Women’s Softball

Meet the Players

Sam Barnes

	Year:	Sophomore	Position:	2nd, OF
	High School:	Mandarin High School	Coach:	Natalia Gonzalez
	Club Team:	Jacksonville Storm	Coach:	Howard Wood
	Hometown:	Jacksonville, Fla.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Physical Therapy	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Strawberries, Oreos	Height:	5’8”
	Favorite TV Show:	Dr. 90210	GPA:	3.82
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	Steve Irwin
	Hobbies:	Softball, exercising, ping pong
	Personal Quote:	“Life is what you make it, make it good.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Sam is a team leader on the field and in the classroom. She brings a great deal of intensity to the field where she plays second base or the outfield. She has good hands and a good arm that allow her to play solid defense in several spots. Sam has the ability to hit the ball very hard with good doubles power and occasional home run power as well as being a good bunter. If she gains offensive consistency she’ll see a great deal of playing time.

Sydney Buser

	Year:	Freshman	Position:	3rd
	High School:	Lake Stevens High School	Coach:	Sue Van Whye
	Club Team:	Triple Threat Gold	Coach:	Art Phinney
	Hometown:	Everett, Wash.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Psychology	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Chinese	Height:	4’11”
	Favorite TV Show:	Law and Order	GPA:	3.2
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	My mother
	Hobbies:	Writing, coaching, fast pitch
	Personal Quote:	“Play like you want to win, not like you are afraid to lose.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Sydney is an intense, quiet competitor on the field where she plays third base. She has good hands and a strong, accurate arm as well as good ball sense. She is not afraid to get dirty to make a play. She is working on her feet in order to increase her range. Offensively, she is a good contact hitter who won’t strike out much. While mostly being a role player this year she will definitely find spots to contribute to what looks to be a fine season.

Kat Cameron

	Year:	Freshman	Position:	OF, C
	High School:	Clay High School	Coach:	Matt Lewis
	Club Team:	Orange Park Tiger Sharks	Coach:	Gary and Cindy Burns
	Hometown:	Orange Park, Fla.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Nursing	Hits:	Left
	Favorite Food:	Chocolate	Height:	5’1”
	Favorite TV Show:	Boy Meets World	GPA:	3.8
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	My mother - Peggy Pendleton
	Hobbies:	Softball, boating, jet skiing, four wheeling
	Personal Quote:	“I can’t make everyone like me, but if I wasn’t me, I would like me.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Kat is a hard working, intense player who gets better every day. She’ll see some time behind the plate where she played in high school but is working hard in the outfield to take better advantage of her speed. She is bright on and off the field and that adds to what she brings to the team. She hits from the left side and in the fall had her best games against top competition. While expected to be a role player this year she will figure in the team’s success.

Kassie Crews

	Year:	Sophomore	Position:	OF
	High School:	Baker County High School	Coach:	Cheryl Nunn
	Hometown:	Macclenny, Fla.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Biology	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Chicken and Deer Meat	Height:	5’6”
	Favorite TV Show:	House	GPA:	3.5
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	My Father
	Hobbies:	Hunting, fishing, water skiing, hanging out with friends, shopping
	Personal Quote:	“People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget the way you make them feel.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Kassie returns to FCCJ in what should hopefully be a much healthier season. An early shoulder problem limiter her to mostly pinch running duties last year. Good speed and instincts maker her a real asset on the bases. Her recovery from off season shoulder repair seems complete and her arm looks strong again. She is an aggressive outfielder who is not afraid to get dirty. She has the ability to hit the ball hard and will be a major challenger in left field.

Kala Crosby

	Year:	Sophomore	Position:	2nd, OF
	High School:	West Nassau High School	Coach:	Candy and Chris Hicken
	Club Team:	First Coast Fire:	Coach:	Mike Kelly, David Crosby, B.C. Gaster
	Hometown:	Callahan, Fla.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Nursing	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Onions	Height:	5’4”
	Favorite TV Show:	Bounty Hunter, R.I.P.	GPA:	3.8
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	Jesus Christ, Tim Tebow
	Hobbies:	Spending times with friends and family, church
	Personal Quote:	“When life hands you some crap, just shovel it.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Kala has been a very pleasant surprise to the team throughout the fall season. She played errorless ball at second and quickly picked up the outfield where she’ll challenge for a starting spot. She had many clutch hits throughout the fall and she combines good speed and power. Kala is a great team player and is a breath of fresh air on the field. She helps keep the team loose.

Amanda deLancellotti

	Year:	Sophomore	Position:	1st, 3rd, C
	High School:	San Clemente High School	Coach:	Todd Henry
	Club Team:	Desperados Gold	Coach:	Ken Kertz
	Hometown:	San Clemente, Calif.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	History	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Bertolli Frozen Pastas	Height:	5’7”
	Favorite TV Show:	Grey’s Anatomy, Gossip Girls, Big Bang Theory	GPA:	3.5
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	My grandparents
	Hobbies:	Reading, going to concerts
	Personal Quotes:	“If you’re not cheatin, you’re not tryin.” “If you don’t have anything nice to say … come sit by me.” “It’s better to ask forgiveness than permission.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Amanda is a sophomore who played first, left field and DP’ed her freshman year. She is an aggressive player with a great deal of power. She hit six home runs and was second on the team in RBIs last year, and was named all-tournament in the Miami Dade and FCCJ tournaments. Amanda is expected to be a team leader this year and should be a big part of the team’s success.

Kasey Fagan

	Year:	Sophomore	Position:	1st
	High School:	Keystone Heights High School	Coach:	Kathy Smith
	Club Team:	First Coast Fire	Coach:	Mike Kelly
	Hometown:	Keystone Heights, Fla.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Public Administration	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Mexican/Italian	Height:	5’8”
	Favorite TV Show:	House, College Football (Go Gators!)	GPA:	3.4
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	Parents, John Lennon, Ghandi
	Hobbies:	Softball, cooking, classic rock
	Personal Quote:	“Whoever said may the best man win was to scared to ask a woman to play.” - Anonymous
	Coach’s Comment:	Kasey is fondly known by her teammates as “Big Boom,” and it takes only one swing of the bat to know why. She is a feared power hitter who opposing teams often throw around. She led the team in home runs, RBIs, walks and hit by pitches. At first base she has great hands, saving a lot of throws with her picks and her stretches. Her laugh and sense of humor are infectious and she often lifts the team.

Becca Harrott

	Year:	Freshman	Position:	OF
	High School:	Redmond High School	Coach:
	Hometown:	Redmond, Wash.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Exercise Science/Physical Therapy	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	BBQ Ribs	Height:	5’9”
	Favorite TV Show:	Sports Center	GPA:	3.6
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	My Parents
	Hobbies:	Snowboarding and weightlifting
	Personal Quote:	“It’s what you do when no one is looking that makes the difference.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Becca is a bright, energetic, hard-working player who could contribute to the team with her power if she can stay healthy. An early season, freak injury last fall kept her off the field, then she re-injured it early in the spring having to have major reconstructive surgery. Her hard work in the summer and through the fall should have her ready to take the field this spring. Her attitude, intensity and work ethic have been an inspiration to her teammates and coaches.

Lotte Holvast

	Year:	Freshman	Position:	2nd, OF
	High School:	Het Stedelyk Lyceum Zuid	Coach:
	Club Team:	Tex Town Tigers	Coach:	Monti Vanbrunt
	Hometown:	Enschede, Netherlands	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Undecided	Hits:	Switch
	Favorite Food:	Pizza	Height:	5’5”
	Favorite TV Show:	Friends	GPA:	3.5
	Hobbies:	Ping pong
	Personal Quote:	“Don’t dream your life, live your dream.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Lotte is one of the most fundamentally sound players to ever play at FCCJ. She is the fastest player on the team but has good quickness as well. Her footspeed and quickness coupled with her ability to read the ball off the bat gives her tremendous range at second or in the outfield. Offensively, she is converting everything to the left side and as she gains proficiency there she will become a real weapon with the glove and bat for the Stars. Lotte should be a big impact player for the team. Her experience in the Dutch 20U national team gives her big game maturity.

Ashley Howard

	Year:	Sophomore	Position:	RF, CF
	High School:	Orange Park High School	Coach:	John Schlictman
	Club Team:	Jacksonville Storm	Coach:	Wood/Shephard
	Hometown:	Orange Park, Fla.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Nutrition	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Tuna Fish	Height:	5’2”
	Favorite TV Show:	Gossip Girl	GPA:	2.75
	Hobbies:	Working out, Guitar Hero, hanging out, playing with my dog
	Personal Quote:	“A true champion knows how to overcome doubts and manage those doubts, and then turn them into motivation.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Ashley started most games as a freshman, mostly in right field, and is expected to anchor the outfield again, mostly in right field, to take advantage of her powerful, accurate arm. On the offensive side Ashley has good gap power and will hit a few home runs as well. She was a good RBI person last year and should be one of the state’s top outfielders this season.

Ashlyn Kimberly

	Year:	Sophomore	Position:	P, 1st
	High School:	Juanita High School	Coach:	Tim Crowder
	Club Team:	Diamond Dusters	Coach:	Mike Nelson
	Hometown:	Kirkland, Wash.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Art Education	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Tofu pouches, Indian food, bowl noodles	Height:	5’8”
	Favorite TV Show:	America’s Top Model, cartoons, The History Channel	GPA:	3.75
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	Everyone who has made the world a better place, Buddha, my grandmother
	Hobbies:	Reading, drawing, learning new things
	Personal Quote:	“In heaven all the interesting people are missing.” - Frederick Nietzsche
	Coach’s Comment:	Ashlyn comes off an excellent freshman season where she was one of the top pitchers in the state. She is a power pitcher who only got better as the season went on. Her best performance of the year was at the state tournament where an injury and weather issues forced her to pitch three games in the loser’s bracket on Saturday and she won all three in dominating fashion. This fall she shut down several D1 teams and will set the tone for the Stars. She will be a big key in the team’s success.

Brigette Kirschmer

	Year:	Freshman	Position:	3rd, 2nd, OF
	High School:	Eagle Crest	Coach:	Dave O’Neil
	Club Team:	Colorado Ice	Coach:	Luke Vonhagen
	Hometown:	Aurora, Colo.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Forensic Science	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Hot wings with ranch dressing	Height:	5’3”
	Favorite TV Show:	LA Ink	GPA:	3.2
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	My mom
	Hobbies:	Guitar Hero with Ashley and Bree
	Personal Quote:	“Keep your head high because once it drops you’re done.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Brigette came to FCCJ as a walk-on but quickly earned a scholarship with her effort and quality of play. She has excellent footspeed, a strong arm, and the ability to hit the ball very hard with good power. She is turning into a very good outfielder where she should challenge for playing time. Her upbeat attitude will make her a real asset to this year’s team.

Bree MacIntyre

	Year:	Sophomore	Position:	LF, P, 3rd
	High School:	Rocky Mountain High School	Coach:	Mike Crockett
	Club Team:	Buckaroos	Coach:	Dan Hedstrom
	Hometown:	Fort Collins, Colo.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Undecided	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Chicken, ice cream sundaes	Height:	5’8”
	Favorite TV Show:	Gossip Girl	GPA:	2.5
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	My Mom
	Hobbies:	Playing with my dog, guitar hero, hanging out
	Personal Quote:	“The moment of victory is much to short to live for that and nothing else.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Bree is a sophomore who contributed in different ways as a freshman on the mound, as a hitter and in different roles, but has worked extremely hard this fall and looks to be an impact player this year. She’ll see time as a pitcher where she throws hard and hits her spots well, and could see time at either corner or in the outfield. She could be a DP or a powerful threat as a pinch hitter.

Jana Owen

	Year:	Sophomore	Position:	P
	High School:	Pedro Menendez High School	Coach:	Stan Jones, Mike Jefferson
	Club Team:	Orange Park Tiger Sharks	Coach:	Gary and Cindy Burns
	Hometown:	St. Augustine, Fla.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Radiology	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Pumpkin pie, banana bread	Height:	5’6”
	Favorite TV Show:	Grey’s Anatomy	GPA:	3.0
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	Joanna Papas, my family
	Hobbies:	Softball, the beach, volleyball and ping pong
	Personal Quote:	“When a task is once begun, do not leave it until it’s done. Be the task great or small, do it well or not at all.” - Carolyn Peck
	Coach’s Comment:	Jana is a pleasure to coach as she always brings 100 percent. Her work ethic sets her apart from many competitors. When Jana is on her game she is dominating and is a strikeout pitcher. Her best outings as a freshman were one-hitting, national qualifier Louisburg in a 15-1 rout, and no-hitting, perennial power Indian River in a 2-0 victory. If Jana gains the consistency that should come with maturity, she could have a big season and be a major contributor to the team’s success.

Lindsey Palulis

	Year:	Freshman	Position:	3rd, C
	High School:	University High School	Coach:	Adriana Padron
	Club Team:	Orlando WIldcats	Coach:	Dean Eaton
	Hometown:	Orlando, Fla.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Nursing	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Cheese	Height:	5’8”
	Favorite TV Show:	The Hills	GPA:	3.5
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	My sisters
	Hobbies:	Softball, weight lifting, watching movies
	Personal Quote:	“If what you did yesterday still looks big to you, you haven’t done much today.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Lindsey is a work horse type of player who looks to see a lot of time behind the plate this year. She could also see some time at third where she excelled in high school. Lindsey hit the ball very well all fall, driving it to both fields with good line drive gap power. Her work ethic is outstanding as already she has developed into a great blocking catcher. Her upbeat attitude and positive demeanor have also helped make her a key part of the team.

Amber Pederson

	Year:	Freshman	Position:	SS, 3rd, OF
	High School:	South Lake High School	Coach:	Beau Jarrell
	Club Team:	Road Warriors/Crushers	Coach:	Varied
	Hometown:	Clermont, Fla.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Biology	Hits:	Switch
	Favorite Food:	Steak and chicken ‘n rice	Height:	5’9”
	Favorite TV Show:	One Tree Hill	GPA:	4.0
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	My parents
	Hobbies:	Going to the beach, shopping, fishing and snorkeling
	Personal Quote:	“Defeat is not an option.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Despite being a freshman, Amber is going to be a big part of the team’s success. She is the total package, combining outstanding academics with an excellent glove and outstanding speed and power. Her versatility allows her to move around on defense but she looks to see most of the time at third base, possibly in the outfield and providing relief at short. Amber will probably hit in the one or two spot this year.

Ashlee Revell

	Year:	Sophomore	Position:	2nd, SS
	High School:	Lawton Chiles High School	Coach:	Lori Nevin
	Club Team:	Tallahassee Merchants	Coach:	Frank Johnson
	Hometown:	Tallahassee, Fla.	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Athletic Training	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Fried Pickles	Height:	5’5”
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	Tatiana George (FSU Player)	GPA:	3.3
	Hobbies:	Ping Pong
	Personal Quote:	“Softball rules!”
	Coach’s Comment:	Ashlee returns to the Stars as the starting second baseman and half of what could be the best middle infield in the state. “A-Rev” has soft hands-on defense and has a great head for the game. She was a clutch hitter last season while hitting six home runs This fall she continued her success and was a team leader. She should bat in the three spot and be a big part of many victories.

Kate Vanderham

	Year:	Freshman	Position:	OF, P
	High School:	Hernando High School	Coach:	Kevin Bittinger
	Club Team:	Suncoast Outlaws	Coach:	Antonio Barquin
	Hometown:	Brooksville, Fla.	Throws:	Left
	Intended Major:	Exercise Science/Sports	Hits:	Right
	Favorite Food:	Anything with feta cheese	Height:	6’1”
	Favorite TV Show:	Lost	GPA:	2.92
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	Kat Von D
	Hobbies:	Sleeping, eating, dancing
	Personal Quote:	“Make love not war.” “Live, laugh, love.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Kate is a free spirit and a tremendously talented athlete. Her 6’1” frame makes her intimidating on the mound, in the batter’s box and in center field where she covers a lot of ground with a powerful arm. At bat, she drives the ball hard to the gaps and has good home run power as well. She was the team’s best clutch hitter in the fall. In addition to having great power, she is also one of the fastest players on the team. In the circle, she is a hard-throwing power pitcher and will be a big key in this year’s success.

Meike Witteveen

	Year:	Sophomore	Position:	SS
	High School:	Het Hottenpark College	Coach:	Jan Ver Der Molen
	Hometown:	Enschede, Netherlands	Throws:	Right
	Intended Major:	Biomedical Engineering	Hits:	Switch
	Favorite Food:	Pizza	Height:	5’4”
	Favorite TV Show:	Sex and the City	GPA:	3.6
	Hero/Person Most Admired:	Koringin Beatrix
	Hobbies:	Snowboarding
	Personal Quote:	“It is not how good you are, it’s how bad you want it.”
	Coach’s Comment:	Meike is a special player who can be one of the best student-athletes to ever play at FCCJ. She returns as half of an outstanding middle infield and appears to be even a step quicker and a bit stronger this season. Defensively, she makes both the routine plays and the outstanding sports center plays. Her offense has really stepped up this fall as she added more power and bat control to her game, as well as her outstanding base running. Her experience on the Junior Dutch National Team has added even more polish to her game. She is the team leader.