2017, 2018 & 2019 PONY 16U Eastern National Champions

New York Inferno Fastpitch, Inc.  is the premier girls' fastpitch travel softball program in WNY and competes at the 14U, 16U, and 18U levels.  We operate as a not for profit, volunteer driven organization that is committed to teaching advanced game skills, as well as the fundamental principles of sportsmanship, courage, discipline, teamwork and commitment.  

It is the intent of the program to aid each player in attaining a higher level of playing ability and in obtaining college exposure by offering the opportunity to compete against the best available competition and through participation in top level tournaments and showcases, all in a cost-effective and affordable manner.  

We have year-round access to indoor facilities with a full infield, batting cages and pitching lanes that allow our players to improve upon skill levels and continue athletic development throughout the year.  

The recent success of the organization at the National level will provide a solid foundation for continued development as we continue to grow and build for the future.

Our coaching staff will have only the best coaches available to insure the best training for each team.  New York Inferno Instructors are skilled with multiple years of experience including:  
* Hitting coach with over 30 years of experience;
* Pitching coach with over 25 years of experience in the USA and Europe;
* Catching coach with over 25 years of personal catching experience.
All of our coaches will prepare these girls to succeed and to go on to the college level.

Chuck Righetti, President
Bob Andolina, Secretary
Dave James, Treasurer
Gerry Acierno, Board Member
Craig Leone, Board Member

"The other sports are just sports. Softball is a love."

"Practice as if you are the worst player on the team, play as if you are the best player on the field."

"The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime." – Babe Ruth

"The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual." – Vince Lombardi                                         

 "Commitment to the team - there is no such thing as in between, you are either in or out." – Pat Riley

"If you are going to be a champion, you must be willing to pay a greater price." – Bud Wilkinson

"Success isn't something that just happens, success is learned, success is practiced and then it is shared."' – Sparky Anderson                             

"You can't make a great play unless you do it first in practice." – Chuck Noll

"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is." – Vince Lombardi

"There are only two places in the league - first place and no place." – Tom Seaver

"The only way to prove you're a good sport is to lose." – Ernie Banks

“People ask me what I do in winter when I don't play ball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.” – Rogers Hornsby

"In sports, you simply aren't considered a real champion until you have defended your title successfully.  Winning it once can be a fluke, winning it twice proves you are the best." – Althea Gibson

"Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner.  Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory." – Arthur Ashe

"Winners make goals, losers make excuses." – Anonymous