Bring It!

I have GREAT NEWS!!! I’m putting on my very own, “Bring IT” Clinic. It’s going to be Feb 6, 2010-- ya’ll have to come. We have a lot of exciting things planned, and specific skills for infielders, hitters, motivational chalk talk, and building confidence as females and as athletes. It will be a great day at the ball park~ learning the game we love!

Here are the main details:
Feb 6, 2010
9am-3pm (registration starts at 8am)
Individual and Team Rates available
Open to ages 7-18

No previous softball knowledege is required but it would be helpful

Pre registration is open now so make sure and sign up:

http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1800018&assetId=b3e25f00-aa1d-4b7a-bf99-1e55d585c7de

You may be surprised by the title of the clinic; “Bring IT”. This is the theme, and I want you to think about it, it’s sort of my motto on the mound. I’ll have to explain it to you at the clinic, of course!

God Bless,

Monica

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Who says softball isn't played all over the world??

At the Pan American Games that USA is currently playing in there is 20 different countries alone! and that includes North and South America only! So, who said softball isn't played everywhere or even thinks it--needs to check out there info
Including:Venezuela, Canada, Brasil, Eucador, Panama,Netherland Antiles, Argentina, Virgin Islands, Cuba,Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Belize, Mexico, Peru, Jamaica, El Salvador, Aruba, Guatemala
Now that's AWESOME!

and of course the USA. !

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World Cup

Hey Ya'll
Okay, the World Cup is over and what an event we had. Great support at all the games even when it was sticky hot! We played Australia in the final. I got my first big game start, 5inn and then Cat came in to close it out. Jennie Finch, Natasha Watley, LaurenLappin, Alissa Haber, and Ashley Hansen were all on FIRE at the plate. It was exciting to watch the speed of all the players, stealing bases beating bunts out, hit and runs everything. One thing that's evident is that this team is only going to become more and more fun to play with!!!
I was pumped to for the start in the final, maybe a little too pumped... but I guess it gives me even more motivation and learn from something to get better. That is one thing I would say is good advice to anyone, always try to take something that you have done, and get better. Find a way to get better. Even if it's one small thing, it can make a difference down the road.
I'm out with the USSSA Pride in Florida now for the time being. We have a series this week vs Philly. Our game on Sunday is at Disney Wide World of Sports so if your in the area come check it out!!! Take Care!
God Bless,Monicaeph 5.1
ps--as always check out the new items in the store @ monicaabbott.net

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Canada Cup

Hi People!!!
We are now going through the second round of pool play at the Canada Cup. It has been as exciting as ever to watch USA. The one thing this team is, IS FAST. It makes me want to act out my secret dreams of being a SLAPPER. (I have a feeling though that the pitching coach wouldn't like that, hey I can dream can't I?!)
We've played Canada, Australia, and Venezuela. There are still familiar faces on all teams, but there's a lot of new people too. I love it, because I get observe and analyze them whether there on my team or not. :)
So far the teams been getting along great we've been enjoying the best canadian donuts in the world at the field, and my personal favorite the Kettle Korn. We have started to come up with new nicknames for the newbies and I'm sure time will only enhance the embarassment and inside jokes of those names! I'll keep you updated as we go with the nicknames as we head into the World Cup on our home soil--Oklaholma City, Ok. Looking forward to that!
Take Care, and I hope to see you on a field soon!
God Bless,Monica Abbottwww.monicaabbott.neteph 5.1

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Faster than Fast!

Hey Yard!
Well I just got done with training camp for this summers National Team. We have a lot of new faces--a new head coach in Jay Miller, new players that will be exciting to watch. We have way more speed which I wasn't sure was possible since we already had Caitlin Lowe and Natasha Watley, but we have even more speed. It will be fun to watch and exciting to see them run! I'm sure GLAD there on my TEAM!!!!
Were on our way to the Canada Cup (July 4-12) and then we come back to our home field the World Cup in OKC starting July 16th it'll be on ESPN so make sure you see it!!!
Other than that I'm just I'm looking forward to a great summer with USA softball and trying to stay busy. Let me know if ya'll have any questions--- and I just posted new Jersey's up in monicaabbott.net store!
God Bless,Monica eph 5.1

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