Power Line Hits a Double; Scores Two New Coaches

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Power Line Hits a Double; Scores Two New Coaches

SAN DIEGO, California (August 25, 2011) - Power Line owner Sara Hayes is pleased to announce the hiring of Kristen Gensler and Sari-Jane Jenkins. The University of San Diego and University of Oregon graduates broaden Power Line’s ability to service every aspect of athlete development. Danielle Duhart has resigned in order to pursue other career opportunities.

Kristen Gensler, a University of San Diego graduate, joins Power Line’s interest in mentoring competitive athletes. Kristen specializes in teaching infield and outfield defense and throwing technique. She also will add to Power Line’s strong offensive coaching staff.

Kristen Gensler played in 182 games throughout her college career with 555 at bats, ranking her 9th in USD history. As the lead-batter, Kristen recorded 158 hits and 94 runs scored. In 2010, Kristen led her team in conference with a .359 batting average consisting of 14 multi-hit games while scoring a team best of 26 runs. Kristen was nominated All PCSC 2nd team in 2009 and 2010, and in 2011 she was awarded Defensive Player of the Year.

Gensler played for Dos Pueblos High School in Santa Barbara and travel ball for the Southern California Pumas 18U Gold, coached by Oli Keohohou.

Sari-Jane Jenkins is a 2010 graduate from the University of Oregon, bringing Pac-10 experience to the Power Line coaching staff. Sari specializes in lefty slapping and hitting. Sari was named All-Pacific Region as a freshman in 2005 and earned All Pac-10 honors as an outfielder in 2005 and 2007. She led her team to post season NCAA Regionals in 2007. As a senior in 2009, Sari was awarded most inspirational and was the 19th overall draft pick for Akron Racers Women’s Professional Softball team.

In addition to her playing experience, Sari Jenkins has been an instructor of softball since 2006. In 2010, Sari was an Assistant Coach at Oregon State University, as well as an Assistant to the All-Pro Dynasty Fast Pitch Softball Association.

Kristen and Sari begin teaching lessons at Power Line August 29th. You can schedule an appointment online or by calling the facility (858) 277-7792.

Power Line Consulting was founded in the fall of 2008 by Sara Hayes, who, after 13 years of college coaching, decided she wanted to do something that would have a lasting impact on the softball community in San Diego and beyond. Her vision is to utilize elite tools and technology to expand the opportunities of athletes, coaches, teams and leagues. Power Line’s programs are structured to develop the complete athlete through skill training, mentoring, sports performance coaching and to advise athletes how to market those skills to college recruiters. Hayes also consults coaches as they grow their programs and promote their athletes. Power Line trains and mentors 100 athletes each week and has placed 35 student-athletes in colleges across the country. Power Line is recognized as a leading training and mentoring facility for young athletes in the Southwest region.

Contact:
Sara Hayes, Owner, Power Line Consulting
(858) 277-7792
sara@powerlineconsulting.net




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