14u - De Mars

Stephanie De Mars, Head Coach

Stephanie is a returning head coach within the Blast organization, having held this role for the past few years. As a non-parent coach, she has a solid background in competitive softball, playing from youth through college and internationally. She has also coached club teams for several years. Softball is her passion, and she finds it incredibly rewarding to coach and develop youth athletes.  

Bryanna Schaffer, Assistant Coach

Bryanna served as an assistant coach for the Blast Fastpitch 14U De Mars team during the past spring and summer seasons. She is a former collegiate softball player at Carleton College, where she graduated in 2025 as a four-year starter and record holder. With experience in both competitive travel ball and collegiate softball, she understands the expectations and demands of club softball, as well as what it takes to develop young athletes.

Her coaching philosophy emphasizes strong fundamentals, game awareness, confidence, and a disciplined approach to the game, while also prioritizing teamwork, accountability, and a positive, competitive environment. She focuses on creating a structured and supportive setting where athletes can build consistency, improve their skills, and deepen their understanding of the game. Her goal is to develop athletes into strong players and confident individuals, helping them grow as both teammates and people.

Morgan Miller, Assistant Coach

Morgan was born and raised in the coastal town of Newport where he played baseball, football and wrestled. He studied Geology at Western Oregon University and played on the rugby team. After college he spent a few years fishing in Alaska's Bering Sea, then settled in Portland and began a career as a commercial electrician. His coaching journey began with youth football and turned into 11 years of highschool football. His last stop being the varsity defensive coordinator at Wells Highschool. He spent 2 years officiating highschool football before beginning his softball journey with his daughters T-ball team.

Practice Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Softball Association Registered:  NAFA, USA Softball & USSSA

Play Schedule

Date
Event
Location
Apr 11 - 12, 2026
USA Spring Wild Hare
Canby, OR
Apr 25 - 26, 2026
USA Fireballs Spring Invitational
Sherwood, OR
May 2 - 3, 2026
USSSA Cinco de Slugger
Sherwood, OR
May 16 - 17, 2026
USSSA Triple Play Classic
Dallas, OR
May 29 - 31, 2026
NSA Bend Summer Clash
Bend, OR
Jun 6 - 7, 2026
USA Columbia River Classic
Vancouver, WA
Jun 13 - 14, 2026
USA Rawlings Invitational
Portland, OR
Jun 26 - 28, 2026
USA State Championships
Salem, OR
Jul 11 - 12, 2026
USSSA Bring the Heat
Dallas, OR
Jul 18 - 19, 2026
NAFA Nationals
Newberg, OR

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