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Training Staff
Myndie Berka
Owner/Pitching Instructor
Myndie Berka is the owner and pitching instructor of
BreakThrew Fastpitch. She has taught hundreds of girls since
she started training pitchers in 1996. Some of her past
students have won youth National Championships including ASA
Gold Nationals, held state strikeout records in Iowa and
Missouri, won High School State Championships, competed for
NCAA National Championships, were collegiate All-Americans
and have played in the National Pro Fastpitch league. Myndie
has been fortunate to get the opportunity to work closely
with many top coaches and athletes in the game including
over 5 years with world-renowed pitching coach, Cheri Kempf
and 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Lisa Fernandez.
Prior to establishing BreakThrew Fastpitch, Berka was
employed by Worth Club K. Her responsibilities there
included: developing and implementing the Off-Site Lesson
Program; teaching pitching to athletes in IA, MO, KS, IL,
TN, AL, KY, GA, MS & AK and organizing and instructing at
camps/clinics throughout the southeast and midwest.
Myndie had a strong playing career at Iowa State University
as a pitcher and was recognized three years as an Academic
All-Big 8 Conference First Team selection. In 1989, she was
recognized as the state of Iowa's Player of the Year. She is
a 1993 graduate of Iowa State University (BS - Exercise
Physiology) and a 1996 graduate of Des Moines University (MS
- Health Care Administration).
Read the Nevada Journal
Article:
Small-Town Girl, Big-Time Success
Berka Turns Her Passion Into The Best Career In The World
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