National Fastpitch Coaches Association

USA wins 7-0 over Japan

By Lance Swan Published 17 July 2005

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.---Firing on all cylinders, the USA Softball Women’s national team advanced to the championship game...

NPF Announces Plans to Host International Championship in 2012

By Lance Swan Published 15 July 2005

The National Pro Fastpitch League (NPF) has announced plans to host the 2012 National Pro Fastpitch International...

Canada Upsets USA Softball Team at World Cup

By Lance Swan Published 15 July 2005

The USA Softball National team opened the 2005 World Cup on Thursday evening with a shocking 2-1 loss to Canada...

Osterman, Team USA Win ESPY Awards

By Lance Swan Published 14 July 2005

What does Cat Osterman have in common with Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton...

U.S. Routes Australia in Final Tune-up for World Cup of Softball

By Lance Swan Published 13 July 2005

View the 2005 World Cup of Softball Schedule  The United States National team opened the summer session in fine fashion,...

ISF President Don Porter Releases Statement Concerning IOC Decision

By Lance Swan Published 13 July 2005

Having returned to the International Softball Federation’s (ISF) world headquarters in Plant City, Fla., from the...

USA Elite Falls to Australia in Canada Cup Gold Medal Game

By Lance Swan Published 11 July 2005

Melanie Roche's outstanding pitching performance combined with Team USA miscues guided Australia to a 3-0 win over the USA...

Softball Dropped from 2012 Olympic Games

By Lance Swan Published 08 July 2005

Softball, along with baseball, has been dropped from the 2012 Olympic Games program. They were the only two sports out of 28...