My family just returned from a trip to Maryland to watch my older son's team compete in the Youth World Series Ocean City. What a great trip we had! For East Coast families, Maryland is a perfect location for a summer baseball tournament, with beautiful beaches and plenty of activities for the family. Planning any travel baseball trip ca[...]
Your child's week at Cooperstown All Star Village is going to be fun, memorable, and exhausting. Staying in the bunkhouse with their teammates is part of what makes the trip so memorable. It also makes it challenging for parents to pack, not knowing exactly what your son will need during the week. Here are some tips and a link to our pri[...]
As a baseball mom, you know how important it is for your child to have their own equipment. And if you’re traveling for a tournament or game, taking that equipment with you is a must. But let’s face it, flying with baseball equipment can be a hassle. From packing to carrying, there are a lot of things to consider. But don't worry, we[...]
Late Fall nights and cool early mornings at the baseball field may be a welcome change from the heat of Summer. Equipping yourself for comfort during those cold Fall Ball games and practices is essential. Here are some of my favorite Baseball Cold Weather Gear and Essentials for getting through those cold Fall Ball games. This[...]
Cal Ripken Myrtle Beach is a world-class baseball facility that hosts tournaments for youth baseball teams from all over the country. The complex is located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and features nine state-of-the-art baseball fields, training facilities, and a host of other amenities. If you're planning on attending a tourname[...]
Every summer weekend, baseball families on the East Coast travel I-95 to the Cal Ripken Experience - Aberdeen, Maryland. We've had three wonderful experiences at Cal Ripken Aberdeen, with both of my sons playing tournaments at this beautiful facility. Note: While I originally wrote this post in 2021, I've updated it with some new inf[...]
Heading to Cooperstown All Star Village this summer? You're in for an amazing and memorable experience for your 12u baseball player. Here are my travel tips for Baseball Parents heading to All Star Village and the Oneonta, New York area. Many of these tips are relevant to Cooperstown Dreams Park as well! If you're looking for tips[...]
Visiting Cooperstown, New York is a must-do if you're a baseball fan. My older son's 12u team competed in Week 8, 2021 at Cooperstown All Star Village, and his team visited beautiful Cooperstown and the National Baseball Hall of Fame during the week of the tournament. Since I wasn't sure what to expect going into our week in the Cooperst[...]
Team Moms help make every baseball season successful by assisting the Coaches with team fundraising, planning, and administration. Becoming Team Mom, whether you volunteered for the position (or became it by default as the Coach's Wife), is a potentially stressful position that requires leadership, organization, good time management,[...]
Finding baseball game outfits that are practical and comfortable is tough in July and August. The hottest days of summer always seem to coincide with the longest, most difficult baseball tournaments for our kids. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that I've spent wayyyy too much time recently trying to figure out what to wear to my boys'[...]