Thunder Premier 16u Team Details

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Thunder Premier 16u is our college exposure team comprised of players that are interested in playing fastpitch softball at the next level. This team competes in PGF and similar caliber tournaments and showcase events. We invite you to learn more about this wonderful collection of young athletes and our coaches are happy to provide additional information upon request. Thank you for your interest in learning more about Thunder Premier 16u.



2024 Tournament Schedule

Date(s)
Event
Location
June 7th - 9th
2024 PGF National Qualifier
Crown Point, IN
June 21st - 23rd
Top Gun Events Gateway Showcase
St. Louis, MO
June 28th - 30th
TBD

July 11th - 14th
LP4U Stars and Stripes
Orland Park, IL
July 25th - July 29th
PGF Midwest Regional Championship
Peoria, IL


Coach Biographies




Manager:
Jon Kee
Coach Kee has over a decade's experience coaching fastpitch softball and basketball at a variety of levels. He is the co-Founder and President of Thunder Fastpitch and has two daughters currently playing for the program. He was a two-sport athlete in high school and has a high-level knowledge of the fastpitch game. Coach Kee also leads our recruiting support program that aims to help connect Thunder players with collegiate playing opportunities.


Head Coach:
Jackie Orel
Jackie is in her fifth year playing college softball as a starting catcher/outfielder at Elmhurst University. She is working to obtain her teaching license for physical education K-12 and is majoring in physical education with a minor in health education. She has been coaching for four years prior to starting with the Thunder, serving as the Head Coach of 16u and 18u Illinois Patriots and Assistant Coach of Northern Ice 16u. She has also been giving catching lessons for the past two years. 




Assistant Coach:
Nick Aguado
Coach Nick has over 30 years of baseball knowledge along with years of coaching experience at the youth level. He was a high school baseball and football athlete and recruited by colleges in both sports. Coach Nick attended and played D1 baseball as a middle infielder at Northern Illinois University. Coach Nick has a high-level knowledge of the fastpitch softball game as he enters his 5th year involved with the Thunder program. As the Thunder head coach, Coach Nick has led his teams to impressive winning percentages and multiple tournament championships. He enjoys coaching young athletes and teaching them the physical and mental tools needed to be successful at the next level of play.


Assistant Coach, Hitting:
Kalvin Thongchamleunsouk
Kalvin graduated with an associates degree in Science at Kankakee Community College then transferred to Elmhurst college and earned an Exercise science Degree. He is a National Gold Glove winner, winning Best Defensive Second Baseman in the nation, All region and 2nd team All-American during his collegiate career. Kalvin's extensive hitting knowledge and connections to Midwest recruiting makes him a valuable addition to the coaching staff.


Thunder Player Development:
Kellie Fox
Fox is a two-time All-American in two years of eligibility after transferring to Arizona and 2014 Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, member of the U.S. National Team (2014, 2015), and led Arizona in batting average as a senior (.400).


Player Biographies

#00


Name: Gianna Catanzano
Position:
CA / OF
High School: Prospect High School
Graduating Class: 2026
Bats: Right     
Throws: 
Right

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#3



Name
: Julia Nay
Position: 
OF / 3B
High School: Prospect High School
Graduating Class: 2026
Bats: 
Right     
Throws: 
Right
NCAA ID: 2304842584

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#7


Name: Elizabeth Aicher
Position:
SS / 2B
High School: Prospect High School
Graduating Class: 2026
Bats: Right     
Throws: 
Right
NCAA ID: 2304836268

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#11


Name: Mary Linker
Position: 
3B / 2B
High School: John Hersey High School
Graduating Class: 2026
Bats:
Left    
Throws: 
Right
NCAA ID: 2212740285

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#13


Name: Sophia Aguado
Position:
1B, OF
High School: Buffalo Grove High School
Graduating Class: 2026
Bats: Right     
Throws: 
Right
NCAA ID: 

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#14



Name
: Libby McDonough
Position: 
CA / OF
High School: Prospect High School
Graduating Class: 2026
Bats: 
Right     
Throws: 
Right
NCAA ID: 2304839504

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#17


Name: Gabby Felman
Position: 
RHP / OF
High School: John Hersey High School
Graduating Class: 2026
Bats: 
Right     
Throws: 
Right
NCAA ID: 2212741352

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#23

Name: Maeve Johl
Position:
SS / 2B
High School: Prospect High School
Graduating Class: 2027
Bats:
Right     
Throws:
Right
NCAA ID: 

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#26


Name: Viansa Pollina
Position:
OF / Utility
High School: Wheeling High School
Graduating Class: 2026
Bats: Right     
Throws: 
Right

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#27


Name: Maggie Marchialette
Position: 
RHP / 3B / OF
High School: Prospect High School
Graduating Class: 2026
Bats: Right     
Throws: 
Right
NCAA ID: 2203470286

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#29


Name: Allie Kirch
Position:
CA / OF
High School: John Hersey High School
Graduating Class: 2027
Bats: Right     
Throws: 
Right
NCAA ID: 2304837360

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#42

Name: Madilyn Van Ryn
Position:
OF / CA
High School: Barrington High School
Graduating Class: 2026
Bats:
Right     
Throws:
Right
NCAA ID: 2308989309

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#77

Name: Payton Kee
Position: 
RHP / 1B
High School: John Hersey High School
Graduating Class: 2025
Bats:
Right     
Throws:
Right
NCAA ID: 2304833589

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