Satellite Programs
Top Tier Baseball began with one team in the Chicagoland area. The brand has grown nationally over the years, seeing locations forge from the east coast to the west coast. With the expansion into various territories, coaches and satellite directors have the opportunity to spread our original mission, goals and values to players nationwide.
illinois & Chicago Area
Top Tier Headquarters - McCook, IL
Our first and largest location. Home to 34 teams, ranging in age from 9U to 18U. Dillon Forestell is our Youth Director (9U through 14U) and is assisted by Johnathan Brandt. Matt Plante and Seth Kenny are the Co-Directors of our High School Program.
Top Tier North - Glenview, IL
Top Tier North started in 2016 and has expanded over the years from three teams in 2016 to 27 teams in 2022 ranging in ages from 9u to 17u. The Top Tier North teams are operated by Tony Gragnani and Brian Duffy.
Top Tier West - St. Charles, IL
Top Tier West operates out of Level Up Athletics in St. Charles, Ill. convenient to the tri-city area. Training is led by longtime Top Tier coach and former MLB Scout, Dom DeNicola.
Top Tier Springfield - Springfield, IL
New to the Top Tier Family in 2019, The Top Tier Springfield have teams at 10U - 16U. The Top Tier Springfield teams are operated by Matt Heubner.
Top Tier Central - Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign, IL
New to the Top Tier program in 2022. Currently has teams from 13U - 17U. Top Tier Central is operated by Josh Weeks.
Top Tier South - Minooka, IL
Top Tier South is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and joined Top Tier in 2021. The South division is operated by Lou Simios.
Top Tier McHenry County - Huntley, IL
Top Tier McHenry serves McHenry and Kane counties as well as Rockford and joined Top Tier in 2025. Its inaugural season as Top Tier McHenry County will begin in the spring of 2026. McHenry County is operated by Brian Haugh and Mario Mescino.
Florida
Top Tier Roos - Tampa, FL
The Top Tier Roos are home to four high-end high school teams at the 15U, 16U and 17U age groups. Additionally, the Top Tier Roos are affiliated with the youth baseball program, Kangaroo Court at the 9U through 14U age-level. The Top Tier Roos are operated by Jason Miller and Jackson Miller.
California
Top Tier NorCal - San Francisco, CA
The Top Tier NorCal are home to very competitive teams ages 10U - 17U in Northern California that started in 2020. The Top Tier NorCal is operated by Kyle Stewart.
michigan
Top Tier Michigan - Kalamazoo, MI
New to Top Tier in 2019, our Michigan program has teams in the 9U - 16U age levels. Top Tier Michigan is operated by Dave Wuis.
Iowa
Top Tier Iowa - Fairfax, IA
New to Top Tier in 2020, our Iowa program has teams in the 8U - 15U age levels. Top Tier Iowa is operated by Jay Whannel.
INdiana
Top Tier Indiana - Bargersville, IN
Top Tier Indiana is located in Bargersville, just south of Indianapolis. Indiana is operated by Jeff Amodeo.
Top Tier NWI - Schererville, IN
Northwest Indiana is located in Schererville and joins Top Tier in the fall of 2024. Top Tier NWI, formerly known as Schererville Shock, will have a 15-17U program effective post-summer.
Kentucky
Top Tier Kentucky - Louisville, KY
Top Tier Kentucky is operated by Ryan Wheat and is located in Louisville, KY. TT Kentucky uses ADP for training and is home to a youth program.
New York
Top Tier Aviators - Long Island, NY
Top Tier Aviators are run by Jason Galbrath and are located in Medford, NY. Aviators consists of a youth and high school program.
Nevada
Top Tier Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
Top Tier Las Vegas joined the ecosystem in late 2024 and is run by Patrick Flowers. Flowers will lead a youth and high school program.
