The Travel Ball Experience

David and Charlie
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The Travel Ball Experience

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

Episodes

  1. 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

  2. 12/07/2024

    In conversation with Blain Knight

    What fun and informative hour with guest Blaine Knight. Blaine stopped by the podcast to talk some ball. A native of Bryant, Arkansas, Blaine went on the play college baseball at the University of Arkansas. In 2018 he was named to the All-SEC Second Team, and to the College World Series All-Tournament Team. He finished his 2018 season with a 14-0 record and 2.80 ERA over 19 starts. Knight was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the third round of the 2018 MLB draft. We talked a little bit of everything baseball and much more! This is good one, please come take a listen, as it is sure to both inform and entertain you.

    1h 1m

  3. 11/07/2024

    Umpiring w/guest Alan Barton

    Longtime umpire Alan Barton drops by to discuss his 35 years of umpiring baseball. Alan played junior college baseball at Trinidad College in Colorado and finished his career at Henderson in Arkadelphia, AR. Alan has been in education for 40 years coaching, teaching and serving as principal. We discuss the changes in baseball he has seen over the years and how he handles his job in the hottest of all sandboxes, the travel ball umpire! Come take a listen, you are sure to enjoy his story and perspective.

    45 min

  4. 10/23/2024

    Guest Playing

    Charlie and David talk about guest playing. What does guest playing mean to a player, a team, a coach and parents. There are lots of moving parts to this topic and we attempt to unravel the reasoning for guest playing.

    45 min

  5. 10/11/2024

    Tournament Director w/guest Mike McKeown

    Mike McKeown is a long time travel baseball tournament director. His company, Arkansas Premier Tournaments, host the biggest and most well run tournaments in the Mid-South. Listen as he tells his story of starting and growing his company. Mike recalls moments from his own coaching days and how his passion for family and baseball have blended into a full time business. So many great takeaways from this episode. If you haven't experienced an Arkansas Premier Tournament, please consider doing so, you will not regret it. For more information visit: https://arkansaspremiertournament.com/

    1h 41m

  6. 09/28/2024

    Arm Care w/guest Dr. Bobby Pritchett

    Dr. Bobby Pritchett stopped by today to talk arm care! Bobby played his travel ball with the Dallas Tigers baseball organization. After lettering four years at South Garland High School, we played collegiately at the University of Central Arkansas. After college he played independent baseball, being named a top 10 Indy prospect by Baseball America. After his playing career, Bobby went on to become a certified chiropractic sports physician. He is also the Chiropractor for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team. There is so much good information in this episode. If you have a boy who plays baseball, this an absolute must listen!!!

    1h 26m

  7. 09/16/2024

    Starting A Team

    David and Charlie are joined by experienced travel baseball coach Keith Westmoreland. We discuss starting and running a youth baseball team without the support of a local or national organization. Keith expands on the challenges of filling a roster, his scheduling philosophy, and his thoughts on development vs. winning, running effective practices and the benefits and drawbacks of navigating the world of travel baseball on your own.

    1h 8m

  8. 09/01/2024

    Nutrition and Wellness

    Guest Jennifer Neill stops by to discuss all things nutrition and wellness for the travel ball player. Great conversation and insight. A must listen for the parents of young athletes!

    54 min

  9. 08/17/2024

    Evaluation and Development

    Coaches: how do you spot potential? The size, strength and speed that come with being an early-bloomer are obvious to everyone. How do you identify athletes with potential? Parents: Guiding your child in baseball. Early bloomer vs. late bloomer.

    38 min

  10. 08/04/2024

    Tryout Season

    In episode 1 of The Travel Ball Experience Podcast, David and Charlie talk about tryout season. Each year, as the spring baseball season winds down, players across the country are on the move. The summer hot stove heats up for all kinds of reasons, and is one of the most stressful times of the year, but it is without a doubt a core part of the travel ball experience for almost everyone. See profile for Facebook link.

    44 min
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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

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