The Illinois Angels Softball Club is a startup travel softball organization dedicated to building confident, skilled athletes in a positive and competitive environment. We're currently focused on the 8U to 12U age groups, providing a foundation in fundamentals, teamwork, and love for the game.
We’re building a program from the ground up — which means every family, player, and coach plays a key role in shaping our culture. Our focus is on:
Yes — absolutely! Our goal is to grow with our athletes. As our players age and develop, we plan to expand into 14U, 16U, and beyond, based on interest and program readiness.
Since we’re a development-first program, team levels will be evaluated after tryouts and throughout the fall season. We’ll use this period to assess each team's overall skill level, game sense, and chemistry before determining appropriate levels of play and competition.
The fall is a crucial assessment and development phase. Teams will:
This allows our coaching staff to identify strengths and areas for growth, while easing players into travel-level competition.
We aim for rosters of 11–12 players, which ensures competitive depth while allowing for meaningful playing time and individualized instruction.
Tryouts are typically held in July, and we aim to announce rosters within a week of the final session. Our coaches and staff use a combination of tryout performance and developmental potential to make roster decisions.
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