We are looking for players who want to push themselves to be better, not only as softball players, but as individuals.  Our goal is not only to prepare for the next level, but to develop a passion for the game and a determination to win. “If you work hard good things will happen.” We expect one hundred percent out of everyone from the moment you step on to the field.  We will teach hitting, fielding, and pitching fundamentals. Players will learn to focus on the small details and repetition will create good habits. Players will learn game situations and tactics to help them learn how to win against adversity.   We expect all players to hustle on and off the field, encourage each other and play as a team, develop a good character and attitude, and be responsible and accountable for themselves.   As coaches we cherish the opportunity we have to develop a group of individuals in multiple aspects of life. We want each to walk away from this program as a better person.

2012-2014 Seasons

In just two short years, The Premier Fastpitch Team has gained prominence in Illinois and is a rising organization in the world of youth fastpitch softball.
A number of players have been honored with high school all-conference accolades as well as named to all-area-teams conducted by area and regional newspapers, most as freshman.
Premier Fastpitch now has three teams for the 2013-14 season, two 16s and a 14 and under team. The 2013 team will now compete as the Premier Fastpitch 16U Black Team and the Premier Fastpitch 16U Orange Team includes players from the previous 14 and under team and adds several outstanding players from the central-Illinois area.
Premier Fastpitch began as one team in the fall of 2011. Premier Fastpitch is for players who want to push themselves to be better, not only as softball players, but as individuals.  The organization’s goal is not only to prepare for the next level, but also to develop a passion for the game and a determination to win. “If you work hard good things will happen.” 
The teams expect one hundred percent out of everyone from the moment players step on to the field.  Players learn to focus on the small details and repetition will create good habits. Players will learn game situations and tactics to help them learn how to win against adversity.
Players encourage each other and play as a team, develop a good character and attitude, and be responsible and accountable for themselves. The coaches cherish the opportunity they have to develop a group of individuals in multiple aspects of life. They want each to walk away from this program as a better person.
Premier Fastpitch is based in Mattoon, IL and is coached by Kristi and Dan Paulson.