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As an umpire I am completely indifferent to who is playing. I follow and enforce the rules thats it. Im there because I love the game, hope to see good baseball and want the kids to be able to play. Without umpires you have no game.

Player development is about more than baseball. The ultimate goal: • Build disciplined people • Develop resilient leaders • Teach accountability • Prepare athletes for life Wins matter. But impact lasts longer. Great coaches develop the person before the player.

Great topic here! I was surrounded by baseball people that never wanted to take credit in anyway in reference to a players improvement or success. Now its a Tsunami of the exact opposite. Gurus posting videos of every hit or a runner thrown out. 👎

Ive now had 3 former Major League Baseball players that are friends of our family tell me a few nuggets regarding my son and his baseball endeavors: 1. Stop with “lessons”. “Stop letting coaches validate themselves by finding something to change.” 2. Let him hit, hit, hit. 3. Stop hitting off machines. They aren’t realistic. Tee, flips, BP. That’s it. 4. Let the athlete be an athlete.

Congratulations to Jordan Shipe & Zavier Perry for their awards last night at the MVBCA All-Area Meeting! Jordan Shipe - 2nd TM MVBCA D1/D2 All-Area Utility Zavier Perry - 2nd TM MVBCA D1/D2 All-Area Catcher Both guys have the opportunity to play in the MVBCA All-Star game!

We also want to recognize the Academic All-Area accomplishments from our team this year! The Varsity Team was awarded the “Grand Slam” Award by the MVBCA for having a team GPA of 3.81! Zavier Perry, Kade Swiger, and Brooks Taylor were also awarded MVBCA Academic All-Area! 📚

I’m a firm believe as a coach that you win AND lose with class. Swallow your pride and have some sportsmanship to shake your opponents hands. Don’t ruin the game from the inside out like that… 🙄

How many parents are thinking about college baseball when their kid is 12, 13, 14 years old? Pressure. Showcases. Rankings. Commitment posts. Then some kids finally reach college baseball… and after one fall season or one year, they’re done playing. Enjoy the younger years..

When it's time to correct somebody, close the door. When it's time to praise somebody, open it wide. Public humiliation has a short shelf life and so does the leader who uses it.

We are absolutely in a “break the glass” type moment in youth sports. Bring back the sandlot 🤞🏻.