Finding success on the field without being just another watered down “franchise” team can be done. Right mix of hard working athletes and good families with a common goal. The most recent Athletics Mercado Ohio 14u Midwest team found a way to be competitive finishing the Fall 3rd in the Heartland and 18th Nationally in the Alliance rankings with 13 new athletes and 2 Mom coaches. There are plenty of hard working talented athletes in the Chicagoland area and thru out the Midwest. At the end of the day it is 100% about finding the right fit wherever that may be.