Steve
Shortland

Steve “Pup” Shortland’s dedication to the sport of softball has extended across various levels, beginning first as a player in 1977 before the start of his coaching tenure 20 years later. Serving as Head Coach for the U.S. Air Force Men’s Softball team from 2002-2015, Shortland amassed eight gold medals and five silver medals during a 14-year span in addition to being selected to lead the Men’s Armed Forces twelve times in his coaching career. His valued coaching expertise reached the international level in 2009 when he was selected to lead the first-ever USA Softball Men’s Slow Pitch National Team, racking up seven Border Battle titles in his nine years as Head Coach while accumulating a 44-4 overall record in the annual international Slow Pitch event. Following his retirement from coaching in 2017, Shortland began giving back to the sport by conducting playing and coaching clinics across the world and has been instrumental in helping the European Softball Federation with their player development. Additionally, his involvement extends to the USA Patriots Board of Directors where he helps inspire and educate others while enhancing the health and welfare of veteran amputees.”