Missouri Mariners Softball - Moll

"And when your opportunity comes?

Don’t just be ready.

Make them regret ever doubting you."

One of the hardest lessons in sports is realizing that hard work doesn’t guarantee opportunity.

You can be doing everything right. Showing up early. Staying late. Taking extra reps. Sacrificing more than anyone sees. And still watch someone else get the nod.

That’ll p**s you off if you let it.

You’ll start questioning yourself. Comparing yourself. Wondering if you’re missing something.

Don’t.

Some coaches will miss on you. Some will get it wrong. Some will never see what you’re capable of.

Good.

Now what?

You can sit around waiting for someone to believe in you, or you can become so damn good they have no choice but to notice.

The athletes who make it aren’t always the most hyped. They’re the ones who keep showing up when things aren’t going their way. They keep working when nobody’s watching. They keep building when nobody’s validating them.

Anybody can grind when they’re the starter. Can you do it when you’re not? Can you do it when someone else is getting your innings, your at-bats, your opportunities?

That’s where the real ones separate themselves.

Because adversity doesn’t build character. It exposes it.

So if you’re feeling overlooked right now, stop feeling sorry for yourself and get back to work.

Keep stacking days. Keep stacking reps. Keep stacking proof.

And when your opportunity comes?

Don’t just be ready.

Make them regret ever doubting you.

MISSOURI MARINERS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL TRYOUTS 🥎

📅 JULY 13TH – 16TH

The Missouri Mariners are looking for athletes who want more than just a uniform.

We are looking for athletes who want to be challenged.

Athletes who want to develop.

Athletes who want coaching, accountability, and a clear path to becoming the best version of themselves.

If your goal is simply to play softball, there are many places to do that.

If your goal is to improve your softball IQ, increase your athleticism, develop your skills, compete at a higher level, and surround yourself with players who want to work, then Missouri Mariners may be the right fit for your family.

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💪 WHAT MAKES THE MARINERS DIFFERENT?

Every athlete in our organization receives:

✅ 4 Hours of Winter Training Every Week

✅ Weekly Hitting Lesson with a Private Hitting Coach Included in Team Fees

✅ Strength & Speed Development

✅ Arm Care Program

✅ Position-Specific Development

✅ Softball IQ Development

✅ Competitive Team Environment

✅ Recruiting Assistance for Athletes Interested in Playing Beyond High School

We don’t believe development happens only during the season.

We believe development happens year-round.

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📍 TRYOUT LOCATIONS

🥎 10U & 12U

Elks Lodge O’Fallon
1163 Tom Ginnever Ave.
O’Fallon, MO 63366

🥎 14U, 16U & 18U

St. Charles Community College Softball Fields
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376

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🥎 HOW WE EVALUATE PLAYERS

We do not simply evaluate who is the best athlete today.

We evaluate who has the potential to become the best athlete tomorrow.

During tryouts we evaluate:

✔ Athleticism
✔ Softball IQ
✔ Coachability
✔ Competitiveness
✔ Effort
✔ Mechanics
✔ Leadership
✔ Position-Specific Ability
✔ Long-Term Potential

Our goal is to place every athlete in the environment where they can grow the most.

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🥇 PLAYER TIER ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

🅰️ A LEVEL

• High softball IQ
• Consistent ex*****on under pressure
• Advanced mechanics
• Strong situational awareness
• Leadership qualities
• Ready for high-level competition

🅱️ B LEVEL

• Possesses strong tools and athletic ability
• Competitive and coachable
• Developing consistency
• Strong upside and growth potential
• Capable of progressing into A-Level competition

🅲️ C LEVEL

• Development-focused athlete
• Needs additional reps and game experience
• Learning situational softball
• Building confidence and consistency
• Committed to improvement

⚠️ IMPORTANT:

A player’s current level does not determine their future level.

Some of the best athletes in our organization started as developmental players and became impact players through work ethic, coaching, and commitment.

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🥎 TEAMS FORMING FOR 2025-2026

⭐ 10U (2 Teams)

🔹 First-Year 10U Team (C/B Level)

Perfect for athletes entering club softball and learning how to compete through a structured developmental system.

🔹 Second-Year 10U Team (C/B Level)

For athletes with prior experience who are ready to continue developing fundamentals, confidence, softball IQ, and competitiveness.

Seeking:
🥎 Pitchers
🥎 Catchers
🥎 Outfielders

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⭐ 12U (3 Teams)

🔹 First-Year 12U Team (B/A Level)

For young athletes who are ready to compete against stronger competition and accelerate their development.

🔹 First-Year 12U Team (C/B Level)

For athletes transitioning into travel softball and looking to build confidence, consistency, and advanced fundamentals.

🔹 Second-Year 12U Team (B/A Level)

For experienced players seeking a higher level of competition and preparation for future success at the 14U level and beyond.

Seeking:
🥎 Pitchers
🥎 Catchers
🥎 Outfielders
🥎 Middle Infielders

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⭐ 14U (2 Teams)

🔹 14U A Team (B/A Level)

Competitive team focused on advanced player development and tournament competition.

🔹 14U B Team (B Level)

Focused on preparing athletes for successful high school softball careers through strong fundamentals and development.

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⭐ 16U (2 Teams)

🔹 16U A Team

For athletes who aspire to compete beyond high school and are willing to put in the work necessary to reach that goal.

🔹 16U B Team

For dedicated athletes who want to continue developing their skills, softball IQ, and competitiveness in a positive environment.

Seeking:
🥎 Pitchers
🥎 Catchers
🥎 High-IQ Position Players

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⭐ 18U (2 Teams)

🔹 18U A Team

Focused on college exposure, recruiting assistance, and competing at a high level.

🔹 18U B Team

For athletes who want to finish their high school careers competing, improving, and enjoying the game they love.

Seeking:
🥎 Pitchers
🥎 Catchers
🥎 Athletes Interested in Playing at the Collegiate Level

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At Missouri Mariners, we are not looking for perfect players.

We are looking for athletes who are willing to work.

Because talent may get you noticed…

But work ethic determines how far you go.

💙 DEVELOPMENT FIRST
💛 FAMILY CULTURE
🥎 COMPETITION DRIVEN

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To be clear…. This is not being directed to 8 year olds. This it to those athletes wanting to take it to the next level and go to college.

To all athletes thinking about skipping summer workouts and practices:
Just know, while you're taking time off, there's another student-athlete out there putting in double the work to earn your spot.

‼️Missing summer workouts? There’s a spot waiting for you on the sidelines this fall.

And parents — before scheduling a meeting with coaches or venting on social media about playing time — ask yourself: Did you make sure your kid showed up and put in the work?
Let’s not blame coaches for what wasn’t done in the offseason. 👀

This goes for every sport.
Effort matters. Accountability matters.
Coaches and parents can’t want it more than the athlete does.❗❗❗

Congrats to our own, Coach Ryleigh Albers and the McKendree University Bearcats on their historic run as the NCAA DII National Runners-Up!!

#14 Bearcat Softball finishes season as NCAA DII National Runners-Up - McKendree University Athletics Chattanooga, TN - One way or another, it would be the ending of a story of historic proportions for the 14th-ranked McKendree University Softball team on Wednesday afternoon. The Bearcats (51-17) were playing the top-ranked Saint Leo Lions (54-3-1) in Game Two of the NCAA Division II National Champi...

While in OKC for the USSSA Road to The Show and WCWS our ladies had the amazing opportunity to meet Lauren Chamberlain Gipson at our team dinner! A huge thank you to Lauren for taking the time to join us and share your experience, insights, and passion for the game.

Our players were inspired by your journey, your dedication to excellence, and the lessons you shared about leadership, perseverance, teamwork, and competing at the highest level. Having one of our sport's all-time greats was a special opportunity that our athletes will remember for years to come.

Thank you for investing in the next generation of softball players and helping our girls continue to grow both on and off the field.

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The Missouri Mariners Athletics Lauren Chamberlain