Softball Teams - Breakers

CEFS BREAKERS SOFTBALL

The CEFS Breakers are a competitive organization of softball travel teams for girls ages 12-18. Our teams are formed with competitive and committed players and coaches. We offer high-level coaching and training, and our players compete in tournaments regionally and statewide through PGF, AST, NSA, Legacy, USA, USSSA, Triple Crown and Alliance.

Our mission is to develop skilled and competitive softball players who are also good students, teammates and citizens. We believe that softball is a great way for young women to learn teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. We also believe that softball can help our youth develop their confidence and self-esteem as they become young women.

Our teams practice regularly and compete in tournaments on weekends throughout the year. CEFS also offers camps to help our players improve their athletic skills as well as college recruiting benefits for our players.

If you are interested in coaching a team with the Breakers, please fill out this request form.

Our Commitment:

We are committed to providing our players with the best possible experience. We have a team of experienced and qualified coaches who are passionate about teaching and coaching softball. We also have a strong support system and family atmosphere for our players and their families. Our staff actively works to showcase our players regularly to colleges and they have established connections among coaches and scouts.

Our staff helps all players with the college recruitment process. CEFS helps with online platform setup, individual skill/showcase videos, coaching references, ID camps, and showcase events.

Our Players:

At CEFS, we strive to foster a positive and enriching environment where aspiring softball players can hone their skills and discover their ideal college match. CEFS is a program for ambitious softball players who possess the dedication and talent to pursue collegiate success.

Our players utilize the CEFS staff networks and regularly use staff members for references in recruitment efforts.

Our Teams:

12u – Typically plays in 4-6 tournaments in the spring. 5-7 tournaments in the summer. And 4-6 tournaments in the Fall.

14u – Typically plays in 5-7 tournaments in the spring. 6-8 tournaments/showcases in the summer. And 4-6 tournaments/showcases in the Fall.

16u-18u – Typically plays in 6-8 tournaments/showcases in the summer. And 5-8 tournaments/showcases in the Fall.

Our Management:

Steve Handel is a coach for the Breakers. He has more than 20 years of softball coaching experience. Steve is a former umpire in chief and league travel director. He is a former coach at Leigh High Softball, coaching the Longhorns for 8 years. In 2024, Steve coached the Breakers competing in 7 championships. Steve specializes in infield, outfield, and conditioning.

AJ Santana is a coach for the Breakers and has more than 15 years of coaching experience. AJ has also coached the Overfelt High School varsity team for the past 8 years.

Ryan Farsai is the front office GM. He has more than 7 years of coaching experience. Ryan’s experience spans from being a former league president, to head coach and recruitment director. Under Ryan’s programs, his travel teams have competed in 17 championships. Ryan specializes in outfield, catchers and team logistics.

Mikka Dixon is the Coach for the East Bay Breakers 14u. She is a two sport athlete, playing both basketball and softball on Varsity for all 4 years in High School and then moving on to play in Junior College at San Jose City College and De Anza College. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from SJSU with a BA in Child and Adolescent Development. After college, she was a private nanny for a handful of Silicon Valley Executives for over 17 years. During that time, she also acquired a number of certifications; including sports performance and sports nutrition, inclusion and special needs education, and sports therapy. She is an engaging communicator and educator with a proven track record in working with athletes of all ages. She has trained numerous athletes who have gone on and played at the NCAA level and professionally overseas. Currently she is the Assistant Softball Coach at Chabot College in Hayward, Ca where she has been since 2018. She is excited to contribute her talents to this organization.

Travis Hider is a coach for the 16/18u Breakers. He has more than 10 years of coaching experience and is an assistant coach for the Leigh High School varsity softball team.

Justin Oliver is the head coach for the 16/18u Breakers. Justin has over 18 years of varsity coaching experience. He is a former MLB scout and recruiting lead at CEFS. He is the head coach of the Leigh High School varsity softball team. In 2024, he led the Leigh Longhorns to a CCS regional semifinals appearance.

Our Facilities:

CEFS is fortunate to have high end facilities access in San Jose. We have three high school fields that our teams practice on. Each facility has batting cages and multiple bullpens. CEFS also has access to indoor facilities when needed. Our organization owns an extensive set of equipment and training gear that we have onsite at each facility. We believe in providing the best experience for our players and coaches which is why we provide convenient locations and an abundance of high quality training equipment as part of our program offering.

Winning Culture:

Our teams have enjoyed tremendous success over the years. Our coaches, players and the organization have won many championships throughout Northern California. It's a continuous process, nurtured by dedicated coaches, supportive parents, and most importantly, by the players themselves. We developed a vibrant ecosystem where dedication, support, and a relentless pursuit of excellence make up the identity of the team and organization as a whole.

Our Resources:

Link to Tryout Forms

If you are interested in coaching a team with the Breakers, please fill out this request form.

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