Category: Baseball

A young baseball player

Stress Management for High School Athletes

For a young athlete, the stress of playing softball or baseball can weigh heavily on them, affecting their performance and their overall well-being. As a parent, you can encourage and “coach” them to keep a healthy perspective on what matters in life. You can also equip them with healthy coping mechanisms to help with stress management. Here are a few to get started.

Baseball players huddle as part of their pre game rituals

Create a Winning Mindset with These Pre Game Rituals

When it comes to showing up to the baseball or softball diamond and doing your best, mindset is everything. Professional baseball players often have pre game rituals that help them get in the zone, from simple warmups to out-there superstitions.

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.

A baseball coach with young players on the field

Mastering the Comeback: How to Enhance Your Game for Baseball Tryouts

There are practical steps your child can take to enhance their baseball skills before the next round of tryouts. From understanding their weaknesses to developing a dedicated training routine, here are some valuable tips to help them prepare both mentally and physically for a successful comeback.

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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