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Winter Development Series · Ages 7–10

Build the player.
Develop the person.

Learn from former professional baseball players who know what it takes to compete at the highest levels. Real instruction. Real repetitions. Real development.

Meet Your Coaches

First-round MLB Draft experience. Professional baseball coaching. Built for young athletes.

Jeff Allison

First-Round MLB Draft Pick | Florida Marlins

Ryan Moorer

Former Professional Pitcher | Seattle Mariners Organization

The coaches

The experience to teach.
The passion to develop.

There's a difference between knowing how to play baseball and knowing how to develop a young ballplayer. Our coaches bring professional experience, proven fundamentals, and a genuine passion for helping kids improve.

Jeff Allison pitching for the Florida Marlins
Jeff Allison's Florida Marlins rookie baseball card

Jeff Allison

First-Round MLB Draft Pick | Florida Marlins

Co-Founder | Director of Player Development

Jeff was drafted in the first round out of a Massachusetts high school. He knows the habits, preparation, and fundamentals that separate good players — and he breaks them down in a way young athletes can actually use.

Ryan Moorer in his minor league uniform, glove raised in front of his chest
Ryan Moorer's signed Wisconsin Timber Rattlers baseball card

Ryan Moorer

Former Professional Pitcher | Seattle Mariners Organization

Baseball Development Coach

Ryan pitched professionally and understands how a healthy, repeatable throwing motion is built. He helps kids learn sound mechanics early, so good habits come naturally as they grow.

Matt Sullivan holding the 2008 NCAA Division III national championship trophy in his Trinity College jersey

Matt Sullivan

National Champion | Player Development & Operations

Meet the Full Coaching Staff

Founding Winter Development Series

Four Sundays.
A stronger ballplayer.

Four focused sessions built around the skills young athletes need most. More ground balls. More quality swings. Better throwing mechanics. Smarter decisions. And coaching that helps every player understand how to improve.

4 Weeks

Structured Development

10 Hours

Planned On-Field Instruction

Tentative — 4 × 2.5-hour sessions

Small Groups

Individual Coaching Attention

Real Feedback

A Clear Path to Improvement

Coach Jeff Allison teaching grip and throwing to a young player
Coach Jeff Allison in his Florida Marlins windup during a professional startCoach Jeff Allison talking with a ballplayer beside the fence during an evening workout

Program Details

Reservations Open
Program
Founding Winter Development Series
Ages
7–10
Duration
4 consecutive Sundays
Session Length
Approximately 2.5 hours
Dates
Coming Soon
Times
Coming Soon
Location
Coming Soon
Capacity
Limited enrollment
Price
To Be Announced

A typical session

Less standing around.
More getting better.

Young players improve through repetition, encouragement, and great instruction. Every session is designed to keep athletes moving, learning, and competing.

  • Small-group stations with a coach at each
  • Minimal idle time — constant reps
  1. 00:00–00:15

    Dynamic Warmup & Athletic Movement

  2. 00:15–01:00

    Skill Development Stations

  3. 01:00–01:45

    Hitting & Defensive Repetitions

  4. 01:45–02:15

    Game Situations & Competition

  5. 02:15–02:30

    Marlins Moment & Takeaways

Example schedule — subject to final curriculum.

The curriculum

Week by week.

01Week 1

Build the Foundation

Throwing, Fielding & Athletic Movement

  • Proper throwing mechanics
  • Catching and glove fundamentals
  • Ground-ball repetitions

Character principle

Preparation

02Week 2

Own the Box

Hitting Fundamentals & Approach

  • Stance, setup, and balance
  • Timing and swing fundamentals
  • Tee work and soft toss

Character principle

Confidence

03Week 3

Control the Game

Pitching, Catching & Baseball IQ

  • Age-appropriate pitching mechanics
  • Catcher fundamentals
  • Defensive situations

Character principle

Composure

04Week 4

Compete & Grow

Situational Baseball & Player Development

  • Fielding and hitting competitions
  • Situational baseball
  • Athletic challenges

Character principle

Resilience

Every week includes a balanced mix of throwing, fielding, hitting, and athletic development. Themes show the primary focus — not the only activities.

Why parents choose Mass Marlins

The best investment is
in their development.

Every athlete develops differently. Our job is to meet them where they are, challenge them appropriately, and help them leave more confident than they arrived.

01

Better Fundamentals

Proper techniques built through quality repetitions.

02

More Confidence

Players learn what they're doing well and how to improve.

03

Smarter Baseball

Understanding situations, making decisions, and playing with purpose.

04

Stronger Character

Effort, resilience, accountability, and being a great teammate.

An editorial feature · End of every session

The Marlins
Moment

The lessons that last longer than the game.

At the end of each session, athletes may hear from accomplished players, coaches, and other leaders about perseverance, preparation, failure, confidence, and success.

Potential guests may include professional and former professional players, college athletes, coaches, and community leaders. Guest appearances are not guaranteed and are announced by name only once confirmed.

Guest announcements coming soon

Community

Recognize the
whole player.

We want to recognize the kid who encourages a teammate just as much as the kid who hits the ball the farthest.

Jeff Allison's Florida Marlins rookie baseball cardRyan Moorer's signed Wisconsin Timber Rattlers baseball card, showing him in his pitching delivery
From the collectionCards from Coach Jeff's and Coach Ryan's playing days — a reminder that every pro started as a kid with a glove.
  • Player recognition for effort, teamwork, and improvement
  • Special baseball card experiences
  • End-of-program recognition
  • Optional athlete photos and development highlights — only with parental permission

FAQ

Parents ask.

Four Sundays.
A stronger ballplayer.

See the Program