🌟 Mass Drifters Softball Tryouts – Honoring Coach Carol, Inspiring the Future
For over 50 years, the Mass Drifters have stood as one of the most competitive and respected championship softball programs in New England. Founded and led by the late Coach Carol Savino, the Drifters have produced generations of athletes who played with skill, heart, and an unshakable will to win—both on and off the field.
While we deeply mourn the loss of Coach Carol, her vision for the Drifters was clear:
“Keep the program strong. Play the game with passion, and never stop striving for excellence.”
In that spirit, we are proud to announce tryouts for the next generation of the Mass Drifters—led by a high-energy, championship-level coaching staff committed to carrying forward Coach Carol’s tradition of excellence.
🥎 Meet Our Coaches
Casey Butler
Associate Head Coach at Curry College
Former Head Coach at Newbury College and proud Mass Drifters alum
Played at Bryant University
Over 13 years of coaching at the NCAA D‑III level
Sara St. Don
Softball Operations Assistant at Harvard University
Currently leads the Drifters 18U Showcase Gold 2 team
Former assistant coaching roles at Bentley, St. Michael's, Bates, Mass Maritime & Newbury
Played and studied at St. Michael's College
Over 12 years of coaching experience
Terry McDonough
Head Coach at Bentley University (10 seasons, NCAA Tournament appearances)
Former Head Coach at Southern New Hampshire University
Mass Drifters alum and team-building veteran from SNHU and Bentley
Jen Lomastro
Long-time Mass Drifters pitching coach (33 years on the South Coast)
Coaching experiencing at the Rec, Travel, High School and College Levels
Played and coached at UMass Dartmouth
Expert in cultivating elite pitching talent
Patty Griffin
Mass Drifters alum, former semi-pro player on the Drifters, and high school coach
Played at Quinnipiac University
25+ years of experience coaching both softball & baseball
Danielle O’Neil
Assistant/Pitching Coach at Bentley University
Coaching at UMass Lowell, Haverhill HS & Braintree Baseball Club
NASM-certified; played at UMass Lowell; over 13 years coaching
📅 Tryout Details
Register HERE
Dates:
U12s and U14s – July 21, 22, and 31
U16s, U18s and Showcase – July 23, 28, and 30
Times: All tryouts are from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Reid Field at 134 Elm Street Raynham / If rain, we will move indoors to 50 Ryan Drive, Raynham.
What to bring: Cleats and Sneakers (in case we need to move inside), water, High-Energy, passion, hustle and a positive attitude!
Thank you to every family who trusted Coach Carol and the Drifters over the years. We are committed to honoring her memory and helping this program continue to flourish—on a foundation built to last.
The Drifters are more than a travel club team—they are a tradition of championship softball built on grit, determination, and Carol’s unshakable belief in every player.
Join us for tryouts and be part of the next chapter of this winning legacy.
Bring your best. Bring your heart. Let’s play Drifters softball.