Moxie FAQ
Why Moxie? What is our Mission?
Our mission is to provide excellent softball instruction to prepare our players to compete at a higher level. We do this through forging strong family partnerships, providing high quality coaching, and participating in competitive play. At ETM, the game of softball is used as a vehicle to teach young girls important life skills. Teamwork, perseverance, and class are just a few of the values we emphasize through our whole athlete approach. We want our girls to fall in love with softball; to appreciate what it means to “honor the game”; and ultimately to develop the confidence and skills they will need to succeed both on and off the field.
How many games do we play in a season?
Moxie teams participate in 25-40 games per season, with games increasing per age level. This includes scrimmages, non-league and league games, and weekend tournaments throughout the year. Moxie goes to great lengths to host as many games as is possible at home in East Troy. All other games and competitions are local, with no overnight travel needed.
What age group is my daughter eligible for?
Moxie will have teams at the 7U (grades 1-2), 8U (grade 3), 10U (grades 4 & 5), and 12U (grades 6 & 7) levels.
How often and where do we practice?
Practices are held in East Troy at Mitchell Fields (outdoor) and ETCSD gyms (indoor). Each team has a slightly different practice schedule. 12U will practice 1-2 times a week; and all other levels will practice 1 X/week. At times, teams will also host "half-team" practices where coaches can provide more individualized instruction for players. Pitchers (all levels) and catchers (10U and 12U) are also highly encouraged to participate in Pitching Academy, on select Fridays, November-May in East Troy.
How long is the season? What's the time commitment?
September & October - light fall ball (10U & 12u only) with practices and a handful of games; November - March - Indoor Practice 1 -2 times per week, depending on level; April - July - scrimmages, games, and 3-5 weekend tournaments. Moxie is a HUGE proponent of the multi-sport athlete. We are very understanding if players have other sports or activities commitments in the off season, but once mid March hits, the expectation is that softball will be the priority activity.Mid March - July - Practice is 1X-2X/week, depending on game schedule and need, outdoors at Mitchell Fields.
What is the financial commitment?
Club dues for this season are $550 for 12U; $525 for 10U and $375 for 8U and 7U. The cost of uniforms and individual equipment (glove, cleats, helmet & facemask) are not included in the dues. Dues may vary by team depending on the number of tournaments that team participates in.
What additional opportunities does Moxie offer my daughter?
Moxie is more than just a softball team, it's a family. In addition to learning and playing softball, our teams participate in MANY fun events throughout the year. In years past we have gone tubing, bowling, roller skating, to Badgers games, haunted houses, East Troy Varsity Girls games and more! We have hosted costumed kickball and spooky snack contests, done pumpkin carving contests, marched in parades, engaged in various volunteering opportunities, attended team building days at camps, thrown team parties, and had beach parties! One of the best parts of this organization is the culture!