5930 Clyde Park Ave SW Wyoming, MI 49509

Elite Travel Baseball & Softball Teams | Grand Rapids, MI

WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT ELITE TEAMS

Travel Baseball & Softball Built Around Real Development

Most travel programs are tournament schedulers. Elite teams are development programs that also play tournaments — with practice plans, video library, in-facility S&C, and full-time coaches who know each athlete.

Sat / Sun Indoor Team Practices

One hour on the field + one hour in cages and bullpens. Weekday practices available by request. Indoor practice all winter long.

Full-Time Staff Support

Elite staff trainers are available upon request for every team. Meant to supplement expert level coaching.

Practice Plans + Video Library

Every team receives structured practice plans plus access to a video library covering baserunning, hitting, pitching, and defense.

Indoor Leagues & Tournaments

Year-round Elite-branded indoor leagues and tournaments. Open to Elite teams and outside organizations.

College Recruiting Pipeline

1-on-1 college recruiting consultations and exposure strategy for 15U–18U athletes — led by our Director of Recruiting.

Linked to Development Programs

Travel team athletes get free 1-on-1 assessments and discounted access to drop-in clinics — team and individual development reinforce each other.

THE PROOF IS IN THE ROSTER

PROVEN AT EVERY LEVEL. BUILT AT ELITE.

A partial list of athletes who came through Elite Travel Teams or trained with our staff in just the past four years.

26 NAMED ATHLETES Partial alumni list / past four years
5 MLB Major League Baseball
8 MiLB Minor League Baseball
13 NCAA DIVISION I Named D1 athletes
MLB

Mason Englert

Tampa Bay Rays · RHP
NCAA D1

Parker Vaughn

Western Michigan University
NCAA D1

Megan Beemer

University of Michigan · Outfielder
NCAA D1

Kellen Ford

Wright State University
SELECTED ALUMNI

26 NAMES. ONE SYSTEM.

Professional and Division I athletes developed through Elite teams and training in the past four years.

PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL

  • Jose AzocarMLB
  • Mason EnglertMLB
  • Tommy HenryMLB
  • Peyton PalletteMLB
  • Grant WolframMLB
  • Zach FruitMiLB
  • Conner CharpingMiLB
  • Trent FarquharMiLB
  • Jack WeisenburgerMiLB
  • Carson FischerMiLB
  • Keegan BatkaMiLB
  • Cohen AikenMiLB
  • Bryan BroeckerMiLB

NCAA DIVISION I

  • Justin OsterhouseAlabama
  • Megan BeemerMichigan
  • Kyle RemingtonIllinois
  • Case BoschCoastal Carolina
  • Anna ZoetJames Madison
  • Kellen PayneNevada
  • Brendan ThompsonCal State Bakersfield
  • Olivia DolanArmy
  • Parker VaughnWestern Michigan
  • Cam PalloMichigan State
  • Max HammondCentral Michigan
  • Kellen FordWright State
  • Ryer OlssonMaine
WHO COACHES THE TEAMS

Full-Time Trainers Built for Development

Every Elite Travel athlete trains under former pro, college, and high-level coaches. These four lead our team programs and roster operations.

Jacob BuchbergerCo-Director of Baseball

Jacob Buchberger

Director of Hitting Performance

Jared SchwartzStrength & Conditioning

Jared Schwartz

Director of Pitching Development

Lydia GobleSoftball Lead

Lydia Goble

Director of Softball & Retail

Cade KontnyTeam Support, Leagues & Tournaments

Cade Kontny

Director of Recruiting

HOW THE SEASON RUNS

From Tryouts to
Year-Round Competition

Elite teams form mid-summer and train and compete year-round. Here's how the calendar looks from interest to opening pitch.

JUNE – EARLY JULY

Express Interest & Pre-Tryout Evaluation

Submit an intro assessment to get on our radar. Coaches may pre-offer select players who have already demonstrated they fit a roster.

JUNE – EARLY JULY

Express Interest & Pre-Tryout Evaluation

Submit an intro assessment to get on our radar. Coaches may pre-offer select players who have already demonstrated they fit a roster.

MID-JULY

Tryouts by Age Group

Tryouts run over two weeks by age group with detailed evaluations on hitting, pitching, defense, and athleticism — using HitTrax and TrackMan data.

MID-JULY

Tryouts by Age Group

Tryouts run over two weeks by age group with detailed evaluations on hitting, pitching, defense, and athleticism — using HitTrax and TrackMan data.

LATE JULY

Roster Selections & Onboarding

Office emails onboarding links and payment plans. Families select their team package tier and confirm their roster spot.

LATE JULY

Roster Selections & Onboarding

Office emails onboarding links and payment plans. Families select their team package tier and confirm their roster spot.

FALL & WINTER

Indoor Practices & Tournaments

Saturday and Sunday indoor practices (one hour field + one hour cages/bullpens). Indoor leagues and tournaments open to all Elite teams plus outside orgs.

FALL & WINTER

Indoor Practices & Tournaments

Saturday and Sunday indoor practices (one hour field + one hour cages/bullpens). Indoor leagues and tournaments open to all Elite teams plus outside orgs.

SPRING & SUMMER

Tournament Schedule + Recruiting Push

Teams travel for tournaments. 15U–18U athletes lean into recruiting consultations with our Director of Recruiting through commitment season.

SPRING & SUMMER

Tournament Schedule + Recruiting Push

Teams travel for tournaments. 15U–18U athletes lean into recruiting consultations with our Director of Recruiting through commitment season.

Testimonials

Trusted by the best

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from top level athletes who have been through it.

:43

Mason has gained strength, size, and MLB opportunities since joining the Elite family.

Mason Englert - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays - RHP

:53

Parker went from overlooked and under recruited to D1 commit after trusting the Elite Athlete Development Program.

Parker Vaughn - D1

Western Michigan University Signee

:47

Kellen set his high school program record and leads the MHSAA in home runs after his first off season in the EADS program.

Kellen Ford - D1

Wright State University Signee

:36

Josh went from bottom of the depth chart to 1st Team All-GLIAC after his first offseason at Elite.

Josh Fleming - D2

Grand Valley State University

:46

Avery gained 10+mph in exit velo and confidence as a hitter after trusting the EADS process.

Avery Obetts - D3

Albion College Signee

:43

Trent called Elite home this past offseason and is tearing his way through the Phillies minor league organization.

Trent Farquhar - MiLB

Philadelphia Phillies - INF

:40

Keven went from uncommitted throwing 78mph to throwing 86mph and signed.

Keven Lopez - D3

Calvin University Signee

1:24

Elysee gained exit velo, strength, and confidence through training at Elite.

Elysee Fix - D2

Grand Valley State Signee

:35

Vaughn went from 88mph to 99mph in exit velo in one offseason training in the EADS program.

Vaughn Veltman - D3

Alma College Signee

:26

Pierson went from uncommitted to signed after gaining 10+ mph in exit velo in our winter EADS program.

Pierson Kortman - Juco

Kalamazoo Valley State Commit

:44

Connor has gaines 20+ lbs and 5+mph in fastball velo since joining the EADs program.

Connor Devito - HS

Byron Center High School

FAQ

Travel Team FAQ

Answers to help you plan your next step.

Yes. Separate Baseball Teams and Softball Teams pages let families browse age groups, teams, and available roster information.

Elite emphasizes player development, purposeful training, and a team culture that supports long-term growth. Review the player package information on this page for the program’s benefits.

Schedule a free consultation or contact Elite to discuss your athlete’s age, sport, and goals, and to confirm current tryout opportunities.

TRYOUTS HELD MID-JULY

Get on Our Radar Before Tryouts

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with our staff to talk through your athlete’s goals, current needs, and the best path forward. We’ll help identify where Elite can support your family and recommend the programs that make the most sense for your athlete’s development.

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