Welcome to SYA Xplosion Fastpitch: advanced softball training that prepares athletes for high school and college recruitment. We emphasize quality over quantity and skills over stats – we measure success by our athletes’ evolution – not merely wins.
Our Coaches are NFCA members and USA Softball ACE Certified Instructors who’ve all undergone national background checks. Fairfax County varsity coaches lead our high school teams while experienced softball parents coach middle school.
Our year-round program features local USSSA, USA Softball, and NSA tournaments in the Spring and Fall with two weekly practices and strength and agility training. Off-season training means top-tier professional instruction for pitching, batting, and fielding.
Our high-school level teams participate in ACC, PGF, and other showcase events to gain experience and exposure to professionals and the recruitment process.
August. The program operates year-round, with tournaments in the Spring and Fall, and winter training.
June before school ends.
August.
Typically 1-2 times per week during the season.
September with games and tournaments are scheduled throughout the Fall, Spring and seasons.
Games are mostly local, with competitions in USSSA, USA Softball, and NSA tournaments.
Yes, regular tryouts and private evaluations are held. Tryouts are announced seasonally.
No, Xplosion is a selective program for committed athletes.
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| Season | Registration opens with $15 discount | Regular Registration Fee | Registration Late Fee $25 | Registration Wait List | Season Registration Closes |
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| FALL | May | June | July | Aug 1-14 | Aug 15 |
| WINTER | September | October | November | Dec 1-14 | Dec 15 |
| SPRING | December | January | February | Mar 1-14 | Mar 15 |
| SUMMER | March | April | May | June 1-14 | June 15 |
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
Xplosion operates teams for 10U, 12U, 14U, and 18U age groups
For the upcoming 2025 season, Xplosion is only fielding a 13U team.
Families will receive a $15 multi-child discount.
| League | Early Bird | Regular Registration | Late Fee (One month after registration opens) |
| Travel Softball | N/A (Sport Not in Season) | $400-800 | $25 |
The system accepts Visa or MasterCard & online checks (your registration is not FINAL until your check payment is received). You may pay your registration fees, summer skills camp fees, and make donations during online registration. You may register multiple players online as well and receive a multiple player discount.
SYA Little League-based travel teams require players to live within the SYA Little League boundaries or attend one of the approved schools in Clifton, Centreville, and parts of Fairfax.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships click the button below.
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SYA recommends Dick’s Sporting Goods or Amazon.
Jerseys are provided.
| Position | Name | |
| Commissioner | Bob Woodruff | [email protected] |
For other questions: [email protected]
| Board Position | Board Member |
|---|---|
| President | Bob Woodruff |
| Treasurer | Laurie Digges |
| Secretary | Jessica Butler |
| Registrar | Bob Woodruff |
| VP Baseball | Colleen Stegner |
| Player Agent – Baseball | Larry Hopkins |
| Asst PA – Baseball & Director Rookie | |
| Director Coach Pitch | Melissa Clegg |
| Director TeeBall | Robin Bell |
| Vice President – Softball | |
| Player Agent – Softball | Susan Jones |
| VP Outreach | Alex Aliaskari |
| Chief Umpire | |
| Schedule Coordinator – Baseball | Todd Ruckert |
| Schedule Coordinator – Softball | Susan Jones |
| Safety Officer | Mike Lee |
| Co-Quartermaster | Chad Gilman |
| Quartermaster | Jon Comottor |
| Information Officer | Bill Bender |
| Travel Liaison – Mets & Xplosion | Jonas Guarino |
| Field Chief | Tristan Jonsson |
| Coach Coordinator | Ross Crigler |
| Concession Director | Pam Woodfield |
| Volunteer Coordinator & Special Events | Amanda Wright |
During inclement weather and winter, we practice indoors at local baseball/softball facilities.
Please check on field status if it has rained in the last 48 hours.
Decisions on field status are generally made by 3:30pm each day Monday-Friday and by 7am on Saturday and Sunday.
Field/Gym Status info can be obtained by:
Consider signing up for Fairfax Alerts!
This Fairfax County free public service will alert coaches and parents to school closings due to weather or other emergency situations via e-mail or cell phone.
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SYA encourages parents and high school players to volunteer as referees or team staff.
Community and business sponsors help support field maintenance, equipment upgrades, and overall league operations
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
Fairfax County issues permits to SYA to use facilities in the Centreville/Clifton area. Typically a team will practice at the same facility each week with varying locations for weekend games.
Notification of schedules/locations/times will be sent out 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the season (as determined by when we receive permits).
Mobile app, email, etc.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships, click here.
