Our Players
With a Hershey/Hummelstown base, our players are drawn from several Central PA Counties. We seek coachable young ladies who are interested in improving as players in a supportive atmosphere with experienced coaches. We provide an alternative to intensive, year-round travel softball, as many of our players are multiple sport athletes!
Our showcase teams are more intensive, with a focus on recruitment and education on the process.
Our Mission
Capital Crush was formed in 2017 to provide high level, affordable travel softball to players living in the Hershey/Hummelstown area. We seek to extend the experience players receive in recreational softball, developing higher level softball skills, and providing a more competitive experience, without the hefty price tag. We have a proven track record for success at all levels of play.
We have added a Recruitment Specialist, for high school aged players who are looking to play in college.
Our Coaches
Our coaches are passionate about teaching the game of softball. We recruit coaches who have a track record of teaching solid fundamentals, and developing winning teams while emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and the love of the game. Hitting, pitching and catching instruction available by DI, DII & DIII baseball & softball players. 95% of our coaches are volunteers!
Our Board
Our Capital Crush Board meets monthly to discuss finances, team updates, projects, fundraisers & sponsorships, fields & scheduling, talent recruitment and vision for the future of the organization.
Current Board Members include:
Julie Wetzel (president)
Matt Kaag (18u, vice president)
Kevin Hileman (secretary)
Darrin Perry (18u, treasurer)
Mary Hesser (11u, member)
Erin Moran (14u B, equipment)
Hannah Swartz (18u SC, recruitment)
Our Showcase Team
Our Showcase team is lead by our Recruiting Specialist, Hannah Swartz. This team is comprised of athletes looking to play softball at the college level. Fees for this team include individualized recruiting profiles, information for families and players, workshops and other assessments as lead by the head coach.
Committed Players include:
Abby Murray '22 (Gordon College)
Kara Heidlauf '23 (Hood College)
Lianna Horner '23 (Marywood College)
Leah Aldous '24 (Penn State Dubois)
Maddie Russell (Lebanon Valley College)
Alison Williams '24 (Elizabethtown College)
Jules Wychunas '24 (Baruch College)