Updated: 7/29/2010

2011 Tryout Schedule - 18U

Players: Be sure to contact the team and confirm dates, times, and locations. Arrive early to register and warm-up.

To play in this age group, you must be 18 years old or younger on 4/30/2011

Detroit Metro Stars 18U
City/Area:Shelby Township League:MABF
Contact:Rick Koch
rckochjr@yahoo.com
Team Info:Combination 17U-18U team
Tryout Notes:Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration

Tryout Schedule:
DateTimeLocation
8/7/201011:30 PM - 02:00 PM Bishop Gallagher Athletic Complex, Utica Rd just south of Metro Parkway(16 Mile), Clinton Township

Grand Rapid Flames 18U
City/Area:Grand Rapids League:GRABL
Contact:John Gonzalez
616-893-2464
flamesball@yahoo.com
Team Info:We are a Christian-based, competitive travel baseball club based in Grand Rapids.

Go to www.grflames.com to read our mission statement, which is the heart of what we do.

We want to develop competitive, winning teams, and also develop strong, Christian young men. We don't preach, but lead by example. In 2011 we will be celebrating our 11th year as an organization.

Players can always play up age if agreed up on by coaches and parents.

Tryout Schedule:
DateTimeLocation
8/14/201012:00 PM - 02:00 PM Riverside Park, 3100 Monroe Ave NE Grand Rapids
8/21/201012:00 PM - 02:00 PM Riverside Park, 3100 Monroe Ave NE Grand Rapids

Metro Detroit Athletics 18U
City/Area:Metro Detroit   
Contact:John Wright
mda2010@comcast.net
Team Info:The A's coaching staff consists of former college players who place an emphasis on practices during the week and competitive tournaments on the weekends.

Tournaments are selected to maximize your exposure to college recruiters and coaches.

Every graduating senior who has played for the A's in 2009 and 2010 has gone on to play college ball from D1 to NAIA.

If your goal is improve as a player and play collegiate baseball contact Coach John Wright.
Tryout Notes:Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the tryout to register.

Tryout Schedule:
DateTimeLocation
8/15/201002:00 PM Plymouth-Canton High School, 8415 N Canton Center Rd, Canton

Michigan Blue Jays 18U
City/Area:Ypsilanti League:KVBSA
Contact:Tom Dishman
734.646.3820
tdish07@yahoo.com
Team Info:Provide an environment for every player to improve their skill as far as their talent and determination allows.

Continue our success as one of the top three teams in Michigan with top 5 finish in a national tournament.

Prepare the players for strong and successful high school and careers and prepare them for college baseball.

Represent our sponsors, coaches and families by demonstrating good sportsmanship, hustle and respect for the game of baseball.

Visit the Blue Jays on Facebook.
Tryout Notes:Pre-registration begins 30 minutes before tryout.

Tryout Schedule:
DateTimeLocation
7/31/201005:00 PM - 07:00 PM EMU Recreation Complex, 100 Westview St, Ypsilanti

Michigan Bulls 18U
City/Area:Farmington League:KVBSA
Contact:Sean Gallagher
seangallagher@michiganbulls.com
Team Info:Off-season work outs will be at the Bullpen Baseball Academy and will run from November through the end of February, 1-3 practices per week.

Practices will involve development of all fundamentals, strategies/mental approaches and baseball specific strength and conditioning.

In-season we will play tournaments every weekend (5-8 in total) starting in June with league games, scrimmages or practices during the week.

There will also be a fall baseball program for our players to participate in starting in the middle of August and running through the middle of October.

Potential Tournaments: Great Black Swamp Classic (Bowling Green, OH), Comerica Park Invitational (Bulls host), Ultimate Strike Zone (EMU), Great Lakes Challenge, East Cobb Showcase (Marietta, GA)
Coaching Staff:Head Coach: Bobby Marten / Frank Gallagher
Tryout Notes:All defensive positions are open to try-out. To participate in try-outs, please visit the Bulls website and submit the 2011 Try Out Form. Contact Sean for private tryout.

Tryout Schedule:
DateTimeLocation
8/7/201012:00 PM - 03:00 PM Ford Field, 33771 Lyndon St, Livonia - Field 1