Yardbarker: MonicaAbbott

Bring It!

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:45:07 -0500

I have GREAT NEWS!!! I’m putting on my very own, “Bring IT” Clinic. It’s going to be Feb 6, 2010-- ya’ll have to come. We have a lot of exciting things planned, and specific skills for infielders, hitters, motivational chalk talk, and building confidence as females and as athletes. It will be a great day at the ball park~ learning the game we love!

Here are the main details:
Feb 6, 2010
9am-3pm (registration starts at 8am)
Individual and Team Rates available
Open to ages 7-18

No previous softball knowledege is required but it would be helpful

Pre registration is open now so make sure and sign up:

http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1800018&assetId=b3e25f00-aa1d-4b7a-bf99-1e55d585c7de

You may be surprised by the title of the clinic; “Bring IT”. This is the theme, and I want you to think about it, it’s sort of my motto on the mound. I’ll have to explain it to you at the clinic, of course!

God Bless,

Monica

Who says softball isn't played all over the world??

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:46:50 -0500

At the Pan American Games that USA is currently playing in there is 20 different countries alone! and that includes North and South America only! So, who said softball isn't played everywhere or even thinks it--needs to check out there info
Including:Venezuela, Canada, Brasil, Eucador, Panama,Netherland Antiles, Argentina, Virgin Islands, Cuba,Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Belize, Mexico, Peru, Jamaica, El Salvador, Aruba, Guatemala
Now that's AWESOME!

and of course the USA. !

World Cup

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:17:03 -0500

Hey Ya'll
Okay, the World Cup is over and what an event we had. Great support at all the games even when it was sticky hot! We played Australia in the final. I got my first big game start, 5inn and then Cat came in to close it out. Jennie Finch, Natasha Watley, LaurenLappin, Alissa Haber, and Ashley Hansen were all on FIRE at the plate. It was exciting to watch the speed of all the players, stealing bases beating bunts out, hit and runs everything. One thing that's evident is that this team is only going to become more and more fun to play with!!!
I was pumped to for the start in the final, maybe a little too pumped... but I guess it gives me even more motivation and learn from something to get better. That is one thing I would say is good advice to anyone, always try to take something that you have done, and get better. Find a way to get better. Even if it's one small thing, it can make a difference down the road.
I'm out with the USSSA Pride in Florida now for the time being. We have a series this week vs Philly. Our game on Sunday is at Disney Wide World of Sports so if your in the area come check it out!!! Take Care!
God Bless,Monicaeph 5.1
ps--as always check out the new items in the store @ monicaabbott.net

Canada Cup

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:11:42 -0500

Hi People!!!
We are now going through the second round of pool play at the Canada Cup. It has been as exciting as ever to watch USA. The one thing this team is, IS FAST. It makes me want to act out my secret dreams of being a SLAPPER. (I have a feeling though that the pitching coach wouldn't like that, hey I can dream can't I?!)
We've played Canada, Australia, and Venezuela. There are still familiar faces on all teams, but there's a lot of new people too. I love it, because I get observe and analyze them whether there on my team or not. :)
So far the teams been getting along great we've been enjoying the best canadian donuts in the world at the field, and my personal favorite the Kettle Korn. We have started to come up with new nicknames for the newbies and I'm sure time will only enhance the embarassment and inside jokes of those names! I'll keep you updated as we go with the nicknames as we head into the World Cup on our home soil--Oklaholma City, Ok. Looking forward to that!
Take Care, and I hope to see you on a field soon!
God Bless,Monica Abbottwww.monicaabbott.neteph 5.1

Faster than Fast!

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:34:46 -0500

Hey Yard!
Well I just got done with training camp for this summers National Team. We have a lot of new faces--a new head coach in Jay Miller, new players that will be exciting to watch. We have way more speed which I wasn't sure was possible since we already had Caitlin Lowe and Natasha Watley, but we have even more speed. It will be fun to watch and exciting to see them run! I'm sure GLAD there on my TEAM!!!!
Were on our way to the Canada Cup (July 4-12) and then we come back to our home field the World Cup in OKC starting July 16th it'll be on ESPN so make sure you see it!!!
Other than that I'm just I'm looking forward to a great summer with USA softball and trying to stay busy. Let me know if ya'll have any questions--- and I just posted new Jersey's up in monicaabbott.net store!
God Bless,Monica eph 5.1

USA Softball

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:05:39 -0500

Hey Yard,
I got some news for you so here's a little bit a catch up on the life--
1. I'm back from Japan for the Summer, and enjoying my time in the good ol' US of A.
2. I have now met up with my pro team the USSSA Pride out of Kissimmie, Fl (Orlando). It's looking the team will be decent and we are traveling around to the other teams (Rockford, Chicago, Akron, Philadelphia). I'm looking forward to trying to help get the Pride off the ground--so if your our of the Orlando area make sure you come check us out!!!!
3. I attended USA tryouts and am fortunate to have made the team for the summer. We are going to be playing in the Canada Cup, and the World Cup in Oklaholma, City which will take place from July 15-19 it will be televised also so make sure you check it out.
4. Last but not least-- I have updated my website store we now have some apparell items and other cool things up so check it out. (www.monicaabbott.net)
It's looking like a pretty busy summer for me of travel and Softball but - HECK- I wouldn't want it any other way!
God Bless,Monica

College World Series

Mon, 18 May 2009 02:45:21 -0500

Hey YARD!!!
Alright--what's up? How's it going?
Team Toyota has a 5-1 record. We have 4 more games before the first half of the season is over. The one loss... well we just plain weren't ready to go, didn't have it. But, it was definitely a wake up call, especially since our team is relatively young in age and experience. The fours games left will definitelye be good games but we need to finish this half on a strong note. So, a CHALLENGE it is then, and I love challenges!
Any--Women's College World Series fans??? It's under way now--super regionals and then OKC (My poor Lady Vols lost in the finals of regionals--boo!) How do ya'll think is going to Oklaholma City?? Who do you think will take it all? Let me know!!!
God Bless,Monica Abbotteph 5.1www.monicaabbott.net
PS--there's new items on the website store so check it out and pass the word if you can! :)

Visiting the TOYOTA PLANT--making that Prius! :)

5 things since last time

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:13:15 -0500

Japan-TMC Softball

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:29:21 -0500

Hey Yard!!
How's it going!!
Alright--so official league games start this weekend. We start off playing Shokki in the Seibu dome (near Tokyo), this Saturday. That means, I've got a week of good practice and some final touches to get in.

TMC Team

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:27:01 -0500

At the Opening Party

Japan-TMC Softball

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:23:08 -0500

Hey YARD!

Konichiwa

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:13:47 -0500

What's up Ya'll!!!
Wow. Do I have some news for everyone. To start I'll go ahead and hit you with the major thing first. I am going to Japan to play ball in March. It's a 6 month season. We play 3 in the spring and then 3 in the fall. The good news is that I'll get the summer off which will allow me too play USA ball still. Which I'm definitely looking forward too. It's gonna be a great experience. I'm currently working on my Japanese skills.... if anyone knows any let me know asap! I need to practice!
The second piece of news is that I have a skills video coming out. Hopefully mid march. It's called Learning to Pitch with Monica Abbott. It's a 3 part series with beginning basics, advanced basics and fastball mechanics. It's gonna be sweet. We did some William Tell, style pitching at fruit on top of peoples heads. He was brave to stand up there that's for sure!!!
That's all I got for now, and hope to see you on the field soon!
Monica #14

Tenn. Football

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:52:10 -0500

Hey Y'all!! How's it going? I hope everyone got out to the polls and Rocked the Vote. You know I did! In case you haven't heard yet, Coach Fulmer, resigned yesterday. It was a very sad day for all those that "know" Tennessee football. Now, I'm not a football expert, or anything like that, but Coach Fulmer has always been awesome to me no matter what, anytime I see him- it's like meeting up with an old friend and I didn't even play for him. I think the University, had a big decision to make, and it will definitely be interesting to see how it plays out in the next couple years. I'm not sure how I feel about it but I would love to hear what ALL you Barker's out there have to say!! So---the balls in your court--what do you think about the resignation of Coach, who do you think will replace, and the outlook of TN football in the next couple years? One last thing---GO VOLS!!

That Hair!

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:00:23 -0500

USA Softball Photo Shoot--acting goofy

Olympic Village

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:43:07 -0500

Crystal Bustos and I wait for the bus