The 2025 OYO Board Is Ready to Work for You!

Congratulations to all 2024-25 OYO Board Members! Effective November 1, 2024, the newly elected board members assumed their official roles to continue the tradition of serving all OYO families in 2025 and beyond. This unprecedented group of 60+ board volunteers will work tirelessly to uphold The OYO Way and continue to grow our program to serve more than 1900 ballplayers from 1550 families each year.

Looking ahead, we still have four open board positions in 2025. These positions include:

Make a difference in 2025 and be a part of the OYO Board of Directors! Learn more today by emailing the OYO President for details.

POSITIONBOARD MEMBER
President**Michael DeSanto
Vice President of Baseball**Aaron Campbell
Challenger CommissionerNicholas Stellema
Tee Ball CommissionerJasmine Barnes
Junior Rookie CommissionerPatrick Kennedy
Rookie CommissionerDwayne Wright
Minor CommissionerMegan Drummond
Super Major CommissionerMatt Andress
Junior Baseball CommissionerCraig Thurmon
Vice President of Softball*Mario Covarrubias
08U Softball CommissionerRyan Weile
10U Softball CommissionerRyan Barker
12U Softball CommissionerBrian Johnson
14U/16U Softball CommissionerDavid Williams
Co-Ed Softball CommissionerDanae McBride
Vice President of Game Day Operations**Anthony DeSanto
All-Star Tournament ChairpersonOPEN
Rules ChairpersonSeth Wilson
Scheduling Co-ChairpersonBill Kendrick
Scheduling Co-ChairpersonJP Patterson
Scheduling Co-ChairpersonShelby Pompey
Umpire Scheduling ChairpersonAnn Appleton
Umpire Training Co-ChairpersonAnthony DeSanto
Umpire Training Co-ChairpersonLarry Powell
Vice President, Travel Baseball*Dan Underwood
Full-Time Travel Baseball CommissionerJohnathon Torongeau
All-Star Baseball CommissionerOPEN
Vice President, Travel Softball**Matt Martin
Full-Time Travel Softball CommissionerMark Wolfred
All-Star Softball CommissionerAlicia Morgan
Vice President of Technology**Brent Brunnemer
Records Management ChairpersonBrandi Beard-Andreasen
Systems Management ChairpersonColin Thornburg
Vice President, Marketing*Michael DeSanto
Digital Marketing ChairpersonRandall Cork
Public Relations ChairpersonBrandi Pahl
Social Media ChairpersonAlicia Brister
Surveys ChairpersonJay Loschky
Vice President, Financial Management*Katrina Marichal
Deputy Treasurer, Travel BaseballBecky Manthei
Deputy Treasurer, Travel SoftballSarah Ortel
Registration ChairpersonJasmine Barnes
Uniforms Co-ChairpersonKellie Holan
Uniforms Co-ChairpersonJoyce Donnelly
Vice President, Revenue Generation**Sara McCallion
Alliances and Grants ChairpersonTom Ducary
Development Co-ChairpersonJoseph Bradley
Development Co-ChairpersonDrew Dial
Ways & Means Co-ChairpersonLindsey Hill
Ways & Means Co-ChairpersonHeather Pryor
Ways & Means Co-ChairpersonHeather Parke
Ways & Means Co-ChairpersonKim Mader
Vice President, Administration*Lexis McGee
Equipment Co-ChairpersonJesse Donahue
Equipment Co-ChairpersonNick Lovold
Player Experience ChairpersonAbby Fleischman
Player Experience ChairpersonGloria Fritsch
Player/Coach Training ChairpersonMike Klopfenstein
Special Programs ChairpersonShandris Rashid
Special Programs ChairpersonVanessa McCullough
Special Programs ChairpersonOPEN
Volunteer and Safety ChairpersonJaime Campbell
Facilities & Grounds Manager%Jeff Sparks
Grounds Co-ChairpersonMark Anderson
Grounds Co-ChairpersonCurtis Dillman
Grounds Co-ChairpersonNicholas Stellema
Grounds Co-ChairpersonMatt Welp
Grounds Co-ChairpersonOPEN
* denotes Executive Board Member serving one-year term through October 31, 2025 (then position will be re-voted for a two-year term in September 2025)
** denotes Executive Board Member serving two-year term through October 31, 2026
% denotes Non-Voting Member of the Board of Directors
last updated 11.4.2024

Fall Ball Tournament Central

In preparation for the 2024 Fall Ball Rec League Tournament, here are some important and timely reminders, updates and info to improve your experience on Tournament Sunday.

The Tournament | OYO operates a single-elimination tournament for all our divisions, except Tee Ball. The tournament runs all day on Sunday, October 6. If needed, the rain dates for the tournament are October 12-13. (Tee Ball should refer to its existing game schedule and participation trophies will be presented to each team following its game.)

The Brackets | The 2024 Fall Ball Tournament brackets are consolidated into a single file and this is a shared Google document, which we will do our best to keep up to date on Tournament Sunday.

Tournament-Specific Rules | Here’s a summary of all tournament-specific rules that are particularly relevant for the rec league tournament. For the full slate of OYO house rules, you also can access those here.

Home and Away  | One of the most frequently asked questions is the Home and Away assignments. For all games, this is facilitated by the umpire during the pre-game coaches’ meeting with either a coin flip or ball roll.

Positive Experiences | We want to encourage all our families, coaches and players to end the season on a high note. Please remember, coaches coach, players play, umpires umpire and fans cheer. The more positive each facet of our league can be during the game, the more we can create a memorable experience for all our ballplayers. Please check out The OYO Way and the OYO Code of Conduct.

Ejections | While we hope we do not experience this on any field, for full transparency, any player, coach or fan who is ejected will be asked to leave the park for the remainder of the day regardless how many more games the team may play.

As always, thank you for choosing OYO as your place for baseball and softball. And, we wish all our teams “good luck” on Tournament Sunday!

Play Ball!

Trunk or Treat Set for Saturday, October 5

 

We are excited to announce our first-ever Trunk or Treat! This event is open to all Spring Season and Fall Ball players — so what a great way to get the old crew from Spring together again or have a little fun with your Fall Ball squad the day before the rec league tournament.

Now, we need your help to make this event a success on Saturday, October 5 from 4-6 p.m.

It all begins with you and your family hosting a trunk and passing out treats to OYO spring and fall ballplayers who come participate in this inaugural event! What’s more, we will award a trophy to the best trunk!

Please sign up to host a trunk by using the link below — and then make plans to arrive at OYO by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 5. It’s sure to be a Spooktacular time!

SIGN UP TO HOST A TRUNK AT OYO’S FIRST-EVER TRUNK OR TREAT!

There’s Still an Opportunity to Make a Difference

OYO’s ballplayers and families are counting on you to help make OYO a special place in 2025. We’re down to our final open board positions for 2025.

With 31 newly elected and newly nominated board members nominated for the 2025 OYO Board of Directors along with 29 OYO board members renewing for a new term, we’re very close to fulfilling all the duties needed to ensure an amazing year for every OYO ballplayer and family.

Are you ready to step up and join the 2025 OYO Board?

Come make a difference and improve the overall experience for all our ballplayers and families. The positions currently available for the 2024-25 OYO Board of Directors include:

* list last updated on 10.11.24 at 3 p.m.

Give back to the community, demonstrate amazing grace and share new ideas to make 2025 a special experience for all! Email the OYO President directly to express your interest! Rest assured, nearly 2000 ballplayers from 1500 families will value the difference you make.

Thank you for your continued consideration and support! We appreciate your family choosing OYO as your place for baseball and softball!

2024 FALL BALL TOURNAMENT BRACKETS RELEASED

As we enter the final two weeks of the regular season, we are most impressed by the development of all our ballplayers, teams and coaches. Everyone has worked so hard this year to make this season fun and memorable, through more in-depth coaching and player development initiatives, too.

All these efforts are designed to help teams progress and put themselves in position to be competitive during an exciting and enjoyable Rec League Tournament.

The Tournament | OYO operates a single-elimination tournament for all our divisions, except Tee Ball. The tournament is set for Sunday, October 6. Depending on cancellations and delays due to weather, the tournament’s rain date is first Saturday, October 12 and, if needed, Sunday, October 13.

Tee Ball Games Previously Scheduled | All Tee Ball teams also have one final game scheduled on Sunday, October 6 throughout the day on Field 14! Check LeagueApps for your game time and be sure to come and play … and capture your ballplayer receiving his/her participation trophy following the game!

The Brackets | At OYO, we are a developmental league first during the regular season. We do not keep standings. So, all first round games/tournament brackets were completed through a random draw in LeagueApps. Please access your division’s tournament bracket below (see links below for your division’s bracket). Please note, umpires will oversee a coin flip or ball roll to determine the “home” team for all games in the tournament. If you have any questions about your bracket, please contact your coach, division commissioner or respective vice president. The brackets can be accessed below and the first round games are noted on your team’s schedule in LeagueApps.

Reminder for Coaches … Mandatory Meeting on Sunday, September 29 at 7:15 p.m. | The mandatory Pre-Tournament Coaches’ Meeting is set for Sunday, September 29 at 7:15 p.m. on Field 2 at OYO. Each team must be represented by the team’s head coach or another designated representative. (Tee Ball teams do not need to attend.)

We wish all teams a memorable ending to their regular season between now and September 19 and a great tournament experience on October 6.

As always, thank you for choosing OYO as your place for baseball and softball.

Play Ball!
The OYO Board of Directors
www.oyoball.org

Baseball Tournament Brackets

Softball Tournament Brackets

Mandatory Tournament Coaches Meeting is September 29

Mandatory Pre-Tournament Coaches’ Meeting Is Sunday, September 29 at 7:15 p.m. on Field 2. Tee Ball coaches do not need to attend this meeting.

We ask all head coaches (or a team representative in the event you cannot attend) to join us for this important and required meeting, which will help ensure every team approaches the tournament upholding The OYO Way, following the Code of Conduct and honoring and protecting what’s most important to all of us at OYO.
 
This meeting is set for Sunday, September 29 at 7:15 p.m. at OYO on Field 2. 

 

Once again, your attendance helps you earn additional coach incentive dollars, and also keeps you eligible to coach in the rec league tournament the following weekend!

Player Evals Must be Completed by Sunday, September 29

Player evaluations must be completed by Sunday, September 29. This applies for all coaches in all divisions, including Tee Ball.

 

The online process of coaches completing the end-of-season player evaluation has been a constant at OYO for 17 years. Please find attached a simple one-page PDF to complete your team’s evals in LeagueApps by Sunday, September 29.

 

What’s more, successful completion of this evaluation helps you earn additional coach incentive dollars, and also keeps you eligible to coach in the rec league tournament the following weekend!

 

Download the instructions here!

Reminder: Your Words and Actions Matter!

All our actions can define how our children in our league approach and handle adversity. OYO is a recreational league focused on instruction and development. Help create an environment that lifts up these resilient ballplayers each and every time they take the field. You can make a difference in ensuring our ballplayers have fun always.

In the spirit of full transparency, if a player, coach or fan is ejected, he/she will be asked to leave the park immediately and be suspended for a minimum of one additional game. What’s more, if a coach, player or fan is found in violation ofthe principles established in the OYO Code of Conduct or The OYO Way, then a suspension could be issued even without an in-game ejection.

If we continue to work together to prioritize making OYO an amazing place to play for all players, teams and fans, then this should never be an issue for any of our wonderful players or fans.

Introducing the 2024-25 OYO Board of Directors

Congratulations to all 2024-25 OYO Board Members! On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the current OYO Board elected a new slate of board members to help continue serve the OYO families in 2025 and beyond. This unprecedented group of 60+ board volunteers will work tirelessly to uphold The OYO Way and continue to grow our program to serve more than 1900 ballplayers from 1550 families each year. These board members will assume their official roles on November 1, 2024.

Don’t forget to thank an OYO Board Member today for their tireless and selfless efforts on behalf of all our OYO ballplayers and families.

POSITIONBOARD MEMBER
President**Michael DeSanto
Vice President of Baseball**Aaron Campbell
Challenger CommissionerNicholas Stellema
Tee Ball CommissionerJasmine Barnes
Junior Rookie CommissionerPatrick Kennedy
Rookie CommissionerDwayne Wright
Minor CommissionerMegan Drummond
Super Major CommissionerMatt Andress
Junior Baseball CommissionerCraig Thurmon
Vice President of Softball*Mario Covarrubias
08U Softball CommissionerRyan Weile
10U Softball CommissionerRyan Barker
12U Softball CommissionerBrian Johnson
14U/16U Softball CommissionerDavid Williams
Co-Ed Softball CommissionerDanae McBride
Vice President of Game Day Operations**Anthony DeSanto
All-Star Tournament ChairpersonOPEN
Rules ChairpersonSeth Wilson
Scheduling Co-ChairpersonBill Kendrick
Scheduling Co-ChairpersonJP Patterson
Scheduling Co-ChairpersonShelby Pompey
Umpire Scheduling ChairpersonAnn Appleton
Umpire Training Co-ChairpersonAnthony DeSanto
Umpire Training Co-ChairpersonLarry Powell
Vice President, Travel Baseball*Dan Underwood
Full-Time Travel Baseball CommissionerJohnathon Torongeau
All-Star Baseball CommissionerOPEN
Vice President, Travel Softball**Matt Martin
Full-Time Travel Softball CommissionerMark Wolfred
All-Star Softball CommissionerAlicia Morgan
Vice President of Technology**Brent Brunnemer
Records Management ChairpersonBrandi Beard-Andreasen
Systems Management ChairpersonColin Thornburg
Vice President, Marketing*Michael DeSanto
Digital Marketing ChairpersonRandall Cork
Public Relations ChairpersonBrandi Pahl
Social Media ChairpersonAlicia Brister
Surveys ChairpersonJay Loschky
Vice President, Financial Management*Katrina Marichal
Deputy Treasurer, Travel BaseballBecky Manthei
Deputy Treasurer, Travel SoftballSarah Ortel
Registration ChairpersonJasmine Barnes
Uniforms Co-ChairpersonKellie Holan
Uniforms Co-ChairpersonJoyce Donnelly
Vice President, Revenue Generation**Sara McCallion
Alliances and Grants ChairpersonTom Ducary
Development Co-ChairpersonJoseph Bradley
Development Co-ChairpersonDrew Dial
Ways & Means Co-ChairpersonLindsey Hill
Ways & Means Co-ChairpersonHeather Pryor
Ways & Means Co-ChairpersonHeather Parke
Ways & Means Co-ChairpersonKim Mader
Vice President, Administration*Lexis McGee
Equipment Co-ChairpersonJesse Donahue
Equipment Co-ChairpersonNick Lovold
Player Experience ChairpersonAbby Fleischman
Player Experience ChairpersonGloria Fritsch
Player/Coach Training ChairpersonMike Klopfenstein
Special Programs ChairpersonShandris Rashid
Special Programs ChairpersonVanessa McCullough
Special Programs ChairpersonOPEN
Volunteer and Safety ChairpersonJaime Campbell
Facilities & Grounds Manager%Jeff Sparks
Grounds Co-ChairpersonMark Anderson
Grounds Co-ChairpersonCurtis Dillman
Grounds Co-ChairpersonNicholas Stellema
Grounds Co-ChairpersonMatt Welp
Grounds Co-ChairpersonOPEN
* denotes Executive Board Member serving one-year term through October 31, 2025 (then position will be re-voted for a two-year term in September 2025)
** denotes Executive Board Member serving two-year term through October 31, 2026
% denotes Non-Voting Member of the Board of Directors
last updated 11.4.2024

Save the Date: Fall Ball Tourney Is Sunday, October 6

All Fall Ball divisions (except Tee Ball) will participate in a fun, memorable rec league tournament on Sunday, October 6. The tournament is a single-elimination tournament and pairings are based on a random draw. Save the date on your calendar now. Then check the OYO website on Monday, September 16, for the tournament pairings and game times! Stay tuned!