Illinois savage baseball organization provides
NO DADDY BALL! “Daddy Ball” - When a dad/parent run team, has the coach or all of the coaches’ kids playing a position or batting in a spot they desire for their own child without consideration of the development of others; usually taking the win at all cost attitudes.
ALSO
When there are 4-8 coaches, on the bench, all yelling different agendas on where the ball should go on each play and while also yelling different mechanics to each player, can be confusing and stressful.
Baseball is a negative and difficult game to play! At Savage, our team mangers and coaching staff take pride in finding the positive moments to build from, while also using the not-so-great moments to learn from. Each player is different and there is no cookie cutter mold that works on every player. Quite simply, a connection needs to be made with each player and motivating each player for success is different. Players will make physical and mental mistakes, and it is our job, at Savage Baseball, to correct them and help them learn without beating them down mentally. Great coaching encompasses the ability to bring the best out of each player while keeping a humble balance of trying to win. At Savage Baseball, we give each player avenues to develop and succeed through opportunities. Who knows what these players will become as the get older! Physical growth takes places over time, but mental growth can happen in seconds!
Age-Appropriate Strength Training
Speed and Agility
Proper form and techniques ONLY
Not your regular yoga - Yoga specifically designed for an athletic build (think sports specific!)
Age-Appropriate Balance and Flexibility
Mental and physical connection to encourage resilience
John Ely Pitching former LA Dodger and Chicago White Sox AA Pitching Coach
Many former and current Collegiate coaches
Access to PoWerHouse Training Facility
3 tunnels
Weight Training Room
Paid professional coaches in every dugout
Additional private training opportunities available upon request
Off-season training
8th Grade and High School teams receive training to develop mechanics and skills for all areas of the game, including hitting, pitching, and fielding. Teams also receive speed and agility training focused on enhancing baseball performance in addition to strength training (age appropriate). Training typically lasts 8-9 weeks (December through February) at the high school level. Training MUST end prior to High School spring tryouts. Training will be 3 days a week.
8u -13u At the younger levels, training starts in January and continues throughout the season. Training will be 3 days a week.
Coach Training
Savage Baseball will work with managers and their staff to increase their coaching skills at the high school level. Training will vary with each coaching staff depending on their level of experience and understanding of the game. We will train our coaches on models set forth by Illinois Savage Baseball inspired by Many collegiate and professional teams.