Celebrate Independence Day with America’s Favorite Pastime
By Krystle Carmona “It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.”—John Adams And what better way to celebrate...
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They Can’t Win Without You – Parenting Athletic Kids
by Krystle Carmona Yes, moms and dads, grandparents, and alike…I’m talking to you! As the protectors and nurturers of your little athletes, quite naturally you want to shield them away from any harm or foul play that might bruise their tiny egos. But, what a lot of...
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Happy Father’s Day from The Hometown All Stars
By Krystle Carmona Happy Father’s Day from The Hometown All Stars! "Hey dad...wanna' have a catch?" It is one of the most heartwarming scenes from arguably the best sports movies to ever grace the big screen; Field of Dreams gave us a front row view into the...
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Surviving Allergies During Baseball Season
Summer is upon us and you know what that means, longer days, warmer weather, barbeques, and…baseball! It’s also that time of year when allergens are at an all-time high, which can make games and practices a bit of a challenge for your little leaguers.
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Quick, Healthy Meals for Game Nights
It's about that time. You just arrived home from work, and now you need to get the kids ready for practice or the big game. But of course the family needs to eat, and don't forget - you have to make a “healthy meal” with proper proportions. Not a big task at all,...
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Lawnmower Parents
I’m enjoying these new terms for parenting that have been coming through. I think the first one was Helicopter Parents. Those are interesting; they are the parents constantly “hovering” around, making sure their kid isn't doing anything wrong - anything at all. All...
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My Top Five Favorite Baseball Films
What makes a great movie? Is it the actors? The directors? The script? Or a healthy combination of it all? Personally, I’m a subject matter kind of guy, and you know how much I love baseball. So, here you have my top 5 favorite baseball films of all time, in no...
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Getting the Team Together for T-Ball
If you're a T-ball coach or team parent, you know everything that goes into the practices, behind the scenes of all the games. Getting there on time, remembering all the equipment, getting a group of kids to settle down and list, remembering formations, logging base...
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Why is it important for GIRLS to join the team?
On November 7th, 1973, the world of Little League was forever changed when a ruling allowed for girls to participate in Little League. Now, over 40 years later, we have a Mo’ne Davis on the cover of Sports Illustrated. It is truly incredible how one act can inspire...
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Finding Childhood Treasures
My Mom and Dad are cleaning out the attic where I - Coach Kevin - grew up. Mom delivers a book of mine where she kept it safe for years and my report card from kindergarten! Talk about a flash back to the past. According to my report card, Coach Kevin needs...
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