OHIO THUNDER Tryouts for 2015/16 - 9U thru 18U!!!

[Captain_Thunder]

Ohio Thunder (formerly Mason Thunder) will be holding tryouts for all teams on the dates listed below! We will have teams at 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U, & 18U!!!

Please go to masonthuder.org to Pre-register your DD for our Tryouts! Just Click on the "Tryout Information" button on the left - then click the link at the bottom of that page to register your daughter for a tryout!

Tryout Dates -
Saturday, August 8th, 2015 - All Try-outs will be at Heritage Oak Park, 4601 US 42, Mason, Ohio 45040 We will be on fields #2, 3, &4! Everyone should arrive 30-45 minutes prior to your scheduled time to check-in & get warmed up! Pitchers & Catchers plan on staying an extra 40-60 minutes after....
10:00am - 11:50am - 9U & 10U
Noon - 1:50pm - 11U & 12U
2:00pm - 3:50pm - 13U & 14U
4:00pm - 5:50pm - 15U, 16U, 17U, & 18U

We will have a final organizational tryout on Saturday, August 15th at Christ's Church of Mason to fill any remaining spots on rosters. Some teams may have already filled their teams needs. The schedule will remain the same as above for all teams still needing players...........
Please bring water/Gatorade to stay plenty hydrated during the workout! Please wear ball pants (if able/available) to workout!

Entire team list with coaches for 2015/16 is post below. Each coach will list specific needs for each team after that point.
There contact info will also be available for direct contact.........

We look forward to seeing many of you at our Thunder Tryout, as we continue to grow our fantastic organization!
If you have any questions - please call/text Russ Smith at 513-623-9187 or email at smithspaving@yahoo.com

 

[Captain_Thunder]

2015/16 Coaches List -

18U -
Thunder 18U- Russ Smith 513-623-9187 smithspaving@yahoo.com
Thunder 98 - Ken Temple 937-251-4483 ktemple3@cinci.rr.com
16U -
Thunder 99 - Joe Smithson 513-623-7349 smithson_joe@yahoo.com
Thunder 00 - Dawn Fox 513-678-9489 dbfox@fuse.net
14U -
Thunder 01 - Jim Hamrick 513-320-6857 jimhamrick@hotmail.com
Thunder 02 - Ryan McHugh 513-378-9399 ryanmchugh@ymail.com
12U -
Thunder 03 - Jason Frazier 513-630-9201 sfrazier009@cinci.rr.com
Thunder 04 - Bobbie Vunak 513-658-4046 bvunak@yahoo.com
10U -
Thunder 05 - Jeff Bolin 513-293-2143 Jeffery.bolin@yahoo.com
Thunder 06 - Jake Spruell 513-462-0232 jspruell.17@gmail.com

 

[Captain_Thunder]

Head Coaches List for next season has been updated above!

 

[thunder04]

04 Thunder is a first year team that has positions opened at all spots. We already have some very talented players committed and are looking to add to the solid talent level and character we have in place. If you would like to schedule a private workout in advance of the open tryouts dates please PM for more information. We are looking forward to a great season!

 

[DJB11]

Ohio Thunder's Indoor Facility now has new turf and is available for all Thunder Teams/Players.

 

[testel]

Is the '00 team only needing specific players or are all positions available? Thank you.

 

[STATICFOX]

The '00 Team (Fox) is excited to join the Ohio Thunder Organization. In addition to the Ohio Thunder Tryouts posted, we have started scheduling private tryouts for the upcoming season and are looking for more players to join the several talented players committed for the upcoming year. We will consider all players at every position to fill our team with the best talent possible. We are looking for players that are dedicated and gifted in the sport but also display a strong mental approach to the game. If interested, please PM me for more information. Thank You, Coach Fox.

 

[Captain_Thunder]

Thunder 97 will be holding a Team Workout/Tryout on Thursday, August 6th at 6:30pm on fields #1 at Christ's Church of Mason, 5165 Western Row Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040...
This is the Only Planned Try-out that our Full Team will be taking part in!!! We are hoping to have our missing pieces in place after this workout!
If interested in trying out for our team, please PM me or call/text 513-623-9187, or email smithspaving@yahoo.com.

We have had a great year & are looking to be even stronger for 2015/16! We are currently in Maryland competing at ASA "A" Nationals!
We were Champs at Buckeye Recruitfest, 3rd at Caldwell Showcase Classic in Tenn, 3rd in Cincy Red, White, & Blue Qualifier, 5th at Dayton Metro, Champs at All Ohio Indoor Showcase, 2nd at Central Ohio Ice Fall Chiller, & 2nd at Beavercreek End of Summer.......

We are very proud that we have 6 current or former Thunder 97 Players who will be playing College Softball in 2015/16!!! All of our 2015 Grads!

We are returning a very versatile roster! So we are most importantly looking for the hardest working players available!
We are looking for a Catcher with a Strong Bat!, another Solid Pitcher to add to our Rotation (we have quality pitching, but can offer plenty of innings to what we would consider a Co-#1!), a Speedy OF (Slapper would be preferred), just a Strong Bat who has versatility (would like them to be able to play some 3B).....WE ARE INTERESTED IN ANY GIRL CURRENTLY IN HIGH SCHOOL!!! Birth year does not matter to us, if she is good enough & interested in our goals.....

We will play a Strong schedule once again, beginning this fall! We will play Dayton Metro, Lasers, & GAPSS again, as well as other strong tournaments! The organization now has a specific College Recruitment Director - who will be helping all the girls reach the Next Level of College Ball as they desire! Our goal is to play a Strong Competitive schedule while helping our girls achieve their goals!

Russ Smith
Ohio Thunder 97 Head Coach

 

[thunder04]

Ohio Thunder 04, 05, and 06 will be having a workout this Wednesday July 29 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Christ's Church at Mason 5165 Western Row Road Mason, OH 45040. Any players that are interested in working out with us and meeting next year's coaches are invited to attend. All positions on all teams are available. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills in advance of our public tryout dates. If you would like to attend please confirm by emailing player's name and date of birth to masonthunder04@gmail.com

 

[coach-ken]

Thunder 98 has a strong core group of girls returning. We are looking for one more quality pitcher, catcher left side infielder and speedy outfielder. We will also look at other position players as well. We had a good season with one girl committing and many others in contact with college coaches. If interested, please pre-register your DD and come out to one of the tryouts listed above. If you prefer a private tryout, please contact me at: ktemple3@cinci.RR.com or 937-251-4483.

 

[Captain_Thunder]

Ohio Thunder is proud to announce our College Recruitment Director - Dave Buffenbarger!!! Dave is ready to help ALL our Thunder young ladies in their pursuit to play softball in College!

Ohio Thunder has their own practice fields for Spring, Summer, & Fall practices!!!

The ThunderDome is located in Mason, Ohio & allows ALL Ohio Thunder teams the opportunity for year round workouts!!!
We have a full time Hitting Instructor on site!

Come out to Try-outs & ask us about all the other perks to being a part of the Ohio Thunder family!!!

 

[jimhamrick]

NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE - 01/02 TRYOUT FOR TUESDAY, AUG 4TH
Please be advised that the 01/02 tryout for 8/4 will be moved to Colonial East Park in Lebanon as there is construction activity at the Junior High that will close fields for a few days next week. Tonight's open workout will still be held at the Junior High.
The address for Colonial East Park is:
446 Monroe Rd
Lebanon, OH 45036

 

[jimhamrick]

OHIO THUNDER 01
We are very excited to be planning for the 15/16 season. We just wrapped up our 14/15 campaign with a combined 54-26-2 record. We plan to play a very competitive schedule through the Fall and Winter. We will practice in Lebanon and in the Thunderdome in Mason. Please do not allow the geography to eliminate us from your plans as we will work with the right dedicated athlete around practices.
2015-16 Planned Schedule:

Fall:
Sept 5-7 ASA Labor Day Classic – ASA Nat Qual 6GG Georgetown, KY
Sept 19-20 USSSA Fall State Championship 4GG Milford
Oct 11 Ohio Ice Fall Chiller – ASA Nat Qual 3GG Columbus
Oct 18 Ohio Thunder – ASA Nat Qual 3GG Lebanon
*** We will also schedule many Fall Friendlies and a Fall league

Winter:
Jan 9 Tiffin University Elite Indoor 3 Games Tiffin
Jan 30 Tiffin University Elite Indoor 3 Games Tiffin
Feb 6&7 Sinclair College Indoor 3 Games Dayton

Spring/Summer
May 28-30 ASA Firefighters Memorial 4GG Columbus
June 3-5 Dayton Metro – ASA Nat Qual 4GG Dayton
June 10-12 Laser’s Showcase 7GG Columbus
June 17-19 OFC Heatin’ It Up – ASA Nat Qual 4GG Wilmington
June 24-26 ASA States 4GG TBD
July 1-4 Fire in the Sky 4GG Orville
July 10-12 Stingrays Showcase or Recruitfest 5GG Columbus
July 18-25 USSSA World Series 5GG Orlando, FL
July 27-31 ASA Eastern Nationals 4GG Mt Pleasant, MI
We are looking for dedicated athletes who have a desire to play in college. The organization has a recruiting coordinator in place to assist players and families with their college plans.
Specifically the team is looking for the following, however we are very flexible as we have many athletes who can play multiple positions:
Shortstop
Catcher
3B
OF
We will look at pitchers who can contribute at other positions as well as we intend to play deep into Sundays.
Team speed is also a need, slappers, a plus.
As a reminder, we have an open field practice/scrimmage donate at Lebanon Junior High, 160 Miller Rd, Lebanon, 6:30-9.
Our first tryout is Tuesday, August 4, from 6-8:30 at Colonial East Park in Lebanon (446 Monroe Rd)
We will also have tryouts on the following dates and times:
Saturday, Aug 8th - 2:00-3:50 - Christ Church of Mason - 5165 Western Row Rd, Mason
Thursday, Aug 13th - 6-8 - Fairwood Elementary School - 281 n Fair Ave, Hamilton

 

[thunder04]

Thanks to all those talented young ladies that came out to our open workout Wednesday night. The 04, 05, and 06teams all got to see some talented players at all age levels. We will be holding open workouts again this Sunday August 2nd for 04, 05, and 06 players. The 04's are asked to arrive by 2 PM and the 05's and 06's are asked to arrive by 3 PM. The workout is being held at Christ's Church in Mason, OH 5165 Western Row Road. All players of thsee age levels who have an interest in being part of the Ohio Thunder are encouraged to attend. Please bring all appropriate softball gear with you and bring plenty of water. For more information email masonthunder2004@gmail.com.

 

[thunder04]

Ohio Thunder 04 is looking for a strong pitcher and a shortstop to add to the talented roster it has already put together. This team already has an outstanding core in place and will be a strong team at the 12u level next season. We are also looking for speedy outfielders and talented offensive players that can attend one of our open tryout dates, send us a PM, or send an email to the coaching staff at help us as well. If you would like to be considered please email the 04 coaching staff at masonthunder04@gmail.com

 

[Captain_Thunder]

Tonight's Tryouts for 9U - 12U & 15U - 18U will be at Heritage Oak Park, 4601 US 42, Mason, Ohio 45050!!!!
Fields #2 & 4!!!!

13U & 14U still at Colonial Park East in Lebanon!!!

 

[Captain_Thunder]

Awesome turnout tonight!!! Ohio Thunder wants to thank all the girls & parents who came out tonight!
I want to apologize for the last minute change of venue, but appreciate everyone's patience in the move. It was great seeing so many girls out!
We hope to see plenty of you on Saturday!!!! Ohio Thunder is very excited about how our teams are progressing.......

 

[Captain_Thunder]

Ohio Thunder 97 will be holding their team Tryout on Thursday, August 6th, at 6:30pm at Heritage Oak Park field #1, 4601 US 42, Mason, Ohio 45040!!! ******PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE*******

Everyone Welcomed! Please PM, email smithspaving@yahoo.com, or call/text 513-623-9187 if attending........We can then let all know of any last minute changes if we have to move to The ThunderDome!

Russ Smith
Ohio Thunder 97

 

[thunder04]

Ohio Thunder '04 cannot express how humbled and honored we were to see the collection of talent that came out last night to showcase their skills for us. We were thoroughly impressed with the number of girls that came out, and even more impressed with the overall talent level. We have several key components already committed for the upcoming season, but still have openings that we need to fill. We will be holding our next tryout this Saturday at Christ's Church at Mason, 5165 Western Row Road, Mason, OH 45040 from Noon-1:50 with pitchers and catchers staying for an extra 30 minutes or so at the end. For more information, or to schedule a private tryout if you are unable to attend please email the 04 Thunder Coaching staff at masonthunder2004@gmail.com

 

[Captain_Thunder]

*****Tryouts for this Saturday, 8/8 will take place at Heritage Oak Park!!! Address is 4601 US 42, Mason, Ohio 45040! They will be in the back on fields #2, 3, & 4!!! Please arrive at your same time & all else is the same!!!!