LOUISVILLE, Ky. - GameChanger is doubling down on its commitment to the softball community. Returning as an Official NFCA Sponsor, the top-rated youth sports app continues its title sponsorship of the NFCA Coaches Clinics and live streaming coverage for the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic. Additionally, GameChanger
is stepping up as the new title sponsor of the NFCA High School Coaches Polls and the Player and Pitcher of the Week awards.
“We are thrilled to announce GameChanger will continue as an Official Sponsor,” said NFCA CEO Carol Bruggeman. “As the title sponsor of our must-attend Coaches Clinics, GameChanger's support of these events will impact softball coaches of all levels. GameChanger will also continue as our live stream partner for our prestigious Division I Leadoff Tournament in Clearwater, Fla. bringing top-level games to anyone in the world. A supporter of grassroots softball, GameChanger will be the new title sponsor of our High School Summer-Fall and Spring Top 25 polls as well as our High School Pitcher and Player of the Week awards. GameChanger is a company that is thriving, growing, and evolving, much like our sport. Their team is committed to serving the softball community with excellence and we thank them for their support.”
The NFCA produces High School Top 25 Coaches Polls as well as recognizing prep athletes for their performances on the field for the Summer-Fall and Spring seasons. Released on Thursdays during the respective seasons, the polls use state rankings submitted by NFCA member coaches and are chosen based on performance, roster quality, strength of schedule, and active NFCA membership. Nominated by member head coaches and announced on Mondays, the weekly honors highlight one player and pitcher performance during the fall and spring seasons.
“Softball has always been an important part of the GameChanger community, and we’re proud to deepen our relationship with the NFCA and continue supporting the people who make the sport stronger,” said David Shapiro, SVP, Sales & Business Development at GameChanger. “From helping coaches learn and connect, to recognizing standout high school athletes, to bringing some of the best college softball in the country to fans everywhere, this partnership gives us an opportunity to support the game at every level.”
NFCA Coaches Clinics presented by GameChanger 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.
The 2027 NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic will take place Feb. 11-14 at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. GameChanger will be entering its fourth year as the exclusive streaming provider of the tournament, providing live coverage of all contests over the four days with a dedicated broadcast team on Fields 8 & 9. Since 2023, 167 games have been streamed live, allowing fans from around the world to have access to watch highly-competitive softball for free from the comfort of their home or on the road.
About GameChanger:
GameChanger empowers youth sports coaches, families, organizations, and athletes to stay connected through live streaming, highlights, scheduling, statistics, and scorekeeping. Available on iOS, Android, and the web, GameChanger covers nearly 10M games annually and 1M+ teams a year. The live streaming and team management technology is available for all youth sports, with deep stats and scorekeeping capability for baseball, softball and basketball. GameChanger is based in New York City and is owned and operated by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
The NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its vast library of digital education, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from podcasts to an extensive Awards & Scholarships platform, to NFCA Webinars and a National Convention.
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