Peppers National Highly Competitive 17/18U team. This team will be highly competitive with a focus on, but not limited to, eligible 18U players per USSSA age requirements. To register you must manually select Aug 4 only on the calendar to the right.
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.
Megan Christopher - Team Coach, Individual instruction for Catching and Hitting (individual fees apply)
More about Megan https://www.247ballsports.com/24-7-ball-sports-team/megan-christopher
Torey Richards - Team coach, Individual instruction for defense and hitting (individual fees apply)
Lexi Larson - 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.
