Diana and Stephanie do a quick update on life, talk about the upcoming baseball season, and discuss the hot topic of Alyssa Milano’s gofundme for her son’s Cooperstown baseball trip. Apologies for the robotic-sounding audio on this one -- we were having some technological difficulties on Diana's end! Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Join our Facebook group, Parents and Baseball You...
Mar 02, 2024•24 min
Diana and Stephanie discuss The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Words of Affirmation Acts of Service Quality Time Giving Gifts Physical Touch They discuss what love language their teens speak. Take the quiz here to find out your love language, as well as your teens love language to improve the way you communicate. Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Join our Facebook group, Parents ...
Jan 19, 2024•18 min
Holiday Gift Guide for Baseball Families Youth Kids Electronic Baseball Pitching Machine Crocs with jibbitz Blitzball Starter Pack WebGlove Training Glove Sliding mitt, Black Friday deals on elbow guards Baseball Lifestyle 101 clothes Baseballism clothes Personalized Number Charm Necklace Subscription boxes: Plate Crate, Inside the Batters Box, The Baseball Box, Sports Box Co. Camwood training bat Baseball cards - holiday mega box at walmart $25, Topps Value box Teen Bruce Bolt Batting Gloves We...
Nov 24, 2023•44 min
Stephanie and Diana discuss a poll from Parents and Baseball and share the honest truth about why we started down the travel baseball path. Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Join our Facebook group, Parents and Baseball You can also listen to episodes on Moms and Baseball Facebook page...
Oct 13, 2023•20 min
Diana and Stephanie sit down to update a bit about what our summer baseball season looked like and try to examine where the newfound feeling of baseball burnout is coming from. Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Join our Facebook group, Parents and Baseball You can also listen to episodes on Moms and Baseball Facebook page...
Sep 01, 2023•41 min
This episode we are reviewing the WWBA 2026 Grads Tournament with special guest, Patrick Malley. The WWBA 15u National Championship took place at East Cobb Complex and surrounding Atlanta facilities . Location(s): PG East Cobb Complex Hog Mountain Sports Complex , Flowery Branch, GA Alpharetta High School , Alpharetta, GA North Forsyth High School , Cumming, GA Rating Facility: 4/ 5 points Tournament Management: 4/ 5 points Fees: 3/ 5 points Restrooms: 5/5 points Umpires: 3/ 3 points Concessions...
Aug 04, 2023•29 min
We all know how all the expenses from travel baseball can add up over the season, so today we are going to talk about why you are spending too much money on travel baseball, and what you can do to lower the overall cost. Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Join our Facebook group, Parents and Baseball You can also listen to episodes on Moms and Baseball Facebook page Mentions Episode ...
Jun 16, 2023•29 min
Today we are talking about the inside scoop of college recruiting from a former Ivy League coach’s perspective. To help us with this topic we invited special guest Kayla Noonan. Kayla was the head softball coach at Columbia University for 14 years and she is sharing her expertise on recruiting, athlete characteristics coaches look for, and expectations as a college freshman. Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com Follow us on Facebook...
May 19, 2023•45 min
Today we are reflecting on our 15-years-combined experience of being a baseball parent and discussing all the things we have learned that we wish we knew when our kids started travel ball. Listen and find out what made our top 9 list. Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Join our Facebook group, Parents and Baseball You can also listen to episodes on Moms and Baseball Facebook page Men...
May 05, 2023•24 min
This is our 100th episode and we want to thank all our listeners for continuing to share and listen to our episodes. We are so proud and happy to create some great content for parents, coaches, youth athletes and anyone else that loves baseball. Today, Stephanie interviews Keegan, her 15-year old son, to hear his perspective on some baseball topics. They discuss his favorite Little League memories, favorite tournament destination, and his thoughts on negative comments on social media, sports anx...
Apr 07, 2023•17 min
We are so excited to welcome back special guest Susana Lluch. Susana is Alek Manoah & Erik Manoah ’s mom who previously joined us for Episode 65 back in November 2021. Today she joins Stephanie and Diana to catch up and talk baseball--especially the World Baseball Classic (WBC) . Mentioned: Episode 65 Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Join our Facebook group, Parents and Basebal...
Mar 24, 2023•36 min
Today we are discussing the dangers of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) including anabolic steroids, Human Growth Hormone (HGH), some energy drinks, and also some dietary supplements. We invited special guest Don Hooton, Jr. to talk about this important topic and why it is such an important topic to him. Don discusses the warning signs and the dangers of these drugs to parents and youth athletes. For more information you can visit the Taylor Hooton Foundation and learn about nutritional supple...
Mar 10, 2023•27 min
Today we are discussing why nutrition is the most important piece of the performance puzzle for athletes. Our expert is Sports Dietitian, Tavis Piattoly. He's been working in the field of high performance and Sports Nutrition for the past 21 years designing personalized nutrition programs for high school, college, and professional athletes. Additional topics we discuss are: What to eat before, or during, tournament games. Hydration for hot weather baseball, electrolytes, and beet powder . Some o...
Feb 24, 2023•58 min
Today we are discussing our opinions about travel baseball and whether the travel baseball market is oversaturated with baseball organizations? And if there are too many teams, does it matter? What would that mean? On Deck: We speak with a sports dietician about nutritional needs for young athletes. Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Join our Facebook group, Parents and Baseball You ...
Feb 10, 2023•29 min
Today Diana interviews Xander, her 15-year old son, to hear his perspective on baseball. They discuss his experience with travel/select ball, rec ball and his thoughts on possible regrets, parent pet-peeves, the possibility of playing college baseball, and more. Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Join our Facebook group, Parents and Baseball You can also listen to episodes on Moms an...
Jan 27, 2023•20 min
Today we are talking about Damar Hamlin , commotio cordis and cardiac arrest, how it is relevant to baseball, and what if anything can be done to help prevent it. We recently witnessed the clip of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsing after a collision with Bengals wide receiver in a NFL football game. People have speculated that Hamlin went into cardiac arrest from commotio cordis. Our understanding is that for commotio cordis to occur, the impact has to occur in the right place (right o...
Jan 13, 2023•19 min
Today we are sharing Stephanie's favorite episode of 2022, which was Episode 83: Moms and Pitch Counts . ----- Today's episode we are talking about pitch counts and why parents need to be aware. Tommy John surgery is on the rise and not just for MLB pitchers either. Diana and Stephanie discuss Tommy John surgery, pitch counts and rest days, recommendations for parents to protect their youth players arm, and pitch count apps. One more tip discussed was NOT to use ice for muscle soreness or after ...
Dec 30, 2022•26 min
For the last 2 episodes of 2022, we each pick our favorite episode to re-share. This is Diana's Favorite of 2022: Episode 73- College Athletic Recruiting with with Coach Renee Lopez . Coach Lopez is a 20-year coaching veteran, and an expert in the college recruiting process. She has served as the NCAA compliance director and has also learned the recruiting process from having worked as a high school varsity head coach for three years and a college coach for 14, in NCAA Division I, II, III, and N...
Dec 16, 2022•31 min
Today is Part 2 of our mini-series with Lisa Messey. Lisa is back to discuss college baseball camps, which were vital in the process of her son Drew 's verbal commitment to University of Louisville as a 2026 grad. In particular, Lisa shares her son's experience at the week-long camp at Vanderbilt University . In addition, Stephanie shares her son Keegan 's experience at the College Day Workouts he did with the Midwest Canes at the University of Cincinnati and Indiana University . Finally, Diana ...
Dec 02, 2022•23 min
In Part 1 of a 2-part series with return guest Lisa Messey, we discuss her son Drew's recent verbal commitment to the University of Louisville as a Class of 26 shortstop. Lisa walks us through what that process looked like for them, including the "why" and "how" of verbally committing as an underclassman. Mentioned: Episode 74: College Baseball Camps Episode 73: College Athletic Recruiting with Coach Renee Lopez Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://mom...
Nov 18, 2022•37 min
Ballparks of America , Week-long Tournament (12u & 13u) Location: Branson, Missouri Grading Scale: Fields: 5/5 points Tournament Management: 4.5/5 points Fees: 5/5 Restrooms: 4/5 points not many, long walk, a little messy Umpires: 3/3 points Concessions: 2/2 points Miscellaneous: 5/5 points pins TOTAL RATING: 28.5/30 (GRAND SLAM) Note: Our reviews are completely based on our own personal opinions, and we are not receiving any compensation or incentives for our reviews (and if we ever did, we...
Nov 04, 2022•33 min
Today we spoke with guest Matt Distelrath about a unique hybrid of travel baseball and community/Little League baseball in St. Clair, Michigan. We also learn all about when Matt coached Jake Cronenworth, star baseball player with the San Diego Padres, in Little League and what Jake was like as a 12-year old. Matt played both baseball and basketball at Concordia University, and then coached there for several years. He has also coached Little League and travel baseball for St. Clair Little League ...
Oct 21, 2022•40 min
Today we explain the rule changes that will be implemented in MLB in the 2023 season. Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Join our Facebook group, Parents and Baseball You can also listen to episodes on Moms and Baseball Facebook page...
Oct 07, 2022•15 min
In honor of National Suicide Prevention month, we invited back our favorite Directors of Athletics-- Steve Young and Michael Gulino-- to discuss mental health of student athletes. Steve Young is a current Director of Athletics at New Rochelle School District (just outside Manhattan). Michael Gulino is a retired Director of Athletics from Byram Hills School District , also in New York. You can reach either of them via email: Michael at [email protected] and Steve at [email protected] . Foll...
Sep 23, 2022•49 min
Today we discuss commonly understood, yet mostly-unspoken "rules" of travel baseball etiquette for parents, players, and coaches. ----------------------------------------- Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our website: https://momsandbaseball.com Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Join our Facebook group, Parents and Baseball...
Aug 12, 2022•32 min
PBR Great Lakes Underclassmen Review in Toledo, Ohio June 3-6 14u-16u 17 teams in 14u - Majors level teams Location(s): GLENWOOD ATHLETIC COMPLEX - TURF / Perrysburg, OH OTTAWA HILLS HS / Ottawa Hills, OH SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY - TURF / Adrian, MI OUSKY FIELD - TURF / Oregon, OH PEMBERVILLE LEGION / Pemberville, OH Rating Facility: 5/ 5 points Tournament Management: 5/ 5 points Fees: 4/ 5 points Restrooms: 4/5 points Umpires: 2/ 3 points Concessions: 1/ 2 points Miscellaneous: 5/ 5 points TOTA...
Jul 15, 2022•16 min
Today's episode we are talking about pitch counts and why parents need to be aware. Tommy John surgery is on the rise and not just for MLB pitchers either. Diana and Stephanie discuss Tommy John surgery, pitch counts and rest days, recommendations for parents to protect their youth players arm, and pitch count apps. One more tip discussed was NOT to use ice for muscle soreness or after pitching/throwing. Your youth player needs active recovery to help rebuild that muscle. If you want to hear mor...
Jun 17, 2022•25 min
USSSA Tournaments - Canton Sports Center at Victory Park 8u - 13u AA - Majors Location(s): Canton, Michigan Today we talk about USSSA Tournaments in Canton, Michigan at the Canton Sports Center. We have attended dozens of these tournaments over the years, at both the AA and Open/Majors level, from 8u - 13u. Rating Facility: 4/ 5 points Tournament Management: 2.5/ 5 points Fees: 4.5/ 5 points Restrooms: 5/5 points Umpires: 1.5/ 3 points Concessions: 2/ 2 points Miscellaneous: 4/ 5 points TOTAL RA...
Jun 03, 2022•25 min
K Sports Ohio Valley Classic Scouted by PBR 14u Location(s): First Watch Fields/WCBC - Kemba Baseball Complex West Chester, Ohio Blue Ash Sports Center Cincinnati, Ohio Warren County Sports Park Lebanon, Ohio Today we talk about the K Sports Ohio Valley Classic that took place in and near Cincinnati, Ohio April 22-24. Rating Facility: 4.5/ 5 points Tournament Management: 5/ 5 points Fees: 3/ 5 points Restrooms: 5/5 points Umpires: 3/ 3 points Concessions: 1/ 2 points Miscellaneous: 4.5/ 5 points...
May 20, 2022•17 min
We welcome back Amber to discuss our most controversial topic to date. This is an issue that we have seen cause teams to blow-up overnight. We discuss how we define guest players and fill-in players, and how/when we believe these players should be picked up by a coach. Amber also offers some especially interesting insight that families may want to consider before having their son/daughter play for another team on an "off" weekend. Follow Moms and Baseball: Keep up with Moms and Baseball on our w...
May 06, 2022•35 min
