USSSA Florida Pride
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The USSSA Florida Pride are a professional softball team based in Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. Founded in 2009, they play in National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). They play their home games at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee and at Champion Stadium at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.[1]
The team was established to replace the folded Washington Glory, who played in NPF from 2007 to 2008. They are organized by the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA). The Pride won the Cowles Cup championship in 2010, 2013, and 2014.
History
2016
2015
Of their selections in the 2015 NPF Draft, the Pride signed All-American and 2013 Big 12 Player of the Year Shelby Pendley of Oklahoma,[2] two-time All-American and Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year Emilee Koerner of Notre Dame,[3] and All-American and 2012 Pac-12 Player of the Year Amber Freeman of Arizona State.[4] All-time NCAA Division I homerun champion Lauren Chamberlain signed a three-year deal.[5]
The Pride also signed free agent All-American Chelsea Goodacre of Arizona.[6]
Caitlin Lowe announced her retirement as a player after the 2014 season. Subsequently, the Pride announced the Lowe would be inducted into the USSSA Hall of Fame, and that her jersey number 26 would be retired.[7]
General managers
- Don DeDonaties (-present)
All-time head coaches
| # | Name | Term | Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC | W | L | W% | GC | W | L | W% | |||
| 1 | Gerry Glasco | 2014 | 48 | 33 | 15 | .688 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 2 | Mike Davenport | 2015 | 48 | 34 | 14 | .708 | 4 | 2 | 2 | .500 |
| 3 | Lonni Alameda | 2016 | 50 | 37 | 13 | .740 | 5 | 3 | 2 | .600 |
Season-by-season
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 4th place National Pro Fastpitch | Lost in NPF Semifinals |
| 2010 | 28 | 20 | 0 | 2nd place National Pro Fastpitch | Won NPF Championship |
| 2011 | 30 | 9 | 0 | 1st place National Pro Fastpitch | Lost in NPF Finals |
| 2012 | 31 | 12 | 0 | 1st place National Pro Fastpitch | Faced Chicago Bandits in NPF Finals |
| 2013 | 34 | 14 | 0 | 2nd place National Pro Fastpitch | Won NPF Championship |
| 2014 | 33 | 15 | 0 | 1st place National Pro Fastpitch | Won NPF Championship |
| 2015 | 34 | 14 | 0 | 1st place National Pro Fastpitch | Lost to Chicago Bandits in NPF Finals |
| 2016 | 37 | 13 | 0 | 1st place National Pro Fastpitch | Lost to Chicago Bandits in NPF Finals |
| Totals | 243 | 121 | 0 | ||
Retired numbers
The Pride has retired one jersey: Caitlin Lowe's number 26[7]
Current players
Template:USSSA Forida Pride roster
References
- ^ profastpitch.com: Teams
- ^ Jami Lobpries (29 May 2015). "Shelby Pendley Signs with the USSSA Pride". USSSAPride.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ "Irish Great Koerner Inks Contract With USSSA Pride". Notre Dame Fighting Irisg Athletics. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ Jami Lobpries (27 May 2015). "Former Arizona State All-American signs with USSSA Pride". USSSAPride.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ Jami Lobpries (4 June 2015). "Pride Sign First Overall Draft Pick Lauren Chamberlain". USSSAPride.com. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ Richie Melby (31 May 2015). "Former Wildcat Chelsea Goodacre signs pro contract". News4Tucson KVOA.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ a b Jami Lobpries (5 June 2015). "Caitlin Lowe's Legacy Continues with USSSA". USSSAPride.com. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
External links
| Achievements | ||
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| Preceded by | Cowles Cup NPF Champions USSSA Florida Pride 2010 |
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| Preceded by | NPF Regular Season Champions USSSA Florida Pride 2011 and 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Cowles Cup NPF Champions USSSA Florida Pride 2013 and 2014 |
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| Preceded by | NPF Regular Season Champions USSSA Florida Pride 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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