The Northern Inland Academy of Sport Softball Talent Development Program operates as a development pathway for young softballers aspiring towards state selection.
It offers advanced skill development and is conducted in collaboration with Softball NSW. The program follows the FTEM Model of pathway development, from Foundation, Talent, Elite and Mastery of the sport. Participants are also provided with information in sports education in areas such as, sport psychology, nutrition, injury management, strength and conditioning and motivation.
NIAS Softball athletes will have access to the following benefits:
Regional training sessions | technical and tactical skill development
To be eligible to apply for a position within the 2025/26 softball program, athletes must be:
If required a trial will be held for selections into the 2025/26 Softball Squad.
There will be a levy for the athletes in the Softball program.
This will include NIAS merchandise, education sessions and program costs
Any camps or tournaments will be an additional cost not included in the program levy
Head Coach
Alan McNulty
Assistant Coach
Scott Cracknell
Manager
Natalie Crittle
Annie Rains
Eloise Trotter
Emily Vesey
Madeline Trotter
Melody Jones
Morgan Attard
Phillipa Cracknell
Piper Blinman
Ruby Rakus
Sadie Nicholls
Zoe Gentle
