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'18U SugarLand THUNDER
Will Lilly
(713) 530-2369
Sugar Land, Texas
77429
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Third Coast Thunder Softball
The Third Coast Thunder provides young ladies who aspire to play softball at the collegiate level the opportunities to showcase their talents in front of hundreds of college coaches around the country.
The Thunder is aspiring to become known as a nationally recognized girls fastpitch softball program known for successfully helping young ladies achieve their dreams of playing college softball while pursing a college degree.
The primary goal of the Thunder is to compete at the highest level and provide our players opportunities for growth, exposure as well as create an environment that challenges and motivates players through hard work, encouragement and positive re-enforcement.
In addition, a strong emphasis will be placed on the importance of academic excellence, good sportsmanship and positive behavior. Thunder players are exposed to some of the most qualified coaches who strides to teach the fundamentals of the game.
Thunder Organizational Goals:
Teach young athletes the value of success through the spirit and performance of a successful organization.
Build a highly competitive organization of softball teams whose players exhibit the effectiveness of teamwork through good attitude, effort, and hustle.
Provide a unique, positive atmosphere for advanced student athletes to develop their skills while building confidence, self-esteem, and mental toughness.
Stress the importance of academic achievement as it relates to competitive sports and to success in future endeavors in life.
demonstrating proper technique.
1st Annual Thunder Golf Tournament
2008 Third Coast Thunder College Commitments:
The Third Coast Thunder is proud to announce that Maleeya Coleman has committed to play softball at Kent St. University Congratulations, Maleeya! We are all very proud and very happy for you!
Thursday, August 16
Thunder History and Accomplishments
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HistoryThe Thunder was established in the fall of 2002 in Sugar Land as a first year 12U under the name Sugar Land Thunder. The Thunder competed well during the fall attending several major tournaments which included the 12U Ronald McDonald. By the summer of 2003 the Thunder was fast becoming a team to be reckoned with. The Thunder qualified for and attended the USFA 12U Nationals in Panama City, FL. The fall 2003 the Thunder changed it’s name to the Third Coast Thunder. This was because the team was represented by players from throughout the Greater Houston and the Houston Gulf Coast. The summer of 2004 the Thunder made a few personnel changes and by the summer was one of the best 12U teams in the State of Texas. The Thunder racked up several state championships which included ASA, NFSA, 13U USSSA and runner up at the AFA state tournament. Thunder attended ASA national tournament in Moline, ILL where they finished in the top half. The fall of 2004 the Thunder moved to 14U brought more success, the Thunder placed 3rd in the Ronald McDonald while again competing in several major fall tournaments. The summer of 2005 the Thunder won yet another state championship at the NFSA state tournament and went on to finish 2nd at the 2005 14U USFA national tournament in Biloxi, Mississippi. Prior to nationals the Thunder finished tied for 13th in the Colorado Fireworks. The fall of 2006 the Thunder made the jump to 16U play where the team competed in Ronald McDonald and other area 16U tournaments. Summer 07, the Thunder coaching staff decided to make the move into 18U. The Thunder played in and won the 2007 Houston ASA 18U Metro Tournament. The Thunder also played in the Colorado Sparkler where the team played in the platinum bracket and finishing tied for 33 out of nearly 300 teams. The Thunder had saw three senior players sign D1 letters of intent and go on and play softball at the collegiate level. Fall 2007 the Thunder gained entry in four of this nations most prestigious fall college showcase softball tournaments, the Rising Stars-Davie Fl; OC Batbusters-Orange County, California; Ronald McDonald-Spring, Texas and the Elite College Showcase in McKinney, Texas. By competing in such showcases the Thunder had three seniors sign at D1 universities and one at a NAIA (Houston Baptist University). The summer of 2007 brought even higher goals for the Thunder where team tried qualifying for the 18U ASA Gold National held in Oklahoma, Ok. The Thunder took a very young group of athletes competed in the sectors 2 and 3 qualifiers, the Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Ok. Hall of Fame complex and region 7 in Beaumont, Texas. Although the Thunder fell short in their attempt the experience was invaluable. The Thunder also for the first time competed in the 18U Colorado Fireworks in Aurora, Co. where over 200 college coaches were in attendance. The Thunder attended the 2007 AFA National Tournament in Beaumont, Texas where they finished tied for 1st in a rain shortened national tournament. (Co-AFA National Champs).
Accomplishments
12U:ASA Texas State Champions
NFSA Texas State Champions
USSSA 13U Texas State Champions
AFA 12U Texas State Runner Up
Several 1st place finishes in various tournaments1
14U:'
Ronald McDonald 3rd Place
USFA Texas State Champions
13th Colorado Fireworks
USFA National Runner Up
Several 1st place finishes in various tournaments
16U:
Two Fall 1st place finishes in various tournaments
18U:18U ASA Metro Champions
33 out of 274 Colorado Sparkler
Several signed seniors to several college and universities
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