ONLINE COURSE: T-Ball Coaching - Successful techniques for fundamental skills

Colleen Stewart of Play Date Fitness is our guest columnist and the author of this article.  The foundation of a healthy future is built during childhood. It’s crucial to introduce the concept of making healthy choices to children in an age-appropriate and engaging manner. These decisions can significantly influence their overall well-being, shaping them into…

  If you are a baseball historian who loves old baseball film footage, like I do, you will see that once the game started players would never bring their gloves into the dugout as long as they were in the game. The tradition lasted up until the 1950’s. After the third out was made, the…

  I am an amateur historian who loves reading about the revolutionary war. I also love reading about sports history. I remember when I first heard that Hoboken, New Jersey claimed to have hosted the first ever baseball game. I referred to this historical fact in another article: Who Really Invented Baseball? I had read…

 “Right field, it’s easy, you know. You can be awkward and you can be slow. That’s why I’m here in right field. Just watching the dandelions grow.”                    –Right Field By Peter, Paul & Mary     How true is it that we coaches almost always put…

  I’m not sure why, but I have always had a huge affinity toward catchers in youth baseball. A good catcher is like having a tenth man in the field. And if you get one of those rare 11 or 12 year-old catchers who is extremely vocal and knows the game well, then you also…

  Youth baseball is far from Major League or NFL games but there are certain game preparation and organizational matters that managers or parents can do to make sure the game runs smoothly for their own team. When I know I have a baseball game that night I want to make sure as much administrative…

  I didn’t see it, but I was only a few feet away when I heard it second-hand from a number of parents. One team that played before us lost and they were out of the playoffs.The coaches gathered the team together. Both the head coach and the assistant coach began to berate 10, 11,…

In this Baseball & Softball Practice Template #4, Marty goes through another typical upbeat practice. He explains some important nuances that will translate to more victories! An added bonus is an advanced pitching tips that can prove to improve a pitcher’s performance! Classic baseball trivia and more make this a must watch episode for baseball…

In this 17-minute practice template #2 Marty continues showing why his practices are more efficient than the typical two hour batting practice sessions. Integrating skill drills with fun drills is the formula for success that will yield more victories for the team and fun for the players.  

Colleen Stewart is our guest columnist and the author of this article.     Supporting your child’s interests can have a profound positive effect on them well into adulthood, which is why getting involved early on is important. Participating in team sports can be beneficial for kids of all ages, boosting their self-esteem and helping…