Our Team.

Brigham Joy

Founder & President

Brigham played college baseball at Washburn University and was invited to play on a team competing in Germany and the Czech Republic. He traveled to Europe, and his life was changed forever. “It is absolutely the coolest thing I have ever done”, is something you will hear Brigham say time and time again.  Coming from a small town in Kansas, to having the honor of putting the USA on his chest and represent our country in baseball was incredible!  And on top of that, being able to learn about a foreign people and their culture really helped him grow and mature.

Brigham has been involved in international sports since 2002. He has traveled with teams to Italy, the Dominican Republic, Australia, Peru, Aruba, Curacao, Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Czech Republic, and Spain.

Brigham founded America’s Team with the simple goal: To give kids the same opportunity he was given, and to help them see the world and change their lives in a positive way.

Becky Bliss

Recruiter

Becky became involved in international softball while coaching at York College in Pennsylvania. She was chosen to coach teams in Holland and Italy.

Becky was so impressed with the ability of the players to come together so quickly both on and off the field. It was great to see the players adapt to the different talent levels. One day our team offered a clinic for Italian players that had never touched a glove or bat, and the next day they competed against former Olympic caliber players.

Becky’s goal is to continue to allow kids see how the game is played in other countries, this way they can help to grow the game of softball and be proud of what they have accomplished. She also wants to show the kids how other people around the world live their lives. There is no substitute for seeing the world first hand.

ACIS

American Council for International Studies

America’s Team specializes in international sports tours and has partnered with ACIS, the premiere educational travel company sponsoring student trips worldwide. Since 1978, ACIS has been changing lives through travel by helping students discover the best of the world and the best of themselves.  ACIS Educational Tours are built on the passionate belief that travel changes lives.  ACIS has guided students on over a half million unforgettable educational trips.  By traveling with ACIS, student-athletes gain insight not just from seeing famous places, but also from observing life in and around them.