ABOUT US
Best sports event organizer in the United States
A little about your state director Alexa Peterson:
I was born and raised in Salem, Oregon! I graduated from South Salem, went on to play catcher and outfield at the University of Oregon and was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2024. After college I coached collegiately at a D2, and played 6 years professionally, while also working at a hitting instructor for The Hitting Vault. After retiring from the USSSA Pride in 2019 I took on the role of state director for fastpitch in Oregon! I’ve been married 10 years and we have one kiddo. While I love softball and want to continue to grow the game in the NW, my faith and family are the two most important things in my life!
USSSA has been hosting youth Fastpitch events for over 20 years. Oregon USSSA started running tournaments in 2021. In USSSA, our primary focus is to provide a great competitive environment, that also focuses on child safety. We pride ourselves on our partnerships with some of the best complexes in the Northwest.
We encourage sportsmanship to develop a more enjoyable competitive environment. One of our core priorities is maintaining a respectful atmosphere. Sportsmanship plays a vital role in this. We believe in teamwork, respect, honor, discipline, kindness, inclusion, resilience, and perseverance.
We do believe that sports build a strong foundation for a better life through team building and competitiveness. Sport activities produce chemicals in the brain which reduces stress and depression.
It does not only have emotional benefits but also helps in a better social life. Playing in a team helps develop many of the social skills one needs in life. It allows you to learn to be cooperative, selfless, and helpful. It also helps in making new friends and building their social circle.
There is another significant factor in team sports such as fastpitch. It is the breeding ground for leadership traits. Studies have revealed a correlation between sports participation and leadership qualities. With the opportunity to train, try, lose, or win together. People involved in physical sports have more chances to acquire a “team mindset.” That team mindset leads to strong leadership qualities over time.
Hence, playing sports can uplift confidence and improve self-esteem. As strength, skills, and stamina increase through playing sports, self-image will also improve.
– USSSA
