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8U Janik (Full-time)
Tryout Dates: 6/17 @ 6pm, Green Meadows North & 6/28 @ 6pm, Hecht Park, Field 3
- Indoor training starting in January possibly earlier (Fielding, Hitting, Pitching)
- Games to begin in March with most games occuring in late spring/early summer. Seasons should be done by mid-July.
- Practices continue through season
- Approximately 35 games (5-6 tournaments with the rest of games being pick up games)
- Approximate cost $1000-$1200 (including uniforms -- hats, jerseys, bags, helmets)
- Open to players who will be 8 prior to 4/30/2023
- Contact Coach Aaron Janik at aaronpjanik@gmail.com for more info
9u Flowers (Full time)
Tryout Dates: 6/27, 6/30 @ 5PM, Main 2
- Indoor training during winter months
- Games to begin in March/April, ending Mid-July
- Approximately 40 games (5-6 tournaments, one out of town)
- Estimated cost $1200
- Open to players who will be 9 prior to 4/30/2023
- Contact: Coach Bill Flowers 708.552.1488 William.flowers@edwardjones.com for more info.
10U Dangman (Full time)
Tryout Dates: 6/24 @ 5:30, Buske & 6/27 @ 6:30 Green Meadow South & 7/7 @ 5:30, Green Meadow South
- Indoor Training Starting in January
- Required hitting & pitching lessons with private instructor
- Season starting at end of March or beginning of April
- 8-10 tournaments (1-2 out of town)
- In season practices and games weekly
- Cost is $1250
- Fundraising 1-2 times per year
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- Contact Coach Dangman @ kjd_0214@yahoo.com for more info
10u Johnson
Tryout Date: 6/28 @ 6:30pm at McGovney Field
- Indoor training starting in January
- Games to begin in March. Season should be done first week in July
- Practices will continue during season eaxh week.
- Approximately 35 games(team will compete in a suburban league 18-21 guaranteed games & participate in 3 tournaments). Will schedule additional pick up games as well.
- Approximate cost $700 with uniforms.
- Open to players who will be 10 prior to 4/30/2023
- Contact Tom Johnson at
for more information
10U Correa (Full time)
Private tryouts only
- Indoor training during winter months
- Required hitting & pitching lessons with private instructor.
- season starting in April and ending July 1st
- 60 games total
- 8-10 tournaments (1-2 out of town)
- fundraising opportunities
- cost is $1,250 plus uniforms
- Must contact Coach Correa at
to register and attend tryouts.
11u Blaze – Hussey
June 28th, July 6th, & July 13th at 5:30 p.m. at Buske Park 11435 Hillside Lane, Mokena
July 14th at 5:30 p.m. at Hecht Park Field 4 9310 Birch Ave, Mokena
**Players need only attend one date
Please contact Coach Sean Hussey at 312-804-6327 to request a private tryout.
What is included in fees:
- Indoor defensive training starting in November with full infield 2 hrs 1x/week
- team hitting 2 hrs/week at Future Stars Academy with professional instructor
- college trained pitching instruction at all practices/games
- 10-12 Tournaments (up to 3 out of town)
- in season practice/game every Wednesday at home
- full uniform included in cost
- Cooperstown fundraising via Mokena Blaze tournament to offset family expenses
- Season starting in April and ending mid July (~60 games)
- Limited set of games and practices this fall for those not in other sports
- Last year fees $2500.00 for same training/games
Sean Hussey, Head Coach
4 year varsity high school player & -4 year college starting pitcher
15 years travel baseball head coach experience
12U Riedl (Full time)
Open Tryouts: July 27, 5:30 – 6:30 @ Buske Park (11435 W. Hillside Lane Mokena, IL 60448)
Additional tryout date: TBD
Private tryouts available: Contact Coach Greg Riedl
- Indoor training starting in January (Fielding, Hitting, Pitching)
- Season starting in April and ending early/mid July
- Practices continue through season
- ~50 games
- 10-12 Tournaments (1-2 out of town tournament)
- Cooperstown Team
- Limited set of games and practices this fall
- Estimated Cost $1,500
- Contact Coach Greg Riedl for more information at griedl4@gmail.com, or 847-471-9518
12U Mastey (Full time)
Open Tryouts - 7/6 @ 5:30pm, 7/9 @ 8am, & 7/20 @ 5:30pm
Green Meadows South
- INDOOR TRAINING STARTING FEBRUARY (FIELDING, HITTING, PITCHING)
- SEASON STARTS APRIL ENDING MID JULY
- PRACTICES CONTINUE THROUGHOUT SEASON
- APPROXIMATELY 50 GAMES
- 5-7 TOURNAMENTS (1 POSSIBLE OUT OF TOWN)
- OUTDOOR MID-WEEK PRACTICES IN-SEASON
- ESTIMATED COST INCLUDING UNIFORMS APPROX $1000
-CONTACT COACH ERIC MASTEY AT ERICMASTEY@GMAIL.COM
WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR MORE INFO
14U Holba (Full time)
Please contact Coach Holba
Try out July 5 Hecht Park Field 1, 6-8 pm
- Coaches have over 20 years of teaching and coach experience in youth and HS
- Indoor training starting in January
- Season starting in April and ending early July
- Practices continue through season
- ~40-50 games
- 8-9 Tournaments (1 out of town tournament)
- Limited set of practices this fall
- Estimated Cost $1,200 along with fundraising
- Contact Coach Jim Holba for more information at Jholba98@hotmail.com, or 815-671-0903.
15U Craig (Full time)
July 14 @ 5:30pm & July 19 @ 6pm
Private tryouts also available upon request
Where:
Hecht Park. Field 1
Team Information:
= 5-6 tournaments (1-2 out of town tournaments)
- Fall ball
- Indoor training to start in January
- Estimated cost $1000
- Catching and Pitching is a plus
Please contact Coach Matt Craig at (708) 557-3938 or mtcraig@sbcglobal.net for
more information or to schedule a private tryout.
15u Lovingfoss (full time)
Contact Coach Scott Lovingfoss for more information at scott.lovingfoss@gmail.com
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