3 Myths of Travel Baseball
Over the years I’ve learned that educating parents in the do’s & don’ts and the truths & myths regarding travel baseball is vital to the long term success of the…
2021 Spring Training
North Stars Baseball Club welcomes athletes and families back for the 2021 season. This season, we'll be fielding teams at the 10U, 11U, 12U and 14U levels. In order to…
2021 Tourney & Showcase Recap
North Stars Baseball Club is proud to present the 2021 tentative Tournament schedule. This year's roster of tournaments and showcases includes a trip to Oregon to participate in the Moundtime…
Why Should I Play?
My favorite talk to players and parents on behalf of a tenured youth sports coach is “Why should I play?” It’s a great question and over the years I’ve molded by answer based on research and my own experiences. Now-a-days, I typically respond back with a slightly snarky response that often takes the asker by surprise. “Because it’s too costly NOT to play.”
Best Baseball Parent Advice
Twenty-five plus years in and around youth sports has taught me a lot of lessons. Some lessons along the way were harder to swallow than others. Like the one about…
Live Your Life Like A 3-1 Count
There are two ways of thinking when you have a 3-1 count (3 balls, 1 strike). On one hand, you can relax and wait for that 4th ball, a walk.…
The Art of the Pep Talk
I have delivered hundreds of pep talks in all areas of my life over the years. Some I had the chance to prepare for - with detailed notes and memes,…