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Hello everyone!! This is great, having the ability to see what everyone’s doing now. I hope you all send in your updated bios so we can all stay connected!! <?xml:namespace prefix="o" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"?>
Well life after <?xml:namespace prefix="st1" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"?>Nebraska softball hasn't changed too much for me. I was very blessed to have the opportunity to continue my career playing in the NPF (National Professional Fastpitch) League. I played a total of 4 seasons: 2004 I played for the Texas Thunder out of Houston, 2005 I played for the New York Juggernauts, and in 2006 & 2007 I played for the Chicago Bandits. My career was going pretty well until the opening weekend in 2006, I tore my Bicep during a pitching workout. I've never really been injured that seriously my whole life, so it was a really tough summer. My faith was truly tested. I was determined not to end my career like that.......so I decided to have surgery and rehab, rehab, rehab over the off season. By the grace of God everything went well with the surgery and I was able to play one more season in 2007. After the season was over, I was satisfied. I was able to play one last time and decided to finally hang up the cleats.
It’s tough realizing that something which has been a part of your life for so many years has come to an end. It’s definitely been a great journey, and I wouldn't change anything. Nebraska softball gave me a great opportunity to grow not only as a player, but as a person. I’m very thankful for the experience and people I’ve meet along the way.
So, now I live in Chicago and work as a Performance Coach at Velocity Sports Performance. I train all athletes, from the ages of 8-18, mostly on their conditioning and weight training with sport specific skills. We are continuing to grow as a company and beginning to offer all different aspects of training from nutrition to agilities. I don’t think I could ever let softball go, so I continue to give private, group and team lessons. It’s a great place and if your ever board you can check out the website at http://velocitysp.com/naperville
My family is doing great...I've had a few new additions...My sister had another son who is now a lil’ over 1..and my brother had a son who is 11 months...and I have a dog who is 2! Her name is Pepper and she is a black toy poodle.
GO HUSKERS!!