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18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Done? on January 31, 2025, 7:27 pm

Is this the final year for 18U Malito? The team is not listed on the new website, and players do not appear in the committed area. The both of those guys have always done a great job

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by not done on February 10, 2025, 6:05 pm, in reply to "18U Malito Cheethas"

Moving to Mojo.

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by News on February 11, 2025, 10:39 am, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

Why is this news ?
Same 2 coaches
Same roster
This doesn’t add any value recruiting wise
Or put that team in a better spot

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Illinois stars on February 5, 2025, 8:22 am, in reply to "18U Malito Cheethas"

They moving to the Illinois Stars

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Rock On on February 7, 2025, 4:53 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

No sir! Tinley Park Rockers!

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by IsThatRight on February 6, 2025, 8:53 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

Not Mojo?

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Coach on February 5, 2025, 2:43 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

That would be a great move.

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Scout on February 4, 2025, 2:01 pm, in reply to "18U Malito Cheethas"

They going back to the Nationals.

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Richie on February 5, 2025, 9:19 am, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

That’s rich. I haven laughed so hard in a long time. Thanks

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by @richie on February 5, 2025, 2:42 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

Thanks I try

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Cheetahs on February 1, 2025, 10:29 am, in reply to "18U Malito Cheethas"

Cheetahs told them to take a hike. They are on their own.

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Cops on February 1, 2025, 4:03 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

They are the sneaky thief’s of the Chicagoland area

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by @cops on February 1, 2025, 9:49 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

Preach on!!

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Hahaha on February 1, 2025, 6:57 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

It makes me laugh when people complain about poaching. How about programs actually do what they say they will do. Treat people right. Yes they might leave but they could also come back. Programs that communicate with both players and families at all levels typically keep players around longer. Even when hard conversations need to happen.

No idea what happened between the coaches and the organization but those two guys have done a good job over the years.

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Fishy on February 2, 2025, 9:41 am, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

So two guys have done well over the years but their org still exited them? And they couldn’t find another org so they continue to wear the old orgs jersey?

Fishy. Fishy. Fishy.

Agree on poaching - it says way more about the team being left and the kid than it does the team you go to!

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Really on February 2, 2025, 1:34 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

So say Malito wants to self fund through reg fees and not pay the obligations to BoJackson for the right to be a funnel for Bo Jackson profits. But, if you are the Cheetahs, you want to continue to show well on events and Malito team will always show well. So both sides win.

Cheetahs get ripped a lot but at 18 they have some really strong coaches in Connolly, Baer, Malito, Coronado all showing as well coached quality Midwest teams. Who else has 4 teams that level in this era without bringing kids from half way across the country.

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by “Profit Funnel” on February 2, 2025, 2:36 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

Good analysis.

But the Bo Dome they practice in is maybe the best facility around, including strength training. Maybe they’re getting soaked on fees, but they’re getting a lot of value there.

Plus, somebody gotta help pay for Bo’s new hip at some point! ;>)

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Unbiased on February 2, 2025, 1:10 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

I’ve seen entire teams leave organizations before and the fault was with the organization, so don’t jump to any conclusions.

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Hahaha on February 2, 2025, 12:00 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

I have no dog in this fight. I'm just basing that comment on my personal experience. I wasn't aware they were booted from the org, so that's interesting news. But let's be honest, that stuff happens every year with different organizations; that's why we have so many teams in the area. I'm not sure when this all happened, but maybe they will find a new organization next year.

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Coach Jason on February 23, 2025, 2:14 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

Allow me to clear the air, so to speak, (not that it really matters) but the Cheetahs organization and our team had a mutual parting of the ways. Was it due to poaching players? That all depends on the definition.
To be clear, I have noticed the comment calling us the thieves of the Chicago area🤣🤣. And yes, we have taken players from other teams. But to be clear, I would say on at least 90% of the occasion I do not reach out to girls or their parents who have not reached out to us first.
We have a multitude of college context across the country! So, why wouldn’t parents and players take advantage of that opportunity? Also, we have a pretty established history of not cutting players. So, when we commit to you, we commit to you for the whole thing… and that includes while you are in college, as well! We have assisted our alumni in movements within the portal, though I am no fan of it, on many occasions. And we continue to have our former players come and work out with us and our current team when they are in from school. Our team also operates under the philosophy of grabbing very serious players first and then allowing them to be semi adult in allowing them to have a lot of fun in these very short years that they have to enjoy this game. No black Mondays here!
However, I do think calling us thieves is a little unfair as I do almost all of the recruiting for the roster. So, please don’t point your finger at Coach Paul. Having said that, as I mentioned before, it is a rare occasion for me to reach out to a player whose family has not reached out to me first. (Also, aren’t there a couple organizations that are very good at playing this game who poach players all year long and nobody whines about them???)
That was a strict rule that I had with the Cheetahs, as many parents, players, and coaches asked for our assistance in getting their players and daughters recruited.
As a matter of fact, there was an 18U team from the Cheetahs who poached one of our pitchers, and then committed to the school that we got her started with. Did we scream and whine? Not at all!
We are thrilled for the player and her family because ultimately it is a phenomenal fit and a great chance of success for her!
Maybe this cleared some things up, maybe it didn’t.

But, if you have a daughter who is a serious player and is looking to have fun, you can always find us as we will be looking to build up our roster with the Mojo in the fall!
Paul and I have had a five-year run that I will stack up against any organization in this area.
Good luck to all of your daughters!!

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by @coach Jason on February 24, 2025, 8:40 am, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

I’ve talked to a few parents within the Cheetahs’s organization
That would not agree with you Coach Jason
In regards to families reaching out to you first .
I think it best to let it go and continue working for your girls
Your long message/ advertisement kinda smells fishy

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by @@coach Jason on February 24, 2025, 9:46 am, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

But, “let it go” is a solid piece of advice.
I rarely come on here. I just wanted to clear up a few things.

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by @@Coach Jason on February 24, 2025, 8:59 am, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

To be fair, I did say 90%.
And I do believe that is accurate

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by @Jason on February 25, 2025, 9:20 am, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

I would tell the organizations that are complaining about losing players to you, to make their organization better so players don't want to leave.

Re: 18U Malito Cheethas

Posted by Old School on March 4, 2025, 7:29 pm, in reply to "Re: 18U Malito Cheethas"

The old school Way of coaching just doesn’t work anymore. Those “Old Schoolers” need to wise up or their precious little empire will go bye bye. For some it may already be too late.

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