OUR ORGANIZATION IS STRUCTURED TO PROVIDE PLAYERS WITH TAILORED OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT BASED ON THEIR SKILLS, COMMITMENT, AND GOALS. EACH LEVEL IS DESIGNED TO HELP PLAYERS ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL WHILE PREPARING FOR THE NEXT STAGE OF THEIR BASEBALL JOURNEY. BELOW IS AN OUTLINE OF OUR TEAM LEVELS AND EXPECTATIONS:
Coach Pitch DEVELOPMENT (6U-8U)
Team LeveL
COMPETITION: AA/D3 and/or OPEN tournaments
FOCUS: Introducing baseball at a competitive level to the early ages
EXPECTATIONS:
Players are required to participate in ALL team training
Players are expected to explore additional individual & small group training opportunities
Emphasis on introducing competitive baseball to build a solid foundation
Season Structure
FALL SEASON
6 TOURNAMENTS
WEEKLY INDOOR
WEEKLY FIELD
SPRING/SUMMER SEASON
8 TOURNAMENTS
WEEKLY INDOOR
WEEKLY FIELD
PLAYER DUES: $175 MONTHLY* + UNIFORM
THE LOT TX NON-PEAK PLAYER MEMBERSHIP ($150 MONTHLY FEE WAIVED)
YOUTH TEAMS (9U-12U)
Team Levels
FOUNDATIONAL TEAMS (AA)
COMPETITION: AA/D3 tournaments & weekly league play (REQUIRED)
FOCUS: Building player proficiency in fundamentals (Fielding, Pitching, Hitting, Catching & Baserunning)
EXPECTATIONS:
Players are required to participate in ALL team training
Players are expected to participate in additional individual & small group training opportunities
Emphasis on introducing competitive baseball to build a solid foundation
ADVANCED TEAMS (AAA)
COMPETITION: OPEN/AAA/D2 tournaments & weekly league play (REQUIRED)
FOCUS: Emphasizing team-based situation play and strategic execution in competitive settings
EXPECTATIONS:
Players are required to participate in ALL team training
Players are expected to work with specialized hitting and position instructors on a recurring basis
Commitment to mastering advanced techniques and game strategies
ELITE TEAMS (Majors)
COMPETITION: OPEN/Majors/D1 tournaments and weekly league play (OPTIONAL)
EXPECTATIONS:
Players are required to participate in ALL team training
Players are required to work with specialized hitting and position instructors on a recurring basis
Players are expected to be dedicated to physical conditioning and mental preparation.
Elevated level of play featuring larger team sizes and ongoing competition for time on the field and in the batting order
Season Structure
FALL SEASON
8 LEAGUE PLAY GAMES
4 TOURNAMENTS
WEEKLY INDOOR
WEEKLY FIELD
SPRING/SUMMER SEASON
12 LEAGUE PLAY GAMES
7 TOURNAMENTS
WEEKLY INDOOR
WEEKLY FIELD
PLAYER DUES: $225 MONTHLY* + UNIFORM
THE LOT TX NON-PEAK PLAYER MEMBERSHIP ($150 MONTHLY FEE WAIVED)
High School Prep TEAMS
Team LeveL
COMPETITION: Varies
FOCUS: Led by an independent coach with an emphasis on preparing middle school students for high school baseball
EXPECTATIONS:
Players are required to participate in ALL team training
Players are required to work with specialized hitting and position instructors on a recurring basis
Players are expected to be dedicated to physical conditioning and mental preparation.
Elevated level of play featuring larger team sizes and ongoing competition for time on the field and in the batting order
Season Structure
FALL SEASON
6 TOURNAMENTS
Weekly INDOOR
Weekly FIELD
SPRING/SUMMER SEASON
7 TOURNAMENTS
12 LEAGUE PLAY GAMES
WEEKLY INDOOR
WEEKLY FIELD
PLAYER DUES: $250 MONTHLY* + UNIFORM
THE LOT TX NON-PEAK PLAYER MEMBERSHIP ($150 MONTHLY FEE WAIVED)
SCOUT TEAMs (MAJORS)
Nationally competitive teams led by an independent coaching staff that will compete in high profile national events across the country. Team members will be trained by DFW’s top trainers in pitching, catching, fielding and hitting.
COMPETITION: Majors Tournaments
FOCUS: Elite competition and showcasing of North Texas talent for scouts and recruiters
Team Formation:
Players will be graded and selected by independent coaches through a multi-stage evaluation process. Rosters are expected to consist of players from Texas Sandlot and other organizations across North Texas. a minimum of 60% of available roster spots will be offered to existing Texas Sandlot players.
PRACTICES:
12-18 Team Practices (Fridays)
TENTATIVE Schedule:
SEPTEMBER: PG North Texas Super Regional - Mansfield, TX
OCTOBER: PG Hurricane HARVEY Memorial Super Regional - Houston, TX
FEBRUARY: PG Houston 1000 Super Regional - Houston, TX
MARCH: PG North Texas Super Regional - Mansfield, TX
MAY: PG North Texas Super Regional - Mansfield, TX
SUMMER: TBD
PLAYER DUES: VARIES DEPENDING ON SCHEDULE* (UNIFORMS ARE INCLUDED)
THE LOT TX NON-PEAK PLAYER MEMBERSHIP ($150 MONTHLY FEE WAIVED)