season began, our whole team had joined the elite 10,000 Speed Swing club...Note: Our 2002 season batting stats had more than doubled from the 2001 season. We finished the season with some impressive batting averages at the state championships with a "team" batting average of .452!!
Results for the 2002 season: One 1st place finish in tournament play, Five 3rd place finishes in tournament play, a 7th place finish at the state tournament, and a 4th place award at the NFSPA Nationals....
Thanks again to Coach Nemo, Head Softball Coach Jon Edgerley
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2001: The Flash Salem, Oregon 16U
3rd place finish Oregon State championships
Northwest Regional Champions

At the National Championship in Spokane, Washington......
The Flash Ladies finished their season as one of the top ten teams in the Country. Their overall record was 52 wins 14 losses and 1 tie.
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2003: Maryland Heartbreakers 14U Black
Head Coach David blumenthal, Frederick, Maryland.
The Heartbreakers
proudly display their Nemo Speed Training Bats.
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"Sage Gold" 12 U
Arlington, Virginia

Coach: The Arlington Sage has been using your "Nemo" bat and speed training drills since May of this year. The original goal that I established was for each player to reach 10,000 swings by the end of the summer. Achieving this goal was rewarded by the individual receiving a personalized "10,000 Swing Club" warm-up jacket.
To date I have 6 players to reach the 10,000 mark with one, well on her way to 20,000. Five other girls are within striking distance and should make it by the end of the season.
The results are impressive. Using a bat speed velocimeter, I measured each individuals bat speed at the beginningof the program and then calculated the average team bat speed. The overall team bat speed has increased by 15% since May. The team batting average has increased from .390 in early June to a very respectable .475 in August. The girls leading this charge are all Nemo bat 10,000 swing club members. What can I say, it works.
However, as with any workout, you must continue to work at it. The 10,000 swing goal is just the first goal, the girls must keep setting higher goals to keep their "muscle memory" from fading.
The 12U Arlington Sage -Gold are a Tournament fastpitch softball team from Arlington, Virginia. They will be competing this September in the "First Responders Cup" which is a softball tournament played in Arlington, VA, virtually in the shadow of the Pentagon to honor and comemorate our fallen and surviving heroes of the tragic events of 911, now 2 years past.
Thank for your help, Coach Severn
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2003: Heartbreakers
Frederick, Maryland

Coach Nemo:
Our season thus far has been filled with a lot of rain outs. However, in our first complete tournament of the season, we ran away with First Place. In the three games of Championship Play, we averaged 16 hits a game, with a 17-0 shutout, 8-0 shutout and a 8-6 come from behind victory for the Championship. The Speedbat has certainly paid off once again. Thanks again for a great product.
See you on the ball diamond,COACH DAVE
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2004:
Gresham Misfits 18 ASA Gresham, Oregon
Pose for a picture at Softball Oregon

Misfits complete their 6 week Nemo's speed training class.
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Amanda demonstrating how to hit the inside and outside pitch
At Softball Oregon Clinic

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THE QUEEN ON THE TOP OF THE HILL
Crissy Creighton
North Salem H.S. Salem, Oregon
the first member to "Nemo's Elite 100,000 Swing Club "
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Aloha Rebels 16 ASA Hillsboro, Oregon
Coaches Brad Eckland and Chris Swaja

Nemo's Ten Thousand Speed Swing Club
The expectations were as follows: each athlete 4 times per week at home would earn 200 swings per night. (they could earn more if they wanted too) In addition they would meet with Coach Nemo once per week for a two hour practice where they would earn an additonal 800 swings. The program was for 12 weeks.
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Aloha Rebels, Hillsboro, Oregon
Members Of The Elite "50,000 Swing Club"

Lower Row: Cristy, Tigard High School, Belle, Hillsboro High School, Oregon
Top Row: Trista, Hillsboro High School, Ashleigh, Westview High School, Amanda, Hillsboro High School, Oregon
" INSPIRATIONAL EFFORT "
Desire and Dedication describe these exceptional athletes....
All five girls made it to Nemo's " 50,000 Swing Club "
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Nemo's Ten Thousand Speed Club
Hillsboro Thunder ASA 12 U
Hillsboro, Oregon
The Hillsboro Thunder proudly display their Nemo's
Ten thousand Speed Swing Tee Shirts.
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