Defensive Playmaking Series
Footwork. Glovework. Game Awareness.
Led by former Major League outfielder Charlie Tilson, who played all three outfield positions at the big-league level with the Chicago White Sox and was rated the top defensive outfielder in the St. Louis Cardinals organization by Baseball America, this series is assisted by three-year Northwestern starting shortstop Tony Livermore.
Training centers on the core defensive skills that separate strong defenders from average ones: first-step reads, efficient footwork, clean glove work, and smart positioning. Players learn how to move with purpose, arrive on time, and stay balanced through the ball, allowing their actions under pressure to feel natural and repeatable through purposeful, decision-based reps.
Our goal is to help players slow the game down, trust their preparation, and become dependable defenders their teams can count on.
Event Registration
Event Details
Ages:
5th Graders – 8th Graders
Date:
Winter Session Saturdays:
Jan 17 • Jan 24 • Jan 31 • Feb 7 • Feb 14 • Feb 21
Spring Training Dates | Saturdays:
Feb 28 • Mar 7 • Mar 14 • Mar 21 • Mar 28 • Apr 4
Time:
5th-8th grade Infield: 3-4pm
5th-8th grade Outfield: 5-6pm
Location:
Paw Athletics
3400 Milwaukee Ave
Glenview, IL
Price:
$450 | 6 week Session
$275 | 3-Session Flex Pack
$95 | 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.
