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Past Articles
Please click on each link below for included articles by Linda Derk
"In The Game"
Coaching 101: Starts With A Solid Coaching Philosophy
"In The Game"
"Will The Real Game Of Softball PLEASE STEP FORWARD?"
"In The Game"
Proper Prior Planning Prevents Pathetically Poor Performance
"In The Game"
Get Fired Up! What Motivates An Athlete To Be Successful And Stay In The Game?
"In The Game"
If You're Not In The Game, Are YOU In The Game?
"In The Game"
Starting A New Program
"In The Game"
An Ordinary Kid... Ready to be Extraordinary - April Ortenzo
"In The Game"
Recruiting: Unofficial vs. Official visit
"In The Game"
Keeping all options open... a lesson in "Never say never."
"In The Game"
Summer Recruiting "Keeping Perspective"
"In The Game"
Catching - Getting Your Catcher's Quality Practice Time
"In The Game"
Tough Times Mean Tough Choices; Choosing A Summer Travel Team That Is Right For Your Daughter and Budget
"In The Game"
Know the Count. The Mental Approach For A Successful Hitter

Linda Derk

Owner LDI Inc

Personal: Born 2/26/1965; parent’s Ronald and Veronica; Twin sister Karen, Sister Judy, Brothers Ron and Bob. I make my home in St. Petersburg Florida where I enjoy working on my house,  working out, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Head Coaching Experience:

2009- Present-Admiral Farragut Academy

2001-2006- Palm Beach CC

2003- NY/NJ Juggernaut National Professional Fastpitch

1998-2001- Tampa Bay Firestix Women’s Professional Softball League

1995-1998- Indiana State University

1998-1990- East Stroudsburg University

Assistant Coaching:

1990- Urisinus College

1991- Drexel University

1991-1994- Temple University

1994-1996- United States Military Academy

Awards/Honors:

2008- Little League Aruba Service Award

2003- Slippery Rock University Hall of Fame

2000- St. Leo Women of the Year Award (TEAM)

2000- Girl Scout Community Service Award

1999- WPSL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM

1999- WPSL COACH OF THE YEAR

1999- WPSL All-Star Coach

1998- First Full-time Head Coach in WPSL History

1987- Captain basketball/softball team: 4 year letter winner

1986- PSAC Basketball Champions

1986- NCAA Div. II Sweet 16 Basketball Participant