JD Genter
Height: 5'10"
Position: Infield
Hometown: Chickamauga, Ga
- Currently plays for Long Haul
- Also played for US Vinyl (2003,2004), Team Stucco (2005), Benefield/Easton (2006), Dalsanders/Benefield/Combat (2007) and Dan Smith/Menosse/Benefield/Combat (2008)
- ASA Major Champion
- In the past three years, named to 11 All-Tournament teams and received two tournament MVP honors and one tournament defensive MVP title
- Played baseball at Chattanooga State C.C. and Southern Polytechnic State University
- Works as a high school teacher
- Married to Jennifer and has two sons, Micah (10) and Reece (6)
Favorite Movie: Tombstone
Favorite Sport (besides softball): Pool/Billiards
Hobbies: Coaching my two boys
Favorite Late Night Snack: Oreos and Milk
Who I admire most: Mom and Dad
Three people I would like to have dinner with: Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Steven Seagal
Best U.S. City: Chickamauga, Ga. because of its beauty and the history of the Civil War battles
Favorite Book: THe Mental Game of Baseball
What does it mean for you to represent your country at this level?
"It is an incredible honor to be able to represent our wonderful country. There is no other award that comes close to the privilege of competing for the USA in the sport of slow pitch softball. Hopefully as a part of this event I can inspire many softball players across the USA to strive to reach their full potential in the sport of slow pitch softball."
 
What do you enjoy the most about slow pitch softball?
"The friendships and experiences are what I enjoy most of all. Competition is the driving force but the many friends and experiences that are a result of playing are what means the most."
 
If you could offer advice to a younger athlete, what would it be?
"Dream! If you work hard enough, you can fulfill your dream. I can remember watching the Smokey Mountain Classic and telling myself that one day I would play on one of the top teams in the country. And now I am living that dream!"
 
Genters biggest win ?
"My wife and I began dating as a result of playing co-ed softball together!"