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10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, & 18U
 DEVELOPMENTAL TEAMS OUR GOAL
As sports have become more competitive locally and nationally, it has become more important to train and receive proper instruction year-round. 90% of Professional and Division I Athletes come from warmer climates states or countries. The main reason for this is that athletes in warmer climates train and play year-round resulting in far more superior skils than athletes from colder climates.
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By having Developmental Teams, we can help level the competitive field by providing our athletes with:
  • Facilities
  • Professional Instruction/coaching
  • Tournaments and leagues to DEVELOP their skills at the same or better rate than warmer climate athletes.
  • Training athletes 10 to 11 months of the year, which is consistent with warmer clients
Saints Development Teams will not interfere with any community, traveling or high school programs and is intended to be an additional training and developmental opportunity for players to participate in preparation for their spring and summer programs. 

The goal will be to field a minimum of one team per age (12U-18U). If numbers allow, multiple teams may be created for a certain age. If multiple teams within a certain age are not possible, participants that evaluate in the lower end for their age will be offered an alternate program.
WHAT TO EXPECT  DEVELOPMENTAL TEAMS INCLUDE
 As a member of the Saints Developmental Softball Team, athletes will be expected to participate in weekly two hour practices starting mid-August through February. This will total 18-25 practices. Practices will not be scheduled for holiday or school break weeks. Team members will receive highly-qualified instruction from former Minnesota Gophers standout Shannon Stemper plus current and former college players and Saints players and coaches. Athletes will learn proper techniques in hitting, fielding (infield and outfield), throwing, pitching, and catching. Along with position-specific training, athletes will have weight training (ages 14-18) and plyometric agility & quickness training (all ages).

Each team will participate in a Fall League, which runs five (5) weeks September through October, that includes doubleheaders on Sundays. Teams will also have the opportunity to travel on one (1) to three (3) out-of-state tournaments September-February. Travel packages will be offered through the St. Paul Saints/Saints Sports Academy using our corporate airline, hotel and ground sponsors or you may book them on your own. Travel costs may be added to athletes monthly billing option. Players will typically travel to warmer climate states or cities like Florida, Arizona, Texas, California & Las Vegas.
  • Year-round coaching and development
  • St. Paul Saints replica team uniform for fall league play and out of state tournaments
  • Weekly practices at Saints Sports Academy in Lakeville, MN (mid-August to February)
  • Participation in Fall League/ (5) Weeks/ Sunday doubleheaders September-October
  • (1) Year Membership at Saints Sports Academy
  • Unlimited use of batting cages, protable pitching mounds and fieldhouse
  • Unlimited free Basic Baseball/Softball Lessons
    • Baseball: Hitting, Pitching, Fielding/Throwing
    • Softball: Hitting, Pitching (Fastpitch), Fielding/Throwing
  • Four (4) free 1-hour Intermediate Hitting or Pitching Lessons (Exclusive offering to Team Participants only/ $328 value)
  • Free Basic Soccer and Football Lessons
  • Unlimited Soccer-Specific Speed, Strengh & Agility Training
  • Dicounts on Individual Lessons & Classes (semi-private)
  • Academy T-Shirt & Hat
  • Automatic enrollment into Team USA Baseball NTIS tryouts (17U, 15U, & 13U)
  • Automatic enrollment into MLB's Pitch, Hit & Run (Ages 7-14)
  • Professional Coaching/Instruction from St. Paul Saints Team Manager, Coaches, Current & Former Players
  • Scouting Reports
  • Video Analysis During Weekly Practices
  • Quickness, Agility, & Strength Training During Weekly Practices
  • Fall League Umpire & Field Fees
  • Dedicated page on Saints Sports Academy website
  • Family tickets to "Academy Night" at St. Paul Saints Game (dinner & access on the field before game)
 AGE GUIDELINES
Age Cutoff to determine player eligibility is December 31, 2012. Players must not reach the next age before December 31, 2012.
For example: If a player turns 15 before December 31 she will be 16U.
Players are allowed to play up from their age division, but cannot play down. Example: If a player turns 15 in January she is considered to play 14U, but is also eligible to play 16U. If she turns 15 in December, she is only eligible to play 16U.
PRICE: $1,500 TOTAL

(MAY BE PAID IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF $100/MONTH, WITH $300 DUE AT REGISTRATION)
(Price does not include out-of-state travel costs (i.e. air, travel, baggage, ground transportation, lodging, meals, tournament fees and insurance).
 PLAYER EVALUATION & TEAM SELECTION
 Location
Midway Stadium
1771 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108		 $60/Participant
*Evalution fee will not be applied towards the team fee
 OPTION #1 OPTION #2
Saturday, July 30
10U: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
12U: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
14U: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
16U: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
18U: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 13
10U: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
12U: 9:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
14U: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
16U: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
18U: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
or call 952-985-5949