Development
Developing the Whole Athlete
Games take up a few months. The rest of the year is focused on development, practice, testing, one-on-one meetings and a plan built for each player, across all four teams. Here's the whole of it, in order, starting with fall ball.
The Cardinals year
The Year has four parts, and our players are at the center of it
- Fall ball
You Play, and Everyone Is Watching
Four teams, 16 or 17 games each, and the Fall World Series to close.
When Early September to late OctoberWhere Delair and TownlineFamilies Two practices a week, plus games through the fall - Exit interviews & roster placement
You Hear Exactly Where You Stand
Every player sits down one on one. There are no games in this stretch.
How placement works is explained in the meeting itself.
When Late October into NovemberWhere Face to face at the clubFamilies One meeting, Cardinal Culture Day, then screens and testing - Off season
You Get Better in the Dark Months
Drills, position work, lifting and conditioning. No games until spring.
When Right through the winterWhere Delair, Townline, The Hangar and HitHouseFamilies Six days a week on the calendar, and plenty of reps - Regular season
You Are on a Field Most Weekends
At least 40 league games, and four against every other club in it.
How often a team practices in season comes from its coach.
When Late March to late JulyWhere Delair, Townline and awayFamilies About three games a week, and weekend doubleheaders are normal
Then it starts again at fall ball.
Player development at the Cardinals is led by Kevin Nicholson.
This is the shape of the year as of 30 July 2026. Dates move, so check with your coach.