SAN ANTONIO

NIGHTMARE
16 & Under Girls Fastpitch Traveling Team

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Head Coach
Ray Soto

Assistant Coaches
Pete Gonzales
Max Ricondo
Bob Saucedo

 Team Moms
Joanna Hinojosa
 Dorothy Ramirez
Imelda Ricondo

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San Antonio Nightmare was formed in 1997. The team is comprised of players from in and around the San Antonio area.  It is designated as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization .  

Since its beginning, Nightmare has found success on the ball diamond.  Major accomplishments are as follows:

• Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) State Champions in the 10 & Under Division (1997)
• State Runner-up in TAAF's 12 & Under "B" Division (1998)
• Third Place in the American Fastpitch Association (AFA) 12 & Under Nationals "A" Division (1999)
• Qualified for the AFA 14 & Under Nationals "A" Division by placing first in area national qualifiers (2000 & 2001).
  
  

Nightmare is dedicated to preparing its players for the next level of softball.

To achieve this, parents must be supportive of their daughters. Constant encouragement is necessary whether one's daughter plays a great or not so great game. Of course, constructive criticism is at times necessary and appropriate, especially when it involves life's lessons over those of the game.

Coaches must recognize that while winning is a goal, it is secondary to the ideals of sportsmanship, player development and citizenship. After all, what is the benefit of winning, if coaches fail to teach proper and safe techniques, fail to afford players playing opportunities or fail to treat or discipline all players alike be they the most or least talented.

Players must commit to the sport and play hard. When players of similar ability and skill compete for a position, sometimes the one who wins the position is not necessarily the most talented, but rather the one who plays the hardest.

And above all Nightmare players and fans alike must view the game as a game, not a war, and always with a sense of respect for self and others. Win with class, lose with dignity -- RESPECT THE OPPOSITION.

Let's have some fun and Play Ball.