Art Coleman
The founding father of Pennsbury Athletic Association
The Pennsbury Gems were started by Arthur and Craig Coleman. Art passed away in 2001, and Craig is the Coach at Robert Morris College. The travel team was founded in 1976 and has been known as the Gems since 1981. They entered the Pennsylvania ASA State Tournament in 1976, finishing third.
The Gems were State Champions and regional champions in 1978 and in 1983 they finished 4th in the nation. Since then, the Gems under Les Venella have been synonymous with, not only producing highly competitive teams, but with generating academically qualified skilled athletes sought after by all levels of NCAA softball programs.
The 1983 Pennsbury Panthers at the ASA Nationals in Boulder, Colorado.
First Row (kneeling) Left to Right: Dave Bromley (Asst. Coach), Donnie Seitzinger (Bat Boy), Luanne Wainwright, Marieanne Patton,
Kelly Simonds, Lori Blahos, Marie Polyak, Dave Mycock (Asst. Coach).
Second Row, Left to Right: Art Coleman, Laura McGarry, Wendy Darroch, Karen Broadway, Jill Bromley, Cindy Woodward, Kim Seitzinger, Don Seitzinger (Asst. Coach).
Third Row, Left to Right: Chris Osterhoudt, Lisa Morgan, Maria Delcasino, Dawn Mycock, Denise Mycock.