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Name: Kelly Jackson
Date registered: May 27, 2011
URL: http://www.coachingafemaleathlete.com

Biography

About Us Kelly Jackson & Keri Casas Kelly is the Owner and President of All American Softball, Inc. where she has provided elite softball instruction for the past 16 years. Attending Arizona State University on a full athletic scholarship gave Kelly the start to success in athletics and life. As a standout in collegiate and professional fastpitch, Kelly uses her knowledge and skill of the game to train young female athletes mentally and physically. Kelly also runs the successful College Prep Program designed for high school or junior college female athletes who want to prepare themselves for collegiate softball. The program provides athletes with exposure to, and networking with, colleges and universities nationwide. Kelly is proud to have sent over 300 student-athletes to various collegiate softball programs all over the United States including but not limited to: Arizona State, University of Arizona, Temple University, University of Kansas, Syracuse University, UC Davis, Virginia Tech, Sacramento State University, Cal Poly, Fresno State, Chico State, Hawaii-Hilo, San Francisco State, Cal State Fullerton, Rutgers University, Southern Mississippi University, Sonoma State University, Santa Clara University. EDUCATION: Kelly received a Bachelor of Sciences from Arizona State University in Sociology. Prior to her business, Kelly worked for Job Corps for 4 years aiding and counseling underprivileged and troubled youth. Kelly has taken her experiences in her education and as a devoted mentor to a wide range of young adults to develop and mentally prepare female athletes bound for collegiate softball. Keri Casas- Keri is the Director of Operations as well as an instructor at All American Softball, Inc. Keri has provided lessons to beginning, intermediate, advanced, and College Prep athletes for over 5 years. Keri is a graduated athlete from Kelly Jackson’s College Prep Program from which she received a collegiate scholarship as a pitcher and hitter to Syracuse University. Keri works as an instructor of all ages providing private lessons, group lessons, summer camps, and clinics. She also works for the College Prep Program preparing athletes for the enduring road to collegiate softball through training, recruiting, and academics. Keri is proud to have trained and worked with several athletes who have achieved their collegiate softball goals at various colleges and universities such as: San Jose State, Sonoma State, Occidental College, Simpson University, UC Davis, Felician College, San Francisco State, Williamette, Montana State University, Emerson College. EDUCATION: Keri received a Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University double majoring in Education and History. She also holds her New York State Teaching Credentials in secondary education, with an emphasis in Social Sciences. Keri has taught in both urban and suburban high schools and junior highs where she was able interact, teach, and mentor several different young adults from all walks of life. Keri brings her knowledge of teaching and mentorship to All American Softball, Inc where she enjoys watching her athletes grow, mature, and mentally prepare themselves for collegiate softball.

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