Built for the years that actually matter.
Ages 7–10 are when habits form — good ones and bad ones. A player who learns to think the game at 9 is a different athlete at 12 than one who was just warming a bench at tournaments. We built this program because we've coached both kinds of players, and we know exactly where the gap starts.
This is not a travel team. The focus is development — not a tournament schedule. Based on the development group, we may play 1–2 tournaments in June and/or July 2027 to introduce interested players to travel-tournament style play, but that's not the point. The point is serious, structured coaching twice a week — indoors at Clubhouse 220, outdoors at McAuliffe Field — with coaches who take this age group as seriously as any 16U program does.
A year-round skills program designed to develop young athletes through systematic instruction, character-first coaching, and progressive skill-building — with a direct pathway to elite Diamond Club travel teams in 2027–2028.
Program at a Glance
Season
Sep 14, 2026 – May 30, 2027
8.5 months, plus optional summer tournaments
8.5 months, plus optional summer tournaments
Practices
2x per week · 1.5 hrs each
3 hours coaching weekly
3 hours coaching weekly
Capacity
28 players max
Waitlist when full
Waitlist when full
Facility
Clubhouse 220 (indoor)
McAuliffe Field (outdoor)
McAuliffe Field (outdoor)
Practices are never cancelled. Indoor for bad weather. Outdoor when it's nice. Your family can plan around this.
Skill. IQ. Character. In that order.
Every session has a plan. We don't show up and wing it. Over the course of the program, players build all four layers.
Physical Fundamentals
Hitting mechanics and bat path · Fielding footwork and hands · Throwing arm care · Baserunning reads and decisions
Softball IQ
Watch the game, not just wait for your turn. Know what's happening before it happens. Understand situations, not just positions.
Mindset & Character
Mistakes are how we learn — we don't hide from them. Effort matters more than perfection. Team-first is the standard at 8, at 10, at 16.
Alumni Mentorship
Former Diamond Club players — some now in college — are coming back to help coach. That's a direct line from where she is to where she can go.
This is where the path starts.
Players who demonstrate excellence in skill, character, and commitment will receive invitations to join Diamond Club travel teams for the 2027–2028 season.
Mid-Sept 2026 – May 2027 — Continuous evaluation
May 2027 — Invitations sent for travel teams
Jun 2027 — Non-refundable deposits due ($1,000)
Aug 2027 — Travel team season begins
What's Included & Pricing
Year-round indoor + outdoor facility access · Systematic curriculum · Individual evaluation and feedback · Alumni mentorship · Direct pathway to elite 2027–2028 travel teams
Save $300/yr
Early Bird
$200/mo
Register by July 1, 2026
Regular
$225/mo
After July 1, 2026
Drop-In
$35/session
No commitment · no guaranteed spot
Common Questions
Is this a travel softball team?
No. The focus is 100% development and evaluation. Based on the group, we may play 1–2 tournaments in June and/or July 2027 to introduce interested players to travel-tournament style play — but there's no tournament schedule or weekend travel commitments beyond practices.
Can my daughter play on another team?
Yes. No exclusivity requirements. She can play school softball, rec ball, or other programs simultaneously — and we encourage it. Little League softball builds real confidence and a love for the game that complements what we do here. It's part of why our training runs through May: we make our evaluations from the Feeder Program and extend offers for a Diamond Club roster spot in May 2027.
When does the program start?
September 14, 2026. Runs through May 30, 2027, with 1–2 optional tournaments in June and/or July 2027 for interested players.
Will my daughter make the travel team?
Not guaranteed — and that's by design. Travel teams are elite and invite-only. This program gives her a full year to develop and be seen.
Do we save money with monthly vs. drop-in?
Yes — the monthly rate works out to less per practice than the $35 drop-in fee. Plus a guaranteed spot and priority scheduling.
What if we need to cancel?
Monthly membership cancels with 30-day written notice. Registration fee is non-refundable. No refunds for missed practices.
Limited to 28 players.
Hit the Apply Now button and tell us about your daughter, or attend one of our Friday clinics to be seen.
Questions? Contact us — we'll get back to you within 24 hours.