USSSA Pride

USSSA Florida Pride
League	National Pro Fastpitch
Location	Kissimmee, FL
Ballpark	Champion Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Year founded	2009
Regular season champion	2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
Cowles Cup championships	2010, 2013, 2014
Colors	Red, White, Blue
Retired numbers	26
Coach	Lonni Alameda (Head)
General Manager	Don DeDonaties
Website	USSSAPride.com

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

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

USSSA Florida Pride roster
Active roster (YYYY = Final season of player contract)				Inactive roster		Coaches
Pitchers  1 Chelsea Thomas (2016) 10 Keilani Ricketts 13 Hannah Rogers (2016) 17 Jordan Taylor (2016) 33 Kelsey Nunley (2017) 54 Jolene Henderson (2018)		Catchers 16 Lauren Sweet (2017) 18 Jessica Garcia (2017) 19 Aubree Munro (2017) 34 Erica Field (2017) 77 Chelsea Goodacre Utility players 22 Hallie Wilson (2016) Infielders  3 GiOnna DiSalvatore (2016)  6 Courtney Ceo (2017)  7 Kelsey Stewart (2018)  2 Shelby Pendley (2017) 28 Andrea Duran (2016) 32 Sierra Romero (2018) 44 Lauren Chamberlain (2017) Outfielders 12 Kelly Kretschman (2016) 23 Haylie McCleney (2018) 24 Kirsti Merritt (2017) 25 Megan Wiggins (2016)		Unsigned Draftees (Year Team's Rights Expire) Heather Stearns (2017)		Head Coach Lonni Alameda Assistant Coaches Jeff Ellsworth Samantha Ricketts Megan Willis Legend * Franchise Player Tag (C) Captain (A) Alternate captain Roster updated July 20, 2016 → All NPF rosters

References

1. profastpitch.com: Teams
2. Jami Lobpries (29 May 2015). "Shelby Pendley Signs with the USSSA Pride". USSSAPride.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
3. "Irish Great Koerner Inks Contract With USSSA Pride". Notre Dame Fighting Irisg Athletics. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
4. Jami Lobpries (27 May 2015). "Former Arizona State All-American signs with USSSA Pride". USSSAPride.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
5. Jami Lobpries (4 June 2015). "Pride Sign First Overall Draft Pick Lauren Chamberlain". USSSAPride.com. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
6. Richie Melby (31 May 2015). "Former Wildcat Chelsea Goodacre signs pro contract". News4Tucson KVOA.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
7. Jami Lobpries (5 June 2015). "Caitlin Lowe's Legacy Continues with USSSA". USSSAPride.com. Retrieved 20 July 2015.

External links

• Official Site