Virginia Thunderbolts 2026

In 2022, Coach Jessica Cassedy reached a franchise club agreement with the national powerhouse organization, the Birmingham Thunderbolts. 

Our team is comprised of 2026 and 2027 graduation year student athletes who not only play the game, but know the game. We teach the fundamentals of softball, accountability, teamwork, and the importance of good work ethic. These skills are essential for success on and off the field. Our philosophy is to develop both the skill and character of our players as we prepare them for their future success in softball. 

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After several successful seasons, from 2019-2021, under the Virginia Stars baseball organization, this core group of student athletes will help bring in a new era of softball to the Northern Virginia and DC Metro region.

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Since 2005, Richard Shea and his organizational team have put together a fantastic, like-minded, and softball focused organization which has produced numerous national championships and college commitments. As a measure of the organization's success, no less than 39 players competing at the 2021 NCAA D1 College World Series were program alum. 

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Our partnership provides unmatched national recruiting support, premium placement in events and showcases, softball focused organizational leadership, and the ability of our athletes to play with and be developed by the best.