06/05/2026
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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