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History
In 1977 Barbara Longstreth met Mohinder Gill, a student from India. Barbara
agreed to sell his hockey sticks when she traveled with her field hockey team.
Thus, Longstreth Women's Sports began with the sale of Mohinder's hockey
sticks from the trunk of her car. Since then Longstreth Women's Sports has
grown to be North America’s premier source for equipment and apparel for
Women’s Field Hockey, Fastpitch
Softball and Lacrosse with annual revenues
in excess of ten million dollars. Longstreth’s success is attributable not only
to quality products and excellent prices but also to Barbara’s passion for women’s sports and the personal attention given to players.
Barbara Longstreth graduated from Beaver College in 1958 where she was an
All- American in both Field Hockey and Lacrosse. For the next 18 years Barbara taught and coached both sports at all levels. During this time she played with the nation's leading lacrosse team, Philadelphia 1 for thirteen years and traveled abroad with both the U.S. National Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams. All Longstreth products and apparel are provided under the watchful eye of this All-American Field Hockey and Lacrosse player.
In 1991 Longstreth responded to the need for bats, gloves, or other softball equipment made for women. Using a panel of experts and working closely with leading
manufacturers, products specifically designed for Women’s Fastpitch Softball were developed and added to the Longstreth product offering. Since then, Longstreth has become North America’s leading source for Women’s Fastpitch Softball equipment and apparel.
Longstreth Women’s Sports, founded by players for players. Thank you for visiting our site. Please continue to surf our site or visit us at our Retail Store.
News/Press Releases
Longstreth Helps Defray Costs of Uniforms for Philly Girls' Teams at National Tournament
Long time Field Hockey Manager Joni Garber announces Retirement
New Jersey claim JWNC title
Team Paris Gets Barbara Longstreth Award
Lonsgstreth Announces Retirement of Softball Manager Ronnie Maurek
Longstreth Announces New Hire in Field Hockey Department
Longstreth - Best of Philly, 2003
Longstreth - B2B Baseball and Softball Academy Announces Partnership with Longstreth
Claire Laubach packs a punch with wicked stickwork
UNH roundup: linebacker Evans honored
AROUND CAMPUS Duke's Kaitlyn Kerr racks up postseason honors
USA battles Australia to a draw, 2-2
Vittese, Selenski battle for spot on Olympic field hockey team
LONGSTRETH’S MISSION
Longstreth’s Sporting Goods’ mission is to be the number one resource for young female athletes (from beginners to national team level) by providing high quality performance products designed for females, passionate customer service supported by sport experts and a contemporary community committed to excellence.
The Longstreth Sporting Goods’ vision is to:
- inspire, support and educate young female athletes and their teams;
- provide a broad selection of performanceproducts to help athletes train and compete at their best;
- provide a rewarding work environment for our employees; and
- operate a highly efficient and lean organization that grows at a profitable rate through sound economic decisions.
Longstreth Sporting Goods’ values:
- Passion – the common thread that unites us with our customers;
- Purpose – the relentless pursuit of excellence in servicing our customers;
- Teamwork – demonstrate respect, humility and integrity in working together for the broader good of Longstreth and our customers; and
- Fun – we love what we do and the people we help!
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