National Softball Program
The National Stage for Elite Softball Talent
The USA Prime National Softball Program brings together some of the most talented athletes in the country to compete, develop, and achieve at the highest level.
Be Part of the Movement
Compete with the Best
USA Prime’s National Softball Program brings together top players and coaches to compete on the biggest stages in youth softball.
- PGF GA Oaks Championship (2026)
- PGF GA State Championship (2026)
- PGF FL Show Me the Money Championship (2026)
14U National Softball Team
- PGF GA Oaks Championship (2026)
- PGF GA State Championship (2026)
- PGF FL Show Me the Money Championship (2026)
12U National Softball Team
USA Prime National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team (TX):
- Ranked 6th nationally by Perfect Game in their end-of-year 2025 rankings (for 2026 grads).
Aces National/USA Prime (FL):
- Also ranked by Perfect Game, appearing in the top 10 nationally at #5 for the same period.
USA Prime Scout Team (TX):
- Placed 1st in Perfect Game's "End of Summer" 2025 rankings, showing early dominance.
18U
USA Prime National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team (TX):
- Ranked 6th nationally by Perfect Game in their end-of-year 2025 rankings (for 2026 grads).
Aces National/USA Prime (FL):
- Also ranked by Perfect Game, appearing in the top 10 nationally at #5 for the same period.
USA Prime Scout Team (TX):
- Placed 1st in Perfect Game's "End of Summer" 2025 rankings, showing early dominance.
USA Prime 17U National (TX):
- Frequently listed as the #1 team in 17U (2027 Grads) rankings by Perfect Game.
USA Prime/Aces National (FL):
- Another highly-ranked USA Prime squad, appearing in the Top 100 by Perfect Game.
USA Prime National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team (TX):
- Also a top contender, ranking highly in national 17U lists.
USA Prime American 17U:
- A strong team with players like Aidan Grace and Amari Hackett, competing at high levels.
17U
USA Prime 17U National (TX):
- Frequently listed as the #1 team in 17U (2027 Grads) rankings by Perfect Game.
USA Prime/Aces National (FL):
- Another highly-ranked USA Prime squad, appearing in the Top 100 by Perfect Game.
USA Prime National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team (TX):
- Also a top contender, ranking highly in national 17U lists.
USA Prime American 17U:
- A strong team with players like Aidan Grace and Amari Hackett, competing at high levels.
USA Prime 16U National/Detroit Tigers TX:
- Ranked #1 nationally by Perfect Game in their End of Summer 2025 rankings for 2027 grads.
USA Prime American 16U (TX):
- Featured at #33 nationally by Perfect Game, showcasing strong depth.
USA Prime Southeast Select 16u:
- Competed strongly in events like the 2D Sports World Series, showing success in their region.
16U
USA Prime 16U National/Detroit Tigers TX:
- Ranked #1 nationally by Perfect Game in their End of Summer 2025 rankings for 2027 grads.
USA Prime American 16U (TX):
- Featured at #33 nationally by Perfect Game, showcasing strong depth.
USA Prime Southeast Select 16u:
- Competed strongly in events like the 2D Sports World Series, showing success in their region.
National Softball Socials
National Softball Staff
Backed by the Best in Softball
The USA Prime National Softball Coaching Staff is composed of experienced softball professionals dedicated to developing athletes both on and off the field.
Marc Nellist, Jr.
Vice President & GM
- Oversees all operations of the USA Prime National Program as VP, following six years leading day-to-day operations
- Has coached in travel baseball for 15 years, with over 500 D1 commits and 100+ MLB draft picks in his coaching career
- Helped lead USA Prime's partnership with the Detroit Tigers, connecting athletes directly to the MLB
- Married to lovely wife, Megan, and has 2 dogs, Hope and Nova
Jeff Halstead
Scouting Director
- Brings 22 years of coaching experience: 14 in baseball, 8 in softball
- Produced over 220+ college signees, including 20 Power 5 athletes
- Varsity Softball Head Coach at Calvary Christian School and led the program to a GIAA 4A State Championship in 2025
- GIAA 4A Coach of the Year, hometown of Columbus, GA
- Spent 5 years as Assistant & Pitching Coach with Georgia Impact Premier
Lacey Williams
14U Head Coach
- Brings 15+ years of experience in athlete development and training
- Four-year softball player at Tennessee Wesleyan University
- Founder of Major Swings, where she helps hitters improve mechanics, build confidence, and develop game IQ
- Specializes in bridging the gap between physical skills and mental performance, leading clinics nationwide
Chris Fritsch
2033 Head Coach
- Experience: 5+ Years of Coaching
- Coaching philosophy: Focused on developing the complete athlete with strong fundamentals/softball IQ/Versatility
- Beyond the Field: Goal is to help players not only become better athletes, but confident, resilient young women
- Family: Wife-Natalee & 3 children; Mackenzie, Noah and Ella
Kyle Neubauer
2033 National Coach
- Former collegiate coach at Elgin Community College & Judson University.
- Currently Head Coach at Calvary Christian Middle School Softball.
- Coaching philosophy emphasizes developing the complete athlete through accountability, confidence, resilience, teamwork, leadership, and character-preparing players for success both on & off the field.
