Howard County’s College Prep & Fastpitch Softball Travel Organization
Maryland Patriots Commissioner
Robert West [email protected] 443-710-5200
The Patriots are a College Prep fastpitch Softball travel organization based in Ellicott City, MD. The Patriots are part of one of the largest Softball organizations on the East Coast. The HCYP Travel program has over 140 players on our Patriot, and Summer Liberty teams. The Patriot organization is committed to finding the best Coaches, best Facilities, and best organization to support our teams. We are dedicated to teaching good fundamentals of softball to develop the skills required to advance our players to the next level of play and have fun doing it. We have an open communications policy and stress continuous process improvement of our organization including reviews of the Coaches, organization, policies and direction to keep moving the program forward.
Announcements:
2024/25 Patriot Teams
We are pleased to announce the final Coaching Selections for the 2024/25 Maryland Patriot Teams.
Congratulations to the Patriots 16U-Blue
Mid-Atlantic Fall State “Silver” Champions!
Oct 12/13
Congratulations to the Patriots 12U-Blue
Finalist in Pinkout in the Park – Oct 12/13
Congratulations to the Patriots 12U-Blue
Finalist in the Fall Brawl – Sept 21/22
Our Teams:
What’s in a Name?
All of the Patriot Teams share a common naming convention. (e.g., Maryland Patriots 14U Red – Smith). So, what is the significance of the color? When Patriot Teams are assigned, we determine if they are a first- or second-year team. For instance, a first year 14U Team would be made up primarily of 13-year-old eligible players. A second year 14U team would be made up primarily of 14-year-olds. Teams are allowed to sign any eligible age player, however the year they will graduate to the next age group is predetermined. For the 2023/24 Season, Patriot “Red” Teams will be graduating at the conclusion of the season. Patriot “Blue” teams are scheduled to graduate at the conclusion of the 2024/25 Season.
Patriot Uniforms
Patriot Teams play in a common uniform. You will see Jersey’s in Navy, Red and White. Our pants are White, Navy, and Grey. We have introduced a new uniform option for 2025… Our “Blackout Uniforms”. 3 of our 2024/25 Teams have selected the Blackout Option. One difference you will notice on our uniforms is the Maryland Patriot Showcase Patch. You can find it on the left sleeve of our A Level Showcase teams. You should see it on our 18U Red Patriot Team this year. The team has moved up to compete at the “A” Level and will be playing in Showcase events up and down the East Coast this Season. This logo is intended to honor the program and the State as they represent the organization.
