LOUISVILLE, Ky. - STADIONIC, an NFCA Official Sponsor since 2017, will continue its partnership with the Association after signing a new multi-year deal. STADIONIC
, the premium infrastructure brand of Netting Professionals, will continue its title sponsorship of the Field of the Year award, the NFCA’s “The Dirt” Podcast, its social media initiative #FacilityFridays and the “Beyond the Fence” blog.
“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with STADIONIC,” said NFCA CEO Carol Bruggeman. “They have set the industry standard with high-quality, innovative products. “Will Minor is one of the finest individuals in the business. He and his team take pride in building relationships with the softball community and providing impeccable service. We truly appreciate their loyalty and support of the Association and look forward to working with them to grow the sport.”
The NFCA’s Field of the Year award recognizes the top fields/stadiums across the nation for their flawless grounds maintenance and exceptional playing surfaces. Nominations for 2026 are open through September 1 and can be found in the members-only Coach’s Box at NFCA.org. Any NFCA member is eligible to nominate their respective field or stadium.
“We're proud to continue supporting the NFCA and the coaches who are raising the standard for softball programs across the country," said Minor, CEO of STADIONIC. "Whether we're designing a new facility or enhancing an existing one, we're committed to helping coaches create safe, high-performing environments that elevate the experience for athletes, fans and their communities.”
Hosted by NFCA Senior Director of Education Joanna Lane “The Dirt” is a weekly podcast on Wednesdays, featuring member coaches sharing insight on softball-related topics. With over 210,000 downloads since its inception in 2017, “The Dirt” has provided endless educational content to its listeners and will hit a milestone this year with its 450th podcast on Aug. 5.
#FacilityFridays features bi-monthly co-branded content that showcases STADIONIC products, while also spotlighting softball facilities from all different divisions across the NFCA’s social media platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn).
Beyond the Fence goes behind-the-scenes of the Association. It offers insight on the inner workings of the NFCA team, from day-to-day operations to what goes into organizing an event, such as the upcoming National Convention in Atlantic City, N.J. Additionally, it taps into the history of the Association, allowing a connection with the founders who built the organization from the ground up.
STADIONIC, a fixture in the NFCA Convention Exhibit Show, has been instrumental in the growth of the premier gathering for softball coaches and vendors. Through its multi-year donation of a batting cage, STADIONIC has helped expand hands-on educational opportunities, offering dynamic sessions led by coaches and vendors alike. The 2025 Convention reached another milestone with 2,025 attendees, 200 companies and more than 800 vendors in Las Vegas.
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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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