Who we are
Firecrackers-HI is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit girls fast-pitch softball club, and we are part of the Firecrackers Softball Inc. organization.
Our mission is to develop confident, disciplined, and resilient young athletes through competitive fast-pitch softball while emphasizing teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and personal growth. Rooted in the values of Hawaiʻi ʻohana, responsibility (kuleana), and perseverance (paʻa), we provide structured training, high-level competition, and positive mentorship for girls 18 and under, creating opportunities both on and off the field.
Firecrackers-HI is committed to removing financial barriers to participation by supporting families through fundraising, sponsorships, and need-based assistance when resources allow. We strive to build a supportive, inclusive environment where athletes uplift one another, honor their community, and grow together as a team—he pūʻulu hoʻokahi (one united group). Our athletes represent Hawaiʻi with pride, humility, and integrity, carrying the spirit of aloha into every practice, game, and life pursuit.
Our Teams
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Coaches: David, Taylor, Kanoe, Hoku, and Tiari
Contact: davidhamlin@firecrackers-hi-inc.com
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Coach: Jay, Billy, Kaika
Email: jayhanawahine@firecrackers-hi-inc.com
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Coach: Jay
Email: jayhanawahine@firecrackers-hi-inc.com
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Coach: Jay
Email: jayhanawahine@firecrackers-hi-inc.com
Meet the Board of Directors
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Serves as the President, Chief Executive, and Governance Officer of Firecrackers-HI Inc. The President oversees organizational operations, represents the organization to external partners, signs official documents, and ensures compliance with the organization’s bylaws, policies, and governing standards.
Jason brings more than two decades of experience in youth and high school softball leadership, beginning with Hawaiʻi Kai 8U Pinto in 2001, where he spent five years developing foundational youth athletes. In 2006, he served as a head coach for a USA Softball youth team and a summer travel team, expanding competitive development opportunities for local athletes. From 2011–2012, he served as the infield coach for the Kaiser High School varsity softball program.
In 2013, he restarted at the grassroots level, building programs from 10U with an emphasis on fundamentals, discipline, and long-term athlete development. His teams have achieved sustained competitive success at the national level, including a Top 20 finish out of more than 200 teams at Premier Girls Fastpitch (PGF) Nationals in 2019, qualification for Alliance Nationals at the 14U level in 2021, an Elite Eight finish at the 2024 Alliance Nationals 14U, and a Top Ten finish at the 2025 PGF Nationals 14U.
At the high school level, he served as an assistant coach for the Kamehameha Varsity Softball program in 2023 and was the head coach for the Kamehameha Intermediate Softball team during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, leading the program to back-to-back ILH Championships.
As President, Jason applies this extensive coaching, leadership, and program-building experience to guide Firecrackers-HI with integrity, accountability, and a long-term vision. His leadership reinforces the organization’s commitment to athlete development, sound governance, transparency, and sustained impact in service of Hawaiʻi’s youth and softball community.
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Serves as the treasurer of Firecrackers-HI Inc. and functions as the organization’s chief financial officer. In this role, he is responsible for financial oversight, budgeting, internal controls, reporting, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit governance, tax, and regulatory requirements. The Treasurer oversees financial planning, expense tracking, reimbursement controls, and transparency to safeguard the organization’s fiscal integrity.
David brings more than three decades of leadership experience from his service in the United States Army, where he held senior roles requiring accountability for complex operations, resource management, risk mitigation, and organizational compliance. His military background reinforces a disciplined, ethical, and mission-focused approach to nonprofit financial stewardship.
As Treasurer, David applies these principles to ensure Firecrackers-HI operates with integrity, fiscal responsibility, and long-term sustainability. His leadership supports the organization’s commitment to transparency, donor trust, and effective use of funds in service of Hawaiʻi’s youth and community.
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Serves as the Secretary for Firecrackers-HI and is responsible for maintaining official organizational records, including meeting minutes, governance documents, policies, and required filings.
Rondell brings extensive hands-on experience as a full-time stay-at-home parent raising seven children, including managing complex schedules, coordinating academic responsibilities, maintaining records and documentation, communicating with schools and organizations, and ensuring deadlines and commitments are consistently met. This background provides strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills that directly support accurate recordkeeping and administrative continuity for Firecrackers-HI.
In this role, Rondell applies these skills to support sound governance, organizational accountability, and operational consistency. Her stewardship of records and documentation reinforces Firecrackers-HI’s commitment to transparency, responsible leadership, and long-term sustainability in service of Hawaiʻi’s youth and community.
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