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What's New
GTP is proud to introduce Erica Brown, our new Director of Performance Nutrition and Performance Training Specialist!


 

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Staff

Jackie Sasko, Softball Director
jsasko@gametime-performance.com

A graduate of Steinert High School, where she was a three time Varsity letter winner. During her junior year she pitched her way to a New Jersey Group IV State Championship. She also made the New Jersey All State Team two years in a row and was named Mercer County Tournament MVP her senior year. After high school, she attended C.W. Post on a softball scholarship for 3 semesters and then transferred to Mercer County Community College. There she played one season and lead her team to the Junior College World Series and was named an All-American. After MCCC, she finished up her collegiate softball career at Rowan University. Jackie was name an All-American and an Academic All American her junior year. At the end of her senior year she was honored with NJAC Conference Pitcher of the Year and was named first team All-American. Jackie graduated from Rowan University with an American Studies degree, but her passion is softball. She not only teaches the skills needed to be successful on the diamond, but she also prepares her players for the mental aspect of the game. Currently Jackie is coaching in her 5th year for the New Jersey Nightmare 18u team.

Jean Ruppert
jruppert@gametime-performance.com

Jean has been actively involved in softball as a player and as a Coach. Her coaching experiences include High School, Collegiate and travel play. She has also served as a clinician for a number of years and has directed summer softball camps as well. With 25 years of coaching experience, Jean has worked with girls of all ages and all abilities. Her current coaching responsiblities include head Coach at Steinert High School as well as the U18 Nightmare head coach.

Melissa Hodge
hodgee9@msn.com

Melissa Hodge finished her High School career at Hamilton High West with 1084 career strikeouts, becoming the fifth player in New Jersey history to strike out 1000 career batters. She also batted .515 as a senior at the plate. Melissa moved on to Hofstra University where she received a division 1 full scholarship. Throughout her 4 years of pitching, hitting and defense in left field, she contributed to 3 NCAA appearances and in her senior year she received 2nd team all Colonial Athletic Association.