UCF Softball assistant coach Ruben Felix is having anaction-packed summer coming off a 39-win campaign and NCAA tournamentappearance with the Knights. Felix was tabbed to lead the USA Baseball Women's National Team as they competed for theIBA World Cup in Edmonton, Alberta.

"I am really excited about thisteam we put together," commented Felix. "This is a gold-medal winning team andthere is no reason we can't bring home the gold."

After three rounds of intense tryoutsin San Francisco, Calif., New Lenox, Ill. and Cary, N.C.,  Felix and his staff finalized a 20-woman rosterearlier this month. Appearing on the roster is one very familiar name to UCFSoftball fans, former shortstop and all-time steals leader, Natalie Land.

Three other names that Knights supporters might recognize are three athletes from Conference USA rival Tulsa; JillBarrett, Samantha Cobb and Caitlin Everett.

You can check out more behind-the-scenes looks from Team USAon our official Facebook team page: Don't forget to "like" us if youhaven't already.

Team USA is currently 4-1 in poolplay with victories over The Netherlands, Australia, Japan and Cuba. The U.S. will take on Chinese Taipei on Thursdayand Venezuela on Friday with the medal rounds commencing on Saturday.

"We've gotten better everyday," remarked Felix. "We feel like our pitchers are throwing a lot morestrikes and are in the zone more. The hitters are staying back and really drivingsome balls. Defensively, we've made some good plays in the outfield and divingplays on the infield. Overall execution on the bases, we are a lot better. It hasbeen a great positive week."

Check back to our KnightLinesblog later this week as we recap the medal rounds and hope that Coach Felix andNatalie bring home the gold!