Home About Us Schedule Teams News Photos Shop Resources Sponsorship Contact	About The Founder        New York Gothamettes founder Maia Weinstock started playing organized        baseball in 1985 at the age of eight. One of just a few girls participating in        her local Little League, she thrived as a shortstop and pitcher. In her final        year, she was named MVP of her team and a league All-Star.        Like most girls today, Maia was then encouraged to turn to softball, which        she did. She entered her high school's softball program while still in the        eighth grade and made the varsity team in her freshman year of high school.        However, after seeking out the advice of her former Little League coach,        Maia tried out and made it to her local Babe Ruth baseball team—the        first girl in her area to do so. She made solid contributions to her team,        which went on to take the league title. Reluctantly, Maia decided to focus        on softball for the rest of high school. She finished her softball career        with a league championship and numerous individual awards under her belt.        Maia played squash at Brown University, but she returned to baseball        when she moved to New York City. She played for three seasons with        the New York Women's Baseball Association and was selected in 2003        to participate in an historic 24-hour-long all-women's baseball game        at Tucson Electric Park in Arizona.        Off the field, Maia is a writer, editor, and big-time supporter of girls and        women in sports and in the sciences. A Brooklyn resident and avid Mets        fan, she is the editorial director at BrainPOP, a popular educational website.        You can contact her at maia@gothamettes.com
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