Peppers National 15U. This team will be highly competitive with a focus on, but not limited to any players that meet the new USSSA age requirements. We focus on player development, skill development, challenging competition, and learning about the college recruiting process. Select main tryout date of Aug 4 in the calendar to the right.


  • Category: Peppers National
  • Service Duration: 03:00 Hours
  • Address: Thomas Park Court, Mankato, MN, USA (Map)
  • More Info: Tryouts held at Thomas Park 5pm - 8pm Turf field 1 No Metal Cleats Allowed on Turf
  • Price:$35

 

Description

Tryouts for Peppers National

 Peppers National focus on a highly competitive travel softball team, with a focuse on a highly competitive schedule and recruiting emphasis. Tournament schedule for fall 2025 summer 2026 may include, S&C Showcases (Sioux Falls fall, Lakeville spring), World Fastpitch Championships in Kansas City and Top Tier Metro Minneapolis as an example. Exact schedule TBD. 

Fall 2025 generally consists of 2 fall tournaments may contain travel to Sioux Falls, SD, & winter dome scrimmages at Minnesota State University Dome in Mankato.  

Includes:

Membership to 24/7 Ball Sports indoor facility in Mankato MN.

Helmet, Jersey tops

Dome Scrimmages

Off-Season batting practice and skills training.

Does NOT include PANTS (team recommends black and white pants of player choice), SOCKS, OR BELT.


Program Director - Tomm Richards  

Tomm is a former National Champion and All American men's fastpitch player and fastpitch head coach at all levels youth (12U - 18U) over last 15 years with numerous state tourneys and Northern National titles. 

Torey Richards - Team coach, Individual instruction for defense and hitting (individual fees apply)

Megan Christopher - Individual instruction for Catching and Hitting (individual fees apply)

  More about Megan https://www.247ballsports.com/24-7-ball-sports-team/megan-christopher

Lexi Larson -Team Coach and Off-Season Pitching Workouts and Recruiting Advisor. Lexi is also available for individual instruction (fees apply)

Madi Mangulis - Assistant Coach for Peppers National, Current pitcher at South Dakota State University. 

Schedule 

Typically 1 - 2 Fall tournaments 

2 Dome Scrimmages (does not include dome ball tournaments)

5 Summer tournaments 

Travel can consist of tournaments in South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Colorado, Missouri 

Exact schedule will be provided at tryouts.

Fee = $795 at commitment, $154.50 per month for 11 months

We are attempting to host a team of 11 - 12 rostered players with 3 strong pitchers and 2 catchers.