Links

Here are some fun and educational fastpitch softball sites.

Youth Fastpitch Governing Bodies

  • USSSA - United States Specialty Sports Association — The USSSA sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball.  Website »
  • ASA - Amateur Softball Association of America — US governing body provides the official ASA Code, a tournament database and information about Olympic, adult and youth divisions. Website »
  • PONY - PONY Baseball and Softball — Official site includes affiliated members links, news, calendar, tournaments, and World Series coverage. Website »
  • NSA - National Softball Association — The National Softball Association is a full service organization that offers a division of play and a level of competition that Youths through Adults can enjoy. Website »
  • Virginia USSSA Fastpitch — Sanctioning body that runs amateur softball and baseball tournaments and leagues in Virginia. Website »
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Clinics

Ongoing Clinics, Camps and Instruction
  • Suzy Willemssen Fastpitch Training - Clinics and private lessons held throughout the year. Website »
  • George Mason Softball - Justin Walkers's Softball Camps at the George Mason University. Train with the GMU coaching staff and players! Ages 8-18 Website »
  • Maryland Softball Camps - Train with the University of Maryland coaching staff and players! Emphasize fundamental and advanced instruction that will allow young softball athletes the most comfortable and content setting to reach their maximum potential. Ages 8-18. Website »
  • Six Four 3 - A members-only, self-service training facility with anytime access... designed exclusively for fastpitch softball. Website »
  • 5 Star Athletics - Founded by Jillian Callaway, former player and coach at the University of Maryland. 5 Star Athletics runs camps at local universities, High Schools and facilities. The staff of elite level of instructors are current or former college players and/or coaches. All instructors have been personally trained by Callaway. Ages 8-18. Website »
  • ABC Sports Camps - Here you'll find college-based summer, fall, winter and spring softball camps from universities throughout the country. Ages 8-18. Website »
  • Nike Softball Camps - Overnight, Extended Day, Day and Half-day cams at various locations throuhgout the country. Website »
  • Pure Performance Softball Camps - Offering local softball camps since 2005. Website »
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Online Training

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Professional Fastpitch

  • Athletes Unlimited Softball -  A Network of next generation professional sports leagues — Website »
  • WPF -  Women’s Professional Fastpitch — Website »
  • Smash It Sports Vipers — Website »
  • OKC Spark — Website »
  • USSSA Pride — Website »
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Local College Teams

  • George Mason University — Official site for Patriot softball Website
  • George Washington University — Official site for Colonial softball Website
  • Georgetown University — Official site for Hoya softball Website
  • Marymount University — Official site for Saints softball Website»
  • Randolph Macon College — Official site for Yellow Jacket softball Website»
  • University of Mary Washington — Official site for Eagles softball Website »
  • University of Maryland — Official Maryland Terrapins softball site Website »
  • University of Virginia — Cavaliers softball team includes scores, stats, and news Website »
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Misc

  • First Aid — “A Coach's Guide to First Aid” - A great guide for coaches and how to deal with injuries and first aid.
  • Concussions and Sleep — Sleep is important when recovering from a concussion, but suffering a concussion can make it very difficult to get the vital sleep you need. Go to the Tuck Sleep website to learn more.
  • Marasco & Nesselbush - Sports and Concussions Guide — Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs), often referred to as concussions, can occur due to a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. They can also happen if an athlete experiences a hit to the body that causes their head to quickly move back and forth.

News and Directories

  • NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association — The governing body for college athletics. Go to this site for information about college athletic eligibility requirements, links to college athletic programs, and the latest college sports news. Website »
  • Fastpitch Central — Provides comprehensive coverage of Fastpitch topics with thousands of links including coverage of state fastpitch news. Website »
    Fastpitch USA Today  — The online version of an excellent magazine devoted to fastpitch softball. Covers youth and college tournaments. Must subscribe to get the complete magazine. Website »
  • LinkAthletics.com — College Women’s Fastpitch Softball and Youth Girl’s Fastpitch Softball Website »
  • Riverview Baseball Association — Baseball/softball organization in Riverview, Michigan. Site contains links to many very good drills sites for both baseball and fastpitch softball. Includes links to many pages on the SYA Softball web site. Website »
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Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game. —A., softball player