Cap tip Tim Lyon, USA Jr. Men's head coach. See photos from Mike's USA Jr. Men's playing days, in 2005, courtesy of Tim Lyon. Michael Bowden was a member of the 2005 USA Jr. Men's team that played in the 2005 ISC Junior World Championship at Prince Edward Island. Now, at age 25, he is bidding for a spot on the Boston Red Sox roster. Read story at MLB: Bowden's time … [Read more...]
Twelve chosen to USA Women’s National Softball team
From Sports Illustrated: OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Pitchers Keilani Ricketts, Jordan Taylor and Chelsea Thomas are among a dozen players who have been selected to this year's U.S. women's national softball team. The Amateur Softball Association of America announced part of the roster Wednesday that will represent the U.S. at the women's world championships and other events in … [Read more...]
2012 ASA Major – Ashland, Ohio – July 26-29, 2012
Ashland, OH The dates for the 2012 ASA Major being held in Ashland, OH have been officially approved and set for July 26-29th, with games starting at 4:00 on the 26th. All other pertinent information (hotel info, tournament website, meeting times, etc.) is currently being put together and will be available soon. Thanks! Chad Honaker 2012 ASA Major Host … [Read more...]
Brian Martie to be inducted into ASA softball Hall of Fame
By Randy Kindred | Pantagraph.com BLOOMINGTON — In the late 1980s and early 1990s, when men’s major fastpitch softball had a presence on the Bloomington-Normal sports scene, Brian Martie was at the core of its success. His nearly 20 years as a standout infielder included two stints with the Bloomington Hearts. Martie’s potent bat headed some impressive lineups, and … [Read more...]
Stacy May-Johnson leads USA to gold medal
From the Iowa Athletic Department via the Des Moines Register: USA Softball Team goes 9-0 to win 2011 Pan American Games GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- University of Iowa assistant softball coach Stacy May-Johnson led the USA Softball Team to the gold medal at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Team USA posted a perfect 9-0 record en route to its seventh … [Read more...]
Gibson’s game takes flight at Pan Am Games
By AARON GRAY, For The Capital GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Lauren Gibson's power and speed were on display when she smacked a line drive down the first-base line and stretched a single into a double with a face-first slide under the tag. Moments later, she eased off the gas and calmly stepped on home plate after the next batter for the U.S. National Softball Team blasted a home … [Read more...]
ISF Congress in OKC – October 27-30, 2011
From the ASA website: OKLAHOMA CITY — Softball leaders from throughout the world convene in Oklahoma City this week for the XXV International Softball Federation (ISF) Congress, being held Oct. 27-30 at the Marriott on Northwest Expressway. The Congress is hosted by the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America/USA Softball. "On behalf of ASA/USA Softball, I am … [Read more...]