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High Performance Program

Known as The Pipeline to the Women’s National Team, the USA Softball High Performance Program (HPP) will identify a pool of athletes to train, compete and represent USA Softball through domestic and international competition. The program will focus on providing an equal opportunity for players to show their talent while growing the game of softball in the United States and remaining inclusive to all that wish to participate and develop their skills.


The Pipeline to the U.S. Women’s National Team


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Regions

National Selection Event Invites

U.S. Women’s National Team Program

The Selection Process

USA Softball is divided into ten (10) regions. Each region will offer competition for pools of athletes through uniform HPP Identifiers run by local coaches and evaluated by USA Softball National Team athletes, alumni and other professional softball players.

From each Regional Identifier, the top athletes athletes will be notified and invited to advance to the National Selection Event. After which USA Softball will recognize the top athletes for the age-specific Top Performers in the current year. From those top performers, possible invitation to a National Team trial, pool or team participation will be extended based on the calendar of WBSC events. 

The Benefits

1. The opportunity to be evaluated against your peers based on your performance


2. Quality competition: Games against other Regional HPP top performers.


3. Exposure to national team coaches and selection committee members.


4. The opportunity to represent one’s region or country in competition.


HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM Schedule

DateEventLocation
November 30 – December 3, 2023HPP National Selection EventVero Beach, Florida

HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FAQ

What is the High Performance Program process?

USA Softball is divided into ten (10) regions. Each region will offer competition for pools of athletes through uniform HPP Identifiers with all participants being evaluated at one (1) or two (2) positions in each eligible age group. This will provide a higher level of playing experience for all participants from the regional level. Identifiers and tryouts will be run by local coaches and evaluated by USA Softball National Team athletes, alumni and other professional softball players. Selection of these players is not an easy task.

From each Regional Identifier, the top athletes athletes will be notified and invited to advance to the National Selection Event. After the National Selection Event, USA Softball will recognize the top athletes for the age-specific Top Performers in the current year. From those top performers, possible invitation to a National Team trial, pool or team participation will be extended based on the calendar of WBSC events. 

How do I participate in the High Performance Program?

HPP Identifiers for each age group will be held across the 10 USA Softball regions followed by a National Event (invite-only). Age groups and tryout dates may be different from area to area based on seasonal and regional considerations. You may attend an Identifier outside your region.

You can pre-register for an HPP Identifier; however, registration will cut off one week prior to the event. On-site registration is available for an extra fee of $20. If you pre-register, you must bring your confirmation receipt or be able to pull it up on your phone. This will help the program coordinator find your registration quickly through your Member ID number. During the event, you will wear your Member ID number on your shirt for easy identification.

Click here to find a list of identifiers.

What are the specific HPP age classifications?

The HPP age classifications are based on the age guidelines for the WBSC competition schedule. Age groups are defined by birth year and an athlete must be the age group age throughout the entire year. For example, if an athlete is trying out for the 2023 14u region team, the athlete must not turn 15 until 2023. The age of the athlete on Dec 31, 2023 determines their age group for the calendar year of 2023. 

2023 age groups that will participate in the program:

13u – Regional Pool and National Team(born 2010 or after)

14u – Regional Pool and National Team (depending on available WBSC qualifier) (born 2009 or after)

15u – Regional Pool and National Team (depending on available WBSC World Cup) (born 2008 or after)

16u – Regional Pool and National Team(born 2007 or after)

17u – Regional Pool and National Team (depending on available WBSC qualifier) (born 2006 or after)

18u – Regional Pool and National Team (depending on available WBSC World Cup) (born 2005 or after)

What are National Team trials?

The National Team Trials are where athletes will compete in additional drills and games so that the National Team Selection Committee and age group head coach can evaluate and identify athletes for placement on a National Team.

Who runs the HPP?

The program is headed by the USA Softball National Office and a committee that was formed to create and adjust the program as necessary. The committee will also work to place individuals in roles throughout the regions and areas. Through evaluation, placement and re-evaluation each year, the HPP identifies athletes for advancement consideration, working to discover the future of the U.S. Women’s National Team program. 

Click here to contact the USA Softball High Performance Program.


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HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM ARCHIVES

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Below are the lists of athletes selected to the 2021 Regional Athlete Pools:

Region 1
  • Connecticut-Massachusetts-Rhode Island
  • Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont
Region 2
  • Maryland-DC-Delaware
  • Virginia
Region 3
  • East Tennessee
Region 4
  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Louisiana-Mississippi
Region 5
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas Gulf Coast
  • North Texas
  • South Texas
  • West Texas
Region 7
  • Kansas City
Region 8
  • Minnesota

Click here to view the athletes selected to the 2022 National Selection Event. View the Top Performers in each age division below:

U-13 National Selection Event Top Performers
AthletePosition
Zoey AbdullahOutfield
Olivia AlveyOutfield
Kayla BarrasOutfield
Amariee BradfordOutfield
Macie BryantPitcher
Celestina DanielsInfield
Skylar FrederickInfield
Kennedi FreelandPitcher
Ryann HarrisInfield
Taegan LermannPitcher
Kierstyn LambethInfield
Camryn O’ConnorCatcher
Delilah RosalesInfield
Nola TylkeInfield
Peyton TsaoInfield
Torie TurnerPitcher
Finlee WilliamsInfield
Morgan WilsonInfield
U-14 National Selection Event Top Performers
AthletePosition
Anabela AbdullahInfield
Hutton AdrianCatcher
Samantha AlekmanCatcher
Isabella BargeInfield
Aspen BoulwareCatcher
Amelia CervantesInfield
Madi DotyPitcher
Dorsey GrosePitcher
Avery HowertonPitcher
Aubrey McLaughlinInfield
Cassidy PattersonInfield
Lily PullenPitcher
Torynn SlaughterCatcher
Stevie SouthCatcher
Riley StaatsInfield
Mariah WalkerInfield
Kendall WathenOutfield
Catherine YourishinInfield
U-15 National Selection Event Top Performers
AthletePosition
Ava CalcianoInfield
Marley ConnorInfield
Kai CorneliusInfield
Jayda CrosbyInfield
Bethany FanOutfield
Myles FrazierInfield
Abigail FrisvoldCatcher
McKayla FulmerCatcher
Alannah HodgesCatcher
Sasha KennedyInfield
Jordan McCaffertyCatcher
Addison McCullersInfield
Jaila MitchellInfield
Ella MyersPitcher
Emmalynn RabeInfield
Ella Kate SmithPitcher
Kylinn StanglPitcher
Bria VillanoInfield
U-16 National Selection Event Top Performers
AthletePosition
Paislie AllenInfield
Kaylie AvvisatoInfield
Kelsie BandelowInfield
Emma BleaPitcher
Jeslyn BurghardtPitcher
Cameron ChardCatcher
Malayna DaigleOutfield
Kendall DanielInfield
Hannah DuncanPitcher
Lynsie HermanPitcher
Saniya HillInfield
Alyssa HopkinsCatcher
Chloe HughesInfield
Haiylee ReevesCatcher
Ava SeguraInfield
Madison VollmarPitcher
Cala WilsonInfield
Haylee WhittemoreCatcher
U-17 / U-18 National Selection Event Top Performers
AthletePosition
Stefania AbruscatoCatcher
Chloe BarberPitcher
Abigail BrittonPitcher
McKenna CampbellCatcher
Hannah CappsOutfield
Amaya CarrollPitcher
Caitlyn CornwellOutfield
Natalie CuadrasInfield
Kassidy DressmanInfield
Tori EdwardsOutfield
Maggie FrisvoldPitcher
Courtney JohnsonInfield
Emma KavanaghCatcher
Taylor PannellPitcher
Emily RogersOutfield
Sykora SmithInfield
Christina WillemssenOutfield
Ashley WolfeInfield
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