An Exclusive interview with Softball Olympians Jenni Finch, Jessica Mendoza and Crystal Bustos
- By Christopher Annino
- Jun 15, 2016
- 2 min read
This year it is said by Bridgeport Bluefish Manager that Olympian Jenni Finch is set to become the first female manager in professional baseball history. Finch will serve as a guest manager for the Bridgeport Bluefish when they host the Maryland Blue Crabs several weeks ago. Several years ago at America’s Game’s Annual Baseball and Softball Coaches Convention I had the chance to meet Softball Olympic Champions Jennie Finch and Jessica Mendoza, Crystl Bustos, and Legendary UCLA Coach Sue Enquist.
Jessica Mendoza gave a special presentation about the importance of resistance training “I think resistance training with rubber bands makes a whole lot of difference. It really helps with stamina, speed and certain core strength which is crucial in this sport” said Jessica Mendoza.
Crystl Bustos who runs several programs for inner city kids spoke about the importance of mentoring she also said several key mistake soft ball coaches make when training young female athletes. “Coaches need to remember that a woman’s body is different than a mans especially when it comes to training the legs. A lot of coaches like to weight train that is a huge problem because women’s muscles develop a lot different then men’s. And it can result in serious injury” Bustos later added “ in regards to Softball being back in the Olympics, I think it will happen again. It’s a fast growing sport and the world is really starting to recognize it.”
Later on that night in an exclusive Jenni Finch said “I am a pitcher and the thing to know for anyone who is thinking about being a pitcher is they shouldn’t just focus on one position. They should try to play as many positions as they can, this will help them understand the game better. The secrete to my success was I always got to the park early and left later then anyone else. It is hard work but if you want it enough you can do it” said Finch. For more information on the World Softball Coaches Convention at the Mohegan Sun go to http://www.softballcoachesclinic.com/site/
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