CSA 16A Silver
Maximize Your Potential
Click to Register for 12A, 14A, and 16A Tryouts
Leadership
Character
Player
Three main aspects of athlete DEVELOPMENT.
The focus of Colorado Softball Academy is to development the whole athlete – MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY. CSA is full-circle player development academy for athletes ages 4 years old through college age. Created and coached by former college softball players, our training and character development programs are designed to help our female-athlete achieve their on-field goals, while building self-confidence and serving as leaders in the community.
CSA competitive team programs will be structured very similar to college programs and will include – mental performance development, strength, conditioning and nutrition coaching, skill and team specific development, recruiting roadmap and support.


Why CSA?
Colorado Softball Academy is built for female athletes, by female athletes. All CSA Coaches have experience playing and coaching softball at a high level. All of our instructors are experts in their craft and are passionate about empowering the next generation of female-athletes. We care about building players as athletes, teammates, and community members. CSA provides opportunities through playing, training, coaching, umpiring, internships, and jobs. Our goal is to make CSA a home for female athletes to grow up through from age as we help prepare them for the college transition.
What Makes Us Different?
As part of the CSA Family, you are playing for the Academy, not a specific coach. All of the CSA full-time coaches work together to identify athletes, get to know their personal goals and help develop those athletes to meet their goals through our system. Are you tired of having to jump from team to team, or organization to organization? Us too, we are tired of seeing the current breakdowns. You will have all of the CSA Player Development Coaches (even if they aren’t the head coach of your team) in your corner for life. Sport is a platform to develop strong and confident women, both on and off the field – that is our goal….to prepare you for life and have a lot of fun doing so!
CSA TEAM ATHLETES RECEIVE:
A 44,858 sq. ft. state of the art indoor training facility.
A full-time staff of experienced player development coaches and mentors.
A state-of-the-art weight room for female-athletes, with a full-time sports performance coach.
Custom Strength & Conditioning and Nutrition Programs
Mental Performance Coaching with CSA’s Dr. Allison Dake
Access to all CSA Player Development Coaches (all of whom played high level college softball and are elite instructors)
Study Hall Space
Team room for video analysis.
Mentorship — Character & Leadership Development
Recruiting Roadmap
– Online Resume
– eMail Templates/Sssistance
– Networking Assistance
– Camps
– Showcase Tournaments

Tryout Information
CSA has created a high-level A team, 16A Silver. The team will be made of the best athletes 16 and under. It is not specifically a first year or second year team.
Who:
All females available to play 16U for the 2022-23 season.
Where:
Resurrection Christian School6508 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
When:
Primary Date: July 5, 2022 — 4 – 7pmSupplementary Date: July 13, 2022 — 4 – 7pmCheck-in begins at 4pm
Details:
Players will be evaluated on hitting, fielding, throwing, and attitude by the CSA Player Development coaches.
Maximize Your Potential
Click to Register for 12A, 14A, and 16A Tryouts


Head Coach Riley Plogger
Riley grew up playing softball in Redlands, CA before attending Utah State University as a student-athlete. She played outfield for the Aggies and made an impact with her bat. She currently holds the all-time runs scored record and ranks in the top-10 of several other hitting categories. She graduated in 2020 with a degree in Speech-Pathology before pursuing a Masters in Sports Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. She enjoys hiking with her dog, snowboarding, and golfing in her free time. She is excited to grow the game and work to inspire future generations!
CSA Player Development Coaches
BUILT BY FEMALE-ATHLETES FOR FEMALE-ATHLETES
Coaching a female-athlete requires a specific skill set – EXPERIENCE! All CSA Coaches have experience playing and coaching softball at a high level. All of our instructors are experts in their craft and are passionate about empowering the next generation of female-athletes, while raising the level of Colorado Softball.
As a team, we offer specific training in various aspects of the game. As a CSA athlete, you have access to the knowledge of our whole team rather than one individual coach.
Our team is here for YOUR player development!

Ashlie Rowley
Founder & CEO
Sr. Catching & Hitting Instructor
Catcher, University of Florida

Shelby Babcock
Director of Pitching Development
Sr. Pitching Instructor
Pitcher, University of Arizona

Chris Hutton
Dir. of Camps & Youth Programs
Sr. Hitting & Fielding Instructor
Outfielder, Colorado State University

Dr. Allison Dake
Dir. of Mental Performance

Dave Majeski
Recruiting Consultant

Malori Pojar
Mental Performance Coordinator Hitting & Catching Instructor
Catcher, Lafayette College

Lauren Paige
Director of Sports Performance Hitting & Fielding Instructor
IN/P, University of Northern Colorado

Taylor Gentry
Director of Player Development Sr. Hitting & Fielding Instructor
Utility, Colorado State University

Olivia Rahn
Marketing Coordinator
Hitting, Catching, Fielding Instructor
Catcher/ IF, Judson University

Riley Plogger
Program Coordinator
Skill Development Instructor
Outfielder, Utah State University