USSSA - New National Leadership Structure Announced

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Viera, FL – USSSA has announced a new leadership structure and team for the sport of fastpitch to better meet the changing needs of directors, coaches, participants and officials. “The sport of fastpitch has grown rapidly in USSSA over the last decade. In order to take our program to new levels and offer unique opportunities within every level of play in the sport, we needed to evolve in how we administer the sport. These changes will accelerate the growth of USSSA fastpitch softball!” said Jeremy McDowell, current USSSA Board Member and former Executive Vice President of Fastpitch.

Dr. Jami Lobpries has been named the National Director of Fastpitch and Courtney Ceo will be the National Program Director. Dr. Lobpries will oversee the strategic vision and operations of the USSSA Fastpitch Program including USSSA directors, programs, officials, Space Coast events, and integration of the USSSA Pride into the USSSA Fastpitch Program. Additionally, she will oversee the USA Elite Select program, which includes the World Fastpitch Championship, Futures World Fastpitch Championship, and Select 30 All American Program.

Ms. Ceo will oversee the day-to-day operations of many of the USSSA Fastpitch programs, including All American Program, Fastpitch National Championships including the Space Coast World Series, Ultimate Fastpitch Experience and Junior Pride programs. Both Lobpries and Ceo have strong experience playing, coaching and administering the game at multiple levels and have been intimately involved in USSSA fastpitch programs for several years.

“I have a passion in my heart for this game and now I get to wake up every day and work to make this sport all that it can be. We have so much that we can offer our directors, coaches, officials and most importantly every female athlete who plays this sport!” commented Lobpries.

“We have a great opportunity to work with our directors and officials to take a very good USSSA program and make it great. I can’t wait to get to work and make USSSA the leader in fastpitch softball!” notes Ceo.

Additionally, USSSA has created a National Fastpitch Committee that will serve as a conduit between the National Administration and the Directors in the field. This committee will be a resource to make sure planning and decisions are grounded and that directors are in tune with the direction of the overall national program. The Committee consists of Darren Darracq - TX, Tim Foster - IN, Gordon Patterson - FL, Rick Phillips - AZ, Kelly Angus-Thorne - IA, and Andy Wisk - MD. Andy Wisk has been appointed as the Chairman of the USSSA National Fastpitch Committee.

“This structure is another big step forward to better serve our directors and the programs that they operate. It will improve communication and create a strong link between all facets of the fastpitch program and the USSSA National Office as we work together to become the resource in fastpitch softball for every player, coach and official!” said Donny DeDonatis, acting CEO of USSSA.

This leadership team will begin work immediately and will be planning for the upcoming USSSA Convention and the 2019 season.

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