Author: Angela Weight

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Parents are NOT the Enemy of the Recruiting Process

July 31, 2017 Angela Weight 0 Comments Getting my kid recruited, LaVar Ball

I’m tired of hearing how parents are the enemies of the recruiting process. I’m guilty of the accusation. I’ve written about

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Motivation/Inspiration Player Encouragement 

Your Toughest Fight Isn’t the Game. It’s Your Mind!

July 28, 2017 Angela Weight 0 Comments how to teach mental toughness, mental toughness, the mental game of baseball

Contributed by Rob Monaco, sports dad and Little League commissioner. For more baseball wisdom and motivation, follow his page The

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Good Advice Humor Player Encouragement 

Dumping Daddy Ball – When It’s Time for Coach Dad to Take a Seat in the Stands

July 26, 2017July 26, 2017 Angela Weight 1 Comment car ride, coach criticism, daddy ball, Dana Brookes, pitching coach

Contributed by baseball mom, Dana Brookes. Let me start by saying that there is nothing better than seeing a parent

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Good Advice Reviews and Ideas 

11 Ways to Keep Bored Siblings from Driving You Insane at the Ball Field

July 22, 2017July 22, 2017 Angela Weight 1 Comment bike helmets, bored kids, dirt pile fun, entertaining children, kid craft bag, kid's tents, lego mats, sidewalk chalk, sportbrella, under the weather tents, younger siblings

I’ve had several of you write and say that there’s nothing your younger kiddos would rather do than cheer on

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Good Advice Player Encouragement 

Don’t Fret, Mom and Dad! It’s Just a Slump.

July 18, 2017July 19, 2017 Angela Weight 2 Comments batting slump, hitting coaches, teenage growth spurts, teenage hormones

One of the gifts that comes with being a baseball parent for a few years is the ability to say

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Good Advice Motivation/Inspiration 

22 Team Tryout Tips from Veteran Baseball Coaches and Instructors

July 17, 2017July 18, 2017 Angela Weight 0 Comments being coachable, tryout tips

For those of you with kids heading to team tryouts over the next couple weeks, here are some great tips

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Humor 

Enter Travel Ball Parents’ Third Photo Caption Contest

July 15, 2017July 15, 2017 Angela Weight 0 Comments athletic cup used as phone, Espro Sports Cleaner, Funny baseball photos, how to clean baseball pants, remove stains from baseball pants

This cute, yet semi-disturbing photo is just begging for a clever caption. What do YOU think it should say? To

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5 Facts About College Baseball Camps

July 13, 2017 Angela Weight 0 Comments D1 College baseball camps, D2 College baseball camps, D3 College baseball camps, NCAA recruiting rules

With the summer in full swing, you are probably balancing a mix of travel team games, showcases, summer camps, and

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