If you have not done so, we recommend you look around the website for information on our program and watch our 2021/2022 Program Presentation.
Note: In the presentation, there is mention of Tryouts on June 6, but since the presentation, we have decided to move to a personalized tryout approach where you can sign up for a tryout slot at your convenience.
If you are unsure what your player's 2021/2022 travel baseball age is --- it is whatever their age is on April 30, 2022. You can also take a look at our League Ages page for an easier date of birth breakdown for each age.
Some quick notes and concepts before you dive into the specifics of your player's program age:
Some quick notes and concepts before you dive into the specifics of your player's program age:
- We believe in teams and the power of building chemistry within a team, therefore our end goal is always to get each group of players to point where they have consistent teammates and that consistent voice of a manager.
- We also believe in competition and earning it, but also being inclusive where the player / family are willing to work hard to get better. Please review (below) the format we use for our most developmental team at each age (9U - 14U).
- We are a baseball family and our mutual commitments is what develops the culture that enables teams to grow and families to have a great experienced with the San Diego Hawks. Feedback is welcome and an integral part of our growth as a program.
- We believe in promoting players from within the program but established travel ball players looking for a program that is a better fit for their family, will be placed on the appropriate team during the tryout process.
ALL ages based on 2021/2022 travel ball age (whatever your player's age is on April 30, 2022)
High School Program (15U - 18U)
The most developmental team at each age (9U - 13U) will use the following new model:
High School Program (15U - 18U)
- Starting in June 2021, our high school program will begin, in partnership with the BPA Sports Group.
- We are actively adding players to our Summer High School program and have flexible plans to support each player.
- Find out more here : High School & College Prep Program
- Our 14U program will consist of two teams (14U and 14U Navy).
- An open competition between all players in the program will begin when we start practices in mid-August and we will split the 14U program into 2 teams in September.
- Our 13U program will consist of two teams (13U and 13U Navy).
- An open competition between all players in the program will begin when we start practices in mid-August and we will split the 13U program into 2 teams in September.
- Our 12U program will consist of three teams (12U, 12U Navy & 12U White)
- Our top 12U team has a fairly established roster, but there are some spots available for experienced baseball players.
- An open competition between all other players in the program will begin when we start practices in mid-August and we will split the 12U program into 3 teams in September.
- Our 11U program will consist of 3 or 4 teams
- Our top 11U team has a fairly established roster, but there are some spots available for experienced baseball players.
- An open competition between all other players in the program will begin when we start practices in mid-August and we will split the 11U program into 3 or 4 teams in September.
- Our 10U program will consist of two teams (10U, 10U Navy)
- An open competition between all players in the program will begin when we start practices in mid-August and we will split the 10U program into 2 teams in September.
- San Diego Hawks Founder, Mark Strauch, will manage our 10U program.
- Our 9U program will consist of two teams (9U, 9U Navy)
- Our top 9U team has a core group of players that is playing at a high level. New players and existing players in the program will compete when we start practices in mid-August and we will split off our top 9U team in September.
- 9U players that do not make the top team, will continue to compete as part of a 4 team Fall inter-Hawks league where top performing players will get opportunities to play against other travel ball programs.
- Our younger Junior Hawks will compete as part of a 4 team Fall inter-Hawks league where top performing players will get opportunities to play against other travel ball programs.
- For more information on our Juniors Hawks program.
- Our top performing players that are 7U and 8U age eligible will likely receive additional game and tournament opportunities in our Fall and Winter seasons.
The most developmental team at each age (9U - 13U) will use the following new model:
- 14 players per roster. No practice-only players.
- All players are full participants in practices and complete access to the player development program
- Games will utilize a 10 player lineup, with subs. All players play and get at least 1 at bat, and 6 outs in the field. This will spur competition to be a "not subbed" player.
- There will be a feedback mechanism so each player and family understands what the player can work on to receive more playing time.
- This system rewards the top performing players and creates a much more competitive game environment.
- These teams will NOT receive inferior coaching or less attention from the club.