Before they compete, they have to fall in love with the game. Little Makos protects the joy of learning baseball while teaching your child the right fundamentals from day one.
A mako pup doesn't start at the top of the food chain.
It starts by learning the hunt. Building its instincts. Finding the joy in the chase before it ever makes the kill.
That's what we do here. We protect the joy so the fundamentals have somewhere to land. We teach your child to love this game—and then we teach them to hunt.
The worst thing you can do to a young player is kill their love for the game before they ever learn it. Little Makos protects the joy first—then teaches real fundamentals the right way.
Sound familiar? Your kid shows up excited, stands in line for 20 minutes, gets yelled at for a bad throw, and rides home quiet. That spark you saw? It's fading.
We protect the fun so the fundamentals stick. When a kid is smiling, they're learning. When they're learning, they're growing into the player they're supposed to be.
Every coach in the Makos program has real playing experience, real credentials, and a proven track record of developing young talent the right way.
Detroit native and Orchard Lake St. Mary's grad, University of Akron standout, and LA Dodgers draft pick (2014, 16th round). Devan played 650+ professional games across the Dodgers organization and independent ball, earning two American Association All-Star selections. A career .294 hitter with 747 hits, he knows what it takes to develop at every level—and built the Makos to give young players the coaching he wishes every kid had from day one.
Michigan native out of Brother Rice High School, Nick was the 23rd overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals—the first Michigan prep position player taken in the first round since Derek Jeter. He made his Major League debut with the New York Mets in 2022 and became the first player in Mets history to homer in each of his first two career starts. Nick brings elite-level hitting knowledge and a passion for developing young talent the right way.
Corunna, Michigan native who dominated on the mound from day one—55 strikeouts in 55 innings with a 1.40 ERA at Corunna High School, earning First Team All-Conference and All-Area honors. Duncan pitched at Lansing Community College, where the Stars finished third in the JUCO World Series and won back-to-back conference titles, before moving on to Davenport University. As a senior he earned a starting role on the mound and helped lead the Panthers to a GLIAC Championship and a Regional Finals appearance in 2021. He also earned GLIAC All-Academic Excellence honors. A Sport Management graduate with a deep understanding of both the game and player development, Duncan brings energy, attention to detail, and a genuine love for coaching young athletes.
Pups don't learn to hunt overnight. We follow a 5-phase path that builds skills in order—so nothing is rushed, nothing is skipped, and the joy never leaves.
Every pup develops at their own pace. We run two age-specific packs so your child gets coaching scaled to their skill level—never too much, never too little.
These pups are just joining the pack. Everything is about falling in love with the game—learning to catch, throw, and run through high-energy, game-based sessions that keep smiles on their faces while real fundamentals take root.
These pups are ready to sharpen their teeth. The joy is built in—now we layer on mechanics, situational awareness, and the competitive instincts that turn young players into real hunters on the diamond.
All sessions run Monday & Wednesday, back-to-back. Pick the pack that fits your pup's age, drop them off, and we handle the rest.
Season runs 5 months (May – September). Weather cancellations are rescheduled. No sessions on holiday weekends. Full schedule provided at registration.
We didn't build this to nickel-and-dime families. One monthly fee covers everything—so the only thing you and your pup need to focus on is the game.
Everything you need to know before joining the hunt.
Spots are limited because every pup deserves real attention. Fill out the form below and we'll reach out to lock in your pup's spot.
We've got your registration. You'll be redirected to complete payment. If not, a member of the Makos team will reach out within 24 hours.
The hunt begins soon.
Questions? Email us at info@mwmakos.com