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Elite Player Development Pathway
Build fundamentals early. Develop skills. Prepare for high school and college teams.
Our Player Development Pathway
Ages 8–12 | Foundation Stage
Ages 13–14 | Development Stage
Ages 13–14 | Development Stage
- Fundamentals of baseball & softball
- Throwing, fielding, hitting mechanics
- Athletic movement & coordination
- Multi-position learning
Ages 13–14 | Development Stage
Ages 13–14 | Development Stage
Ages 13–14 | Development Stage
- High School Preparation
- Advanced mechanics
- Position specialization begins
- Strength & speed training
- Game IQ development
Ages 15–17 | Showcase Stage
Ages 13–14 | Development Stage
Ages 15–17 | Showcase Stage
- College preparation
- Competitive tournament play
- College exposure opportunities
- College Showcases & Camps
Leadership That Has Played the Game
We provide year-round access to high-level instruction by bringing professional athletes and experienced trainers into our offseason development programs. Players work directly with our head trainers for position-specific skill work, strength and movement training, and advanced fundamentals. Our PRO Day experiences also give athletes the opportunity to learn from current and former MLB players, exposing them to professional standards, preparation routines, and the mindset required to compete at the next level.
Joe Mazzuca - Head of Baseball Development
Joe Mazzuca graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1999. As a senior, Joe was the Holy Cross High School team MVP and East Suburban Catholic Conference MVP. Joe earned his Bachelor;s degree in Science at Northern Illinois University and was named Verizon's Academic Scholar, all while managing to break the school's RBI record, tying the hits record, being recognized as team MVP, and making the Conference All Tournament team. In June 2003, he was drafted in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Florida Marlins. After 2 years of playing in the Marlins Organization, Joe was recruited to play in the Italian Baseball League. He won numerous Italian league championships with multiple teams. He was named the 2014 finals MVP. Joe participated with team Italy in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and was also part of team Italy's 2010 European Cup Championship team. Joe retired from playing in 2016.
Lauren Grief - Head of Softball Development
Lauren Greif graduated from Lane Tech High School in 2017. During her senior year she helped lead her team to a class 4A Regional Championship. Lauren continued her softball career at Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During her freshman year, she won the 2018 Alverno Newcomer of the Year award. Lauren is currently in her last year of college and plans to graduate in May with a degree in Business Management with a Communication minor. Lauren is also as Assistant Coach at her alma mater Alverno College.