Team
North Austin Optimist · 10U · Fall Ball 2026
Team Creed
Be Humble. Always Hustle. Get the Last Out.
Club
North Austin Optimist (NAO)
Division
10U
Season
Fall Ball 2026
This Season's Colors
Charcoal Grey & Burnt Orange, Black Trim
Schedule
Skeleton schedule — subject to change.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sept 12 | Opening Day / First Game — Doubleheader vs EAST |
| Sept 19 | Delwood Doubleheader |
| Oct 3 | Delwood Doubleheader |
| Oct 24–25 | NAO Fall Tournament |
| Nov 21 | End of Season & Closing Ceremony |
| Dec 5–6 | Brown Santa Tournament |
Scores
Team-level results only — updated as the season progresses.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No games played yet — check back after Opening Day (Sept 12). | ||||
Announcements & Updates
Maintained weekly by Coach Nelson.
- Team Rep needed — communicates with the NAO board on special events, organizes the snack schedule, and handles concession duties.
- Team DJ needed — sources each player's walk-up song, brings a speaker to games, and plays clean music between defensive half-innings.
- Practices begin Wednesday, August 26 — Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:30–8:30 PM. Cleats and baseball pants required (running/sliding drills).
- PONY bat rule — Only USA and BBCOR Drop 3 bats allowed.
- Jersey order deadline: Monday, August 24 — message Coach Nelson directly with jersey size, requested number, and cap size.
- Uniform requirements — charcoal grey baseball pants, black belt, black socks (parent-purchased).
Coaches Corner
Evergreen practice resource library — organized by category.
Warm-ups & Centers
Ladder Speed and Agility Drill
OF Fly Ball Warm-up
IF Hands Warm-up
Quick Hand Drills
OF Star Drill and Gap Communication
IF Stay Low Drill
Run Down Overview
Run Down Drills
Pick-off Strategies
Pitchers and Catchers
Catching 101
Catcher Receiving Drills
Coaching Pitchers
Flat Ground Pitching Drills
Balance Pitching Drills
Pitching & Catching Drills
More categories and specific hitting links coming soon. If you have a video and would like to share, please send to Coach Nelson.