The coaches who will lead our team are:
Jon Schwartz
Jon has extensive experience coaching youth softball. He was the head coached for multiple seasons with Tigard Little League before reviving the Blast organization. For the past 4 seasons Jon has coached club teams with the Blast, including being head coach of a team which won NAFA Nationals. Jon is also Vice President of the Blast.
A hallmark of Coach Schwartz' teams is the belief that the girls are a sisterhood. Jon believes in the power of players feeling confident and works hard to create an environment where the girls are supported, encouraged and empowered.
A hallmark of Coach Schwartz' teams is the belief that the girls are a sisterhood. Jon believes in the power of players feeling confident and works hard to create an environment where the girls are supported, encouraged and empowered.
Matt Purdom
Matt is about success on and off the field. He always wants to provide an opportunity to develop his player's skills and create a learning environment that is constantly challenging and enjoyable. Matt believes that being part of a healthy, encouraging, but competitive environment is one of the best ways of developing great character and life skills among athletes.
Matt has years of experience coaching youth sports and club softball. He has previously coached club softball with Newberg Ambush and CV Impact. Before that he coached middle school football with the Lincoln County School District and soccer, t-ball and softball with Newberg Parks & Recreations.
Matt has years of experience coaching youth sports and club softball. He has previously coached club softball with Newberg Ambush and CV Impact. Before that he coached middle school football with the Lincoln County School District and soccer, t-ball and softball with Newberg Parks & Recreations.
Thank you for considering the Blast. If you have questions about our program or are interested in joining our teams, please use the Contact Us or Tryouts - Registration Form.