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TOOURGIRLS,
  Although it feels as if    time again, during
w e have only just started   practices and at
our season together, w e     tournaments. And more
are now entering the         so, w e are excited to
heart of our competitive     continue to get the
schedules --- and soon,      chance to w atch you
our National Tournament      grow over the course of
in M yrtle Beach, SC.        the summer, and to finish
                             our year of training
                             together as a family in
  Before w e all get lost in M yrtle Beach.
the chaos of competing,
and the flurry of tryout
season, w e w ant to take      Can' t w ait to see w hat
a minute to reflect on       the rest of the summer
everything our athletes      season has in store for
have accomplished to         us!
date, both as young
w omen, and as
competitors.                        Warm Wishes,
                               - The Pitbulls Coaching
                                        Staff
  As coaches, w e are
beyond proud of the
character you have
demonstrated, time and
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     EVENTS
       Pitbulls FP sent 52 athletes to Immaculata University
     in November, 2018 for a college-campus camp under
     the guidance of Head Coach M ike Wallace and the
     University' s softball team.

FORTHEThe Give-A-Bike Event raised enough money to build
     21 Children' s Bicycles to hand-deliver to
     underprivileged families during the Holiday Season.

LOVEOF Spring-Clean For the Vets Event involved over 16
     Pitbulls Families & Friends to support American' s
     Veterans from donations of household items.

   THE
  GAME
       Lisa Rizzo of CUDIT and Challenge U. Softball
     delivers an empow ering speech at the 2018 Black &
     Gold Banquet in April.

       Be the M omentum' s Emily Allard and Kristin
     Scharkey host Slapper' s Boot Camp at Scanzano
     Sports, w orking alongside the Pitbulls Coaching Staff.
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           ATHLETES
  -   2018 Gold seniors commit to play college
      softball :
        -     Alexis Law , M ontclair State
              University
        -     M attie Whalen, M cDaniel College
        -     Emily Wargo, Cabrini University

  -   2019, Jena Imperiale, verbals to Eastern
      University

  -   2022,14U Katie Brook selected for 2018
      "Tw eener Program" to roster and compete
      on both 14U & 18U Black

  -   12U M addy Clark selected for 2018
      "Tw eener Program" to roster and compete
      on both 12U & 14U

  -   2019, Grace Doran served as guest speaker
      at the 2018 Black & Gold Banquet

  -   12U Josslyn Wynne sings National Anthem
      at 2018 Pitbulls Signing Day
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                                                                  ""ONCEAPITBULL,
                                                               ALWAYSAPITBULL. ""
                                                       -     Pitbulls FP sent 8 high school underclassmen
                                                             to one of the country' s most prestigious

GRIT.
                                                             prospect camps, the NFCA Pennsbury Camp
                                                             on June 14, 2018. 79 College Coaches w ere
                                                             in attendance*

                                                       -     Pitbulls FP w elcomes home 7 Pitbull Alumni
                                                             on Signing Day in M ay, 2018.
                                                                -    Jess Ken-Kw ofie, 2017
                                                                -    Tiara Halstead, 2015
                                                                -    Erin Redden, 2016
                                                                -    Franch Shipe, 2017
                                                                -    Tara Eller, 2016
                                                                -    Lauren Warner, 2017
                                                                -    Kaileigh Whalen, 2016

                                                       -     The Dugout Restoration Project w as
                                                             dedicated to these returning alumni at
                                                             Signing Day and a plaque in honor of the
MILESTONES                                                   impact they made on this program w ill be
                                                             installed in June 2018.
  -   The Off-Season Recruiting Series in November &
      December featured 5 successful recruiting prep
      classes!                                         -     Pitbulls FP begins plans for investment in
                                                             Linden Avenue complex.
        -    Email Writing Workshop                             -    Plans to build a 3-Lane Bull Pen for
                                                                     pitchers & catchers and a 2-Cage
        -    Pride & Presentation Workshop                           Batting Cage are being developed

        -    NCAA Rules & Regulations Seminar
                                                       -     Pitbulls FP formalizes plans to open South
        -    Bew are of Social M edia Seminar                Carolina Division in M yrtle Beach, SC the
               - hosted by Camden County' s P                summer of 2019.

        -    M ental Toughness: The Impact of Sports   * SOURCE: w w w .https://nfcaevents.org/
             Psychology
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NEW 2018
     Scholarship Program
              Launched !

CONGRATULATIONS !                                              $250 THE NICOLE AYRES SCHOLARSHIP
Thanks to the generous support of our alumni network,                 2018 Alexis Law
Pitbulls FP was able to unveil a Scholarship Program this
year for our athletes. A total of 19 athletes applied in       $750 THE GENE DANNENFELSER SCHOLARSHIP
February for 3 available Scholarships , and award recipients          2022 Skyler Nicholas
were chosen anonymously based on their submitted
applications and essays. Congratulations to those athletes,
and well done to all the athletes who submitted their          $2,400 THE JEFF & JESSICA HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP
                                                                       2019 Natalie Santangelo
in spir in g stories ! We hope you apply again next year!

                                                               If interested in contributing to the Pitbulls Scholarship Fund, please
                                                               contact Fundraising Chair, Gianna Pedone directly at
                                                               gianna.pitbullsfp@gmail.com
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          STAFFHIGHLIGHTS
    -     Jillian M ulderig w as recognized by Sports                Gianna Pedone, 18U Gold Coach
          Recruits as one of the most active club                assumes new position as Fund-raising Chair
          coaches in 2018 on the SR platform across                 for Pitbulls Fastpitch Administration
          all sports: men & w omen' s programs.
                                                                               in August 2018
              -     Pitbulls Fp recognized as the most
                    active club in softball on SR platform               CONGRATS COACH GIANNA!

                                                             -     After overcoming the challenges of conflicting
                                                                   w ork schedules, Pitbulls FP w elcomes a strong new
                                                                   class of coaches to the current 2018 staff!

                                                                     -    12U Assistant Coach, Keri Cormack
                                                                            - Currently studying athletic training at
                                                                                James M adison University, Keri joins
                                                                                staff after being mentored by Coach
                                                                                M ichelle Dezurenda as a player at
                                                                                Haddon Heights.

                                                                     -    18U Black Asst. Coach, Jess Johnson
                                                                            - 2nd Year Pitbull Coach Jess Johnson
                                                                                returns after time off around the
                                                                                birth of her new son, Harry! We are
                                                                                excited to have both Coach Jess &
-       Huge shout out to our 2018 Pitbulls Coaching
                                                                                her daughter, Coach Sandy, back on
        Staff on their successful high school coaching
                                                                                staff !
        seasons!

          -       M ichelle Dezurenda, Haddon Heights HS
                                                                     -    18U Black Asst. Coach, Jess Ken-Kw ofie
                      - .556% Win Percentage
                                                                            - 2017 Pitbull Graduate & current
                                                                                Gettysburg University softball
          -       Gianna Pedone, Haddon Heights HS
                                                                                student-athlete joins 18U Black
                                                                                coaching staff for the summer of
          -       Nichole Terreri, Doane Academy
                                                                                2018. Jess w as an 18U Gold Captain
                     - Penn Jersey Conference Champions
                                                                                her senior year w ith Pitbulls FP and
                     - 2nd Place in Prep B Championship
                                                                                brings a w ealth of know ledge to our
                     - Final 4 in State Tournament
                                                                                college prospects on how to carry
                                                                                yourself during your recruiting
                                                                                process
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TRYOUTS
  We are excited to announce our 2018 Tryout Dates
 and to host tryouts again this summer at our home
                  field during July.

   To date, 104 athletes have registered for tryouts!

              To register for tryouts, visit
             w w w .mulderigsoftball.com

  We hope our girls feel empow ered to strive for the
   highest level attainable, and pioneer their ow n
      recruiting journey on their ow n time-line.

   And remember, don' t be afraid to shoot for the
  moon. Even if you fail, you' ll fall among the stars.

                  Good luck, ladies! ! ! !

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     JULY30WFCNATIONALS,MYRTLE
       All four Pitbulls FP teams w ill compete in M yrtle
     Beach for a national title against competition reigning
     from various areas of the country. Not only is this the
     largest forum w e w ill compete in together as an
     organization, it is a capstone event to our intense year
     of training. Look forw ard to:
       -    Coaches Karaoke Battle
       -    WFC Opening Ceremonies
       -    Pitbulls Beach Bash
       -    Family Dinner Night
       -    and a w hole w eek of the coaches taking over
            Pitbulls' instagram

    SO
WHAT'S
     AUGUST18ALUMNIGAME
       All alumni, friends, family and current athletes (14
     yrs. old & older) of Pitbulls FP are invited to play in

 NEXT?
     this regulation, 7-inning, fastpitch Alumni Game.
     Come play against your favorite coaches and former
     teammates !
      $25 to play, includes Game T-Shirt !
      Register at w w w .mulderigsoftball.com
      3:00 PM Game Start at 33 Linden Ave, M t Ephraim
       Don' t w ant to play? COM E WATCH! Special opening
     ceremony, concessions, music & more!

     OCTOBER2018BETHEMOMENTUM
       Be the M omentum plans to return to M t. Ephraim to
     host another Slapper' s Boot Camp & Defensive camp
     for our Pitbull athletes. Details to follow , but keep
     October open ! You w on' t w ant to miss learning from
     these tw o incredible athletes
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