Team Nitro Long Island Fastpitch

Team Nitro Long Island Fastpitch (TNLI) is an elite fastpitch softball youth organization based on Long Island, New York. We are made up of numerous teams from the 10U level through 18U Showcasing. TNLI employee Head Coaches that do not have a child on the team. We have both College and High School head coaches on staff as well as many of past TNLI players that have since completed their college playing careers and have returned to give back to the younger generation.

We specialize in getting players recruited to play softball in College via the vast amount of coaching experience at the 18U level. We have placed over 90 players in college programs over the past 10+ years and some 37 in just the past 3 years.

Our motto is Education through Athletics. We strive to teach both the game of softball and the game of life. The girls achieve this via activities both on and off the field of play.

Team Nitro LI is in it's 21st year of existence and we have been a driving force in the LI Fastpitch community for most of them. 

It has been our pleasure to have helped so many shape their future endeavors by providing such a positive and impactful fastpitch softball experience. 

Team Nitro LI Tryouts for the 2026-27 seasons are expected to be held starting the week of July 27th through August 11th. Exact dates and times are being finalized and will be published shortly, so keep your eye on the website for this detail!!!

Tryouts are open to all interested in playing for an extremely professional, well run and highly respected Elite Fastpitch Softball organization. There is No Registration Fee to try out for any TNLI team.

It is anticipated that we will have a total of 8 teams at the various playing levels of 10U (Players borh 2016 & 2017), 12U (2014 & 2015), 14U (2012 & 2013), 16U (2010 & 2011), 18U Gold (College Showcasing).

All head and assistant coaches are dedicated and experienced softball coaches with many years of coaching in the Team Nitro organization and have no family affiliation on the team 

Tryouts will be held in and around the Dix Hills, LI, NY area, Exit 51 to 53 off the LIE 

All inquires & tryouts are kept confidential

On December 15, 2022, Coach Caz along with business partner Heather Pomilio, a Tincher-based Fastpitch Pitching Instructor openned the doors to a brand new Fastpitch Training Facility on Long Island called 88 Stitches. Then on May 20, 2024, we expanded the facility by opening a second side with up to 4 additional cages. The facility is located at 74 North Industry Court in Deer Park. It is a facility that is configurable up to 8 cages and will be used by Team Nitro LI as it official training center and hitting facility.

We have a vast line up of Fastpitch training instructors available to conduct individual/group lessons to both Team Nitro LI players as well as non-TNLI players. Having this facility available as a primary facility for Team Nitro LI Players and Teams will allow us to elavate our programs and further distiquish TNLI as the premier Fastpitch organization on Long Island. 

For more infornmation, visit our website at www.88stitchesfp.com or email info@88stitchesfp.com

- Well Established, Extremely Respected & High Reputable LI Fast Pitch organization

- Professionally Run with Financial Statements, Coaches, Players and Parents Codes of Conduct, etc...

- Team Head Coached by non-Parent of players on the Team (aka, no Daddy Ball)

- Access to highly experienced College, Travel and HS Coaches on TNLI staff

- Team player count kept at minimum size to maximize playing time

- Comprehensive and Industry-Best Winter Training program for all teams that includes separate sessions for Team Fielding, Throwing, Situation and Pressure drills; Team Hitting; and Pitchers and Catchers Training.

- Dedicated Fastpitch Training Center called 88 Stitches (www.88stitchesfp.com), located at 74 North Indusrty Court, Deer Park, NY

Join us in Congratulating the 2025-26 Play For Rhiannon Scholarship Winners. We are Happy to Announce a total of four (4) $1,000 Scholarships were handed out (for a total of $4,000 this year and over $20,000 since inception). One to a senior at Farmingdale High School, where Rhiannon would have played and graduated from, one to a Senior who played in the 2025 Play for Rhiannon Tournament, one to a Senior who played for Team Nitro LI and lastly a Special Honrary Scholarship. 

CONGRATULATIONS To.....

Deanna Ziegler -  9th Annual Farmingdale HS - Winner

Congratulations to our Winner of the Play for Rhiannon Memorial Scholarship - Deanna Ziegler - Farmingdale High School Seniors. Deanna will attend the University of Notre Dame majoring in Architecture. Best of luck Deanna!!!

Kate Garvey - 7th Annual Community Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Kate GArvey our $1,000 recipient of The Play for Rhiannon Community Scholarship. Kate's travel team (Chiefs Fastptich Vega 18u) played in our tournament last Fall. Kate will attend McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada with a concentration in their Arts & Science Program. Best of luck Kate!

Sarah Caltabiano - 2nd Annual Team Nitro LI Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Sarah Caltabiano (Team Nitro 18u Gold) recipient of the 2026 Team Nitro Senior- Play for Rhiannon Memorial Scholarship. Sarah is headed to Susquehanna University playing collegiate softball with the River Hawks and will be studying Exercise Science. Best of luck Sarah!

Hailey Scott - Team Nitro LI  Honorary Scholarship Winner

This year Team Nitro awarded a special honorary scholarship to Hailey Scott, the youngest sister of Rhiannon Scott, who has every year dedicated her time and love to ensure that the Annual Play For Rhiannon Tournament was a success. Hailey played softball at Farmingdale HS to feel closer to her biggest role model Rhiannon, her sister. Hailey will attend the University of South Carolina majoring in Public Health. Best of luck Hailey! We have no doubt Rhiannon is so proud of you carrying on her legacy!