Coach Nicole Janssen – Head coach Chatfield High School – Pitching, Fielding and Hitting Instruction:
Coached 2 years at the Collegiate level.
2011 Jeffco 5A Coach of the Year
4 year collegiate player at JUCO, Div II and Div 1
Pos. played- OF, Corners and Pitcher
1st Team all Region 2005- Utility Player
2nd Team all Region 2006- IF
Nicole Janssen entered her second season as assistant coach under Head Coach Steve Swazo. Janssen was not a stranger to the Lady Trojans softball program as she was a stand-out player in 2006-07. While at Trinidad State, Janssen pitched her freshman year and played outfield and also received Region IX First-Team honors as a utility player. As a sophomore she played 1st base and outfield and was selected Region IX Second-Team as an infielder. Janssen still holds many records for the Trojans such as 76 hits for her career, and 55 runs in her career. “I am very excited that Nicole has come aboard and be part of our coaching staff,” TSJC Coach Steve Swazo said. “She has great knowledge of the game and will work well with our pitching staff and our outfielders. I believe Nicole will be a great addition to our softball program and will only make our program even better.”
After receiving her Associates of Arts degree from Trinidad State Junior College, Janssen spent one year playing softball at Northern State University, a Div. II school in South Dakota. After leaving there she walked-on at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley and played for one fall semester before deciding to concentrate on her academics. After her time spent playing college ball, Janssen began her career in coaching by assistant coaching Frederick High School, the same school she graduated from, where Janssen still holds the schools batting average record at .547. Janssen received All-Conference honors her junior and senior year, and received All-State 1st team honors from the Rocky Mountain news. Prior to coaching at Trinidad State Junior College, Janssen was the Head J.V Coach for Longmont High School and coaching a competitive summer traveling softball team around the state.
Coach Bob Dampier – Head Coach Colorado Invasion 10U – Softball and Baseball – Fielding, Hitting and Pitching
I have over 30 years of coaching and playing experience. I played high school baseball at Lincoln High School here in Denver. At the collegiate level, I played at Arizona Western and Metro State College. Throughout my high school and college career I pitched and played both corners.
I have over 10 years of youth coaching experience and 6 years at the high school level. I was the head J.V. coach for 3 years, before being promoted to the assistant varsity coach and the organizational hitting instructor for Heritage High School. I spent 7 years coaching in South Jeffco and the last 5 years coaching girls fast pitch softball.
I am well versed with hitting, fielding, throwing, and catching mechanics for both baseball and softball. I can also teach pitching at all levels of baseball and understand and can teach the basic mechanics for youth fast pitch softball.
Coach Matt Johnson – Mike Epstein Hitting Instruction
Matt is a certified Mike Epstein Rotational Hitting instructor and uses Epstein Motion Analysis Video software. This program teaches the rotational method of hitting that is used for softball and baseball. He is also the South Jeffco Coach of the Year for 2011
Hour lesson includes core workouts to help build swing strength.
Call 720-981-1234 to set up a time or email coach.matt.johnson@gmail.com . Visit http://www.mikeepsteinhitting.com/default.aspx
to see how the system works
Brock Gnadt – BG Fundamentals-training process will consist of breaking down the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, fielding, and prevention of injuries. BG will also be emphasizing the key fundamentals of becoming an athlete which includes; flexibility, strength, and coordination. BG Fundamentals mission is to help young individuals develop as athletes, leaders, and members of the community through instructional training. BG Fundamentals will emphasize excellence, commitment, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Brock Gnadt has a B.S degree in Sports Management/Fitness and Wellness with a minor in Coaching. His college career was as a four year Letterman at Mayville State University in baseball. He was a third baseman as a freshman and sophomore. Brock completed his Collegiate career as a starting pitcher, closer, first baseman and designated hitter. His accomplishments include winning the “2006 Freshman of the Year Award”, and was also a 2 time All-Conference performer. Brock also won the “Gold Glove Award” his sophomore year. His career Pitching Record at MSU was 14 wins, 4 losses and 10 saves. His Junior and Senior year combined for a .320 batting average.
Brock’s High School athletic career consisted of Baseball and Hockey. Accomplishments for hockey included Selection to the “Minnesota Selects top 101 players” for 15 year olds, and Final 51 players for Selects 16’s and 17’s. Brock was named the Moorhead Senior Highschool Baseball MVP his senior year. Throughout his senior year he held (and still holds) the single season hits record for Moorhead Blues American Legion baseball. He was also honored with the Brian Horner “Keeper of the Game Award” in 2005 which is given out to the person who shows commitment to the game, respects the game, and is a valuable student of the game.
Rebecka Mintz
Rebecka Mintz Class of 2013 – Pitching
My name is Rebecka Mintz. I have been playing softball since I was 5 years old. I have been pitching since I was 9 years old. I have competed on a national and international level. I was an Adidas Futures National All-Star in 2010. I also was selected, and represented the Colorado All-Stars at the 2011 ISF 16U International Championship in Florida.
My Awards
USSSA All State All Star (2005) USSSA All State All Star (2006) USSSA All State All Star (2007)
USSSA All State All Star (2007) USSSA All-State All Star (2008) USSSA All State All-star (2010)
TC Nationals All Star Team (2008) TC Nationals All Star Team (2009) ASA Colorado All-Star (2010)
Independence Tournament Adidas Futures All Star (2010)
Colorado All-stars Team (ISF) (2010)
High School Softball All Conference (2009)
High School Softball All Conference (2010)
Softball Varsity Letter- Freshman (2009) Softball Varsity Letter-Sophomore (2010)
Basketball Varsity Letter – Freshman (2010) Basketball Varsity Letter- Sophomore (2011)
Soccer Varsity Letter- Freshman (2010)
Visit Rebecka’s college recruiting profile for more information
Kaitlyn Saunders – Class of 2014 – Catching
I have been playing softball since I was 5, with 4 years of competitive level softball. My primary position has always been behind the plate. I formerly lived in Las Vegas which has a good reputation of having top notch teams. While in Vegas, I received 2 years of professional training to be a catcher. As a freshman this year, I earned a varsity spot and received my letter as a catcher. Being a catcher, you’re often overlooked. I want to help change that by passing on my skills and knowledge to the future softball players. There is more to catching than just catching the ball. A catcher is a leader, they see the whole field and they’re the ones who control the game. Therefore, I want to help kids interested in catching to understand their importance on the field and help them become the best they can be.