Got 1’s 6 has established a large, loyal following within the sport and was looking for a dedicated online platform to gather the entire softball world into one place. They wanted an interactive space where fans, athletes, and coaches could all connect with each other and bring the whole community together. Disciple has let them achieve exactly that, and have let the entire softball world be at their fingertips.

The community’s viral growth and engagement has caught the attention of softball athletes, influencers, and Associations all around the world. Because of the increased following and customer base, Got 1’s 6 has now expanded their product line.

Since launching in October 2018, Got 1’s 6 saw the need to bring the entire softball universe together so the softball community could connect and interact on one platform. The knew that a community is only as valuable as its members and their engagement within it. So they came to Disciple, looking for a community app that could bring the entire softball world into one place and allow everyone to engage with each other over their passion. By making the community ​the place to go for all things softball, they saw how their brand could grow.

With the help of Disciple, Got 1’s 6 launched the first-ever “softball social network app” that has connected the vast world of the sport. Fans finally have one convenient space to meet, find and register for tournaments, view live streams, as well as connect with teams, coaches, sponsors, circuits, and athletes. They never miss a moment of the action.

And now that the entire Softball community is in one space, they’re all eager to buy their apparel, with Got 1’s 6 expanding their product line to offer every bat and product the softball user could want from all the biggest and best brands. Through tapping into the wider softball community, they have managed to attract new customers.

Got 1’s 6 announced the launch of the Softball Connect App on May 22, and within 24 hours, over 5,000 members joined and began posting and interacting. The viral attention and growth allowed the community app to rank #1 Trending App on Google Play and #11 in Sports on the Apple Store.

With the community being home to fans, top influencers, associations and players alike, Softball Connect really gets the most out of Disciple’s Groups feature to make sure it’s a home for everyone. Each group is tailored to its needs and provides them with spaces for everyone to interact. There are other groups too for Women, Military, and Public Service and many more. The whole community feels welcome in the app.

Young up-and-coming softballers can use the app to get tips and lessons from the very best in the business, with athletes showcasing their techniques in exclusive content and groups. It is also a great place for them to network and break into the sport: Scouts and coaches use the community to find the best new talent out there. The platform is not just helping the Got 1’s 6’s community: it is giving back to the sport itself too and allowing it to thrive.

Softball Connect has revolutionised the way softball athletes connect with each other. Within 60 days of launching, it attracted almost 10,000 members, and its continued growth is a testament that the app has become the online softball platform. It has brought everything softball related into one place, accessible for all. Got 1’s 6 hit a homerun with Disciple.