POTM 2016

PLAYER OF THE MONTH: SEPTEMBER

Name: JOE BACCOLA

Joe Baccola was picked as the WAKA PLAYER OF THE MONTH for September. His Offensive performance, Defensive performance, Attendance and overall Attitude were truly exemplary of WAKA and what we stand for. Thank you and Keep making us proud. The Following is a small interview we did with him to better help others get to know him.

PLAYER OF THE MONTH: JUNE

1)   Name: Nick Terranova
2) Age: 21
3) Town/City you live in: Palisades Park
4) Where did you grow up: Palisades Park
5) Did you go to college? FDU Teaneck
6) Did you play sports in College? If so what sports: No
7) How long did you play:
8) What is your biggest accomplishment in your sports career? 1st Team All League in High School
9 ) What/who got you started with softball: Domenic Pizzanelli.
10)   Years playing softball: About 1 year.
11) What one or two things do you currently do in your training that are keys to your success? Staying healthy and staying positive.
12) What would be your ultimate achievement in softball? Winning Nationals with WAKA.
13) How did you start playing with WAKA? Russo saw me playing for a team in Rutherford and wanted to give me a shot.
14) What is your biggest challenge, and what do you do to manage this challenge? To be able to hit wherever i want in the field.
15) What is your diet like? Eat whatever I want when i want.
16) What do you do for fun when your not playing playing softball? Play basketball, PS4, hang out with friends.
17) How many teams are you currently on? And name them.
WAKA Northern Air SEC, WAKA Green Rock, WAKA Prime Time, WAKA Diamond Rock, and The Ducks.
18)   What is your favorite WAKA uni? Northern Air Jersey
19)   What was the best advice you were ever given? Be patient at the plate. Don't drop my shoulder and keep my swing level. Advice given from Kevin Kunz, Danny Lopez, Rich Russo.
20)   Do you have any brothers and/or sisters and do they play any sports? Yes 8 year old brother, plays many sports, and 24 year old sister that used to play softball.
21)   What is your funnies memory while playing with WAKA? Easily when Ostuni puts the shades on in a night game and acts like a D-bag.
22)   Do you have a nick name and who gave it to you? Nova from Russo
23)   Anything else you’d like to share? Just want to thank Russo and my teammates for an amazing experience in Softball I look forward to many years with WAKA.

Thank You

Name: SEAN KELLY

Sean Kelly was picked as the WAKA PLAYER OF THE MONTH for June. His Offensive performance, Defensive performance, Attendance and overall Attitude were truly exemplary of WAKA and what we stand for. Thank you and Keep making us proud. The Following is a small interview we did with him to better help others get to know him.

Name: NICK TERRANOVA

Nick Terranova was picked as the WAKA PLAYER OF THE MONTH for April. His Offensive performance, Defensive performance, Attendance and overall Attitude were truly exemplary of WAKA and what we stand for. Thank you and Keep making us proud. The Following is a small interview we did with him to better help others get to know him.

1)   Name:
2) Age:
3) Town/City you live in:
4) Where did you grow up:
5) Did you go to college?
6) Did you play sports in College? If so what sports:
7) How long did you play:
8) What is your biggest accomplishment in your sports career?
9 ) What/who got you started with softball:
10)   Years playing softball:
11) What one or two things do you currently do in your training that are keys to your success?
12) What would be your ultimate achievement in softball?
13) How did you start playing with WAKA?
14) What is your biggest challenge, and what do you do to manage this challenge?
15) What is your diet like?
16) What do you do for fun when your not playing playing softball?
17) How many teams are you currently on? And name them.
18)   What is your favorite WAKA uni?
19)   What was the best advice you were ever given?
20)   Do you have any brothers and/or sisters and do they play any sports?
21)   What is your funnies memory while playing with WAKA?
22)   Do you have a nick name and who gave it to you?
23)   Anything else you’d like to share?

Thank You

PLAYER OF THE MONTH: APRIL

1)   Name:
2) Age:
3) Town/City you live in:
4) Where did you grow up:
5) Did you go to college?
6) Did you play sports in College? If so what sports:
7) How long did you play:
8) What is your biggest accomplishment in your sports career?
9 ) What/who got you started with softball:
10)   Years playing softball:
11) What one or two things do you currently do in your training that are keys to your success?
12) What would be your ultimate achievement in softball?
13) How did you start playing with WAKA?
14) What is your biggest challenge, and what do you do to manage this challenge?
15) What is your diet like?
16) What do you do for fun when your not playing playing softball?
17) How many teams are you currently on? And name them.
18)   What is your favorite WAKA uni?
19)   What was the best advice you were ever given?
20)   Do you have any brothers and/or sisters and do they play any sports?
21)   What is your funnies memory while playing with WAKA?
22)   Do you have a nick name and who gave it to you?
23)   Anything else you’d like to share?

Thank You

PLAYER OF THE MONTH: MAY

Name: JOE CALABRO

Joe Calabro was picked as the WAKA PLAYER OF THE MONTH for May. His Offensive performance, Defensive performance, Attendance and overall Attitude were truly exemplary of WAKA and what we stand for. Thank you and Keep making us proud. The Following is a small interview we did with him to better help others get to know him.