T-ball is often a child’s first introduction to organized team sports. As both a longtime player and youth coach, I’m often asked by parents how many players are on a typical t-ball team. In this article, I’ll break down the standard t-ball team roster size and composition. The typical t-ball […]

Baseball is a wonderful sport for kids that teaches teamwork, discipline, responsibility, and fundamental athletic skills. As kids progress in their baseball journey, they’ll go through different stages that help develop their abilities at the right pace. Two key transitional levels are coach pitch and t-ball. While they may seem […]

Baseball is often called America’s pastime for good reason – it’s a sport that spans generations and brings families together. As a long-time player and coach, I’m often asked by parents: “What’s the best age for my child to start playing organized baseball?” Here’s my take as both a veteran […]

T-ball is often a child’s first introduction to organized sports. The modifications made to baseball for this youngest age group allow kids to learn fundamental skills while having fun with friends. As a long-time player and youth coach, I’ve seen the many benefits t-ball provides kids. T-ball teaches hand-eye coordination, […]

Welcome to an overview of the basic rules of T-Ball! As a long-time player and coach, I’m excited to share some key guidelines to help both new and experienced folks better understand this fun sport. The basic rules of T-Ball focus on introducing very young children to hitting, running the […]

Baseball is a game of failure. Even the best hitters fail to get a hit 7 out of 10 times. So it’s no surprise that every player will eventually hit a slump during the long baseball season. As a veteran player and youth coach, I’ve learned techniques to identify the […]

Hello readers! My name is Mark Hertz and I’m excited to share my thoughts with you today on the popular question of how young is too young for kids to start playing baseball. As a former college and minor league player, and now a veteran coach of youth baseball for […]

My name is Mark Hertz and I’m a former college baseball player and current coach of a youth baseball team. Over my many years in the game, I’ve seen hundreds of umpires call games at all levels. I’ve gained a deep understanding of the unique skills and knowledge youth umpires […]

As a long-time baseball player and youth coach, I’ve packed for more tournaments than I can count. I know how hectic it can be trying to remember everything you need, so I’ve put together this handy checklist to help you pack for your child’s next baseball tournament. The most important […]

Hey there parents and coaches! My name is Mark Hertz and in my many years involved with baseball as both a player and youth coach, I’ve gotten asked a lot of questions when it comes to those pint sized sluggers just starting out in t-ball. So let’s dive right in […]