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The Bandits

The Bandits are one of four inaugural teams in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) – a professional softball league in the United States.

Our Team

The Bandits are a beloved softball franchise, with a deep following and great history across the softball universe. We are proud to be re-introducing this franchise. We are moved by the hearts of Bandits’ fans. We celebrate, with them, the team‘s return to the field and a new generation of fans. These are your Bandits.

Our Mark

The Bandits' logo, colors and marks have been modernized, and are designed to look forward, while embracing the team's rich history.

BANDITS STAFF

  • Jenny Dalton-Hill

    General Manager

    Jenny Dalton-Hill

    General Manager

    A three-time College Softball World Series champion with the Arizona Wildcats (1993, 94 & 96), Jenny Dalton-Hill was the first college softball player ever to hit .400 with 50 home runs, 200 RBIs and a .800 slugging percentage in a career, was a three time first team All-American, and the Pac-10 Player of the Year, the Women’s College World Series Most Outstanding Player and National Player of the year as a senior. A softball analyst for ESPN, Dalton-Hill played for Softball Team USA during college and also played for the USA Baseball women’s national team after college, earning a bronze medal at the 2010 Women’s Baseball World Cup. A three-time College Softball World Series champion with the Arizona Wildcats (1993, 94 & 96), Jenny Dalton-Hill was the first college softball player ever to hit .400 with 50 home runs, 200 RBIs and a .800 slugging percentage in a career, was a three time first team All-American, and the Pac-10 Player of the Year, the Women’s College World Series Most Outstanding Player and National Player of the year as a senior. A softball analyst for ESPN, Dalton-Hill played for Softball Team USA during college and also played for the USA Baseball women’s national team after college, earning a bronze medal at the 2010 Women’s Baseball World Cup. A three-time College Softball World Series champion with the Arizona Wildcats (1993, 94 & 96), Jenny Dalton-Hill was the first college softball player ever to hit .400 with 50 home runs, 200 RBIs and a .800 slugging percentage in a career, was a three time first team All-American, and the Pac-10 Player of the Year, the Women’s College World Series Most Outstanding Player and National Player of the year as a senior. A softball analyst for ESPN, Dalton-Hill played for Softball Team USA during college and also played for the USA Baseball women’s national team after college, earning a bronze medal at the 2010 Women’s Baseball World Cup.

  • Stacey Nuveman-Deniz

    Head Coach

    Stacey Nuveman-Deniz

    Head Coach

    A two-time Olympic gold medalist (2000 and 2004), Stacey Nuveman-Deniz also guided Team USA to the 2008 Olympic silver medal and was named the head softball coach at San Diego State University in 2021 after 13 years as an assistant coach for the team. She is a two-time Mountain West Coach of the year and led her program to tree consecutive Mountain West Championships, three NCAA regional appearances, and the program's first-ever Super Regional appearance in 2023. She was previously named head coach of the National Pro Fastpitch's Chicago Bandits for the 2018 season, piloting the Bandits to the NPF Championship Series in her first year. A standout at UCLA, Nuveman-Deniz ended her four-year career with NCAA records in home runs, slugging percentage, walks and intentional walks, with her 90 home runs now ranking third all time.A two-time Olympic gold medalist (2000 and 2004), Stacey Nuveman-Deniz also guided Team USA to the 2008 Olympic silver medal and was named the head softball coach at San Diego State University in 2021 after 13 years as an assistant coach for the team. She is a two-time Mountain West Coach of the year and led her program to tree consecutive Mountain West Championships, three NCAA regional appearances, and the program's first-ever Super Regional appearance in 2023. She was previously named head coach of the National Pro Fastpitch's Chicago Bandits for the 2018 season, piloting the Bandits to the NPF Championship Series in her first year. A standout at UCLA, Nuveman-Deniz ended her four-year career with NCAA records in home runs, slugging percentage, walks and intentional walks, with her 90 home runs now ranking third all time.A two-time Olympic gold medalist (2000 and 2004), Stacey Nuveman-Deniz also guided Team USA to the 2008 Olympic silver medal and was named the head softball coach at San Diego State University in 2021 after 13 years as an assistant coach for the team. She is a two-time Mountain West Coach of the year and led her program to tree consecutive Mountain West Championships, three NCAA regional appearances, and the program's first-ever Super Regional appearance in 2023. She was previously named head coach of the National Pro Fastpitch's Chicago Bandits for the 2018 season, piloting the Bandits to the NPF Championship Series in her first year. A standout at UCLA, Nuveman-Deniz ended her four-year career with NCAA records in home runs, slugging percentage, walks and intentional walks, with her 90 home runs now ranking third all time.

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    ROUND 2 — you voted for these two plays in Round 1 but now you have to choose the ultimate winner 🏆 

McKenzie Clark Diving Double Play 🆚 Air Aliyah Diving Grab 

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    grab your sunnies bc the future is bright 🌟

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    it’s time to vote for the Play of the Year 🗳️ 

Round 1: Air Aliyah Lays Out 🆚 Rachel Garcia with the Reflexes

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    it’s time to vote for the Play of the Year 🗳️ 

Round 1: McKenzie Clark Spectacular Defense 🆚 Jocelyn Alo Offensive Explosion 

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    love us some @taybeezzyyy 🤪
    we’re a size EVERYTHING 😍

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    nothing quite like that home run feeling ✨

@_jessiwarren_ puts the magical moment into words during this interview with @savvyco 🎙️
    ELITE AT THE PLATE 

@amandalorenz and @aubrey_lynne10 led the league this past summer with 19 hits and a .373 avg 🔥
    and best believe i’ll do it again
    our outties always put in a show in Rosemont 🌹 

@villageofrosemont x @auprosports
    get to know the Bandits Head Coach, @nuvey33 👉

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    all smiles for head coach and gms headshots 🤩

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    our girl is back 🐝 

excited to announce that @sydneymck00 will be joining the 2025 AUSL squad 

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    what a crew 🤩

we had so much fun at the AUSL cocktail hour at @nfcaorg. thank you to everyone who stopped by!🍹 

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    AUSL pass the phone 📲 

annnnnnnnd we won’t be letting Dana skateboard 

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    love seeing these faces at @nfcaorg 😍
    *mic drop* 

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    yesterday, Kim Ng was the keynote speaker at @nfcaorg 🎙️ 

if we took one thing away from the speech it is that professional softball is in good hands 🙌 

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    this photo just struck me out 

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    the AUSL coaches and GMs 😎

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