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This week on the Travel Dads Podcast, Jason Corley and Jacob Moreno sit down with SBA Bolts National 9U Coach Jamison Blowers for an honest conversation about youth baseball, player development, coaching philosophy, and what it takes to lead one of the most talented young teams in the country.

While some people overlook 9U baseball, Coach Blowers explains why this age group may be the most important stage in a young player's development. It's where travel baseball begins, where families are introduced to the lifestyle, and where coaches have the opportunity to build confidence, teach fundamentals, and create a love for the game that lasts for years.

Jamison shares his journey from coaching T-ball and recreation baseball to leading a national-level team, discusses the challenges of coaching players from all over the country, and explains how technology, communication, and preparation help keep everyone connected despite the distance.

The conversation also dives into topics every travel baseball family can relate to:

⚾ Managing parent expectations

⚾ Coaching your own child

⚾ Building team chemistry

⚾ National tournaments and travel schedules

⚾ East Cobb World Series preparation

⚾ Developing confidence in young athletes

⚾ Why success isn't always measured by hits and home runs

⚾ The reality of travel baseball at the highest youth levels

Whether you're a coach looking for ideas, a parent navigating travel ball for the first time, or simply someone who loves youth baseball, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the most competitive and rewarding levels of the game.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Life on the Road

01:40 Welcome to the Travel Dads Podcast

03:30 Preparing for PGI, Dallas & Summer Travel

04:45 Introducing SBA Bolts National Coach Jamison Blowers

06:00 Why 9U Baseball Matters More Than People Think

09:00 Jamison's Coaching Journey

13:00 From T-Ball Coach to National Coach

18:00 When a Team Becomes a National Team

22:00 Finding Players Across the Country

24:30 Using Technology & Zoom to Coach Remote Players

28:00 Teaching Signs, Communication & Team Systems

29:30 Managing Parents in Travel Baseball

31:30 Team Dinners, Friendships & Family Culture

34:00 Travel Ball Burnout & Long-Term Relationships

38:00 Preparing for the East Cobb World Series

42:00 Building Team Chemistry Before Big Events

44:00 The Challenges of Coaching 9-Year-Olds

46:00 Coaching Your Own Child

50:00 What Makes a Successful At-Bat?

52:00 Confidence, Competition & Player Development

01:09:00 Sponsor Spotlight

01:10:00 Why Jamison Is the Right Coach for the Job

01:14:00 Warstic Battle Contest Discussion

01:23:00 Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead to Atlanta

✅ Why 9U is one of the most important ages in youth baseball

✅ How elite national teams identify and recruit talent

✅ The challenges of coaching players who live across the country

✅ Why managing parents is just as important as coaching players

✅ How to build confidence in young athletes

✅ The realities of coaching your own child

✅ What coaches actually look for beyond batting averages

✅ Why team culture matters more than trophies

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