We are excited to announce the Midwest Gators, a softball program that is going to be driven on development, recruitment and results. The Midwest Gator Softball Organization, based out of Play at the Cage facility in Ypsilanti, MI. After over a decade of collegiate coaching - including leading Concordia University Cardinals to two NCCAA National Championships in 2023 and 2024, hundreds of awards between all conference, all American, scholar athletes - I am beyond excited to bring that same passion, experience and championship mindset to the Gators.

Why the Gators? Because we'll be fierce, fast and focused on development. The Midwest Gators will be more than just a softball team - we're building a player-first development organization dedicated to empowering young women both on and off the field. Our mission is to create elite-level training environment grounded in:

• Skill Development and Competitive Excellence

• Academic Achievement and College Readiness

• Mental Toughness & Leadership Growth

• Character, Integrity and Community Impact

With a proven track record of producing collegiate All-Conference and Academic Scholars, it's my goal to help each athlete in our program reach their full potential - whether that's earning a college scholarship, becoming a team captain, or growing as a confident and driven young woman.

What to Expect? Year round training at Play at the cage (Indoor Facility), Top Tier Coaching from seasoned collegiate-level staff and former athletes, college recruiting support and showcase opportunities, a culture rooted in accountability, excellence & fun.

The Gators will be hitting the ground running this season with tryouts and team formation being announced soon. Whether you're a rising talent hungry for the next level or a parent looking for a program built on development over politics (Formed by a non-parent professional), the Gators is your home!

Let's build something great together!

With Gator Pride,
Hailey Cavanagh
Co-Founder & Director - Midwest Gator Softball
Former Head Softball Coach at Concordia Ann Arbor
NCCAA National Coach of the Year
WHAC Champions of Character Coach