Adam La Serna enjoyed playing Mens Local Fastpitch 8 years ago in Seattle. He is well known in Western Washington for training goddaughter, Shay Naranjo a Top National Level ASA Pitcher and college prospect in 2006 placing 9th in the Nation with Acers-Glenn 16A from Auburn,WA. "Like most parents, we visited with the local Little League pitching instructors at that time and learned about the fundamentals of the mechanics for throwing a fastball. Once Shay mastered those basics, it was time I consulted with the University of Washington and Teresa Wilson, one the best Pitching Clinicians in the World of Fastpitch. I learned how the Female Athlete uses the entire body for the Pitching Motions for maximum Efficiency. All American, Amy Hanson took me under her wing year round and assisted me and my pitchers in pitching,hitting and catchers training. I could not have been in a better situation. From there I was introduced to other UW Players and later on to Olympic Players and Coach Mike Candrea. Olympic coach Bobby Simpson guided me over the years as my other mentor in Hitting Training. I was able to broaden my knowledge base of 20 years in the Sports Training field to now Pitching and Hitting in woman's Fastpitch Softball. Nine years later so much has been learned and new ideas found in the training of Fastpitch players on every level. I really thank the great coaches that supported me when I was looking for answers for my Goddaughter, Shay." - Coach Adam All of Shay's teammates received college offers in 2006. Over the last 9 years Coach Adam earned the respect of many fastpitch coaching staff in Pro Fastpitch,College, High School, Little League and ASA,USSSA communities and peers alike and has become well known ASA Fastpitch Pitching and Hitting Instructor-Coach for his hands-on, personable approach and his involvement with the Elementary youth and High School Sports community since 2000 developing Champion Fastpitch Pitchers and Hitters. He is active on the local, national and regional level Fastpitch Development; assisting Seattle and Tacoma Police Officers and Detectives with quality Fastpitch Camps, assists the parents and recruiters during the college recruiting phase. La Serna is a member of the National Coaches Association. High School,ASA, Fastpitch Training Program to mentor new Elementary, LL,High School coaches since 2001. In 2004 received additional training and support from then UW Coach Teresa Wilson and assistant Amy Hanson. Furthered his art of Pitching and Hitting with Cheri Kempf of Club K and in Hitting with Olympic coaches Mike Candrea and Bobbys Simpson. Personally trained under Olympic and Div 1 college players. Later developed Fastpitch Training Programs and founded Strike Zone Fastpitch Academy in Seattle as Director/Head Trainer. In 2006 Founder of La Serna Fastpitch Academy at BLE in Puyallup,WA as Head Fastpitch Coach and Trainer created Fastpitch Training Systems and conducted Camps and Clinics preparing local Junior High,LL,High School,ASA Faspitch Pitchers and Hitters for year-round Tournaments. Performs daily camps and clinics throughout the Puget Sound Region and Tacoma Fastpitch Center. Adam is among national leaders in Sports and Human Development since 1988. In 1986-88 prepared for International weightlifting and wrestling competitions in the USMC. Attended Mira Costa College in 1987 for certifications in property management. In 1991 received Honorable Discharge with Meritorious Accommodations, Good Conduct Awards and Desert Storm Desert Shield Medals in 1991 and 2004 while recalled to active duty. La Serna worked for La Costa Resort and Spa as a Purchasing Manager and Resident Fitness Expert. Served on the Wellness Committee and nominated for assistant Fitness Director in 1991 as well as his continued diligent work to keep involved with USMC Reserves during Desert Storm. Coach Adam maintained a lifelong career in the Health and Fitness, Nutrition Industry and enjoyed sports competitions,swimming & running marathons, competitive bodybuilding & weightlifting as a lifetime drug-free athlete. A resident in Washington State for the past 35 years. Adam graduated from Renton High School as a prep scholar athlete and 2-time State competitor in wrestling. Adam’s Parents are Louis “Lou” and Gloria Serna who are retired and living in Albuquerque,NM near many relatives. Father is a veteran officer of the Army and Mother is a veteran of the USMC/Retired.