Winter Development
Offseason training, composed of hitting (8U), pitching (8U-12U), catching (10U-12U), and dome ball competition (10U-12U).
Ages
When
November 2025 through February 2026
Where
Oak Crest Elementary School & Belle Plaine Junior/Senior High School
SCHEDULE
Pitching/Catching - Every Other Friday Evening
- 8U/10U/12U
Team Practices - Wednesday Evenings
- 8U
Team Practices - Every Other Friday Evening
- 10U/12U
Catching Lesson Info
These will be instructed by Pat Schultz of Belle Plaine. Pat is an educator at BPHS and current head coach of the Belle Plaine baseball team. Pat stands out as a dedicated and knowledgeable coach with a deep understanding of the game’s fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
PITCHING LESSON INFO
These will be instructed by Melissa Digatano of New Prague. Melissa is an educator and current head coach of the New Prague Trojan softball team who finished as the Class AA runner up in 2024. She was previously the head coach at Waseca High School from 2014-2018.
Team Practices
Team practices will be conducted by our local softball coaches. These coaches have a wealth of knowledge in the area of softball fundamentals and will work with players to improve their game to the next level, including situational game training. Skill training will be alternated weekly with total body training, including speed, strength, agility, and muscle/joint care.
Dome Ball Tournaments
Winter Development players will have first priority in joining our Dome Teams winter tournaments. Each team will compete in 2 S&C Winter Tournaments. These tournaments are all 1 day tournaments with 3 or 4 game guarantees. Locations are typically in the southern half of the metro. Teams will be coached by our BPFA winter development coaches. Tournaments are NOT required, however they are included in the winter development cost. Winter tournaments are a great part of the development in the offseason!
2025 Season
Registration deadline is Friday, October 31, 2025!
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