National Fastpitch Coaches Association x Capelli Sport

Capelli Sport to Become an Official Sponsor for the National Fastpitch Coaches Association

Louisville, Kentucky – 07.02.26 Capelli Sport and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) are proud to announce a new multi-year partnership starting July 1st, 2026.

This agreement will make Capelli Sport an NFCA Official Sponsor for the organization. The deal will run for three years and Capelli Sport will be the title sponsor of the High School/Travel Ball Caucus at the NFCA's annual National Convention.
Established in 1983, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) is the professional growth organization for fastpitch softball coaches from all competitive levels of play. Although collegiate coaches comprised the majority of the organization's membership in the early days, today they are joined by high school, travel ball, professional and international coaches, along with umpires, clubs, companies and fans of fastpitch softball. Growing from 40 members in 1983 to over 7,000 today, the NFCA boasts members from all 50 states and several international countries.

Carol Bruggeman, CEO of NFCA said:
"We are thrilled to welcome Capelli Sport as our newest Official Sponsor. With its unwavering commitment to excellence, Capelli Sport has experienced great success in several other sports and we are excited to welcome them to the softball community. As the new title sponsor of our Convention High School/Travel Ball Caucus, Sarah Gunderson and the Capelli team have demonstrated their commitment to growing the
sport. We appreciate their investment in softball and the NFCA and look forward to working with them over the next three years!"

Capelli Sport Regional Manager, Jared Harris said:
"We are incredibly excited to become an official sponsor of the NFCA. The organization has played a pivotal role in advancing the sport of softball, elevating coaching education, and fostering a strong community of coaches who are dedicated to developing student-athletes and growing the game. We are proud to partner with an organization whose mission aligns so closely with our commitment to supporting athletes, coaches, and the future of softball.”

About NFCA
Headquartered in Kentucky, the NFCA offer many services to the membership, highlighted by education, events, awards and networking opportunities. All-America teams, scholar-athlete accolades, coaching achievements, off-the-field contributions and scholarships make up a robust awards program. An annual National
Convention, eight regional Coaches Clinics, in-person seminars (NFCCs), tournaments and camps contribute to the Association’s continued event presence.

In addition to all of the above, education remains the top priority. Featuring a grassroots Coaching Tools package compiled of practice plans, drills and evaluation forms, the NFCA also disseminates podcasts, forums, a Video Vault, Virtual Coaches Clinics, webinars, a mentoring program, publications, a Drills Database, legal counsel and accurate and credible information surrounding the sport.

Learn more at NFCA.org

About Capelli Sport
Capelli Sport is a global sports brand based in New York City. The company is a leader in sports, lifestyle apparel and equipment. Capelli Sport enables athletes and teams to maximize their potential through a unique global sports ecosystem.

Learn more at capellisport.com and find Capelli Sport on Instagram (@CapelliSport).