Holcombe name to Team USA softball roster

Former Alabama All-American catcher Ashley Holcombe of Fayetteville, was named to the 2010 Team USA softball roster as announced by the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America. Holcombe, a graduate of Fayette County High School, was one of 17 athletes that were offered a USA Softball Athlete Agreement for the 2010 season.

The final roster for the 2010 USA Softball Women’s National Team will be announced in March with the team competing in the ISF Women’s World Championships, June 23-July 2, 2010 in Caracas, Venezuela as well as other events to be scheduled at a later date.

“I am so honored and excited to have made Team USA again,” Holcombe said. “I look forward to representing my country and the University of Alabama this summer. I could not have come this far without all of the wonderful people who have helped me throughout my softball career. I would especially like to thank the University of Alabama coaching staff, Laurie Shepard, and the rest of the staff at the Pitcher’s Mound in Atlanta for allowing me to train at their facilities and for working with me whenever they can. I would also like to thank my family, fiancé, and friends for supporting me and my softball career.”

Holcombe will remain in the Alabama dugout as she will serve her first season as the graduate assistant coach for the Crimson Tide.

Her former Tide teammate Brittany Rogers was named one of 13 alternates for the team. Both played for Team USA last summer after the conclusion of their senior seasons.