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"I’ll only have 12 years of this with him - I won’t ever take for granted the way that he looks at me with admiration, and the pride he has in his eyes when he looks at me as a coach, not just his dad." - Current 8U coach who was coached by his dad
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WhyPlay.Org retweeted
This is what is wrong with the travel ball mentality. We give up on kids too fast, or they give up on themselves. Then we wonder why participation is dropping at age 12.
I was one of those kids at age 10. 40+ years later, I’m still in the game I love because I didn’t give up.
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Let's all remember this play and discussion during amateur games (I'm look at you High School, Little League parents).
Maybe don't lose your sh*t and screaming bloody murder that EVERYONE got it wrong except your team.
“It’s hard to make that call any earlier,” manager Oli Marmol said after the game. “But at the same time, if you’re baserunner, it’s too late. There is some confusion there about not hearing the call. That’s a complicated one for everybody.”
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And wait until you smoke the ball and get thrown out from CF or RF at First Base!
Dear 11 & 12 year olds and their parents:
The full size field is a year or two away. Those 200-250’ “dingers” you’re hitting now will be fly ball outs soon. I know we love those USSSA bats but you’re also a few years away from using BBCOR bats which will take away your “pop” overnight.
The big field is a game changer. It’s a separator. It has a way of humbling those kids who dominated on the small field (and their parents and coaches). Keep working hard but be careful of thinking the game is easy. Each year from here on out will push you to get better. Will reveal your toughness. Expose your weaknesses and challenge you everyday.
BTW, that 90’ sprint to first base will make you feel slow!! 🤣🤣 do your sprints!!
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Some of us do it more than others.
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"If you consistently do the little things, there's no limit to what you can achieve." #IchiroHOF
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Mindset matters. Keep it up @TannerKern912 Go Toreros!
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Oh, and this is why the Infield Fly exists. Prevents the defense from getting a cheap double play.
Unless you're the White Sox and give up a double play anyway :)
#KnowTheRules
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I have a baseball game on in my house all the time. There’s no other sport that gives you the everyday. Even if it’s a game I don’t care about it’s always on in the background. There is no better sport. Period.
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WhyPlay.Org retweeted
I love Chris Rose I forgot to mention him. Seems like the select few non Yankee fans are good there
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WhyPlay.Org retweeted
On this senior night, each senior got one final at-bat with their dad throwing the pitch. While rounding the bases, a letter from their parents was read over the speakers with their mothers waiting at home plate🥹
Baseball King
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WhyPlay.Org retweeted
Great point and something young coaches really struggle with. They lack the experience with kids to really even be aware of.
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I have no issues with this HC. He appears to run a great program. But he was wrong for letting his emotions and mouth get him in trouble at this point of the tournament.
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Good thing Cruz doesn't play for Louisville!
(Interesting fact: Cruz is only 1 year older than that second baseman)
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Nice. Though Dr Mirkin recanted RICE 10 years ago. What took so long to report it?
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Don't ever disrespect the game again. Hustle at all times. Showboating does nothing but scream me, me, me. It's not about you, it's about the team & now you're not in scoring position. Take a seat.
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Players & Parents: Listen to these folks. Have a plan.
That should include being intentional about trade offs of getting an education vs baseball
This morning I have spoken with 17 College Coaches . There needs to be a clear understanding by families/athletes that the pathway to college in no longer VIA travel baseball. HS athletes cannot compete with talent/skill/size of portal athletes. HS athletes must now give strong consideration NAIA /D3 as well as JUCO and create a resume!
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WhyPlay.Org retweeted
This morning I have spoken with 17 College Coaches . There needs to be a clear understanding by families/athletes that the pathway to college in no longer VIA travel baseball. HS athletes cannot compete with talent/skill/size of portal athletes. HS athletes must now give strong consideration NAIA /D3 as well as JUCO and create a resume!
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Players ask yourself: Is this the kind of teammate I want? And, more importantly, is that the kind of teammate I am?
I bet the vibe doesn't stop here. Dollars to donuts he's the one always picking everybody up, always hustling, and living "there is no I in TEAM" 24/7/365.
To add to it, one of the days was his birthday and he came to a game on his birthday when he was hurt and couldn’t play!
There’s no doubt this young man is committed, not participating, and I’m all in to help him how we I can.
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