Team Tryouts
HITZ TRYOUTS
DATES FOR THE 2023/2024 SEASON WILL BE POSTED SOON AND TRYOUTS RUN FROM MIDDLE OF JULY TILL END OF AUGUST (Fall,Spring,Summer)
HITZ Baseball and Fastpitch is expanding and we are looking for coaches and teams at all levels and age groups for the upcoming season.
State of the art training center set up for the best team and individual training. Roving instructors to assist and provide individual training also.
If interested in bringing your entire team/roster over or just looking to start a new team please email. Rob Stevenson rob@hitzbaseball.net
HITZ is also looking for paid coaches for the upcoming season, please email me for additional details at Rob@hitzbaseball.net
Teams will be posting tryout dates and times soon, teams are still playing out current season.
So please follow this page as we will be updating many times through out the weeks.
AGE GROUP is based on how old player will be on May 1st for baseball and January 1st for softball
BASEBALL-BELOW IS LIST OF TRYOUTS FOR UPCOMING 2023/24 SEASON
| TEAM NAME | DATE | LOCATION | CONTACT | OVERVIEW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8U 3N2 HITZ ELITE-HILLIARD | HITZ | HILLIARDHITZELITE@GMAIL.COM | PRE-REGISTER | |
| 9U 3N2 HITZ ELITE-Gordon | July 18th 6pm, also email for private workouts | HITZ | coachgordon1410@gmail.com | |
| 11U 3N2 HITZ ELITE Bach/Stevenson | 7/15 11-1pm and 7/17 6-8pm, email for private workout if needed | HITZ | rob@hitzbaseball.net or nicholaslee@hotmail.com | |
| 12U-HITZ Torres (Cooperstown) | Team is FULL | HITZ | coachtorres44@gmail.com | |
| 12U-Guzowski | July 31, Aug 2, Aug 7 5:30-7pm Email for private workout dates will be picked soon | HITZ | hitz.Guzowski@gmail.com | |
| 12U-TBA (Cooperstown) | HITZ | rob@hitzbaseball.net | ||
| 13U 3N2 HITZ ELITE-Stevenson | Email for private workout | HITZ | rob@hitzbaseball.net | |
| 13U HITZ-Kryscynski | email for workout looking for 2 players | HITZ | jkryscynski@gmail.com | |
| 13U HITZ-Vamvas | TEAM IS FULL | HITZ | ||
| 13U HITZ-Rondini | email for workout looking for 2 players | HITZ | rondinjp@gmail.com | |
| 13U HITZ-Turrell | TEAM IS FULL | HITZ | johnaturrell@gmail.com | |
| 15U-Simpson | DATES TBA Email for private workouts | HITZ | hitzallday@yahoo.com | |
| 15U HITZ ELITE-Dunford | DATES TBA Email for private workouts | HITZ | jeremy.dunford2222@gmail.com | |
| 17U-Filzek | team is looking for players to complete roster please email for workouts | HITZ | jcfilzek@gmail.com | |
| 18U-VAGI | emai for private tryouts | HITZ | owenvagi6@gmail.com |
SOFTBALL-List of teams looking for players
| TEAM NAME | DATE | LOCATION | CONTACT | OVERVIEW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16U-Rybicki | email for private workout looking for 2 players | HITZ | darybicki@yahoo.com or 586-438-1200 | |
| 14U-Rickert | Looking for players, all positions open Tryouts will be July19th and 20th 6-8pm | HITZ | jrickert02@comcast.net |
First of all I want to start by saying how proud I am of our players achievements over the years and how excited I am for every new season to come. The growth of our players along with our organization, has been reflected by multiple tournament championships, league championships and many college signings.
I want to extend my thanks to all coaches, player and parents in our organization. You are among the best youth baseball and softball have to offer. Your contributions to our growth as an organization is invaluable.
I love walking around the facility and seeing players at all age levels, excited to enter our facility and work/train to get better. It gives me chills and goose bumps as I just love watching all these players train and get better at the sport they love.
Admittedly I am biased, but I truly feel we have the best training facility in the area. We are working hard to make strides as we grow as an organization, so look to see more additions and improvements to the facility.
Thanks Rob Stevenson- Director/Owner of HITZ
Our Mission
INSPIRE-DEVELOP-ACHIEVE
Our mission is to provide opportunities and exposure while competing at the highest levels in youth baseball and instilling discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, honesty and integrity.
HITZ teaches their players to respect the game, work hard, and to play hard.
"You Gotta Want It"
Program Goals
Program Goals:
1. Provide each player with the opportunity to learn, develop, and improve their skills on a regular basis.
2. Provide each player with an atmosphere that encourages mental, social, and emotional maturity.
3. Field successful teams at all levels.
4. Prepare players for high school and college advancement.
Philosophy Statement:
The HITZ Baseball and Softball Club focuses on consistent hard work and striving to become a better ballplayer. We believe in pushing your teammates to be better, picking them up when they are down, and always believing in yourself. Character is revealed in times of adversity and baseball provides that adversity. By putting these young baseball players in extremely competitive situations, we help them develop their character which will benefit them not only in baseball, but in life.
Coaching Expectations
All of our coaches are expected to work together and uphold the high standards of the program and embrace them. This includes maintaining a winning tradition both on and off the playing field!
These high standards apply to several areas including practices, conditioning, social life, and typically extend beyond the playing field when it comes to academics and giving back to the community.
Our coaches are expected to make sure their teams practices with a purpose. Preparation is important.
- Well organized and prepared.
- Previous coaching experience with proven track record of success both on and off the field.
- Comfortable working with high level athletes.
- Ability to work well with others and embrace the HITZ culture.
- Have an understanding that coaching is "managing". You must have the ability to manage people.
- **Some teams have Extensive travel required during fall & summer.
Playing With Passion
Whenever a player goes out onto the field, he cannot always control whether he gets a hit, makes an error, or gives up a home run. A big part of baseball is failure! There are, however, many things each player can control, which play a big part in his ability to be successful and play at a high level!
When a player is on the field, it is very easy to see if it is his passion and if he truly loves the game. It is also just as easy to see if he doesn’t have that passion and is ready for the game to be over with!
How is it so easy to spot the guys with passion?
1. The guys that play with passion are sprinting EVERYWHERE they go on the field. They have a ton of energy and play hard all of the time. They don’t jog out ground balls or fly balls, pout after an error or throw their helmet after a strikeout. It doesn’t mean these guys are happy with falling short, it just means these guys truly love the game and play it the right way!
2. They look like they’re having fun! The higher levels in baseball you go, the more “job-like” it becomes. However, how many times have you gone to a professional game and seen players sitting by themselves pouting? I never have! Whether it’s before the game, during, or after, those guys absolutely love every second of being a baseball player! They can often be seen laughing and playfully chiding each other. That said, it is crucial, of course, to understand the difference between having fun and goofing off.
3. He’s a good teammate. Going along the lines with #2, a player that has passion for the game rubs off on all of his teammates. He is not just focused on himself, but really enjoys watching other people be successful. His attitude is infectious and he is able to inspire others to follow his example. If you come to the field with the same attitude day in and day out, people usually like to be around you!
Every time you walk into a practice or a game, remember that you are getting an opportunity to play a GAME that you love! If you have that approach every single day, baseball will never become a job for you!