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Homeschool Hustle Ball

A weekday-morning baseball block for homeschool families. Real games, coached live, with no gimmick drills. Ages 7 to 12, Tuesdays 9 to 11am, $240 per kid. This is an interest list: nothing is booked or charged yet. Dates are pending final City of St. Cloud field confirmation.

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Coach Isaac Hess in a red MADE Baseball shirt holds both hands high in the middle of a huddle of young players in red MADE shirts and caps
Coach Isaac Hess smiling in a MADE Baseball cap and red MADE Baseball shirt
Coach Isaac Hess
  • 7 to 12Ages
  • 6TuesdaysNov 10 to Dec 15
  • 14Kids, up to
  • $240Per kid$40 per session

Dates pending City confirmation

Dates are pending final City of St. Cloud field confirmation.

Approved by Step Up

Step Up for Students has approved this program. Enrollment opens once the dates are confirmed.

What it is

  • Every kid plays every position.
  • Lots of at-bats.

Hustle Ball is MADE’s own live-play format: coach-led, high-energy baseball built around one idea, that effort and awareness are skills and can be coached exactly like a swing. No standing around, no dead reps. Teams are formed on-site each session, players rotate through positions, and coaches stop play for quick teachable moments.

The rules reward the right habits: hustle to first base, call the base out, bring in the bat, clean up when asked. Players learn fast that little details matter. Read the full format on the Hustle Ball page.

Coach Isaac Hess in a red MADE shirt looks up with his glove out for a pop fly while a young player in a helmet lies on the dirt behind him laughing
  • Coach Isaac Hess in a red shirt points across the field while a big circle of young players in gloves and mixed team jerseys listens
    Coach Isaac with the whole group
  • Young players in red MADE Baseball shirts and mixed team jerseys sit on the bleachers with notebooks and pencils, one with a hand raised
    Notes on the bench
  • A young player in a batting helmet jogs forward carrying a bat and glove while other kids walk past on the grass behind him
    Kids on the move between drills
  • Coach Isaac Hess in a red shirt leans down to shake hands with a young player while a group of smiling kids in gloves and caps looks on
    Coach Isaac greets the group
  • Coach Isaac Hess in a red #GETMADE shirt walks with a group of young players in a mix of team jerseys on a grass field with orange cones
    Coach Isaac with a group on the field
  • Coach Isaac Hess in a red shirt talks with a circle of young players holding gloves near a backstop
    Coach Isaac talks with the group
Tuesdays, 9 to 11am

How a session runs

  1. 1

    9:00

    Huddle and warm-up

    We set the standard for the day.

  2. 2

    9:15 to 9:30

    Throwing program

    A long throw-in program.

  3. 3

    9:35

    Game of the day

    A drill game to determine captains, then captains pick teams.

  4. 4

    9:45 to 10:55

    Live Hustle Ball

    Coach stops play for teachable moments.

  5. 5

    10:55

    Game recap

    Player of the game. Break it down.

The Hustle Ball rules

How we play the MADE way

  • Attitude & Hustle

    • Not sprinting through first base = out
    • Walking on or off the field = out
    • Arguing calls = out (and maybe another!)
    • Not sliding when expected = out

  • Mental Mistakes

    • Forgetting to bring in the bat = out
    • Striking out looking = 2 outs (when rule is in play)
    • Not calling out the base ("1-1-1!") = runner safe

  • Uniform Infractions

    • Untied shoes = out
    • Shirt untucked = out if repeated
    • No helmet or hat = out

  • Safety Rules

    • Only 1 on-deck hitter at a time
    • No gear left out of the dugout
    • Clean up when asked = required

  • Game Rules

    • Coach pitch only: fast-paced and consistent
    • Bow net as catcher unless otherwise assigned
    • No stealing unless a catcher is in use
    • No walks unless specified by coaches
    • 5-run limit per inning (except final inning rules)
    • Final 10 minutes = game ends + team recap
    • Player of the Game chosen after each class
At a glance

The details

Who
Ages 7 to 12 in one group.
When
Tuesdays, 9 to 11am.
Length
Six weeks, Nov 10 to Dec 15, one session a week.
Group size
Up to 14 kids.
Price
$240 per kid for all 6 sessions ($40 per session).
Where
St. Cloud Little League fields. Dates are pending final City of St. Cloud field confirmation.

First block

The first block is planned to start Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 and run six Tuesdays: Nov 10, Nov 17, Nov 24, Dec 1, Dec 8, Dec 15. These dates are pending final City of St. Cloud field confirmation, and we will tell everyone on the list as soon as it is confirmed.

Step Up for Students

Step Up for Students has approved Homeschool Hustle Ball: $240 per student for the six-week program. Enrollment opens once the dates are confirmed. Join the interest list and we will tell you. See our Step Up page for how it works.

For parents

What parents should know

What makes Hustle Ball different?
Hustle Ball uses live gameplay with coach-led feedback, frequent rotations, and clear hustle standards.
Do players rotate positions?
Yes. Rotations are a core part of Hustle Ball so players develop awareness and versatility.
What should players bring?
Bring a glove, bat, helmet, water, and proper baseball footwear for each session.
Is anything booked or charged?
This is an interest list: nothing is booked or charged yet.
Are the dates final?
These dates are pending final City of St. Cloud field confirmation, and we will tell everyone on the list as soon as it is confirmed.
Is Step Up for Students approved?
Yes. Step Up for Students has approved Homeschool Hustle Ball. The cost is $240 per student for the six-week program. Enrollment opens once the dates are confirmed. Join the interest list and we will tell you.
Interest list

Get on the interest list

Tell us about your family and which days work. We will email you when we know whether a group is starting.

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About your family

This is an interest list, not a booking. Nothing is charged.

Looking for private lessons instead? Those book on the private lessons page.