Linda Derk
Linda Derk provides structured, professional softball instruction, equipment, apparel and consultation for both individuals and teams. A comprehensive softball background that includes coaching at every level of the game provides the foundation for offering a detailed program that focuses on player development on and off the softball diamond.
In 1998, the Women's Professional Softball League hired Linda as the first full time head coach of the Tampa Bay Firestix. Under Derk's guidance, the Firestix won the 1999 regular and post season championships. That year she was named All-Star Coach and Coach of the Year.
Since the professional days Linda has been a successful business owner who travels around the world instructing fastpitch softball.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
2008 - Current
Linda Derk, Inc. (LDI): Owner. In charge of all aspects of the business development. LDI is a developing fastpitch softball business offering diverse products/services related to instruction, sponsorship, motivational speaking, live radio and television broadcast, camps, and more. LDI is a mobile company with a worldwide market.
2001-2008
Get Game, Inc.: Owner. In charge of sponsorship, accounting and development. Linda assisted in developing the fastpitch softball business into a state, national and internationally prominent company.
HEAD COACHING EXPERIENCE
2010 - Current
Admiral Farragut Academy, St Petersburg Florida
2001-2006
Palm Beach Community College
2003
NY/NJ Juggernaut, National Professional Fastpitch
1998-2001
Tampa Bay Firestix, Women's Professional Softball League
1995-1998
Indiana State University
1988-90
East Stroudsburg University
ASSISTANT COACHING EXPERIENCE
1994-1996
United States Military Academy
1991-1994
Temple University
1991
Drexel University
EDUCATION
1993
Temple University: M.Ed. in Sport Management
1987
Slippery Rock University: BA in Health and Physical Education, with an emphasis in coaching
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
1994
Level II Olympic Tryout Participant
1985-1996
Allentown Patriots Women's Club: ASA Major Amateur Fastpitch Team
1983-1987
Slippery Rock University: Softball and basketball; 4 year letter winner
AWARDS/HONORS
2008
Little League Aruba Service Award
2003
Slippery Rock University Hall of Fame
2000
St Leo Women of the Year Award (Team)
2000
Girl Scout Community Service Award
1999
WPSL Championship Team
1999
WPSL Coach of the Year
1999
WPSL All-Star Coach
1998
First Full-time Head Coach in WPSL History
1987
Captain, Basketball & Softball team; 4 year letter winner
1986
PSAC Basketball Champions
1986
NCAA Division II Sweet 16 Basketball Participant
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Habitat for Humanity
Softball for Hearts
S.E.R.V.E Volunteer Speaker
PERSONAL
Born 2/26/1965; parents Ronald and Veronica; twin sister Karen, sister Judy, brothers Ron and Bob. Makes her home in St. Petersburg Florida where she enjoys working on her house, fishing and spending time with family and friends.
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