18U RED
2025 schedule
June 20-22 | NE Summer College Showcase Devens, MA |
June 27-29 | Empire State Summer Classic Colonie, NY |
July 3-5 | TNT Summer Showcase Quakertown, PA |
July 11-13 | Northern Exposure Wallingford, CT |
July 18-20 | FPN Summer College Showcase Windsor, CT |
July 25-27 | NE Finest Summer Showcase Wrentham, MA |

Nelson Silva – Head Coach
We are excited to welcome back Nelson Silva for his second season as the Head Coach of the 18U Red team! Nelson comes to FNI after serving as Head Coach and member of the board for Rehoboth Thunder/SE Mass Thunder and Rehoboth Girls Little League, respectively. Nelson is a veteran coach who brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to FNI! We are excited to have him on board and be able to work alongside him this season.

Jason Thornton – Assistant Coach
In addition to being the head coach for the 14U Red team, Coach Jason will also be an assitant coach for the 18U Red team . Jason has several years of coaching and leadership experience in youth sports. Jason was president of the Berkley Athletic Association and coached for several years in the Somerset and Berkley Baseball and Softball leagues. He is an assistant coach for the Somerset Berkley High School baseball team.
Ally Dantas – Assistant Coach
Coach Dantas begins her 1st season as a coach with FNI. As an FNI alum, Ally was a 4-year member of the 18u Blue team under Coach Rob Traverse. Ally was a SS and leader for the Blue team before heading to UMass Dartmouth. Unfortunately, a shoulder injury forced her into coaching, but FNI is fortunate to have her back.