THE MARUCCI PATRIOTS GOLD SOFTBALL PROGRAM IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT FOSTERS A CULTURE THAT PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES THROUGH SUCCESS IN ACADEMICS AND COMPETITION TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN LIFE. OUR GOAL IS TO TEACH THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FASTPITCH SOFTBALL IN A HEALTHY, SAFE, AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT WHILE REINFORCING THE VALUES OF TEAMWORK AND SPORTSMANSHIP. THE PROGRAM WILL ASSIST ALL PLAYERS WHO DESIRE TO PLAY AT THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL IN ALL WAYS POSSIBLE; INCLUDING ATTENDING CAMPS, SHOWCASE TOURNAMENTS, AND HAVING A COLLEGE LIAISON. 

• INTEGRITY: We will act with integrity and personal accountability
• EDUCATION: We will encourage each student-athlete and emphasize the importance of an education that will foster an appreciation for life-long learning
• PEOPLE: We will keep the well-being of our student-athletes, families and coaching staffs at the core of every decision
• EXCELLENCE: We will excel in performance, achievement and service
• RESPECT: We will celebrate in a climate of mutual respect by recognizing each individual’s contribution to the team
• TRADITION: We will build upon our traditions which have been developed since our inception

Our primary goal is to assist each athlete to obtain a college scholarship.  Our method of achieving this goal will include the following, but not limited to:

• Develop strong, confident and capable individuals with the ability to be strong leaders in today’s society
• Advanced techniques on how to set and achieve personal/individual goals
• Learning the role of a team player and its importance
• A solid mental foundation on how to compete in a highly competitive environment(both on and off the field)
• Improve softball skills and a raised level of understanding for the game of softball
• An opportunity to showcase your softball skills in front of many college scouts and coaches
• Participate in College showcase events