LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bownet has officially renewed its partnership with the NFCA. Under the new multi-year agreement, Bownet will continue equipping NFCA Coaches Clinics with premium softball gear, featuring select equipment raffled off to participants.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Bownet, one of the most innovative companies in our sport,” said NFCA CEO Carol Bruggeman. “Over the last several years, Bownet has made a huge commitment to the sport of softball. They create and manufacture easy-to-use, relevant products that every softball program in America can benefit from. In fact, one can rarely go to a softball field or facility today without seeing one of their state-of-the-art nets or products. Jack Lucas and Dave Pherrin are first-class leaders who are passionate about designing and developing trusted products to assist athletes and coaches on their quest for excellence. Bownet has become a household name in the softball community and we are pleased to have them continue as an NFCA Official Partner.”

NFCA Coaches Clinics are tremendous educational opportunities for coaches of all levels to learn from the best in the game. Over two days, participants gain knowledge from world-class speakers and are able to mingle with exhibitors who are showcasing some of the newest innovations in the softball world.

“Renewing our Official Partner agreement with the NFCA through 2029 is a natural step for Bownet,” said Dave Pherrin, Vice President, Bownet. “The NFCA has done so much to elevate fastpitch softball at every level. The association's commitment to coaches, from professional development down to youth fastpitch is what keeps the sport growing and its athletes thriving. We're proud to continue as an NFCA Official Partner and to stand alongside the coaches who shape the game."

Locations and dates for the 2026-27 clinic season: Chicago I (Dec. 4-5, 2026); Minneapolis (Jan. 8-9, 2027); Nashville (Jan. 8-9, 2027); Chicago II (Jan. 15-16, 2027);Portland (Jan. 15-16, 2027); Kansas City (Jan. 22-23, 2027); Louisville (Jan. 29-30, 2027); Oklahoma City (Jan. 29-30, 2027).

Celebrating 40 years in 2023, the NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its highly-regarded Awards Program, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from NFCA podcasts to a comprehensive drills database, to in-person events and a National Convention.

Learn more about the NFCA and consider joining our lineup of 6,500 coaches today!