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August 1, 2026 · 12 min read
Program fees, tournament entry, hotels, food, uniforms, equipment, private lessons, showcases, and off-season training — plus the accountability gap that costs families the most.
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A softball-specific companion to our travel baseball cost guide — private pitching lesson costs, softball tournament structures, equipment spending for pitchers and catchers, and the headcount scholarship reality DI softball families need to plan around.
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