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18 GOLD TEAM PRACTICE INFORMATION
All 18Gold practices are held at Fair Oaks Park from 9am to 12pm and all are expected at all practices. If there are to be any missed practices or late arrivals the player is expected to call the coaches and explain situation. All players are expected at practice prior to start time to get ready, practices start promptly. All players are expected to wear: black pants, white socks, and white/grey shirts. All players are expected to bring water/beverages & light snack. In the event of rain, practices will be moved indoors, girls should have sneakers for indoor facilities. For rained-in practices, pitchers & catchers arrive at the same time as position players.
URGENTAll new StrikkerS players need to fill out a StrikkerS Try-Out Application and Medical Release turn it in to your Head Coach ASAP.
Pre-Season
  • All players must be registered with NCAA Eligibility Center. Any seniors that have not sent in your 6 semester official transcripts need to do so immediately.
  • Copy of birth certificate for all new players due to head coach or team manager.
Pre-Season
  • Girls are to provide Mike with copy of school transcript reflecting grades and GPA (can be an unofficial copy) following each grading period.
  • Updated profile information for website to Didi )
  • StrikkerS gear is available! Click here to download the order form.
Pre-Season
  • All girls should create a college binder. This will help you later when it comes time to apply to your schools of choice. To have all information in one place makes the process less stressful. Bring to practice to show Mike you have completed this project. Keep this binder handy at all times at home to add information as you accomplish it so that it gets filed right away and nothing gets misplaced.
    • Sections to include are:
      • Dates & deadlines to be aware of
      • Softball accomplishments/awards/feature articles of yourself
      • Academic accomplishments/awards/honor roll/
      • Volunteering descriptions and time log (Colleges like volunteers!!! Volunteer whenever you can, get a signature to verify your time put in)
      • Copies of all high school report cards and test scores (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP)
      • Recommendation letters
      • Work Experience
      • Family financial paperwork, this can be added after you show the Coach. This will be added as you get closer to approaching application time.
      • Other Scholarship information
      • Misc.
OCTAttention Sophomores & Juniors - PSAT test is offered at the high schools in October, some offer Saturday test sessions and some offer mid-week afternoon test sessions (suggested if you are traveling for a tournament if there is a conflict). If you have not taken your SATs yet you should be taking the PSAT before hand. The PSAT is a good practice test and does help you prepare for the SAT test so that you are more successful when taking the SAT later. It will help you to see where your strenghts and weaknesses are. It will give you a feel for what to expect when you take your SAT & ACT later. It is well worth the cost to help you later. Further questions regarding your PSAT test should go to your school counselor.
NOV-MARAttention juniors and seniors -- Ideal time to take your SAT tests for girls who plan to play Summer Travel Ball. This allows your test results to be available for reporting to college coaches looking to recruit players. Prepare for tests with either a study guide or testing tutor. If you test in March to May, your scores might not be available for start of summer season. You must be aware of registration deadlines for the test dates. Remember to include NCAA Eligibility Center Code in your test paperwork to receive scores. Go to our links page to obtain more info. When scheduling your tests, if it conflicts with a tournament, please schedule your test taking in the same city as our tournament. This enables you to take the necessary tests and maximize your playing time and visibility on the field for college coaches. Remember to let college coaches know if you will be off taking a test during a particular game.
NOV-MARAttention juniors and seniors -- Ideal time to take your ACT tests for girls who plan to play Summer Travel Ball. This allows your test results to be available for reporting to college coaches looking to recruit players. Prepare for tests with either a study guide or testing tutor. If you test in April to June, your scores might not be available for start of summer season. Since you do not know who may end up wanting you on their team it is recommended that you take both tests so that you are prepared for any college that may show interest in you as a student athlete. You must be aware of registration deadlines for the test dates. Remember to include NCAA Eligibility Center Code in your test paperwork to receive scores. Go to our links page to obtain more info. When scheduling your tests, if it conflicts with a tournament, please schedule your test taking in the same city as our tournament. This enables you to take the necessary tests and maximize your playing time and visibility on the field for college coaches. Remember to let college coaches know if you will be off taking a test during a particular game.
MAYAP Testing period. Prepare wisely & take advantage of these tests. AP tests that you have done well on can count towards college credits. Colleges want student athletes that have challenged themselves on and off the field. When scheduling your tests, if it conflicts with a tournament, please schedule your test taking in the same city as our tournament. This enables you to take the necessary tests and maximize your playing time and visibility on the field for college coaches. Remember to let college coaches know if you will be off taking a test during a particular game.
JUNEAttention Juniors: You need to send in to NCAA Eligibility Center your 6 semester official transcripts. This needs to be mailed by the school. This needs to be mailed by the school. Do not wait till summer. Make this request at the end of the school year, before school closes. Make sure you indicate to your counseling dept. that grades through the end of the year should be included.
Schedule Subject To Change