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Article by Austin SportsXpress Publisher Derek Castillo We got an early taste of Springtime in February. Can you believe I was wearing flip flops and a t-shirt in mid-February while enjoying an 85-degree day?

There’s nothing better than springtime in Austin. There’s tons of outdoor activities going on right in our own backyard.

On a recent drive to Bowie High School on a Sunday afternoon, there were a few dads and their boys practicing on the baseball field. The football and soccer practice fields were busy with dozens of flag football games. The tennis courts were full and the softball field was busy with a few players getting some extra work in. Oh, and there were a few dozen people on the track walking and running!

All of that is great proof that we live in an active neighborhood where exercise, team sports, and family events are a key part of who we are and what we do. It’s also further proof that what we’re doing at SportsXpress Austin is so vital to our community.

We’re telling your stories, and we’re featuring athletes and teams who are working towards something bigger than themselves.

In our third issue, you’ll meet Brendan Hansen. You may remember him for all the bling he won in the

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pool during the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympics (six medals), but did you know he’s coaching right here in Southwest Austin? He’s teaching our next Olympians and elite swimmers right over on Southwest Parkway.

You’ll also meet a young man whose goal is to make sure every kid has the equipment he needs to play baseball.

He started his efforts at Oak Hill Little League. Speaking of Oak Hill, the folks there are getting ready for a huge 50th anniversary party. You don’t want to miss it! Can you say, FIREWORKS! Plus, read what the ATX Knights are up to and learn why Austin Junior Volleyball is the top volleyball program in town.

Speaking of Oak Hill, the folks there are getting ready for a huge 50th anniversary party. You don’t want to miss it! Plus, read what the ATX Knights are up to and learn why Austin Junior Volleyball is the top volleyball program in town.

Enjoy this issue, and let us know if you have a great story to share. We’d love to hear from you!

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Oak Hill plans big 50th anniversary celebration Article by Austin SportsXpress The largest baseball and softball organization in Austin is ready to throw a heck of a party. Oak Hill Youth Sports Association (OHYSA) turns 50 this year, and organizers say they have a day full of events to celebrate.

“We will have a carnival, live music, food trucks, market, beer garden, and we’re excited to have fireworks to end the night,” said Traci Anderson, OHYSA Board Member.

The 50th Golden Anniversary Celebration will take place on Saturday, March 25th from noon to 10 p.m. at the Oak Hill fields. Admission is free.

“We will start with a parade of teams at noon. We’ll also have a Home Run Derby,” said Anderson.

The celebration will take the place of the usual Opening Day activities and the yearly Barbecue Cookout and Carnival.

OHYSA is also seeing a resurgence in registrations this spring. More than 800 kids will be playing ball at Oak Hill. That’s 100 more players than played last year. Softball is seeing a rise in participants. Wee Ball, which was featured in the November/December issue of SportsXpress, is seeing the biggest participation increase. It started with four teams in the fall; now, it’s up to 10 teams. Wee Ball helps three- and fouryear-olds learn the basics of the game.

Also, the league will have a new concession stand this season. It’s part

of a long list of capital improvements that OHYSA has worked towards over the last few years.

“There’s a lot of excitement this spring,” said Anderson. “The field conditions are great. Our capital improvements are taking shape, and we’re gearing up for our 50th anniversary celebration. It’s a big year!” www.ohysa.com

Sports Events Calendar March 4-5 Battle In Buda 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament March 5 Positive Coaching Alliance Chalk Talk, HEB Center, Cedar Park March 13-15 Spring Break Volleyball Camp, Austin Sports Center www.austinsportscenter.com March 13-17 Crux Crushers Camp www.cruxclimbingcenter.com March 19 Head for the Cure 5K Run/Walk

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Wade Pittsford Memorial Golf Tournament

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Dawgs remember beloved coach, award scholarships When golfers tee off at Grey Rock Golf Club on April 30th, they’ll do so in honor of a Bowie coach who is fondly remembered by family, friends, and the Bowie athletic family. The Wade Pittsford Memorial Golf Tournament keeps the memory of the former coach alive year after year.

“We wanted to make sure that

Wade was never forgotten,” said Jeff Ables, Bowie Head Football Coach.

“The tournament not only honors Wade, but we award a scholarship to a senior player that best exemplifies the characteristics of Wade.”

Pittsford died in 2003 after a tragic car accident near the end of his first season as an assistant football coach at Bowie.

The following year, the football program and booster club decided to honor his legacy by naming their annual golf

tournament after him.

All the money raised goes to the Bowie Football Booster Club, and to award the Pittsford Scholarship and several other scholarships.

“Every year we tell our kids about Wade and his character,” said Ables.

“We also wear ‘WP’ stickers on the back of our helmets for one game a year to honor him. He won’t be forgotten.”

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Bowie Baseball aiming for playoff run

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Degelia ushers in his first senior class Expectations are always high for the Bowie baseball team and this year is no exception. The Bulldogs have been to the playoffs for 16 consecutive years. The 2017 varsity squad hopes to make it 17.

“Our goal is always to win district and make a run in the playoffs,” said Head Coach Sam Degelia. “We can do that this year.”

The Dawgs return three starters (Matt Logan, Tyler Jean, and Jordan Landel) and will count on senior infielders Jared Castillo, Wade Smith, and Matthew Milliner to make big contributions. Jack Herbert should see plenty of playing time in the outfield. Juniors Jonathan Mendez, Matthew Wheeler, and Andrew Noack will bring varsity experience.

“I’m excited about our defense. They say defense wins championships, but we also like our hitting,” said Degelia.

The third piece of the puzzle is pitching. The Dawgs will count on senior Collin Beville to be a mainstay in the rotation.

Degelia has the Dawgs in three tournaments for the first time.

Bowie will play in the CenTex

Hardball Classic, The Hendrickson/Dripping Springs Tournament, and the AISD Tournament.

The Dawgs will play 17 games all during a three week span. Bowie will also take on Westwood in a featured game at Concordia University on March 13th at 7:30 p.m.

When district play starts in late March, the Dawgs will be challenged by a senior-laded team in Anderson and San Marcos, a team that had a deep playoff run last year in Class 5A. “This is my first senior class, and it is special,” said Degelia, now in his fourth season as head coach.

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Austin Junior Volleyball provides national exposure; competition for all skill levels Article by Austin Junior Volleyball, Photos by Sharon Ellman/Ellman Photography

12 Navy celebrates a big win in the Lone Star Classic Since Austin Junior Volleyball (AJV) was founded in 1984, the non-profit youth organization has held a tradition of training excellence. AJV chooses the best players in the Central Texas area to compete locally, regionally, and nationally in USA Volleyball sanctioned tournaments.

AJV fields 51 of Central Texas’ most competitive club volleyball teams for girls and boys ages 11 to 18. Since

1992, 21 of the 23 Austin AmericanStatesman Volleyball Players of the Year have been Austin Juniors athletes.

Four players have also been named the Gatorade Player of the Year for the entire state of Texas.

In addition to regional and statewide success, AJV teams have won six gold medals at the USA Junior National Championships along with one silver medal and seven bronze medals. At

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Julia Hashman (red), Maddie Brown and Emily Guerra celebrate match point these national tournaments, Austin Juniors’ athletes have received AllTournament honors 60 times.

Volleyball is a fun and lively sport, but playing club volleyball is a serious matter for many. Austin Juniors’ youth volleyball teams are meant as a vehicle for young athletes to master the game, and we travel around the country so athletes can be seen by college coaches in hopes of being recruited and receiving

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sportsfiles a college athletic scholarship. AJV even provides a full-time staff member that is dedicated to assisting its athletes in the recruiting process. In 33 years, more than 350 AJV athletes have continued their volleyball career in college.

But whether you are looking to compete in college or make your school team, Austin Junior Volleyball has the resources to allow you to achieve your goals. For athletes that aren’t ready for a club team, AJV offers an athletic development program with three different levels to build your fundamentals and increase your athleticism. AJV also offers a leaguestyle Academy program for kids under 14 to learn the value of team dynamics, which is crucial to high-level volleyball.

Ready to get involved? Austin Juniors won’t be holding club tryouts for the 2018 season until July, but kids can get involved with the organization by joining AJV’s athletic development program or attending Spring Break clinics and camps. Beginners can enroll in the four-week Level I program to learn the basic skills and rules of volleyball.

Players with a little more experience can join the skill-specific clinics for serving, passing, setting or hitting for more advanced instruction. Already have Spring Break plans? Don’t worry!

AJV offers camps and clinics all summer!

Visit austinsportscenter.com/programs to see available dates and register.

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2021 Premier Team competing throughout US Article by Austin SportsXpress The 2017 Spring/Summer select basketball season is underway, and the ATX Knights are poised for a breakout campaign. With more than 14 teams taking the court this season, two of which are in the Dripping Springs area, the ATX Knights are now serving more than 180 players throughout the year.

“I’m excited about the growth, but I’m really excited about the quality of coaches that we have added. They have tons of experience and believe in our philosophy and in what we do,” said Mike Robertson, Director of Operations for the ATX Knights.

Now drawing interest from all over the state with key additions Angelo Samudio from San Antonio and Wyatt Heston from the Leander/Cedar Park area, the 2021 ATX Knights Premier Team is one of the state’s best and is the face of the ATX Knights Program.

They will be traveling to National Showcase events all over the country this season with appearances in Tulsa, New Orleans, and Las Vegas. This group won a national championship in 2015 as sixth graders. This year, they feature one of the nation’s top ranked players in KJ Adams of St. Andrews Episcopal School. The 2021 crew will compete with the elite programs in the country, and a national championship is definitely a possibility.

“We’re also excited about our new mobile app that will be specific for our program. The new app will launch in mid-March,” said Robertson. “You’ll see more video, stats, and highlights for our premier level teams.”

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The ATX Knights take it back to the streets! Popular street ball tournament “Hoop-It-Up” returns to the black top thanks to the ATX Knights and their “Battle-In-Buda” 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Players from all over Central Texas will be traveling to Buda for this epic two-day event giving true meaning to “March Madness!” The event takes place on March 4th and 5th at the Buda City Park, located at 204 Old San Antonio Street. The competition will feature divisions from fourth grade all the way up to the high school varsity level.

On April 15th, the Knights will host

their second annual Spring Jam tournament drawing more than 60 teams from all over Texas. It’s an event that features some of the top regional talent in the area. This tournament is one of the higher quality and competitive tournaments in Central Texas with certified officials, trophy awards for tournament champions, and quality venues and court space the ATX Knights. Spring Jam continues to be a big hit! Registration is open. Visit www.atxknightsbasketball.com for more information.

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Beyond the Bases goes beyond Austin

Beyond the Bases equipment sale at Oak Hill

Local nonprofit provides baseball equipment for kids in need An idea to provide Beyond The underprivileged Bases founder, kids with baseball Brody Roush equipment has turned into a nonprofit organization that is helping kids all over the US and in the Dominican Republic. That’s not bad for an effort that started as a small National Honor Society service project!

“This organization has given me so much more than I have put into it,” said Brody Roush, founder of Beyond the Bases, a non-profit organization that provides new and gently used baseball equipment to kids who can’t afford to play. “What’s better than giving the gift of baseball?”

Roush started Beyond the Bases when he was in the eighth grade. While helping with tryouts at Oak Hill, he noticed that many parents couldn’t afford equipment for their children. Roush went home and cleaned up some of his old balls and gloves. His friends and neighbors did the same, and soon a non-profit was born. Since 2009, Beyond the Bases has provided nearly one thousand kids with baseball equipment and has raised more than $25,000.

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“One of my fondest memories was driving into the inner city of Houston and providing equipment to a baseball league run by a local pastor,” said Roush. “You should have seen the smiles on the kids’ faces. It was like Christmas came early for them. You can’t imagine the feeling of seeing the smiles on the faces of the kids when we hand them a bat or a glove. It’s a memory that never leaves you.”

Roush played little league at Oak Hill, graduated from St. Michael’s and is now a senior at Washington University in St. Louis. He’ll continue pursuing his graduate degree in Accounting and hopes to work in Major League Baseball. He also plans on keeping Beyond the Bases going.

“The goal is to find other high schoolaged kids and have them start their own chapters of Beyond the Bases. We have a 10th grader in New Jersey who wants to bring Beyond the Bases there. We’re excited where this can go,” said Roush.

While in St. Louis, Roush helped St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, Carlos Martinez, collect baseball gloves to give to kids in his hometown of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Beyond the Bases sent 125 gloves to the Dominican and hopes to continue to help Martinez reach even more kids.

Back in Austin, Beyond the Bases continues to make a difference by hosting Major League Baseball’s Pitch Hit & Run event. The one-day event is open to boys and girls ages seven to 14. This year’s event is set for 1:30 p.m.

St. Louis Cardinals’ pitcher, Carlos Martinez, meets young players in his hometown in the Dominican Republic

Two young players try out some bats at the annual Beyond the Bases equipment sale on April 8th at Oak Hill.

Do you have some old baseball stuff in the closet or in your garage?

You can donate your old baseball equipment at Oak Hill. Just look for the collection bins near the Pony Fields. For more information, visit www.beyondthebases.org or email beyondthebases@gmail.com.

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“Coach Hansen” relishes new role at ASC

Hansen with six of his seniors who have signed to swim in college in 2017 Article by Austin SportsXpress, Photos by AASA, NBC Olympics and SportsXpress

Former Olympic swimmer leads Austin Aquatics and Sports Academy It was the summer of 2012, and Brendan Hansen had just collected his sixth Olympic medal. His competitive swimming career was over, and he traveled the country recounting his story and reliving Olympic glory. Then, it was back to Austin, where he found himself on the outside of the pool.

“I started coaching 15 to 20 kids at Lost Creek Country Club,” said Hansen. “I realized that most of my

Hansen coaching Austin Swim Club’s National Team

conversations during that time were all about them. That’s when I caught the coaching bug. I was just as passionate about coaching as I was swimming competitively.”

A few months later, Kevin Thompson approached Hansen about a new aquatic and training facility he was building in Southwest Austin. He wanted Hansen on board. It took just one meeting for Hansen to realize Thompson’s facility, Austin Aquatics and Sports Academy (AASA), was the right fit for him. Hansen is now the general manager and part owner. He’s also the head coach of the Austin Swim Club where he leads the National Team comprised of talented swimmers with

eyes on collegiate swimming and more.

“The best part about it is that I get to work with people just as excited as I am. There’s a really genuine feel to the vibe of this place. Our goal is to make the two hours in the pool the best part of your day,” said Hansen.

Bowie High School’s Diana Dunn, 16, has worked with Hansen for nearly three years and is one of the fastest female swimmers on Austin Swim Club’s National Team. Last year she qualified for the US Olympic trials in the 200 Freestyle. It was a great experience for a young swimmer who has aspirations to compete internationally and to swim in college.

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Hansen talks with Bowie junior, Diana Dunn, at a recent workout “When Brendan took over in 2014, we knew he was a great swimmer but wondered how that would translate to coaching. It didn’t take long for us to realize that he’s done a fabulous job,” said Sandy Dunn, Diana’s mother. “He took eight female swimmers to Junior Nationals last year. That’s outstanding.”

Jaden Luo, 13, is a young swimmer who has worked with Hansen and has been a member of the Austin Swim Club for three years.

“He is progressing very well,” said John Luo, Jaden’s father. “Brendan has been great. I remember when my son was competing at an event at the

Matt Grevers, Brendan Hansen, Michael Phelps and Nathan Adrian after winning Gold in the 4x100m Medley Relay at 2012 Olympics time at the University of Texas. While swimming for the Longhorns from 2001 to 2005, he never lost a breaststroke event, was an All-American, and won 14 national championships.

“I really felt the city of Austin helped motivate me during my training for the three Olympics,” said Hansen. “I’d wake up dragging and not feeling up to working out, but on my way from South Austin to the UT pool, I’d see tons of people out running and exercising. I thought if they can do it, so can I!”

UT Swim Center, Brendan took him aside and made a few tweaks to his technique. The very next day [Jaden] shaved seconds off his time in the 200 breaststroke.”

Hansen says 125 kids have come through AASA and are now ambassadors of the program.

“We teach accountability, responsibility, and morals. We also help our swimmers realize that a strong commitment level is part of the process to achieving their goals. My goal is to teach them how to be good human beings,” said Hansen.

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