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The Pitch Count Conversation Every Baseball Parent Should Have Before Tournament Weekend

May 29, 2026

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The Pitch Count Conversation Every Baseball Parent Should Have Before Tournament Weekend

Tournament weekends can create arm-care risks when families do not track pitch counts, rest days, fatigue, and multiple-team schedules.

Porsche McCoy

Why Playing More Baseball Is Not Always Better Development

May 28, 2026

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Why Playing More Baseball Is Not Always Better Development

More games, more tournaments, and more training can look like progress, but young athletes still need recovery, balance, and time to grow.

Porsche McCoy

What Sports Parents Should Really Be Doing in 9th Grade

May 24, 2026

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What Sports Parents Should Really Be Doing in 9th Grade

Freshmn year can shape the entire recruiting journey. Here’s what sports parents should really focus on in 9th grade to prepare for college recruiting.

Porsche McCoy

Scholarships Baseball Parents Should Know About Beyond Athletic Recruiting

May 24, 2026

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Scholarships Baseball Parents Should Know About Beyond Athletic Recruiting

As travel baseball costs continue rising, many families are overlooking scholarships that have nothing to do with athletic recruiting — and some are available to students as young as elementary school.

Porsche McCoy

May 24, 2026

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When Baseball Stops Being Fun

For many young athletes, the pressure surrounding youth baseball slowly begins replacing the joy that made them love the game in the first place.

Porsche McCoy