“Because yelling ‘NICE CUT!’ is a full-body sport.” Here’s a 5×5 bingo card layout (center square is free, of course)—ready to turn any weekend tournament into a sideline competition of your own. 👇 Things Baseball Parents Say on Repeat (and What We Actually Mean) (aka “What Comes Out of Our […]
Let’s be honest: select baseball dads are a different breed. You’ve either: Spent $400 on a bat your kid still can’t hit with Threatened to “have a word” with the coach Or quietly Googled “how to throw a cutter” in the parking lot You’ve done one. Maybe all three. So […]
So you’ve finally taken the leap from rec ball to select. First of all, congrats—and welcome to the chaos. You’re officially a Baseball Parent now. Your weekends will never be the same, your trunk is about to become a mobile locker room, and your kid is going to learn more […]
(And Why Playing Other Sports in the Fall Might Be the Best Move) One of the biggest questions select baseball parents ask is: “How much is enough?” It’s a fair question—select ball isn’t rec ball. The competition is stronger, the schedule is fuller, and development expectations are higher. But even […]
When it comes to youth baseball, the right cleats can mean the difference between peak performance and sore feet—or worse, a rolled ankle. Whether your player is on turf, dirt, grass, or bouncing between all three in a single weekend, this guide helps you pick the right cleats for the […]
Walk through the dugout at any select baseball game in North Texas and you’re bound to hear it: “If you can’t hit, you don’t play.” It sounds harsh—especially for young athletes still developing—but it reflects a real trend in today’s game. In a world where competition is fierce and roster […]
(What to Do When the Hits Stop Falling) Every ballplayer, no matter how talented, will hit a slump. Maybe it’s a stretch of strikeouts.Maybe their glove feels like it has holes in it.Maybe they’ve suddenly lost that spark you’re used to seeing. It happens—to 9-year-olds, to college stars, and even […]
There’s a new bat on the block causing serious chatter across Major League Baseball — the torpedo bat. After the New York Yankees exploded for 18 home runs in their first four games using this untraditional equipment, torpedo bats have gone from training room curiosity to national headline. But are […]
(A Parent’s Guide to Building Baseball IQ the Fun Way) When your kid boots a ground ball, you chalk it up to a bad hop. But when they throw to the wrong base or forget how many outs there are? That feels a little different. Welcome to the world of […]
(But Don’t Always Say Out Loud) In select baseball, there’s more happening on the field—and behind the scenes—than most people realize. Between game-day lineups, mid-week practices, and the dozens of small decisions that shape a season, coaches wear a lot of hats: instructor, motivator, strategist, mentor. And while most parents […]
