Deerfield Youth Baseball and Softball Association

On June 9th, 2026, DYBSA awarded the Harry Steindler Award to Paul Chanan and the Community Impact Award to Dan Mayer. Collectively the pair has coached 48 years, instilling strong values and leadership skills in multiple generations of DYBSA players. Coach Mayer has been the head coach of the 14U team for 30 years, and leads Deerfield’s travel baseball development program. Coach Chanan has coached at multiple levels from 9U – 13U since 2008, is the director of development for the 8u-10u levels, and has held numerous board positions including Travel Director, Commissioner, Past Commissioner, Secretary, and Publicity. Both are leaders in our community and exemplify what we stand for as an organization. They are pictured here with two of our 2026 Scholarship recipients, Luke Siciliano and Will Swender. Not pictured are scholarship recipients Arden Bubser, Marlee Cohen, Vera Hanson and Nora Mcclenahan. Congratulations to all on their much-deserved honors! 🏆

As we head into the weekend we want to thank everyone for an incredible day at our annual DYBSA Memorial Day All-Star Challenge!

This was everything youth baseball should be about — kids competing, families cheering, teammates laughing, burgers on the grill, announcers on the mic, and our community coming together to celebrate the game we all love.

We welcomed more than 400 players, family members, and supporters for one of the biggest and most exciting events of our season. Players brought nonstop energy to six skill stations, including pitching velocity and accuracy, home run hitting, rocket arm throwing, web gem catching, and lightning-fast base running.

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, volunteers, coaches, board members, and community partners who helped make the day so special:
• Crosstown Baseball Academy
• Blue Bunny & Bomb Pop
• Michael’s Food Truck
• Deerfield Police & Fire Departments
• Our amazing announcers and volunteers

We closed out the day with three outstanding All-Star Games that showcased everything great about youth baseball — teamwork, sportsmanship, competition, and fun.

Most importantly, it was a reminder of what makes DYBSA so special: kids outside playing baseball with their friends, families gathered together at the fields, and a community that continues to show up and support one another year after year.

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, cheered from the stands, and helped make the day such a success.

Thank you for being part of the DYBSA family.

⚾️ 2027 Deerfield Travel Baseball Tryouts Are Coming ⚾️

One community. One name. Warriors.

Deerfield Travel Baseball is more than just baseball. It’s an opportunity for players to compete with their classmates and friends, represent the Deerfield community, and develop within a program connected to Deerfield High School Baseball.

Our program features:
🔥 Professional coaches and developmental directors
🔥 Structured winter workouts and offseason training
🔥 Competitive league and tournament play
🔥 A true community baseball experience centered around growth, development, and pride

📅 Tryout Dates (see times on registration page)
9U-11U: June 29 & June 30
12U-14U: July 6 & July 7
8U tryouts for the 2027 season will take place in December 2026.

Registration is now LIVE. Click here to register and view age-group time slots.

https://dyba.sportngin.com/register/form/012579344

Come grow with the Warriors. ❤️🖤

🏆 Champions! Deerfield 9U Red Wins Gold 🏆
Deerfield 9U Red brought home the Gold at the 2026 Daulton Hinkle Memorial Weekend Tournament!
Deerfield’s 9U Red team continues to play solid, fundamental team baseball. The Warriors went a perfect 4–0 this weekend, outscoring their opponents 51–20—a true testament to their consistency on both sides of the ball.
The Deerfield Warriors battled past a strong Palatine Travelers team in the semifinals to earn a spot in the championship game against the Park Ridge Warriors. The title game was tight early on until Deerfield exploded for a 12-run third inning, pulling away to secure an impressive 18–8 victory.
Coach Tom and his staff couldn’t be more proud of these boys. They play the game the right way—with focus, heart, energy, effort, and respect. While there are 13 players on this team, they truly play as one.
Your Deerfield 9U Red Warriors: Ethan Schwartz #8
Harrison Stoller #26
James Santucci #3
Jonah Fischer #19
Jordan Clutter #46
Keldyn Coleman #9
Logan Koss #11
Max Jaffe #2
Max Lowe #7
Oliver Abraham #99
Rhett Durkin #22
Tyler Deutsch #15
Ari Schneider #98

This Rosemont Day we had Bronco, Mustang, amd Pinto teams play out at The Ballpark at Rosemont. Fantastic games by all teams! It was inspirational for the girls to play at the same field The Chicago Bandits professional softball team and the Northwestern University team plays at! 🥎

Congratulations to the 9U Red Deerfield Warriors on winning the Vernon Hills Kickoff Tournament this weekend! 🏆
The Warriors went a perfect 4–0 on the weekend, earning the number one seed in pool play before delivering an outstanding performance in bracket play. They defeated the Mount Prospect Mavericks in the semifinals and then took on a very strong, previously undefeated Palatine Travelers team in the championship game.
The Warriors rose to the challenge and secured a decisive 13–5 victory to capture the tournament title. Over the course of the tournament, the team posted an impressive 50 runs scored while allowing just 8 runs, showcasing both offensive firepower and strong defensive play.
Head Coach Tom shared his pride in the group, saying, “This is a very talented and balanced Warriors team. I could see the commitment and talent from these boys starting in January during their winter workouts.”
This successful weekend was the result of a true team effort, led byHead Coach Tom and assisted by Luke Siciliano, Brady Dubinsky, and Luke Swender.
An outstanding start to the season—way to go, Warriors! 💪⚾

💚 More Than Baseball 💚

This spring, DYBSA partnered with the Deerfield Police Department and local social workers to equip our coaches with something bigger than the game - how to support kids through real-life challenges. Because mental health matters. Especially in youth sports.

Together, we focused on a simple but powerful approach: Identify → Validate → Support → Refer

Coaches don’t need to have all the answers - but they do have the ability to notice, listen, and make a difference.

Huge thank you to Kat Rygiel (Deerfield PD) + Emily Mysel (Family Service of Glencoe)

Stronger coaches. Safer environments. Better outcomes for our kids.

Opening Day is here - and we’re showing up for every player, on and off the field. That’s what it's all about. 💚⚾

Deerfield Warriors travel baseball working hard on a Sunday at DHS. Today, Deerfield High School assistant baseball coach Joe Rourke and former DHS catcher Kellen Scanlan worked with our 8-10u catchers on the proper fundamentals of the position. Better Everyday!!⚾️💪🏻❤️