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Greater Cleveland Athletic Association Softball
Welcome to GCAA Softball
We’re excited you’re here! The GCAA Fast Pitch Softball program keeps growing every season, and we’re proud to offer fun and supportive opportunities for girls ages 4 to 16. We aim to serve and improve skills for girls of all skill levels.
What makes our program special? It’s the positive, encouraging environment where players can build skills, make friends, and grow—on and off the field. We focus on teaching the basics of softball, while also helping girls learn teamwork, confidence, sportsmanship, and leadership.
Our goal is to create a space where girls feel supported, challenged, and proud of what they accomplish. It’s all about learning, growing, and staying active—together.
So who are we? We’re the Cleveland Angels, and we can’t wait for you to join us!
Fall 2026 Rec Softball
Fall season registration will open in July. Check back here regularly and follow us on Facebook to stay in the loop.
Have questions? Reach out anytime at softball@gcaasports.com. Just a quick note—we’re a volunteer-run program, so thanks for your patience as we reply.
Interested in volunteering? Awesome—we’d love to have you! Reach out by email and we’ll get in touch.
2026 Schedules
- Summer Practice Schedule
Farm Up System
- Farm Up Player Interest Form
- Farm Up System Process for Coaches
All Stars
Important Season Dates (*subject to change*)
| May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) | All Stars Tryouts
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| May 30, 2026 (Saturday) | Travel Softball Tournament |
| June 15, 2026 (Monday) - June 19, 2026 (Friday) | Meredith College Softball Camp |
| June 20, 2026 (Saturday) | Travel Softball Tournament |
| June 29, 2026 (Monday) - July 3, 2026 (Friday) | All Stars District Tournament |
| July 11, 2026 (Saturday) | Travel Softball Tournament |
| July 16, 2026 (Thursday) - July 19, 2026 (Sunday) | All Stars State Tournament |
| August 1, 2026 (Saturday) | Travel Softball Tournament |
| September 19, 2026 (Saturday) |
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| October 17, 2026 (Saturday) |
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| October 31, 2026 (Saturday) | Travel Softball Tournament |
| November 14, 2026 (Saturday) | Travel Softball Tournament |
| December 5, 2026 (Saturday) | Travel Softball Tournament |
Spring 2026 Player Registration
Fall season player registration will open in July. Check back here regularly and follow us on Facebook to stay in the loop.
We need Coaches and Volunteers!
You can sign up here if you would like to volunteer as a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, or Team Helper.
We have a number of online resources to help you with coaching.
- Rec Coaching Roles and Responsibilities
- Rec Practice Plan Guidance
- Example Practice Plan 1
- Example Practice Plan 2
- Example Practice Plan 3
- Blank Softball Lineup
All coaches must attend the mandatory Coaches Clinic.
Background Check
All volunteers must complete an annual background check in order to be eligible to Head Coach, Assistant Coach, or be a team helper. If we do not have a record of your background check you will not be able to participate as a volunteer for GCAA Softball.
Specific questions about our program?
Not sure which age group to sign up for? No worries. the system will default the player to the appropriate group based on their birthdate. See the age chart below to help understand the difference between T-Ball, 8u, 10u, 12u, and 16u.
GCAA Softball Age Chart for the 2026 Seasons
| Birth Year | Age on January 1st, 2026 | Spring 2026 Season | Fall 2026 Season |
| 2022 | 3 | N/A | T-ball |
| 2021 | 4 | T-ball | T-ball |
| 2020 | 5 | T-ball | T-ball/8u |
| 2019 | 6 | T-ball/8u | 8u |
| 2018 | 7 | 8u | 8u |
| 2017 | 8 | 8u | 10u |
| 2016 | 9 | 10u | 10u |
| 2015 | 10 | 10u | 12u |
| 2014 | 11 | 12u | 12u |
| 2013 | 12 | 12u | 16u |
| 2012 | 13 | 16u | 16u |
| 2011 | 14 | 16u | 16u |
| 2010 | 15 | 16u | 16u |
| 2009 | 16 | 16u | 16u |
| 2008 | 17 | N/A | N/A |
GCAA Softball Rules, Concussion Awareness, and Code of Conduct
Travel Softball
8u Cleveland Angels
Head Coach: Brooks Carter
Email: ClevelandAngels2017@gmail.com, Cell: 919-291-4649
2015 Cleveland Angels
Head Coach: Josh Odom
Email: clevelandangels2015@gmail.com, Cell: 919-901-2114, Facebook
2014 Cleveland Angels
Head Coach: Kayla Kippes
Cell: (216) 355-2411, Facebook
2013 Cleveland Angels
Head Coach: Brantley Baker
Email: Brantley@eldridgeandfranklin.com, Cell: 919-262-6828, Facebook
2011 Cleveland Angels
Head Coach: Matt Young
Email: 2011clevelandangels@gmail.com, Facebook
Cleveland Angels HS (16u/18u)
Head Coach: Marc Chadwick
Email: mjchadwick1124@gmail.com, Cell: 703-932-8617
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SPONSORS
Our Rec Program is thriving due to the many hours our volunteers put in year-round, and the continued financial support of our sponsors. Please reach out to us at softball@gcaasports.com if interested in partnering with GCAA Softball.
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Donations and Sponsorships
We are a nonprofit organization that is in desperate need of your funding in order to keep us going! Please consider giving what you can. View our various sponsorship levels. No minimum donation amount. Email us at softball@gcaasports.com for more sponsorship opportunities.
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