What We Do

At Around the Dirt, our mission is to be the ultimate online platform for baseball and softball enthusiasts of all levels. We’re dedicated to providing a single source solution, eliminating the need to search across multiple platforms. Our goal is to unite and empower our community, creating a source of inspiration, information, and connection for all who share our passion for the game.

Our History

Around the Dirt sprouted from a desire to cultivate a positive online environment for the Arizona softball community. Founder BJ Johnson, a trainer and softball dad, recognized the escalating negativity on existing platforms and envisioned a space where fastpitch enthusiasts could celebrate victories while also fostering growth opportunities for local athletes, teams, tournament organizers, trainers, and small businesses. What began as a modest private Facebook community with a few hundred followers rapidly grew into a vibrant network boasting over 7,000 members—a number that continues to grow daily.

Around the Dirt has now evolved from its local roots to emerge as a national platform. It now stands as a unified space catering to players, parents, teams, coaches, trainers, tournament directors, and enthusiasts across the country. Our platform serves as a simplified yet comprehensive resource hub, offering everything needed for the sport. From its humble origins as a small-scale initiative to its current stature as a nationwide facilitator, Around the Dirt remains committed to providing an inclusive space where the passion for the game thrives and connections flourish.

Around the Dirt Overview

  • Access Local & National Club Directories
  • Access Trainers & Skill Specific Instructors Directory
  • Access calendar for all tournaments, camps, clinics & other sport related events
  • Connect & unite through our community forums
  • College recruiting profiles powered by Recruit Sheets
  • Plan logistics for your next out-of-town tournament powered by ATD Travel Agency
  • Create & order all team apparel & uniforms powered by BSN Sports