The firecrackers softball organization is a nationally recognized organization that has developed and helped so many players reach the elite college level. We are a fast pitch travel ball organization with a roster of girls ranging from the age of 12 through 14 yrs. Tony rico has built up the largest club organization in fastpitch softball which. Brashear, 48, is considered a rising coach with the. Highlights for the organization run far and wide, with another impressive group suiting up at 16u. Confirmed speakers are collegiate coaching legend sue enquist, firecrackers softball coach tony rico, jen schroeder of the packaged deal softball program, softball parent melissa romero and psychologist dr. The firecrackers mission is to provide a level of training to our players that ensures the highest level of social and athletic development and growth. Rico was coaching the 18u team and in 2003 the southern california native took. Clubtravel softball teams in california fieldlevel. Firecrackers rico 18u team will try to defend pgf softball. Firecrackers 18u rico archives first choice softball. By jon rico tony ferguson vs justin gaethjeinterim ufc lightweight championship the road to the ufc lightweight championship has been quite the.
The firecrackers brashear softball organization is dedicated to the progressive advancement of players both as athletes and young ladies. But winning isnt the teams primary goal, according to head coach tony rico. It is now guided by tony rico to provide a professional platform for players to learn and develop the skills necessary to excel in softball and in life. Central california s fastpitch softball organization. Rico jumped on board in 1991, not knowing where the journey would take him. For nearly 30 years, the firecrackers have produced softball champions at the club level. Firecrackers head man tony rico explains his wall of influences in the youtube video titled the history of firecracker softball part one. Effective immediately, schutt sports will become the official helmet and catchers gear of the firecrackers. Mater dei has hired travel coach sean brashear of the firecrackers club as its softball coach, the trinity league school announced thursday. The firecrackers club softball program has become the largest in the sport with teams of all ages competing from coasttocoast in states such as arizona, north carolina, ohio, tennessee and, of course, california where it all started three decades ago. Join facebook to connect with tony rico and others you may know. Our goals are to assist our players in building the skill sets to attain their goal of playing college softball, as well as help to develop. Our program is a 501c3 nonprofit youth charitable organization no earnings will benefit any individuals created to promote, develop.
Emily burrow on socal firecrackers at firecrackers softball. The mission of the firecrackers nc is to provide a level of training to our players that ensures the highest level of social and athletic development as well as personal growth. Founded in 1990, the firecrackers softball organization has its headquarters in california and features 30 teams overall in california, arizona and texas. Arizona, california, colorado, georgia, nevada, new jersey, north carolina, texas and utah. Firecrackers leles 16u finishes in 2nd place 81 at the 2019 triple crown world series, park city, ut. Tony rico s firecrackers softball team is the defending champion in the pgf 18u premier division. In the second part of the twopart firecracker softball documentary special, firecracker president tony rico continues his conversation with extra inning softballs brentt eads at the travel ball organization warehouse in huntington beach, california tony and brentt discus more of the accomplished history of the firecrackers, reflecting on the last couple of decades that built the programs. Fastpitch softball coached by tony rico and rob weil. After many phone calls and a trip to california to meet with coach tony, the two agreed firecrackers nc would be a great opportunity for young girls in nc and was something needed at that time in the state. Member phoenix firestormworth firecrackers womens major team powered by. Our goals are to assist our players in building the skill sets to attain their goal of playing college softball, as well as help to develop young girls into beautiful. Firecrackers rico tcs big league dreams invitational. It is now guided by tony rico to provide a professional platform for players to learn and develop the skills necessary to excel in softball and in life firecrackers graham was established to bring a highquality fast pitch softball organization to the santa clarita valley and surrounding areas to play competitively and prepare girls for college.
The firecrackers club softball program has become the largest in the sport with teams of all ages competing from coasttocoast in states such as arizona, north carolina, ohio, tennessee and, of course. The firecracker brand was created in 1990, and since then has become recognized around the world. Tony rico has been a part of the firecrackers club program for over two decades. Once the live stream is complete, athletes will begin a brief 1015 minute activity. It is our mission to teach our players important life lessons through the game of softball. Huntington beachbased firecrackers to play in softball. Schutt sports reaches partnership with firecrackers. Mater dei hires sean brashear of firecrackers as softball. Firecrackers tdr 2024 is a premier 14u travel program under the firecracker organization, one of the most successful and wellestablished programs in the country.
The organization is led by tony rico who has over 25 years of experience recruiting and preparing players to play at the highest level. Firecrackers central california softball dear sirmaam. Firecrackers ricoweil main page firecrackers ricoweil. Premier 14u travel softball program firecrackers tdr. Firecrackers ricoweil huntington beach, ca powered. Play for hope memorial tournament tc so cal fastpitch. Firecrackers organization was formed in 1990 by gary wardein. The firecrackers mission is to provide a level of training to our players that ensures the highest level of social and athletic development and. Inside the legacy of tony ricos firecrackers softball. Well be showing all those northern califonia schools what so cal softball is all about.
This year marks the 31st season for firecrackers softball, one of the giant brands in club softball and now flexing muscle around the country in 20 states. Tony ricos firecrackers softball team is the defending champion in the pgf 18u premier division. It is our goal as an organization to teach our players important life lessons through the game of softball, such as discipline, hard work, commitment, perseverance and the value of teamwork. The firecrackers central california softball program is a nationally recognized and highly competitive softball program focused on academic and athletic achievement of our female student athletes. Firecracker and batbuster cousins with a common goal family. Firecrackersmettler is proud to announce our 2020 summer roster. The firecrackers organization is dedicated to the progressive advancement of players both as athletes and young ladies. Firecracker softball gear firecracker softball gear. Firecrackersrico training facility huntington beach.
Rico began as a skills instructor, and then in 2003 took over firecrackers operations. Firecrackersrico training facility, huntington beach, california. Firecrackersgraham was established to bring a highquality fast pitch softball organization to the santa clarita valley and. Gamechanger is the best free mobile youth softball scorekeeping application, used by teams like firecrackers ricks to share live scores with fans. Our mission is to provide a level of training to our players that ensures the highest level of social and athletic development and growth. The firecrackers program started in 1990 when gary wardein saw a need to develop a program for california softball players that focused on player development. Firecrackers cencalwallaceblair 5017 paul blair clovis. Nor cal firecrackers is an extension of the firecrackers softball organization. Playing the game professionally, having selfrespect, and respecting others are the core values that this program was built upon.
Follow central california firecrackers ricks 12u for live games, stats and a schedule of the spring 2017 firecrackers ricks season. The next day, coach ben reached out to tony rico to discuss starting the firecrackers in north carolina. Inside the legacy of tony ricos firecrackers flosoftball. Firecrackers rico tcs big league dreams invitational tc so cal. Firecrackers brashearlopez 12u fundraiser blast athletics. With the recent retirement from softball of alltime ncaa home run leader. Instructions to be provided on facilitating the team activity to you at checkin. The firecrackers have had over 100 players go on to compete at the collegiate level. Firecrackers rico tcs big league dreams invitational tc. The reason behind tony ricos firecrackers softball expansion.
Tony rico has built up the largest club organization in fastpitch softball which numbers 150 teams and over 2,000 players. Welcome to the home of firecrackers ricoweil girls travel fastpitch softball team based out of huntington beach, ca. Dave mercado at great oak high school, temecula ca. Equipment bags from schutt will also be part of the agreement. Firecrackers north 18u is still looking to add more talent to our summer 2020 roster. Discipline, hard work, commitment, teamwork and perseverance are the core values we exemplify. This weekend firecrackers brashear duarte will be showcasing in fresno.
The firecrackers expand nationwide 922 flosoftball. Firecrackers dfw is always looking for talented student athletes to join their program develop and compete. Emily burrow on socal firecrackers at firecrackers. Finishing third in 2015, this team won the independence day tourney in boulder, co.
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