Five finalists have been named for the head coaching position for the USA Softball Junior Women's National Team, it was announced by the Amateur Softball Association.

The five finalists are Michael Bastian, Tampa, Fla.; Chuck D'Arcy, Sacramento, Calif.; Gary Haning, Santa Ana, Calif.; Pam Newton, Rialto, Calif.; and Dr. Dot Richardson, Orlando, Fla. They will be interviewed by the women's national team selection committee during this weekend's Women's National Team Camp in Chula Vista, Calif.

Go to USA Softball for the complete news release.