Baseball or Softball Skill
Throwing, catching, hitting, fielding, positional play, and game awareness.
Tryouts
Get Evaluated by Southside Prospects
Tryouts for Southside Prospects baseball and softball teams, 8U through 18U. Typically held early summer at Center STL, with registration on LeagueApps.
Player Development Academic Accountability Recruiting Preparation
The Standard
What happens at a Southside tryout.
Tryouts are typically held in early summer at Center STL. Players work through organized stations and competitive reps in front of the staff.
Coaches watch how each player competes, listens, and responds to correction. Placement weighs ability, coachability, and roster fit.
Program Architecture
What the staff evaluates.
Athletic Ability
Movement quality, coordination, speed, arm strength, balance, and body control.
Coachability
How quickly the player listens, adjusts, and responds to direct feedback.
Competitive Response
How the player handles pressure, failure, and fast game situations.
Body Language
Energy, attention, pace, and engagement when things go wrong.
Program Fit
Whether the player and family want a team-first, development-focused program.
Process
The evaluation process.
1
Register online
Register on LeagueApps with the player age, sport, position, and experience.
2
Attend the evaluation
Players complete organized stations and competitive reps at Center STL.
3
Staff review
Coaches review ability, attitude, coachability, and roster needs.
4
Next-step direction
Families get a placement decision or clear feedback for the next evaluation.
Proof Layer
What families get from a tryout.
A full evaluation
Every player is watched from warm-up through the last competitive rep.
The right placement
Players are matched to the team and age group that fit their development.
Answers for parents
Parents hear how the club works, from training to registration and dues on LeagueApps.
Clear next steps
Families leave knowing where the player stands and what to work on.
Parent Questions
Clear answers before the next step.
Who should register for Southside Prospects tryouts?
Players from 8U through 18U who want to be coached and challenged. Skill matters, and so do effort and attitude.
Does registering guarantee a roster spot?
No. Registration enters the player in the evaluation. Placement depends on ability, fit, and roster needs.
What should players bring?
Normal baseball or softball gear, water, and athletic clothing.
What if my player is talented but still raw?
Bring them anyway. Coaches evaluate projection, effort, and coachability alongside current skill.
Evaluation
Register for the next tryout.
Registration runs on LeagueApps. Email connor@southsideprospects.com with questions before you sign up.