ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
the hit dogs way
Our mission at the Hit Dogs is clear: to develop elite baseball players through world-class training, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to growth. We’re more than a program—we’re a community passionate about unlocking every athlete’s potential, from mastering the fundamentals to shining on the national stage. Our experienced staff fuels our success, delivering unmatched opportunities and top-tier guidance to every player.
The Hit Dogs program features 21 teams ranging from 9U all the way through college. We’re proud to say that over 98% of eligible players make their high school team, and roughly 90% go on to play at the collegiate level. In addition, we’ve had 5 players reach the MLB as of 2025.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
We combine rigorous training with unparalleled exposure to elevate athletes at every level.
- Nationally Ranked Teams: Over recent years, our teams have earned consistent national rankings, reflecting our dedication to excellence.
- Unmatched Off-season Training: 16 weeks of team practice including weekly classroom time. 12 weeks of skills, speed, strength, and movement training for every team including individualized positional training for catchers & infielders. Trainers attend practices weekly and there are dedicated slots for the clinics and speed work each week.
- Fall, Winter, and Spring Clinics: We will organize fall clinics outdoors for all our age groups and then bring in subject matter experts in the off-season to help supplement our training program. In the spring, we will typically host spring training clinics to prepare our players for the transition outdoors. We are always looking for new opportunities to get our players around high quality people in the game of baseball and in 2024 we hosted clinics focused on: Infield, Catching, Mental Performance, and Pitching Development. We also invite our coaches to join us at the IHSA Baseball Conference and our members of the American Baseball Coaches Association.
- National Competition (12U-18U): Our Windy City Hit Dogs Teams scale up to National-level tournaments and there are opportunities for select players to join events across the entire Hit Dogs Academies. We carry teams from AA to Majors level and are clear about the expectations depending on the goals of the team.
- College & Pro Success: Our proven track record includes over 100 different colleges and universities and we have had 41 players that been in our program drafted into the MLB. Our 2025 class had double digit commitments and we have a full time recruiting coordinator on staff to support our high school players throughout the process.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
We combine rigorous training with unparalleled exposure to elevate athletes at every level.
- Nationally Ranked Teams: Over recent years, our teams have earned consistent national rankings, reflecting our dedication to excellence.
- Unmatched Off-season Training: 16 weeks of team practice including weekly classroom time. 12 weeks of skills, speed, strength, and movement training for every team including individualized positional training for catchers & infielders. Trainers attend practices weekly and there are dedicated slots for the clinics and speed work each week.
- Fall, Winter, and Spring Clinics: We will organize fall clinics outdoors for all our age groups and then bring in subject matter experts in the off-season to help supplement our training program. In the spring, we will typically host spring training clinics to prepare our players for the transition outdoors. We are always looking for new opportunities to get our players around high quality people in the game of baseball and in 2024 we hosted clinics focused on: Infield, Catching, Mental Performance, and Pitching Development. We also invite our coaches to join us at the IHSA Baseball Conference and our members of the American Baseball Coaches Association.
- National Competition (12U-18U): Our Windy City Hit Dogs Teams scale up to National-level tournaments and there are opportunities for select players to join events across the entire Hit Dogs Academies. We carry teams from AA to Majors level and are clear about the expectations depending on the goals of the team.
- College & Pro Success: Our proven track record includes over 100 different colleges and universities and we have had 41 players that been in our program drafted into the MLB. Our 2025 class had double digit commitments and we have a full time recruiting coordinator on staff to support our high school players throughout the process.
COACHING & LEADERSHIP
Our coaching staff sets us apart, blending decades of experience with a passion for mentorship:
- 40+ Years of Combined Experience: Our coaches bring deep knowledge from collegiate and professional playing backgrounds to provide our athletes with a proven path to success.
- Proven Backgrounds: We have paid coaches for all of our high school teams and supplement some of our youth teams with paid staff in-season as well. Our coaches have either grown up in our program as an athlete or come from a collegiate or higher playing background and have been on-boarded with the Windy City Hit Dogs way.
PERFORMANCE FACILITY
Our cutting-edge facility is fully equipped to prepare our athletes. Step into our 22,000-square-foot training hub—a premier destination for athletic excellence in the Midwest. Equipped with the latest technology, our facility is designed to elevate every aspect of the game:
- 8 Batting Cages for focused skill refinement.
- HitTrax and Rapsodo systems to deliver real-time performance data and precision training.
- Slow-Motion Capture Technology to analyze and perfect every movement.
- A State-of-the-Art Weight Room packed with cutting-edge equipment for strength and conditioning.