I’ve been thinking about this one for a while now. Over the fall, I’ve watched a lot of baseball — including my son’s last fall game at the University of Maryland — and something kept standing out: how many players go through the motions (or skip their pregame routine altogether). Some players were stretching and […]
Parent & Coach Corner
We’ve Hit 90 mph Faster — But At What Cost?
What every travel/high-school baseball parent should know about arm health.By a parent currently navigating the recruiting process as my sophomore is both a position player and pitcher at a private prep school. When we first started this baseball journey, I thought the script was simple: good mechanics, travel tournaments, a radar gun reading, and a […]
Reclassifying in High School: The Hidden Advantage of an Extra Year
When my son transferred to a private prep school, we were faced with a big decision: should he reclassify? At first, it felt strange — repeating a grade when he’d already worked so hard to get ahead. But after talking with coaches, admissions counselors, and other parents, it became clear that this wasn’t about falling […]
Scholarship Myths — The Real Odds & What Parents Should Expect
From a parent currently searching for colleges for my son at a private prep school When we started this process I pictured a simple path: play travel ball, shine at showcases, get exposure, and somewhere along the line a D1 or D2 offer would show up. What I’ve learned so far is that the reality […]
What Is the MAPL? A Hidden Gem in High School Baseball
When most parents and players talk about exposure, they think travel ball, big showcase weekends, and packed recruiting schedules. But there’s another level of high school baseball quietly producing college-ready players — the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL). The MAPL brings together some of the most competitive prep schools in the region, known not just for […]