Kelsey Nunley and Jolene Henderson traveled to Europe directly following the close of their 2017 National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) season with the USSSA Pride. The morning after their last NPF game, the pair boarded a plane and flew 18 hours to Verona, Italy where they would join a brand new team and begin competing for…
Viera, FL– October 17, 2017- It was recently announced that eleven Pride players were invited to participate at the 2018 USA Softball Women’s National Team Selection Camp this January. Among the eleven invited was Pride standout Lauren Chamberlain who will not be attending, as she is currently recovering from a recent shoulder surgery. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/RqgdBmNVDr…
Viera, FL– October 13, 2017- Athletes are always looking for the next best thing to keep their bodies running smoothly and efficiently. There are so many products out on the market these days that are geared toward young athletes and athletes in general that promote increased recovery by enhanced hydration. As consumers, we don’t always…
Viera, FL- October 11, 2017-USA Softball has released its 2018 Women’s National Team Selection Camp Invitees list. Eleven USSSA Pride players have been invited to try out for the United States Women’s National Softball Team on December 31, 2017. We want to congratulate Sierra Romero, Shelby Pendley, Kelly Kretschman, Kirsti Merritt, Hallie Wilson, Bianka Bell,…
Viera, FL– October 9, 2017- USSSA is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by starting a month long campaign to help raise awareness this October. Our first USSSA Spotlight this month features USSSA Pride standout and three-time National Professional Fastpitch Player of the Year, Kelly Kretschman. Kelly Kretschman sits down with USSSA digital media reporter…
By Hallie Wilson Viera, FL- October 4, 2017 – Throughout September, 6-year USSSA Pride veteran and 3-time All-NPF performer, Jordan Taylor, organized and executed an auction for Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Jordan raised $5,500 for the 7th Floor Family Life fund at C.S. Mott’s Children’s Hospital Pediatric Center Unit in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Using game-worn jerseys autographed by each USSSA…
This question is the single most dilemmas on many parents and coaches’ minds. Since my expertise is on the injury prevention side I have taken a step back to look at how today’s young athletes are training. Recently, it has become the new norm to play a sport year round with combined club and school…
Viera, FL-September 7, 2017- USSSA Pride rookie, Mandie Perez, was inducted into her high school Hall of Fame this week and had her #55 jersey retired. The four-year letterwinner for Whittier Christian High School posted staggering numbers throughout her four seasons with the Heralds. Mandie was awarded the League Most Valuable Player all four years…
Viera, FL– September 5, 2017- The month of September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and Jordan Taylor announced last week that the Pride will be auctioning off game worn jerseys to raise money for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Pediatric Cancer unit. The auction this week, Thursday September 7th, and will run all month long. The Pride are…
Viera, FL-August 30, 2017- The Pride are taking action in the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s destruction and have raised $3,500 for the JJ Watt fund in hopes of alleviating the time to get Houston back on its feet. With Megan Wiggins and Lauren Chamberlain both taking the lead on social media, they are encouraging their…