Founding Team
2026–2027
501 Elite 8U
The first group to wear the shield. Built around effort, attitude, accountability, and player development the right way.
Roster
The Founding 13
Alphabetized by first name for now. Player numbers, photos, positions, bats/throws, and individual goals can be added in the next player-profile sprint.
Season Blueprint
How the Year Is Built
A competitive foundation with enough reps to grow without burning kids out.
The main competition season with intentional practice structure and communication.
Family time matters. Travel is planned, communicated, and purposeful.
Development
More Than a Lineup
At 8U, the goal is not to make kids feel like professionals. The goal is to help them love the game, learn how to compete, and build habits that last.
Players learn through reps, encouragement, and clear expectations.
Throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, baserunning, and baseball IQ.
Effort, attitude, accountability, respect, and being a good teammate.
Player Profiles
Founding Player Cards
Every player now has a polished profile shell ready for photos, jersey numbers, positions, bats/throws, favorite baseball moments, and season goals.
Drop in individual photos without redesigning the page.
Each card has a natural place for player personality.
Cards are built to become social-ready player features later.
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Billy Dawson
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GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
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Boston Grimmett
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GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
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Cache Scott
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GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
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Carter Brown
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Bats / ThrowsTBD / TBD
GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
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Dan Wiley
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GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
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Dawson Frechette
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Bats / ThrowsTBD / TBD
GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
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Jack Thomas
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GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
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Jackson Chambers
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Bats / ThrowsTBD / TBD
GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
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Jesse George
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Bats / ThrowsTBD / TBD
GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
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Junior Gillespie
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Bats / ThrowsTBD / TBD
GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
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Parker Willingham
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Bats / ThrowsTBD / TBD
GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
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Sonny Mills
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Bats / ThrowsTBD / TBD
GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
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Zeke French
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Bats / ThrowsTBD / TBD
GoalOne baseball goal + one life goal
Leadership
Coaches & Team Direction
501 Elite is led with equal ownership, clear standards, and a player-first approach built for 8U development.
Adam Thomas
Co-founder and Executive Director sharing equal leadership in program vision, parent communication, player development planning, and the 501 Elite standard.
Chase Grimmett
Co-founder and Executive Director sharing equal leadership in coaching direction, practice standards, team culture, and competitive preparation.
Curtis George & Justin Frechette
Supporting practice execution, player development, game-day organization, communication, and the day-to-day standard expected from every 501 Elite player.
Team Tools
Everything Connected
Quick access to the pages families will use most once the season begins.
Media
Gallery Coming Soon
Once families submit Digital Player Cards and photos, this area will become the visual home for player spotlights, team moments, tournament graphics, and season memories.
Player Cards
Team Photos
Game Moments