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Sandstorm Helsinki Softball Club


The Gift of Community
Some of my earliest memories are on a field. First tee ball, then softball. I grew up in a small town in the US. The same people that I stood beside playing tee ball were the same people standing beside me on our high school senior night fourteen years later. We were there for each other through the miserable summer workouts, sweat burning our eyes. We won together, we lost together, and then we graduated. While we still remain friends, that sense of community was gone. Most
Jordan Blake Banks
Sep 183 min read


A recap of Practice Drills
At the start of December, I participated in a Pitcher&Catch camp in Linz, which provided an excellent chance to learn and review my...
Kairit Kristina
Dec 8, 20243 min read


Lessons from Softball Forli to Shape Our Future
Introduction to Sandstorm Helsinki Softball Club Founded in 2021, Sandstorm Helsinki Softball Club has faced the typical challenges of...

ericavictoria11
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Embracing the Unexpected
Coming from Finland, where the weather is cold and grey for many months out of the year, the country of Italy brings up thoughts such as...
Jordan Blake Banks
Sep 28, 20243 min read


Senior Softball Practice: Drills, Conditioning, and Cake
Senior softball practice mixed drills, conditioning, and team bonding. Consistent training across teams, ending with cake and celebration.
Kairit Kristina
Sep 11, 20243 min read


Inside a Softball Practice: Drills for Success
A look at a softball practice focusing on different drills.
Kairit Kristina
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Preparing for Forli: The Journey Begins!
Journey to Forli is about to begin!
Kairit Kristina
Sep 4, 20243 min read


Sandstorm & Softball: What is it?
Sandstorm Helsinki Softball Club presents itself and the sports in a brief introduction!
Kairit Kristina
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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