National Fastpitch Coaches Association

NFCA Announces 2004 Diamond Sports Catchers of the Year

By Lance Swan Published 26 August 2004

Ten catchers have been announced as Diamond Sports Catcher of the Year winners. The award is sponsored by Diamond Sports, the...

NPF Playoffs Set To Begin In Akron

By Lance Swan Published 25 August 2004

National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) announced the four teams that will participate in the 2004 NPF Playoffs and Championship Series...

Olympic Softball Set To Begin in Athens

By Lance Swan Published 13 August 2004

The opening ceremonies of the 2004 Olympic Games are set for Friday, and it doesn't take long for softball to take center...

Elkins Named Speedline/NFCA High School National Coaching Staff of the Year

By Lance Swan Published 04 August 2004

Head coach James McClanahan, along with assistant coaches Amy Mattes, Laura Rivers and Jim Smittle, have been tabbed the...

Greek Olympic team's unbeaten record should raise eyebrows in Athens

By Lance Swan Published 30 July 2004

Five years ago, softball wasn't even being played in Greece.  Now, the host country of the 2004 Summer Olympics seems to...

USA Softball Headed To Athens

By Lance Swan Published 27 July 2004

The USA Softball Women’s National Team has completed its ‘Aiming for Athens’ tour and is now set to depart...

Olympic Softball To Be Televised Live

By Lance Swan Published 23 July 2004

Fans can follow the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team like never before. The networks of NBC: NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Bravo, Telemundo and...

Arrangements Set For Sue Candrea Funeral

By Lance Swan Published 21 July 2004

July 22 – Thursday - Visitation: 5-7 p.m. at the St. Anthony Catholic Cathedral  Rosary Service from 7-8 p.m....