09/09/2025
2026 JUNIOR RAIDER SOFTBALL INFORMATION
We invite you all to be a part of the 2026 Junior Raider Softball program! Below is some very important information for the summer of 2026 so please read through the entire post. I do want to make note that although this program is connected with Sheboygan North Softball, the goal of this program is to improve the game of softball in the City of Sheboygan, so we do not restrict this program only to girls who will be attending North High. It is open to everyone!
Here are the program goals and expectations:
10U (Leaving 5th grade and lower in 2026)
- All players will learn to play both infield and outfield. We will also stress the importance of learning how to pitch and catch to all players.
- Players are here to learn the game of softball and to hopefully decide if this is something they want to continue playing in the future.
- With the understanding that many of these girls have never played softball before, there will be an emphasis on fun and lightheartedness while still ensuring that the players are continually working to improve their skills.
12U (Leaving 6th / 7th grade)
- Coaching will begin to focus on positions of emphasis. There will be advanced coaching of pitching and catching and all players will learn the enhanced positional skills as they gravitate towards becoming primarily an infielder or an outfielder.
- Players should be invested in becoming a stronger player with the understanding that the next level is going to be prepping them to play on a high school team.
- The coaching style is going to be much more focused than at the 10U level. This should not be seen as a "come hang out with your friends" opportunity.
14U (Leaving 8th / 9th grade)
- Many of the players at this level are already in high school. This is where the coaching will focus on position-specific training. Pitchers should be looking to perfect different pitches and catchers should be ready to make the leap to Varsity level preparation.
- Players at this level should already be thinking of what it takes to be on a Varsity team. Practices will be longer and more focused/intense.
- This is not a level for players that are only here for the social aspect of the game and should only be for those girls who have a continued interest in playing softball into their high school years and beyond.
The plan is to gather interest and set teams based on noted ability and positions. If we need to have a "tryout" of sorts, we will certainly do so. All 10U girls WILL be on a team. The interest level of the 12U and 14U girls will determine what next steps are required. The coaches have several different ideas as to how we will split teams based on the number of interest forms we receive. This information will also be posted on the Junior Raider Softball page, so please help spread the word so we can guarantee enough interest to properly fill the teams we desire.
The link to the interest/tryout form is here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J5C2gH6dKih_jx9B-Xe6SWidspM_qIiF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109992403745040418337&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please submit all forms via mail or e-mail ([email protected]) by September 30.
We will begin accepting interest forms immediately so please don't hesitate. It is our goal to have the team(s) at each level finalized by the end of October with practices beginning in November. If you have any questions at all (registration, program, etc.) please don't hesitate to reach out ([email protected]) or through this page. Please help to spread the word!!!
We look forward to having you as part of this program!
Coach Lenz
