LOUISVILLE, Kentucky | AstroTurf.com | August 13th, 2025 — The NFCA is pleased to welcome AstroTurf® as a new Official Sponsor of the Association.
“We are thrilled to welcome AstroTurf as our newest Official Sponsor. “They are a first-class company and passionate about the sport of fastpitch softball,” said NFCA CEO Carol Bruggeman. “Over the last several years, for weather-related and maintenance-related reasons, softball programs and organizations have made the decision to install turf into stadiums and fields across the country, presenting a huge need for turf surfaces. AstroTurf creates high-quality products and we appreciate its support of the Association.”
AstroTurf, one of the most iconic brands in the world of sports, will have a pronounced presence at the Association’s in-person events, which include the annual NFCA Convention and Coaches Clinics. AstroTurf will be prominent on the NFCA’s website, NFCA.org, in publications, and at other NFCA events.
“We are thrilled to partner with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association to advance the sport of softball at every level,” said Erin Brooks Cosan, National Director of Softball, AstroTurf. “As someone who spent 18 years as a collegiate coach, I have tremendous respect for the NFCA’s dedication to coaching excellence and innovation. It makes me incredibly proud to be associated with an organization that has been such a cornerstone for coaches throughout my career and continues to elevate the sport we all love. This collaboration represents our shared commitment to providing athletes with the highest-quality playing surfaces and supporting coaches with the resources they need to develop the next generation of softball talent. AstroTurf’s innovative field solutions, combined with the NFCA’s expertise and leadership in coaching excellence, will help create safer, more consistent, and performance-driven environments where players can reach their full potential. Together, we’re not just building better fields – we’re building a stronger future for softball.”
For more information about AstroTurf and its innovative turf solutions, please visit astroturf.com.
About AstroTurf® Corporation
AstroTurf® Corporation is the original inventor and innovator of synthetic sports surfacing, leading the industry for 60 years. Known for pioneering surfacing solutions, AstroTurf® Corporation delivers cutting-edge products focused on performance, safety, and sustainability.
The company’s portfolio includes AstroTurf® fields, the trusted name in synthetic turf; Rekortan® tracks, the benchmark for elite running surfaces; Laykold® courts, the premier choice for tennis and multi-sport court play; and SYNLawn®, the industry leader in residential and commercial landscaping solutions. These products are the original brands in their respective categories and set the standard for quality and innovation in sports and recreational surfacing.
AstroTurf® is dedicated to creating world-class sports and recreational environments that inspire athletes and elevate communities. For more information, visit astroturf.com.
About Sport Group
Sport Group is a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of artificial surfaces serving the global sports flooring, leisure and landscaping and industrial markets to over 70 countries globally. Headquartered in Burgheim, Germany, the company’s brand portfolio includes AstroTurf® (the iconic brand that invented the industry), Polytan®, SYNLawn®, LigaTurf®, Poligras®, Rekortan®, and Laykold®.
Sport Group is an industry leader in green technologies, pioneering sustainable products and services such as the world’s first carbon neutral soccer turf, the world’s first carbon zero field hockey turf and development of the industry’s first, and only, turf recycling facility capable of recycling EPDM rubber.
The company has approximately 2,400 employees and operates nine vertically integrated manufacturing facilities and 31 distribution centers across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. For additional information about Sport Group, please visit sportgroup-holding.com.
The NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its vast library of digital education, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from podcasts to an extensive Awards & Scholarships platform, to NFCA Webinars and a National Convention.
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