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MBA Travel Teams: Program Overview

This guide provides an overview of the MBA Summer and Fall Travel Team programs as well as our Hybrid Teams, outlining training, competition, and key objectives for each age group.

Summer Travel Teams (13u-18u)

Off-Season Training (November – April)

  • Indoor Practices: Teams practice once per week beginning in early November. Youth teams (13U-14U) practice until early April; High School teams (15u-18u) practice until their respective high school seasons start.
  • Facility Access: Players receive complimentary access to the MBA facility for additional practice during designated hours.
  • Training Discounts: Players also receive discounted rates on all additional training programs.

In-Season Tournament Play (June – July)

  • Practices: 1-2 team practices per week, typically held at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Wauwatosa or at MBA.
  • 13u/14u Teams: Participate in 4-5 weekend tournaments from late April through July, plus compete in a local weekday league.
  • High School Teams (15u-18u): Play in 6 tournaments from early June through early August.
  • Travel: All teams will travel, and players should be prepared for some tournaments to require overnight stays. MBA teams primarily compete in the Upper Midwest (Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota). The extent of travel varies by team age and caliber.

Fall Travel Teams (16u-18u)

Our Fall Season focuses on critical goals for player development and future opportunities.

  • Tournaments: Teams will play 20+ games in both tournament and exhibition settings, maximizing exposure and development while being flexible for multi-sport athletes.
  • College Showcase: We host a college showcase at the end of the Fall season for Sophomores-Seniors, providing an opportunity for players to perform in front of numerous college scouts.
  • Player Development: Our staff is dedicated to helping each player make significant improvements to their game.
  • Competitive Repetition: We maximize live innings for each player, understanding this is a crucial aspect of improvement, especially given Wisconsin’s weather limitations.
  • College Recruiting: We actively assist players and their families in navigating the college recruiting process, aiming to open as many doors as possible for their continued careers.

 

Fall Travel Teams (13u-15u)

This program introduces players to the “MBA Way” and provides valuable live innings.

  • League Play: Our 13-15u Fall Teams participate in a competitive local league.
  • Program Focus: Introduce players to our program philosophy and maximize their live game experience.

Additional Details (All Fall Teams)

  • Practices: All Fall Teams practice once per week. Practices are most often held indoors at Milwaukee Baseball Academy, but may also be conducted outdoors depending on team needs and weather.

MBA Hybrid Teams

Have a team that wants to stay together and enjoy all that MBA has to offer on the development, facility, and administrative side? MBA offers flexible partnership opportunities designed to enhance your experience and development. This program is available for teams of all age levels, from 10u through high school.

 

  • Coaching Role: You retain your role as the head coach for all games and regular season practices.
  • Administrative Support: MBA manages all administrative tasks, including fee collection, registration for leagues and tournaments, and coordination of uniforms and spirit wear.
  • Off-Season Training & Coaching: Includes practices led by MBA’s paid coaching staff at our indoor facility. These practices run from November-March for HS teams, and November to April for youth teams.
  • Tournament and League Play: Includes tournaments and league participation, with the exact details varying by age group.
  • Branding: The team would wear the same uniforms and be featured on our website just like our Green, Navy and White teams but an example team name would be “MBA 12U-Smith” (Coach Last Name)
  • Player Benefits: Players receive 20% off all MBA lessons and camps.


If this interests you or you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, call 414-332-3188 or email Rob Hagedorn at rob.mkebaseballacademy@gmail.com.