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05/25/2026

🔥 BAT GIVEAWAY TIME 🔥

🏆 THE STAGE IS SET… NOW PICK YOUR CHAMPIONS! 🏆

Want a chance to win a FREE BAT? 👀⚾

Here’s how to enter:
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✔ DM us your picks for the:
🥎 DI Softball National Champion
🥎 DII Softball National Champion
🥎 DIII Softball National Champion

Each CORRECT champion pick earns you ONE entry into the FREE BAT drawing! 🔥

The more correct picks you have, the better your chances to WIN!

📣 Tag your teammates and softball friends to join the fun!

Entries must be received by 8:00pm EST on 5/27/26.

Winner will be announced on 6/7/26.

(Free bat: 2025 Easton Ghost OG)

05/15/2026

🚨🚨🚨SIGN UP NOW🚨🚨🚨
USA Softball of the Carolinas Heroes League
23u Collegiate Division Info online at: https://usasoftballofthecarolinas.com/pages/cms/heroes-league
Questions: [email protected]

USA Softball of the Carolinas
Tim Doby
Donnie Suttles
Charlie Dobbins

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!!!

05/05/2026

Incredible catch!

04/27/2026

Reach out to Kelly and Curtis for bats and gear.

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

🥎🔥 THIS IS THE MOMENT. THIS IS THE SHIFT. 🔥🥎
Today marks the launch of something bigger than an event… bigger than a season…
👉 A complete development system for softball in the Carolinas.

Tim and I are proud to roll out a unified vision through USA Softball of the Carolinas—built to elevate athletes, empower coaches, and strengthen the game at every level.

For years, USA Softball has been the standard at the top.
Now we’re bringing that same standard to every athlete, every coach, and every local program right here at home.

💥 This is what it looks like:
⚡ Carolina Player Pool – the entry point
⚡ Carolina Select Program – built for local league athletes
⚡ Select State Championship – All-Star competition
⚡ Carolina Select Games – recognition for athletes who play the game the right way
⚡ Elite Pathway (HPP & All American Games) – national exposure
⚡ Bullpen – coach development that actually moves the needle

This isn’t about doing more.
👉 It’s about doing it better.
👉 It’s about creating a clear path.
👉 It’s about putting development first.

We’re committed to working with local leagues to raise the standard, create real opportunities, and build something that impacts the game long-term.

🚨 This is just the beginning.
🚨 This is what the future looks like.

USASoftballOfTheCarolinas.com
— Mike Van Horn & Tim Doby
USA Softball of the Carolinas
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04/24/2026

If you want to be part of what we’re building across the Carolinas—this is your first step.

The Carolina Player Pool is the central hub for athletes in North Carolina and South Carolina to connect with opportunities through USA Softball of the Carolinas.

🎯 Why join the Player Pool?

✔️ Get on the radar for upcoming opportunities
✔️ Stay connected to events, programs, and updates
✔️ Become eligible for the Carolinas Select Program & Select Games
✔️ Enter the USA Softball development pathway

It doesn’t matter if you play:
👉 Local league
👉 Travel ball

💥 If you’re in NC or SC—this is where it starts.

🚀 Simple. Centralized. Built for opportunity.

📍 Join the Player Pool here:
👉 https://forms.gle/bigq93HKw3KC1oq37

💬 DROP A COMMENT IF:
You’ve already signed up ✅
You have questions ❓
You want more info for your team or league 👇

🚀 One system. Endless opportunities.

01/11/2026

🎉 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

From the beginning, Tier One’s purpose has been clear — to grow the game, provide unparalleled opportunities, and celebrate female athletes. That commitment has guided everything we do.

In 2027, as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary, we are proud to introduce the

🏆 Tier One Eastern NC Softball Honors 🏆

The 2027 high school softball season will mark the inaugural year of this annual awards program, created to recognize the top high school softball players and coaching staffs across Eastern North Carolina.

This program honors excellence, leadership, character, and impact on the game, celebrating the athletes and coaches who define the standard of high school softball in our region.

Eligible nominees must be varsity players in grades 9–12 during the award year.

Award categories include:
• Player of the Year
• Pitcher of the Year
• Catcher of the Year
• Infielder of the Year
• Outfielder of the Year
• Utility Player of the Year
• Offensive Player of the Year
• Fleet Foot Award (Most Stolen Bases)
• Staff of the Year
• The Meghan Bunn Character & Courage Award, recognizing integrity, perseverance, and leadership beyond the scoreboard

Nominations will be submitted by high school head coaches, with selections made by an independent committee using a transparent and standardized evaluation process. Participation in Tier One events is not required.

🏆 Inaugural Award Year: 2027
🏟️ Awards Banquet: Post–high school season
🎉 All finalists will be invited to attend the awards banquet, where winners will be officially announced and awards presented.

We are honored to celebrate the athletes, coaches, and stories that define Eastern North Carolina softball — and to launch this program as part of 10 years of Tier One serving the game.

More details coming soon.