OFF-SEASON PROGRAM:

Overview:

  • Our off-season program is comprehensive and designed to enhance player skills across various facets of the game.

  • Schedule: It runs from late October until just before the start of the season in late April/early May.

    • Location: Primarily in Solon and surrounding areas.

    • Frequency: Three days a week.

Training Details:

    • Strength and Agility: Led by Antonio Coleman of Game Speed Performance Academy.

      • Focuses on strength and agility with sessions lasting one hour.

    • Hitting Sessions: One-hour sessions focused on individualized hitting techniques.

    • Full Team Practices: Held once a week at Force Northfield, emphasizing fielding skills over a two-hour period.

Additional Coaching:

    • Throughout the year, experienced coaches such as Clint Nageotte (MLB level pitcher) and Juan Sanchez (AAA level catcher) provide specialized coaching.

High School Players:

    • Participants may continue until high school tryouts.

    • Per OHSAA rules, once a player makes their high school team, they must discontinue offseason training with us.


IN-SEASON PROGRAM:

Tournaments:

  • Number: Approximately 7-9 tournaments per team (depending on age group).

    • Travel: Includes one or possibly two out-of-town tournaments within a 2–3-hour drive.

    • Previous Locations: Teams have played in Columbus and Toledo.

  • Games: Target of 35-45 games per season (depending on age group).

  • Field Quality: Tournaments are typically held on college or professional (minor league or independent) turf fields for consistency and playability.


League Participation:

  • We do not participate in a league but focus on tournament play.


Practice:

  • Teams practice once a week between tournaments to maintain skills and team cohesion.


COACHES:

Staffing:

  • Coach assignments are not finalized initially; all coaches participate in the offseason and practice sessions.

  • Experienced and talented coaches are matched with age groups once rosters are set.

ROSTER AND COMMITMENT:

Roster Sizes:

  • Determined by talent at tryouts, historically kept smaller to emphasize development and playing time.


Player Commitment:

  • Attendance: Players are required to attend all tournaments from late April through July.

  • Vacation Policy: No vacations should be planned during this period to ensure full commitment.

  • Organizational Commitment: We commit to improving players' skills, expecting full commitment in return.