Mission Fastpitch Tryouts for the 2023-24 Season

Register to tryout on August 7, 2023 in the morning, midday or early evening.

OPEN HOUSE this Thursday from 6:00-8:30pm. You are invited!
Come meet coaches, see our facility and talk to current parents and players.
14600 Martin Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

The Mission Experience

We continuously ask the question, “How can we make this even better?”  That question has resulted in several ways Mission is unique:

  • Mental fitness training led by our coaching staff and a licensed sports psychologist

  • Multi-sport athletes priority is their in-season sport. We have many successful players who play volleyball, basketball, hockey, DECA and more in our program. We love multi-sport athletes as they are some of the most gifted players we have.

  • Communication is Key

    • Coaches will communicate well with players and parents

    • Instructors are hired for their ability to teach and communicate

    • Guiding principles and expectations are communicated to all

    • Schedule is generally set months prior to each season

  • Positive coaches whom are dedicated to:

    • Helping your daughter reach her goals

    • Maintain good mental health

    • Improving as a teammate and human

  • College recruiting help including:

    • Dedicated recruiting director with open hours

    • 10 webinars on Sunday evenings throughout the year.

    • Sportsrecruit and FieldLevel profiles

    • Showcase tournaments

    • Guidance from current & former college players and coaches

  • Mission Training Facility

    • Our own space to call ‘home’ available to Mission athletes year-round

    • 6,000 square feet of turf and top-level training room

    • Team practices throughout the winter

    • Optional Individual training available with priority for Mission athletes

    • Weight lifting, speed and agility training from professionals

    • Rapsodo Pitching Monitor

    • Blast Motion Swing analytics tools

    • Small group Pitching and Catching training included at no extra fee

    • We also rent out the U of M indoor facility for full-field games and team training in Winter

  • Player Committees

    • Players actually help run the club and learn life skills in the following committees: leadership, marketing & website, social media, administration, and player development.

  • Travel Nationally

    • Our top teams travel nationally 2-4 times per year

    • Past destinations have included Florida, Tennessee, New Jersey, Colorado, Chicago, Wisconsin, Peoria, South Dakota, Kansas City and Iowa

    • Activities on trips include: white water rafting, zip line, laser tag, pickle ball, picnics and sports events

  • Mission Style

    • Three styles of cool uniforms with player names

    • 3D logos on helmets

    • Free Lululemon training shirt, plus 50% additional Lulu merch!

  • Philosophy

    • Teams exist for the players (not coaches or parents)

    • Built-in time to socialize at team practices and training as well as outside of practice

    • Process for feedback and accountability for parents, players, coaches and director

The core focus for Mission is on developing girls into young ladies in an environment where they have a positive experience.

What to Expect in 2023-2024:

  • Sept-October (Fall season)

    • Measurement of arm speed, running speed, & exit velocity.

    • Integrated mental fitness training begins

    • Multiple practices per week (2-3) starting in Sept.

    • Training at Mission Training Facility

    • Multiple Showcase Events (16U-18U)

    • Under-the-Lights games at Excelsior Commons

    • Mission Media Day (professional photo shoot)

  • Nov-December Training

    • Position-specific training multiple times per week at Mission Training Center

      • Pitching, Catching, Infield, Outfield & Hitting, Strength & Speed

    • Optional dome league

    • Time off around holidays

  • January-March Training

    • Weekly training at the University of MN & Mission Training Center

    • Multiple nights of hitting training in small groups of 4-6

    • Weekly Pitching & Catching training

    • Speed & strength training twice per week

    • Optional dome league

    April-May (School ball season)

    • Players playing high school are off

    • Players not playing high school play on Mission Spring team(s)

    June - Aug (Summer season)

    • Weekend tournaments (6-7) including 2-3 require travel

    • Two or three team practices per week at fields in the SW metro.

    • Two or more college showcase tournaments at 16U and 18U, 1-2 at 14u level depending on team schedule

Team Fee:

  • The annual team fee for 2023-24 will be $3,000 - 3,500 for 14U-18U and 12U fee is $2,750, split out into 10 monthly payments. This includes mental fitness, strength training, small group pitching, hitting and catching and more.

  • Additional costs for first-year players to cover uniforms, helmet, bag, etc will be about $375.

  • We offer multiple fundraising opportunities where players have earned between $100-$1,000+.

  • Partial scholarships for financial assistance always available, just ask.

2021 14U Minnesota Gold League State Champions - played at the U of M Stadium

“You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself, your own highest standards, and when you reach your limits, that is real joy.”
— Arthur Ashe