WINTER CAMPS
Improve your fastpitch skills this winter with camps at The ATTIC!
Take your game to the next level this offseason!
Hitting camps will be led by Dakota Selects.
Guest Hitting Instructor for session 1: UND softball player and DS alum Makenna Alexander (Session 1).
Pitching camps will be led by Dakota Selects.
Space is limited to at most ten athletes per pitching session and twenty athletes per hitting session, so register early to secure your spot!
Session Details
Ages: 8U–18U
Location: The ATTIC | 1892 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Group Size: Maximum of 10 players - pitching
Maximum of 20 players - hitting
Cost: $175 per participant - 6 sessions
$300 per participant - 12 sessions
Dates:
November: 15, 22, & 29
December: 13 & 20
January: 31
February: 7 & 21
March: 7, 14, 21, & 28
Available Hitting Groups
- Beginner Hitting: Ages 10–12 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Advanced Hitting: Ages 12–18 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Available Pitching Groups
- Intro to Pitching: Ages 8–12 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM
- Intermediate Pitching: Ages 12–14 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
- Advanced Pitching: Ages 14-18 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Additional Information
- Eligibility: Open to all fastpitch players.
- Equipment: Players attending hitting sessions should bring a bat and helmet. Players attending 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 Instructor
Justin Feist
Justin began his coaching career in 2015, working with athletes through individual lessons before joining the West Fargo Packers as an assistant coach for two seasons. He also spent three summers coaching the West Fargo United 16U team.
For the past five seasons, Coach Feist has coached with the Dakota Selects program, formerly known as Diamond Academy, helping lead the program to two state championships.
Coach Feist began playing men’s fastpitch in 2009, primarily as a catcher, and has since added pitching to his game. He is a two-time All-World selection at the NAFA World Series, won a National Championship in 2015, and has competed in the prestigious ISC World Tournament.
Coach Feist emphasizes the mental side of the game, helping young athletes develop confidence, focus, and a strong approach to competition.
Autumn McGough
Autumn is the Fastpitch Director at Fargo Area Sports.
She has been with Dakota Selects for 3 years. Before that, she played for Diamond Academy for 6 summers.
Autumn graduated high school from West Fargo Sheyenne in 2023. After high school she attended Mayville State University to continue her academic and softball careers.
Autumn is currently working on finishing her degrees in Business Administration and Sports Management from Mayville State University. She's on track to graduate in the spring of 2027.
Makenna Alexander
Teagan recently completed an accomplished four-year softball career at Minnesota State University Moorhead, where she was primarily a catcher for the Dragons. She is now an assistant softball coach at Concordia College, where she continues to share her knowledge and experience with collegiate athletes.
During her senior season in 2026, Teagan earned All-NSIC Second Team honors after starting 52 games and leading the Dragons with a .333 batting average and 49 hits. She also led the team with 25 runs scored, posted a .417 on-base percentage, stole 14 bases, and recorded a .980 fielding percentage.
Behind the plate, Teagan developed a reputation for consistency and strong defensive play. She finished her MSUM career ranked among the program's all-time top 10 in several categories, including games played, career on-base percentage, stolen bases, putouts, sacrifice hits, and fielding percentage.
Teagan brings both collegiate playing and coaching experience to young athletes, with an emphasis on developing strong fundamentals, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the game.
