baseball
October 7, 2016
Playing & Practicing: Why you can’t have one without the other
Baseball is an individual sport played within a team concept. It was that way when Abner Doubleday invented the game in 1839 and remains that way here in 2016. It’s a constant of the game’s blueprint that likely won’t ever change. What has c...
August 8, 2016
Profane rant gets youth baseball coach banned
A California youth baseball coach has been banned by the U.S. Amateur Baseball Federation after a profanity-laced tirade toward an umpire was caught on film. [caption id="attachment_17214" align="alignright" width="278"] Screenshot via CBS 8[/capt...
July 11, 2016
HOF pitcher John Smoltz: Specialization hurts baseball
Another key figure in professional sports is speaking out against sport specialization. [caption id="attachment_16177" align="alignright" width="260"] Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz speaks during his induction into the Hall of Fame. | P...
March 30, 2016
Texas baseball coaches association to propose pitch count
The Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA) next month will propose a pitch limit to help prevent arm injuries in young athletes, The Dallas Morning News is reporting. [caption id="attachment_15702" align="alignright" width="280"] ...
February 1, 2016
Investigation reveals ‘fight club’ within Texas HS baseball team
Two Texas high school baseball coaches have come under fire after an investigation allegedly turned up evidence of racist comments and a "fight club" created by members of the team. The Dallas Morning News reported that it obtained documents show...
September 28, 2015
Weathering the Storm
Maintaining perspective, positivity during a losing streak “Just win baby.” “You play to win the game.” “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” These quotes are everywhere, printed on T-shirts and plastered all ove...
September 22, 2015
Mike Matheny’s letter to parents
* This excerpt, published originally at MikeMatheny.com, is from St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny's book, The Matheny Manifesto. This letter was written in 2009 to a group of parents who wanted him to coach a youth team. Here, he outlined the...
September 8, 2015
Libertyville baseball field gets fresh look
There’s a certain charm to the baseball field at Libertyville High School (Libertyville, Illinois), but even the game’s most precious venues need a little touching up every now and then. Options were slim for the athletic department at the sch...
Does an invitational tournament take some planning, work, and long days during the two-day event? Absolutely! But when you consider the competitive opportunities for your athletes, the increased exposure for your program, and the potential ancillary funds that are raised, it is worth it.![]()
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Invitational, in-season tournaments boost your program
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Hosting an invitational tournament may also increase media attention a...