National Fastpitch Coaches Association

NFCA National Convention Info Now Available Online

By Lance Swan Published 07 September 2004

The 2004 NFCA National Convention information is now available on-line, and you can access it by clicking...

Juggernaut Wins Inaugural Cowles Cup

By Lance Swan Published 29 August 2004

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Juggernaut means  a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object...

Daigle Wins NPF Manager of the Year, McMichael Claims Player of the Year Honors

By Lance Swan Published 28 August 2004

On a rainy Friday night in Akron, National Pro Fastpitch  (NPF) announced the recipients of the regular season awards,...

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...