Breaking News: Bombers Fastpitch to Add Aces Express Fastpitch Softball Teams

Bombers Fastpitch has announced the addition of the Aces Express (“AE”) Fastpitch program and teams in an integration that will be effective August 10, 2020 to allow the Aces Express teams to complete the 2020 Spring/Summer season under the “Aces Express” name.

The 12 current Aces Express teams, ranging in age divisions from 8U to 18U and with 11 teams in the Houston area and one in Corpus Christi, Texas, will then transition into the Bombers Fastpitch brand after that date. The Bombers Fastpitch organization currently has 110 teams in 15 states across the country with the program’s headquarters located in New Braunfels, Texas.

As part of the addition of the Aces Express teams, David McCorkle—the current Program Director and Recruiting Coordinator of AE—will assume the position of Vice President, Softball Operations and Head Coach of the Texas Bombers 16U Gold team for the 2021 playing season.

“Our addition of David McCorkle, his coaches and the amazing players and parents associated with the Aces Express, is an incredible addition and one that helps push our Bomber Fastpitch program to another level,” Scott Smith, the President of Bombers Fastpitch, said.

“Anytime you add talent to your mix, it’s a big day, but when you add this much it an extreme game-changer and one we could not be more excited about,” Smith continued. “David and his coaches have done an incredible job with that program and to now be able to share our systems and bring together so many like-minded people will certainly be a big deal going forward. Our goals at Bombers Fastpitch have been to surround our players and coaches with the best people, best technology and best systems in the game. This is a huge step in that direction and we can’t wait to get the ball rolling.”

McCorkle added: “We are excited to be taking our program and joining forces with the Bombers organization. We feel like we built something special with AE and had a great 10-plus years. We purposely built a small, intimate program with a very tight-knit group of coaches and teams.  Now it’s time to take what we have built and merge it with something bigger. The Bombers and Aces Express have been very close over the last 10 years and are built on a lot of the same values.”

The Aces Express leader explained his reasons for the merger.

“It’s a perfect match at this point in time and we are excited to bring our entire coaching staff, teams and players to the Bombers organization,” McCorkle continued. “We bring a very talented group of teams, players and an entire coaching staff. Our coaching staff brings a ton of experience and passion for getting the best out of teams and kids and giving them the best chance to be successful. We are excited to make one last summer run as Aces Express, then we will hang the AE hat up with a ton of pride of all that we accomplished. I am excited for our transition in August and the future with the Bombers!”

The new corporate structure of Bombers Fastpitch after this addition will be as follows:

• Scott Smith – President of Softball Operations, Program Director, Head Coach: Texas Bombers Gold 18U
• Bo Vinton – Senior Vice President, Business Operations
• David McCorkle – Vice President, Softball Operations; Head Coach: Texas Bombers 16U Gold
• Christy Connor – Senior Director, Performance Analysis
• Jessica Rogers – Program Manager, Player Development
• Brian Repole – Senior Director, Recruiting
• Jade Nottebrok – Director, Graphic & Digital Media
• Jennifer Vinton – Director, Special Events, Merchandising & Retail Operations
• Hunter Bunch – Analyst, Research & Development
• Kristen Cuyos – Coordinator, Remote Player Development
• Greg Wollin – Coordinator, Remote Player Development
• Chuck Peters – Coordinator, Remote Player Development
• Frank Lopez – Coordinator, Youth Player Development
• Danny Elder – Coordinator, National Program Logistics
• Brian Benefiel – Coordinator, Community & Corporate Partnerships
• Mike McKay – Coordinator, National Program Support