OCTOBER SMALL GROUP SESSIONS

Improve your baseball skills this October with Small Group Sessions at The ATTIC!


Players will train in a focused, small-group environment with a maximum of six athletes per group. Led by experienced instructors, these sessions will focus on hitting, pitching, and infield defense while helping athletes build strong fundamentals, improve confidence, and develop their skills in a fun, supportive environment.


Space is limited to six players per group, so register early to reserve your spot!


Session Details

Ages: 5–15U

Location: The ATTIC | 1892 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103

Group Size: Maximum of 6 players

Cost: $120 per participant, per group


Hitting with Christian Ibarra

Dates: October 5, 12, 19, & 26  (4 sessions)

Focus: Fundamentals of stance, grip, swing mechanics, strength, and power development.

  • Group 1 – Ages 9–10 | 4:00–5:00 PM
  • Group 2 – Ages 11–12 | 5:00–6:00 PM
  • Group 3 – Ages 13-15 | 6:00-7:00 PM

Infield Defense with Christian Ibarra

Dates: October 6, 13, 20, & 27 (4 sessions)

Focus: Fundamentals of fielding ground balls, footwork, glove work, and throwing accuracy.

  • Group 4 – Ages 9–12 | 4:00–5:00 PM
  • Group 5 – Ages 13–15 | 5:00–6:00 PM

Pitching with Karson Spiess

Dates: October 7, 14, 21, & 28 (4 sessions)

Focus: Fundamentals of pitching mechanics, balance, arm action, accuracy, and developing consistent pitch command.

  • Group 6 – Ages 9–10 | 4:00–5:00 PM
  • Group 7 – Ages 11–12 | 5:00–6:00 PM
  • Group 8 – Ages 13-15 | 6:00-7:00 PM


General Skills with Mason Quick

Dates: October 8, 15, 22, & 29 (4 sessions)

Focus: Fundamentals of hitting, defense, and throwing.

  • Group 9 – Ages 5–6 | 4:00–5:00 PM
  • Group 10 – Ages 7–8 | 5:00–6:00 PM

If a session is unavailable during registration, the group may be full. If registration numbers for a group are low, you may be contacted by the Fargo Area Sports office regarding alternative arrangements.


Additional Information

  • Eligibility: Open to Fargo Youth Baseball players who were registered for the 2026 season. Non-FYB players may register beginning 10 days before the first session.
  • Equipment: Players attending hitting sessions should bring a bat and helmet. Players attending infield defense and pitching sessions should bring a glove. Additional equipment will be available if needed.
  • Footwear: Clean, dry tennis shoes are required. No cleats.
  • Registration: Please use the 2027 Age Chart when selecting your age group. Registration is available at the bottom of the page.

About the Instructors


Christian Ibarra
Christian played collegiate baseball at LSU, where he earned First-Team All-SEC, SEC All-Defensive Team, and SEC All-Tournament Team honors in 2013. He returned to LSU as a coach in 2015 before beginning a 12-season professional playing career.


His professional experience includes time with the Lincoln Saltdogs, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, Guadalajara Mariachis, and the Minnesota Twins organization. Christian currently plays for the Piratas de Campeche in the Mexican Professional League.


Karson Spiess
Karson played baseball for Fargo North, Post 400, and Post 2. With Post 2, he won a state championship in 2017. Coach Spiess has coached with Fargo Youth Baseball and Fargo North.


Karson interned with the Bismarck Larks and was involved with the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals in Field Operations.


Mason Quick
Mason currently serves as an assistant coach at Fargo South and for the 15/16U ‘61s team. He brings extensive international playing experience, having spent four professional seasons competing in Germany, Austria, and New Zealand as a versatile two-way utility player, posting a career .334 batting average. Mason’s coaching career is equally diverse, with experience in the U.S., Germany, Austria, and New Zealand, working with players from 5U through advanced player-coach roles.



His career highlights include winning an Austrian league championship in 2023, back-to-back Finkstonball tournament titles in 2022 and 2023, and a softball championship as a coach in 2019. Mason played collegiate baseball at Valley City State University and Minnesota State University Moorhead and previously served as the Head Legion Baseball Coach in Pillager in 2017.