The Playground: Indoor Softball Facility

09/18/2026

Sonia Deckert, long time PG Member and current SD Players 18u White athlete, is representing Bolivia in the South American Games!

To read more about her journey and/or to support her on this trip, click the following link: https://www.givesendgo.com/support-sonias-journey-with-team-bolivia?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=support-sonias-journey-with-team-bolivia&fbclid=IwY2xjawUaW1lwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5NeKVb4HpSTkhKnsZ2jMPvj2kfH2uEdc27YIRumZKYqAwpswJrITquCCtypg_aem_9ah2f9yXSt37bmT0A0pmdA

We are proud of you, Sonia! Keep representing! 💪❤🥎

08/27/2026

❕❗PICK UP PLAYER DIRECTORY 2026/2027❗❕

If you/your athlete is interested in being a pickup player in the 2026/2027 season, please fill out this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs4ab0_hVdvCxvxhzmdkj0KvjckNXbSP8rdEy5-vtroTPZtg/viewform?usp=header

The information gathered from this form will be shared with coaches so they can reach out if they are looking for pickup players.

Coaches - if you would like access to this database, please let us know and we will send you the link!

Coaches/Teams (inside and outside of our organization) contact us all of the time, looking for athletes that are able and willing to sub on their team for tournaments or league. Please fill out this form if you/your athlete is interested in being considered to be a pickup player. This information wi...

08/16/2026

The facility will be CLOSED today (8/16) until 1pm, as we are hosting the Fastpitch Masters Camp.

08/04/2026

We are in the thick of tryout week! With over 280 athletes signed up across the age groups, we are working hard to create our 2026/2027 rosters.

If you haven't signed up yet but are still interested, it is NOT too late! Sign up HERE: https://forms.gle/eASSzPmi4yYKqYrx8

Even if your age group has already passed or you are unavailable on your age group's date, SIGN UP! We will reach out to set a time and date if that is the case. Just select "that time and date does NOT work for me" on the form.

We still have open spots on all of our teams/rosters, but we are for sure looking for more high-level pitchers.

For more information, check out our website: https://southdakotaplayers.com/tryouts/

Feel free to contact us with any additional questions: [email protected]

08/04/2026

ELITE Pitchers... Our in-house teams are looking for you!

🚨 Elite / high level pitchers... you are NOT going to want to miss this opportunity! 🚨

SD Players are on the hunt for a few 16u and 18u pitchers for the 2026/2027 season.

We're adding elite 16U & 18U pitchers who want more than just innings... they want development, competition, and a program that invests in them.

-Train in the area's BIGGEST, SOFTBALL ONLY facility (The Playground: Indoor Softball Facility)

-Work directly with our Director of Pitching, Mackenzie Hupke (former Division I pitcher at Drake University)

-Join a competitive, hardworking group of athletes who push each other and raise the standard every day

If you're looking for an environment that will challenge you, develop you, and prepare you for the next level, we'd love to talk...

If you are serious about your development, let's connect!

Email Emmie at: [email protected]

07/27/2026

Tya Devericks just added lesson availability for the month of August!!

❤️💪🏻🔥

Say hello to Tya Devericks! A Jefferson High School star and USD commit, Tya joins the PG family to share her love for softball and inspire the next generation of players. Book a lesson with her today! 🔥

https://www.pgsiouxfalls.com/what-we-offer/lessons/

07/13/2026

🚨🥎INSTRUCTOR ANNOUNCMENT🥎🚨

Peyton LaFramboise is ready to work with YOU!

Peyton is a long time PG athlete who LOVES the game and who is passionate about helping the next generation of softball athletes. Not only is she an amazing softball player, but she is also a great human who does things the right way.

Click the link below to book your time with her!

https://www.pgsiouxfalls.com/what-we-offer/lessons/

06/26/2026

7u/8u athletes… check this out!

🥎🦁7u/8u Softball Athletes🦁🥎

Tryouts for our SD Braves 7u/8u Program are coming up. We are looking for a group of like-minded families/athletes who are committed to emphasizing development for long-term success.

Click this link to get signed up for tryouts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3VN8F21IpAC-Tu1KrhJ9DexCU9ed9A4JqbQo359Ssgb-cCw/viewform?usp=header

05/28/2026

🚨PITCHING ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

We are thrilled to announce that The Playground - Indoor Softball Facility has hired Mackenzie Hupke as our first ever Director of Pitching.

Mackenzie comes to us with an impressive playing history and years of instruction experience. (read more about her in the graphics!)

In this newly added role, Mackenzie will be focusing on pitcher development through long-term programming and instruction. We are making an investment into our pitchers/pitching staff, and we cannot wait to get started.

Welcome to The PG, Mackenzie!

05/22/2026

Stay tuned... 👀