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The Volts

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

Our Team

A Volt is a surge of power created by individuals and made stronger by their collective force. That’s exactly what the Volts deliver.

Volts Logo Breakdown

Our Mark

This team is electric, and a surge of power is exactly what this team delivers. The powerful shock from this team leaves a mark.

VOLTS STAFF

  • Cat Osterman

    General Manager

    Cat Osterman

    General Manager

    A three-time Olympian and four-time All-American, Cat Osterman pitched for Team USA from 2001 to 2010 and from 2019 to 2021. She competed in the 2004, 2008 and 2020 Olympics, earning a gold medal in 2004. She earned four National Pro Fastpitch titles and was named Championship MVP three times. A native of Houston and a University of Texas standout, Osterman led the Longhorns to three Women’s College World Series appearances in 2003, 2005 and 2006. She also became the only person to win USA Softball’s National Player of the Year honors three times. Osterman was the champion of Athletes Unlimited’s inaugural softball season in 2020, and finished her professional career with Athletes Unlimited in 2021 before joining the AU Advisory Board in 2023.A three-time Olympian and four-time All-American, Cat Osterman pitched for Team USA from 2001 to 2010 and from 2019 to 2021. She competed in the 2004, 2008 and 2020 Olympics, earning a gold medal in 2004. She earned four National Pro Fastpitch titles and was named Championship MVP three times. A native of Houston and a University of Texas standout, Osterman led the Longhorns to three Women’s College World Series appearances in 2003, 2005 and 2006. She also became the only person to win USA Softball’s National Player of the Year honors three times. Osterman was the champion of Athletes Unlimited’s inaugural softball season in 2020, and finished her professional career with Athletes Unlimited in 2021 before joining the AU Advisory Board in 2023.A three-time Olympian and four-time All-American, Cat Osterman pitched for Team USA from 2001 to 2010 and from 2019 to 2021. She competed in the 2004, 2008 and 2020 Olympics, earning a gold medal in 2004. She earned four National Pro Fastpitch titles and was named Championship MVP three times. A native of Houston and a University of Texas standout, Osterman led the Longhorns to three Women’s College World Series appearances in 2003, 2005 and 2006. She also became the only person to win USA Softball’s National Player of the Year honors three times. Osterman was the champion of Athletes Unlimited’s inaugural softball season in 2020, and finished her professional career with Athletes Unlimited in 2021 before joining the AU Advisory Board in 2023.

  • Kelly Kretschman

    Head Coach

    Kelly Kretschman

    Head Coach

    A member of Team USA’s 2004 & 2008 Olympic teams, Kelly Kretschman played college softball at Alabama where she is the career leader in doubles and total bases. She also played extensively in the NPF, where she was a nine-time All-NPF team selection, Offensive Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017, and a three-time NPF Player of the Year (2015-2017). She also served as the head coach of the USSSA Pride, first in the NPF and more recently in the WPF. A member of Team USA’s 2004 & 2008 Olympic teams, Kelly Kretschman played college softball at Alabama where she is the career leader in doubles and total bases. She also played extensively in the NPF, where she was a nine-time All-NPF team selection, Offensive Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017, and a three-time NPF Player of the Year (2015-2017). She also served as the head coach of the USSSA Pride, first in the NPF and more recently in the WPF. A member of Team USA’s 2004 & 2008 Olympic teams, Kelly Kretschman played college softball at Alabama where she is the career leader in doubles and total bases. She also played extensively in the NPF, where she was a nine-time All-NPF team selection, Offensive Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017, and a three-time NPF Player of the Year (2015-2017). She also served as the head coach of the USSSA Pride, first in the NPF and more recently in the WPF.

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    ADDING TWO MORE SPARK PLUGS 🔌 

@maryiakopo and @ali44newland join the Volts for the opening stretch of the season!
    It’s called RANGE ⚡️ 

Catch Sis and the Volts on the field at Husky Stadium July 11-13!
    HOME RUN HITTERS 💣 

Can’t wait to watch our Volts compete in @homerunderbyx ⚡️
    The best mom, an amazing softball player, and can be interviewed WHILE holding down first base…

Yeah, Kelsey is SUPERWOMAN.
    LETS GOOOOO ⚡️ 

Draftees @samlandryy, @danniecaa, and @mje51 brought home some conference accolades 🏆
    Feeling the energy with these additions to our staff ⚡️ 

WELCOME!
    YOU HEARD CAT 🫵🛍️
    Reliving the moment we drafted @samlandryy ⚡️ 

On Saturday, Landry became the FIRST-EVER college athlete to be drafted by the AUSL!
    ⚡️ GEAUX VOLTS ⚡️

With our third and final selection, the Volts have drafted LSU utility, Danieca Coffey!
    ITS ELECTRIC IN AREA 51 ⚡️👽

With our second selection, the Volts have drafted Michaela Edenfield, catcher from Florida State Softball!
    NUMBER ONE PICK. SAM LANDRY. ⚡️

With our first selection, the Volts have drafted a pitcher from @ou_softball!
    Our very own Sierra Romero and Cat Osterman represented the AUSL at the @espnw Summit NYC ⚡️
    ⚡️⚡️ buzz buzz ⚡️⚡️

Volts place FIVE on the @usasoftball Women's National team roster to lead all AUSL teams 💅
    Calm. Cool. Collected 😎⚡️

that’s @rachel_00_garcia to a T
    LET’S GOOOOOO ⚡️ 

Volts athletes Sis Bates and Amanda Lorenz, along with GM, Cat Osterman are featured in the AUSL’s “This is Legendary” campaign video 🎥
    TAG YOURSELVES, WE’RE ALL THE ABOVE (that’s allowed, right? 😅)

#AUSL x @sisbates22
    WYA, JUNE 7TH?!
    @kelseystewart STAYS 🔒-ED IN
    McKenzie’s IG takeover has not disappointed 😂😂😂

It may be Blaze Week on @theauslofficial but GO VOLTS ALWAYS ⚡️⚡️⚡️
    Taking a page from GM, Cat Osterman’s book and returning to the field 🤩

WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE HALO ⚡️

Quote from Cat Osterman: “This is a huge signing for the Volts. Haylie is one of the best athletes in the world and I’m excited she has decided to put the cleats on again. Her defensive prowess is obvious, but she also will add leadership to our locker room.”

Oh and Happy April Fools Day 😉