Longstreth Sporting Goods in Parker Ford in northeastern Chester County has hired Ali Lowe as softball manager at the firm, which has encouraged and developed women’s sports for more than 30 years.
“Ali brings a tremendous passion for fastpitch softball, and is excited to provide the best products and world class customer service to young female athletes,” said John Schaefer at Longstreth.
“She has played at every level, from youth leagues to travel tournaments all over the country to collegiate competitions,” he said. “I am confident her experiences, knowledge and also excitement will greatly benefit our softball customers.”
Lowe is a 2014 graduate of Villanova University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication. She was a four-year starter at shortstop on the softball team at Villanova, and was captain her senior year. Lowe was recognized on various all-academic teams during her college career, and grew up playing youth recreational and travel softball in Florida.
For her part, Lowe said she had landed her dream job.
“This company is very unique in its mission to specifically support the female athlete and that is the most compelling aspect of this opportunity,” she said. “Not many sporting goods companies tailor directly to women’s sports, especially softball, and that is what makes Longstreth so great”.
Longstreth has been catering to the supply needs of fastpitch softball players for almost 25 years. Longstreth partners with key equipment manufacturers such as Easton, Louisville, DeMarini, Mizuno and Worth to offer a full range of equipment to young female athletes. The company also carries field hockey and lacrosse supplies, and outfits teams with uniforms and footwear.
The company is located at 28 Wells Road in Parker Ford and may be reached at 1-800-545-1329.
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