Las Vegas Blast
About Las Vegas Blast
Las Vegas Blast trains girls in travel fastpitch softball with the kind of structure that can make a long season feel purposeful. Players get elite coaching, tournament competition, and recruiting education, all grounded in teamwork, accountability, and continued growth. For families thinking about college softball, it offers support that reaches beyond the next game.
What sets Las Vegas Blast apart is the way it keeps college pathway support front and center while the athletes are still in the thick of competition. Teams play locally, regionally, and nationally, so the training and the exposure move together instead of living in separate lanes.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Girls travel softball club
The core travel softball club for girls, with teams competing locally, regionally, and nationally.
Elite coaching and training
Skill, strength, and game IQ development led by experienced coaches.
College pathway and recruitment support
Recruitment education, skill showcases, college coach connections, player profiles, and ongoing mentorship for players and families.
Tournament and showcase competition
Participation in top tournaments and showcases nationwide to prepare players for college softball and higher levels of play.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Las Vegas Blast develops confident, disciplined, and resilient athletes through elite training, competitive opportunities, and continued education, with an emphasis on teamwork, accountability, excellence, and college pathway support.
Who they serve
Girls and young women who play softball
Our story
Mark Robles has led Las Vegas Blast since 2013, after beginning to coach softball in 2000. The program grew around elite fastpitch training, college pathway support, and a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and excellence.
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- 2025 Softball BC Hall of Fame induction for Coach Kristy Odamura
In the news
Articles featuring Las Vegas Blast from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What does the college pathway and recruitment support include?
It includes recruitment education, skill showcases, college coach connections, player profiles, and ongoing mentorship for players and families.
Where do Blast teams compete?
Teams compete locally, regionally, and nationally, including top tournaments and showcases nationwide.
What is the focus of the training?
Training focuses on skill, strength, and game IQ, along with teamwork, accountability, and excellence on and off the field.
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