MEET THE SOUTHERN OREGON COACHES Dedication. Expertise. Passion. We feel extremely fortunate and blessed to be able to offer some of the BEST coaching talent in Southern Oregon! Each one of our instructors has been vetted, approved and background checked by our administration. ​ Our coaches and members all share a common belief in promoting encouragement and positive reinforcement, which is vital for positive growth in individual and team-based success. It is our hope that these lessons and valuable skills gained will carry forward to the next level and be used for on and off the field. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Our promise to our players, their parents and our community; we will give our athletes everything they need to meet and exceed their goals, soar beyond their dreams and thrive in our program in a healthy, supported and fun environment. Our goal is to help each and every player reach their full potential on and off the field and get to the next level. Blackout-Simeona 10U 10U Head Coach Bruce Simeona ​ ​ Bruce Simeona Blackout-Simeona 10U 10U Assistant Coach Ryan Garrett ​ ​ Ryan Garrett Blackout-Simeona 10U 10U Assistant Coach Brandi Schoneberger ​ ​ Brandi Schoneberger Blackout-Rivero 14U 14U Assistant Coach Kayla Bailey ​ ​ Kayla Bailey Blackout-Rivero 14U 14U Assistant Coach Kyle Kaufman ​ ​ Kyle Kaufman Blackout-Rivero 14U 14U Head Coach Robert Rivero ​ ​ Robert Rivero Blackout-Rivero 14U 14U Assistant Coach Ella Ivens ​ ​ Ella Ivens Blackout-Morton 12U 12U Head Coach Jes Morton jesmorton12@gmail.com ​ Jes Morton Blackout-Morton 12U 12U Assistant Coach Trista Morton trista.jaymes@gmail.com ​ Trista Morton Blackout-Lerma 16U 16U Assistant Coach Kevin Nottingham ​ ​ Kevin Nottingham Blackout-Lerma 16U 16U Assistant Coach Jeanetta Woodside ​ ​ Jeanetta Woodside Blackout-Lerma 16U 16U Head Coach Luis Lerma ​ ​ Luis Lerma Blackout-Hobbs 12U 12U Head Coach Joli Hobbs ​ ​ Joli Hobbs Blackout-Hobbs 12U 12U Assistant Coach Andy Farber ​ ​ Andy Farber Blackout-Gilinsky 10U 10U Coach Bob Gilinsky ​ ​ Bob Gilinsky Blackout-Gilinsky 10U 10U Assistant Coach Dominique Schilling ​ ​ Dominique Schilling Blackout-Gilinsky 10U 10U Assistant Coach Kelly Christinsen ​ ​ Kelly Christinsen Blackout-Crippen 16U NA Head Coach Dan Crippen ​ ​ Dan Crippen

Kaitlin Ryder My name is Kaitlin Ryder and I'm a former NCAA Division 1 student-athlete. I played softball at the University of Texas at El Paso for four years. While at UTEP, I was voted team captain my junior and senior season. For the Miners, I played a total of 198 games; starting in 181 games at catcher, outfield, or as the designated player. I saw the plate 547 times as a Miner. I finished my career with a batting average of .335, totaling 183 hits... with 18 of those hits being home runs. A slugging percentage of .501, an on-base percentage of .405, and a total fielding percentage of .972. Weights and conditioning were also an important aspect in my overall performance. I excelled in the weight room, holding records in Bench Press, Hang Clean, Back Squat, and Deadlift. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from UTEP. I continued my education at Arizona State University where I earned a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. During my four years at UTEP, I earned multiple scholastic and athletic honors, including: C-USA Player and Hitter of the Week (05/07/2018) 2017 UTEP Softball Most Valuable Player 2017 All-C-USA Second Team 2017 C-USA Preseason Team C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) NFCA Scholar-Athlete (2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17) UTEP GPA: 3.69 ASU GPA: 3.36 Prior to UTEP, I played high school softball at Chatsworth Charter High School in Los Angeles, California. During my senior season, we had the honor of playing in the City Section Division 1 Championship at UCLA. During high school travel ball, I played on OC Batbusters 18U Gold, SoCal Pumas, American Pastime, and I finished my high school travel ball experience with SoCal 3D. I earned multiple accolades including: All-City First Team West Valley First Team Most Valuable Player Offensive Player of the Year I have worked with athletes in Texas, California, and Oregon; ranging from the ages of 10-18, both male and female. In 2018, I was an assistant softball coach for the 14U NW Bullets, a nationally ranked top 25 team. I coach all positions on the field. However, I specialize in catching, outfield, and hitting. Not only do I believe in the physicality of the athlete, but I place an emphasis on the mentality an athlete needs in order to be successful. I ensure that the athletes that I work with are prepared for adversity, hardships, the game, and most importantly, life.

Coach Kayla Bailey (14U) <<< Back I have been coached/skilled by many influential mentors and athletes through my years with little league, fast pitch, and collegiate fast pitch. When I found out at a young age the extent of passion I felt for this game, I knew I wanted to do whatever necessary to be a collegiate player. When I became a collegiate player and graduated, I knew now that my next step would be giving back what I have learned and experienced and be as influential as my mentors and coaches before me. My coaching philosophy dials down to two things: Education and mental strength. You can teach over and over the mechanics and give players tools to be successful physically, but what defers a good athlete to a great athlete is mental toughness. I believe I was only as great as my mind allowed me to be. Corban University | Rachel Martin - Salem, OR 01/2018 - 06/2020 I transferred to Salem University to extend my education and continue to obtain my bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology. While succeeding in my educational journey, I was given the opportunity to continue to be a starting catcher and clean-up hitter. I graduated on the dean's list Spring of 2020. Due to the COVID pandemic, our spring season was cut short. My last at bat as a collegiate athlete was a grand slam to end my senior season as a collegiate student athlete. Simpson University | Wayne Stower - Redding, CA 08/2016 - 01/2018 During my two years with Simpson University, Coach Stower led us to the NAIA National Tournament while being ranked 7th in the nation. I was the starting catcher for 2 years while attending school obtaining my degree in Psychology. in 2017, I was given the honor of receiving All-Pac Defensive Catcher of the Year for 2016/17 season. All American 18U Gold | Kelly Jackson - Sacramento, CA 01/2014 - 07/2016 Kelly Jackson is a former All-Pac-10 player who won a gold medal with the 1992 USA Olympic Team and was a 1996 USA Olympic Team finalist. She has been instrumental in my growth as an athlete on and off of the playing field. She gave me intense mental training to become a collegiate athlete and be successful at all aspects of the game. Corban University , Salem, OR 06/2020 Bachelor of Arts: Forensic Psychology Energy, fun, positive, motivation Energy, fun, positive, motivation Energy, fun, positive, motivation Coach Bailey coaching up a player. Some pre-game fun with Kayla and the 16U team. Kayla with the "Homerun Queen" Jocelyn Alo at Lithia Fields in Medford, Oregon

< Back Morton-12U takes 1st Place at LS 12U TURF WARS 2024 Tournament. Web Administrator Apr 21, 2024 Blackout Morton 12U finished the weekend undefeated by outscoring opponents 61-8 over six games. Weekend Summary The Southern Oregon Blackout 12U Morton team played hard and scored 61 runs while allowing just 6 runs against the other teams in the tournament over the weekend as they ended up undefeated and champions . Morton 12U cruised during the first two games on sunday by defeating Wilsonville Wildcats 12U Van Meter and Lady Rogues 12U, allowing no runs in the process. In the championship round, the number one seed Blackout team and second seeded Deschutes Defenders 12U Wolfe were slated to do battle. The game featured strong bats and exceptional defensive plays by both teams to keep the game close for 7 innings. In the end, Blackout was able to pull away with some critical defensive plays and steady pitching to claim the championship trophy winning 5-3 . The championship is the first for this season as the team finished runner ups previously in the last 2 tournaments so congratulations Southern Oregon Blackout 12U Morton! Previous Next

< Back Rivero-14U takes 1st place trophy at Spring Fling Tourney in Medford, Oregon. Web Administrator Mar 24, 2024 Blackout Rivero 14U balled all weekend to claim the championship trophy against WA Ladyhawks Riley. Weekend Summary Southern Oregon Blackout 14U Rivero team finished another great weekend of softball by winning the 14U Spring Fling championship and ending with a 6-1 record for the tournament. 14-Rivero opened up pool play on saturday with solid win over Lil Rebels Oregon Richardson 14-0, followed by a 0-9 loss to WA Ladyhawks Riley before bouncing back against Comets Fastpitch 21-0. The record was good enough to give Blackout the 3rd seed go ing into bracket play on sunday. The first semi-final victories were against Lil Rebels and Comets on sunday. The semifinal game was against a familiar foe in Lazershow, who beat Blackout Rivero 14U in an earlier previous tournament to claim the championship, but this his time Blackout-14U got the win and defeated Lazershow 10-5 to move on to the championship round. In the championship round, Blackout 14U faced off with the number 1 seed in WA Ladyhawks Riley (also gave Blackout it's only loss on saturday) . This time Blackout-Rivero 14U battled all game and held down the lead to win the championship trophy by a score of 11-8 . Previous Next

< Back Morton-12U finished Runner ups at LS Spring Fling Tournament. Web Administrator Mar 24, 2024 Blackout Morton-12U finished the weekend 6-2 and second place overall at Spring Fling 12U Tourney that was held in Medford, Oregon. Weekend Summary The Southern Oregon Blackout 12U Morton team played hard and balled out against the other teams in the tournament over the weekend playing a total of 8 games and finishing with a 6-2 record and runner up to very solid Sherwood Fireball 12U team. In the championship round, the number one seed Sherwood Fireball 12U team and Blackout Morton 14U were slated to do battle again . Once again, the fireballs solid pitching effort held the Blackout bats to 1 run to claim the championship trophy winning 5-1 . You could say it was a great weekend for all the Southern Oregon Blackout teams as they all showed up and represented the organization well. Previous Next

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Latest News and Updates Jun 3, 2024 Gilinsky-10U takes 3rd Place at NAFA West Coast Challenge Tournament Blackout Gilinsky 10U went 2-2 to claim 10U 3rd Place Trophy in Eugene, Oregon. Read More Jun 3, 2024 Morton-12U finishes Gold 2nd Place at Bend Summer Clash Tournament Blackout fell short in the championship game to Deschutes Defenders Read More May 27, 2024 Simeona-10U takes First place at Boatnick 2024 10U Tournament. Blackout Simeona 10U went undefeated to claim 10U first place Trophy in Grants Pass, Oregon. Read More May 27, 2024 Morton-12U takes 1st Place at Boatnik Tournament. Blackout Morton 12U finished the weekend undefeated by outscoring opponents 67-10 over five games. Read More May 13, 2024 Simeona-10U takes First place at LS Halloween In May 10U Tournament. Blackout Simeona 10U went undefeated all weekend to claim the Halloween In May 10U first place Trophy. Read More Apr 21, 2024 Morton-12U takes 1st Place at LS 12U TURF WARS 2024 Tournament. Blackout Morton 12U finished the weekend undefeated by outscoring opponents 61-8 over six games. Read More Mar 24, 2024 Simeona-10U takes 1st Place at LS 10U Spring Fling Tournament. Blackout Simeona 10U went undefeated all weekend to claim the Spring Fling 10U first place Trophy. Read More Mar 24, 2024 Rivero-14U takes 1st place trophy at Spring Fling Tourney in Medford, Oregon. Blackout Rivero 14U balled all weekend to claim the championship trophy against WA Ladyhawks Riley. Read More Mar 24, 2024 Gilinsky-10U claims 2nd place overall at LS Spring Fling 10U Tournament. Blackout Gilinsky10U finished the weekend 4-3 and runner up in Spring Fling 10U Tourney in Medford, Oregon. Read More Mar 24, 2024 Morton-12U finished Runner ups at LS Spring Fling Tournament. Blackout Morton-12U finished the weekend 6-2 and second place overall at Spring Fling 12U Tourney that was held in Medford, Oregon. Read More Mar 10, 2024 Rivero-14U claims Second place overall at LS Spring Forward 14U Tournament. Blackout Rivero fell short to Lazershow 14U in the championship game on sunday night in Redding, CA. Read More Mar 10, 2024 Simeona-10U takes First place at LS Spring Forward 10U Tournament. Blackout scores double digit runs in each of all the bracket play games sunday to claim the 10U first place Trophy. Read More Jan 29, 2024 Blackout 18U Brown Runner Up in Redding Round Up 18U Tournament. Resilience and grittiness falls just short in the championship game. Read More

< Back Black Out Team Tryouts On May 5th! Web Administrator May 6, 2024 TRYOUTS - All Teams (14U, 16U, 18U) at Fagone Field in Medford Oregon. Blackout will be hosting open tryouts for the upcoming summer season. Tryouts will take place at Fagone Field in Medford and will be held on Sunday May 5th. We strongly encourage everyone that is interested in joining the program to participate and show up. We also welcome those seeking to know more about us to stop in and ask any questions you may have about our upcoming summer season. Player participants, don't forget to pre-register today! Previous Next

< Back 18U Brown Tourney-Bound Web Administrator Jan 27, 2024 18U Brown Tourney-Bound this weekend in Redding, CA (1/27-1/28) Southern Oregon Blackout 18U Brown will be playing in Redding, CA this weekend in the "Redding Round Up" Tournament put on by Legacy Sports. This tournament currently features seven 18U teams from California and Oregon. Pool play schedule for Blackout on Saturday is as follows: Date Time 3rd Base Dugout 1st Base Dugout Location G1 Sat 1/27 11:50 AM C-4 Hemstead Southern Oregon Blackout Brown Pawtucket G2 Sat 1/27 2:40 PM Powerhouse Fastpitch Southern Oregon Blackout Brown Pawtucket G3 Sat 1/27 4:05 PM Nor Cal Aftershock Southern Oregon Blackout Brown Pawtucket Bracket Play Sun 1/28 All day TBD TBD TBA *Times and locations subject to change To keep up with the latest updates for scores and standings use the button below and filter for Southern Oregon Blackout 18U Brown. Can't make it to Redding? No problem! We will be streaming all the 18U games this weekend over Gamechanger. Those that do not use gamechanger and would like to view the live streaming will need to download the gamechanger app on their cell phone device and create an account. BLACKOUT-Brown 18u are tracking games, stats, and videos on GameChanger. Download the app Create an account Search for “ BLACKOUT-Brown 18u ” Join the team! For more tournament information, visit Legacy Sports website at https://legacysportsfastpitch.com/home Previous Next