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
2025 HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2025 | Region 10 Identifier | Rocklin, California |
| April 27, 2025 | Region 5 Identifier | Dallas, Texas |
| May 4, 2025 | Region 7 Identifier | Columbia, Missouri |
| May 11, 2025 | Region 5 Identifier | Deer Park, Texas |
| May 18, 2025 | Region 10 Identifier | Waipahu, Hawaii |
| August 24, 2025 | Region 4 Identifier | Monroe, Louisiana |
| September 6, 2025 | Region 6 Identifier | Sellersburg, Indiana |
| September 14, 2025 | Region 9 Identifier | Wilsonville, Oregon |
| September 20, 2025 | Region 1 Identifier | North Kingstown, Rhode Island |
The Selection Process
USA Softball is divided into ten regions that each offer competition for pools of athletes through uniform HPP Identifiers run by local coaches and evaluated by National Team athletes, alumni and other professional softball players.
From each Regional Identifier, the top athletes will be notified and invited 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 FAQ
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.
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.
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. Athletes participate in a local identifier and are then invited to the National Selection Event (NSE) to be evaluated amongst their peers from across the US. At the NSE, top athletes in each age group are recognized and are part of the pool of athletes considered for age-eligible National Teams.
2025 age groups that will participate in the program:
U-13 – Athletes born in 2012 will be considered in the U-14 age group in 2026. It is unknown if there will be a U-15 team in 2025 at this time.
U-14 – Athletes born in 2011 will be considered in the U-15 age group for 2026. It is unknown if there will be a U-15 team in 2025 at this time.
U-15 – Athletes born in 2010 will be considered in the U-16 age group for the 2026 U-18 team.
U-16 – Athletes born in 2009 will be considered in the U-17 age group for the 2026 U-18 team.
U-17 – Athletes born in 2008 will be considered in the U-18 age group for the 2026 U-18 team.
U-18 – Athletes born in 2007 will age out for 2026 U-18 team but can still participate in the program.
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.
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
Below are the lists of athletes selected to the 2021 Regional Athlete Pools:
Click here to view the athletes selected to the 2022 National Selection Event. View the Top Performers in each age division below:
View the Top Performers in each age division below:
U-13 Top performers
Renée Avendaño
1B | Region 5
Ashleigh Bronowicz
OF | Region 2
Phoenyx Carreon
OF | Region 5
Delanie Cloyd
C | Region 10
Amiyah Currie
SS | Region 1
Gracyn Kopaniasz
3B | Region 2
Lily Kwis
SS | Region 1
Michaela Landers
2B | Region 5
Audrey Riley
C | Region 2
Skyla Marie Saito
3B | Region 10
Kaylah Sato
2B | Region 10
Sophia Schlader
P | Region 7
Elyn Simpkins
P | Region 6
Tara Tarnowski
1B | Region 5
Makenzie Thomas
SS | Region 5
Samantha Trzecki
C | Region 5
Kyrinn Vaughan
OF | Region 5
Emily Yoon
P | Region 10
U-14 Top performers
Kammy Bloom
P | Region 5
Macie Bryant
P | Region 5
Izianah Castillo
OF | Region 10
Brooke Donofrio
P | Region 1
Jada Duncan
OF | Region 5
Mason Hembree
C | Region 7
Anna Jane Jarzab
3B | Region 1
Isabelle Lawrence
C | Region 5
Taegan Lermann
3B | Region 5
Miyani Marshall
1B | Region 10
Maya Matthies
3B | Region 10
Skyler Nakasone
2B | Region 10
Gracyn Needle
SS | Region 3
Mackenzie Ross
SS | Region 5
Brooklynn Taloa
1B | Region 5
Peyton Tsao
SS | Region 10
Jessilyn Vera
OF | Region 3
Elizabeth Yeagar
1B | Region 5
U-15 Top performers
Anabela Abdullah
SS | Region 3
Samantha Alekman
C | Region 10
Madelyn Armendariz
2B | Region 10
Aspen Boulware
OF | Region 3
Sydney Detenbeck
OF | Region 5
Analise DeWitt
2B | Region 7
Madelyn Doty
P | Region 5
Lorelei Gamble
C | Region 5
Lila Johannsen
3B | Region 8
Avery Killian
3B | Region 4
Aspen Kitowski
C | Region 7
Aubrey McLaughlin
1B | Region 10
Kyra Nguyen
2B | Region 5
Addison Otto
3B | Region 5
Addie Rackley
P | Region 3
Stevie South
OF | Region 5
Hannah Speed
P | Region 5
Mariah Walker
SS | Region 3
U-16 Top performers
Kailey Anderson
C | Region 8
Sophia Burmeister
3B | Region 10
Ava Chadwick
C | Region 2
Takdoa Crabtree
1B | Region 10
Jayda Crosby
OF | Region 10
Whitney Foster
P | Region 10
Lexie Hames
P | Region 1
McLaine Hudson
OF | Region 6
Kylee Molitor
SS | Region 8
Avery Muellner
P | Region 8
Ella Myers
2B | Region 10
Lily Palko
2B | Region 1
Jahnnie Patterson
2B | Region 3
Addyson Sherppard
SS | Region 5
Cayden Tullier
3B | Region 4
Peyton Valentine
SS | Region 5
Miki Watts
C | Region 4
Payton Westra
OF | Region 10
U-17/18 Top performers
Paislie Allen
OF | Region 5
Harlie Chism
SS | Region 5
Kendall Daniel
1B | Region 5
Addisen Fisher
P | Region 9
Karlee Ford
C | Region 7
Camrynn Gordon
SS | Region 10
Saniya Hill
2B | Region 5
Emma Kavanagh
C | Region 6
Avery Layton
P | Region 6
Ella McDowell
3B | Region 5
Luciana Moreno
3B | Region 8
Elsa Morrison
C | Region 3
Mylia Perez
OF | Region 10
Reagan Powell
SS | Region 2
Townsen Thomas
OF | Region 5
Saylor Timmerman
P | Region 8
Brooke Wells
1B | Region 5
Samantha Young
2B | Region 10
View the Top Performers in each age division below:
U-13 Top performers
Elliot Bekerman
P/1B | Region 5
Evelyn Bui
C/OF | Region 9
Taylor Durham
P/SS | Region 3
Allison Eicholtz
C/3B | Region 2
Zen Guelcher
C/OF | Region 10
Trinity Hargrett
3B/SS | Region 3
Malloree Harr
P/1B | Region 3
Jaycie Helmer
SS/OF | Region 8
Analiese Holmes
SS/2B | Region 4
Ansley Johnson
P/OF | Region 4
Braelyn Johnson
P/1B | Region 3
Ivy Jones
3B/OF | Region 2
Gabriyella Kessler
P/SS | Region 7
Gretchen Mittan
C/3B | Region 7
Maddison Parker
C/3B | Region 6
Hailey Smith-Young
P/3B | Region 6
Rylee Swilley
P/SS | Region 3
Emma Wilson
2B/SS | Region 4
U-14 Top performers
Heidi Barker
C/3B | Region 3
Maci Barnes
P | Region 5
Madeline Bittman
C/1B | Region 10
Raegan Brandt
P/3B | Region 7
Ashleigh Bronowicz
OF/2B | Region 2
Leona Eichholz
P/1B | Region 6
Mia Ennis
OF | Region 4
Mattingly Klein
SS/2B | Region 3
Michaela Landers
2B/SS | Region 5
Kennedy Lopez
OF/SS | Region 5
Christina Martinez
1B/3B | Region 5
Aliyah Moore
3B/1B | Region 5
Lucy Reis
P/3B | Region 2
Audrey Riley
C/3B | Region 2
Abby Stenerson
2B/SS | Region 7
Tara Tarnowski
1B/P | Region 5
Makenzie Thomas
SS/3B | Region 5
Andrea Vargas
SS/OF | Region 10
U-15 Top performers
Zoey Abdullah
OF/2B | Region 3
Macie Bryant
P/1B | Region 5
Whitney Davis
1B/OF | Region 2
Ryleigh Dooley
C/1B | Region 2
Jada Duncan
OF/SS | Region 5
Brooke Edevold
2B/3B | Region 5
Ava Flores
C/3B | Region 10
Shay Kletke
P/SS | Region 10
Isabelle Lawrence
C/2B | Region 5
Taegan Lermann
3B/OF | Region 5
Capri Mark
SS/OF | Region 5
Miyani Marshall
1B/3B | Region 10
Maya Matthies
3B/1B | Region 10
Morgan Maxwell
P/1B | Region 3
Arrianna Romero
P/1B | Region 10
Sienna Shortle
OF | Region 10
Isabella Viruet
C/3B | Region 2
Katie Wrigley
SS/OF | Region 3
U-16 Top performers
Anabela Abdullah
SS/3B | Region 3
Madelyn Armendariz
2B/SS | Region 10
Aspen Boulware
SS/OF | Region 3
Madelyn Doty
P/OF | Region 5
Lorelei Gamble
C/1B | Region 5
Brielle Gardiner
P/1B | Region 9
McKenna Griffin
OF | Region 5
Ki’ele Ho-Ching
SS/2B | Region 10
Avery Killian
3B | Region 4
Soleil Luna
3B/2B | Region 10
Malaya Majam-Finch
P/1B | Region 10
Aubrey McLaughlin
1B/OF | Region 10
Addison Otto
SS/3B | Region 5
Brooklyn Paratore
C/1B | Region 10
Stevie South
OF/1B | Region 5
Amanda Thompson
P/1B | Region 3
Hailey Toth
OF | Region 10
Sacha Zalamea
2B/SS | Region 10
U-17/18 Top performers
Kailey Anderson
C/OF | Region 8
Jordynn Booe
OF/2B | Region 5
Sarah Breaux
3B/1B | Region 3
Mia Clemmer
C | Region 5
Caigan Crabtree
SS/OF | Region 5
Emma Ford
OF | Region 5
Lexie Hames
P | Region 1
McLaine Hudson
SS | Region 6
Addison Lucht
SS/OF | Region 6
Kylee Molitor
SS/2B | Region 8
Hailey Nutter
P | Region 5
Lila Partridge
P/1B | Region 10
Logan Rumble
SS/OF | Region 6
Ella Kate Smith
P/1B | Region 5
Caroline Stanton
P | Region 3
Peyton Valentine
SS/2B | Region 5
Miki Watts
C/SS | Region 4
Payton Westra
OF/1B | Region 10