Bobcat Youth League

10/06/2026

Bobcats Check This Out
Great way to keep your skills sharp over fall

***Player Development Program - Fall Session***

We are excited to announce the return of our Player Development Program! This program provides young athletes in our community with an excellent opportunity to improve their skills during the off-season.

Open to baseball and softball players ages 8–13, the program includes seven 90-minute sessions. Each session includes:

Dynamic warm-ups and stretching to prepare the body for training
Skill-development drills focused on hitting, throwing, and fielding fundamentals, with an emphasis on proper footwork and mechanics
Speed, strength, and agility training to improve overall athletic performance

Our instructors are committed to helping athletes build a strong foundation, sharpen their skills, and grow their confidence on the field.

When: Saturday mornings, October 31–December 19
Ages: 8–13
Cost: $320 (two monthly installments of $160)

Register on our website under Player Development – Camps:

www.stingersportsacademy.com/services-4-2

For more information, text Roger at 260-750-1667.

07/07/2026

Softball Pitching Clinic hosted by Former Eastside Standout & Current Big 10 Pitcher Natalie Lower. See details in flyer

Follow link below

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKNbwQYxpjWDj4NoXr7ZaBlRPZyugxVHqevntLuqs6EFT0lw/viewform

06/30/2026

1st sessions today are in the books with Coach Owen Willard. Thanks again for coming out and working with the kids in the community this week and during private lesson.. Here are some pictures from tonight's session with the Bobcat 10u Girls Softball Team

For More Information on Lessons for Baseball & Softball Players
Contact Owen Willard
260-908-6725 or [email protected]

Former Eastside Blazer Standout
Former Division 1 College Pitcher & Hitter
NAIA All American
NAIA Crossroads Player of the Year

Lessons
Hitting Mechanics & Approach
Throwing Development & Velocity
Mental Performance & Confidence
Pitching Development & Command

Personalized training for each individual

06/27/2026

Are you interested in joining the Bobcat Youth League board?

We are looking to add to our board! We are looking for applicants that have a passion for baseball and softball, our youth, common knowledge of running a league, commitment, longevity and excitement to join us with new ideas
Questions see a board member!
Please fillout the questionnaire if interested using the QR Code below.
After all questionnaires have been received, a interview with be setup with current board members. Once all interviews are completed a vote amongst current board members will take place to see if you are voted on the board or not.

06/25/2026

FREE FREE FREE FREE
Now for any and all kids age 10 and older by July 1st.

Owen Willard just messaged Seth and said he would like to make this free to everyone so any kid interested doesnt miss out and to give back to the youth in the area.

Lets help him fill his spots

Message
Seth Gump @ 260-908-6110
or
Owen Willard @ 260-908-6725

06/23/2026

UPDATE : COST IS NOW FREE PER OWEN

Batting for Softball
Batting & Pitching for Baseball.

Now Open To Anyone who is minimum age of 10 by July 1st.

Must sign up by 6/26

Great Opportunity available offered by former Eastside Blazer & Huntington Forresters Baseball Standout Owen Willard. If you are interested please message Seth Gump at 260-908-6110 or Owen Willard @ 260-908-6725to get you marked down for a date with your division. Please see dates and times that are available for your players and request 1 date and time slot for players, this is first come first serve. Only 5 kids per session will be allowed.

Cost
Free for Bobcat Youth League Players
(Bobcat Fees Covered By Bobcat Youth League)

All other players 10 and older cost is $15 for 1.5hr group session. Paid in cash to Owen at session.

06/22/2026

Update: COST IS NOW FREE FOR EVERYONE

Must sign up by 6/26
Batting for Softball
Batting & Pitching for Baseball.

Great Opportunity available offered by former Eastside Blazer & Huntington Forresters Baseball Standout Owen Willard. Bobcat Youth League will be providing free hitting and pitching lessons for all Bobcat players who played this year in Bobcat Youth League who turn 10 before July 1st. If you are interested please reach out to our page or message Seth Gump at 260-908-6110 to get you marked down for a date with your division. Please see dates and times that are available for your players and request 1 date and time slot for players, this is first come first serve. Only 5 kids per session will be allowed.

Owen is also offering private lessons. For more information on private lessons contact Owen Willard @ 260-908-6725 or [email protected]

06/20/2026

Well thats a wrap folks. The 2026 Bobcat regular season officially came to an end last night. Alot of blood, sweat and tears were shed through this season and that was just by the board members, who we would like to give a big thanks to for their thankless effort and long days of keeping the league going behind the scenes all year.

HUGE thanks to all our sponsors and anyone who donated anything this season, without great community support our league wouldnt be able to provide this experience for the local youth.

To the coaches, thank you all the the time and effort you put into these kids not ok only just on the field but behind the scenes. Helping them grow not only as a ball player but helping mold them into a great members of our society. Thanks for also helping the players of all skill levels, from one's who havent played before to those who have been playing for years dial in their skills.

Parents we would like to thank you for keeping uniforms clean, getting the players to and from practice, providing team snacks, supporting the league and being great supporters of not only your own players but all the players on the teams at all levels.

To the Dekalb County Eastern Community Schools maintenance staff thank you for making sure our fields were always mowed and looking good this year it was must appreciated.

Umps and Concession Workers, thank you all for your time this year, through the long concession lines to upset coaches you guys never failed and kept pushing through to provide great services to the youth program experience for the league.

Players. Thanks for being apart of Bobcat Youth League this year and representing the leage well. We hope your experience was a good one. There were many ups and downs but you all pushed through for another great year

Thanks from all us at Bobcat Youth League for the 2026 Year

Danielle Dunafin - All Star Jersey Manager
Dennis Orr
Marie Orr - Treasurer
Michael Lewis
Abby Scoville - Softball Commissioner
Megan Surface - Secretary/Concessions Scheduling
Matt Aldrich - Fields/Equipment Manager
Seth Gumps - Concession Manager/Baseball Commissioner

06/19/2026

Bobcat 1 squeaked out a win the end of year tournament championship game vs Riverdale 1 last night. Congrats on the wins boys. Riverdale 1 heck of a game.

06/18/2026

UPDATE WE GOT IT COVERED. THANK YOU EVERYONE

Urgent help needed just had base ump cancel for tonight 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Anyone available? $50 Per game message or call Seth Gump 260-908-6110