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THE LAST INNING MINI Q&A
Mickey Coslor, a 2023 2B/slapper from Port Charlotte, FL, helped lead Rock Gold 16U-Waye/Manetta to a 5-1 record in the 18U Division at the USSSA National Qualifier two weeks ago in Viera, Florida.
Coslor flashed her speed and skills from the lead-off spot, batting .667 (10 for 15) with a .750 OBP, five stolen bases and six RBIs. At 2B, she played errorless defense with nine assists and 10 putouts.
Through the first 10 games this fall season, Coslor has a .538 batting average, a .625 OBP with seven stolen bases, nine RBIs and 11 runs scored.
Here’s more on this player to watch…
Name: McKENZIE “MICKEY” COSLOR
Hometown: Port Charlotte, FL
High School: Port Charlotte High, FL
Club Team: Rock Gold 16U-Waye/Manetta
Graduation Year: 2023
Position: 2B/slapper
Honors/Stats: 2.72 in 20-yard dash, 5.35 in 40-yard dash and 4.78 in 5-10-5 … four-time USSSA All-American … named to Select 30 High School All-American Team … named a “Power Player” at Stephanie Best’s ProSwings College Exposure Camp (Florida) in 2018 and 2019 … #179 in Class of 2023 and #121 infielder in Class of 2023 by Extra Inning Softball … 4.0-plus student, taking all honors, AP and Cambridge AICE Diploma Program classes … National Junior Honor Society member … multi-time Regional Science Fair place-winner.
Tell us about your team/organization and how you became involved with them?
I play for Rock Gold 16U, coached by Johnny Manetta, based out of Ft. Myers, FL. I’m really lucky as most of my travel ball playing has been with variations of this same team. Originally, I played with a different organization, but when I was 11, I was introduced to Coach Manetta. This team has morphed over the years, had different names, etc., but we still have our core group of girls from day one!
We have a really talented, young, 16U team, with most of our girls from 8th to 10th grades. This season, we’ve primarily been playing 18U tournaments — and definitely holding our own! It’s exciting to now be part of the Rock organization, based in the NJ/PA areas and run by Rick Waye … they have one of the best 18U teams in the country! And we’re all working hard to be one of the best 16U teams in the country. Again, I’m so lucky to have these amazing coaches and teammates!
During the stay-at-home orders because of the coronavirus situation what new training methods did you use to stay busy?
Although the coronavirus outbreak put softball to a halt, it opened up so many opportunities for me to improve as an all-around athlete. Because the fields were closed, I focused a lot more time on speed training and building muscle. Some new aspects of speed training that I introduced to my workouts through quarantine included cone and ladder drills that required me to stay low and explosive.
I also did workouts that mainly focused on body weight, which allowed for me to complete a lot of reps, which in turn not only built muscle, but also increased my stamina. These included push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, squats, etc. I also spent more time stretching during quarantine to help lengthen and strengthen my muscles. I introduced yoga and band work to my daily routine in order to acquire these gains.
I didn’t always have a workout partner, but I’m very fortunate that I have a batting cage at home, so I was also able to get a lot of tee and machine work in. And my sister — who played professional softball in Taiwan last summer and is my high school coach — and my father, made pretty good workout partners when they were available!
What is something you have faced in your life that has helped you become the person that you are today?
One of the major things that I have faced throughout my life that has made me the person I am today is taking all high-level classes in high school, and learning to balance school with softball, and everything else! Since third grade, I have been challenged to play the sport that I love the most while maintaining my GPA. I have definitely learned that without school there is no softball. Taking high-level classes alongside softball every day of the week has taught me organization, communication, drive … and I’ve learned procrastination doesn’t work!
What’s something that people would be surprised to learn about you?
People might be surprised to know my actual first name is McKenzie. In the softball world, and at home, I’ve always went by Mickey. People might also be surprised to learn that I’m a self-taught expert in pressure points. Yep, I can instantly immobilize you and make you feel like you’ve been hit with a taser! Oh, one other: when I was younger, I played in an all-girl’s national baseball tournament! I love baseball!
Do you have a secret talent/skill?
I can throw a really nasty overhand (and sidearm) curveball!
What was your most memorable (softball) moment of the summer?
Due to the coronavirus, our summer season got moved, and we weren’t even able to practice as a team through most of it. Towards the end of July, we were luckily still able to attend the Junior Olympic Cup in Spartanburg, SC. That was an amazing experience in itself, but afterwards we were able to take a trip to NC as a team and go tubing on one of the local rivers. After not seeing my favorite group of girls and coaches EVER, this was an amazing and memorable way to get back into the groove of things!
COMMITMENT ALERTS
Maddie Pomykalski, 2022, SS/3B, Chicago Cheetahs-Malito/Lincoln Way East High, IL, North Florida
2022 SS/3B 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝘿𝙄𝙀 𝙋𝙊𝙈𝙔𝙆𝘼𝙇𝙎𝙆𝙄 has verbally committed to 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙄𝙏𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙉𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙃 𝙁𝙇𝙊𝙍𝙄𝘿𝘼 !!
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We are 𝘽𝙀𝙔𝙊𝙉𝘿 proud of you @MaddiePomykals1 and we can’t wait to cheer you on at the next level !! #SWOOP #UNF pic.twitter.com/osvqHPg1Ou
— Chicago Cheetahs 18U Malito (@18uMalito) October 7, 2020
*** Scroll down to see more verbals and our tribute to Eddie Van Halen…
Erin Gibbs, 2022, P, Corona Angels/Cerritos High, CA, Abilene Christian
I am excited to announce that I will be continuing my education and playing division 1 softball at Abilene Christian University! #TearEmUp 💜 pic.twitter.com/HTyQfruI0K
— Erin Gibbs (@2022ErinGibbs) October 6, 2020
Angie Rama, 2022, 1B/3B, Team Long Island DeMarini/Archbishop Molloy High of Queens, NY, UMass
Beyond blessed to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at The University of Massachusetts. Forever grateful to my coaches, teammates and family for helping me get to the next level and achieve my dream! Go UMASS! ♥️🤍 @UMassSoftball @TLIDeMarini18u pic.twitter.com/J11yLxTmb9
— Angie (@AngieRama2022) October 6, 2020
Hannah Stubbs, 2022, P/MIF/OF, EC Bullets-Montgomery/East Coweta High, GA, Southern U
I'm so happy to announce that I have verbally committed to Southern University in Louisiana!! I want to thank my family and all my coaches who helped me get to where I am today. I cant wait to continue my academic and athletic career at the D1 level. GO JAGS!!💙💛 pic.twitter.com/YWvZQUeVw0
— Hannah Stubbs (@HannahS06306322) October 5, 2020
SOCIAL DISTANCING: SOFTBALL EDITION
Nice social social distancing move https://t.co/aqJYtHXP4O
— Carlos Arias (@Los_Stuff) October 7, 2020
ONE MORE GAME … AND WHEATIES
LeBron's first Wheaties box cover features the @IPROMISESchool. 🙌
(via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/4ThZ3PdwX9
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 7, 2020
RIP TO ROCK GOD EDDIE VAN HALEN
EVH – US Festival 1983 pic.twitter.com/Zfd9NOKv4O
— Monsters Of Rock® (@MonstersOfRock) October 7, 2020