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HOW TO REGISTER:
Go to our registration link: FCA SPORTS CLUB REGISTRATION.
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Sign up for your Team division Tryout (no cost).
Please go all the way to Check Out and select SUBMIT ORDER.
You should receive an email confirmation. Your email provided will be the one used for future updates.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
Team | Date | Time | Location |
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10U | Friday, August 23rd | 6:00 PM | NCES |
12U | Thursday, July 25th | 6pm, Pitchers/catchers at 5pm | Northwest Nazarene Univ. |
14U | Monday, July 29th | 6:30-8:30pm | NCHS |
All tryouts run 2 - 2.5 hours and will help build 2 teams per age group.
10U and 12U will both have 1 competitive club team and 1 developmental team while 14U will have 2 competitive teams.
NCES = Nampa Christian Elementary School
NCHS = Nampa Christian High School
For more information on each team, please see Team Info below.
This will help players and families understand expectations and vision for the team!
TEAM INFO
Head Coach: Cara Duckworth
Coach Information:
I played softball at NNU from 2008-2012. I coached high school softball for 8 years and offered pitching lessons in the past.
Team Vision/Plan: I would like to compete at a high level with players and families who want to succeed on and off the field while also growing a relationship with Christ.
Season Date:
February-July
Head Coach: Colby McCarty
Coach Information: Colby has coached with FCA for 3 years.
Team Vision/Plan: Our vision is to create an environment where every player is able to grow in skill, and develop a lifelong love for the sport. We will play in the Gals league in Caldwell.
Season Date:
April 1 - Mid/Late June
Head Coach: Tyler Crow
Coach Information:
Tyler has been involved with the FCA softball program for the last 3 years and played baseball at the collegiate level.
Assistant Greg Schelhaas is in the College of Idaho athletic hall of fame for baseball. Assistant Miranda Neville has been coaching for the last 13 years.
Team Vision/Plan: Idaho tournaments only
We will focus on skill development along with spiritual development.
Emphasis on fundamentals and softball IQ
Season Date:
Some fall/winter workouts. Spring and Summer season with 4-6 tournaments ending in July.
Head Coach: James Porter
Coach Information: Former collegiate player for both Northwest Nazarene University and The College of Idaho. James grew up in Nampa, Idaho, but got the opportunity to travel the west playing collegiate summer baseball for teams out of Portland, OR and Yakima, WA. Won many All-Conference, pitcher of the week, and pitcher of the tournament awards in college. Has coached 18 youth and high school teams. Most recently helping grow the program for the now State Champion Cole Valley Christian High School Softball team, with 3 of his former players winning State this year. James is currently going into his 4th season as a head coach with FCA. He takes pride in developing athletes into terrific softball players and followers of Christ.
Team Vision/Plan: 12U FCA FORCE GOLD players will increase their love for the team sport of Softball. They will learn to become great teammates. They will get ample opportunity to increase their skills in all aspects of the game. This team's commitment will run from End of March 2025- Mid June 2025. We will play in the GALS league in Caldwell and will participate in their tournament. Any fall or winter clinics will be on your own.
Season Date:
End of March 2025 thru Mid-June 2025
Head Coach: Gideon Gragg
Coach Information:
8 years of high school baseball at Emmett high school. Assistant: coached softball at Nampa Christian, as well as an assistant coach at NNU.
14U Team Vision/Plan:
To create a culture that pursues perfection on and off the field. Idaho tourneys only
Season Date: Fall ball, spring ball, winter workouts.