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If you’re passionate about baseball or softball and want to improve your skills, Powermill gives you the tools to make it happen. These Powermill sports resources are designed to help each player grow in their knowledge of the game and identify potential areas for growth.

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Writing an Essay on Sports | Tips for College Applications 

If high school athletics are a big part of what makes you, you, writing your college application essays about your sport might seem like a no-brainer. Need a little help to get from the idea to the final product? Here are the tips you need to write a college application essay that will knock it out of the park. 

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Finding Balance for High School Baseball Players

If your child has their sights set on a career in baseball, their performance in school might feel secondary. It’s important to remind them of the role that grades play in that pursuit. Having a high GPA is part of the recruitment process – and neglecting their schoolwork can be a serious hurdle to achieving those dreams.

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Benefits of Playing Community College Baseball

There are many paths to success in baseball, and all can lead to a rewarding career. Some players are drafted to a professional team right out of high school. Others are accepted to play at a four-year university and then scouted by a professional team from there. Alternatively, players may start on a two-year community college baseball team, with aspirations to transfer to a four-year school and, ultimately, a professional team.

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Playing to Win: College Softball Scholarships and Resources

Many softball players who excel above their teammates are automatically recruited and sought out by college coaches. If you aren’t one of these players, it can be hard to find the right path.
To make the process easier, here is a collection of college softball scholarships and resources to help you navigate the changing scope of college softball.

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Travel Baseball

Navigating the World of Travel Baseball: What Parents Need to Know

In this guide to travel baseball, we’ll walk you through what you need to know to help your child succeed on and off the field. From finding the right team to understanding the commitment and cost involved, we’ll cover everything you need to know to make an informed decision about whether travel baseball is right for your child and how to get started.

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Your Baseball Training Checklist

Behind every baseball championship trophy is a team of players who started in the same place – the very beginning. Whether your beginning looks like trying out for a team, training with a coach or picking up a bat and glove for the very first time, you’re in good company.

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