ADVANCED SOFTBALL TRAINING
In-Person and Online Training For Next Level Athletes
2025 FALL SUNDAY CLINICS
Session 1: October 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9
Session 2: NOV. 16, 23, DEC. 7, 14 (no class Nov. 30)
The Elite Training Difference
No other facility can match USA Elite Training for our professional softball staff, and the depth and breadth of services we offer. Our skills training and clinics are the most effective programs available for today’s top talent. We transform softball players into Elite caliber athletes.
Why Us
At USA Elite Training, we are a softball training center that has a unique training platform- created and developed by our founder Jen Hapanowicz. Using our program, your daughter is guaranteed to work with highly trained and knowledgeable coaches that will bring her to the next level. Here at USA Elite, there is consistency with instruction and teaching methodology. All of our coaches are trained in the Hapanowicz teaching methods. Our coaches use their wealth of experience to mentor players and help develop them in all aspects of the game. This training system has been developed and created with proven success for over 30 years, with 35,000 students trained and $45 Million in college scholarships.
Certified Coaches
All our coaches are trained in-depth in the Hapanowicz training methods. This certification requires all coaches to go through 3 months of training: including shadowing current coaches in training session, online training, testing and continuing training sessions are provided by the owner on a regular basis. This allows our coaches to be fully prepared and trained before they work with any players.
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Our Difference
What is different about our training program compared to others? Our lessons are all inclusive which include: cutting edge training tools, interactive technology with video feedback for all our members, and radar. We provide services within our lessons to give specific data to bring our athletes to the next level, including measuring pitching speed and bat exit velocity. All members receive detailed video analysis after each session not just telling the player what to work on, but drills they need to improve their skills. As a member you will have access to view this feedback as often as you like to make the most of the instruction provided during your session.
Upcoming Events
JULY 18th
Northern Exposure Summer Softball Showcase
Tournament Dates: July 18-20, 2026
Divisions – 18U Gold. 18U, 16U
Locations: Meriden, Southington, Wallingford
SEPT 13th
Northern Exposure Fall Softball Showcase
Dates: September 13-14, 2025
Divisions – 18U Gold. 18U, 16U
Locations: Meriden, Southington, Wallingford
Testimonials

Kim 2
“We’ve been clients for about 4 years now. We heard about USA Elite Training through other clients in our recreational and travel softball leagues. I would absolutely recommend USA Elite to others. Jen’s instructors are well trained, and Jen, herself, is an amazing coach. In just 4 months of working with Jen, my daughter increased her pitching speed by 5 MPH and learned a new pitch well enough to throw it during a game. Jen is able to push the girls to better themselves. While she may come across as gruff, she truly has their best interests in mind.” -Kim Math

Doug 2

Craig 2
“I’d highly recommend USA Elite Showcases to any potential club travel teams looking for a platform to showcase their players to college coaches. It is affordable and they do a great job of maximizing the financial expense made by attending teams. Unlike a number of showcase events I’ve attended over the years the USA Elite Staff focuses their effort in attracting and maintaining working relationships with a number of universities and colleges to ensure successful events each year.” – Craig Sears

Justin 2
“We have done 1:1 pitching lessons which have been extremely beneficial. The hitting clinics were very nice as well, stations for every kid and lots of instruction. When we first brought Lily to Jen she threw pretty hard but was constantly hurting herself and struggling a little with accuracy. Now, she throws harder with no pain and it looks effortless when she pitches. We have gone to 1 individual showcase. It was her first one so a little nervous. It went well and we would recommend it for any kid who plans on playing at the next level.” -Justin McCauliffe

Walt 2
“Maddie has been a client since January 2020. I heard about USA Elite from a friend, Anthony DeStefano. The instruction is unmatched. There is also a very structured approach to ensuring the proper pitching form. The 1:1 lessons have been excellent. The instructors are knowledgeable and they really care about the players improving and getting better. Maddie picked up 6 mph in less than 6 months, but more importantly her form has improved.” -Walt Pickett

Jodie 3
“100% improvement! Without USA Elite’s top-notch training, Sydney’s game would not be at the travel team level. Jen and her team of trainers have coached, encouraged and pushed my daughter since the age of 9 into the pitcher that she is today and we expect even more as college is now the future goal!” – Jodie

Dave 2
“Just a quick note to let you know how much we appreciate the virtual pitching lesson today for Caroline! The Zoom meeting was super easy on both the iPad and the laptop and with just a little area in the basement, Caroline was able to go through her complete lesson and get real time feedback on her drills and full pitching! I think Caroline has embraced this window to refine her technique and continue to develop her pitching skills and these video conference lessons are a great way stay on track, get real time feedback and continue building a development plan suited for what she needs right now. Thanks for making this happen Jen and keeping Caroline on track, so glad we made the move to USA Elite!” -Dave

Dennis 2
“The improvement has been tremendous…my daughter started pitching at age 7 with Jen and her staff, and now she is 12…her pitching fundamentals, speed & her ability to make in game adjustments are attributed to the instruction that she gets. She has always stepped up in games, big games, and she is always in control of the game with the confidence and knowledge that USA Elite has armed her with.” -Dennis Insogna
News
Southington’s Stella Blanchard earns Connecticut
Southington's Stella Blanchard has been named the 2023 Gatorade Connecticut Softball Player of the Year, the company announced in a release Friday. The senior has not allowed an earned run this season, going 13-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 151 strikeouts against just 10 walks in 71 innings pitched. Southington is 26-0 heading into the CIAC Class LL championship game. Blanchard, who has committed to play at Marist next season, has allowed just one unearned run in all season and has only seen 25 batters reach base against her (0.35 WHIP).
Yanks Win, Red Sox, Mets
For Lyman Hall - Natalie Schaefer(Freshman), was the winning pitcher and had 6 strikeouts and at the plate, homered, doubled, singled, had a Sac Fly, and 4 rbis; Breanna Mather also hit a Home Run; Ava Saez had 2 hits and 4 rbis and Haley Guliani scored 3 runs Read More
UNCW’s Gamache & Delaware’s Winburn
Winburn is 17-8 in the circle with a 12-3 record in league play. The senior right-hander ranks fourth in the CAA with a 2.16 ERA while posting a 1.20 earned run average in 15 appearances against conference opponents. Winburn is also fourth in the league with 100 strikeouts and fifth with 142.2 innings pitched, which is a career-high. The senior for Fort Lauderdale, Fla. has 14 complete-game efforts, seven complete-game shutouts, and recorded her first career no-hitter this season. Winburn makes history by becoming the first CAA Pitcher of the
Connecticut softball top performers (Apr.
Lauren Davis, St. Joseph: Davis went 6-for-10 last week with eight RBIs and four runs scored in three games. She went 4-for-4 with two doubles and four RBIs in the Cadets’ 17-7 win over New Canaan. Kiley Mullins, North Branford: Mullins threw a complete game shutout, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out 10 in a 4-0 win over Coginchaug. Ella VanAlstyne, Woodland: The sophomore went 8-for-12 at the plate with a home run, a triple, two doubles, seven RBIs and five runs scored in a 3-0 week for Woodland. She
Kenney and Tracy go 7
EASTON, MASS. - The Bryant University softball team won both games against Stonehill on the road during a Tuesday afternoon doubleheader. The Black and Gold hit three home runs in a row courtesy of Megan Marcel, Amira Rainer, and Morgan Tesser, as Kylie Kenney dealt 13 strikeouts in the game-one win. Brooke Tracy earned her second career win in game two, recording her first complete game and holding the Skyhawks to one run on three hits. Read More
Led by Caroline Hall, tardy
EAST HAVEN — Trumbull was late arriving in East Haven for Tuesday afternoon’s softball game between a pair of top 10 teams thanks to a traffic backup due to an accident on I-91. Maybe the Eagles ought to show up late more often. Read More