Softball Background:
Gina was raised on softball like many girls in Southern California. She comes from San Diego where she played catcher for Patrick Henry High with MVP honors in softball and female athlete of the year in 1987. Gina went on to play Division 1 softball for UC Santa Barbara between 1988 and 1992, starting in every game for 4 years staight. Since then, Gina has coached, played and umpired many local and national softball teams.

Softball Philosophy:
I approach softball as a lifelong activity that builds character, teamwork, physical fitness and career success. I think students who choose to participate in sports are mentally stronger and more connected to their college experience. I believe that each player is a student first, and an athlete second. My main goal is for each player to graduate, to transfer to a university or to prepare for a successful career path. The first thing I do when I sit down with a recruit is I ask her to define future goals, and guide her to various MSJC Student Services which cover every aspect of student success (Financial Aid, Career Prep, Learning Skills, Matriculation, etc). My secondary goal in coaching is to share my passion for softball, and to train young athletes to play the game as it should be played... with sportsmanship, enthusiasm, teamwork and performing at one's maximum potental. I respect players who work hard at improving, and I choose players who play for their teammates. Fastpitch is a high-energy, exciting sport which requires focus, determination and trust on the field.

 

 

Favorite Sport Movies:
Vision Quest 1985
Wildcats 1986
Tin Cup 1996
Without Limits 1997
Field of Dreams 1997
The Waterboy 1998
Any Given Sunday 2000
Seabiscuit 2004
Friday Night Lights 2005
Coach Carter 2005

Education:
M.A. SDSU Education Leadership
M.S. SDSU Exercise Physiology
B.S. UCSB Biopsychology
Minor UCSB Athletic Coaching