Welcome to another episode of Youth Baseball and Beyond. So this is your first year in travel ball? Congratulations. This is the episode for you. In today’s show we cover what you can expect this season from cost, to commitment, to league play, tournaments, and more.

If you’re looking for a specific topic, just jump to the chapters below:

00:00 - Introduction

02:30 - Avoid sticker shock

04:40 - Understand the commitment

06:00 - Indoor winter practices

07:00 - Awareness of team assignments

09:15 - Outdoor season begins after spring break

12:00 - Organizing your child’s schedule

13:50 - What to expect during the week

15:05 - Specialization of positions

18:50 - Leagues vs. Tournaments

22:45 - The structure of tournaments

24:30 - Pitch counts and advocating for your child

28:35 - Be prepared for entrance or parking fees

29:45 - Late night baseball

31:10 - Out-of-town tournaments

32:25 - Team bonding & creating memories

35:05 - There’s a travel program for you
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