Team Selection
If you and your child are serious about baseball—and serious about receiving top-of-the-line instruction—The Feds are the right place for your player. Most of our coaches have played college baseball or beyond, and while our top goal is player development, the byproduct is a winning program. Stats don’t lie.
Team Selection Process
Selections are based on the specific needs of each team. Some teams may only have room for one or two players. If your child doesn’t make it this year, don’t hang up the spikes—kids develop at different rates. Physical maturity and team fit play a big role.
We place players on teams that best match their current skill level. Most age groups have two or more teams:
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Blue – Majors-level. Typically one of the top three to five players in their age group in rec league.
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Red – AAA-level. Top 4–8 players or top-level talent with limited tournament experience.
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White – AA-level. Good athletes, maybe late to travel ball or not developed by another program.
Teams compete in tournaments appropriate to their level and often move up as the season progresses.
Commitment Expectations
The season runs Sunday, July 28th through the end of November. Players can participate in other sports, but The Feds must be the priority. Full attendance at practices and tournaments is expected. We’re looking for families who support from outside the fence—and let the coaches coach.
Helpful Hints for Tryouts
(aka How to Avoid Making a Bad Impression, based on what we have picked up on in our 18 years)
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Dress like a ballplayer. No jeans, shorts, or random hats (especially not Disneyland ones). And yes, flat-billed caps stand out—in a bad way.
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No stats. Don’t email us your kid’s stats. They don’t matter, and coaches tend to make fun of families who do .
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Relax. It’s a tryout, not a playoff game. Don’t coach from the fence.
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Let them warm up with teammates. Not with you.
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Don’t ask if names will be on the back of jerseys. If that’s a deal-breaker, this isn’t the right program.
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Don’t brag about playing “up.” Most who do are just on weak teams.
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Looks matter. If your kid looks like a ballplayer, there is more of a chance that they ARE a ball player.
Age Guidelines
Your player’s age is based on their age as of May 1, 2025. [Use this link to determine your player’s travel age for the 2025 season, for now, add ONE year]