Beginning with 2026-2027 season, Muscle Baseball and Skokie Coyotes are joining forces to create a historic new travel baseball program.
NORTHWEST PACK BASEBALL will serve the Morton Grove, Skokie, and surrounding areas. This unparalleled program will offer an integrated travel baseball experience focused on player development, data analytics, competitiveness, and community.
NORTHWEST PACK BASEBALL will hold tryouts for the 2026-2027 season
with teams at the 8u through 17u levels.
Players are encouraged to come to both days of tryouts. Players should arrive early to check in and be prepared to start with group catch at the designated start time. Players should plan to stay the entire time.
Join us for our open tryouts on:
8u-12u
Monday, July 20 - 6:00-8:00pm at Harrer Park, Fields 1-2-3-4
Wednesday, July 22 - 6:00-8:00pm at Harrer Park, Fields 1-2-3-4
13u-17u
Thursday, July 23 - 6:00-8:00pm at Niles West (Varsity Field)
Friday, July 24 - 6:00-8:00pm at Niles West (Varsity Field)
for Varsity Field, use parking lot closest to Football Field entrance
What are the Grade Requirements?
Grade is Entering Fall 2026*
8u - 2nd graders, born on or after 5/1/2018
9u - 3rd graders, born on or after 5/1/2017
10u - 4th graders, born on or after 5/1/2016
11u - 5th graders, born on or after 5/1/2015
12u - 6th graders, born on or after 5/1/2014
13u - 7th graders, born on or after 5/1/2013
14u - 8th graders, born on or after 5/1/2012
15u - 9th graders, born on or after 5/1/2011
16u - 10th graders, born on or after 5/1/2010
17u - 11th graders, born on or after 5/1/2009
ALL Players Must Pre-Register:
(no cost to tryout)
*players that have birthdates that permit multiple age groups will be handled on a case-by-case basis
NORTHWEST PACK BASEBALL places a premium on player development within the framework of competition. This framework delivers individual player development that results in team success on the field.
Northwest Pack Baseball is committed to a foundation based on respect for the game and the goal of helping players reach their maximum potential on the baseball field, in the classroom, and in their lives.
We teach our players the importance of being a part of something bigger than themselves. Our players understand that individual accomplishments will always be outweighed by what is best for the team.
Northwest Pack Baseball will instill the concept of hard work and the
drive to get better every single day in all our players.
All players selected to Northwest Pack Baseball teams will receive instruction from USA Baseball certified coaches. The year-long season includes practices, strength and conditioning, games, and tournaments. Winter training will take place at our own 6,000 sq ft indoor training facility,
The Den (formerly known as the Muscle Athletics Center).
For more information on Northwest Pack Baseball, our philosophy, or our program's coaches, please reach out to at info@nwpackbaseball.org.
