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USSSA
FIELD
REPORTER
NETWORK

The voice of youth baseball belongs to the players. Join the USSSA Field Reporter Network and learn to tell the stories that matter — on and off the diamond.

USSSA Field Reporters across 26 states
26
States
4 DAYS
Sign-Up Period
NATIONWIDE
Coverage

About the Program

Be the Story.
Not Just a Player in It.

📅 2025 Season: May 1 – July 31 3-Month Program

The USSSA Field Reporter Network is an exclusive program for talented young athletes who want to develop skills beyond the field. As a Field Reporter, you'll learn to conduct interviews, create content, tell compelling stories, and build a real media portfolio — all while representing USSSA at tournaments across the country.

This isn't just a title. It's a career-building opportunity that teaches communication, leadership, and media skills that will last a lifetime — whether you end up in professional baseball or any other field.

What You Get as a
USSSA Field Reporter

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USSSA Social Features

Your interviews and content will be featured across USSSA's national social media platforms — building your personal brand in front of thousands of coaches, families, and scouts.

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Real Media Portfolio

Every interview you submit becomes part of a professional portfolio you can share with colleges, employers, and programs. Real work, real credentials.

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Exclusive Content Training

Monthly training sessions taught by USSSA content professionals covering interview techniques, storytelling, video production, and personal branding.

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USSSA All-Access Jersey

Every accepted Field Reporter receives an exclusive USSSA All-Access jersey — wear it on the field, in interviews, and at events as a recognized member of the network.

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Career Development

Learn skills in communication, leadership, and storytelling that are valued in every career path — sports, media, business, or beyond.

Program Requirements

What We Expect
From Our Reporters

1
Weekly Field Interview

Submit one field interview per week to maintain your active reporter status. Interviews can be with players, coaches, or tournament directors — video, audio, or written format accepted.

2
Monthly Group Meetings

Attend monthly virtual meetups with the USSSA content team and fellow reporters. These are part training, part community — you'll learn from each other and from us.

3
Professional Standards

Represent USSSA with integrity. All content must be respectful, factual, and appropriate for a youth sports audience. You are the face of the network in the field.

4
Active USSSA Membership

Must be an active USSSA player or coach in good standing throughout your time in the program. 13–18 years old to apply as a player reporter.

5
Complete Onboarding

All accepted reporters complete a short onboarding training covering USSSA's content standards, interview best practices, and how to use the submission portal.

Skills You'll Develop

Interviewing & Active Listening — How to ask the right questions and make people comfortable on camera
Video Content Creation — Filming, framing, and producing short-form sports content for social media
Storytelling — How to find the compelling angle in any situation and present it memorably
Personal Branding — Building a public presence that works for you on and off the field
Writing & Editing — Crafting clear, engaging game summaries, features, and social captions
Public Speaking — On-camera confidence, presence, and delivery
Deadline Management — Real-world accountability with weekly submission requirements

This is a Real
Program. With Real
Accountability.

We hold our reporters to a professional standard because we believe in you enough to treat you like professionals. Miss your weekly submission? You'll be placed on a one-week probation. Miss two in a row without notice? Your status is reviewed. We want reporters who are committed.

13 Weeks in the Program
3 Monthly Team Meetings
13+ Interviews Submitted
Skills That Last Forever

Apply to the
Field Reporter Network

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We'll reach out within 7 days to schedule a short intro call.

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Applications reviewed within 7 business days. We'll reach out by email to schedule your intro call.
Questions? Reach us at reporters' + '@' + 'usssa.com

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Congratulations!

We've received your application to join the USSSA Field Reporter Network!

📅 Applicant Meeting
Wednesday, March 25th
7:00 PM Central Time
5:00 PM Pacific · 6:00 PM Mountain · 8:00 PM Eastern

We'll be hosting a meeting with all applicants to go over the program, expectations, and next steps. Keep an eye on your email for the meeting link and details!

We can't wait to see what you create. Welcome to the network! 🙌