named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Athletes Helping Athletes (AHA)
Mentorship program where travel players 12U and older provide skill instruction and guidance to younger players, fostering leadership and continuity within the league
Recreational Softball Program
Recreational league for girls in Pre-K through 12th grade, divided into five age-appropriate divisions (Rookie, Single A, Double AA, Triple AAA, Majors) with focus on skill development, sportsmanship, and fun
Travel Softball Program
Competitive travel teams for girls at 8u, 10u, 12u, 14u, 16u, and 18u levels, formed through tryouts and participating in local and out-of-town tournaments year-round
Wellness Workshops
Educational sessions for players covering nutrition, mental/emotional wellbeing, leadership, and success as a female athlete, featuring guest speakers from local institutions
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Athlete wellness and leadership workshopsHosts educational workshops for athletes on nutrition, life balance, mental and emotional wellbeing, and leadership skills including trust, communication, and collaboration.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Organizing youth travel softball tournamentsOrganizes multiple annual travel softball tournaments for various age divisions (8u, 10u, 12u, 14u) at B/C and 'B'/'C' levels, scheduled between June and October 2025 at Keenholts Park.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Recreational softball programming for girlsProvides recreational softball programming for over 300 girls annually, operating a season from March to mid-June that includes indoor and outdoor practices and weekly games.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Travel softball teams and competitive programmingForms travel softball teams through annual tryouts in late July or early August and organizes year-round practices, games, and tournaments; hosts home games and practices at Keenholts Park and conducts winter training at a dedicated indoor facility.
- Youth skill development and mentorship programProvides skill development and foundational instruction for younger softball players through mentorship delivered by older athletes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$202K
Contributions & grants$9K5%
Program service revenue$195K97%
Investment income$5180%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$194K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$165K
Cash$165K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$165K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +28.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 24
- CASEY CONKLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- CLARK SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- DANA WALTON — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH WALTON — BOARD MEMBER
- FIDA KASED — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- GREG MAHAR — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER SMITH — SECRETARY
- JIM KAUFMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOE DACCHILLE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOE MANTOVA — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTEN OLOCHNOWICZ — BOARD MEMBER
- MARINA STRANG — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK SEUS — BOARD MEMBER
- MATT DILLON — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE JANTZEN — PRESIDENT
- NATHAN SABOURIN — VICE PRESIDENT
- PAUL CALIFANO JR — TREASURER
- ROB WADSWORTH — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHANIE LUCE — BOARD MEMBER
- TARA ROBSTAD — BOARD MEMBER
- TIM MOSHER — BOARD MEMBER
- TODD GILBERT — BOARD MEMBER
- TOM KACHADURIAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Keenholts Park Partner — Hosts the league's games and practices at its facility in Guilderland Center.
- Keenholts Park Partner — Hosts the organization's indoor travel softball facility.
- USA Softball Partner — Partner organization associated with tournament branding and likely sanctioning.
- University at Albany Partner — Collaborates with UAlbany faculty and staff to deliver wellness workshops for athletes.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Holistic Youth Development through Softballmethodology: holistic youth developmentBy integrating athletic, social, and emotional growth into sports participation, the league produces well-rounded personal development in young women because structured play fosters trust, communication, and teamwork alongside physical skills.
- Peer Mentorship to Strengthen Player Developmentmethodology: peer-mentorshipBy pairing older athletes with younger players, the league enhances skill transfer and program cohesion because peer relationships build trust and model positive behavior more effectively than top-down instruction alone.
- Structured Skill Progression for Early Athletesmethodology: structured skill instructionBy using scripted, age-appropriate skill-building sessions combined with gameplay, the league develops foundational athletic abilities in younger players because consistent, developmentally-tailored instruction increases retention and mastery.