Travel Baseball
New Canaan Travel Baseball represents one of the the largest and most successful travel baseball programs in the country and is geared for players seeking a highly competitive baseball experience. Tryouts occur in November for the following Spring/Summer season.
Program Enhancements for 2025
Professionally Run Preseason Workouts
Coaches from Connecticut Baseball Club and New Canaan High School will oversee all preseason activities.
The coaching roster includes: Mitch Hoffman, Anthony Bloss (NCHS Head Coach), Jay Devito (NCHS Assistant Coach), Aaron Gallo (NCHS Assistant Coach), Isiah Daubon (Sacred Heart University Assistant Coach), Tyler Caserta (Fordham University Assistant Coach), along with current NCHS players and other coaches.
Individual Player Development Focus
Pre-season workouts will run in a format based on player development and establishing consistent skill foundations. The sessions will be “workouts” and not necessarily “team” specific, allowing players to receive work at various positions and further develop the foundational skills.
The focus will be on small group stations to maximize player repetitions and provide a platform for development.
Workouts will be overseen by Connecticut Baseball Club and NCHS coaches.
Team coaches will also participate to understand drills, techniques and progressions, allowing for coaching consistency across our program.
Additional Team-Specific Workouts
Availability for team-specific workouts on select Sundays. These sessions will be overseen by Connecticut Baseball Club staff and Mitch Hoffman helping prepare teams and coaches for the upcoming season.
Individual Hitting, Pitching and Catching Sessions
(Limited availability and no refunds)
Individual Hitting Clinics on Tuesdays
Two five-week offerings each limited to 12 players per session
- 8U/9U: 6:00-6:45p
- 10U/11U: 6:45-7:30p
- 12U/13U: 7:30-8:15p
- 14U: 8:00-9:00p
Individual Pitching/Clinics on Saturdays
One five-week offering limited to 20 pitchers and 10 catchers
New 13U/14U Program
7th and 8th grade Program designed for 13- and 14-year old players preparing for the 60/90 field experience. Following pre-season workouts (day/time below), spring workouts will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after NCHS baseball practices.
Program Details
Commitment & Expectations
- We are supportive of multi-sport athletes, but players are expected to prioritize New Canaan Baseball when conflicts arise in the Spring and Summer season
- Players must be active participants in the spring house baseball league to be eligible for New Canaan Travel Baseball
- Players must live in, or attend school in, New Canaan to be eligible
Ages
Eligible birthdates for each age level:
8U: 5/1/2016 - 4/30/2017
9U: 5/1/2015 - 4/30/2016
10U: 5/1/2014 - 4/30/2015
11U: 5/1/2013 - 4/30/2014
12U: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2013
13/14U: 5/1/2010 - 4/30/2012
Program details for 7U will be shared at a later date.
Tryouts
- Tryouts will be held in two sessions. Players are expected to attend both sessions.
- The cost for tryouts is $50.
- Team selections will be made by mid December.
- Each age group will consist of 1-2 teams.
Pre-Season Workouts
- January - March
- One workout per week
- Indoors at BVSA
2024 Pre-Season Schedule:
8U: Sat, 2-3p
9U: Wed, 5-6:30p
10U: Wed, 6:30-8p
11U: Fri, 6-7:30p
12U: Fri, 6-7:30p
13/14U: Sun, 10-11:30a
Spring -Summer Season
- April - late July
- Cal Ripken Tournament Trail for Red teams beginning in mid-June
- Eligible 10U and 12U World Series teams could extend through mid August
Contact
For further information, contact Mitch Hoffman.
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