Clinton Arsenal Travel Baseball

06/18/2026

Your Arsenal family hopes everyone stayed safe during the storms that rolled through our area. ❤️

Our thoughts are with anyone dealing with cleanup, power outages, or unexpected damage. Please take care of yourselves and check in on one another.

We’re thankful for our Arsenal families and are already looking forward to getting everyone back together at the ball field next week. ⚾️

As a reminder, 12U Arsenal tryouts are July 13, 2026, and we can’t wait to welcome new players into the Arsenal family.

Until then, stay safe, enjoy the extra time with your families, and we’ll see everyone back on the field soon. ❤️🖤⚾️

06/15/2026

Clinton Arsenal 12U Baseball | 2026-2027 Season

Who are the coaches?

Head Coach: Nate Richardson

Assistant Coaches:

* Anthony Klein
* Derek Althouse
* Bryan Doss
*Sub Jesse Morris

Our coaching staff is committed to developing players both on and off the field by focusing on fundamentals, accountability, teamwork, and confidence.

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Our Philosophy & Goals

At Arsenal, we believe travel baseball should be competitive while still being enjoyable for players and families.

Our goals are to:

⚾ Develop strong baseball fundamentals and mechanics.

⚾ Build confident, coachable athletes.

⚾ Teach teamwork, sportsmanship, and accountability.

⚾ Create a positive team culture.

⚾ Focus on player development and long-term growth, not just wins and losses.

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Team Information

2026-2027 Clinton Arsenal 12U

We are looking to build a roster of players and families who are committed, supportive, and ready to work hard while enjoying the journey together.

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Practice & Tournament Expectations

Families can expect:

⚾ 1-2 practices per week.

⚾ Weekend tournaments throughout the season.

⚾ Consistent attendance, effort, and a positive attitude from players.

⚾ Families who support a team-first environment.

⚾ Opportunities for additional player development throughout the year.

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Team Schedules

Families will receive access to:

* Practice schedules
* Tournament schedules
* Team events
* Fundraisers
* Team announcements and updates

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Sponsors

Arsenal proudly partners with local businesses that help support our athletes and organization. Sponsorship opportunities are available throughout the season.

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Parent Resources

Families will have access to:

⚾ Team expectations and policies

⚾ Communication updates

⚾ Fundraising information

⚾ Volunteer opportunities

⚾ Season announcements

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Contact Information

Coach Nate Richardson

📞 (309) 310-8748

Questions about tryouts, sponsorships, or joining Arsenal? Reach out anytime.

Developing athletes. Building teammates. Creating a baseball family.

06/14/2026

It will be here before you know it! We would love to see you there!

06/14/2026

The scoreboard isn’t always the measure of success.

Today didn’t end with the results we were hoping for, but it showed exactly what kind of team these boys are becoming.

There were great defensive plays, hard-fought at-bats, and plenty of moments where our players could have hung their heads but chose to keep battling instead. Baseball has a way of teaching lessons that go far beyond wins and losses.

What stood out most today was the way these boys supported each other. They celebrated the good moments, picked each other up after the tough ones, listened to their coaches, and continued to fight until the final out.

A team isn’t built when everything is going right. It’s built in moments like these—when adversity shows up and you choose to keep working, keep learning, and keep believing in each other.

We’re proud of the effort, proud of the attitude, and proud of the growth we continue to see from this group.

Keep your heads up, boys. The wins will come. The lessons we’re learning along the way will last forever.

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06/13/2026

Shouting Happy 11th Birthday to Anderson “Ando” Morris!!

Don’t forget to cheer on our Arsenal boys today at the Midwest Umpire Tournament!!

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

⚾️💥 ARSENAL 12U TRYOUTS 💥⚾️

We’re excited to begin building our 12U roster for next season!

At Arsenal, we’re looking for players who love the game, want to compete, and are willing to put in the work to improve their skills and mechanics. We’re focused on player development, teamwork, accountability, and creating a positive baseball experience for both players and families.

📅 Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (arrive by 5:45 PM)
📍 Location: 900 S. Cain St, Clinton, IL 61727

We’re looking for boys who are:
⚾ Competitive
⚾ Coachable
⚾ Hard-working
⚾ Interested in developing their baseball mechanics
⚾ Great teammates on and off the field

Questions? Contact:
📞 Coach Nathan Richardson
(309) 310-8748

We know families are still enjoying their current season, and that’s exactly where your focus should be. We wanted to get this date out early so everyone has plenty of time to plan ahead without feeling rushed. Finish your season strong, make the memories, and when the time comes, we’d love the opportunity to meet your player.

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06/06/2026

It’s Bigger Than Baseball! ⚾️🐔

One of our Arsenal boys had his 4-H poultry show today and has been working hard with his chickens, making sure they were in tip-top shape. Honestly, I think I learned more today than he has learned from me this baseball season! 😆

The boys thought it was a pretty cool experience, and so did the coaches. The best part was seeing Case’s teammates there supporting him.

I couldn’t get all the boys in one photo because they were spread throughout the barn, admiring the birds, asking questions, and learning themselves!

Thank you, Case, for allowing us to be part of your show. We are proud of you and all the hard work you’ve put in.

Way to go, Case! 🙌🐔🐥🐓

-Coach Nate