Thunder Premier 18u Team Details
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Thunder Premier 18u is our college exposure team comprised of players that are interested in playing fastpitch softball at the next level. This team competes in PGF and similar caliber tournaments and showcase events. We invite you to learn more about this wonderful collection of young athletes and our coaches are happy to provide additional information upon request. Thank you for your interest in learning more about Thunder Premier 16u.
2025 Tournament Schedule
Coming soon.
Coach Biographies
 | Manager: Jon Kee Coach Kee has over a decade's experience coaching fastpitch softball and basketball at a variety of levels. He is the co-Founder and President of Thunder Fastpitch and has two daughters currently playing for the program. He was a two-sport athlete in high school and has a high-level knowledge of the fastpitch game. Coach Kee also leads our recruiting support program that aims to help connect Thunder players with collegiate playing opportunities. |
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Head Coach: Jackie Orel Jackie is in her fifth year playing college softball as a starting catcher/outfielder at Elmhurst University. She is working to obtain her teaching license for physical education K-12 and is majoring in physical education with a minor in health education. She has been coaching for four years prior to starting with the Thunder, serving as the Head Coach of 16u and 18u Illinois Patriots and Assistant Coach of Northern Ice 16u. She has also been giving catching lessons for the past two years. |
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Assistant Coach, Hitting: Kalvin Thongchamleunsouk Kalvin graduated with an associates degree in Science at Kankakee Community College then transferred to Elmhurst college and earned an Exercise science Degree. He is a National Gold Glove winner, winning Best Defensive Second Baseman in the nation, All region and 2nd team All-American during his collegiate career. Kalvin's extensive hitting knowledge and connections to Midwest recruiting makes him a valuable addition to the coaching staff. |
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Thunder Player Development: Kellie Fox Fox is a two-time All-American in two years of eligibility after transferring to Arizona and 2014 Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, member of the U.S. National Team (2014, 2015), and led Arizona in batting average as a senior (.400). |
Player Biographies
#00 |  | Name: Gianna Catanzano Position: CA / OF High School: Prospect High School Graduating Class: 2026 Bats: Right Throws: Right Profile | Stats | FieldLevel | |
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Name: Elizabeth Aicher Position: SS / 2B High School: Prospect High School Graduating Class: 2026 Bats: Right Throws: Right NCAA ID: 2304836268 Profile | Stats | FieldLevel | |
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Name: Viansa Pollina Position: OF / Utility High School: Wheeling High School Graduating Class: 2026 Bats: Right Throws: Right Profile | Stats | FieldLevel | |
#27 |  | Name: Maggie Marchialette Position: RHP / 3B / OF High School: Prospect High School Graduating Class: 2026 Bats: Right Throws: Right NCAA ID: 2203470286 Profile | Stats | FieldLevel | |
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Name: Allie Kirch Position: CA / OF / 2B High School: John Hersey High School Graduating Class: 2027 Bats: Right Throws: Right NCAA ID: 2304837360 Profile | Stats | FieldLevel | |
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Name: Madilyn Van Ryn Position: OF / CA High School: Barrington High School Graduating Class: 2026 Bats: Right Throws: Right NCAA ID: 2308989309 Profile | Stats | FieldLevel | |
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Name: Payton Kee Position: RHP / 1B High School: John Hersey High School Graduating Class: 2025 Bats: Right Throws: Right NCAA ID: 2304833589 Profile | Stats | FieldLevel |