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Strike Academy opens free tryout registration, builds year-round development in Rockford
Strike Academy has its doors open on Colt Rd in Rockford, rolling out free tryout registration alongside year‑round training for players 8U–18U. The program spans travel teams, individual lessons, and in‑house strength, hitting, and throwing work at its facility at 4844 Colt Rd. [1][2]The academy’s teams are built around a development model that emphasizes strength, hitting, and throwing progress across the calendar, complemented by no‑fee tryouts to identify talent for upcoming seasons. [1][2]Staff bios highlight collegiate experience on the coaching side, including Mike Aiello, a UW‑Whitewater assistant since 2022, among the instructors shaping daily work on the field and in the cage. [3]Team profile pages show the structure taking shape across age groups: the 2025 12U team lists Mike Aiello as head coach with a full roster, while the 2026 16U team features Daytona Bryden at the helm and a complete squad posted for tournament play. [4][5]From lessons to strength/conditioning blocks, the calendar stays full as Strike Academy readies its travel groups and development tracks, with updates rolling out across its social channels. [1][6][7]