Playing youth baseball can be a fun and rewarding experience for kids. However, with so many sports and activities competing for your child’s time these days, it can be challenging to find the right balance. As a long-time player and coach, I’ve seen how playing multiple sports can enrich a […]

As a long-time t-ball coach and former pro baseball player, parents often ask me – how long is a standard t-ball season? After 15 years of coaching 5-7 year olds just getting started in baseball, I’ve got a pretty good handle on what a typical t-ball schedule looks like. A […]

As a dad who grew up playing baseball and has now coached t-ball for my own kids over the past decade, I’ve learned a thing or two about how parents can best support their young athletes in those early years on the diamond. As a t-ball parent, your most important […]

As a parent, you want to set your daughter up for success when she starts playing softball. You may be wondering if signing her up for t-ball can help prepare her for making the transition to softball in the future. In short, yes – T-Ball can be an excellent way […]

I’ve been playing baseball since I was 5 years old and have been coaching youth teams for over 15 years. In my experience, baseball can be quite competitive even for 6-7 year olds, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to approach competition at this young age. At […]

As a long-time baseball player and coach for youth pitchers, I unfortunately see a lot of arm injuries. The most common arm injuries in young pitchers are elbow and shoulder overuse injuries like Little League elbow and shoulder tendinitis. These injuries stem from pitching too much, throwing improper mechanics, and […]

What You Will Learn In This Article The benefits of T-Ball for preschoolers beyond just having fun Important life skills 4-year-olds develop on the T-Ball field How T-Ball teaches teamwork, confidence, listening, and focus Tips for parents on supporting your little leaguer Answers to common questions about T-Ball for young […]

T-ball is often a young child’s first foray into organized sports. My daughter Emma just turned four and joined her first t-ball team this spring. When I was researching the benefits and impacts of an introductory sport like t-ball on preschoolers, I found a lot of great information that any […]

As the parent of a young t-ball player, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to find the right clothes for practices. Comfort, durability, and weather appropriateness all need consideration to keep your little one happy and safe on the field. In this article, I’ll share my experiences and […]

T-ball is a great first sport for active young children. The game moves slowly enough for 3-year-olds to keep up, yet still keeps them engaged as they hit off a tee, run the bases, and field balls. However, even the structure of t-ball may not stop wandering minds and distraction. […]