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Ballparks of America, Week-long Tournament (12u & 13u)

Location:
Branson, Missouri

Grading Scale:
Fields: 5/5 points
Tournament Management: 4.5/5 points
Fees: 5/5
Restrooms: 4/5 points not many, long walk, a little messy
Umpires: 3/3 points
Concessions: 2/2 points
Miscellaneous: 5/5 points pins

TOTAL RATING: 28.5/30 (GRAND SLAM)

Note: Our reviews are completely based on our own personal opinions, and we are not receiving any compensation or incentives for our reviews (and if we ever did, we would disclose that information).

If you have any corrections, please send them to us. We will keep the show notes updated with any corrected/updated information so please make sure to check those out on our website: https://momsandbaseball.weebly.com

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Mentioned:

• Episode 51: Ripken Experience vs Ballparks of America
• Episode 52: Unofficial Guide to Ballparks of America

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Moms and Baseball Tournament Ratings Scale (30 possible points)

• 28+: Grand Slam
• 25-27: Home Run
• 22-24: Triple
• 19-21: Double
• 16-18: Base Hit
• Under 16: Strikeout

Grading System:

• 5 pts: Fields/Facilities (maintained, fences, turf, lights, bleachers, nets, etc)
• 5 pts: Tournament management (Scheduling, communication, rules, etc)
• 5 pts: Fees (Tournament, parking, entry)
• 5 pts: Restrooms
• 3 pts: Umpires
• 2 pts: Concessions
• 5 pts: Miscellaneous (location, coolers, alcohol, dogs, playground, things to do, trophy type, etc.)

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Today we spoke with guest Matt Distelrath about a unique hybrid of travel baseball and community/Little League baseball in St. Clair, Michigan. We also learn all about when Matt coached Jake Cronenworth, star baseball player with the San Diego Padres, in Little League and what Jake was like as a 12-year old.

Matt played both baseball and basketball at Concordia University, and then coached there for several years. He has also coached Little League and travel baseball for St. Clair Little League and the St. Clair Longhorns/Padres on and off since 2004, and is a high school basketball coach.

Mentioned
Episode 21 with Jason Ball  - Dads Takeover College Recruiting

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Today we explain the rule changes that will be implemented in MLB in the 2023 season.

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In honor of National Suicide Prevention month,  we invited back our favorite Directors of Athletics-- Steve Young and Michael Gulino-- to discuss mental health of student athletes.

Steve Young is a current Director of Athletics at New Rochelle School District (just outside Manhattan).

Michael Gulino is a retired Director of Athletics from Byram Hills School District, also in New York.

You can reach either of them via email:
Michael at [email protected] and Steve at [email protected].

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*Mentions:
Race to Nowhere
InSideOut Coaching - Joe Ehrmann
The Weight of Gold - Michael Phelps

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Today we discuss commonly understood, yet mostly-unspoken "rules" of travel baseball etiquette for parents, players, and coaches.

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PBR Great Lakes Underclassmen Review in Toledo, Ohio
June 3-6
14u-16u
17  teams in 14u - Majors level teams

Location(s):
GLENWOOD ATHLETIC COMPLEX - TURF / Perrysburg, OH
OTTAWA HILLS HS / Ottawa Hills, OH
SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY - TURF / Adrian, MI
OUSKY FIELD - TURF / Oregon, OH
PEMBERVILLE LEGION / Pemberville, OH

Rating

• Facility: 5/ 5 points 
• Tournament Management: 5/ 5 points
• Fees: 4/ 5 points 
• Restrooms: 4/5 points 
• Umpires: 2/ 3 points
• Concessions: 1/ 2 points 
• Miscellaneous: 5/ 5 points

TOTAL RATING: 26/ 30  (HOME RUN)

Note: Our reviews are completely based on our own personal opinions, and we are not receiving any compensation or incentives for our reviews (and if we ever did, we would disclose that information).

If you have any corrections, please send them to us. 

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Moms and Baseball Tournament Ratings Scale (30 possible points)

• 28+: Grand Slam
• 25-27: Home Run
• 22-24: Triple
• 19-21: Double
• 16-18: Base Hit
• Under 16: Strikeout

Grading System:

• 5 pts: Fields/Facilities (maintained, fences, turf, lights, bleachers, nets, etc)
• 5 pts: Tournament management (Scheduling, communication, rules, etc)
• 5 pts: Fees (Tournament, parking, entry)
• 5 pts: Restrooms
• 3 pts: Umpires
• 2 pts: Concessions
• 5 pts: Miscellaneous (location, coolers, alcohol, dogs, playground, things to do, trophy type, etc.)

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Today's episode we are talking about pitch counts and why parents need to be aware. Tommy John surgery is on the rise and not just for MLB pitchers either. Diana and Stephanie discuss Tommy John surgery, pitch counts and rest days, recommendations for parents to protect their youth players arm, and pitch count apps. One more tip discussed was NOT to use ice for muscle soreness or after pitching/throwing. Your youth player needs active recovery to help rebuild that muscle. If you want to hear more about recovery, check out our episode 24: Arm Care Advice, Part 2 with Dr. Ryan Brown.

Recommendations/Guidelines to follow:

• Make sure to properly warm up before pitching
• Avoid playing catcher while not pitching
• Players should not pitch in multiple games on the same day
• Monitor for other signs of fatigue
• No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts
• No overhead throwing of any kind for at least 2 to 3 months per year (4 months is preferred). No competitive baseball pitching for at least 4 months per year.

MLB Pitch Smart Guidelines

Little League Pitching Rules


Articles:

Apps:

• Gamechanger (free)
• Pitch X -Pitch Counter (free)
• Pitch Counter & Radar Gun (free)
• Pitch Locator Pro (fee)

Mentioned in Episode:

Episode 24: Arm Care Advice, Part 2 with Dr. Ryan Brown

USSSA Tournaments - Canton Sports Center at Victory Park
8u - 13u AA - Majors

Location(s):
Canton, Michigan

Today we talk about USSSA Tournaments in Canton, Michigan at the Canton Sports Center. We have attended dozens of these tournaments over the years, at both the AA and Open/Majors level, from 8u - 13u.

Rating

• Facility: 4/ 5 points 
• Tournament Management: 2.5/ 5 points
• Fees: 4.5/ 5 points 
• Restrooms: 5/5 points 
• Umpires: 1.5/ 3 points
• Concessions: 2/ 2 points 
• Miscellaneous: 4/ 5 points

TOTAL RATING: 23.5/ 30  (TRIPLE)

Note: Our reviews are completely based on our own personal opinions, and we are not receiving any compensation or incentives for our reviews (and if we ever did, we would disclose that information).

If you have any corrections, please send them to us. 

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Moms and Baseball Tournament Ratings Scale (30 possible points)

• 28+: Grand Slam
• 25-27: Home Run
• 22-24: Triple
• 19-21: Double
• 16-18: Base Hit
• Under 16: Strikeout

Grading System:

• 5 pts: Fields/Facilities (maintained, fences, turf, lights, bleachers, nets, etc)
• 5 pts: Tournament management (Scheduling, communication, rules, etc)
• 5 pts: Fees (Tournament, parking, entry)
• 5 pts: Restrooms
• 3 pts: Umpires
• 2 pts: Concessions
• 5 pts: Miscellaneous (location, coolers, alcohol, dogs, playground, things to do, trophy type, etc.)

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K Sports Ohio Valley Classic Scouted by PBR
14u

Location(s):
First Watch Fields/WCBC - Kemba Baseball Complex
West Chester, Ohio

Blue Ash Sports Center
Cincinnati, Ohio

Warren County Sports Park
Lebanon, Ohio

Today we talk about the K Sports Ohio Valley Classic that took place in and near Cincinnati, Ohio April  22-24.

Rating

• Facility: 4.5/ 5 points 
• Tournament Management: 5/ 5 points
• Fees: 3/ 5 points 
• Restrooms: 5/5 points 
• Umpires: 3/ 3 points
• Concessions: 1/ 2 points 
• Miscellaneous: 4.5/ 5 points

TOTAL RATING: 25.5/ 30  (HOME RUN)

Note: Our reviews are completely based on our own personal opinions, and we are not receiving any compensation or incentives for our reviews (and if we ever did, we would disclose that information).

If you have any corrections, please send them to us. 

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Moms and Baseball Tournament Ratings Scale (30 possible points)

• 28+: Grand Slam
• 25-27: Home Run
• 22-24: Triple
• 19-21: Double
• 16-18: Base Hit
• Under 16: Strikeout

Grading System:

• 5 pts: Fields/Facilities (maintained, fences, turf, lights, bleachers, nets, etc)
• 5 pts: Tournament management (Scheduling, communication, rules, etc)
• 5 pts: Fees (Tournament, parking, entry)
• 5 pts: Restrooms
• 3 pts: Umpires
• 2 pts: Concessions
• 5 pts: Miscellaneous (location, coolers, alcohol, dogs, playground, things to do, trophy type, etc.)

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We welcome back Amber to discuss our most controversial topic to date. This is an issue that we have seen cause teams to blow-up overnight.

We discuss how we define guest players and fill-in players, and how/when we believe these players should be picked up by a coach. Amber also offers some especially interesting insight that families may want to consider before having their son/daughter play for another team on an "off" weekend.

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Mentions:
Episode 17: Moms Discuss GameDay and Baseball Youth Events
Episode 18: Moms Discuss New Year's Baseball Fest