The Hit Barn

One of the things that is essential to fostering player development is affiliation with a reliable training center that produces results. Just as students of martial arts belong to a “dojo” and students of ballet belong to a studio, serious baseball players need to have an ongoing relationship with a specific training coach. Regular attendance [...]

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Say It Ain’t So, Jericho!

I’ve spent several days reading the various news reports and many blogs that have provided information and opinions on the widely-reported “banning” of a 9 year-old pitcher from playing youth baseball because he throws too hard. Naturally since this story had the makings of instant headlines, it quickly became the talk of major news outlets [...]

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Favorite Baseball Movies

It seems to me that any good baseball movie needs to have some key elements like the realization of The Dream, a reconnection of fathers and sons, triumph over adversity and the truth that the most important game of all is Life itself. I feel a good baseball movie as much as see it; if [...]

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Eye of the Tiger

Today I will do what it takes to become more competitive than ever before.
Today I will again earn my place on the roster.
Today I will be an example of Hustle and Commitment for my teammates,
Because as I play the game, so also plays my entire team.
Tomorrow will take care of itself, because…
Today I am a [...]

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Baseball Mom

You’re a Baseball Mom
And you show us your love,
When you help us with hitting
Or play catch with Dad’s glove.
 
From the backstop and bleachers
We hear you cheering us on,
And you take us on road trips
Whether short ones or long.
 
Your competitive fire
Helps us to play at our best
And builds our desire
To stand out from the rest.
 
Whether winning or [...]

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