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Parent Coach Playbook

Sport guide

Baseball, for the parent in it.

Every read, drill, calendar, pathway, rule, and recruiting note we have on baseball. Use this as the front door.

132 pieces.

Tools for baseball

Cost

What does baseball actually cost?

Pre-filled annual estimates by tier. Edit any line.

Pathway

Baseball by age

What good looks like at 7, 10, 13, 15.

Calendar

The baseball year

Spring rec baseball through Little League International. Practices start in March, games run April through June, postseason in late June. Optional fall ball for the kids who want more.

Rules

Rules at-a-glance

Five-minute primer.

What to buy

The baseball buying guide

Glove, bat, helmet, cleats. The list grows by age. Most parents buy the wrong size at least once. Here is what actually works.

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Reads

Baseball articles

age all-ages · Apr 27, 2026

Raking the infield

The difference between a good field and a bad one. The maintenance that prevents injuries.

age all-ages · Apr 25, 2026

Setting up a baseball field

Home plate, bases, pitching distance. The measurements that matter. How to set it up right.

age 8-10 · Apr 16, 2026

The 8-year-old's glove that cost too much

You spent $180 on a glove. They are eight. Here is what you actually needed to buy.

age 8-10 · Apr 15, 2026

Coaching your own kid in front of the team

I made the lineup at midnight. My wife asked why I was crying in the kitchen. Five seasons later, I think I finally have it figured out. Sort of.

age 11-12 · Apr 14, 2026

The bat your kid begged for (and whether to buy it)

The $250 composite. The $80 drop-5. The promise vs. what they actually need.

age 5-7 · Mar 30, 2026

The 5-7 Lineup Card: A Fair Rotation in Three Minutes

Every kid plays half the game. Build it the night before. Post it before first pitch.

age 13-14 · Feb 15, 2026

The 13-14 Bat Drop Weight Check

Understanding drop weight and when to upgrade.

age 5-7 · Jan 11, 2026

Why Tee-Ball Doesn't Have Strikeouts

The rule exists for a reason.

age 5-7 · Jan 7, 2026

The 5-7 Meltdown After a Strikeout

They're not sad about baseball. They're sad about the moment. Let it pass.

age 5-7 · Jan 6, 2026

What a 5-Year-Old Actually Needs in a Glove

Smaller is better, but not as small as you think.

Drills

Baseball drills

116 drills total. Most recent shown.

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Body and mind

Recruiting