The NCSA is thrilled to introduce Alec Verhoff as the new NCSA Director of Division I Softball Operations!

Alec Verhoff brings a proven track record of leadership and operational excellence to CollClubSports. He began his career with the organization in 2018, consistently succeeding across every role he assumed. From 2019 to 2024, Verhoff served as the National Club Basketball Association’s (NCBBA) Director of Women’s Basketball Operations, where he played a key role in overseeing program logistics and strategic initiatives. Concurrently, he held the position of Director of Spring Training West Operations from 2021 through 2025 with the National Club Baseball Association (NCBA), managing large-scale operations and seasonal programming. Most recently, Verhoff served as the NCBA’s Director of Division II Baseball Operations from 2024 to 2025, further demonstrating his versatility and depth of experience across multiple sports. His comprehensive background and commitment to excellence make him a valuable addition to the National Club Softball Association team.

Alec will oversee the NCSA Division I Softball Operations nationwide from this point forward. His broad operational expertise and sustained leadership make him a valuable asset to all NCSA programs and the continued growth of collegiate club softball!  VP of Softball Operations, Christian Smith will work very closely with Alec as he transitions into his new role.

Alec can be reached at [email protected] and/or 412-321-8440 x105.

The University of San Diego officially joined the NCSA for the 2025-2026 season! The NCSA is excited to welcome the Toreros who join SUNY New Paltz, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Wake Forest, Lehigh, Virginia Commonwealth, South Florida and West Chester as the new teams for ’25-’26 season thus far.

If your team is interested in joining the NCSA for this upcoming season, contact Justyn Martinko today!

The University of Illinois and the University of Connecticut have punched their tickets to the 2026 NCSA Division I Postseason!  The University of Illinois has qualified as either the Great American – West Conference Winner or Runner-Up and the University of Connecticut has clinched the New England – South Conference.

30 more post-season spots up for grabs!

Stay up to date on all the NCSA DI Regionals HERE.

As the fall season comes to a close, the University of Illinois will hold onto the top spot and remain the #1 team in the latest Top 20 Poll.  The Fighting Illini will have a bullseye on it’s back once the spring portion of the season starts.  They look poised to make another long post-season run.  They are a fixture at the World Series since the NCSA inaugural year in 2006.  Will 2026 be the year they hoist the National Championship Trophy over their heads?  Something they haven’t done since 2008.  We’ll soon find out.

Lot’s more softball yet to be played and lots more movement in this months Top 20.  Where does your favorite team land as we head into break?

Check out the Rawlings Week 11 NCSA DI Top 20 to find out.

Next Poll Released: TBD

SUNY Brockport will remain on probation for the remainder of the 2025-2026 NCSA Season for violation of NCSA Rule 20.01.0.  They forfeited 3 conference games during Week 9 of the NCSA Season.

Illinois remains the unanimous #1 team in the country earning all 17 first-place votes from the voters while Air Force sits tight at #2.  After sweeps in each of the past two weekends, the University of Wisconsin pushes Florida State out of the #3 position.  Wisconsin now sits undefeated in conference play (9-0) while sporting a 13-2 overall record.  The Badgers look like they could be a team to keep an eye on.

Only one new team joins the Top 20 this week but lots of teams make big jumps while others take big falls.  UConn, Syracuse and Penn State all impress the voters making big jumps, while Sacred Heart falls 9 spots.

While the fall season is coming to a close, the NCSA season is just starting to heat up!

Check out the Rawlings Week 9 NCSA DI Top 20 to see where your favorite teams lands.

Next Poll Released: 11/20/25

No doubt about who was going to be #1 in the latest NCSA DI Top 20 rankings.  The Fighting Illini who sport an unblemished 9-0 conference record (15-0 overall) take hold of the top spot as the unanimous #1 Team by the voters.

Illinois looks like a well-oiled machine that can’t be stopped.  They went undefeated at the Indy Invitational, an event that featured the defending National Champions, the University of Michigan, and 3 other Top 20 Teams at the time.  They won that tournament, defeating their conference rival Purdue in the Championship Game.  Most recently, they faced off with the very talented Boilermakers in conference play, and ended up sweeping to keep their undefeated record in tact.

Will Illinois relinquish the top spot any time soon?  Doesn’t seem likely this fall, but as we always say, it’s not where you start, but where you finish.  Will the Fighting Illini be able to capture their first national championship since 2008?  Or will it be someone else?

Check out the Rawlings Week 7 NCSA DI Top 20 to see where your team ranks.

Next Poll Released: 11/6/25

With an unblemished 12-0 record (6-0 Conference) and a Indy Invitational Tournament win, the Illinois Fighting Illini are the new #1 team in the country dethroning the University of Michigan.  Illinois received 10, first-place votes, while the University of Michigan, now the #3 team in the country, received a respectable 6 first-place votes.

Air Force remains at number 2, and after a very strong start, Syracuse University joins the Top 20, coming in at #17.

With the season in full-swing, lots of movement this week in the Rawlings Week 5 NCSA DI Top 20.  Check out where your team lands!

Next Poll Released: 10/23/25

No big surprises in the Rawlings Week 3 NCSA DI Top 20.  Michigan still holds onto the top spot and Air Force stays at #2.  The University of Illinois exchanges places with UC Davis this week though.  Illinois jumps one spot to #3 after sweeping Illinois State in their opening conference series.

Some small moving and shaking, with one team dropping out of the Top 20 and one new team joining.  Could it be your team?  Check out the NCSA DI Top 20 to find out.

Next Poll Released: 10/9/25