The Central Coast Academy of Sport Softball Talent Development Program operates as a development pathway for young Central Coast Region softballers aspiring towards state selection.
It offers advanced skill development and is conducted in collaboration with both the Central Coast & District Softball Association and Softball NSW. The program follows the FTEM Model of pathway development, from Foundation, Talent, Elite and Mastery of the sport. Participants are also provided with information in sports education in areas such as, sport psychology, nutrition, injury management, strength and conditioning and motivation.
Our Softball Program assists in developing athletes along the Softball NSW Athlete Pathway.
CCAS Softball athletes will have access to the following benefits:
Access to Athlete Discounts
Access to Lumin Athlete Management System
CCAS Merchandise Pack
Education Sessions on Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Drugs in Sport, Media Training, and Social Media.
Functional Movement Screening and Review Sessions
Opportunity to represent CCAS at Your Local Clubs Academy Games in Tamworth in April 2026
Scheduled Face-to-Face Strength and Conditioning Sessions
20% Discount on CCAS Partner Offers
6-Month Mingara Gym, Track and Pool Pass
To be eligible to apply for a position within the 2025/2026 softball program, athletes must be:
2025/26 CCAS Softball Program Staff:
Di Barrymore – Program Head Coach
Di has been actively involved in softball since 1982 and was awarded Life Membership of the Central Coast Softball Association in 2022 in recognition of her long-standing dedication to the sport.
She has been an accredited coach since 1999 and achieved her High-Performance Coach accreditation in 2018. Over the years, Di has coached multiple clubs and associations. In 2015 and 2016, she toured internationally with the Aussie Sparks organization to New Zealand, Los Angeles, and Hawaii.
From 1999 to 2006, Di was an assistant coach with the Hunter Academy Softball Program. Since then, she has been involved with various Softball NSW Regional Development teams and state camps.
Explore a variety of scholarship opportunities available through the Central Coast Academy of Sport to support athlete development and growth:
