Oaklandon Red Storm FTT
ABOUT THE 2024 OAKLANDON RED STORM
The Oaklandon Red Storm are competitive travel softball teams for ages 10-18 years old. FTT Red Storm teams play games and tournaments only against other designated full-time travel teams. Since FTT players do not participate in the recreational league, the FTT team’s season typically runs from January through July. FTT Red Storm teams travel throughout Indiana and to select tournaments out of state. Eligible players on the team for each age group must be of that age by January 1, 2024.
The Oaklandon Red Storm is a travel softball opportunity that promotes positive self-esteem, creates memorable experiences and camaraderie. Teams are coached by strong role models who lead by example. Our coaches focus on development, respect, life lessons, fairness and character, all in a safe, welcomed and positive environment. We emphasize the value of teamwork and responsibility to overcome challenges both on and off the field. OYO travel programs are committed to meeting and exceeding expectations by delivering high-quality, fundamentally sound and competitive softball experiences.
COACH INFORMATION
The Full-Time Travel Oaklandon Red Storm (softball) program is excited to announce a full slate of eight teams in 2024, led by an incredible team of coaches. Please check the list below for the coach(es) for each age group along with corresponding contact information.
| AGE GROUP | COACH | PHONE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10U FTT Red Storm | Hakeem Bean | hbean8989@gmail.com | 317.440.8443 |
| 12U FTT Red Storm | Ryan Barker | rcbarker@gmail.com | 317.413.3853 |
| 14U FTT Red Storm | Mark Anderson | mwa1609@gmail.com | 317.690.2417 |
| 14U FTT Red Storm | Michael DeSanto | mdesanto317@gmail.com | 317.345.9006 |
| 16U FTT Red Storm | Aaron Harding | aharding0710@gmail.com | 317.413.6016 |
| 16U FTT Red Storm | Mario Covarrubias | mcovar3@gmail.com | 463.237.8704 |
| 18U FTT Red Storm | Mike Springer | springer2306@gmail.com | 317.753.1233 |
| 18U FTT Red Storm | Jeremy Brown | jeremybrown1228@gmail.com | 260.703.0783 |
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
The Full-Time Travel Oaklandon Red Storm (softball) teams will be hosting schedules on various dates between July 17-30. Please review the schedule below for the latest tryout schedule for each age group.
| AGE | FIELD | TRYOUTS | HEAD COACH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10U Red Storm | 9 | Monday, July 17 | 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20 | 6 p.m. | Hakeem Bean |
| 12U Red Storm | 9 | Tuesday, July 18 | 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27 | 6 p.m. | Ryan Barker |
| 14U Red Storm | 9 | Friday, July 21 | 6 p.m. Sunday, July 23 | 1 p.m. | Mark Anderson |
| 14U Red Storm | 6 | Saturday, July 22 | 9 a.m. Sunday, July 23 | 4 p.m. Monday, July 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Michael DeSanto |
| 16U Red Storm | 6 | Saturday, July 29 | 10 a.m. Sunday, July 30 | 1 p.m. | Aaron Harding |
| 16U Red Storm | 6 | Thursday, July 13 | 6 p.m. Monday, July 24 | 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 | 6 p.m. | Mario Covarrubias |
| 18U Red Storm | 6 | Private tryouts only Contact Coach Mike Springer | Mike Springer |
| 18U Red Storm | 6 | Wednesday, July 19 | 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22 | 2 p.m. Sunday, July 23 | 5 p.m. | Jeremy Brown |
TRYOUT DETAILS
Make plans to participate in the tryouts for one of our full-time travel softball tryouts scheduled in July.
OYO offers two types of travel programs for softball. All our travel softball teams sport the name Red Storm. For softball, we offer all-star teams and full-time travel teams. This tryout announcement is for our 2024 Full-Time Travel teams only. (All Star tryouts will take place in March 2024.)
Tryouts for the 2024 Full-Time Travel Oaklandon Red Storm (softball) teams are being announced for eight approved teams. All dates, times and field assignments are customized for each age group (see above).
For tryouts, players are requested to meet the following criteria:
- All tryouts are scheduled to take place at Veterans Memorial Park, 12150 East 62nd Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46236 (see here for park/field locations)
- Arrive 15-30 minutes early
- All tryouts will run between 2-3 hours each
- Catchers should bring their catcher's gear and all other players should bring traditional game-day equipment
- Dressed for tryouts wearing appropriate softball attire
- Do not wear any clothing or hats affiliating you with any past travel team (exception: helmets with team logos are permitted)
- All schedules are subject to change, flexibility is requested
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest and consideration in the 2024 OYO full-time travel program. For more information about our Full-Time Travel Red Storm program, please contact:
- Curtis Dillman | Vice President, Travel Softball
- Keshia Wilson | Travel Softball Commissioner
- Michael DeSanto | President
Go Red Storm!