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Have you ever fielded 200 ground balls, taken 100 hacks in the cage, and sprinted from home plate to first base 25 times…all in one workout? Now imagine doing that kind of workout at every Eagle practice. If the thought of such rigorous training turns your stomach, then maybe Traveling Eagles baseball isn’t for you. This is the type of commitment and dedication you are going to need if you want to play baseball for the Traveling Eagles. If you’re ready to accept the challenge, then your baseball future could be very bright.
As an Eagle player, the following is expected:
Always give your best, 100% effort
Put the team first—be a team player
Think baseball—whether in a game or practice, stay focused on baseball
Be a good sport. Show respect for opponents, officials and fans. Most of all, demonstrate your respect for your team and the game by conducting yourself with honor on the field
Play every pitch
Do your very best in school
You should know you are making a considerable investment in time and resources. Players are asked to adhere to a daily workout regimen. Teams will practice at least two times per week and games are played almost every weekend. All teams will play between 5 and 12 tournaments from February through August. Most tournaments are held out of town and sometimes are far enough away that overnight stays are more practical. Some teams will travel to tournaments out of state. The goal of all our teams is to qualify for a national championship or national invitational tournaments which are held throughout the United States.
The reason we consider this an investment is because there is a tremendous payback. The principles we stress and are striving to develop as baseball players will establish the kind of positive character in our young people that will carry them through the rest of their lives. We have already seen a positive impact to self-esteem and confidence that comes from learning, improving, and being successful in a challenging environment. We have seen the thrill and excitement that comes from winning a big game, or the introspection and determination that comes from falling short. For talented athletes, these lifelong lessons can only be learned in a highly competitive environment. Traveling Eagle baseball is not for everyone. Only you can decide if it is right for you and we, as an organization, will only benefit if you are comfortable with being part of it. You should consider how much you and your son enjoy baseball. Your team will practice and play more than any other baseball organization in this area. You should also consider athletic ability, either current or future potential. You should keep in mind our goal is developing players for the future. Youth players develop physically at different rates and develop skills at different rates. We believe boys that are athletic and have a real desire to learn the game can be taught, even if it takes time for them to develop the physical tools needed to excel. Though we will play our strongest team when necessary to compete in every game, we will also make sure our practices are organized to provide skill development for all players equally.
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