Tryout Information
July 27th @ Shrewsbury Academy 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
July 25th @ Tahanto 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
July 27th @ Shrewsbury Academy 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
July 24th @ Tahanto 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
July 27th @ Shrewsbury Academy 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
July 26th @ Tahanto 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
July 27th @ Shrewsbury Academy 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
10U/12U EVO Softball
10U
- Hitting Practice: @ EVO Sports Facility – Coming Soon
- Defensive Practice: @ EVO Academy – Coming Soon
12U
- Hitting Practice: @ EVO Sports Facility – Coming Soon
- Defensive Practice: @ EVO Academy – Coming Soon
- Cressey Compete: Fridays @ EVO Academy – Coming Soon
14U EVO Softball
14U
- Hitting Practice: @ EVO Sports Facility – Coming Soon
- Defensive Practice: @ EVO Academy – Coming Soon
- Cressey Compete: Fridays @ EVO Academy – Coming Soon
16U/18U EVO Softball
16U
- Hitting Practice: @ EVO Sports Facility – Coming Soon
- Defensive Practice: @ EVO Academy – Coming Soon
- Cressey Compete: Fridays @ EVO Academy – Coming Soon
18U
- Hitting Practice: @ EVO Sports Facility – Coming Soon
- Defensive Practice: @ EVO Academy – Coming Soon
- Cressey Compete: Fridays @ EVO Academy – Coming Soon
Tryout Information
July 27th @ Shrewsbury Academy 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
July 25th @ Tahanto 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
July 27th @ Shrewsbury Academy 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
July 24th @ Tahanto 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
July 27th @ Shrewsbury Academy 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
July 26th @ Tahanto 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
July 27th @ Shrewsbury Academy 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
"Women Coaching Women. A Softball Organization For Women, By Women."
Character Building: People > Players
Competitive softball programming, building players into better people. We strive to develop & evaluate players in the pursuit for high school, college softball & beyond.
Introducing Our Dream Team:
Jamie Millet Schaeffer (Program Director)- Coach Millett is the current head varsity softball coach at Shrewsbury High School. Before SHS, Coach Millett served as an assistant and interim head coach at Simmons University over the course of five seasons. She is a 2011 graduate of Merrimack College where she played for four seasons helping lead the Warriors to a 2011 NCAA Division 2 tournament bid and an East Regional Championship. Prior to her collegiate career, Coach Millett led Hudson (MA) High School to a 2007 state championship. She is a member of the Hudson High School Hall of Fame as both an individual and team member. Coach Millett is available for hitting and fielding instruction.
Michaella Mahoney DaSilva (Pitching Coordinator)- Coach DaSilva is the current head varsity softball coach at Marlborough High School. In addition to coaching softball, she is also the head varsity field hockey coach at MHS. She is a 2012 graduate of Worcester State University where she helped guide the Lancers to a MASCAC championship and was named conference player of the year. Prior to her collegiate career, Coach DaSilva guided Shrewsbury High School to a 2006 state championship. She is a member of the WSU Hall of Fame. Coach DaSilva is available for pitching and hitting instruction.
Jen Thorburn (12U Head Coach)- Coach Thorburn is a 2023 graduate of Worcester State University. The Groton native was named an NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete and MASCAC 1st Team All Conference in her senior season for the Lancers. She has extensive experience coaching competitive club softball over the past several years. Coach Thorburn is available for pitching, hitting, and fielding lessons.
Naralyee Baez (12U Assistant Coach / Strength & Conditioning Coordinator)- Coach Nay is a 2023 graduate of Worcester State University. She was a two sport all star in basketball and softball at Algonquin Regional High School. Coach Nay has coached various youth sports including basketball and softball at the club level. She is a certified personal trainer and is available for hitting and fielding lessons.
Haley Scola (14U Head Coach)- Coach Scola is a Worcester State University alumnus (’19) where she played four seasons and helped guide the Lancers to the 2016 MASCAC Championship. Prior she played varsity softball for St. Peter-Marian High School where she helped lead the Guardians to a 2015 State Championship in her senior season. Coach Scola is available for hitting and fielding instruction.
Cheryl Burgess (14U Assistant Coach)- Coach Burgess is a 1991 graduate of Bryant University where she played for the late Hall of Famer Coach Reall. During the 1989 season, she helped guide the bulldogs to a school record 23 win season. The Notre Dame Academy alumni has experience coaching in local youth leagues. Coach Burgess daughters are currently playing collegiate field hockey and lacrosse.
Ally Tocman (14U Assistant Coach)- Ally is a recent graduate of Worcester State University (’22) playing four seasons, including serving as the team’s captain for two seasons. Prior to WSU, Ally played four seasons of varsity softball at Shrewsbury High School (’17) . She has coached competitive club softball over the past several years. Ally is available for hitting and fielding instruction.
Bridget McGrail (16U Head Coach)- Coach McGrail is a 2018 graduate of Framingham State University where she helped lead the Rams to a 2017 MASCAC Conference Championship. She currently is a member of the softball coaching staff in Shrewsbury and is an assistant varsity field hockey coach at Doherty High School. She has experience coaching competitive club softball over the past several years. Coach McGrail is available for hitting and fielding lessons.
Chantel Lugo (16U Head Coach)- Coach Lugo is the current head varsity softball coach at Burncoat High School. The Worcester native is an active coach within Burncoat High School also coaching volleyball. Coach Lugo has experience locally coaching at the club level.
Our Mission
EVO focuses on helping members reach their potential through character and skill development. We strive to develop and evaluate players in pursuit of preparation for high school, college and beyond. EVO is a special training environment that leverages top-notch training facilities with a highly trained staff of experts in their sport. At EVO, we focus on character & player development, through fundamental instruction, game experience and a five-core value system (Determination, Accountability, Community, Integrity, Desire).
EVO Creed
I vow to believe in the process.
I am both physically and mentally tough.
I’m determined (I) to compete with passion and fire. I stand tall with my sisters always no matter what. I challenge my sisters, believe in them and hold them accountable (II).
As I carve my own path, I will always put my community (III), my sisters first.
My sisters and I will always remain focused on our integrity (IV).
I desire (V) excellence on and off the field.
I am an EVO player.
Program Overview
12U Developmental (Intro Development)
Focuses heavily on teaching fundamentals. At this stage of player development, EVO wants to promote the importance of enjoying the game – while also providing proper instruction on softball fundamentals. General skills such as proper throwing, fielding, hitting, pitching, running and catching techniques, as well as the importance of their team community is at the forefront of the program. This approach develops and maintains competitiveness in an enjoyable, supportive environment which breeds commitment to each player’s own development.
- TVL or SELECT League (May-July weekly games) (subject to change)
- Spring/Summer Tournaments x3 (subject to change)
- Fall Tournaments x2 (subject to change)
14U Development/Competitive (Advanced Development)
Continuing the focus of teaching fundamentals, this program will begin to explore more advanced concepts of the game. As players become faster and stronger – the game becomes more challenging. General skills may become more specialized and players work with coaches to learn deficiencies in order to turn them into strengths. Competitively, this stage of development splits into players performing at a higher skill set and players who require more time to develop in order to reach the next level. EVO players will be introduced to the recruiting process.
- Fall Tournament x2-3 (subject to change)
- Spring/Summer Tournament x6 (subject to change)
16U Competitive (High School & College Prep)
High School and College Prep focuses on helping players reach the next level. There is a continued commitment to fundamentals and implementing more advanced concepts of the game. EVO players will be introduced to the recruiting process. Through our guidance program, players and families will learn to research and communicate with coaches in addition, players are given access to college recruiting tools and opportunities such as showcases and tournaments that puts them in front of college coaches and evaluators. EVO does not make the promise of getting recruited – only the promise to be each player’s personal guide through a very challenging and overwhelming process.
- Fall Tournament x2-3 (subject to change)
- Spring/Summer Tournament x5-6 (subject to change)