This is great stuff!

A PARENT’S JOURNEY THROUGH YOUTH SPORTS: Age 5: “He’s got a cannon.” Age 6: “He’s the fastest kid out there. Coach said so.” Age 7: “Rec ball isn’t challenging him anymore.” Age 8: “We tried out for select. Obviously made it.” Age 9: “$2,800 for the season. Plus uniforms. Plus tournaments. Plus hotels.” Age 10: “Cooperstown is basically a family vacation, right?” Age 11: “He needs a hitting guy. And a pitching guy. And probably a mental performance coach.” Age 12: “I’m not a crazy sports parent. The OTHER parents are crazy.” Age 13: “We changed schools. For academics. (And also baseball.)” Age 14: “Showcases are a requirement at this age.” Age 15: “Ya his ranking just ticked up. We’re cooking.” Age 16: “He just needs to get seen by the right school.” Age 17: “The D1 schools want him to walk on. He’ll earn a spot by sophomore year.” Age 18: “Okay, D2 is actually really competitive.” Age 19: “He’s redshirting. Strategic.” Age 20: “He’s focusing on school now.” Age 21: “You know what? He’s so much happier.” Roughly 7% of high schoolers play in college. About 1.5% of those get drafted. Less than half of draftees ever play one day in the big leagues. The odds of our kids going pro are somewhere between “struck by lightning” and “find a $100 in old shorts.” I love youth sports (all my kids play a bunch of them) just keep a good perspective my friends. ✌️

I’ve been watching a lot of the Juco World Series this week on ESPN , and it’s the purest form of baseball I’ve seen in ages. No K zone. No radar gun. Dodgy field. Just guys chasing dreams and a ring. I couldn't love it more. Especially considering this is who’s pitching tonight.

RT @AdamArchuleta: I’ve been working with and around high school for a few years now. One things is clear, being a high school is THE WORST…

I am excited to announce my commitment to @LBW_Baseball #bleedblue @CoachZLBW @Reho_Baseball @Foster2Adam @d1graphicsco

I am excited to announce my commitment to @LBW_Baseball #bleedblue ⚜️@CoachZLBW @Reho_Baseball @Foster2Adam @Post70Baseball @RossHixon

Congratulations to @Jacobshiverr for committing to @LBW_Baseball! We are proud of you and can't wait to see what your senior year holds for you! #bleedblue⚜️

Had a great time at @Chipola_BSB @LBW_Baseball @CoachZLBW @Reho_Baseball @WallaceBaseball @CACCWarhawksBsb @coachbfric @kaji00932098

Hit a double and a Birthday bomb!! @CoachZLBW @LBW_Baseball @Foster2Adam @Reho_Baseball @coachwmathison @coachbfric

🔥🔥🔥 @HeathMathison with a double off the wall and 3 run 💣 in their game this afternoon!

Good weekend of baseball.@LBW_Baseball @CoachZLBW @Reho_Baseball @Foster2Adam @coachbfric @coachwmathison

Had a great time at @AlaBCAUpdates upperclassman all star event! @CoachZLBW @coachbfric @PRU334 @Ryan_Ihle13 @CACCWarhawksBsb @Foster2Adam @Reho_Baseball 6-6 on SB attempts

Jr. season highlights @Reho_Baseball @Foster2Adam @coachwmathison

‼️Another Rebel off the board‼️ Congratulations to Caden Wright on his commitment to continue his education & career at Wallace!

@Reho_Baseball was represented well at the ALABCA All Star Event this week in Troy. We had 5 guys (Jacob Shiver, Heath Mathison, Tyler Booth, Brody Cook, and Tylen Caine) who were able to participate in the event! Super proud of how they carried themselves during the whole event!

Mark Jackson addresses this year’s Upperclassmen All-Stars and parents at Troy University on “Commitment to Excellence”

#2 💣 on the weekend for @graysonarnette!