USSSA Names John J. Latella New Chief Executive Officer

The seasoned business leader and youth sports advocate was selected from a national search and is poised to lead the association into a new era of growth and impact.   VIERA, Fla. — The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), announced today that John J. Latella, an accomplished executive with more than 25 years of leadership […]

USSSA Supports Toys for Tots at the 14th Annual USSSA Winter Nationals in Louisiana

The tournament hosts one of the state’s biggest single-day toy drives, donating holiday presents to tens of thousands of families across seven parishes.   VIERA, Fla. — The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), the No. 1 multi-sport association in the country, is proud to announce the return of USSSA Winter Nationals: Toys for Tots. Now […]

USSSA Announces Return of Chris Ethridge and Jeremiah Haar to Baseball in DFW

VIERA, Fla. — The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), the No. 1 multi-sport association in the country, announced the return of Chris Ethridge and Jeremiah Haar, to USSSA Baseball in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As Directors, both will be responsible for running baseball events and facilities in the region.   Both Ethridge and Haar have […]

USSSA Fastpitch x Big Show Productions 5th Annual Road to the Show Draws More than 400 Teams to OKC

The 5th annual Road to the Show will bring more than 425 youth softball teams from over 20 states to the Oklahoma City area from May 30 through June 3. It’s all timed to coincide with one of the sport’s most celebrated events — the Women’s College World Series — plus tryouts for the 2025 […]

USSSA ANNOUNCES 2025 REVISION TO FASTPITCH RULEBOOK

USSSA Fastpitch Announces Changes to Age Eligibility Determination Date

Changes are set to take effect with the start of the 2026 season Viera, FL – Beginning with the 2026 playing season, which begins August 12, 2025, USSSA will shift its age eligibility determination date for youth fastpitch softball to September 1st.  This aligns the USSSA program with other national programs that have also moved recently to that […]

USSSA Slowpitch Appoints Clay Hild as New Kentucky State Director

The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) is proud to announce the appointment of Clay Hild as the new Slowpitch State Director for Kentucky. In this role, Clay will oversee all aspects of Kentucky’s USSSA slowpitch program. He will work closely with league, tournament and National directors along with community partners to expand tournament opportunities […]

USSSA Slowpitch Appoints Victor Canales as New Wisconsin State Director

The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) is proud to announce the appointment of Victor Canales as the new Slowpitch State Director for Wisconsin. In this role, Victor will oversee all aspects of Wisconsin’s slowpitch program, working closely with area, league, and tournament directors.   Victor’s passion for slowpitch and dedication to the sport and USSSA […]

USSSA Slowpitch Appoints Aaron Ryland as New Nebraska State Director

The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) is proud to announce the appointment of its newest Slowpitch State Director for Nebraska, Aaron Ryland. Aaron will oversee all aspects of Nebraska’s slowpitch program, working to foster continued growth and expansion of USSSA Slowpitch across the state.   Aaron is focused on enhancing the player experience, expanding tournament opportunities including the growth of his annual Monsters of the Midwest […]