8U
Wolfpack Pups
LeagueEwa Beach Little League
CoachRay Ilae
FieldGeiger Park · Ewa Beach
Ewa Beach, Hawaiʻi • Youth Baseball • 8U • 9U • 10U
WOLFPACK
BASEBALL
“The strength of the wolf is in the pack. The strength of the pack is in the wolf.”
Helping young athletes grow through high-quality baseball instruction, competitive opportunities, teamwork, and a strong community built around the game.
The Pack
Teams
Wolfpack fields teams from 8U through 10U, combining structured instruction and long-term player growth with competitive league and tournament opportunities.
9U
Wolfpack 9U
LeagueHiBA
CoachJD Westphal
FieldGeiger Park · Ewa Beach
10U
Wolfpack 10U
LeagueHiBA
CoachJD Westphal
FieldGeiger Park · Ewa Beach
Pack Pride
Highlight Reel
A look at Wolfpack teams in action — tournament results, big moments, travel, team milestones, and other highlights from the season.
What’s Next
Upcoming Tournaments
Wolfpack is looking ahead to its next opportunity to travel, compete, and represent Hawaiʻi.
2026
DEC 4–6
Waipahu, Hawaiʻi
Kaizen Baseball · Pinto (8U)
Kaizen’s 2026 Winter Bash
Wolfpack’s 8U players will compete in Kaizen’s 2026 Winter Bash at the Central Oʻahu Regional Park Youth Baseball fields.
2027
JAN 16–18
Hilo, Hawaiʻi
B-Pono Athletics · Hilo, Hawaiʻi
B-Pono MLK Baseball Tournament
Wolfpack plans to bring its teams to Hilo for the 2027 B-Pono MLK Baseball Tournament over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. The tournament will give our players an opportunity to compete against teams from across Hawaiʻi and grow together as a program.
2027
JUN 11–17
Sparks, Nevada
Youth Baseball Nationals · Reno-Tahoe
Reno-Tahoe — Week 1
Wolfpack is planning for the 2027 Youth Baseball Nationals in the Reno-Tahoe area, with pool play, team showcase events, elimination rounds, and Championship Thursday.
The Pack
Team Photos
Wolfpack teams learning, competing and growing together.
Player Profiles
Meet the Wolves
Optional player profiles give families a place to share baseball-focused information, photos and social links without crowding the main team page.
Profiles are published only with parent or guardian approval and can be limited or omitted entirely.
Leadership
Coaching Staff
Coaching at Wolfpack is about more than this weekend’s result. The goal is to teach the game, challenge players appropriately, and be a positive influence as they grow.
Club Head Coach · 9U & 10U Head Coach
JD Westphal
JD Westphal brings professional playing experience and a long-term player-development mindset to Wolfpack Baseball. An outfielder at Southern Utah University, JD signed with the Chicago Cubs organization and played professionally in the minor leagues.
JD has coached youth baseball since 2020 and serves as Wolfpack Baseball’s overall head coach, in addition to leading the club’s 9U and 10U teams. His approach emphasizes developing players over time — building strong fundamentals, baseball IQ and confidence while creating a positive environment that keeps kids learning, competing and enjoying the game.
Chicago Cubs organization · 2005
Arizona League Cubs → High-A Daytona Cubs
Southern Utah University · Outfielder
Professional statistics: Baseball-Reference / MiLB.
JD’s coaching philosophy is simple: develop players for the long run, be a positive influence, and teach kids that hard work pays off. He emphasizes fundamentals, confidence and steady improvement while keeping the environment competitive and encouraging.
Playing-history sources: MiLB.com, Baseball-Reference and contemporary reporting from the Deseret News. Youth coaching philosophy is team-supplied copy and can be updated with JD’s preferred wording.
Wolfpack Baseball
Coaching Staff
Ray Ilae
Bryce Takaki
Casey Payne
Cheyanne Julian
Kela Kamoku
Kawika Davis-Leopoldo
Zac Augustiro
Dustin Ching
Ryan Ines-Fernandez
Noah Ah Yat
Tyson Paclib-Soares
Sean Taylor
Our Purpose
More Than Baseball
Wolfpack Baseball, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized for charitable and educational purposes.
Instruction
Teach the Game
Youth baseball instruction, training, coaching, and competitive opportunities that build skill and baseball knowledge.
Growth
Develop Young Athletes
Fitness, teamwork, leadership, discipline, and good sportsmanship through consistent work and meaningful competition.
Community
Build the Pack
A positive baseball community where players, families, and coaches support one another and learn through the game.
Support the Pack
Help young players grow.
Donations help support player development, equipment, field costs, tournament fees, travel opportunities and other team needs.
501(c)(3) notice: Wolfpack Baseball is a Hawaiʻi nonprofit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN: 33-2153372. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Join the Program
Interested in Coaching?
Wolfpack is always interested in connecting with experienced baseball coaches who share our commitment to teaching the game and creating a positive, competitive environment.
Get in Touch
Contact a Coach
Interested in Wolfpack Baseball, looking for team information, or have a question about practices and tournaments? Send the coaching staff a message.
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