Saturday Skill Block (5th–6th Grade)
Players can stack development opportunities by attending both sessions
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Event Details
1 or 2 hours of skill development training with Charlie Tilson. Assistants include: Shawn Goosenberg, Tony Livermore, and Ryan Lidge.
Ages:
5th – 6th Graders
Date:
Saturdays:
4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16
Times:
3–4pm — Defensive Bootcamp
Blaze Pods, Agility Ladders, Glove work and game-speed defensive reps.
4–5pm — Power Pipe Hour
Hitting development focused on bat path, barrel control, and sequencing using the Power Pipe training system.
Location:
Paw Athletics
3400 Milwaukee Ave
Glenview, IL
Price:
- $700 | 6-Session Flex Pack BOTH Defensive Bootcamp AND Power Pipe
- $400 | 6-week Session (Defensive Bootcamp OR Power Pipe Hour)
- $225 | 3-Session Flex Pack
- $80 | Single Session
Camp Staff
Charlie Tilson
Charlie is a former Major League outfielder who played 11 professional seasons with the Cardinals, White Sox, Pirates, and Phillies. A second-round draft pick out of New Trier High School, he made his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox in 2016. Tilson posted a .288 career batting average, stole more than 150 bases and was named the top defensive outfielder in the Cardinals organization by Baseball America.
Shawn Goosenberg
Shawn is a former Northwestern infielder whom Charlie coached during his time with the Wildcats. A three-year starter, Shawn earned All-Big Ten honors and led Northwestern in multiple offensive categories throughout his career. He was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 2021 MLB Draft and went on to play throughout their minor-league system. Shawn also represented Team Israel internationally.
Tony Livermore
Tony Livermore is an infielder from Chicago who starred at Northwestern University, where he made 49 starts at shortstop in 2024 and posted a .980 fielding percentage, committing just four errors in 200 chances. A graduate of Mount Carmel High School, Tony was a four-year captain in both baseball and football.
Ryan Lidge
Ryan is a Barrington native and cousin of MLB All-Star Brad Lidge. A standout catcher at Notre Dame, he was drafted by the New York Yankees and went on to enjoy a successful professional career. In 2022, he earned All-Star honors with the Chicago Dogs, hitting .322 with 12 home runs and 80 RBIs. Recognized for his leadership, competitiveness, and mental toughness, Ryan now serves as a mental performance coach with Jim Fannin’s ZoneCoach®, where he helps athletes develop confidence, focus, and a championship mindset.
