REPOST: MOUTH GUARDS

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First posted at the blog on Sunday, February 1, 2015

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Early season's cold days
Hand warmers can benefit
pitching, hitting, throwing

The Wesley Wolverines play their first game in chilly February. Then March can get very cold on a windy field and last year even the Myrtle Beach, SC, games had a couple of cool days.

Hand warmers can be a great aid for helping softball players stay warm. They are portable, inexpensive, fit in a uniform's back pocket and packs of them are easily stored in an equipment bag. 

Once exposed to the air, the Grabber Hand Warmers brand (illustrated here) should stay warm for seven hours.
 
Hand warmers are available at almost all sporting goods stores.

Customized fit
Mouth guards available
from team athletic trainer

Custom Wesley mouth guards...

Pictured here, Wolverine pitcher Lily Engel is having her bite molded for a mouth guard, compliments of Wesley's Sports Medicine staff, prior to last season's (2014's) first softball game. There's no charge for the custom mouth piece.

Lily acted on much appreciated advice from fellow teammate pitcher Lindsay Siok. Players have praised these custom Wesley guards as “better” than any they have tried before.

Value of mouth guards...

It has been argued that a softball infielder, especially pitcher, third base and first base, is more than twice as likely to get hit by a line drive than their counterpart in baseball. This is reasoned based on field position to plate distance, the softball's larger surface area and certain position player's tendency to step, even rush at times, toward the batter as the ball is delivered to the plate.

Commercial mouth guards...

Besides the Wesley mouthpiece from the trainer, there are, of course, many commercial brands of mouth guards. Check the video below for a special design, which, actually, has been on the market for several years, called the "ArmourBite® Mouthguard with patented Power Wedges™ by Bite Tech"...

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MOUTH GUARD AT THE HOT CORNER (3B)/ FALL BALL 2015...

Wesley Wolverine freshman #13 Utility Ashley Royer (Lititz, PA)

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PROFILE: BRE HARTMAN

Bre Hartman: never give up, 
“pain is temporary, pride is forever”

Bre Hartman

Wesley College softball co-captain senior #6 MI Breanna Hartman (Red Bank, NJ). 

Also, CLICK HERE for the blog post about Bre Hartman's “tried-and-true softball family”.

Player's name: Bre Hartman

Hometown: Red Bank, NJ

Primary position: 2nd Base

Secondary position: Shortstop/Utility

Where I attended high school: Red Bank Regional High School, Little Silver, NJ
 
 
College graduation year: 
2016

 
College Major: Elementary and Special Education

 
What I hope to do when I graduate: I hope to overall make a difference in children’s lives. As an elementary and special education teacher, I have learned that education is constantly changing and every child, with or without disabilities, deserves to be treated equally with a proper education.

Campus clubs or organizations: Other than my team, I am a member of, and the secretary for, the SAAC organization and I am also a member of the De La Warr history club on campus.

Academic trips taken: With the De La Warr history club, I took a trip to Gettysburg which I enjoyed very much. It was a great time.

What I like best about college: I love how close I am with my teammates so being able to hang out with them outside of softball is always a great time.

My favorite spot on campus: My favorite spot on campus is in Budd Hall with most of the education majors. Many of the classrooms are always open throughout the day whenever I need a quiet place to sit down and work, whether it is in the computer lab or in one of the regular classrooms.

Things I like to do: Spending my down time with my roommates and friends, I always have a great time hanging out on campus with my friends.

What I've done over the summers: When I wasn’t working at a movie theater in my hometown, I played on a 23U travel softball team and I also helped coach my younger sister on her 18U travel team.

Best advice I've received: On the softball field my dad would always tell me, “Pain is temporary, pride is forever.” He has taught me to always play my best and then I would have no reason to be upset with myself if I thought I played my best.

Favorite players: Jennie Finch, Peyton Manning, and David Wright


Favorite teams: Alabama football and softball and my favorite collegiate teams and Denver Broncos and New York Mets are my favorite professional teams.


The most influential person in my life is my former education teacher from high school, Mrs. Eads. She is the home economics teacher as well as the preschool program teacher at my old high school. Mrs. Eads was one of the most inspiring teachers I have had throughout my educational career. She has taught me many things and has made me look at elementary teaching in a whole new perspective which is why I am pursuing the career I am today.

If I could give one piece of advice to elementary school children it would be to never give up. Every person faces tough times in their life but it will all be worth it in the end to know they had overcome any obstacles in life. The best thing to do is to look back at your educational journey and see how far you have come.

My favorite form of entertainment includes playing any type of sport with my friends just for fun. Whether it’s throwing a softball or football around, playing basketball, or kicking a soccer ball around, I love to be active and stay involved with all types of sports. 

FIRED UP

Wesley College Softball Facebook page

PAINTNITE

The slideshow below contains over 30 photos from the Wesley Wolverines' PaintNite fundraiser – better described as Paint“Afternoon” – today at Fraizers Restaurant, Dover, DE.

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PROFILE: LINDSAY SIOK

Lindsay Siok, of most
importance is her family

Wesley Wolverine junior #12 P/MI Lindsay Siok (Milford, DE)

Lindsay Siok

Name:  
Lindsay Siok

Hometown:  
Milford, DE

Primary position: Pitcher

Secondary position: 
Second Base
 

Where I attended high school:  
Milford Senior 
High School

College graduation year: 2017

College Major:  
Exercise Science


The most important thing to me is my family.

 

28 DAYS

Left-to-right, Wesley Wolverine junior #18 C Nina Marcano (Middletown, DE), junior #9 P/OF Lily Engel (Dover, DE),  junior #17 OF Casey Beall (Severn, MD),  senior #22 C/INF Morgan Seymour (Smyrna, DE)

HOME DOUBLEHEADERS: Saturday, February 27 vs. Albright College Lions 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Sunday, February 28 vs. Swarthmore Garnet 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM.

SPRING GAMES UPDATE

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PROFILE: KAYLA FROMAL

Here is a profile of Wesley College's softball co-captain senior #32 INF Kayla Fromal (Middletown, DE). Kayla is a multi-sport athlete; she also holds down the goalkeeper position on the Wesley College Field Hockey team.

Kayla at sunset on the DuPont Softball Field.

Kayla Fromal's advice: "Wish for it, 
Dream about it, Work for it, Achieve it"

Kayla with her family. Left-to-right, 

 father Dennis, Kayla, sister Kelsey, 

and mother Sherri.

Name: Kayla Fromal

Hometown: Middletown, Delaware

Primary position: Third base

Secondary position: Utility

High school: Appoquinimink High

College graduation year: 2016

College Major: Exercise Science

What I hope to do when I graduate: I've always had a passion for coaching, but I also want to try and get involved in Sport Law if not Nutrition after I attend Grad School.

My passion off the field: Becoming a better person everyday, using my failures to create success. I also enjoy music; I'm probably always singing something.

Academic achievements: Dean's List at Salisbury Fall of 2012, Dean's List at Wesley Spring of 2012.

Non Major course that I enjoyed: Law /Political Science 

During the summer, on left, Kayla with her friend Kelly at Cape Henelopen State Park, Lewes, DE. On right, Kayla goes kayaking at Lums Pond State Park, Bear, DE.

What I like most about college: I enjoy hanging out with my friends and teammates, from both the field hockey and softball team as well as all the other athletes on campus. Having the opportunity to learn and grow as a individual and as an athlete.

My favorite spot on campus: You can normally find me in the common areas of Wesley College along with the field hockey/softball locker room and everyone else's room except my own.

Things I like to do: I love to inspire people! I also enjoy traveling and the beach. I love baking and cooking  

On left, Kayla as goalkeeper on Wesley College's field hockey team. On right, four field hockey seniors who will gratuate this spring: ReneeSchneider, MeghanGroom, MorganSeymour (also a softball co-captain/ field hockey multi-sport player) and Kayla.

What I done during the summer breaks: Watched my sister graduate from high school, took up kayaking, spent countless moments at the beach and just overall enjoyed this past 22nd summer of mine.

Best advice I've received: "No matter what anyone tells you, you can accomplish whatever you want in this world, just keep going, I will always love you no matter what" - my mom

Above, Kayla encourages softball teammate 

LilyEngel in a pickup volleyball game against 

Wesley College's women's lacrosse team. 

Below, Kayla with the Wesley College softball 

team prior to a “pink game” to heighten 

awareness of the fight against cancer.

Favorite Players: Derek Jeter, Mia Hamm, Michael Jordan, Kristyn Sandberg 
  
Favorite Teams: University of North Carolina and a Philly sports fan.

Favorite Books: Dear John, Wooden, The Blind Side.

Favorite Movies: Invincible, She's The Man, Remember the Titans. (Basically all sport movies)

Favorite quotes: "Life is better at the beach", "Wish for it, Dream about it, Work for it, Achieve it"

Who I would love to invite to dinner: Bo Jackson- easily one of the best professional two sport athlete

What is most important to me: My family and being the best I can be day in and day out. Living and learning

Professors that have made an impact on my life: All of my professors at Wesley have had a positive impact on my life. From Dr. Muscko to Coach Short, Professor Barry, Dr. Phillips, Professor Abbott, Professor Hawkins-Riggs and the many others. They all have strived to get the best out of me and have taught me much more than a textbook ever would. I thank all of them for who I am and who I will become after Wesley. 

Kayla with her family at sister Kelsey's graduation  from 

Appoquinimink High School. Kelsey is a sophomore at Wesley College this year.

PROFILE: MORGAN SEYMOUR

Morgan Seymour: standout academically, 

Wesley ambassador, leader on softball field 

Morgan Seymour with
"favorite player" Cat Osterman

Wesley Wolverine senior #22 C/INF Morgan Seymour (Smyrna, DE).
 
Name: Morgan Seymour

Hometown: Smyrna, Delaware

Primary position: Utility

Where I attended high school:  
Smyrna High School

College graduation year: Fall 2017

College Major: Sports Management

What I hope to do when I graduate: Attend Graduate School for my Masters in Sports Administration. From there I hope to either work at the National office (NCAA) or collegiate level in Event Management/ Operations, with the possibility of coaching as well.

Morgan brings base hits and power to the plate.

Academic achievements: Dean’s List, President’s List 2013, NFHCA Academic Squad 2013
 

Morgan celebrating 21st birthday with her 
mom Lisa, brother Ryan, & older sister Mary.

Campus clubs or organizations: SAAC President, Admissions Ambassador. 
  
Academic trips taken: NCAA Convention 2015 and 2016.
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Click here for an article about Morgan's 2015 NCAA Convention experience. Click here for the blog post about her trip to the 2016 convention.

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Non-major course that I have enjoyed the most: Introduction to Acting. It was such a fun class and I was able to take the course with teammate Bre Hartman.

What I like best about college: The field hockey team, as well as, how close-knit the college actually is; Wesley is a small school so your professors work with you one-on-one and the students get along with one another, specifically the student-athletes who support each other in their respected sports. 

Morgan can play any position across the diamond. She also is a dual sport athlete. Click here for her Wolverine All-Conference 2015 Field Hockey roster bio.

My favorite spot on campus: The locker room at Wesley West; I often go there early before practices and games to just mentally prepare or watch the food network and nap.

Morgan coaching the Special 
Olympics softball team along 
with her Wolverine teammates 
last spring at DuPont Field.

Things I like to do: Play field hockey; watch my younger brother play baseball; spend time with family and hang out with my friends.

What I did last summer: Worked multiple field hockey camps for kids ages 3-16.

Best advice I've received: “Everything is temporary” - Lisa Seymour

Favorite players: Derek Jeter, Cat Osterman, Jason Witten, Cam Newton, Keenan Robinson & Caitlin Van Sickle

Favorite teams: New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, & any Texas Longhorns team.

Favorite T.V Shows: Diners, Drive-ins & Dives, Cupcake Wars, Criminal Minds,  Wild n’ Out, Property Brothers.  

Co-Captain Morgan is a leader on and off the field

Favorite movies: The Great Gatsby, Remember the Titans

Morgan after a Wesley Field Hockey 
game this past fall with Buddy, 
friend of Morgan's mom Lisa.

Favorite quotes: “If you judge people, you have no time to love them” – Mother Teresa

 “I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life…if you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good. Hot is no good either. White hot and passionate is the only thing to be” –Roald Dahl

(Background on my phone) “The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would’ve worked harder” –Derek Jeter

Who I would love to invite to dinner: Ellen DeGeneres, Denzel Washington, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
 
A goal I continually strive for: To inspire people. I want to be a positive energy for everyone and anyone around me. I believe people should embrace the life they’ve been given and if they aren’t happy, I hope they know they have the power and ability to make changes and be whoever they want to be, do whatever they want to do; it’s completely up to them. I want to help people understand how beautiful, although short lived, life actually is. 

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PHOTO ON LEFT: top, left-to-right, Morgan with 2015 graduate #25 1B Samantha Mahoski (Schenectady, NY), senior #6 MI Breanna Hartman (Red Bank, NJ), and, bottom, junior #18 C/3B Nina Marcano (Middletown, DE).

2016 PORTRAITS

Wesley College Softball Facebook page

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2016 Wesley Wolverines

MARCANO TRIPLE

Softball.com Facebook page

SAFE! Another record-breaking triple* from
Wesley Wolverine junior #18 C Nina Marcano (Middletown, DE)

* Single season & career conference triples record holder

ONLY STRONG SURVIVE

All About Fastpitch Facebook page

Wesley Wolverine freshman #21 P Sydney Botsch (Smyrna, DE)

2016 SEASON STARTS NOW

Wesley College Softball Facebook page

STRENGTH FROM STRUGGLES

Sports Parenting Facebook page

Wesley Wolverine senior #32 INF Kayla Fromal (Middletown, DE)

SOMETIMES YOU'RE A LOSER

Amanda Scarborough Facebook page

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Pictured below: Wesley Wolverines junior #12 P Lindsay Siok (Milford, DE) 

and senior #22 C/INF Morgan Seymour (Smyrna, DE).

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Sometimes You're a Loser – Amanda Scarborough

Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but everybody is not always a winner.  We live in a society where everyone is scared to tell a kid that they lost and in a society where everybody gets a trophy or a ribbon, proclaiming they won.  This just isn’t real life.  How does this prepare a young player for the real world once sports are done?

CLICK HERE for the full article