Maine Thunder

09/29/2026

Former Thunder softball player Dory Kulis doing remarkable things. She was terrific then and now doing life changing work. Proud of you Dory and wish you continued success.

A missing Maine man is home safe after a game warden and her K9 found him in the woods during heavy rain and wind in Montville.

DETAILS: https://bit.ly/4hCeKCd

09/18/2026

Congrats to longtime Thunder player Abby Kelly on her commitment to continue her academic & softball career at St Lawrence University in NY. Abby has been a Thunder girls since 9yrs old. She can legitimately play 7 different positions competitively on the field. Proud of you AK and keep working.

08/21/2026

Say it louder for the people in the back please. Another good read.

Sorry I’m not sorry 👀

Your kid deserves an opportunity. She doesn’t automatically deserve playing time.

There’s a difference.

You paid the same money. You drove to the same practices. You bought the uniform. You spent your entire damn weekend at the field. I get it.

But none of that guarantees your daughter the same innings, at-bats, pitching time or opportunities as somebody who is currently performing better than her.

And somewhere along the way, we got REALLY uncomfortable admitting that.

We want development. We want confidence. We want our daughters challenged. We want coaches to prepare them for the next level…

Until the challenge is sitting on the bench.

Then suddenly the coach is an as***le. It’s politics. There are favorites. We need a new team. Someone needs to explain why our daughter isn’t playing.

And listen… sometimes that 💩 IS real.

But sometimes another kid is just better right now.

READ THAT AGAIN.

RIGHT NOW.

That doesn’t mean your daughter sucks. It doesn’t mean the coach hates her. And it sure as hell doesn’t mean she should quit.

It means she has information.

Someone has something she wants.

So what happens next?

Does she pout? Does Mom send the text? Does Dad start looking for another team before the tournament is even over?

Or does she say…

“Okay. What the hell do I need to do to make it impossible for you to keep me out of the lineup?”

THAT is a competitor.

Because if every time our kids aren’t getting what they want we move them somewhere they will…

What exactly are we preparing them for?

Advocate for your kid when she truly needs you.

But don’t rob her of one of the greatest lessons sports can possibly teach:

Sometimes you aren’t the best option YET.

Now go do something about it.

Parents… where’s the line between advocating for your kid and rescuing them? 👀

08/11/2026

Reminder that we have 2 more tryout dates left!!!!
Wednesday, August 12th - 16u + 18u from 6-8pm
Saturday, August 15th - ALL AGES from 9-11am

Please register (only 1 time) - excited to see you all there! 💪🏼🥎

08/09/2026

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/07/22/meet-the-2026-varsity-maine-all-state-softball-team/

Fun fact - 10 out of 14 all state softball players put that Maine Thunder uniform on. Congrats to all the players selected on terrific HS seasons and wish everyone the best in the future.

Player of the Year Addison DeRoche leads this list of top players from throughout the state, which includes seven seniors.

08/07/2026

It’s been a fun summer so far but we still have travel teams competing this upcoming weekend in Maine, NH & Mass. Keep up the great work ladies.

07/31/2026

Maine Thunder still has tryouts left for 2027 Summer Teams!

We have a few coming up this first week of August, and a few the second week of August. Check out our pinned photo on our Instagram or check on our website.

Go Thunder! 💪🏼💙🥎

07/27/2026

Great weekend for some of these Thunder teams as we were spread out throughout New England.
🥎 congrats to 12u McGouldrik team as they won the Barbara Hamilton tournament in Concord, New Hampshire
🥎 18 U Showcase Dubail & 18 U Caiazzo were down in Windsor Connecticut at FastPitch nation. Both teams win combined 9-3 while having college coaches watch the girls compete. 

Reminder, tryouts are this week on Tuesday night for 16u & 18u players and Thursday night for 10 U & 12u players. Come check it out.
https://mainethunder.com/article/maine-thunder-softball-tryouts-for-2027-season?facility=1770739395474x742761019291397000

07/26/2026

Kid had a great weekend at FPN. Great job Sawyer

Sawyer VonderHaar
Maine Thunder Caiazzo
18U
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