Crushing It from Day One
We are building the foundation for tomorrow's champions today. Join our community of young athletes dedicated to mastering the fundamentals of the game.
🥎 The Crushers are here! 🌴💜🩵
We're excited to announce OPEN TRYOUTS for the Crushers 8U Travel "Lite" Team!
Our program is designed for rising 3rd graders who are ready to take the next step in their softball journey through elite coaching, intentional player development, and a positive team culture.
⭐ What makes us different?
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Elite coaching staff with 40+ years of combined coaching experience
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Development-first philosophy
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Weekly Sunday practices during rec season
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1–2 tournaments over winter break
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Focus on fundamentals, confidence & teamwork
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Rec ball remains the priority this fall
This is the beginning of something special. Our goal is to build a core group of athletes who will grow together and transition into a full 10U travel program.
📍 Tryouts: Blackstone Park – Palmetto, FL (Practices will be in Lakewood Ranch)
📅 Date & Time: Coming soon (Weekend of August 1)
If your daughter can't attend the scheduled tryout, private evaluations are available.
📞 Contact Head Coach Ryan Bode: 678-662-3562
Come see what the Crushers are all about.
Development Today. Crushing Tomorrow. 💜🩵🥎
Our Mission
At Crushers Softball, our mission is to develop confident, fundamentally sound athletes in a positive, competitive envireonment. We are committed to elite coaching, intentional palyer developement, and building a team culture rooted in hard work, respect, and teamwork. Our goal is to prepare young athletes not only for success on the field, but to become confident leaders in life.
Meet the Coaches
Coach Ryan Bode
Ryan believes great teams are built through confidence, accountability, and a love for the game. As a former collegiate pitcher and two-time league champion coach, his goal is to help every player develop strong fundamentals while creating a team culture where athletes compete hard, support one another, and have fun.
Coach Chris Kastor
Chris brings nearly 20 years of coaching experience across youth and high school softball, along with collegiate playing experience in the middle of the field. He is passionate about teaching the details of the game while helping athletes build confidence and become great teammates.
Coach Jennilyn Kelsey
Jennilyn's passion is helping young athletes unlock their potential through individualized instruction and positive encouragement. As a former collegiate pitcher with 10 years of private lesson experience, she is dedicated to developing confident, fundamentally sound players who love the game.