Tryouts for the 2020-2021 season have been completed.

Please contact the head coach of one of our teams or email DGSAsoftball@gmail.com if your daughter is still interested in playing this season with our program. 

DGSA Teams and Coaches for 2020-2021

• 10U Maroon: Val Wise 309.657.2838 & Phil Muñoz 309.922.9341 (Current JV softball coaches at Dunlap High School), assisted by pitching coach Erin Smith - Eureka College (First Team All Conference)
• 10U Gold: Kevin Sletten 309.648.8561 (6 time DGSA 10U head coach) assisted by pitching coaches Melissa Tautkus (Cook) - Augustana College & Katie Myers (Lee) - University of Tulsa
• 12U Maroon: Kevin Wise 309.264.7524 (Current Varsity head softball coach at Dunlap High School, former 3-time NSA World Series Champion Lady Rage co-founder and head coach)
• 12U Gold: Jeff Morris 309.453.0400 (Missouri S&T IF/OF & 5 time DGSA coach) assisted by pitching coach Dana Centoni (Gotch) (Eastern IL University)
• 14U: David Drake 309.657.9136 (Current Varsity assistant baseball coach at Dunlap High School, Founder & hitting instructor at Number 9 Hitting Lab) assisted by Jacquie Taylor (Bruell) - Eureka College Hall of Famer

DGSA Facilities and Partnerships

• DGSA is the exclusive travel softball partner with Dunlap Community District #323 providing access to the Dunlap High School Softball Field and Dunlap Valley Middle School Softball Field for all games and practices
• DGSA has free year round access to the Dunlap Activity Center, an indoor practice facility with a full turf infield and batting cage
• DGSA has free year round access to indoor batting cages at Dunlap High School for pitching and hitting
• DGSA has free access to a private outdoor batting cage located on the property of a DGSA board member
• DGSA has a partnership for private instruction opportunities with the Number 9 Hitting Lab located in North Peoria 
• DGSA offers off-season strength, agility, and conditioning opportunities through partnerships with D&J Sports in Chillicothe and 360 Speed & Performance in East Peoria 
• DGSA coordinates closely with the Dunlap Middle School and High School Softball Programs to develop players for a smooth transition into the school softball programs

FAQs

• When do we start? Practice will begin in late August (optional workouts, hitting and pitching clinics will be available in July)
• What are the fees? $425 per year, $100 is due to confirm your roster spot, the remaining is due January 1st
• What do my fees cover?  All field prep and umpire fees, 2 custom uniform jerseys and 1 pair of custom pants, batting helmet, equipment backpack, sweatshirt; all other equipment will be provided except for a fielding mask and cleats
• Will I be required to fundraise?  Most of the tournament fees are covered by corporate sponsorships and DGSA wide fund raising events.  Historically, individual fundraising has been limited and decisions regarding fundraising are left to the individual teams based on the number of tournaments desired
• How many games will I play?  Each team in coordination with their  families determines how many games they want to play; typically between 35 and 60 over the entire year via doubleheaders and tournaments in the Fall, Winter, & Spring/Summer
• Can I play other sports? Yes, however in the Spring/Summer season, softball is expected to be your first priority​