9U-14U Travel Team Players

The Dragons 9U-14U Travel Team Players program is dedicated to teaching the game of baseball to players with advanced skills for their age in an environment that fosters player development, a sound mental understanding of the game, and good teamwork.

• Competitive Tournament Schedule

• Organized team practices based on proprietary Dragons-developed curriculum for each age group

• Private, exclusive Membership to the Dragons Baseball Academy, our new 6,000+ sq.ft. indoor training facility

• Year-round weekly group or semi-private clinics focusing on specific aspects of the game, including targeted hitting, pitching or exercise programs

• Unlimited access to the new indoor Dragons Baseball Academy during business hours (with the ability to schedule online) with the use of pitching machines and equipment at no additional charge

• Assessment for strength with injury prevention through our partnership with Health Professionals

• Individual player assessments using Sports Metrics

• Health and wellness education

• Optional Performance Clinics taught by outside Professional Instructors (à la carte)

• Private Lessons upon request with qualified instructors at a reduced fee

• Physical Therapy services as needed with a Free Initial Consultation

High School Players ( Grad Year Teams)

The Dragons High School Players program is for high school year players who want to elevate their game and play at the collegiate level. Our teams receive maximum exposure and attendance at the top local and regional tournament and showcase events.

• Competitive Tournament and Showcase Schedule to maximize college exposure

• Organized team practices based on a proprietary Dragons-developed curriculum for high school players

• Advanced player development and increased instruction on the mechanics of baseball, such as hitting, fielding, pitching, catching and throwing techniques, in preparation for playing collegiate-level baseball

• Ongoing recruiting guidance including a College Recruiting Platform

• College recruitment seminars

• Access to a national database of college coaches (Divisions 1, 2, 3 and NAIA)

• Optional development of online third-party Player Profile page with verified statistics, scouting report, headshot photo and action video

• Private, exclusive Membership to the Dragons Baseball Academy, our new 6,000+ sq.ft. indoor training facility

• Year-round weekly group or semi-private clinics focusing on specific aspects of the game, including targeted hitting, pitching or exercise programs

• Unlimited access to the new indoor Dragons Baseball Academy during business hours (with the ability to schedule online) with the use of pitching machines and equipment no additional charge

• Assessment for strength with injury prevention through our partnership with Health Professionals

• Optional Performance Clinics taught by outside Professional Instructors (à la carte)

• Private Lessons upon request with qualified instructors at a reduced fee

• Physical Therapy services as needed with a Free Initial Consultation

• Tryouts held late October of previous year

• For ages 9U-11U, season runs January through mid-October

• For ages 12U-15U and High School Players, season runs January through mid-October, with a break for school baseball in the Spring

• 1-2 weekly team practices

• Approx. 13 tournaments and/or showcases

The Dragons have created an exciting annual MLB-style Season that begins in January and concludes in mid-October. This structure better serves our member families, delivers more baseball value and allows us to schedule the majority of our outdoor baseball during the optimal weather months of May through September.

Winter Team Skills Training Program: January through March
Our season kicks off in January with a 12-week indoor Winter Team Skills Training Program. Baseball players are made in the off-season, and our winter program is invaluable in the development of the Dragons baseball players.

For players interested in additional specific winter training, there are multiple optional programs and clinics offered. Optional programs are à la carte and include:

• Plyometric Training

• Catcher Training

• Pitcher Training

• Arm Care and Development Program (Weighted Ball Program)

• One-on-One Hitting Sessions with Coach Tony Laurento, Coach Jordan Pennings and additional Certified Instructors

Tournaments, Showcases & Outdoor Team Practice: April through mid-October
Team practices move outdoors in early April, with the tournament and showcase season beginning in April and continuing through mid-October. “Off Periods” are incorporated into each team schedule to allow for family vacations and any rescheduling of canceled events.

Team practices are held once or twice per week, usually at our home fields in West Chester or inside the Dragons Baseball Academy, our new 6,000+ sq.ft. indoor training facility. Dragons teams play in approx. 13 local and out-of-state tournaments in New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, at venues such as The Ripken Experience Aberdeen, Perfect Game, Triple Crown Sports and Diamond Nation, Sports At The Beach and Cooperstown Dreams Park (12U only).

Tryouts are held in late October of the previous year. Limited Tryouts may also be held in June to fill any open roster spots for the Fall tournament season.

Team Fees
The West Chester Dragons are proud to be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and team fees are kept to a minimum. The annual 2024 Season cost ranges from $2,500-$2,995, divided into affordable installment payments. Costs vary by team depending on the tournaments and/or showcases entered, field rentals, league fees, coaching fees, insurance and other factors. This program is not a profit-making organization.