Massachusetts Softball

This point in our year is usually one of anticipation and excitement as we return to campus ready for another academic and athletic campaign.  As you know, these last five months have been anything but usual for our coaches and student-athletes. Even in the face of uncertainty and adversity, they have shown tremendous resiliency in finding innovative ways to continue developing their team dynamics, sport specific training and, most importantly, their commitment to academic success. 

We now stand at the onset of an academic year facing a 10-15% reduction (approximately $5M) to our athletic department budget. This will be felt by all our sport programs. As a result, we need to identify ways to handle our operations differently, all the while maintaining our commitment to educate, win, inspire, and invest.  In an effort to bridge our resource gap, we launched #FlagshipForward, a fundraising and engagement campaign aimed at sustaining excellence in uncertain times. 

Our coaches and student-athletes need your financial support now, more than ever, and we have set a fundraising goal to achieve over the next five days (August 3 – August 7).  There has never been a more important time to show your commitment; please consider a gift to Massachusetts Softball today. All donations will have an immediate impact, and play a key role in their success both academically and athletically.

As part of the Flagship Forward Campaign, we are launching the UMass Softball Diamond Program as a way to make multi-year commitments.  These gifts help us anticipate donations, and will be important as we set our budget in future years.  Any contribution pledged over a five-year period will receive naming recognition on a plaque behind the home dugout.  Pledges between $100-$999 a year, will be part of a collection of names on one plaque.  Pledges of $1,000 or more a year will receive a stand-alone plaque behind the dugout.  You can make a multi-year pledge via the giving links or can contact David Biancamano (dbiancamano@umass.edu) for more information.  You are not required to make a multi-year pledge to support UMass Softball, and participate in the Flagship Forward Campaign.  All gifts, no matter the size, make a difference

Your donations will go toward funding:

• Out of conference travel to maintain competitive edge/advantage

• Nutritional fueling station in team room

• Equipment needs such as new practice balls, nets, etc.

Thank you for your support of our Softball program! We look forward to seeing you soon.