Last year, at the age of 38, Derek Jeter finished his regular season as the league leader in hits, passing a huge 3,300 hit milestone along the way. In fact, among the 10 players who’ve reached that milestone, only Ty Cobb (age 36 in 1923) got there at a younger age than Jeter. He’s solidified himself…
It’s fair to say that players and parents both go into high school with expectations of what the experience will be like both on and off the field. However, at some schools, the program won’t meet those expectations. Here are some potential problems that come up in high school and how to overcome those pitfalls….
Your team is down by one run in the 9th inning of a championship game. There are two outs and you’re next up to bat with a runner on second. Your heart is pounding. Their pitcher has been ‘on’ all night. If you can just get your runner home, you can send the game to…
Often we are asked, “What type of player gets the most out of working with TRPD?” This is a great question since 1) our program is unique and not a fit for every player, and 2) a player’s emotional “make-up” has as much to do with his development and performance as his physical tools. Over…
According to a survey of 300 kids between the ages of 8 and 14 commissioned by i9Sports: 84% of children said they quit or wanted to quit a sports team because it wasn’t fun. 42% said they’d rather play video games than sports. 31% of children wished adults weren’t watching their games. This survey of 300…
Parents, have you ever wondered what it takes to start grooming a good ball player? While every skill is important when it comes to baseball, we know that some players develop them better and faster than others. We strongly believe that if your son can hit, he’ll play. And that’s where we come in. The…