"Without The Danes I would not be the player that I am. The Danes hold their players to high expectations and push them to become the best players that they can be. Tim and the rest of the coaching staff help you set personal goals and help you work to achieve these goals. I have had a great experience playing with The Danes."
-- Jess Hegseth, Danes Alumni (Zumbrota, MN)
“The success you experience will far outweigh the price you paid to achieve it". I think this quote fits our program perfectly. As a Danes player if you take the time and put forward the effort to become a better player you will become a better player but also a better overall person.
-- Nikki Bromelkamp, Danes Alumni (Zumbrota, MN)
"The Danes program is fantastic, great coaching, great players, dynamic playbook that demands the player know its roll in every game situation, a complete program that puts the players first... everything from playing mistake free ball, stressing grades in the classroom to eating healthy and improving as a complete player and person. I would be more than happy to recommend the Danes program to any prospective player or parent. We are very happy with our Danes experience."
-- Brad Hegseth, Danes Alumni Parent (Zumbrota, MN)
Having the opportunity to play for The Danes was a very beneficial experience in so many ways. Playing ball with such a serious program with many different players prepares you for the professional world not only college ball. Learning to work your hardest and adapt to the different styles of softball can teach you to adjust to anything in life. Playing softball with The Danes helped me grow not only as a softball player but a person as well
-- Jackie Juan, Danes Alumni (LaCrosse, WI)
I practiced out in left field today and I forgot how fun the outfield was. So thank you for letting me play all over the place during my Danes career. That was one of my favorite things about playing for you... I loved it when you would do crazy substitutions when we were on offense and then when it was time to take the field, you would just make me wait and play whatever position wasn't occupied. The versatility I learned in the Danes is probably one of the biggest reasons why I'm still playing college softball.
-- Ainsley Klar, Danes Alumni (LaCrosse, WI)
Being a Dane for me was not only an amazing learning experience but an opportunity to grow and develop as a better person on and off the field. The people I met and memories I made will last a lifetime. I am thankful to have been coached by such positive and influencial people that I learned something from each and every one of them. Every weekend was like an adventure filled with excitement, competition, and fun! Being a Dane was a priviledge for me and an experience that will always be one to never forget
-- Brittany Krieg, Danes Alumni (Hudson, WI)
I just want to give a hats off and give a BIG THANK YOU to both of you for allowing Rachel to play with the Danes this summer. I can not believe how much she has improved her ball in such a short amount of time playing for you guys. Also for working with her on the left handed batting. I knew it was just going to take some one who knew what to do to show her the right technique of hitting left handed. She has learned more in the few months that she was with you guys than she has in all of her years that she has played ball. I know this will carry over to her college ball because it has really given her more confidence in her ability to play ball.
-- Rachel's Mom, Danes Parent
The Danes have become a huge part of not only my softball life, but my life in general. During one summer with the Danes I learned important skills that I have been able to take to my high school team, but I also learned many life lessons during our nightly team meetings. We have one of the best coaching staffs around who push us to become the best players we can be. I was slowly losing my passion for softball before I started playing with the Danes, and just one summer with these coaches and players, my fire was rekindled and I am playing at the next level next year. I am so grateful for all the opportunities I have gotten through the Danes. All these girls have become my best friends and I can't imagine my life without the Danes.
-- Amanda Fischer, Danes Alumni (Wausau, WI)
This summer I learned so much about both myself and softball. I
learned to be more mature and handle myself better in certain situations. My
high school softball season I just felt so much pressure to be great in all
areas of the game, and in the middle of the season I started having trouble,
lots of it. Tim had a practice session with me and from then on I knew that I
could trust him to help me when I'm in a slump. To be honest, going into the
season I wasn't sure if the Danes was the right team for me, my high school
coach talked to me about the Danes and she was pretty negative about it, and
discouraged me to play summer ball with the Danes. A couple of my teammates did
the same thing, but I chose to play for the Danes and now I'm positive that it
was the best decision I have made. This season I learned to ask questions and
be more aware about the game.
-- Current Danes Player After 2010 Season
This summer I feel I learned more about myself. I became more
mature and gained some confidence. I learned many different lessons. I feel
that one of the most important things that I learned is that I have to let
myself be great. Also that we are nervous when there are consequences. The
thing we have to remember is what the worse that could happen and then realize
it is not as bad as it seems.
My favorite memories would have to be spending
time with everyone. For the most part anything that comes out of our freshman
P/RF's mouth at nationals because most of the time it was hilarious. Also too
many more to name.
In 10 years I think we will tell the story of how
a group of girls with ages from freshman in college to freshman in high school
played together on one team a grew and had a blast playing softball.
-- Current Danes Player After 2010 Season
The best parts of my season were every day that i learned
something either about myself, improving my game or to help in the real world.
Being around so many influential people has helped me learn so much and become
a more mature young women. I know that since i have been in this program i have
grown tremendously as an athlete and so much more. This team has become a
second family to me and has been with me through a lot and always been there
for me. This has been a big learning experience for me and i think i have
handled it very well.
I really enjoyed everything we did this season. All of the
bonding, team dinners and activities were so much fun for me. I believe that a
got a lot out of this experience that i wouldn't have gotten anywhere else and
i am thankful for it.
And lastly i just want to say thank you to Tim,
the rest of the coaching staff and players for such a great experience and
season. All of you have been such a big part of my softball life and i am so
greatful. Everyone of you have helped me grow in some way and i know that it
has helped me be a better person in the long run and i cant say thank you
enough. I know i have one more summer of eligibility left but this group that i
have been with for two years and the girls i just met this year i want you to
know how much it has meant to me. So, once again thank you so much.
-- Danes Alumni After 2009 Season