Timnath Cubs Summer Ball 2026 Program Vision
Overview
Focus on player development, competition, and team culture
Aligned with Timnath Cubs values and long-term growth of the program and success of Spring Season
Focus on player development, competition, and team culture
Aligned with Timnath Cubs values and long-term growth of the program and success of Spring Season
Team Structure
18U Team
High-level competitive team
Plays a highly competitive schedule
Plans for 1–2 out-of-state tournaments (e.g., Perfect Game, Pathways)
Expectation: Player commitment to high performance and preparation for post-high school play
Emphasis on leadership, mental game, and college exposure
High-level competitive team
Plays a highly competitive schedule
Plans for 1–2 out-of-state tournaments (e.g., Perfect Game, Pathways)
Expectation: Player commitment to high performance and preparation for post-high school play
Emphasis on leadership, mental game, and college exposure
16U Team
Strong local schedule with focus on competitiveness and player growth
Participation in 1 out-of-state tournament
Continued emphasis on skill development and game IQ
Preparation for varsity-level play
Strong local schedule with focus on competitiveness and player growth
Participation in 1 out-of-state tournament
Continued emphasis on skill development and game IQ
Preparation for varsity-level play
15U Team (Incoming Freshmen)
Local-only schedule
Emphasis on individual development and fundamentals
Focus on preparing for high school baseball
Developmental playing time prioritized over results
Team bonding and confidence-building atmosphere
Local-only schedule
Emphasis on individual development and fundamentals
Focus on preparing for high school baseball
Developmental playing time prioritized over results
Team bonding and confidence-building atmosphere
Practice and Weights
Practices begin in late May (after spring season)
1-2 practices per week per team depending on level
2-3 weight lifting sessions per week
Practices begin in late May (after spring season)
1-2 practices per week per team depending on level
2-3 weight lifting sessions per week
Tournament & Game Scheduling
Balanced number of games per team (based on age and goals)
Carefully selected tournaments to match team level
Balanced number of games per team (based on age and goals)
Carefully selected tournaments to match team level
Player Expectations
Commitment to team schedule and full participation
Accountability in effort, attitude, and behavior
Maintaining a growth mindset and focus on learning
Representing Timnath Cubs with sportsmanship and pride
Commitment to team schedule and full participation
Accountability in effort, attitude, and behavior
Maintaining a growth mindset and focus on learning
Representing Timnath Cubs with sportsmanship and pride
Parent Communication & Involvement
Team meetings TBD to review expectations and logistics
Ongoing communication via Band App
Volunteer and fundraising opportunities
Team meetings TBD to review expectations and logistics
Ongoing communication via Band App
Volunteer and fundraising opportunities
Uniforms & Gear
Summer Practice Shirt
Two Jerseys
Two Hats
Summer Practice Shirt
Two Jerseys
Two Hats
Budget
Estimated player fees per level TBD (with out-of-state travel in mind)
Estimated player fees per level TBD (with out-of-state travel in mind)
Key Dates & Timeline
Tryouts: 15U tryout on July 23rd 5pm at Timnath High School
Team selections finalized by late fall 2025
Parent meetings and gear orders in early spring
Practice begins late May
Games begin in early June, run through July
Tryouts: 15U tryout on July 23rd 5pm at Timnath High School
Team selections finalized by late fall 2025
Parent meetings and gear orders in early spring
Practice begins late May
Games begin in early June, run through July