Sanford Sports Academy expanding youth softball offerings
Posted: October 30, 2025
The Sanford Sports Academy in Sioux Falls is enhancing its opportunities for youth softball players with several academies, spring instructional leagues, and a college recruiting showcase.
Separate six-week hitting and pitching academies for grades 2-12 will take place each Thursday at the Sanford Fieldhouse from Nov. 6 through Dec. 18. You can register for the hitting academy and the pitching academy on the Sanford Sports website.
On Nov. 23, the Fieldhouse will host a recruiting showcase camp and college player panel. Athletes in grades 3-12 will learn skill work from Sanford trainers and coaches. After the camp, a five-player panel comprised of collegiate athletes originally from South Dakota, will discuss their experiences and answer questions from campers. Registration for the showcase is available here.
In 2026, two different spring instructional leagues will be offered. On Thursdays from March 19 through April 23, the Fieldhouse will host 9U and 10U athletes for 30-minute instruction & 5-inning games. On Mondays from April 27 through June 1, the Sanford Diamonds will host 30-minute instruction & 5-minute games for 9U, 10U, and 11U athletes.
You can register for the March-April spring instructional league and the April-June spring instructional league on the Sanford Sports website.
“The growth of softball across the country makes this the perfect time to provide greater opportunities for our local youth,” said Toby Bryant, Sanford Sports Academy lead softball specialist. “The Sanford Sports Academy is committed to leading the way and providing young athletes with the skills and tools necessary to become well-rounded players and people.”
With more than 20 years of youth softball coaching experience, Bryant was hired to lead the Sanford Sports softball academy in June.
