Longtime official sponsor Schutt Sports has renewed with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).
Signing a multi-year contract, Schutt Sports continues as the title sponsor for the NFCA’s Player, Pitcher and Freshman of the Year awards.
“Schutt has been one of the longest and most loyal supporters of the Association and we are thrilled to have them continue as an Official Sponsor,” said NFCA Executive Director Carol Bruggeman. “NFCA Hall of Fame member Dianne Baker has played a huge role in the creation and extension of our partnership. Schutt is dedicated to the sport of softball and works tirelessly to develop outstanding products. Our Player, Pitcher, and Freshman of the Year awards celebrate and reward the ‘best of the best’ annually in each division. As a leader in the softball space, it is appropriate that Schutt is the title sponsor of these prestigious awards.”
Each year, the Schutt Sports/NFCA Player and Pitcher of the Year honors the top student-athletes across the NFCA’s collegiate membership, while the Schutt Sport/NFCA Freshman of the Year is presented to the top rookie in NCAA DI, NCAA DII, NCAA DIII and NAIA. Since 2014, 67 student-athletes have been recognized as the NFCA’s top player, pitcher and freshman in the country.
“Working with the NFCA is one of our most rewarding relationships,” said Dianne Baker, national promotions director for Schutt Sports. “The NFCA has opened the door to many opportunities over the years and we’ve worked very hard with them to help grow the game of softball. It has been a win-win for both of us. Their influence in the sport is second-to-none. We are very excited and proud to continue to be one of their major partners.”
