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18u Head Coach & Board MemberAlicia Regnault
Graduated from Juniata College with a degree in instructional technology and educational studies. Alicia also minored in communication. She was the starting catcher and outfielder from 2014-2018. Alicia was also awarded during her sophomore-senior seasons the NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete award. In addition to making deans list with a GPA over a 3.7. She helped deliver her team during her junior year to the conference tournament. Alicia was also admitted into the Juniata College softball record book for career walks up at bat. While not at softball Alicia started her college's first project management team for the on campus technology solutions department.
After Juniata, she continued her studies to obtain her masters from Kent State University in educational technology. During that time she coached the College of Saint Elizabeth softball team now known as SEU. Alicia created the first softball winter clinic for the college to host and develop players where they got over 50 girls to attend. A huge accomplishment that Alicia had was being able to recruit one of her first players for CSE from California and getting her to commit to the school within months of getting into contact and watching her play virtually. Alicia has also been working for softball facilities and teams across NJ developing their skills one on one or in group settings. She ran winter clinics for 3 high school softball teams in Nj individually based on what they needed to work on. She also coached travel softball with In The Zone and now Jersey Girls. On the side Alicia provides athletes with private hitting and fielding lessons to enhance their skills. In addition to Alicia head coaching the 18u Jersey Girls team she is also pursuing another coaching job with college softball for the 2020-2021 season while also working as a technology specialist. |
BOARD MEMBER AND ASSISTANT COACH
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18u
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Maureen Kleczkowsi
Maureen brings 12+ years of direct coaching experience at all levels to this organization. She is a former college player, pitcher and currently stills plays competitively.
She also brings her expertise as a Certified Tincher Pitching Instructor to the Jersey Girls. This certification requires a minimum of 70 hours of training and continuous education is required in order to keep this Certification current. Tincher has the highest number of D1 commits out of any pitching organization. Tincher instructors are located throughout the United States as well as Canada, the Netherlands and other countries. Maureen focuses on injury prevention and correct body mechanics, not only in pitching but with all aspects of the game. She has run various softball leagues and clinics throughout the tri-state area. She has had success both at the coaching and playing levels and brings decades of experience to the organization. She is a member of the American College Athlete’s Hall is Fame. Maureen’s 12U team finished 3rd out of 68 teams at Nationals. She has multiple championships from 8U on up. Maureen also holds a Gold Medal from the NJ Senior Olympics 2019 as a pitcher which helped her team secure a berth in the National Senior Games. She looks forward to next year’s games in Florida and helping rebuild the Jersey Girls organization. |
Jennifer has played softball since she was 7. She played on many teams since then but in high school played on Edison angels 14u, Carteret kraze 16u, jersey girls gold 18u, and Colonia cyclones 23u. Jennifer has played varsity softball at Arthur L Johnson all 4 years. In college she plays 3rd base and shortstop. Currently plays at the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown, NJ and is going into her junior year this year. Jennifer is double majoring in Elementary education and English with a minor in special education and art.
She comes to Jersey Girls being able to effectively improve ones infield abilities while also knowing how to teach slapping and proper stealing to increase offense. Jennifer brings a positive outlook and keeps team moral high at all times. |
12U
Head COACH
Anita Karr
Anita karr graduated from Eastern Christian High School and was a pitcher for over 13 years and played on the very first 18U Jersey Girls team. While she attended the County College of Morris she was continuing to play as a pitcher. However she hurt her shoulder for the final time and wanted to put her softball effort and experience into assistant coaching 12U for Jersey Girls. After taking a break from coaching for a few years she has decided to return to her home club organization and head coach the 12U team.
12U
ASSISTANT COACH
Emily Mulligan
Emily mulligan graduated from Montville High School and continued her softball career at County College of Morris before finishing her B.S. in Exercise Physiology at the University of Miami. She was an All-State power hitting first baseman. After graduating high school, she started her coaching career as an assistant for the Jersey Girls 18U team. Emily took her knowledge from the field and applied it to the development of young athletes aspiring to be high level competitors. She spent 6 years coaching for the Jersey Girls before taking some time away. At County College of Morris, was named Player of the Year in her Region as a freshman. She was a two time first-team All Region, All Academic player and received the National Girls and Women in Sports Award. Emily has returned to coach the 12U Jersey Girls with Anita, her former teammate and one of the first players she had the privilege of coaching in her career.
