About the Program

About Rawlings Tigers NOVA

Rawlings Tigers NOVA is a Northern Virginia travel baseball program built around player development, professional coaching, competitive schedules, and a team-first culture.

ProgramRawlings Tigers NOVA
FocusPlayer Development
AreaNorthern Virginia
CultureAccountability + Leadership

Program Overview

Northern Virginia travel baseball.

Rawlings Tigers NOVA serves youth baseball families across Northern Virginia, including Woodbridge, Dumfries, Montclair, Dale City, Stafford, Manassas, Fairfax, Prince William County, and surrounding communities.

The program is built for players and families looking for competitive travel baseball teams, structured development, professional coaching, and a strong team-first environment.

Player Development Purposeful skill work, baseball IQ, feedback, and growth goals that help players build confidence and performance.
Professional Coaching Experienced coaches focused on preparation, communication, mentorship, accountability, and teaching the game the right way.
Competitive Baseball Teams are prepared for strong local, regional, and national competition with a commitment to development and team standards.

What Sets Us Apart

Development, standards, and opportunity.

Rawlings Tigers NOVA combines strong coaching, a player-first development approach, competitive opportunities, and the resources of a nationally recognized baseball organization.

01 Paid, Professional Coaching Qualified coaches bring playing and coaching experience to practices, games, and player mentorship.
02 Individual Player Development Players receive focused instruction designed to build skills, confidence, baseball IQ, and steady progress.
03 Competitive Schedules Teams compete in strong tournament environments that challenge players and support exposure.
04 Next-Level Pathways The program emphasizes development and visibility that can help prepare athletes for future baseball opportunities.

Experienced Coaching

Leadership, structure, and mentorship.

Led by Regional Director Coach Chris Cheshire, the Rawlings Tigers NOVA coaching staff brings experience, organization, and a development-focused approach to the program.

Meet the Coaches Join Our Staff
Decades of Experience Coaches bring instruction and leadership experience across youth, travel, showcase, and competitive baseball environments.
College Advancement The staff has experience helping players continue their baseball journey into collegiate programs.
Passionate Mentorship Players are challenged to grow as athletes, teammates, and leaders through accountability and preparation.

Travel Baseball in Northern Virginia

Built for committed baseball families.

Rawlings Tigers NOVA supports players who are ready for strong coaching, development-focused practices, competitive schedules, and a higher level of commitment.

Local Focus

Serving families across Woodbridge, Dumfries, Montclair, Dale City, Stafford, Manassas, Fairfax, Prince William County, and nearby communities.

Age-Group Development

Supporting youth and middle-school travel baseball players across key development ages, including 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, and 14U opportunities when roster needs are available.

Tryout Pathway

Families can review current tryout opportunities and submit player interest through the Rawlings Tigers NOVA tryout page.

Team-First Culture

Players are expected to compete with energy, support teammates, communicate well, and represent the program with accountability.

National Legacy

Part of the Rawlings Tigers family.

As part of the Rawlings Tigers organization, NOVA players benefit from the support, resources, and connections of a nationally recognized baseball brand with teams across the country.

National Organization Players are connected to a respected baseball brand with teams and resources across the country.
Training Resources The organization provides broader development concepts, baseball resources, and program support.
Nationwide Connections Players benefit from a larger network that supports exposure, development, and competitive baseball pathways.
High-Level Competition The Rawlings Tigers network creates opportunities to compete at strong local, regional, and national levels.

Our Vision

Develop athletes and leaders.

We believe in creating an environment where players can build confidence, develop character, and achieve success through dedication, effort, and love for the game.

Build ConfidencePlayers learn to trust their preparation and perform under pressure.
Develop CharacterTeamwork, accountability, and discipline translate beyond baseball.
Achieve SuccessSuccess is earned through dedication, effort, and love for the game.
Prepare for the Next ChallengePlayers grow as well-rounded individuals ready for challenges on and off the field.

Become a Tiger

Looking for a Northern Virginia travel baseball team or a stronger development environment? Review current tryouts and connect with the Rawlings Tigers NOVA staff.

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