One of the things I can’t listen to anymore is the idea that a program either A.) cares about winning, or B.) cares about player development. I’m here to say that it’s okay to care about both. Somewhere along the way, especially in youth travel baseball, this false choice was created. If you … [Read more...]
Travel ball coach: Grass is greener where you water it
As highlighted throughout this winter edition, the transfer portal has fundamentally reshaped college athletics. What’s often overlooked, however, is how its ripple effects have reached all the way down to youth sports — particularly baseball. For decades, youth athletics emphasized development, … [Read more...]
Travel ball coach: Chelmsford model for program building in MIAA
State titles start at 8, not 18. It pains me to write this article as a Lowell native, but it’s more than well deserved to give Chelmsford its flowers for winning the Massachusetts (MIAA) Division 1 championship. The Lions’ title win is not just a culmination of getting hot for two weeks, but … [Read more...]
Travel ball coach: Balance development with burnout in winter
The winter baseball development model in New England is an area that has changed so much in recent years. I want to share my perspective on the juggling act all of us must master in prioritizing what really matters. Like a few of my peers in New England, I serve many roles in my baseball … [Read more...]
Travel ball coach: Treat recruiting process like a job search
Parents: This lesson is for you. Many of you have likely performed multiple job searches over your professional career. If you want to help your child land a college baseball opportunity, think about what worked in your own job search. Target your top choice of schools. It’s a lot easier to … [Read more...]
Travel ball coach: Consider these factors for ‘infield in’
One of the areas I think worth a deeper look as a coach is the depth at which coaches play their infielders after a call of “infield in.” Playing your infield in is generally intended to gamble on playing closer to home plate in an effort to get a runner out at home via tag or force. It can also … [Read more...]
