Youth Softball

IABF Hosts Softball Clinic at Long Island Sports Dome

The Italian American Baseball Foundation held a softball clinic at Long Island Sports Dome in Massapequa, hosted by Frank Furino and his team. Young athletes learned from Ava Zicchinelli, Lany Vomero, and Josephine Polisi about skills, recruiting, college life, and competing at the next level.

Italian American Baseball Foundation Awards Record $105,000+ in Scholarships to 24 Student-Athletes in 2026

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation awarded 24 college student-athletes more than $105,000 in 2026 scholarships, its largest single-year total since launching the program in 2021. The awards bring cumulative scholarships to nearly $250,000 during IABF’s 10th anniversary year.

IABF Featured in New York Post

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Holy Ciao! THIS is what IABF is all about. Creating opportunities for student-athletes. Making connections. Allowing people to follow their dreams and be proud of their heritage through baseball and softball. It’s a selfless endeavor that we put so much effort into, and seeing these results makes it all worth it. Bravo, Rachele!

Finding My Future in Saronno: The Softball Experience That Changed Everything

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Rachele Iovine’s softball journey was transformed by training and playing with Saronno Softball in Italy. She practiced alongside elite international and collegiate athletes, competed in 19U games and tournaments, and later helped three Saronno players gain U.S. college exposure by joining her travel team.

2025 IABF College Baseball and Softball Scholarships Announced

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation has increased its college baseball and softball scholarship offerings for the fifth consecutive year. This year, we reached 20 recipients, who were reviewed and approved by the IABF Scholarship Committee. Each student-athlete combines a strong academic standing and is playing college baseball.

FIBS and IABF Partner on Between The Lines’ Junior College Softball Showcase

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The IABF and Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball expanded their strategic partnership with a College Pipeline Softball Showcase in Bollate, Italy. Organized by Between the Lines, the event connected academically qualified high school players with exposure to U.S. college coaches. Mike Candrea supervised the showcase.

IABF, FIBS Helping Emilia Romagna Flood Effort

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation partnered with the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball to raise funds for flood relief in Emilia Romagna, Italy. Donations will help repair severely damaged baseball facilities and restore places where local residents, especially children, can play.

Mike Piazza and Lou Tallarini to Receive Joe DiMaggio Award

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The Columbus Citizens Foundation and Italian American Baseball Foundation will honor Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza and former CCF President Lou Tallarini with the Joe DiMaggio Award. Event proceeds will support education, scholarships, youth showcases, and international baseball and softball development programs.

IABF Awards Eight College Scholarships

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation announced its 2022–2023 college scholarship recipients, nearly tripling its giving from the inaugural class. The awards recognize college baseball and softball players of Italian heritage with strong academic standing, including repeat recipient Francesco Bonvini of Kingsborough Community College.

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