Stars and Stripes Sports Baseball and Softball Teams
Softball 9U to 18U
Stars and Stripes Sports teams will be forming and focusing on player development. If you are looking for a quality organization who is committed to developing each player on and off the field, we are the place for you. We create accountability and are looking for the right families to join our program. Looking for committed athletes and families!
Baseball 9U to 18U
Stars and Stripes Sports will prepare players for needs on and off the field creating accountability that serves a lifetime. We will create an environment where all parties are held accountable and will provide the most comprehensive training to yield the best results.
Stars & Stripes Sports-Arkansas-Headed to Branson, MO
Stars and Stripes Sports- Arkansas baseball and softball teams will be headed to Branson, MO on a regular basis to play in weekend and week-long tournaments providing an experience of a lifetime!
Melissa Witcher
A native of northwest Arkansas. She attended and played softball at Northeast Texas CC and later transferred to finish at Henderson State University. She played middle infield, outfield, and pitched. After college, she started giving pitching and hitting lessons. She and her husband, Ben Witcher, started Tip Top Sports and Fitness Training in 2011. She coached a Stars and Stripes team in 2015. Melissa has been coaching softball and giving private lessons for several years now. She has also coached at the high school and collegiate level, including Arkansas Baptist College, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, and currently at Ecclesia College in Northwest Arkansas.
Contact Melissa @ 501-574-8139
Ben Witcher
Born and raised in Little Rock, AR. He played football at Henderson State University. After college, he played 3 years in arena football leagues.
After football, he and his wife started their business training young athletes. He is currently the strength coordinator for two high schools in multiple sports.
Ben Witcher holds many certifications. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. His certifications include an emphasis in speed and agility, performance enhancement, Corrective Exercise, golf fitness, and sports nutrition.
He has trained athletes at all levels. Multiple athletes have earned distinguished Awards, earned scholarships, and earned contracts in professional sports.
Ben and Melissa have 3 sons and currently live in Northwest Arkansas. They understand the importance of family and the dedication it takes to pursue athletic goals. Contact Ben @ 501-551-0060
InstaRaise Fundraising Partner
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Participation Cost and Benefits For Week-Long Summer Event
Player Cost $1295 ($100 deposit, payment plans available, fundraising plan available)
Set up player fundraising page here
Includes:
- 7-day tournament schedule
- 7-game guarantee (up to 10 games, including bracket play)
- Head Coaches who do not have a child on the team
- Player Swag Bags
- 2 Jerseys and 2 hats for registered players and coaches
- All games played on state-of-the-art MLB replica fields featuring synthetic turf
- Competitive game scheduling
- Opening ceremony, Skills Competitions, Home Run Derby
- Meet and greet with VIP
- All games are live video streamed with audio brought to you by Hi-Cast Sports Network
- Stay -and -Play Features- Guaranteed lowest prices
- Onsite Housing for players and coaches in air-conditioned Team Suites
- Flat screen television, personal pro-style lockers and private showers
- All meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner) served on-site during tournament play for players and coaches
- Free pass for players to White Water Park
- Free use of laundry facilities available on site
- Free entry into the park for all spectators- NO GATE FEE
Stars and STripes Sports Teams with Ballparks of america
Stars and Stripes Sports ACE Testing ID Series
Stars and Stripes Sports is now offering individuals the opportunity to come and play at Ballparks of America. Ballparks of America is the #1 destination for baseball families! Tip Top Sports 7 Fitness lead by Ben and Melissa Witcher, will be hosting ACE Testing ID Event so each player can be placed on a team. Players are guaranteed the ability to participate on a team that will be playing at Ballparks of America. This program is steered to committed families who are looking for a competitive event where growth and development is valued.
Winning Environment- Development Focused
We do win some of the time but our goal is to develop the players and provide an experience that will catapult the players to the next level. They learn to : "live a little", "play fearless", and to become a good teammate. Competitive adaptability is lacking in most youth's development path and these players learn to play with players they have never met, hit in a line up that is unfamiliar, play positions they may not play primarily and play for a coach who they do not know! Nothing can be more valuable to these players learning how to adjust and to have a different pair of eyes on them that push and motivate them to grow as a player and as a person.
Easy Button- More About Branson
Come to Ballparks of America and register to play for a Stars and Stripes team. Stars and Stripes assists with every aspect needed in order to plan and attend the event at Ballparks of America. We assist in the fundraising needs, planning and introduction to teammates so all expectations can be met. We will need 2 coaches to stay in the dorm room with the players while onsite at Ballparks of America. We will allow mom's to select the "EASY" button so that every aspect of the participation is well managed and enjoyable. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the entire family as Branson, Missouri is one of the top destinations in the country offering incredible options for all family members.
Details-Taking it all in
All details will be covered in advanced and all players and family members will be prepared for the experience of a lifetime. Such as a cruise a family would go on, we will be able to entertain all family members while participating in this experience. This is more than baseball but baseball is the tool that allows for a total experience that meets all family members needs. Learn more about Ballparks of America so you can prioritize your commitment to this process.