Next Pitch Academy

Last scrimmage of our 6U spring season with these Diamond Girls 🤍

I’ve been coaching this group since they were 3, and honestly, watching how much they’ve grown has been one of my favorite parts of coaching. The confidence they’ve built, the way they move around the field now, and just how much fun they have together—it’s been really special to be a part of.

From the start, we’ve tried to keep things simple. Focus on the basics, help them understand the game, and most importantly, make sure they actually enjoy it. At this age, it’s not about wins or losses. It’s about keeping them moving, getting a bunch of touches, making sure everyone gets multiple at bats, and giving them a reason to love coming back each week.

I’ve learned pretty quickly that with young kids, if it’s not fun, they’re not going to stick with it. And too often, kids get pushed into more competitive play before they’re ready and end up losing interest. That’s the part we’re trying to do differently.

A few of our girls are moving up, which is tough, but this group will always mean a lot to me. I’m really proud of them and excited to see what they do next 💎

Important read to remember when the chaos of running to all the activities seems overwhelming. It is a blessing to see our kids pursuing the things they love and one day we will look back and think “these are the good ole’ days.”

If your life lets you take your kids to practice,
if you’re the one on the bleachers,
the one in the front row with a phone that never has enough storage . . .

you are already successful.

Because one day the car will be quiet.
The uniforms will be tucked away.
The performances will be memories.

And what will matter most is that you were there—
clapping, cheering, showing up
for all the little moments that turned out to be the big ones.

If you get to be present, exhausted, and right in the middle of it all . . .
you are blessed.

-Her View From Home

Wow! What an awesome opportunity to learn from one of the best hitters in the game!

Train with one of the game’s best! Join Jocelyn Alo for a Hitting Clinic on May 15 at Robin Roberts Stadium.

⚾ $100 | Limited to 30 players | 7th grade & up
🎟️ Register now: https://tinyurl.com/3973fvjp