The Travel Ball Experience

David and Charlie
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Baseball
  • Updated Weekly

A podcast about the journey into travel baseball alongside volunteer parents with day jobs—the backbone of American youth sports—figuring it out as they go along, navigating the safari that is the travel baseball experience. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562336728900

  1. Feb 4

    Iowa Travel Ball

    Charlie and David sit down on this episode with Aaron Horn, from Cedar Rapids, IA to talk travel ball. Arron is an assistant coach for his son's team, the Prairie Hawks 11U Black team. We talk the differences in school ball vs. independent travel ball and we also found out just how similar the sport is both Iowa and Arkansas.

    1h 3m

  2. Jan 19

    Unpopular opinions about travel ball or not.....

    Charlie and David discuss what their unpopular opinions are about travel ball. Maybe they really aren't unpopular. Come inside and take a listen and have a little fun with us, just because we don't agree doesn't mean we can't be friends!

    35 min

  3. 12/27/2025

    Travel Ball Resolutions

    With the new year approaching Charlie and David talk travel ball resolutions. Come listen to hear their resolutions as travel ball parents! They'll also discuss from a coaches and travel ball organizations perspective.

    39 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    Dads vs. Paid Coaches

    We're baaack! It's been awhile but David and Charlie are back chatting up the differences between dad and paid coaches. Just talkin ball and getting our feet wet again before adding more episodes this Spring!

    34 min

  5. 03/15/2025

    Starting a new season

    Charlie and David talk about their 12U team for the upcoming Spring season. Discussing what the off-season was like and what would make a successful Spring season to them.

    41 min

  6. 03/04/2025

    A father and son's journey through travel baseball

    Jason and Max Hamilton are coming to the podcast to talk about their journey through travel ball from a father & son perspective. Max started playing travel ball at 7U and is now a high school junior at Olathe West High School. He has committed to play baseball for Oklahoma State University. We all know it takes dedicated parents to navigate even the lowest of ages and levels of baseball. Come hear them talk about the lessons and experiences they shared together!

    55 min

  7. 02/09/2025

    Journey from JUCO to NCAA with Brian Beers

    A Fayetteville, AR native, Brian played JUCO at Connor’s State CC and Allen County CC before transferring to and graduating from Missouri Southern State University in 2023. He also pitched for the Princeton Whistle Pigs in the Appalachian League. Brian is now back in NWA giving pitching lessons and coaching travel ball. Come listen to his full circle journey from playing travel baseball to now giving back and coaching todays aspiring youth players.

    1h 3m

  8. 12/13/2024

    Fitness and Training w/guest Chris Lanzilli

    Chris Lanzilli stopped by the podcast to talk ball and how his new fitness and training program is doing. Lanzilli, a Boston native, is a former All-American and MLB draft pick for the SF Giants. He played at Wake Forest and the University of Arkansas, helping the Razorbacks to the College World Series in 2022. Chris runs Lanzilli Fitness, using the knowledge and experience gained throughout his career to help athletes elevate their performance with elite training programs. What a fun and informative hour! To learn more about Lanzilli Fitness, you can reach Chris by email at 17lanzch@gmail.com and folIow him on Instagram and Tik Tok @lanzillifit

    1h 4m
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

A podcast about the journey into travel baseball alongside volunteer parents with day jobs—the backbone of American youth sports—figuring it out as they go along, navigating the safari that is the travel baseball experience. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562336728900

Information

  • Creator
    David and Charlie
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © David and Charlie
  • Show Website
    The Travel Ball Experience

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