Press Release | February 2026

 

It is with great excitement that starting in fall 2026 and spring of 2027, CBT will be offering softball teams to complement our established and premier baseball teams. 

 

For many years, we’ve gotten the question on if we are going to add softball. We’ve always had the thought in our minds but the stars just didn’t align with our infrastructure and coaching staff. 

 

With the addition of a few staff members who have years of experience in the softball arena and confirming with other softball figures around the Fox Valley, we have decided the time is now. We’re very excited and eager to give young ladies the chance to be involved in the great culture of our program, our first-class coaching staff, indoor facility and outdoor fields. 

 

What is the vision? Our vision is that of which have made our baseball teams high quality and competitive across the board. We see the softball side of it the same way. Our aim in year one is to offer three teams in the 10U, 12U and 14U age levels. We feel, just like our initial build with our baseball teams, that building small and of high quality is of utmost importance. We are also open to additional age groups should the need arise or be presented. 

 

Why softball now? We have drastically grown our base of softball players from ages 8-18 that consistently train with us. Many of those players and parents have expressed the desire for their daughters to be more involved with our program from a team standpoint. In addition, many of our baseball players have sisters and those families have also expressed a desire to have their daughters get the same opportunities as their sons. They’ve seen the development both on and off the field that our program produces and being able to offer the girls that same opportunity is something we feel is necessary. 

 

Furthermore, we have hired some new coaches within the past 6 months that are seasoned softball instructors and accredited coaches and we will look to them to take the lead on team and practice structures throughout the year. Additionally, our facilities, and in particular, our indoor facility, is a perfect home for softball in terms of the size and functionality to grow and develop young, aspiring softball players.        

 

What is the next step? This decision has recently been made and we will have additional information and a frequently asked question form soon to help answer popular questions we continue to get. We do know that we will have tryouts sometime in the middle of July. In the meantime, if you want to meet our staff and get a tour of our indoor facility, please email rwcavaiani@gmail.com to setup a time. 

 

From the owner Rick Cavaiani: “Offering softball teams has always been in the back of my mind. Originally, we didn’t have the proper infrastructure, facilities and coaching personnel that made me feel comfortable and confident enough to offer the best and most comprehensive program to the young ladies who would play here. Now, we do! With the hiring of experienced softball staff members; in addition to our already established staff that offers the best baseball and softball training in the business, made the decision very easy. We’re really excited and proud to offer all those young ladies who have wanted to join our teams and culture and continue to build our family with great kids and families. We are already looking forward to tryouts in July and meeting the new families who want to join us. 2027 will mark our 10th year of CBT baseball and adding softball makes year 10 even that much more exciting and fulfilling as we continue to grow our program and make it even stronger.”