10U
The second year of Build the Instinct: aggressive habits, every position, and a bigger tournament schedule.
Team at a Glance
One 90-minute small-group session every week, September–March
How team training works2–3 overnight · about 35 games
90-minute practices at Jefferson High School in the fall, then 2 hours indoors at Strike from Nov. 1
Infielding or catching, included
Roster
Ryan K.
Robbie A.
Tucker S.
Landon H.
Parker E.
Noah R.
Grayson K.
Maddox P.
Beckham S.
Griffin B.
Madden Y.
Season Schedule
Youth Skills Training Begins
One 90-minute small-group session every week (Tue–Thu, 6:00–7:30 PM), included through March.
Fall Practices
Sunday 90-minute practices outdoors at Jefferson High School.
Indoor Practices
2-hour Sunday practices indoors at Strike Academy, starting Nov. 1.
Tournament Schedule Announced
The 10U tournament schedule will be posted here in December.
Uniform Fitting
Uniforms are fitted and ordered in early to mid January and paid for separately through Marucci.
Youth Skills Wraps Up
Weekly Youth Skills Training sessions finish at the end of March.
League Games & Tournaments
Practices move to weeknights in April, and practice and league schedules are announced in March.
What 10U Looks Like
Build the Instinct. Instincts that can’t be built later, and a player who wants to come back next year.
Hitting
Green light, always. Hunt the fastball and swing at anything close.
Defense
Move on every pitch and be loud. Everybody plays everywhere.
Baserunning
Run hard, take a secondary lead and advance on any throw. Ball in the dirt means go.
Pitching
Strike one. Throw it over and let them hit it.
- Training Focus
- Develop: translating athleticism into the sport, individualized mechanics and movement proficiency
- Field
- 60-ft bases and a 46-ft mound (some 10U events use 65 or 70 ft)
- Positions
- No permanent positions. Everyone plays the infield, the outfield and the middle of the field.
- Arm Care
- Fastball and changeup only, 75 pitches a day max
- Playing Time
- At least half the defensive innings every game, never two innings in a row on the bench, and everyone bats
By the End of the Season
- Every player takes a full, committed swing
- Every player moves before the pitch, at every position
- Runners take a secondary lead and go on a ball in the dirt
- Pitchers throw strike one
- Every player wants to play again next year
What’s Included
- About 100 total training hours
- Weekly Youth Skills Training sessions, September through March
- Weekly team practices, September through July
- About 10 league and exhibition games
- A 6-week defensive clinic
- 24-hour facility access
- Practice shirt, shorts and game hat
- Discounts on additional training
- Exclusive Marucci discounts
Most tournaments are local; overnight trips are regional (under 3 hours). Uniforms are an extra cost.
Interested in 10U?
Roster space is limited. Reach out and we’ll set up a private tryout.