Welcome to another episode of Youth Baseball and Beyond. So this is your first year in travel ball? Congratulations. This is the episode for you. In today’s show we cover what you can expect this season from cost, to commitment, to league play, tournaments, and more.
If you’re looking for a specific topic, just jump to the chapters below:
00:00 - Introduction
02:30 - Avoid sticker shock
04:40 - Understand the commitment
06:00 - Indoor winter practices
07:00 - Awareness of team assignments
09:15 - Outdoor season begins after spring break
12:00 - Organizing your child’s schedule
13:50 - What to expect during the week
15:05 - Specialization of positions
18:50 - Leagues vs. Tournaments
22:45 - The structure of tournaments
24:30 - Pitch counts and advocating for your child
28:35 - Be prepared for entrance or parking fees
29:45 - Late night baseball
31:10 - Out-of-town tournaments
32:25 - Team bonding & creating memories
35:05 - There’s a travel program for you
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