18u elite – 2023-24
Summer 2024 Schedule
June 8-9 — USA Softball Summer Strikeout (Sterling, VA)
June 13-15 — Pennsbury Summer Showcase (Ewing, NJ)
June 22-23 — Loudoun Firecracker (Loudoun, VA)
June 29-30 — USA Softball Cherry Bomb (Sterling, VA)
July 11-14 — Legendary Summer Scorcher Showcase (VA Beach, VA)
July 20-21 — USSSA MD Summer Sizzler (Howard Co, MD)
July 26-28 — New England’s Finest Showcase (Plainville, MA)
2023-24 Players
Katie Demmel
#3, P, OF
Class of 2024,
West Potomac HS
Kate Daly
#7, SS, OF
Class of 2024,
John Paul the Great HS
Emma Fleming
#9, OF, 2B
Class of 2024, Woodson HS
Shea Studdiford
#75, C, 3B
Class of 2025,
West Potomac HS
Aarti Nachnani
#5, C, IF, OF
Class of 2025,
Mt Vernon HS
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.