Antioch softball Sports Legend opens training and practice center
Debbie Nelson coaches a student in batting.
By Allen Payton
Debbie Nelson is proud to announce the opening of the new All American Sports Academy in Antioch.
Debbie grew up in Antioch and attended Antioch High School where her softball jersey number has been retired in her honor. She was recently inducted into the Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame. As a college player, Debbie achieved All Region, All State, and NCAA All-American honors while earning her degree at Sacramento State. She has been coaching for over 26 years at many levels including high school, college and the National Pro Fastpitch League.
In 1997, Debbie opened All American Sports Academy in Tracy, California and is recognized as one of the top year-round indoor training facilities for softball and baseball in Northern California. The academy has produced over 400 All-Star, All-League and All -Conference players.
Now she is bringing her expertise back to her hometown.
Her second location, a positive, professional training facility is staffed with successful, experienced and talented instructors personally, hand-picked by Debbie. They include Alannah Johns, Brandi Macias, Jenni Holtz, Stacy DelChiaro, and Lauren Rodrigues.
“I believe in Antioch and appreciate the support the community provides the youth sports programs,” she said. “I want to be able to give back and team up with other community members to provide a great environment for kids. Plus, reach out to the high schools and enhance the athletes and teams, there.”
The facility offers a variety of training services including competitive travel teams, lessons, cage rentals, coaches clinics, recruiting workshops, motivational seminars, camps and clinics to help you master your game.
All American Sports Academy is located at 1791 Vineyard Drive, off East. 18th Street in Antioch and will be open for operation on September 2. For more information please visit allamericansportsacademy.net.
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Debbie coaching batting
Her second location, a positive, professional training facility is staffed with successful, experienced and talented instructors personally, hand-picked by Debbie. They include Alannah Johns, Brandi Macias, Jenni Holtz, Stacy DelChiaro, and Lauren Rodrigues.