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Embark on an epic Greek adventure alongside the esteemed Hellas National Softball Team as we set sail on a quest to secure a spot in the 2028 Olympic Games.

Similar to the legendary exploits of Odysseus in Homer's timeless tale, these dedicated athletes are fueled by their deep connection to their Greek heritage and unwavering commitment to represent their homeland on the world stage at the pinnacle of athletic competition - the Olympic Games.

Most of the Greek softball players live in North America and are highly competitive college athletes at top universities.

Softball is relatively new in Greece with limited opportunities for athletes to compete at high levels.

In order to compete for Greece, these formidable Greek athletes delved into their ancestral roots, traced their family histories and obtained Greek citizenship to proudly don the blue and white colors of Greece.

Greek athletes from the United States, Canada, and Greece will showcase their exceptional softball skills in European competitions and in doing so, will elevate Greece to prominence in the sport of softball.

The HBSF welcomed new Head Coach Jay Nelson to the Hellas National Softball Program in the fall of 2023. Coach Jay retired as head coach of Rutgers University in 2018, and brings over 20 years of experience as an NCAA Division I coach. His decision to come out of retirement to coach Hellas Softball was fueled by his love of Greece and Greek culture, and the challenge to lead Hellas Softball to earn a spot in the 2028 Olympic Games.

In 2023, the HBSF also welcomed Assistant Coach Misty Jenkins and Assistant Coach Laurie Markatos.

The HBSF welcomed Athletic Trainer NIkoleta Baxevanakis in early 2025.