The NCSA held their Annual League Meeting on Facebook LIVE on Tuesday, August 5th. Lot’s of great information was discussed and great questions were asked. If you were unable to join us LIVE for the meeting, not to worry! Watch the Recorded Version HERE and download the NCSA Presentation Slides HERE.
Click HERE to download the NCSA Annual League Meeting Slides to follow along. These are great to save, so you can reference later!
The NCSA is trilled to introduce the NCSA’s newest employee, Justyn Martinko.
Justyn has come on board to serve as the Director of Division II Softball Operations as well as Director of Team Development. Justyn is a former club baseball player at the University of Montana where he played and eventually coached. During his tenure with the UM Club Baseball Team, Justyn saw a team of just 10 players in his first year as a player turn into a conference championship team with a record number roster as his time as a coach. He will be a tremendous asset to the NCSA teams providing them with a wealth of knowledge allowing them to be successful on and off the field!
We are so excited to have Justyn on board with CollClubSports and the NCSA!
The NCSA Annual League Meeting will take place LIVE on Tuesday, August 5th at 7:00pm EST. Click HERE for the invitation to the 25/26 NCSA Annual League Meeting.
This meeting is extremely important for you to attend. We go over a lot of great information, it’s interactive and we will have a discussion about rules for the upcoming season. It is certainly your chance to have your voice heard! All the details are in the invitation, but please mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 5th at 7:00pm EST. The meeting will happen LIVE on the NCSA Facebook Page.
After receiving a record number of nominations from NCSA teams across the country, the NCSA has awarded Julia Nein from the University of Cincinnati, the 2025 Savannah Ahrens Sportsmanship Award. The Savannah Ahrens Sportsmanship Award, given yearly, is an honor bestowed to a student-athlete who has distinguished themselves through demonstrated acts of sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
The University of Cincinnati Club Softball Team nominated Julia and this is what they had to say:
“Julia Nein, a graduating senior at the University of Cincinnati, has been a dedicated member of the Club Softball team for three years, serving as team president during the 2024–2025 season. Her unwavering commitment to sportsmanship, ethical leadership, and team-first values makes her an outstanding nominee for the NCSA Savannah Ahrens Sportsmanship Award. In fact, her teammates voted to nominate her for this honor, a testament to the profound impact she has had on the team.
Throughout the season, Julia consistently put the needs of others ahead of her own. She often sacrificed her own practice reps to help her teammates improve, offering extra guidance and encouragement at the expense of her own development. Her selfless attitude and team-first mentality were clear in every decision she made, whether it was dedicating time to the team or taking on extra roles as needed. Julia made everyone around her feel good. She was the player that would always be respectful to umps even when challenging as a “coach” role. She was the player that would talk to the other team nicely and embrace the love of the game we all shared to bring us there. She was the first to cheer you up and the loudest in the field. You could tell Julia enjoyed being a leader not only for the love of the game but also for the opportunity to create positive change.
Julia worked tirelessly to enhance the team’s culture and community involvement. Under her leadership, the team completed six hours of community service for the first time in its history. She initiated impactful programs such as Mental Health Week, fostering open discussions about mental health resources and support. She also organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Game to honor and support affected families. Julia introduced the team motto “We Over Me,” encapsulating her philosophy of collective success over individual accolades.
Julia also worked tirelessly to cultivate a positive team culture, leading by example with respect for opponents, umpires, and families. Her positive energy and constant encouragement uplifted everyone around her, creating an environment where respect and sportsmanship always came first. Even when faced with difficult or unpopular decisions, such as changes in playing time or batting order, Julia maintained an open and honest dialogue with her teammates. She made it a point to respectfully explain her decisions, always emphasizing her intent to serve the best interests of the team and uphold the integrity of the game.
Julia embraced fair leadership, kindness, and sportsmanship at every opportunity. Her honesty, openness, and unwavering respect for others left a lasting impact on her teammates and the entire softball community around her. Her actions embody the core values of the NCSA Sportsmanship Award, making her a truly deserving recipient of this recognition.”
Texas A&M Corpus Christi has officially joined the NCSA for the 2025-2026 season! The NCSA is excited to welcome the Islanders who join 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 Christian Smith today!
In addition to excelling on the field, the NCSA would like to recognize the players that excelled academically in the classroom as well! Congratulations to all those who were named to the NCSA Academic All-American Team!
The Pacific Region dominates the Rawlings All-American 1st Team honors with six selections and earning 11 selections overall. 24 different teams are represented on the 2024-2025 NCSA Division I RAWLINGS All-Americans with Tennessee, Oregon and South Carolina earning the most selections with 3 each. A great mix of teams and players which is a testament for what a great 2024-2025 NCSA DI season it was!
Check out the 2024-2025 NCSA Division I RAWLINGS All-American Teams and congratulations to all those who earned this prestigious honor.
Three South Atlantic Teams have selections on the 1st Team All-Region with Tennessee and South Carolina leading the way with 5 selections each. Clemson also has representation with 2 players earning 1st Team honors. Check out the complete 2025 NCSA DI South Atlantic All-Region Teams.
Congratulations to all those who earned South Atlantic All-Region selections!
Six Pacific Teams have selections on the 1st Team All-Region with Oregon and Washington State leading the way with 3 selections each. USC and Grand Canyon each have 2, 1st Team Selections while Sacramento State and UC-Irvine also have representation earning 1st Team honors. Check out the complete 2025 NCSA DI Pacific All-Region Teams.
Congratulations to all those who earned Pacific All-Region selections!
