Welcome to Illinois Esprit!
At Illinois Esprit, we’re more than just a youth softball organization. We’re a community that ignites a love for the game, hones athletic skills, and nurtures character in our young athletes. Through teamwork, unwavering dedication, and boundless enthusiasm, we empower our players both on and off the field.
Our organizational goals are:
- Sportsmanship: We instill an unwavering appreciation for fair play and respect.
- Teammate Pride: Being part of Illinois Esprit means having a team first attitude and being a supportive teammate.
- Maximum Effort: We celebrate the satisfaction that comes from always giving your all.
- Learning Together: Our players discover how to be exceptional teammates, both in victory and defeat.
Join us as we create a legacy of excellence, camaraderie, and growth.
Runner-up at Nationals!
Congratulations to our Illinois Esprit 10u team for their appearance in the 2024 USSSA Branson National Championship!
Coached by Amanda Evola, Cody Fry, Audrey Evola, and Madilyn Davis.
Illinois Esprit Receives Award
On October 7th, 2023, the Illinois Esprit organization was inducted into the USA Softball of Illinois Hall of Fame! Jim Corby, our founder, accepted the award on behalf of the organization.
Player Highlights
Congratulations to our Illinois Esprit players who have been selected to play college softball!
Bri Roloff
Kaskaskia College (2021)
Sydnee Garrett
Kaskaskia College (2021)
Megan Bailey
Kaskaskia College (2021)
Grace Myers
Lewis and Clark College (2021)
Sam Sanders
Lewis and Clark College (2021)
Leah Link
Lewis and Clark College (2021)
Sydney Gillis
Eureka College (2021)
Emma Plasmeier
John Wood Community College (2021)
Audrey Evola
Briar Cliff University (2022)
Ryleigh Owens
Parkland College (2022)
Lexie Griffin
Parkland College (2022)
Emily Wolfe
Parkland College (2022)
Madilyn Davis
Southwestern Illinois College (2022)
Lexi Ryan
Southwestern Illinois College (2022)
Adi Foutch
John A. Logan College (2022)
Avery Budde
John A. Logan College (2022)
Whitney Weller
Lewis and Clark Community College (2022)
Hailey Rakers
Illinois Valley Community College (2022)
Zoie Boyd
Southwestern Illinois College (2023)
Briley Bouma
North Central Missouri College (2023)
Ava Schmidt
Wabash Valley College (2023)
Mireya Rose
Southeastern Community College (2023)
Vanessa Jackson
College of Lake County (2023)
Maya Hataway
College of Lake County (2023)
Karah Moore
Lake Land College (2023)
Monique Wyrostek
Southwestern Illinois College (2023)
Ashlynn Samson
Bryant & Stratton – Wisconsin (2024 Commit)
Rylee Branon
Southwestern Illinois College (2024 Commit)
Morgan Hance
Eastern Illinois University (2024 Commit)
Abbi Hatton
Eastern Illinois University (2024 Commit)
Olivia Paulson
Indiana Wesleyan University (2024 Commit)
Alison Pangburn
Lake Land College (2024 Commit)
Mara Serafini
Wabash Valley College (2024 Commit)
Olivia Tipton
McKendree University (2024 Commit)
Josie Wettig
McKendree University (2024 Commit)
Marin Gonski
Danville Area Community College (2024 Commit)
Make a donation
Our organization is passionate about the game and your generous donations directly impact our players’ experience by providing:
- New Uniforms: Help us look sharp and feel confident on the field.
- Quality Equipment: Bats, gloves, and balls—your contribution ensures we have the right gear.
- Travel Assistance: Cover transportation costs for away games and tournaments.
- Skill Development: Support coaching clinics and training sessions.
