The First-Ever Softball Educational Conference on Long Island

Long IslandSoftball Conference
& Awards

Where Champions Are Made

September / October 2026 • Suffolk County, NY

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What is LISCA?

The First-Ever Softball Educational Conference on Long Island

The Long Island Softball Conference & Awards is a first-of-its-kind event bringing together the premier softball community in Suffolk County, New York.

We're connecting 10U–18U players, their families, dedicated coaches, and college softball programs for a full day of education, networking, and celebration of the incredible talent in our region.

From expert panels on recruiting and mental performance to a glamorous awards ceremony honoring the best of the best — LISCA is where the Long Island softball community comes together.

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Why Attend LISCA?

For players, parents, coaches, and families who want more than another tournament weekend.

Learn the Recruiting Process

Families get real guidance on what college coaches look for, how to prepare, what questions to ask, and how to avoid confusion during the recruiting journey.

Build the Complete Athlete

Players hear from people who understand training, confidence, leadership, pressure, teamwork, and the habits that separate good players from serious prospects.

Connect With the Community

LISCA brings players, parents, coaches, teams, trainers, sponsors, and programs into one room so relationships can grow beyond the field.

Celebrate Long Island Talent

The Diamond Awards give athletes and coaches a stage to be recognized for performance, academics, resilience, leadership, hustle, and community impact.

this is for the player and the parent

Softball can open doors, but families need information, direction, and the right people around them. LISCA is built to educate, inspire, and celebrate the next generation of Long Island softball.

Event Schedule

A full day of learning, connecting, and celebrating excellence

9:00 AM
Doors Open
Registration & check-in
9:30 AM
Welcome Remarks
Opening address from the LISCA team
9:45 AM
Panel 1: Softball 101 for Parents
For 8U-12U families: rec vs travel, gear, costs, choosing the right team, and how parents can support without over-coaching.
10:25 AM
Panel 2: Building the Complete Athlete
For 10U-14U players: speed, strength, arm care, nutrition, hydration, recovery, confidence, and avoiding burnout.
11:05 AM
Panel 3: Position Lab
For 8U-16U players: pitching, catching, hitting, defense, base running, and what drills matter most at each stage.
11:45 AM
Lunch & Networking
Connect with coaches, programs, sponsors, trainers, facilities, and fellow softball families.
12:45 PM
Panel 4: The Travel Ball Roadmap
For 12U-16U families: travel teams, showcases, tournaments, program red flags, cost, commitment, and parent expectations.
1:30 PM
Panel 5: Recruiting Reality Check
For 14U-18U players: D1, D2, D3, JUCO, NAIA, highlight videos, emailing coaches, academics, camps, and scholarship realities.
2:15 PM
Panel 6: From Long Island to the Next Level
For all ages: current and former elite players, LI success stories, coaches, and influencers sharing the journey, pressure, mistakes, leadership, and life after softball.
3:05 PM
Featured Conversation Presented by a Sponsor
A headline Q&A with a major softball voice, college coach, elite player, or Long Island success story, presented by an event sponsor.
3:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Conference wrap-up, awards show preview, and next steps for players, parents, and coaches.
6:00 PM
Red Carpet Doors Open
Walk the red carpet, photos, and VIP reception
7:00 PM
LISCA Awards Show
8 award categories announced LIVE — voting results revealed
9:00 PM
Closing Celebration
Celebration, networking, and after-party

LISCA Awards

Honoring the best of Long Island softball

Nominations are free! Nominate any deserving 10U–18U player or coach from the Long Island softball community. Public voting is $1 per vote — all proceeds support the event and future programs. Winners are announced LIVE at the LISCA Awards Show!

Get in Touch

Questions about nominations, sponsorships, or tickets? We'd love to hear from you.

✉ info@lisoftballconference.com