National Team Alignment

NATIONAL TEAM PATHWAYS & APPOINTMENT PROCESS


The New Zealand National Teams programme is aligned and in sync with Softball New Zealand’s National Player and Coach Development Pathway.
 
Key focuses for the Developing,  and Major Sox programmes is the preparation and development of athletes toward future winning performances for the senior national men’s and women’s teams on the international stage.

 
National Team Appointment Policy
Senior Programme
  • New Zealand Black Sox (M)
  • New Zealand White Sox (F)
Management Positions
2 year appointment on the provision of a 1 year review.
Under 23 Programme or New Zealand A
  • New Zealand Major Sox (M)
  • New Zealand Major Sox (F)
 Management Positions
2 year appointment on the provision of a 1 year review.
Under 18 Programme
  • New Zealand Junior Black Sox (M)
  • New Zealand Junior White Sox (F)
Management Positions
2 year appointment on the provision of a 2 year review.
Under 15 Programme
  • New Zealand Developing Sox (M)
  • New Zealand Developing Sox (F)
 Management Positions
2 year appointment on the provision of a 1 year review.
NB:
  • Managers and Assistant Coaches for national teams are to be appointed once Head Coaches for their respective teams have been named.

National Team Coach and Management appointments.
 

PlayingStatement

NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL SOFTBALL ACADEMY (ISA)

The International Softball Academy is a non sanctioned independent for profit organisation providing touring programs for age-grade athletes. The organisation provides touring opportunities and experiences for individual athletes.

Selection is in no way representative of official Softball NZ high performance programs or Softball NZ national teams.