Siblings at travel tournaments are not always easy, especially on long days at the fields. If you have done even one tournament weekend, you know how it goes. There is a lot of downtime, unpredictable schedules, and everything centers around the player on the field. I never really did the baby and toddler stage at…
Multiple games in one day can make for long tournament days, even when your kid is having the time of their life. Some kids hit a wall by the second game. Others, like my son, actually love these days. He looks forward to the downtime just as much as the games, hanging out with teammates, grabbing food,…
Hotel tips for travel tournaments can make a big difference once you realize how much the wrong hotel can slow your entire weekend down. When we first started, I didn’t think the hotel mattered that much. After a few weekends of early games, gear everywhere, and trying to make food work, that changed pretty quickly….
Sports parent car essentials can make or break a long game day, especially when you are sitting outside for hours and the weather, schedule, and energy levels are all over the place. After a few years of travel baseball, softball, and other sports seasons, I have realized that my car basically turns into a backup plan…
A travel baseball packing list for parents isn’t something you really figure out until you’ve done a few tournaments. After years of weekends at the field, this is what we actually bring and what we’ve learned makes long days so much easier. Now I know there are certain things I always want with me, no…
Travel baseball tournament weekends look simple from the outside, but there’s a little more to them once you’re in it. We’re in year four of travel baseball and have also spent time in travel softball, and while the basics are pretty straightforward, the way these weekends actually play out is something you really understand after…
Travel tournament tips for sports parents become very important the minute you realize a weekend tournament is not just about showing up for a game and going home. Between early mornings, long hours at the field, changing weather, and trying to keep everyone fed and somewhat comfortable, these weekends can be a lot. We’re in year…
