Nella falesia vicentina del Covolo Francesca Medici ha salito Na Vida Nomada, la sua prima via d’arrampicata sportiva gradata 8c. Lo scorso 25 Aprile Francesca Medici, giovane climber di Scandiano ( RE) e laureanda in Medicina presso l’Università di Parma, scala Na Vida Nomada, via di 8c della falesia del Covolo, Vicenza. Oltre ad essere…
Kris Caldwell (Edward Jones) partners as NFCA official sponsor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The NFCA is proud to announce Kris Caldwell, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, as an official sponsor. Caldwell signed a multi-year contract and will be the title sponsor of the NFCA’s Job Postings. “We would like to welcome Kris Caldwell, a former coach, as an NFCA official sponsor,” said NFCA Executive Director Carol Bruggeman. “At…
USA Softball wins 2019 Pan American Games Gold
LIMA, Peru — The USA Softball Women’s National Team (WNT) recorded the program’s ninth Pan American Games Gold Medal with a 3-1 victory over No. 3 Canada. Fighting through the Bronze Medal finale, Team USA defeated Puerto Rico 3-1 to set up a rematch with No. 3 Canada. Monica Abbott went the distance in the circle for…
Field set for 2020 NFCA DI Leadoff Classic presented by Rawlings
LOUISVILLE, Ky. –The NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic is back! Presented by Rawlings, the 19th version of the Association’s season-opening tournament will take place Feb. 7-9 at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. The 2020 field will feature 15 collegiate programs, 10 of which participated in the 2019 postseason, and the United States…
NFCA tours travel ball tournaments
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The NFCA connected with the travel ball community during July to create awareness about the many educational offerings the Association provides to benefit grassroots coaches. The NFCA visited three tournaments hosted by Official Sponsors – USSSA, Legacy Event Management and USA Softball. Valuing its partnerships with this trio, the Association is appreciative for its…
Italy qualifies for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
TRECHT, Netherlands — The Italian National Softball Team earned a place in the 2020 Olympic Games, defeating Great Britain, 5-0, in the final of the WBSC Women’s Softball Europe/Africa Qualification Event for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo 2020. It will be the third time that Italy will participate and represent Europe in an Olympic softball event,…
Justin Patton announced as 2019 NFCA Convention keynote
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Headlining the NFCA’s First Pitch: Opening Welcome session at the 2019 Convention in Atlantic City, N.J. is certified executive leadership coach Justin Patton. He will speak on the first day of the Convention, which will run Dec. 4-7. “The NFCA is thrilled to have Justin Patton as our 2019 Convention Keynote speaker,” said NFCA Executive…
NFCA reveals 2019 High School All-Americans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Forty-eight student-athletes from 40 programs were selected to the 2019 NFCA High School All-America teams, announced the Association on Monday afternoon. Fourteen different institutions were represented on the first team with Howell (Mich.) High School and Spain Park High School (Hoover, Ala.) notching two accolades apiece. Overall, Donovan Catholic High School (Toms River,…
Team USA captures back-to-back International Cup titles
COLUMBUS, Ga. – In an ESPN-televised showdown, Team USA rallied from a one-run deficit in the bottom of the sixth to defeat Japan, 2-1, and capture its second straight USA Softball International Cup title. Additionally, it was a historic day for the U-19 WNT program, who took home the bronze medal for the first time…
NFCA reveals 2019 High School all-region teams
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association revealed that 160 student-athletes, representing 99 programs, received 2019 NFCA High School All-Region accolades. These awards honor softball student-athletes from the Association’s five regions with first- and second-team recognitions. NFCA member coaches from each region’s respective committees selected the honorees, and recipients are now eligible for the 2019…