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2023 Regional Champions
IHSA State Finalists: 2003, 2013, 2018
Youth Softball Fall Camp (Grades 1-8)
Join Head Coach, Lisa Fraticola and her staff for a 2-day session working on the fundamentals of the game. Day 2 of the clinic will also feature specific pitching/catching mechanics with Assistant Coach, Stefanie Guercio. This camp is open to athletes, grades 1-8. The goal of this camp is to teach and refine the fundamentals of the game and to experience a high school softball workout.
Dates: Tuesday, October 1st & Thursday, October 3rd
Time: 4:30-6:30PM
Location: Bryan Middle School 111 Butterfield Road Elmhurst, IL 60126
Cost: $100 (checks made payable to York Softball)
Register HERE.
News:
YDSB Program Homecoming Hallway Decorating
September 25th in A217 from 3:15-5:00PM
Chipotle Fundraiser
October 23rd from 4:00-8:00PM
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support York Softball. Come in to the Chipotle at 353 S Il Route 83 in Elmhurst on Wednesday, October 23rd between 4:00pm and 8:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 25% of event sales subject to a $150 minimum will be donated to York Softball.
Click here for more details!
Phases of the Season
Develop the foundation (Sept-Feb)
Unify (March)
Keep it consistent (April)
Execute (May)
Succeed (June)
Coaching Staff
Varsity Head Coach
Lisa Fraticola will enter her third season as the Head Coach for the York Dukes after assisting on Varsity for five years. Fraticola began her coaching career with the Minooka Indians in 2013 before joining the staff at York as the Head JV Coach in 2016. She worked to develop players and contributed to the program's success and state appearance in 2017. Fraticola prides herself on empowering players to succeed, both on and off of the field. She brings a strong passion for the game and a high level of energy with her in this role. Fraticola played through college on the NCSA softball team at Illinois State University. She currently teaches Spanish and is the EL Department Coordinator at York.
lfraticola@elmhurst205.org
Varsity Assistant Coach
Stefanie Guercio is entering her third season with the Dukes as the Assistant Varsity coach. She enjoys working with young athletes to improve their softball skills and mechanics of the game. Coach Guercio graduated from Carthage College with a math education degree, where she pitched for the Lady Reds. She achieved many accolades including 1st team All-American, holding single season strikeout and shutout records and was a part of the 2019 Regional Championship team. She uses her experience to teach young pitchers the fundamentals of different pitches and the importance of teamwork the game requires. She is currently working as a teacher for both the EL and Math departments at York.
sguercio@elmhurst205.org
Team Manager
George Tasson, an Elmhurst native, will be joining the program for his 25th season with the Dukes. He has watched generations of players develop both on and off of the field. George's role has evolved over the years, as he is a man of many trades. George built the first drag in 2003 and adapted it to work with the golf cart. Over the years, he has modified and maintained the drag to enhance its operation and prepare the fields for practices and games. George is also the Official Scorekeeper for the Dukes. He plays a vital role in supporting the field, the players and the coaches.
gtasson@sbcglobal.net