18u Mt Vernon Magic elite
Coaches Karen Walker, Juan Gonzalez, & Anil Nachnani
2025-2026 Roster
Celia Anbinder
C, 3B, 1B
Class of 2026, Washington-Liberty HS
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#20
Moly Daly
P, 3B, SS
Class of 2028, John Paul the Great
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#53
Anannya Jadhav
P, 3B, 1B
Class of 2026, Briar Woods HS
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#8
Annie Simon
SS, 2B, OF
Class of 2026, Bishop Ireton HS
#32
Lilah Hoffman
OF, MIF, P
Class of 2026, Washington-Liberty HS
#24
Mae Juliano
P, 2B, OF
Class of 2027, Woodson HS
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#43
Isla Langham
OF, MIF
Class of 2028, South County HS
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#12
Hannah Nilame
C, 3B, LF
Class of 2026, Wakefield HS
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#2
Bethany Panza
C, 3B, 1B
Class of 2026, HB Woodson/Yorktown HS
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#31
Zoe Schroeder
P, 1B
Class of 2027, Washington-Liberty HS
#13
#34
Brianna Tucker
OF, MIF
Class of 2027,
Hayfield HS
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#16
Alana Watkins
C, OF
Class of 2026,
Thomas Jefferson HS
#28
Reece Wilder
MIF, 3B
Class of 2026,
Wakefield HS
#14
Addison Zeigler
OF, 3B
Class of 2026,
South Lakes HS
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#26
Summer 2026 Schedule
| May 30-31 | USSSA Stingrays Showcase (Sterling, VA) | |
| June 6-7 | USSSA Firebirds Beltway Barn Burner (Sterling, VA) | |
| June 18-20 | Pennsbury Showcase (Ewing, NJ) | |
| June 27-28 | USA Softball Cherry Bomb (Sterling, VA) | |
| July 9-11 | Legendary Summer Scorcher Showcase (VA Beach, VA) | |
| July 16-19 | USA Softball Eastern Nationals (Sterling, VA) | |
| July 31-Aug 2 | New England’s Finest Showcase (Plainville, MA) |
18U News and Updates
18U Elite Coaching Staff
Karen Walker
Karen has coached fast pitch softball for approximately 20 years, from recreational coach-pitch to all travel age groups as well as public and private high school teams. Karen played college softball at Bowdoin College, where her daughter Nancy also played softball, albeit on the wrong side of the plate. (Karen was a catcher whereas Nancy was a pitcher). Karen currently coaches the 18u Magic and focuses on pitchers, catchers, and slappers. She also gives private pitching lessons, as does Nancy. Karen is a litigation attorney as her day job.
Juan Gonzalez
Juan has coached fast pitch softball for over 18 years, at all recreational and travel levels. He is currently head coach at Washington-Liberty High School, and previously coached at Bishop Ireton High School. Juan currently coaches the 18u Magic and focuses on hitters and infielders. He is a sought-after hitting coach who works with players from all over the DMV. By day, Juan is a highly regarded defense cyber-intelligence specialist.
Craig Stowers
Craig has coached fast pitch softball for over 10 years, from 10u through 18u. He is also a well-known fast pitch umpire who umpires high school, college, and national tournaments. Craig is the CEO of Ramarc Solutions, an Information Technology company with global operations. Craig focuses on all aspects of the game including advanced defense and strategy.
Anil Nachnani
Anil has coached all ages of baseball and softball for over ten years. He attended Saint Stephens School for high school and received his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University. Anil is a Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley. He focuses on hitters, outfielders, and middle infielders.