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 athlete (and happiness of the parents in the experience).…
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 help athletes prepare for the upcoming tryouts (April 10th…
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 Clinic & Tournament. The schedule for tournaments in state…
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.…
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 being the Head Coach and the perception that you…
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 easy way out. Or, you can be ready…
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, famous quotes - some I was thrust into by…