- Tryout information for the 2026–2027 season is available now. Visit our tryouts page to register.
| Category | 14U | 12U | 11U | 10U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practices | 2x/week (Oct–Dec) 3x/week (Jan–Mar) 1x/week (Apr–Jul) |
2x/week (Oct–Feb) 1x/week (Mar–Jul) |
2x/week (Oct–Feb) 1x/week (Mar–Jul) |
2x/week (Oct–Feb) 1x/week (Mar–Jul) |
| VeloTech Sessions | 22 sessions | 25 sessions | 17 sessions | 15 sessions |
| Tournaments | 8 (24+ games) | 9 (27+ games) | 8 (24+ games) | 7 (21+ games) |
| League | Yes (22 games + tournament) | No | No | No |
| LL Friendly? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Player Fees | $2,900 | $2,350 rtn $2,550 new |
$2,100 rtn $2,350 new |
$2,250 |
- All coaches are 100% volunteer. We do partner with VeloTech and their professional coaches for indoor training.
- We encourage players to participate in multiple sports and do our best to schedule around other sport seasons.
- Most tournaments are held between Chehalis and Everett through Top Tier Sports. Teams may have one or more "travel" tournaments that require overnight travel and a hotel stay.
- Valley Nine Sports is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Why should I play for Valley Nine?
We focus on long-term development — teaching not just baseball fundamentals but how to be great teammates and competitors. Winning isn’t everything; our goal is to help players develop the right way while maintaining their passion for the sport.
What teams will you have for the 2027 season?
Is there a tryout to join?
Why is payment needed so early in the season?
What are the payment options?
There are two payment plans:
- Pay in Full — Pay the full season amount (including the $500 non-refundable deposit) all at once when you join or rejoin.
- Payment Plan — $500 non-refundable deposit due when you join or rejoin, then 40% of the remaining balance due August 31st, 30% due October 31st, and 30% due January 31st. Note there is an additional fee for using the split payment option.
Why is there a $500 non-refundable deposit?
Are coaches paid?
Why is practicing so expensive?
Does Valley Nine take donations?
Where will tournaments be held?
How much playing time will my son get?
Will the program interfere with Little League?
Our 14U program runs a full select schedule and is not Little League friendly. The 14U team practices and competes at the same frequency year-round, including during the Little League season.
Can my son play on a second select baseball team?
Will the program interfere with football, soccer, or basketball?
Where are practices held?
What is the roster size?
- Oct – Dec: 2 practices per week
- Jan – Mar: 3 practices per week
- Apr – Jul: 1–2 practices per week
- 22 indoor sessions at VeloTech with professional coaching
- 8 tournaments (24+ games) — run primarily through Top Tier Sports
- Top Tier League — 22+ regular season games plus a league tournament
- 6+ scrimmages throughout the season
- 3 uniform sets
- Team sweatshirt
- Practice uniform
- New helmet and gear bag
- Mandatory throwing shutdown (Aug – Oct). Player health and arm longevity are a priority. All players are required to take a full 3-month break from throwing — no baseball throwing from August through October. This gives arms the recovery time they need after a long season.
- October practices will ramp up gradually. When we return in October, practices will focus on agility, hitting, and fielding fundamentals — all without throwing. Full practices, including throwing, resume in November once arms are rested and ready.
- We are starting slower this fall — 2 practices per week. Coming off a full season, we want to ease back in. Two practices per week gives players and families a more manageable schedule while still building momentum heading into the winter.
- Practices will be 2 hours. We are shortening practices from 3 hours to 2 hours this season. We will move to a more focused, high energy and high quality reps in a shorter window than last season’s extended sessions where we introduced a lot of new things.
- Our target roster size is 14 players. A larger roster gives us more flexibility to manage injuries and also allows us to better protect pitchers. If a player threw a high pitch count the day before in a tournament, we can give their arm a rest out in the field the next day without hurting the team’s ability to compete.
- League games (focus: development) — Playing time will be distributed as evenly as possible across all players. Players may be used at more than one position during league play, though we will lean toward playing each player at their strongest position more often.
- Tournaments (focus: competing) — Players will be placed at the positions that give the team the best chance to win. Some players may see more time at infield or outfield depending on where they contribute most. Pitching appearances will go to the players who have been most effective in practice and prior games.
- Pool play (Day 1): We will bat 10 players. Every player will play the field for a minimum of 2 innings per game.
- Bracket play (Day 2): We will bat our best 9 hitters and play our best 9 defenders — these do not need to be the same 9 players. Players not in the starting lineup will be used wherever they can help the team most, whether that’s pinch hitting, pinch running, playing defense, or substituting into the batting order.
- All players will continue to be developed in at least 2 positions (1 infield, 1 outfield) during practice, even if game time is focused on one fielding position.
- We will continue to develop most players as pitchers. Pitching appearances in games are earned based on performance in practice and prior outings.
Player Fees — 14U
$500 non-refundable deposit when you join or rejoin
$2,400 due Aug 31
$500 non-refundable deposit when you join or rejoin
40% of remainder (~$960) due Aug 31
30% of remainder (~$720) due Oct 31
30% of remainder (~$720) due Jan 31
Additional fee applies for split payments.
Payments accepted by check or online through ClubKeepr (additional fee for online payments). Other arrangements available — reach out to discuss.
I’m a husband and father of two (ages 9 and 13) with a lifelong passion for sports. Whether it’s golf, basketball, football, volleyball, or baseball, you’ll find me either playing, watching, or coaching.
My baseball roots run deep. I picked up the game in Little League at age 5 and played through high school, spending most of those years behind the plate as a catcher. As an adult, I managed and played on a men’s 23+ wood bat team for eight years and competed in the PSSBL for two seasons, playing mostly at first base, second base, and DH.
Coaching has become just as rewarding as playing. I’ve spent eight years coaching in Valley Little League and four years at the select level, working with players from 10U through 13U.
- Oct – Feb: 2 practices per week (Tue or Thu & Sundays)
- Mar – Jul: 1 practice per week (Sundays)
- 25 indoor sessions at VeloTech with professional coaching
- 9 tournaments (27+ games) — run primarily through Top Tier Sports
- 5+ scrimmages throughout the season
- 3 uniform sets
- Team sweatshirt
- Practice uniform
- New helmet
- Our roster could expand to 13 players.
- We will move from 7 to 9 tournaments, with a couple further travel tournaments, TBD.
- VeloTechs will increase from 20 this year to 25, including some during Little League season.
- We will work to incorporate some Saturday practices/scrimmages as time and fields allow, as well as a couple weeknights during Little League season.
- Conditioning practices — no gloves, no bats!
- Scrimmages (focus: development) — Playing time will be distributed evenly. Players may be used in different positions to gain more experience.
- Tournaments (focus: competing) — Players will be placed at positions that give the team the best chance to compete. Players may play more infield or more outfield depending on their strengths and growth.
- Pool Play (Saturday): Every player is guaranteed 3 innings in the field per game. We will bat our strongest 10–12 players.
- Bracket Play (Sunday): We will play our best defenders and bat our best hitters. There is no guaranteed field time. A player could play defense but not be in the batting order, and vice versa. Players not in the starting lineup will be used wherever they can help the team most — pinch hitting, pinch running, substituting into defense or the batting order, or tracking and charting pitches.
- All players will continue to be developed in at least 2 positions (1 infield, 1 outfield) during practice.
- Most players will continue to develop as pitchers. Pitching appearances in games are earned based on performance in practice and prior outings.
Player Fees — 12U
$500 non-refundable deposit when you join or rejoin
$1,850 (rtn) or $2,050 (new) due Aug 31
$500 non-refundable deposit when you join or rejoin
40% of remainder (~$740 rtn, ~$820 new) due Aug 31
30% of remainder (~$555 rtn, ~$615 new) due Oct 31
30% of remainder (~$555 rtn, ~$615 new) due Jan 31
Additional fee applies for split payments.
Payments accepted by check or online through ClubKeepr (additional fee for online payments). Other arrangements available — reach out to discuss.
I’m excited to be heading up the 12U team for the 2027 season — my third year in the Valley Nine organization.
Baseball is a true passion. I grew up cheering for Junior in the Kingdome and secretly listening to Mariners games on the radio way past my bedtime. I still find time to play as an adult and am closing in on 10 years with my teammates in the PSSBL. I’ll never shy away from a good baseball conversation.
I’ve been a coach in Valley Little League for the last 8 seasons, working with both my son’s (11) and daughter’s (8) teams and serving as Head Coach for the League’s 10s and 11s All-Star teams. I love watching young players fall in love with the game and helping them unlock their potential. My coaching philosophy is rooted in creating a welcoming team culture, putting players in situations where they can succeed, learning from mistakes, and having fun along the way.
- Oct – Feb: 2 practices per week (Fridays & Sundays)
- Mar – Jul: 1 practice per week (Sundays)
- 17 indoor sessions at VeloTech with professional coaching
- 8 tournaments (24+ games) — run primarily through Top Tier Sports
- 6+ scrimmages throughout the season
- 2 uniform sets
- Team sweatshirt
- Practice uniform
- Program Expectations. As we move into the 2027 season, we are taking the next step as a team. We will raise expectations around both Head and Heart — our core focus on effort, focus, attitude, and coachability. With this, our coaching will become more intentional and demanding as we work to increase our competitiveness while continuing to support player development.
- Practice Schedule. Official team practices will take place once per week, beginning in October on Sundays from 2:00–4:00 PM.
- VeloTech Instruction (Fridays, 7:00–9:00 PM). Players will be divided into two groups; we will make every effort to accommodate carpooling and scheduling needs.
- Group 1: 7:00–8:00 PM
- Group 2: 8:00–9:00 PM
- Additional catcher-specific VeloTech sessions are planned (day/time TBD).
- Pitching Development (Optional). Optional weekly pitching practices will be offered and are strongly encouraged. Day and time are TBD.
- Pre-Season / Optional Practices. Prior to October, optional practices will be scheduled as needed. These sessions are designed to help players reconnect and ease back into baseball activities after the offseason. Focus areas include hitting, agility, and fielding fundamentals, with limited throwing.
- Roster Size. Our target roster size is 12 players, with flexibility to expand to 13 for the right fit.
- Pitching Philosophy. We encourage all players to develop as pitchers; however, no player will be required to pitch. At this level, we will emphasize development of fastballs (2-seam or 4-seam) and changeups. We do not support the development or use of additional pitch types at this age and will not allow them in games. This approach is centered on player health, safety, and long-term development.
- Our Head and Heart philosophy — effort, focus, attitude, and coachability — is central to player development, both during team activities and independently. Players who consistently demonstrate these qualities will earn increased opportunities over time.
- Scrimmages (focus: development) — 8–10 games. Playing time will be as balanced as possible. Players with fewer tournament opportunities will receive priority playing time. Athletes will rotate through multiple positions to promote well-rounded development. Pitching is open to players who are actively participating in pitching practices.
- Tournaments (focus: competing) — 8 tournaments, 24+ games. Players will be placed in roles that give the team the best chance to succeed. Playing time will vary based on performance, role, and game situation. Pitching opportunities are earned through practice and prior performance.
- Pitching Standard: Minimum 40% strike rate in practices and scrimmages to be eligible to pitch in tournaments. Pitching data will be tracked and shared with parents for transparency.
- Pool Play (Day 1): All players bat. Minimum of 3 defensive innings in a full 6-inning game.
- Bracket Play (Day 2): All players bat. No guaranteed playing time; however, we will make every effort to provide at least 2 defensive innings per player.
- Players will be developed at a minimum of two defensive positions (one infield, one outfield), regardless of primary role.
- Most players will continue development as pitchers, with game opportunities earned.
- We will provide regular player progress reports throughout the season, giving parents clear visibility into their child’s growth and development.
Player Fees — 11U
$500 non-refundable deposit when you join or rejoin
$1,600 (rtn) or $1,850 (new) due Aug 31
$500 non-refundable deposit when you join or rejoin
40% of remainder (~$640 rtn, ~$740 new) due Aug 31
30% of remainder (~$480 rtn, ~$555 new) due Oct 31
30% of remainder (~$480 rtn, ~$555 new) due Jan 31
Additional fee applies for split payments.
Payments accepted by check or online through ClubKeepr (additional fee for online payments). Other arrangements available — reach out to discuss.
I’m a Pacific Northwest native, husband, and father of two (ages 9 and 12) with a lifelong passion for sports. Whether it’s football, baseball, basketball, or golf, you’ll usually find me watching, playing, or coaching whenever I can.
My athletic background spans multiple sports. While basketball was my strongest and I played competitively through college, I also played both football and baseball growing up. Those experiences helped shape my understanding of teamwork, discipline, and competition — values I now bring into my coaching.
Coaching has become one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve had the opportunity to work with athletes across multiple sports, including basketball (rec and select), football with the Jr. Redwolves, and baseball through Valley Little League, All-Stars, and Valley 9. I’m passionate about helping players develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game while creating a positive and competitive environment.
- Oct – Feb: 2 practices per week (Wednesdays & Sundays)
- Mar – Jul: 1 practice per week (Sundays)
- 15 indoor sessions at VeloTech with professional coaching
- 7 tournaments (21+ games) — run primarily through Top Tier Sports
- 5+ scrimmages throughout the season
- 2 uniform sets
- Team sweatshirt
- Practice uniform
- Custom helmet and gear bag
- Welcome to 10U. This is the first year of what we hope will be a four to five year journey together. We are looking for players and families who are excited to invest in that ride and grow together over multiple seasons.
- What we are looking for in players. Kids who come ready to compete, are hungry to grow and learn, and care about both their own development and lifting up their teammates. Baseball IQ matters, and personal EQ matters just as much.
- Target roster size is 12 players. Twelve gives us the depth to develop everyone across multiple positions, manage pitch counts responsibly, and keep the dugout competitive.
- Practice schedule. Two practices per week from October through February (Wednesdays and Sundays), moving to one practice per week on Sundays from March through July to stay Little League friendly.
- Throwing shutdown after the season. Player health and arm longevity matter, especially at this age. Players coming off a full select season are expected to take a three-month throwing break from August through October. Players who only played Little League in spring 2026 do not need the full shutdown, but should still ease back in gradually.
- October will ramp up gradually. Early season practices focus on agility, hitting, and fielding fundamentals with limited throwing. Full practices resume in November once arms are rested and ready.
- Player progress reports. Parents will receive regular progress reports throughout the season so you have clear visibility into how your player is developing, what is working, what we are working on, and where they are growing.
- Every player bats every game and every player is developed at multiple positions. Within that, here is how we approach each setting:
- Scrimmages (focus: development) — Playing time will be balanced as evenly as possible. Players will rotate through multiple positions, including ones that stretch them. This is where experimentation lives.
- Tournaments (focus: competing) — Players will be placed in roles that give the team the best chance to succeed. Players may see more time at infield or outfield depending on where they contribute most. Pitching appearances are earned through performance in practice and prior outings.
- Pool Play (Day 1): All players bat. Every player is scheduled for a minimum of 3 defensive innings per game (if game goes 6 innings). Players will be played at multiple positions during pool play days where ready.
- Bracket Play (Day 2): All players bat. We will start our best 9 defenders, and these do not need to be the same 9 players at the top of the batting order. Players not in the defensive starting lineup will be used wherever they can help the team most, including pinch hitting, pinch running, and substituting on defense. Every player is scheduled for a minimum of 2 defensive innings per game (if game goes 6 innings).
- All players will be developed at a minimum of two defensive positions (one infield, one outfield), regardless of where they see most of their game day reps.
- Pitching development is open to any player who wants it. No player is required to develop as a pitcher. Game appearances are earned through performance in practice and prior outings.
- Pitch types. At 10U we develop fastballs (2-seam or 4-seam) and changeups only. We do not teach or allow breaking pitches at this age. This is centered on player health, safety, and long-term arm development.
- Parents will receive regular progress reports so development is visible and the conversation between coaches, players, and families stays open.
Player Fees — 10U
$500 non-refundable deposit when you join or rejoin
$1,750 due Aug 31
$500 non-refundable deposit when you join or rejoin
40% of remainder (~$700) due Aug 31
30% of remainder (~$525) due Oct 31
30% of remainder (~$525) due Jan 31
Additional fee applies for split payments.
Payments accepted by check or online through ClubKeepr (additional fee for online payments). Other arrangements available — reach out to discuss.
I am a husband, a dad of two, and a proud Snoqualmie Valley resident. My wife and I are raising our kids in Duvall, where life moves at the right speed. The Valley is home, and being part of this community is a core piece of who we are.
Baseball has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I played through high school, mostly behind the plate, on the mound, at first base, and in right field, and picked up formal training at just about every spot on the diamond along the way. I follow the majors closely, study the game constantly, and still get genuinely excited about a well-turned double play. I have also spent time coaching youth baseball, which has been some of the most rewarding work I have done.
Outside of baseball, I have spent the past 11 years leading teams in tech. That experience shapes how I coach: clear expectations, real feedback, and building environments where people want to show up and get better.