The New Hampshire Bobcats are excited to announce a month of professional hitting instruction at USA, featuring Connor Hujsak of the Tampa Bay Rays! Click here to register. Instruction will take place at Ultimate Sports Academy, 8051 South Willow St., Manchester, NH. Each group will be limited to 16 players with ratio of player/coach at 4:1. The clinics will cover proper fundamentals of an efficient swing, including setup, approach and bat path. Players will learn the value of proper work habits and understanding the mental side of the game. Cost is $200 for 4 four sessions ($100 for rostered NH Bobcats). Space is limited. Register here.
Hitting Clinic Sessions:
Group 1: Fridays, December 6, 13, 20, 27 from 6-7:30 p.m., Ages 8, 9, and 10
Group 2: Saturdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 from 9-10:30 a.m., Ages 8. 9, and 10
Group 3: Saturdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Ages 10, 11 and 12
Group 4: Saturdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1-2:30 p.m., Ages 10, 11, 12
Group 5: Sundays, December 8, 15, 22, 29 from 9-10:30 a.m., Ages 13-16
Group 6: Sundays, December 8, 15, 22, 29 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Ages 16 and up
Lead Instructor Connor Hujsak
-- Graduate of Goffstown High School and was named Gatorade Player of the Year in 2020
-- Played at Mississippi State and was named to the SEC All-Tournament Team
-- Drafted in the 13th round by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2024 and was assigned to Single-A Charleston
-- Batted .325 with nine homers, 49 RBIs and hit a walk-off homer to defeat Ole Miss
-- Video of Connor's 3-homer game with the Charleston River Dogs!
Players are encouraged to wear batting gloves and must bring their own helmet and bat. Wear sneakers, turf shoes or molded/plastic cleats.
The annual four-week Complete Catching Camp at Ultimate Sports Academy will be held on Saturdays beginning Nov. 2, 2024. Lead instructor Marc Pantazis and special guests teach proper fundamentals and technique, including:
-- Receiving with proper body and glove positions
-- Blocking, transitions and throwing
-- Game management, tag plays and safety measures
Cost is $200. (Rostered NH Bobcats receive a 50 percent discount and pay only $100). Past guests have included former major leaguers Ryan Hannigan and Ruben Rodriguez. Current and former college players will also be on hand to work with young players. Register here. Space is limited to 16 players per session.
Dates are November 2, 9, 16, 23
Ages 9-12, 9-11 a.m.
Ages 13-17, 12-2 p.m.
Location: Ultimate Sports Academy, 8051 South Willow St., Manchester, N.H.
Bobcats tryouts for 15u and 16u Showcase teams will be held Wednesday, July 10 and from 5-7 p.m. at Derryfield School in Manchester, NH. Pre-register here.
-- Teams will play seven tournaments and 30-plus games
-- Recruiting, video and guidance for college-bound players
-- Interested players need to attend at least one tryout
-- Age classification is determined by player's age on May 1, 2025
-- Bring baseball gear and water
-- All players will receive a T-shirt
For more information, email info@nhbobcats.com
Bobcats tryouts for 13u and 14u divisions will be held Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Derryfield School in Manchester, NH. Pre-register here.
-- Interested players need to attend at least one tryout
-- Age classification is determined by player's age on May 1, 2025
-- Bring baseball gear and water
-- All players will receive a T-shirt
For more information, email info@nhbobcats.com
All players must attend a tryout to earn a spot for 2025. The following workouts will be held at Manchester Cal Ripken, 313 Tarrytown Road, Manchester, NH
9u & 10u -- June 15 & 16, 1-2:30 p.m.
11u -- June 15 & 16, 3-4:30 p.m.
12u -- June 15 & 16, 5-7 p.m.
Players must pre-register. Bring baseball gear, water and be prepared for baserunning, hitting, infield and outfield drills, pitching and catching (if applicable). Email: info@nhbobcats.com
9u Memorial Day Classic -- Litchfield
10u Memorial Day Classic -- Hooksett/Auburn
11u Memorial Day Classic -- Manchester
12u Memorial Day Classic -- Manchester/Auburn
13u Memorial Day Classic -- Windham (Wildcats, MVP Black, USA Prime Raffy, NE Charge, Bobcats Murray, MVP White, USA Prime Ari, Swamp Bats)
13u Memorial Day Classic -- Manchester (Bobcats Blaine, Bobcats Foster, MVP Royal, New England Ravens, USA Prime Begin)
14u Memorial Day Classic -- Manchester
Despite battling through a difficult illness, Noah Murray has come provided clutch hitting, pitching and defensive plays for the 13u Bobcats. After their first loss of the season, Noah pitched into the seventh inning of game two and had two hits and three RBIs. He is a great competitor and teammate whose energy is contagious. Attaboy, Noah!
The New Hampshire Bobcats are excited to announce a partnership with Monkey Sports and highlight a Player of the Week each Wednesday of the baseball season. Recipients will receive a $25 gift card to Monkey Sports!
10u, Logan Kaylor -- Logan had two homers in the SAME INNING and finished the weekend with 14 RBIs in five games as the 10u Bobcats won the Northeast Futures Tournament. Logan's walk-off double clinched the tourney title in a dramatic 10-9 victory over the T1 Tomahawks. Congrats!
9u, Ethan Ruggles -- Ethan went 6-for-14 at the plate with nine RBIS and pitched four scoreless innings with eight Ks! Even better, the 9u Bobcats team is off to a 6-0 start. Congrats, Ruggs!
14u, Mason Poitras -- Mason threw a no-hitter (four strikeouts) against the Maine Ducks and went 6-for-7 in the doubleheader sweep. His team won all four games on the weekend!
12u, Luke Libby -- Lefty slugger had two homers, nine hits, eight runs scored and 8 RBIs. Defensively, Luke caught 16 innings and threw out six runners! Way to go, Luke!
14u, Conor Curtis -- Leads the team in hitting (.486) and 15 runs scored entering playoff weekend. Conor has been undefeated on the mound, including a 6-inning masterpiece against USA Prime. Let's go!
15u, Keith Townsend -- Led the Bobcats to the Summer Send-Off tournament championship, going 4-for-6 at the plate with a double and six runs over the weekend. Worked two innings on the mound with five Ks. Congrats, K-Town!
We are proud to have a strong partnership with New Hampshire Orthopaedics, which provides our players and families with priority appointments and elite healthcare. Keeping bodies in motion!
We are an elite travel program with a mission to develop student-athletes in a competitive and healthy atmosphere. Players are challenged to reach their potential while learning life skills through baseball. Founded in 2012, the New Hampshire Bobcats have developed more than 50 players who have gone on to play college baseball, including three professionals. If you love baseball and want to be surrounded by those who share your passion, play for the Bobcats and separate yourself from the pack!
Memorial Day Classic Schedule and Scores
9u Division
10u Division
11u Division
12u Division
13u Division
14u Division
Wow! The Bobcats had an incredible season from top to bottom and are so proud of the teams and accomplishments along this incredible journey of player development. Several alumni committed to college programs and three players continued professional careers. Here are just a few highlights from each age division:
9u -- Went undefeated in the New Balance Select League and captured four tourney championships, including a trip to Myrtle Beach for Youth Baseball Nationals.
10u -- Went 19-6 and advanced to Select League championship, dropping a 12-11 thriller in the championship at New England Baseball Complex.
11u -- Won the Northeast Futures Tourney at Trinity HS and battled to an 13-19 overall record in the Elite Division along with a trip to Myrtle Beach.
12u -- Won multiple tourneys and finished a magical season by advancing to the Elite 8 at Cooperstown Dreams Park! Both 12u Bobcats teams played on a national stage.
13u -- Winner of the NH Select League D1, advancing to New England Regionals. Finished runner-up at Youth Nationals in Myrtle Beach. Overall record: 30-8
14u -- Started the season at Diamond Nation, N.J., and ended in Myrtle Beach, posting a league-best 22-13-2 overall record.
15u -- Went 22-5-1, highlighted with an 11-4 win against NEB-NH for the NH/Maine Select League title. This core group of Bobcats won their third league championship since age 10. Congrats!
Exeter High products, Cody Morissette and Ben Malgeri, two of the hardest working and most talented players in program history, were drafted into MLB in July and have embarked on their pro career in the minors. Morissette was a two-time All-America infielder at Boston College and selected in the second round by the Miami Marlins. Ben Malgeri, part of a Northeastern team that won a conference championship and reached the NCAA Championship Tournament, was selected in the 18th round by the Detroit Tigers. Both players were key members of the early Bobcats years, including a 31-win season in 2014 that culminated with a runner-up in the New England EBL championship.
9u -- The Most Improved Team goes to ... 9u Bobcats! This fearless team finished with a 6-16-1 record and popped a big upset in the state tournament against the eventual regional champs. Final tourney: Youth World Series in Ocean City, Maryland at the end of June.
10u -- Captured the No. 1 seed in the New Balance Select state tournament, posting a 22-3 record on the season. The Bobcats reached the title game, losing to the Gators, 5-1, in final. Capped the season with a fantastic run to the semifinals at the Youth World Series in Maryland.
11u -- Bobcats Bernier won the New Balance Select state and regional championship, going 29-2 along the way and winning two other tournaments. Congrats on one of the most successful seasons in program history!
12u -- Finished with a 22-5 record and No. 1 seed in the NB Select state tourney before dropping a heart-breaker to the NE Charge in a 1-0 state semifinal. The season ended with an electric five games at Little Fenway Park and Little Wrigley in Waterville Maine. The Bobcats reached the championship and lost in extra innings.
13u -- The defending champs went 40-9 and recorded the most wins in program history. Took the No. 1 seed in New Balance Elite play. Bobcats took second-place at Baseball Nationals in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and won two other tourneys.
14u -- Bobcats captured the No. 1 seed in the New Balance D1 state tourney and lost in a back-and-forth championship game against the Cannons. The same teams met again in the 14u New Balance New England Regionals.
15u -- The Bobcats competed in the Firecracker Lighthouse Classic Tourney in Maine and took won the Mill City Battle of the River in Lowell. The summer ended with a trip to the semifinals in the New Balance 15u tourney.
14u -- The Bobcats (13-7) opened the month with three straight wins in the Mill City Tournament before falling to the Spinners Elite in the semifinals. May highlights: Antonio Vallante belted a walk-off double to defeat the Grizzlies. Brady LaBier threw a seven-inning complete game to beat Spinners Prospects, and Grant McCubrey tossed a one-hit shutout to beat Spinners Scout.
13u -- The EBL defending champs have rolled to a 21-4 record, wrapping up the month with a tourney championship in the Memorial Day Classic. The team is batting .343 with five homers! Chase Philibotte, who missed much of last season with a broken thumb, has fanned 64 batters in only 40 innings. Aaron Masson leads the offense with a .433 average and two homers. Mikey Bebris (31 hits, 27 RBI) and Cole Eaton (nine doubles) also rank among team leaders.
12u -- The Bobcats (18-4) enjoyed a 14-game winning streak and enter the New Balance Select League tournament as the No. 2 seed. Team leaders include Levi Locke (1.059 ERA), John Bakker (15 IP, 25K), Nate Duquette (6 HR), Brady Wood (21 hits), Hunter Henderson (1.143 slugging) and Owen Hazelbaker (11 SB). What a balanced attack!
11u -- Bobcats Bernier (21-2) captured the Mill City Tournament with five wins in two days and own the No. 1 seed entering the 11u state tourney. The powerful squad takes on Bobcats Spooner (3-15-1) in the opening round.
10u -- Yadiel Lebron had three homers as the Bobcats dominated the Mill City Tourney. RHPs Camden Thompson and Chris Bakker have been aces, racking up a combined 63 strikeouts in 35 innings. Record: 18-4
9u -- Heating up at just the right time, the Bobcats have won four of six games (with a tie) entering the state tourney. Austin Noyes (.617, four triples) and Sam Packard (.583, 17 runs) lead the offense, while Brody Stone and Griffin Dowling have been outstanding on the mound. The Bobcats reached the semifinals of the Memorial Day Classic but were rained out.
Four teams escaped the February cold and spent a long weekend at Vero Beach for games and team bonding at the old Dodgertown, known today at Jackie Robinson Training Center. Highlights:
-- Ryder Pholy hit the first home run of the tournament with a two-run blast at 8 a.m. on Day 1. The Bobcats 12u team defeated Illinois Savage, 12-0. In the next game, they faced an incredible team from West Boynton, Fla., and lost, 23-0!
-- A combo 13u/14u squad was led by Jayden Daniels, who batted .500 with two RBI. Among the highlights was a game against Estacades Academy of Quebec City, which ended in a 3-3 tie.
-- In 11u action, nine pitchers took the mound over three games. Brennan Ryan worked three innings and had seven strikeouts during an exciting 11-5 win over Wisconsin.
-- In 12u ,Quinn Filkins nearly homered and scored Daygen Dillon with a wall-ball against the Green Mountain Catamounts.
Dedication and hard work throughout the winter paid off with a successful and exciting first month of games for the Bobcats!
14u -- Made a rapid ascent into first-place of NH Select League Division 1, posting a 7-1 record. Right-hander Brady LaBier has emerged as the staff ace, going 3-0 with a perfect ERA. Luke Delia, batting .667 with seven RBIs, leads the team in hitting.
13u -- The defending champs are off to a 10-1 start in the Select League Elite Division, losing for the first time in 50 games last weekend. Right-hander Chase Philibotte (2-0) continues to impress on the mound, notching 26 strikeouts in just 14 innings. Caden Siraco (.480 average) and Aaron Masson (.455, two homers) have the led way for a relentless offense.
12u -- The 12u team posted an 9-1 record in April and won the NH Kickoff Tournament championship at Manchester Cal Ripken, led by starting pitcher Levi Locke. Aaron Parker and Nate Duquette each have two home runs. Covid-related issues led the cancellation of a trip to Cooperstown, N.Y. However, the team is heading to Branson, Missouri for the trip of a lifetime in August.
11u -- Injuries and a quarantine haven't stopped Bobcats Bernier from posting a 10-0 record and winning the NH Kickoff Tournament in Manchester. This team has already posted five shutouts. Big righties Jakoby Schoppmeyer and Nolan Lavigne have combined for six wins and 40 strikeouts! Bobcats Spooner (1-7-1) got into the win column with a complete-game effort by righty Sam Doemling.
10u -- It's been a thrill-a-minute with nearly every game being decided in dramatic fashion. The Bobcats are off to a 6-2 start, led by pitcher Cam Thompson (.692, four doubles, three triples) and a star-studded pitching staff. Yadiel Lebron hit a grand slam during the opening weekend as the Bobcat swept the defending champion NE Charge.
9u -- If the season were measured by attitude, determination and spirit, the Bobcats would be in the first-place. However, this team has lost several close games and continues to search for that elusive first win. Austin Noyes is off to a red-hot start, batting .600 with three extra-base hits. Sam Packard and Brody Stone have been a steady 1-2 punch on the mound.
The Bobcats are taking winter training to the next level by invading the New Hampshire Sportsdome on Feb. 19 and Feb. 26! This amazing new facility is located at 11 Benton Road, Hooksett, NH 03106. Although parents are not yet allowed as spectators, the Bobcats will be rolling live video on the Bobcats Facebook page.
Serious hitters will love the personal attention and steady improvement of the Lavigne Hitting Series at USA. The next session will be a three-day clinic Dec. 28-30 from 12-2 p.m.
Location: Ultimate Sports Academy, 8051 South Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103
This event has reached capacity.
Instruction is provided by Colorado Rockies prospect Grant Lavigne, Kevin Lavigne, along with New Hampshire Bobcats coaches. Learn from the ground up about how to create more power, stay on balance and on time! Player-to-coach ratio is 4-to-1. Cost is $150
Covid Safety Measures: The staff at Ultimate Sports Academy follows all NH Covid safety protocols and guidelines throughout the program including:
-- Participant check-in screening with infrared digital thermometer
-- A dedicated staff member will be present at all times to monitor social distancing and compliance with protective actions and use of cloth face coverings when physical distancing is less than 6 feet.
The New Hampshire Bobcats are proud to announce Ismael Bautista, Nathanial Duquette, Michael Chirichiello and Dillon Gaudet have earned spots on EBL National Teams, joining the best players in New England for summer tournaments in 2020. Bautista will play in a 12u tournament at Cooperstown Dreams Park August 7-13. He will also make a Bobcats team trip to Dreams Park with the Bobcats Aug. 22-27.
After finishing with Bobcats, Duquette is headed to the Ripken Experience at Myrtle Beach, S.C., July 19-24. Chirichiello will join the 10u EBL National Team and play in a tourney at Pigeon Forge, Tenn., July 5-10. Gaudet is heading to Diamond Nation in Flemington, N.J., to join the star-studded 13u EBL team. This is a great opportunity and amazing honor for these hard-working and talented players. Congrats and well deserved!
Your throwing arm is your lifeline in baseball. In order to prepare for the season, it's essential to build a foundation for throwing with a steady progression and proper mechanics. Bobcats pitching coordinator Tim Viehoff will guide teams ages 10-15 with throwing sessions every week leading into the season. This is all part of the Bobcats package and our commitment to preventative care and longterm player development. Weekly sessions include:
Success breeds success -- and that was certainly the case looking back on the 2019 season. The Bobcats celebrated six different championships from ages 9u-12u while compiling an overall record of 90-41-3. A look back at some of the many accomplishments:
12u -- The Division I team (also known as our Cooperstown team) played 30 games, beginning with a highly competitive tourney at New England Baseball Complex. One of our proudest moments came during the Mill City Spring Fling tournament when 12u Yerrington and 12u Jones each won their pool and met for an all-Bobcats championship! The Memorial Day Classic was another epic weekend in which the Bobcats D1 team won six consecutive games, culminating with a 10-2 championship victory over the Spinners Prospects.
11u -- Coming a Division II championship in 2018, this team moved up to Div. 1A and continued to enjoy success, posting a 19-7 record and winning the Memorial Day Classic. Highlights included a 12-game winning streak and championship game appearance in the Mill City tourney.
10u -- Just an incredible season for this group: three consecutive tourney championships, 26-5 overall record, a trip to the Gold Bracket EBL championship tourney. So much hard and focus that kept paying off.
9u -- Most Improved Team of 2019. Following a slow start, this team went on a hot streak and ended up hosting and winning the New England EBL Silver Bracket championship in Manchester. The overall record of 15-7-1 included a trip to Cape Cod and a playoff appearance in the Memorial Day Classic.
The first tryout for next season is June 30 at Ultimate Sports Academy. Click here to register for tryouts.
Following a weekend of amazing weather and intense competition, the New Hampshire Bobcats emerged with three championships during the 7th annual Memorial Day Classic. In the 12u division, the Bobcats Division I team won all six games, eventually defeating the Spinners Prospects in the championship, 10-2. The 12u Division featured 14 teams from five states, including New York!
In the 11u Division, the Bobcats finished third in pool play before defeating the Gators in the semifinals, 9-8, and then defeating the Spinners in the championship, 5-4. Both games were back-and-forth and filled with thrilling plays and clutch hits.
In the 10u Division, the red-hot Bobcats won their third consecutive tournament of the season! This team has now captured the Mill City Spring Tourney, the Seacoast United Spring Fling and the Memorial Day Classic. The team owns a 21-4 record heading into the New England EBL playoffs.
COOPERSTOWN TRIP: The 12u squad enjoyed an epic trip to Dreams Park in Cooperstown, N.Y., winning five games and bringing home some incredible memories. Among the highlights:
The New Hampshire All-State Baseball Team is once again loaded with members of the Bobcats family. These players all made a significant impact on the program and helped build what we are today. Thank you and congrats!
First Team All-State
Adrian Kennedy, Concord
Jack Fitzgerald, Memorial
Marcus Soucia, Keene
Second Team All-State
Jaken Pellerin, Central
Richard Marique, Pinkerton
Riley Elliott, Bow
Casey Jordan, ConVal
Matt Lamy, Bow
Reed Wilson, Newfound
Third Team All-State
Matt Hamilton, Bow
Nathan Innerfield, John Stark
Jake Mitchell, Bishop Guertin
Dan Sarmiento, Exeter
Can't commit to a travel team? Consider our new Development Program, a great option for growth as a player and skill development without all the spring travel -- and half the price. Featuring:
-- Professionals training twice per week ($500 value) from January through March. Learning proper baseball fundamentals takes a lot of work and attention to detail. The first 12 weeks of winter training are designed to develop good habits and refine fundamentals.
-- Players are taught by Bobcats coaches who have college and pro experience, including former SNHU All-America pitcher and former professional Tim Viehoff. All Bobcats have weekly throwing program led by coach Viehoff.
-- Four-week Catcher's Camp ($200 value) run by former college catcher Marc Pantazis. Catching is such a crucial position, yet often the most neglected when teaching kids. We bring in coaches with the best experience and coaching background to teach young catchers in this four-week January program.
-- Agility & Speed training ($300 value) at USA starting in November. This seven-week program focuses on footwork, core strength and agility drills and is led by St. Anselm college assistant coach Justin Sumner and Colorado Rockies minor leaguer Grant Lavigne of Bedford. These are 60-minute sessions in age-appropriate groups.
-- Bobcats practice shirt and hat.
-- Year-round membership ($300 value) at Ultimate Sports Academy, 201 Allard Drive, Manchester. Reach your goals with routine and repetition. You will have access to cages, mounds, free weights and can also use the basketball court.
-- Year-round membership to new "USA South," formerly known as Play the Game or Next Level Athlete, at 8051 South Willow St., Manchester, NH. Check out the new weight room!
-- One free birthday party ($200 value) at USA!
-- Receive priority care and from our corporate sponsor, New Hampshire Orthopaedics Center. We also have partnerships ConvenientMD Urgent Care and with Monkey Sports in Derry (all Bobcats receive 20 percent off). Click here for the Development Program registration. Total cost: $850.