LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The NFCA is pleased to announce Bownet
will continue its relationship with the Association, agreeing to a new multi-year deal as an Official Partner. Bownet, the world’s best portable goals, nets and training systems, will provide first-rate softball equipment to be used at NFCA Coaches Clinics and subsequently raffled off to clinic attendees.
"We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Bownet, a champion in the softball equipment industry,” said NFCA Executive Director Carol Bruggeman. “Jack Lucas and Dave Pherrin are innovative leaders who are passionate about designing and developing trusted products to assist players and coaches in their quest for excellence. Bownet will continue to provide top-notch equipment for demonstration purposes and ultimately to be raffled off to attending coaches, at our eight regional Coaches Clinics each year. Bownet has become a household name in the softball community and we are pleased to have them continue as an NFCA Official Partner."
Bownet revolutionized the way softball players train with the Original 7x7 Big Mouth Net. Since then, it has continued to innovate and develop the highest quality training nets and systems in the industry.
“The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has been a valuable partner with the Bownet brand for the past 12 years,” said Jack Lucas, CEO & President of Bownet Sports. “Our partnership with the NFCA has helped Bownet reach new audiences and athletes as we work together to create engaging experiences for coaches, players and parents who share our love for fastpitch. We look forward to creating truly the best training products and systems along with in the game products for fastpitch for years to come."
Despite having to cancel its 2020-21 Coaches Clinics due to COVID-19, the NFCA is moving forward and has secured clinic dates for the 2021-22 schedule. Here are the locations and dates: Chicago I (Dec. 3-4, 2021), Nashville (Jan. 7-8, 2022), Louisville (Jan. 7-8, 2022), Minneapolis (Jan. 14-15, 2022), Chicago II (Jan. 14-15, 2022), Charlotte (Jan. 21-22, 2022), Portland (Jan. 21-22, 2022) and Kansas City (Jan. 28-29, 2022).
