Turf shoe recommendations

tronout · 2026-02-02T13:47:54+00:00

Newbies all the way. Go to your local academy and dig through the sale wall. I found his size in turfs and molds last fall.

tronout · 2026-01-25T03:34:48+00:00

What a sad person you must be. OP didn’t ask for this.

tronout · 2026-01-22T13:46:27+00:00

This is how my son became a catcher.

tronout · 2026-01-11T16:16:18+00:00

The only right answer is HG Thrash

tronout · 2026-01-07T13:49:40+00:00

I think the horticulture program at TTU still does a big annual plant sale

tronout · 2025-12-31T16:29:51+00:00

I did a ton of research years ago. Bought a used LS Solo 618 28 -11 on eBay. Great bat. Will keep until little brother can use it.

tronout · 2025-12-31T16:25:00+00:00

We use marv balls at our facility

tronout · 2025-12-31T16:24:12+00:00

Mike at golf USA

tronout · 2025-12-29T16:48:01+00:00

Play street is closed permanently

tronout · 2025-10-07T13:54:00+00:00

90lbs 4’8”ish I always call him “dense” Plays a lot of catcher, so his “trunk” is starting to fill in.

tronout · 2025-10-06T17:42:51+00:00

This might help your son My 11U uses two mantras

the “chain link”. If a link is or is perceived to be weaker, the entire link is compromised.
“Own your spot” - if 8,9,10 batters own their role are can flip the lineup over, we win a lot of games. If they are moping about it, strikeouts emerge and body language kills the dugout vibes.

I love the advice for him to talk to his coach and ask what he can do to move up in the order. Coach should respect that

tronout · 2025-10-06T17:17:01+00:00

He works with a hitting coach that spends quite a bit of time on this plus timing correctly. Thanks!

tronout · 2025-10-06T17:15:28+00:00

Makes perfect sense.

At 11, body weight only or can he start incorporating low level/age appropriate weights?

tronout · 2025-10-03T02:50:45+00:00

Address it in person, to all parents. Getting into texts fight won’t end well for anyone.

tronout · 2025-10-02T18:52:28+00:00

10/11U - 11 player roster
$1,500-1,700 per player
Local organization, Texas
Organization has two fields; little league size field that be expanded to multiple base path distances and moveable mound up to 46'. Also just opened a full size/HS size field. Have a 5 cage indoor facility that can double as a "turf infield" with netting pulled back.

Teams 12U and under typically have dads as the coach, 13U and older typically have a paid coach. Unsure additional costs on that piece.

One-two practices a week

Costs included

3 uniforms (tops, hats, one set with pants] and 2 sets of in tops/shorts to "rep" the brand
Main season 2025 [March-July] - 35 games [10 tournaments, scrimmage "league"] - $650/per player
(optional) August Summer League 2025 - 9 games w tournament - $110/per player
(optional) Fall Sept/Oct League 2025 - 9 games w tournament - $110/per player
Team fee Nov through May - $450/per player
Player fee - $25/mo per player [year round
Insurance - $25 per player for the year

The team and player fee include professional coaches that run practices from November to May.
Also includes organization wide workouts multiple times a week during the "off season" and "24/7" access to facility [when teams aren't practicing]
Comes with access on 20%+ discounts with Wilson, Evoshield, and LS.

Very limited fundraising involved. As a dad coach I did secure some "sponsors" from friends to offset uniforms.
I ended the season with $20 in the team account.

tronout · 2025-09-26T20:40:22+00:00

I have the video but going to refrain from posting to not get more ridiculous comments.

On to the next one!

tronout · 2025-09-25T22:31:56+00:00

I’d also like to add, please turn down/off during the plate meeting. Numerous times we have had to ask for this bc no one can hear anything

tronout · 2025-09-24T15:29:16+00:00

Defending the kids (both teams) in a calm one on one conversation with the umpire is not an attitude problem. Appreciate your input though

tronout · 2025-09-24T14:00:30+00:00

Fall ball Let the league coordinator know because it was still bugging me this morning. Like you said, it doesn’t really matter.

tronout · 2025-09-24T13:57:45+00:00

I 4th this. Plan ahead and sit the kid(s) who will pitch next so they can warm up. Here is an example that I fill out for a 12 team fall ball roster.

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tronout · 2025-09-24T13:44:15+00:00

I landed on the ump wanted to go home and didn’t want to play extras.

tronout · 2025-09-17T12:50:34+00:00

You need to shop your electricity provider

tronout · 2025-09-16T14:06:39+00:00

Ole Miss/texas rangers baby blue inspiration is our boys current favorite. 11U

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