Hitters Count Training Facility

🚨 SM RIVER RATS 2027 TRYOUTS START TOMORROW! 🚨

The wait is over.

Tomorrow marks the start of the SM River Rats 2027 tryout season as we begin building our teams for our 14th year of River Rats Baseball.

For nearly 14 years, the SM River Rats have been committed to developing players through outstanding coaching, competitive teams, premier winter training, and a proven pathway for long-term success. If you're looking for a program focused on player development and doing things the right way, we encourage you to come see what we're all about.

⚾ 9U & 10U TRYOUTS
📅 June 10 & June 17
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

⚾ 11U & 12U TRYOUTS
📅 June 11 & June 18
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

⚾ 13U & 14U TRYOUTS
📅 June 24 & June 25
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 Gorham Sports Center
💲 $30 Registration Fee

✅ Only need to attend ONE tryout
✅ Attend multiple dates if you'd like
✅ No need to notify us in advance

Spots on our 2027 rosters will begin filling immediately following tryouts, so don't wait until the last minute.

More information and registration links can be found in the comments below.

📣 SOUTHERN MAINE MONARCHS SOFTBALL TRYOUTS – 2026-2027 SEASON 📣

The Southern Maine Monarchs Softball Program is excited to announce tryout dates for the 2026-2027 season! If you're looking for a competitive softball organization that focuses on player development, team success, and preparing athletes to compete at the next level, we invite you to join us.

Our program offers:
✅ Quality Coaching
✅ Winter Training Opportunities
✅ Free Cage Time at Hitters Count
✅ Competitive Team Environment
✅ Player Development Focused on Long-Term Success

🥎 U10-U12 Tryout Dates
• July 22
• July 29
• August 5

🥎 U14, U16 & U18 Tryout Dates
• July 21
• July 28
• August 5

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Location:
Southern Maine Community College
2 Fort Road, South Portland, Maine

For more information, contact:

Duane Romano
Director of Softball – Southern Maine Monarchs & Hitters Count
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to seeing the next generation of Monarchs athletes compete, develop, and represent our program with pride. Register your interest today and take the next step in your softball journey!

⚾🔥 HITTERS COUNT SUMMER BASEBALL CAMPS 🔥⚾

This summer, help your player build skills, confidence, and a love for the game!

🗓 July 7-9 // July 13-15 // July 20-22 // July 27-29
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Maremont Park Field (S**o Little League)

For players ages 7-12, our camps focus on:
⚾ Hitting
⚾ Fielding
⚾ Throwing & Arm Care
⚾ Baseball IQ
⚾ Scrimmages & Game Play

💲 Flexible Options:
• $195 (3 Days)
• $75 (1 Day)
• $70/day (2 Days)

Whether your athlete attends one day or all three, they'll receive quality instruction, plenty of reps, and a fun, competitive environment.

⚠️ Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly.

Register today and make this summer a productive one! Link to Register in the Comments.

🥎 Hitters Count Summer Softball Camp 🥎

Join us this summer for an exciting opportunity to learn, compete, and grow your game at the Hitters Count Summer Softball Camp! Designed for athletes ages 7–12, this camp focuses on developing all five tools of the game through high-energy instruction, skill development, and fun competition in a positive learning environment.

Campers will receive hands-on coaching in hitting, fielding, throwing, baserunning, and overall softball fundamentals while building confidence and improving their knowledge of the game. Sessions will be led by Coach Duane Romano, SMCC Softball Coach and Director of Softball at Hitters Count Training Facility.

📍 Location:
Southern Maine Community College Softball Field
2 Fort Road, South Portland, Maine

📅 Camp Dates:
Camp 1: July 21–22 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Camp 2: August 11–12 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

💲 Cost: $95 per camp

Whether your athlete is just getting started or looking to sharpen their skills, the Hitters Count Summer Softball Camp is the perfect place to improve, compete, and have fun this summer! Registration links can be found in the comments.

⚾ 2027 SM KITS BASEBALL PROGRAM – OPEN ENROLLMENT IS NOW LIVE ⚾

After another incredible season, we are excited to officially announce our 2027 SM KITS Baseball Program!

🚨 NEW FOR 2027 🚨

To provide more age-appropriate instruction and player development, SM KITS will now feature TWO divisions:

⚾ SM KITS Minor League (Ages 5-7)
• Practices Only
• Focus on fundamentals, coordination, confidence building, and baseball basics
• HARD CAP: 20 Players

⚾ SM KITS Major League (Ages 8-10)
• More advanced developmental environment
• Includes controlled scrimmages/play dates in late April & early May
• HARD CAP: 20 Players

Our goal with this change is simple:
➡️ Better practice plans
➡️ Better age-specific instruction
➡️ Better overall player development

Both programs will feature high-energy instruction from the SM River Rats & Hitters Count staff throughout the winter months.

⚠️ VERY LIMITED ROSTER SPOTS AVAILABLE ⚠️

Each division is STRICTLY capped at 20 players and we fully expect these groups to fill quickly.

Please help spread the word to families who may be interested in joining the SM KITS family for the 2027 season!

Link in the Comments with More Information and to Register

⚾🥎 ATTENTION LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL & SOFTBALL COACHES ⚾🥎

Want to run better practices, teach more effectively, and keep your players engaged all season long?

Join us for the Hitters Count Little League Coaches Clinic on Wednesday, April 29th from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Hitters Count Training Facility.

This clinic is built for coaches looking to improve their knowledge in:

✅ Hitting
✅ Fielding
✅ Throwing
✅ Pitching (Baseball & Softball)
✅ Practice Planning with minimal downtime

All coaches will also receive access to an exclusive online resource library loaded with drills, coaching resources, and sample practice plans.

👥 League Discount Available:
Leagues sending 10+ coaches (paid in one invoice) receive discounted pricing at $35 per coach

⚠️ Minimum of 15 total coaches required for this clinic to run

This is an incredible opportunity to invest just 2 hours and gain resources that can positively impact your players all season long.

👉 Build Better Practices. Develop Better Players.

See Comments for Link w/More Information & to Register

Rain in the forecast tomorrow? No problem.

Hitters Count will be open Sunday from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM for cage rentals. If the weather keeps you off the field, come get your work in indoors and keep the spring reps going.

A great chance for swings, tee work, front toss, and quality cage time.

See comments with link to book a cage!

⚾🥎 HITTERS COUNT APRIL VACATION CLINICS

Looking for a fun, active way to keep your player engaged over April break? We’ve got you covered. 💪

Join us for 2-hour clinics focused on skill development, confidence building, and having a great time on the field. These sessions are built around fast-paced stations that keep players moving, learning, and competing in a positive environment.

📅 Softball: April 20 & 21 (S**o Middle School)
📅 Baseball: April 22 & 23 (S**o Little League Field)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👥 Ages 8–12
💲 $65 per player

👉 No games or scrimmages — just high-rep, development-focused training designed to help every player improve, regardless of skill level.

👉 Weather backup: We move indoors to Hitters Count if needed.

This is a great opportunity for players to stay active, build skills, and have fun during vacation week!

⚡ Spots are limited — register now, link is in the comments!

🔥 BIG NEWS FROM HITTERS COUNT 🔥

Spring schedules are BUSY—but now your training doesn’t have to be.

👉 You can now join ANY clinic and ONLY pay for the dates you attend.

⚾ Sunday Skills Series (Ages 7–12)
⚾ Hitting Clinics (Ages 8–15)
⚾ Baseball Pitching Clinic (10–13U)
🥎 Softball Pitching Clinic (8–14U)
⚾🥎 April Vacation Clinics
🔥 Summer Camps

💪 PLUS: New bulk lesson & cage packages available

This is the most important stretch of the season—get your work in on YOUR schedule.

⚠️ Spots are limited across all programs.

👇 Full details + registration link in the comments