ABOUT COMETS FASTPITCH

Comets Fastpitch was created because we believed girls in our community deserved more opportunities to continue playing the game they love.

Every year, hundreds of young athletes begin their softball journey through local recreation programs. As they grow older, many families find themselves driving hours each week to find competitive teams, quality instruction, and year-round development opportunities. We believed those opportunities should exist here in the Mid-Willamette Valley.

Today, Comets Fastpitch is more than a travel softball organization. We are a year-round player development program committed to helping athletes improve over time, compete with purpose, and develop the confidence, work ethic, and leadership skills that will serve them long after their playing days are over.

A NEW HOME FOR SOFTBALL ATHLETES

The 2026–27 year marks an exciting new chapter as Comets Fastpitch becomes the home program of The Softball Studio in Philomath.

The Softball Studio is a dedicated 3,700-square-foot indoor softball development center built exclusively for female softball athletes. Unlike facilities that divide their attention between multiple sports, everything about The Softball Studio is designed with softball players in mind.

Throughout the year, Comets Fastpitch athletes will participate in indoor team practices, hitting and pitching development, strength and movement training, video review, arm care, athlete assessments, and technology-assisted instruction. They'll also have access to a team room where they can study, review film, meet with coaches, and spend time with teammates.

More than anything, we want The Softball Studio to become a place where athletes feel like they belong—a year-round home where they can continue developing their skills, building friendships, and growing their confidence.

BUILDING BETTER ATHLETES

Winning games is important, but it's not our purpose.

Our focus is on helping athletes improve throughout the time they are part of our program. We believe player development is a long-term process built through consistent coaching, quality instruction, and a commitment to continual improvement.

Our athletes are encouraged to be multi-sport athletes, challenge themselves academically, support their teammates, and represent Comets Fastpitch with character on and off the field. We celebrate hard work, resilience, leadership, and the willingness to keep learning.

Our goal is simple: help every athlete become the best version of herself.

EXPERIENCED COACHING

Our coaching staff is committed to continuing education and providing athletes with the best instruction possible. We combine experienced coaching with modern player development tools, including video analysis, performance technology, and objective feedback that helps athletes see and measure their progress over time.

Technology will never replace great coaching. It simply helps us become better teachers and gives athletes another way to understand how they're improving.

ATHLETE SAFETY

Nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our athletes.

Every Comets Fastpitch coach and volunteer is required to pass a current USA Softball Background Check, complete SafeSport Training annually, and maintain current CDC HEADS UP Concussion Training certification. We follow the athlete-protection standards established by USA Softball and the U.S. Center for SafeSport and are committed to providing an environment where every athlete feels safe, respected, and supported.

Parents and athletes are encouraged to review the educational resources available through SafeSport and the CDC to better understand athlete protection, abuse prevention, and concussion awareness.

SEXUAL ABUSE & MISCONDUCT PREVENTION

Comets Fastpitch follows USA Softball and U.S. Center for SafeSport athlete-safety standards, including the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP). These policies establish safeguards around adult interactions with minor athletes, including one-on-one interactions, electronic communications, travel, locker rooms and changing areas, and other situations where clear boundaries are important.

Protecting athletes is a shared responsibility. Coaches, volunteers, parents, and athletes all have a role in recognizing inappropriate behavior and speaking up when something doesn't seem right.

U.S. Center for SafeSport — Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP)

REPORTING A CONCERN

If an athlete, parent, coach, or other member of the Comets Fastpitch community becomes aware of suspected abuse, sexual misconduct, grooming, or another athlete-safety concern, please report it. You do not need to investigate the situation yourself or determine whether misconduct has been proven before raising a concern.

Concerns involving sexual abuse or misconduct may be reported directly to the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Reports can be made online, including anonymously.

Report Abuse or Misconduct to the U.S. Center for SafeSport

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE COMETS FASTPITCH

Families choose Comets Fastpitch because they're looking for more than another season of softball.

They're looking for experienced coaches who care about player development. They're looking for a year-round program where athletes continue improving instead of starting over every season. They're looking for a dedicated indoor softball development center where their daughters can train, learn, and grow. Most importantly, they're looking for a program that believes success is measured not only by wins and losses, but by the confident, resilient young women who walk off the field.

Comets Fastpitch — Competing With Purpose.