VSA Softball has previously offered a Fall/Winter Development team option for 10U and 12U softball players. These teams receive the same high-level training throughout the Fall and Winter while being able to participate in our Winter League and indoor tournaments (Based on league and tournament registrations). This opportunity allows athletes to still play with their local leagues and teams in the summer as this age group will not have any spring/summer outdoor tournaments.  VSA Softball is exploring options to potentially offer 12U or 14U year-round opportunities where they would follow a similar year-round schedule as the High School teams. Based on interest, numbers and ability we may offer 10U, 12U, and 14U Fall/Winter Development teams only or year-round travel teams.

Fall Training (September-November)

We begin our training season in early September. Our focus in the fall is providing all      athletes with the necessary fundamental skills and movements needed to be a proficient athlete on the softball field. Athletes receive approximately 20 hours of training between September and December.  

Winter Training (January-early March) 

The Winter Training at VSA is the lifeblood of the program. This is where athletes fine-tune all aspects of their game. We provide position-specific training and team training. Athletes will work with position specific coaches and hitting coaches to properly prepare them for their upcoming season. Athletes also receive the opportunity to participate in Winter Leagues and potential tournaments at VSA based on league and tournament registrations. The athletes receive approximately 30 hours of training between December and March.  

Winter League 

VSA is fortunate enough to host a Winter League for 10-14U in the months of          January and February. All 10U-14U VSA Guardian Softball players will receive an opportunity to play in our Winter League as a part of their Guardian Softball Fees (Depending on league registrations). Winter League runs one night a week.

Fall/Winter/Spring Tournaments at VSA 

VSA also hosts tournaments throughout November, December, February and March. 10U-14U teams will play in at least 2 VSA hosted tournaments, with the potential of playing in 3 tournaments. 

Fall Training (September-November)

We begin our training season in early September. Our focus in the fall is providing all      athletes with the necessary fundamental skills and movements needed to be a proficient athlete on the softball field. Athletes receive approximately 20 hours of training between September and December. 

Winter Training (January-early March)

The Winter Training at VSA is the lifeblood of the program. This is where athletes fine-tune all aspects of their game. We provide position-specific training and team training. Athletes will work with position specific coaches and hitting coaches to properly prepare them for their upcoming season. Athletes also receive the opportunity to participate in Winter Leagues and potential tournaments at VSA based on league and tournament registrations. The athletes receive approximately 30 hours of training between December and March. 

Spring/Summer Trainings

VSA will provide High School athletes the opportunity to get additional work in during their High School season by providing them optional workouts to attend. Once the High School season is over, summer practices will occur once a week depending on tournament schedules. 

High School Tournament Schedules (Dates and Locations)

Our High School aged teams will begin their tournament season once the High School season is finished in early to mid-June. They will run through the end of July. They may be traveling a little bit more such as to Sioux Falls, South Dakota but other popular locations are Duluth, Twin Cities, and the Milwaukee area. Our High School tournament teams will receive a minimum of 4 tournaments.

• High-level year-round training
  • Over 80 hours of training
  • Mental Performance Training
• Minimum of 5 Spring/Summer tournaments(12U, 14U, 16U, 18U)
• Minimum of 1 indoor tournament for 10U and 12U
• 3- 30-minute individual lessons
• Guardian returnee discount program
• Guardian discount program 
• Softball Uniform Package (2 jersey tops, pants, helmet)
• Unlimited Cage, Bullpen, Field and Weight room access when available
• Recruiting (14+)
  • Assistance with recruiting profiles
  • Guidance throughout the recruiting process
  • Play in high level tournaments in front of various levels of college coaches
• Winter League Registration (dependent on age and league registration)

10U Fall/Winter Development Team

• Season will run from September-March
• Athletes will receive a minimum of 1 Fall, 1 Winter and 1 early spring Tournament at VSA.
• Same High-level training
• Over 50 hours of training
• And all other Guardian Softball Player Perks

• 10U: $1,000 (September-March)
• 12U: $2,000 (September-July)
• 14U: $2,150 (September-July)
• 16U: $2,250 (September-July)
• 18U: $2,250 (September-July)