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Justina Benvenuto '20 Recruiting Profile

Union Catholic Regional High SchoolScotch Plains, NJSoftball

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ClubMorris County Belles 18U Gold

Height5'4"

Weight130lbs

Age23

Primary PositionRHP

Secondary Position1st Base

Dominant HandRight

Fastest Pitch Velocity59

Changeup Velocity45

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Justina 2020 RHP/...

December 2016

Personal Statement

I am a 5’4” pitcher from Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. I will be graduating Union Catholic High School in 2020 and I have a 4.0 GPA in the Distinguished Scholars Program (accelerated and AP courses). As a freshman, I was the starting pitcher on varsity at Union Catholic High School and I was nominated by NJ.com as one of the Best Freshman Pitcher in NJ and the 40 Fab Freshman that can impact NJ state tournament. I was also selected for 2017 Union County Conference (UCC) - ALL-Valley Division HS softball 1^st Team as a freshman pitcher and also selected 2017 Courier News All-Area HS Softball 3rd team as a freshman pitcher.

I am looking for a college that will give me the opportunity to let my light shine brightly both in the classroom and on the field. When I am not studying I am practicing every day to improve my skills. It is important to me to be a good teammate and always encourage each other to be the best versions of ourselves. I will always cheer and be positive no matter the situation may be. My ideal school region would be along the east coast but I am willing to travel anywhere to a school that has what I am looking for. I am particularly looking for schools with a strong science program to help me on my path to becoming a Pediatrician as well as a competitive softball program that I can continue my love for the game at the collegiate level.

I have been playing on the Morris County Belles for 3 years. 2 years with 14U and now with the 18U Gold team.

Thank you!

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
3 years
Varsity Starter
3 years
2019 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #12
2018 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #12
Individual Awards
Union County Conference Athlete of the Week 4/17/18, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
Conference Champs, Courier News All Area Third Team as P
2017 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #12
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Conference, Courier News ALL-Area 3rd Team
Team Awards
Conference 2nd Place

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
6 seasons
2019 Morris County Belles 18U Gold (18U Gold )
2018 Morris County Belles (18U Gold )
2018 Morris County Belles (18U Gold )
2017 Morris County Belles (14u)
2017 Morris County Belles (18U Gold )
2016 Morris County Belles (14u)

Coach References

Position Coach
Pam Barlow (Pitching)
Private Coach
Duke Baxter (Hitting)
Club Coach
Paul Tarashuk
Club Director
Cassandra Cefolo
High School Head Coach
Ed Ryan

Events

Camp/Event
Pride Super 10 College Day
6/08/19 to 6/09/19
Camp/Event
Bluechip Super 40 and Elite Showcase
6/01/19 to 6/02/19
Camp/Event
November Top Prospect Combine Session 1 on Sat & Sun
11/17/18 to 11/18/18
Saturday 11/17 Session 1 Grad years: 2020 Field A 8:30am - 9am, Warmups; 9am - 10:15am, Dynamic workout /combine; 10:15am - 12pm, Game Sunday 11/18 Session 1-Grad years: 2020, 2021, 2022 Field A 9am - 9:30, Warmups; 9:30 - 11:45, Dynamic workout, drills / combine / clinic;11:45 - 12:45, Hitting front toss
Camp/Event
Team New Jersey 18U
10/12/18 to 10/14/18
Friday 10/12: Field 4 1:15 pm vs VA Legends Saturday 10/13: Field 1: 4:45 pm vs MA Raiders & Field 2 6:30 pm vs VA Glory Sunday 10/14: Field 5: 11:30 am vs CT Eliminators & Field 4: 1:15 pm vs NJ Outlaws
Camp/Event
Fairfield University 2018 Prospect Camp
9/08/18 to 9/08/18
The Fairfield University softball program will host a Prospect Camp on Saturday, September 8 at Alumni Softball Field which is located on the Fairfield University campus. The camp will be open to 36 players with a maximum of six pitchers and six catchers with the remainder of the field split among infielders and outfielders. The prospect camp gives high school softball players (2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 graduates) who are interested in playing college softball to be recognized by the Fairfield University softball coaching staff. Current Fairfield coaches and players will instruct the campers on fielding, hitting, and base running.
Camp/Event
York College Future Prospect Camp Session A Nike Sports Camp
9/02/18 to 9/02/18
Start off your softball season right by sharpening all your skills and learning what it takes to get to the next level at one of our Clinics or Future Prospect Camps. The clinics will be 100% hands-on, and instruction will occur while you are going thru drills and learning by doing each skill. Come and work on all your skills and learn with the Spartan staff and players. 11am to 5pm
Camp/Event
College of the Holy Cross Softball Swing For Success Elite Skills Clinics
9/01/18 to 9/01/18
Swing For Success Elite Skills Clinics Date: September 1st Session 1: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. - Pitchers and Catchers (Registration opens 8:30 a.m.) Session 2: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Hitting (Registration opens 11:30 a.m.)
Camp/Event
Tri-State Softball Player Showcase 2018
8/26/18 to 8/26/18
Mercyhurst University Softball is proud to announce the 2018 Tri-State Player Showcase. The event will be held Sunday, August 26, morning session (8-11 a.m.) The event will be held at Mercyhurst University and players will get a chance to work with college coaches from the region leading all areas of the camp. Players will select a primary and secondary position for defense and all players will have a chance to work offense. The last portion of the camp will be reserved for players/parents asking questions to the coaches. Colleges planning to work the showcase include Fredonia, U of Buffalo, Mercyhurst North East, Clarion, Pitt Bradford, Canisius, IUP, Mercyhurst, Alfred, Penn State Beaver, Herkimer CC, Buffalo State, and Niagara Univ.
Camp/Event
Headfirst Honor Roll
8/11/18 to 8/12/18
Saturday 8/11/2018 MORNING Student-athletes check-in between 7:00-7:30am. Defensive & Offensive Showcases in front of all attending college coaches Objective Measurements (including batted ball velocity, throwing velocity, and running times) Panel with experienced Headfirst Team on college selection process (for athletes and parents) AFTERNOON & EVENING Simulated games – Each athlete will play 1 game on Day 1 (and 2 more on Day 2). Coaches will be in the dugout and on the field of each game to provide instruction and feedback in real-time during game play. The day will end either at 7:30pm or 9:30pm. Sunday 8/12/2018 MORNING & AFTERNOON Athletes who played the early game slot on Day 1 will report on Day 2 at 7:15am for an 8:00am first pitch. Athletes who played the late game slot on Day 1 will report on Day 2 at 9:15am for a 10:00am first pitch. Position-specific instructional practice session led by college coaches Simulated games – Athletes will play 2 games on Day 2 and share the field and dugout with different groups of college coaches. Question & Answer session with college coaches from across the Division I, II and III ladder, led and moderated by our Headfirst team (for parents). All games will be completed by 5:00pm.
Camp/Event
New England's Finest Summer Showcase Tournament 18U
7/28/18 to 7/29/18
Saturday 7/28: 12:15 pm vs RI Thunder Premier - Williams at Pisani Field; 3:25 pm vs NE Diamond Gems National at Heckler Field; Sunday 7/29 ALL at Heckler Field - 7:30 am vs MD Chill Gold; 10:40 am vs Top Gun Gold; 12:15 pm vs CT Eliminators Gold - Card
Camp/Event
New England's Finest Summer Showcase Academic All Star Games 2019 vs 2020 GAME starts at 8:15pm
7/27/18 to 7/27/18
All Star Game starts at 8:15 pm - due to high demand my primary position RHP was sold out so I am registered for my secondary position 1B.
Camp/Event
Swing for Success Advanced Skills Clinic
7/25/18 to 7/25/18
Description: Join the Holy Cross Softball Coaching Staff and current players, along with coaches from other outstanding colleges, for a day filled with advanced skill development. Camp will focus on developing skills in the areas of pitching, catching, infield/outfield, and hitting. Our Clinic will be limited in number to ensure optimal camper to coach ratios! Tentative Camp Schedule: 8:20 a.m.- Registration Opens 9:00 a.m.- Camp Begins 9:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m.- Warm-ups/Defensive Skill Session 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.- Offensive Skill Session 12:00-12:45 p.m.- Lunch (Lunch WILL NOT be provided) 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.- Warm-ups/Offensive Skill Session 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.- Scrimmage 1/ Chalk Talk 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.- Scrimmage 2/ Chalk Talk 4:45 p.m.- Closing Remarks Colleges Represented: Holy Cross, University of Hartford, Brown University, University of Rhode Island, and Princeton University
Camp/Event
Tom Doyle Tournament 18U
7/20/18 to 7/22/18
Pool P3 Howell Friday 10:15AM Field 2 Morris County Belles vs NJ Avalanche Showcase 10:15AM Field 3 Jersey Girls Black vs LI Pride Elite 1:45PM Field 2 Winners 1:45PM Field 3 Losers Field Address: Soldier Memorial Field Complex (1-5) 574 Lakewood Farmingdale Road (Route 547) Howell, NJ 07731 NOTE: Saturday game time and location will not be finalized until 9pm Friday night. Although, based on outcome of Friday, we do have brackets and will tentatively know where we play after our games (if that makes sense). Anyway. Good luck in VA and see you next Friday (or Wednesday for those going swimming in Madison). http://wallsoftball.com/girls-travel-tournaments/tom-doyle-memorial-tournament/tom-doyle-joe-aretino-memorial-tournament-team-list/
Camp/Event
Legendary Softball – Summer Scorcher
7/12/18 to 7/15/18
Camp/Event
Stop DWI Blue Chip 18U
7/06/18 to 7/08/18
BAGSAI Fields at Lt. Vanwinkle Drive Binghamton, NY 13905 Friday, July 6 11:00 vs LI Express Gold on Field BAGSAI #3 Saturday, July 7 10:55 vs TC Tremors Gold Select on BAGSAI Field 1 2:05 vs TNT National on BAGSAI Field 1 5:15 vs PA Strikers 18 Gold Mizuno on BAGSAI Field 1 Sunday, July 8 (My Birthday) Elimination
Camp/Event
TNT tournament
6/28/18 to 7/01/18
Thursday, June 28 3:00 Field 4 vs Can. Brampton Blazers Gold 6:00 Field 4 vs NJ Venom Gold Friday, June 29 12:00 Field 4 vs PA Outlaws Gold Fischle 3:00 Field 4 vs Mass Rapid Gold Saturday, June 30 7:30 Field 5 vs FL Diamond Dusters 12:00 Field 5 vs PA Steel City Select Location: Veterans Park (V1-V6) 145 E Pumping Station Rd Quakertown, PA
Camp/Event
Team New Jersey 18U
6/20/18 to 6/23/18
June 20 Wednesday 4:35 pm Field 3 vs NJ Witches 6:20 pm Field 1 vs NJ Venom Gold Benish 8:05 pmField 4 vs VA Legends Freitager June 21 Thursday 2:50 pm Field 5 vs CT Charmers Gold 4:35 pm Field 2 vs MA Polar Crush Gold June 22 Friday 9:50 Field 5 vs NJ Nightmare Gold Then Single Elimination
Camp/Event
Pennsbury Invitational Tournament
6/14/18 to 6/17/18
Thursday 6/14- 274 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940 -4:45 pm vs Stripes and Strikes - Field Newtown 2 Friday 6/15 - 1100 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA - 11am vs Newtown Rock Baker - Field 1 Allen 3 pm vs Jersey Inferno - Field Caiola 5 Saturday 6/16 - 1100 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA(Pool area)-11am vs Trevians Field Edgewood 9 Single Elim TBD per bracket seeding/outcome
Camp/Event
PGF New Jersey/Pennsylvania National Qualifier 18U
6/09/18 to 6/10/18
Saturday 6/9 8 am game at Prince Rogers Field #4 vs GA EC Bullets Gold if win play at 10 am same field vs PA Krunch Gold If lose 1st game we play at 12pm at North Bridge Field 1 vs ?
Camp/Event
Blue Chip 18U
6/02/18 to 6/03/18
Saturday 6/2/18 Foster Field 9:20 am vs DE Magic; 2:05 pm vs Jersey Outlaws Gold; 3:40 pm vs TC Tremors
Camp/Event
Fairfield University 2018 Pre-Season Hitting Clinic
3/04/18 to 3/04/18
3:00 to 6:00PM Instructors include Fairfield University Head Coach –Julie Brzezinski, Fairfield Assistant Coach and former NCAA All Region standout- Lauren Filicia, Former LSU All-American Stephanie Hill along with the current Fairfield University Softball players
Camp/Event
UMASS-Lowell Elite Pitching & Hitting Clinic
1/27/18 to 1/27/18
This pitching clinic will be led by UMass Lowell head coach, and former Olympic gold medalist, Danielle Henderson. Pitchers will also be working with current UMass Lowell pitchers.The clinic will focus on the fundamentals of improving speed and accuracy while gaining command of all pitches. Hitting Clinic: Participants will be working with the UMass Lowell coaching staff and current players. Each session will will be split into the following segments: 45 minutes = hitting philosophy 135 minutes = hitting stations (6 stations, 20 minutes each) During the first 45 minutes, we will introduce the primary concepts of our hitting philosophy. This includes proper posture and proper contact position, two components unique to our hitting camps. During the stations we will incorporate drills that we utilize in our daily practices. We will also be incorporating new technology to provide video analysis and measurements of each player's swing. We will be measuring hand speed, barrel speed, exit velocity, launch angle, and distance. All participants will receive the data from their swings.
Camp/Event
NORTHEAST SOFTBALL COLLEGE CLINIC 2018
1/13/18 to 1/13/18
Join us this winter for our satellite prospect clinic to be hosted by QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY and feature HEAD coaches from IONA, FAIRFIELD, and SACRED HEART. Registration will include a t-shirt, defensive skill instruction, advanced hitting techniques, recruiting round table discussions and most importantly, exposure to regional head coaches!
Camp/Event
Top Prospect Fastpitch Combine 2018
1/06/18 to 1/06/18
Royal Blue Jersey #23 THE EVENT WILL BE STREAMED SO D1 COACHES CAN VIEW LIVE OR ANY TIME AFTER! http://www.topprospectsevents.com/top-prospect-fastpitch-combine.cfm To watch the event live go to YouTube.com type in the search box tdsportsvideo (all one word no spaces or caps) then click on the big circle with the letter T in it and look for the event.
Camp/Event
2017 East Coast Thanksgiving Prospect Clinic
11/24/17 to 11/24/17
Hosted by Umass-Lowell. This one day prospect clinic will be split into 2 parts: skill work and scrimmage. This clinic is open to participants graduating in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 and will be limited to 30 spots by position. There will be NO walk-up registrations accepted. Be sure to register early! Registration for spots in this clinic are limited by position. The breakdown for available spots are as follows: 6 spots for catchers 6 spots for pitchers 6 spots for middle infielders (SS/2B) 6 spots for corner infielders (1B/3B) 6 spots for outfielders Please register for your primary position! The schedule will be broken down as follows: 7:30am - 8am: Check in (no walk up registrations will be permitted). 8am - 8:30am: Introductions & warm up. 8:30am - 10:30am: Skill work (hitting) 10:30am - 11:15am: Break for lunch (bring your own) 11:15am - 1:00pm: Skill work (throwing, defensive, catching, pitching) 1:00pm - 3:30pm: Scrimmage 3:30pm - 4:00pm: Final thoughts, question and answer.
Camp/Event
Top Prospects / Team NJ "The Final Look" Session 1
11/19/17 to 11/19/17
SUNDAY Nov 19th Session One 2019/2020 (grad year) 8:15am - 8:45am, Registration / check in 9am - 12:45 - skills clinic the College coaches will be part of the staff taking a "hands on" approach
Camp/Event
Fall Advanced College Skills Clinic by Mitchell College Softball
11/05/17 to 11/05/17
Demonstrate your skills in front of some of the finest coaches in New England at this special one day event! It is a great opportunity for personalized coaching! Coaches that will be attending: Providence College –Kathy McLaughlin Quinnipiac University- Devon Kelly University of Rhode Island- Mary Holt The College of the Holy Cross- Quincy Lewis Assumption College- Jon Ladino Johnson & Wales University- Kim Camara Salve Regina University- Janelle Iaquinto Endicott College- Katie Bettencourt New England College- Ben Master Trinity College- Christy Dukehart
Camp/Event
2017 July Elite Prospect Clinic - Danielle Henderson Softball Academy
7/26/17 to 7/26/17
This one day prospect clinic will be split into 2 parts: skill work and scrimmage. This camp is limited to participants who will be in graduation classes: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
Camp/Event
TNT 2017 Top College Coaches Clinic
6/28/17 to 6/28/17
12:30 pm to 5 pm
Camp/Event
2017 TEAM NJ SUMMER CLASSIC 18U
6/21/17 to 6/24/17
Will play up with 18U Morris County Belles Wed 6/21 6:20pm (Field 3), 8:05pm (Field 2); Thurs. 6/22 9:35am (Field 5), 11:20am (Field 5) and 2:50pm (Field 4)
Camp/Event
USSSA Father's Day Classic 16U
6/17/17 to 6/18/17
Sat 6/17/17: 9:30am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm on Field 2
Camp/Event
14U Bluechip Futures Pony Qualifier Showcase
6/03/17 to 6/04/17
Camp/Event
Amy Kvilhaug Red Storm Advanced/Elite Winter Softball Clinic
1/29/17 to 1/29/17
Camp/Event
Exposure & Development Camp 2012 (Michele Smith)
12/27/12 to 12/30/12
14 hours of instruction with 2x Olympic Gold Medalist Michele Smith & College Coaches

Training

Pitching
9 years
New Jersey Fast Pitch (Director: Jody D'Amato) http://www.newjerseyfastpitch.com/

Statistics

Statistic	2017 Varsity Team
BA	0.431
AB	51
R	15
H	22
2B	3
3B	2
HR	1
RBI	15
BB	8
Sac	2
ERA	2.29
Pitching Record	11-6
IP	98.2
Earned Runs	25
Batter's BB	32
Batter's SO	123

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High School Information

High SchoolUnion Catholic Regional High School

StateNew Jersey

Enrollment720

Academic Accomplishments

Are you in honor classes?

Yes. Students presenting superior academic credentials are invited to join the Distinguished Scholars Program. This program consists of accelerated level courses designed to challenge students through an enriched and comprehensive curriculum. Students are accepted into Union Catholic’s Distinguished Scholars Program based on above-average testing results and excellent academic records from the sending school. To remain in this program, a student must maintain an above-average academic record in each subject area

Are you in AP/IB classes?

Yes. AP American History I & 2 AP English Language and Composition AP Biology

Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?

Yes

Awards and Activities

AwardsNational Honors Society 2018, Union Catholic High School Merit Scholarship, Union Catholic High School Endowed Scholarship, National Honor Society, First Honor Roll Every Marking Period Freshman Year 2016/2017, First Honor Roll Every Marking Period Sophomore Year 2017/2018, First Honor Roll Every Marking Period Junior Year 2018/2019,
ActivitiesForensics, Girl Scouts - going for the Gold Award, Emerging Leader Union Catholic High School - Sophomore year 2017/2018, Union Catholic High School Ambassador 2018/2019; Media Coordinator for Union Catholic Operation Smile Club