D&M Sports Training and Fitness

Week 2!! She won a challenge cook!! 🏆🥇 And of course did the Griddy 😂

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I couldn’t not make these shirts after episode one 🤷🏼‍♀️ love you Micaela 😬. A censored and uncensored version.

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Fitness + Friends = Fun!! For the month of December I’m running a special. Any morning sessions you can bring a friend for free! Not a member?! No problem, you can still come and pay for one session and bring a friend. Contact Darcy to set up an appointment 412-480-8953

Don’t forget to take advantage and get $5 off of a great workout tomorrow! Contact Darcy 412-480-8953

Get $5 dollars off any session on “Small Business Saturday” November 25th, 2023. A perfect time to work off that Thanksgiving meal and support our small business. Hope to see ya soon 🙂 Please contact Darcy at (412) 480-8953 to reserve your time slot.

It’s a nice day to take some 100 # dumbbells for a ride ☀️

Our latest news...

The biggest news out of D&M Sports Training facility is that the hitting program will begin very soon! Micaela is working on creating new drills, interactive worksheets, and better visuals to help in training this fall/winter.

She will be increasing her hourly rate to $90 to cover the expenses of new upgraded equipment (Blast 3D upgrade - Rapsodo upgrade), new A.I apps to help with at-home training), increased business insurance, and increased facility rent for building upgrades. The increase in cost for lessons will increase the value and quality of her lessons and will absolutely help her athletes achieve their goals.

The price increase will not begin until Sept 13th which will give everyone close to a month to adjust budgets and plan ahead.

Micaela thanks you for your support, continued support, and trust in her that she is always doing her best to be better and do more for her athletes. Her gratitude and appreciation of your business is beyond communicating. Micaela is looking forward to helping all her athletes improve their performance and reaching their FULL potential.

D&M FACILITY INSTRUCTOR UPDATE

MICAELA MINNER:
I will still be training the swing mechanics and timing mechanics through September and first week in October. This allows me to prep all athletes with a good swing and understanding of timing for the hitting program which begins in October. The hitting program will consist of the breakdown of:
1. hitting different pitches - curve /screw /drop /rise /changeup
2. increasing balance / flexibility / hand-eye coordination / eye strength
3. understanding the metal game consisting of mental toughness / grit / confidence / focus / concentration
4. becoming game ready - increasing hitting IQ / managing at-bats and making adjustments mid at-bat / understanding the umpire / learning all aspects of a quality at-bat
(MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON PROGRAM TO COME IN THE OCTOBER NEWSLETTER)

MANDEE LUERS:
Mandee Luers, former Kent State pitching coach, who is working in her own lane at D&M Sports Training facility offers pitching lessons! She has limited availability but is taking on new clients. The time slot that is most available is 3pm. She can be reached at 3303401083

DARCY THOMPSON:
Darcy is the strength/conditioning - speed/agility coach at D&M Sports Training facility and offers classes every week day and Saturdays. She has morning openings for adults and afternoon classes for younger athletes. She can be reached at 4124808953 . If an athlete is wanting to be at their best and feel prepared to play competitively in their sport, they will have an advantage if they train supplementally with Darcy. She gets results. As for adults, when you make your health and fitness a priority, adulting and dealing with all the life stressors will magically become a lot easier to handle. Reach out soon to get in Darcy's fall schedule!

"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing." - Pele

UNAVAILABLE DATES FOR SEPTEMBER
9/8 - 9/10 in Maryland
9/16 - 9/17 - DJ'ing an event
9/19 - 9/23 -in Texas for 20th HS reunion

BATTING INSIGHT

The external rotation of the front hip (also known as the lead hip) during hitting is a crucial component of generating power and maximizing bat speed. This movement is a key factor in creating torque and transferring energy from the lower body to the upper body, ultimately contributing to a powerful and effective swing. This technical physically challenging movement will also allow for the hands to stay inside the ball and allow the body to have hinge at the hip. While the front hip externally rotates, the back hip (trail hip) internally rotates to provide stability and balance during the swing. This counter-rotation helps prevent over-rotation of the hips and allows the batter to maintain control over the swing. BOOM! This is my main focus this fall season physically. And all the athletes that have had a lesson at the end of the summer doing the breakdown KNOW THIS!!!!!!

Danielle Gibson is leading the way in the Athletes Unlimited league! Here she is hitting a bomb!

September News Letter - Our latest news, upgrades, & availability Click here for an update from SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER 2023!

Don’t forget to sign up for the challenge!! Registration is live.

http://springcleaningchallenge2023.wodifyrise.com

The challenge is all online and you do not have to be a member of D&M Sports Training to participate, anyone can join!! You will receive tips and be accountable for healthy eating, workouts (at home workouts and stretching routines are included, no gym membership necessary), water intake, sleep, and more! The cost is $40 to enter and the top 3 challengers will WIN a cash prize!

New classes opening up! I have new time slots for adult classes, kid sport specific classes, and limited one-on-one slots. There are morning and evening openings available. Please contact me for more information.

Getting some outdoor work in!!

**New ** Morning time fitness slots opening!!!
New times for morning fitness classes opening for both beginners and advanced classes. Also there are couple of one on one slots (limited) left for mornings. All ages are welcome! Contact Darcy 412-480-8953 for more information.

Please see our November newsletter BELOW and ALSO…note…

Our flight back home from Pensacola, FL has now been delayed by 50 minutes and we might miss our Darcy Thompson connecting flight in Nashville.

We are still trying to figure this all out, thank you to all our clients for your patience ahead of time for tomorrow’s schedule!

We will keep everyone posted through texting, social media, and the Onform app!!!!

November Newsletter - Please See for Unavailable Dates

Please see our November newsletter BELOW and ALSO…note…

Our flight back home from Pensacola, FL has now been delayed by 50 minutes and we might miss our Darcy Thompson connecting flight in Nashville.

We are still trying to figure this all out, thank you to all our athletes/clients for your patience ahead of time for tomorrow’s schedule!

We will keep everyone posted through texting, social media, and the Onform app!!!!

November Newsletter - Please See for Unavailable Dates

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

October was a bit stressful in the new building and we appreciate all of our athletes/clients being patient and understanding. Nonetheless, we are enjoying the new facility! It is still a work in progress on my (Micaela's) side especially, but the vibe and feels are on point. I have a scent machine that is making my building smell like happiness. Darcy has all her Halloween scary monsters set up, so please be very afraid. I pooped my pants last night after being frightened in her building. Mandee and her pitchers are getting work done! And remember, Mandee has pitching Rapsodo, so if you are interested in seeing your numbers to be able to set and then beat goals, please reach out!

It's a fun time to be a part of the D&M Sports Training and Fitness family.

Our landlord has been extremely helpful ensuring that the lights are bright enough and caged properly, our cages & netting are designed and tailored to our exact desire, wi-fi is working, and that we are happy. The gate installed on the side of the building allows for a safer area used for training/running outside on the turf.

IMPORTANT DATES TO SADLY NOTE DUE TO PHYSICALLY BEING OUT OF TOWN AND ENJOYING THANKSGIVING

Please mark your calendars that lessons will need to be rescheduled for the following dates:

Wednesday, November 9th
Thursday, November 10th (Darcy's Birthday)
Friday, November 11th
Saturday, November 12th
Sunday, November 13th - We will be in Key West, FL celebrating Darcy's 40th birthday.

Wednesday, November 23rd
Thursday, November 24th
Friday, November 25th
Saturday, November 26th - We will be visiting with family for Thanksgiving.

PLEASE NOTE: Mandee Luers will be hosting a clinic October 30th 5-7PM at SYB Hall in Stow. Please contact her ASAP for more information at 330-340-1083.

OCTOBER RECAP

October was wild. Darcy got to unveil the fire pit at our home. She safely recovered it out of hiding, dusted it off, and got it lit. We were able to enjoy those fall season kind of feels. Darcy competed in an online Crossfit competition. Also, in Halloween spirit, she enjoyed decorating her gym with a scary clown and a dead butler.

Mandee's chickens are growing up! One of her chicken babies loves to scream very loudly because she is just so happy to be a chicken. She also has 2 new kitties which are adorable.
Darcy and I got to attend a small Halloween themed party mid October.
We enjoyed watching the Guardians (formerly known as the Indians) make a good run for it in post season this year! Those damn Yankees (not referencing the 1955 musical). We didn't get to watch pro football enough in October, due to work, but we are still cheering on the Browns. We got to celebrate our friend, Amanda's birthday. We didn't decorate our house for Halloween this year since we were so caught up with the facility move and having to attend a wedding in Pensacola, FL the last week of October. But let it be known, next year, we will absolutely go over the top! It is our 5 year anniversary on October 28th, 2022.
I, Micaela, was on the movie set in the beginning of October and got to co-star along side Margarett Qualley (Netflix's Maid and "Once Upon a Time"). That was a very cool experience. Also, having my own trailer (honey wagon) was surreal.
I got to DJ Adrienne and Jason's 250 person wedding. I got to host a few softball team practices outside with Wolfpack 14U and breakdown different defensive strategies and positioning. I had a blast because I typically don't get to coach those aspects of the game. Leaves were and are everywhere on our property in Portage Lakes, OH. While they change colors and look beautifully scattered in all the trees, I completely, whole heartedly, despise leaves with the utmost passion. I do believe that leaves on the ground are the babies birthed from the spawn of satan. They lay all around as evil, annoying, and incompetent little specs of the dark side.
That is all.
We are looking forward to November and seeing family!

"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." - Colin Powell

MICAELA'S FOCUS FOR NOVEMBER
*CONTINUE DECORATING FACILITY
*ATTEND A WEDDING PARTY IN OHIO
*PREPARE FOR DARCY'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN KEY WEST
*HOST THE LOOKOUT FASTPITCH ORGANIZATION CULTURE CLINIC
*PREPARE FOR PA RIOT FASPITCH 1ST SESSION
*HOST THANKSGIVING WITH 16 PEOPLE

BATTING TIP
WALK WITH SWAG. OWN IT. BELIEVE YOU WILL GET ON BASE. PERIOD.

TOP HITTER TO WATCH

#15 DEJAH MULIPOLA
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
TEAM USA
ATHLETES UNLIMITED

November Newsletter - Please See for Unavailable Dates

Check Out Our New Building

We are beyond excited to move into our new building and location starting October 1st, 2022. I, Micaela, totally became allergic to the old place in Tallmadge.

The new address for the softball and baseball training facility is 742 Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44312. It is located near the Artisan Coffee shop in Ellet, OH. Here you will find me, Micaela Minner, and Mandee Luers with Make a Change Fastpitch LLC doing our thang.

The new address for the sports and fitness training facility with Darcy Thompson is 744 Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44312. She finally gets her own spot to turn up that music and JAM!

These locations are under the same roof, but different units.

Please follow the entrance signs to help you navigate the new awesomeness.

IMPORTANT DATES TO SADLY NOTE DUE TO OUT OF TOWN SITUATIONS

Please mark your calendars that lessons will need to be rescheduled for the following dates:

---------Monday Oct. 3rd - Wednesday Oct. 5th = Micaela is shooting a movie in PA
-------Thursday October 27th - Monday October 31st = Micaela and Darcy will be in Florida to attend a wedding

SEPTEMBER RECAP

September was an exciting month! We finalized plans to move out, Darcy competed in a Crossfit competition and her team placed 2nd, Micaela got cast in a new movie being shot by 4 time academy award winning director with a principal role which lands her in the on screen credits in PA in October, Mandee's brother got married, Darcy started a 4 week fitness challenge, Micaela started her 6 month hitting program, we celebrated our best friend Rachel's birthday, we celebrated our good friend - Kyle's birthday, we attended the 7th annual Coffee Festival in Columbus, OH, we celebrated Kim at her bridal shower at Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, OH, and we booked for a photo shoot in New York for a big investment company for worldwide usage of the print photos to be used on billboards across the country.

"Just for the record darling, not all positive change feels positive in the beginning. " S.C. Lourie

MICAELA'S CURRENT FOCUS THIS MONTH
* Designing and decorating new facility
*Preparing for movie role
*Preparing to DJ a wedding
*Deciding what to be for Halloween
*Training Timing

BATTING TIP

When it comes to hitting with power, using kinetic moving energy from the ground by swinging from the ground up, allows the hitter to create a stronger force as the hips fire and the front knee locks - which stops the hips to create torque and whipping of the arms and bat through the ball. The front heel driving into the ground is the secret foundational weapon to the violent swing.

TOP HITTER TO WATCH

LSU #4 McKenzie Redoutey

October 2022 Newsletter - D & M Sports Training - PLEASE OPEN TO NOTE CLOSED DATES Click here for an update from OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 2022!

The fall challenge starts tomorrow!! Get signed up tonight!!

http://fitforfallchallenge2022.wodifyrise.com

The challenge is all online and you do not have to be a member of D&M Sports Training to participate, anyone can join!! You will receive tips and be accountable for healthy eating, workouts (at home workouts and stretching routines are included, no gym membership necessary), water intake, sleep, and more! The cost is $40 to enter and the top 3 challengers will WIN a cash prize!

Only 3 Days left to sign up for the fall challenge!!

http://fitforfallchallenge2022.wodifyrise.com

The challenge is all online and you do not have to be a member of D&M Sports Training to participate, anyone can join!! You will receive tips and be accountable for healthy eating, workouts (at home workouts and stretching routines are included, no gym membership necessary), water intake, sleep, and more! The cost is $40 to enter and the top 3 challengers will WIN a cash prize!