USA Softball Region 2
High Performance Program
Congratulations to the 28 athletes selected to the Region 2 program AND to attend the National Selection Event in
November 2023!
13U
Amiyah Currie
Presley Gatlin
Mattingly Klein
Lila Manfredonia
14U
Whitney Davis
D'Neya Dennis
Tommi Ewing
Anna Jane Jarzab
Emma Kalivas
HayleeMullins
Anniston Shelton
15U
Leah Claugus
Clara Granchi
Azarriah Phillips
Madison Schmitz
Karina Shuster
Kaileigh Taylor
Sydney Walker
16U
Madison Booth
Ella Girard
Olivia Masoner
Lily Palko
Harley Webb
17U
Karlee Ford
Cali Legzdin
Sydnie Watts
18U
Natalie Susa
Whitney Waddell
Congratulations to the athletes selected to participate in the Region 2 HPP Program!
13U
Lila Boilegh
Selena Bottomlee
MadisonMaritz
Lucy Reis
Gia Vrona
14U
BriannaDeeter
Avery Evans
Ella Harmon
Alivia Havanas
Jayde Palmer
Gianna Pezzuolo
Emily Pleva
Madison Proud
Danica Trainer
15U
Renee Brown
Maddison Campbell
Mackenzie Carr
Abigail Herren
Brooklyn Marchette
Sylvia Mittendorf
Cheyenne Moore
Nadia Pagan
Olivia Powell
Teagan Quisenberry
Kennidie Rogers
Rachel Whitehead
Ava Williams
16U
Kelly Batten
Elizabeth Gleghorn
Gianna Greathouse
Riley Gwinn
Sydney Lutz
Alyssa Shultz
Lilli Sutkowy
Mackenzie Walts
Emmaleigh Zagrodnichek
17U
Morgan Bailey
Jayce Collins
Larken Koran
Andrea Mansbery
Program Goals and Benefits!
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Assist Region 2 athletes in earning a spot on the National Team in your age group.
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Improve your physical skills through training with excellent instructors.
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Build mental tools to use your talent and training to their fullest.
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Get Region 2 athletes in front of college coaches through video and in-person training.
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Assist in designing a recruiting plan that is right for you and your college softball goals.
Athlete Training Plan!
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Provide monthly training/practices either in-person or virtually (during HS season)
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March/April/May virtual
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June – January in-person
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Summer practices will be held in Ashland at Brookside West Park
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Dates TBD – summer practices/training will be held on Tuesdays
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Winter practices/training (Nov/Dec) will be held on Friday evenings or Sunday mornings, depending on athlete and facility availability in Kent or Canton, Ohio
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Provide mental training sessions virtually – March
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Provide recruiting sessions virtually - April
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Hold at least 2 mock identifiers with college coaches evaluating to help build familiarity, comfort and experience for upcoming USA events.
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Host practices/discussions with college coaches providing instruction/information to help you improve your skills and help you understand the demands of college softball.
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Provide support for you as you move toward your goals through our Region 2 HPP Coaching Staff
HPP Mission & Benefits
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. Serving as a pipeline to the National Team, the program is inclusive to all that wish to participate and develop their skills.
BENEFITS OF THE HPP PROGRAM:
1. Big-time exposure: Exposure to National Team coaches and Selection Committee members.
2. Quality instruction: Learn from USA Softballs' top coaches in your area.
3. Build relationships: Connect with current and former National Team athletes.
4. Compete: Gain the opportunity to train and play with the best local players in your age group.
5. Wear the USA: The opportunity to represent one's state area, region, or country in competition.
Want More Information?
For more information on the High Performance Program, visit USA Softball HPP or email juliej@ssbperformance.com