One of my favorite sayings is, “It’s better to be lucky than good, but you better be good once you get lucky.” Nothing is more true of the current baseball development landscape. So much of our focus is on finding the greatest, most acclaimed end destination or college baseball program to join, … [Read more...]
Travel ball coach: 5 tips for new club baseball parents
Each year, thousands of players begin their first experience into travel baseball, but the new experiences aren’t just limited to the players. It can be just as educational for new parents in the space. Here are a few tips to have a great experience as a new travel baseball parent. Don’t … [Read more...]
Travel ball coach: No need for sliding mitts on base paths
My father always said to not let small things have a big impact on your life. But, I’m sorry, Dad, there is one small thing that continues to bother me. Sliding mitts. The worst thing to happen to baseball in years. Let’s think about this for a second. A kid is wearing a sliding mitt to … [Read more...]
Travel ball: The do’s, don’ts and details to have a great tryout experience
Brendan Akashian, a four-year player at Holy Cross who played three seasons of pro ball, founded Lowell, Mass., based Boomer Baseball in 2020. One of the most challenging periods in the travel baseball calendar is right around the corner. Travel baseball tryouts are being held for many programs … [Read more...]
Developing as a hitter? Take a lesson from The Masters
The start of April brings with it two things that are more related than you think. One, a new baseball season begins across New England. And two, the best sporting event on the planet is held in Augusta, Ga., with The Masters. Why do I link them together? I’ll explain. One lesson we’ve all … [Read more...]
Travel ball coach: Understand the unique power of failure
As we welcome the spring, travel baseball hits full speed for many of us in New England. We’re due for weekends of doubleheaders in freezing temperatures, filled with players, parents and siblings longing for warmer weather. I say this to my program parents every year around this time: … [Read more...]
