2022 EVO Softball Tryouts

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 – Director of Softball Operations/Hitting Coordinator. Jamie is the current head varsity softball coach at Shrewsbury High School. Before SHS, Jamie 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, Jamie 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. Jamie is available for hitting and fielding instruction.

Michaella Mahoney DaSilva – Pitching Coordinator. Michaella 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, Michaella guided Shrewsbury High School to a 2006 state championship. She is a member of the WSU Hall of Fame. Michaella is available for pitching and hitting instruction.

Jamie Mainez – Strength & Conditioning Coordinator. Jamie is the current Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at The College of Holy Cross. A California native, Jamie played four years of varsity softball before moving across the country to continue her collegiate softball career. She is a 2018 graduate of American International College where she started for four seasons and received all conference honors throughout the entirety of her career. Jamie is available for hitting, catching, and fielding instruction.

Dani Edmands – Coach/Instructor. Dani graduated from Quinnipiac University (’16) where she played four years of varsity softball. Prior to college, Dani attended Algonquin Regional High School where she served as a captain and still holds the all-time hit record. She has NCAA coaching experience serving as an assistant at Salve Regina University. Dani is available for hitting and catching instruction.

Kim Danish – Coach/Instructor. Kim is the current head varsity softball coach at Grafton High School. Prior to leading the Gators, Kim coached at Westborough High School, Auburn High School and Milford High School. She played at Framingham State University (’13) and has experience coaching at the NCAA level. Kim is available for hitting and fielding instruction.

Julia Hanfield – Coach/Instructor. Julia is a recent graduate of Boston University (’22) where she played four seasons of varsity softball for the Terriers. Prior to BU, Julia had an outstanding high school career at Auburn High School (’18) leading her team to a district championship and was a three-time MA Gatorade Player of the Year finalist. Julia is available for pitching and hitting instruction.

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

10U/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 & 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 should 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.

Fall Tournament x2-3 (subject to change)
Spring/Summer Tournament x6 (subject to change)

16U/18U Competitive (High School & College Prep)

High School & College Prep focuses on helping players reach the next level. 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 & opportunities such as exclusive EVO college playing tours, 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)

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