| 16 & Under Head Coach - Katie Hamilton Katie enteres her fourth year as a Danes coach. Before becoming a coach Katie was a standout Danes player for 3 years. Katie not only served as a member of the pitching staff, but also started games at all 4 infield positions. Katie holds the honor of being the first Dane ever to have her #24 uniform retired in 2002. Katie has recently been promoted from the associate head coach of 18's to the Head Coach role at 16-and-under. She replaces a good friend and long time 16's Coach Becky Peterson and Kari Kallio. Katie graduated from Eau Claire Memorial (WI) High School in 1998 and attends Winona State University in Winona, MN where she was a member of their softball team her freshman year. Katie's family includes her dad and former Danes coach Joe Hamilton, her mom, Cindy, and brother, Andy, who lives and works in the Chicagoland area. |
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| Steph Farenbaugh Steph "Hoyt" will be in her first year as an assistant coach after a sucessful 3 year run as a player. Steph player her HS ball at McLoed West High School in Brownton, MN and has moved on to Minnesota State University at Mankato. Steph will bring the ability to work with infielders and outfielders and help develop small ball skills in our young 16U team. |