THUNDER ELITE

2022 TRYOUT FORM

Head coaches for the 2022-2023 seasons:

Please call the coach of your age group as all teams will hold there own tryouts

8U- Coaching announcemnet coming soon

9U- DEANNA SLIFKA - 330-509-1432

10U- Call Jeff Steiner for details. 330-307-7551

11U- NORM YANNUCCI - 330-469-0106

12U '11 - TONY RINALDI - 330-718-3716

12U - AMY MCFANN - 573-855-0316

13U '09 - RICK PLANT - 330-219-1610

14U '08 - STEVE SYLVESTER - 330-219-6362

16U - MARK JAKUBOVIC - 330-540-6272

14U PREMIER- Call Jeff at 330-307-7551 if interested in coaching this team.

16U PREMIER - NICK WILLIAMS -520-730-1689

16U PREMIER - JEFF STEINER - 330-307-7551

18U PREMIER - MIKE COMBS - 937-369-6954

18U PREMIER - MARIA DUTTON - 330-716-2213

18U PREMIER - DAN SZOLEK - 330-423-2320

Thunder Elite 9u - Deanna Slifka is a 2nd year head coach with Thunder Elite. This team is coming off a very successful 8u season where they won 4 tournaments. Contact Deanna to get more details on her team. 330-509-1432

Thunder Elite 11u - Norm Yanucci is the coach of the 11U team. Contact Norm to get more details on his team. 330-469-0106.

Thunder Elite 10U - Contact Jeff Steiner to get more details. 330-307-7551.

Thunder Elite 12U - '10. Tony Rinaldi is the coach is in his 3rd year coaching this group.. Extremely successfull in 2022 as a true 11u team, this team will play a competitive schedule in 2023, lasers, Stingrays, Nationals. Contact Tony to get more details. 330-718-3716.

Thunder Elite 12U. Amy Mcfann is a 2nd year heach coach with Thunder Elite. Contact Amy to get more details. 573-855-0316.

Thunder Elite 13U - '09. Rick Plant is a 5th year heach coach with Thunder Elite. This team will play a competitive schedule. Contact Rick to get more details. 330-219-1610.

Thunder Elite 14U - '08. Steve Sylvester is a 4th year head coach with Thunder Elite. Call Steve to get more details on his team. 330-219-6362.

Are you a coach?

Thunder Elite Fastpitch is always looking to build its roster of teams for 2022 and beyond. If you are interested in competing with a regionally competitive, and respected travel softball organization please contact Jeff Steiner with inquiries. Regardless if you have an existing team looking to boost your recognition in our state, or if you have a core group of players and need help assembling the final pieces, Thunder Elite Fastpitch can help. All well thought out plans will be reviewed for consideration.

Contact Jeff Steiner at 330.307.7551

2021 - More Exciting News !!!

NEW TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

We are happy to announce that Mike Combs is the head coach of the Thunder Elite 16U Premier-Combs. This team previously played as the Ohio Hawks '05 Combs. Their team had much success in the 16U age group this summer. We look forward to this team competing in high-level showcase tournaments representing Thunder Elite while assisting players in reaching their goals to play in college.

This team is looking to add another pitcher to our staff. Please contact Mike at m 937-369-6954 or email him at mikegcombs@yahoo.com to hear more about this opportunity.

2021

COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT

We are excited to announce that Nick Williams will be the new coach of Thunder Elite 14U Premier team for the 2021-22 season. Nick has coached the TC Stangs over the last 4 years. He and his staff have established this team as one of the top 07 teams in Ohio over the last 2 years. This 14U team will play a competitive fall showcase schedule as well as a Midwest heavy showcase schedule in summer of 2022. They have a few open spots on the team. Reach out to coach Nick at 520-730-1689 to set up a workout with his talented group.

COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT

Jeff Steiner will be the head coach for Thunder Elite 16U Premier for the 2021/2022 season. This team will be made up of the best '05 and '06 players. They will be coached by non-parent coaches. Avrey Steiner MIF, Addy Jarvis P, and Megan Ward MIF, all current B1G10 Division 1 softball players at the University of Illinois will be assistant coaches on this team when they are not in season.

Coach Steiner's Resume:

️Have coached over 25 current D1 softball players with Thunder Elite, Beverly Bandits, and Ohio Outlaws

Head Coach- Thunder Elite Fastpitch from 2009 - 2014.

President of Thunder Elite Fastpitch. 2011- Present

️Asst Coach Beverly Bandits 2014-17..- 3X Top 10 at PGF Premier Nationals including 2017 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. 2017 TRIPLE CROWN NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. BOULDER IDT 2X 3rd Place

️Had the pleasure of being on staff with Eddy Kettlehut (former SEC Auburn asst coach), Tim Fouts (Pitching coach), Jenny Dalton Hill (Arizona 3X All American) Dave Morrison (Outlaws Head Coach), Tony Scibelli (Walsh Jesuit, Bandits)

Asst Coach of Ohio Outlaws Demarini 2017-18. 5th Place Boulder IDT

Education/Occupation: Industrial Hygienist / Environmental Engineering / General Motors

ASSISTANT COACH -AVREY STEINER

U of Illinois / MIF

NFCA 1st Team Midwest Region

B1G10 Second Team

Academic All B1G10

MAJOR: Accounting

ASSISTANT COACH -ADDY JARVIS

U of Illinois / RHP and YSU

Horizon League Freshman of the Year

Academic All B1G10

ALL B1G10 SPIRIT AWARD

MAJOR: Biochemistry

ASSISTANT COACH -MEGAN WARD

Megan will primarily be a Practice/Instructional coach

U of Illinois / MIF and Dayton

NFCA Mid Atlantic All Region 2nd Team

2021 A-10 All Tournament Team

2021 A-10 All Conference 2nd team

2021 A-10 All Rookie Team

2021 Dayton softball Rookie of the Year

PLEASE CONTACT JEFF STEINER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/QUESTIONS

TEXT/CALL 330.307.7551

All Inquires will be kept confidential

We are still looking for a talented player or two to wrap up the roster.. An athletic MIF and speedy outfielder are what we are looking for . Both 05 and 06 birth years will be considered. Call Jeff to learn moore about this opportunity. 330-307-7551

Thunder Elite 8U will hold another tryout on August 17 5-7 PM. Call Deanna Slifka with questions or to set up a workout. 330-509-1432

Thunder Elite 10U is still looking to add a pitcher to their talented 10u group. Call Joe Obrien with questions 330-979-6272

Thunder Elite 12U Marlatt. Tammy Marlatt is the head coach. This team will play a competitive mostly local schedule with 1-2 out of town tournaments. They are looking for 12U players. Contact Tammy with specific questions or to see what her team needs are. 330-984-9464

13U - '08. Steve Sylvester is the Head Coach. Contact Steve with specific questions. 330-219-6362

Head coaches for the 2021-2022 seasons:

Please call the coach of your age group as some teams will hold tryouts outside of the organizational tryout dates.

8U - Deanna Slifka 330-509-1432

10U- Joe Obrien 330-979-6272 and Crystal Obrien

11U '10: Tony Rinaldi 330-718-3716

11U - Amy McFann 573-855-0316

12U '09: Rick Plant 330-219-1610

12U-Marlett: Tammy Marlett 330-984-9464

13U '08: Steve Sylvester 330-219-6362

14U '07: Ron Taylor 330-720-5689 & Dave Bodien 724-866-7834

16U '05: Matt Campbell 330-507-1006

Premier teams are set:

14U Premier: Nick Williams - 520-730-1689

16U Premier-Steiner: Jeff Steiner - 330-307-7551

16U Premier-Combs: Mike Combs - 937-369-6954

17U Premier: Maria Dutton - 330-716-2213

18U Premier: Bill Sheely - 330-727-5914

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