Moms and Baseball
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsMoms and Baseball is a podcast for youth baseball moms, dads, coaches, and players. Co-hosts Diana Stephens and Stephanie Malley share their thoughts and stories--but more importantly, interview experts--relating to all levels of baseball: Little League / rec, travel / select, high school / showcase, college, and beyond. Plus look for appearances by special guest hosts, including Patrick and Trevor, for special Baseball Dads episodes and more! Check out our Facebook group, "Parents and Baseball." @momsandbaseball on Facebook and Instagram. https://momsandbaseball.weebly.com
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019: Moms and Baseball Fundraising Ideas
January 22, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBTons of fundraising ideas in this episode--the good and the bad! Today we welcomed Shannon Robinson who was the Team Manager/Administrator for the new Prairie Ironmen Travel Baseball Organization and Tournament Scheduler for the South Bend Cubs Organization, and was a very successful fundraiser manager. DISCLAIMER: We are not accountants or experts in tax law so please consult your organization's consultants to make sure any and all fundraisers are in compliance with 501(c)3s or your partic...
019 Moms and Baseball Fundraising Ideas
January 22, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBTons of fundraising ideas in this episode--the good and the bad! Today we welcomed Shannon Robinson who was the Team Manager/Administrator for the new Prairie Ironmen Travel Baseball Organization and Tournament Scheduler for the South Bend Cubs Organization, and was a very successful fundraiser manager. DISCLAIMER: We are not accountants or experts in tax law so please consult your organization's consultants to make sure any and all fundraisers are in compliance with 501(c)3s or your partic...
018: Moms Discuss New Year's Baseball Fest
January 15, 2021 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, guests Amber and Brenda return to continue our discussion of the New Year’s Baseball Fest tournament in Panama City Beach, Florida, and our experiences playing with Baseball Youth Elite & GameDay USA Prospect Teams, as well as independent teams that participated in the tournament. Check out our brand new "Parents and Baseball" Facebook group! Amber's son Gunner played for a Baseball Youth Elite team at the NYBF in the 12u division in 2020 and played for a GameDay Prospect ...
018 Moms Discuss New Year's Baseball Fest
January 15, 2021 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, guests Amber and Brenda return to continue our discussion of the New Year’s Baseball Fest tournament in Panama City Beach, Florida, and our experiences playing with Baseball Youth Elite & GameDay USA Prospect Teams, as well as independent teams that participated in the tournament. Check out our brand new "Parents and Baseball" Facebook group! Amber's son Gunner played for a Baseball Youth Elite team at the NYBF in the 12u division in 2020 and played for a GameDay Prospect ...
017: Moms Discuss GameDay and Baseball Youth Events
January 08, 2021 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, guests Amber and Brenda join Stephanie and Diana to discuss personal experiences with GameDay USA and Baseball Youth individual events. We talk about those GameDay MVP tags and golden tickets, plus lots more! Check out our brand new "Parents and Baseball" Facebook group! Welcome Amber and Brenda. Amber has a son that played in a few GameDay USA All Star events as well as for the GameDay USA Prospect Team in Disney in 2019 as an 11-year old, then played in a Baseball Youth...
017 Moms Discuss GameDay and Baseball Youth Events
January 08, 2021 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, guests Amber and Brenda join Stephanie and Diana to discuss personal experiences with GameDay USA and Baseball Youth individual events. We talk about those GameDay MVP tags and golden tickets, plus lots more! Check out our brand new "Parents and Baseball" Facebook group! Welcome Amber and Brenda. Amber has a son that played in a few GameDay USA All Star events as well as for the GameDay USA Prospect Team in Disney in 2019 as an 11-year old, then played in a Baseball Youth...
016: All Things GameChanger
December 29, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThis special episode # 16 we are discussing the GameChanger app and the new app GameChanger Team Manager. Guest host Patrick Malley, from Dads takeover episode Special Guests: Ken Strnad, VP Marketing of GameChanger David Kennedy, Head of Consumer Experience at GameChanger A few things we love about GameChanger: -Scorebook -Stats auto-generated -Fan/viewer experience -Audio- use in the car We discuss concerns about the new app- GameChanger Team Manager and...
016 All Things GameChanger
December 29, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThis special episode # 16 we are discussing the GameChanger app and the new app GameChanger Team Manager. Guest host Patrick Malley, from Dads takeover episode Special Guests: Ken Strnad, VP Marketing of GameChanger David Kennedy, Head of Consumer Experience at GameChanger A few things we love about GameChanger: -Scorebook -Stats auto-generated -Fan/viewer experience -Audio- use in the car We discuss concerns about the new app- GameChanger Team Manager and...
015: Kelly Park - When the Pros Played on the Sandlot
December 18, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode you can hear stories about what youth baseball was like for retired, professional baseball players (including Boog Powell, Fergie Jenkins, Lou Whitaker, Willie Horton, Lou Pinniella, and more)! Author Kelly Park talks about his experience interviewing 36 players from the MLB, MiLB, Negro Leagues, and All-American Girls Baseball League for his book, "Just Like Me: When the Pros Played on the Sandlot." https://momsandbaseball.weebly.com Episodes/Websites mentioned in this e...
015 Kelly Park - When the Pros Played on the Sandlot
December 18, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode you can hear stories about what youth baseball was like for retired, professional baseball players (including Boog Powell, Fergie Jenkins, Lou Whitaker, Willie Horton, Lou Pinniella, and more)! Author Kelly Park talks about his experience interviewing 36 players from the MLB, MiLB, Negro Leagues, and All-American Girls Baseball League for his book, "Just Like Me: When the Pros Played on the Sandlot." https://momsandbaseball.weebly.com Episodes/Websites mentioned in this e...
014: DadsTakeover - Choosing a Travel Team
December 11, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBBaseball dads took over the podcast this week to talk about how to choose a travel team/organization. https://momsandbaseball.weebly.com Article Mentioned in Episode: https://travelballparents.com/2017/07/42-essential-questions-to-ask-before-joining-a-new-travel-team/ ---------- HELP SUPPORT MOMS AND BASEBALL by visiting our affiliate Mambe Blankets! Listeners will receive 10% off any Mambe product by using the discount code "MOMSANDBASEBALL" Mambe Hooded Waterproof Blankets: 100% wa...
014 DadsTakeover - Choosing a Travel Team
December 11, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBBaseball dads took over the podcast this week to talk about how to choose a travel team/organization. https://momsandbaseball.weebly.com Article Mentioned in Episode: https://travelballparents.com/2017/07/42-essential-questions-to-ask-before-joining-a-new-travel-team/ Mambe Waterproof Blankets Use the discount code "MOMSANDBASEBALL" to get 10% off any MAMBE products
014 Dads and Baseball Takeover - Choosing a Travel Team
December 11, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBDads and Baseball took over the podcast this week to talk about how to choose a travel team/organization. Article Mentioned in Episode: https://travelballparents.com/2017/07/42-essential-questions-to-ask-before-joining-a-new-travel-team/ Mambe Waterproof Blankets Use the discount code "MOMSANDBASEBALL" to get 10% off any MAMBE products
013 Things We Love and Hate About Travel Ball
December 04, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBWe discuss the top five things that we love and hate about travel baseball. What did we forget to mention? Top things we Hate about travel ball Cost Not much 1:1 development of players Drama + 2 more! Top things we Love about travel baseball: The Relationships Competitiveness + 3 more! http://momsandbaseball.weebly.com ARTICLES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Economics; subtle new racism making mlb in 2020 poorer, less diverse https://sports.yahoo.com/economics-subtle-racism-making-ml...
013: Things We Love and Hate About Travel Ball
December 04, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBWe discuss the top five things that we love and hate about travel baseball. What did we forget to mention? Top things we Hate about travel ball Cost Not much 1:1 development of players Drama + 2 more! Top things we Love about travel baseball: The Relationships Competitiveness + 3 more! http://momsandbaseball.weebly.com ---------- HELP SUPPORT MOMS AND BASEBALL by visiting our affiliate Mambe Blankets! Listeners will receive 10% off any Mambe product by using the discount code "M...
012: Lale Esquivel - Coach of the Best 12u Team in the Nation
November 27, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThis episode we interviewed Lale Esquivel, coach of the Texas Canes Elite. His 12u team went 101-0 for their 2020 season. They also: Won 5 USSSA Super NITs, including 2 at 13u AAA level Won the 2020 12u USSSA Wilson DeMarini Elite World Series Won the 2020 12u Perfect Game National World Series Ranked #1 Team in Nation by USSSA and TravelBall Select (and probably everyone else) Here are a few questions we asked Lale: How did they manage not to lose a single game? 2. How many...
012 Lale Esquivel - Coach of the Best 12u Team in the Nation
November 27, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThis episode we interviewed Lale Esquivel, coach of the Texas Canes Elite. His 12u team went 101-0 for their 2020 season. They also: Won 5 USSSA Super NITs, including 2 at 13u AAA level Won the 2020 12u USSSA Wilson DeMarini Elite World Series Won the 2020 12u Perfect Game National World Series Ranked #1 Team in Nation by USSSA and TravelBall Select (and probably everyone else) Here are a few questions we asked Lale: How did they manage not to lose a single game? 2. How many...
011: Girls Playing Boys Baseball
November 20, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBWho said girls can't play baseball? This episode we interview two young ladies currently playing baseball, and another woman who played baseball all the way to high school. Our first guest is Ashley Comer from Warwick, NY. Ashley is a 13 yo, who is a pitcher as well as plays infield for her 14u travel team. Ashley and her mom tell us her experience playing with the boys, against difficult coaches, and her future plans for middle school baseball. Our second guest is Gina Korbein from Sa...
011 Girls Playing Boys Baseball
November 20, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBWho said girls can't play baseball? This episode we interview two young ladies currently playing baseball, and another woman who played baseball all the way to high school. Our first guest is Ashley Comer from Warwick, NY. Ashley is a 13 yo, who is a pitcher as well as plays infield for her 14u travel team. Ashley and her mom tell us her experience playing with the boys, against difficult coaches, and her future plans for middle school baseball. Our second guest is Gina Korbein from Sa...
010: Interview with Exec Chef of Great Lakes Loons and Future World Series Champs
November 13, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThis episode we are discussing the Great Lakes Loons baseball team located in MIdland, MI. Many people do not know this but the Great Lakes Loons baseball team is the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Low- A Minor League baseball affiliate since the teams inception in 2006. The 2020 World Series Champions, the LA Dodgers, have 13 players that were once Loons players. The Great Lakes Loons were also the Midwest League Champions in 2016. I’m just going to drop a few names: Clayton Kershaw (2007) Kenley ...
010 Interview with Exec Chef of Great Lakes Loons and Future World Series Champs
November 13, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThis episode we are discussing the Great Lakes Loons baseball team located in MIdland, MI. Many people do not know this but the Great Lakes Loons baseball team is the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Low- A Minor League baseball affiliate since the teams inception in 2006. The 2020 World Series Champions, the LA Dodgers, have 13 players that were once Loons players. The Great Lakes Loons were also the Midwest League Champions in 2016. I’m just going to drop a few names: Clayton Kershaw (2007) Kenley ...
009: Interview with Div. 1 Catcher Who Was Cut From High School Teams
November 06, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBToday's episode explores the journey of someone cut from his high school basketball and baseball team, but through perseverance and dedication ended up becoming a starter for both sports as a senior and then playing baseball at a Division 1 university. In contrast to his story, his best friend at the same school was a starter in both basketball and baseball as a young athlete, and even played at the varsity baseball level as a freshman; however, his story quickly takes a turn (especially i...
009 Interview with Div. 1 Catcher Who Was Cut From High School Teams
November 06, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBToday's episode explores the journey of someone cut from his high school basketball and baseball team, but through perseverance and dedication ended up becoming a starter for both sports as a senior and then playing baseball at a Division 1 university. In contrast to his story, his best friend at the same school was a starter in both basketball and baseball as a young athlete, and even played at the varsity baseball level as a freshman; however, his story quickly takes a turn (especially i...
008: Moms and Politics in Youth Baseball
October 30, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBIt is that time of year, but not the politics you were thinking. This topic was suggested by one of our listeners, because she thought that newbie parents may be surprised to learn about all the politics that can be involved in even a small town youth baseball team. In this episode, we discuss the politics in rec and travel baseball, daddy ball, and how adults get in the way of kids just wanting to play ball and have fun. We have two guest interviews, one by Jo Ignatius from Mississippi, and...
008 Moms and Politics in Youth Baseball
October 30, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIt is that time of year, but not the politics you were thinking. This topic was suggested by one of our listeners, because she thought that newbie parents may be surprised to learn about all the politics that can be involved in even a small town youth baseball team. In this episode, we discuss the politics in rec and travel baseball, daddy ball, and how adults get in the way of kids just wanting to play ball and have fun. We have two guest interviews, one by Jo Ignatius from Mississippi, and...
007: Moms and Game Day Essentials
October 23, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBGAME DAY ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST Foldable Sports Wagon: Chair Umbrella Tent Cooler Ice Water + extra water jug Gatorade/sports drinks Frogg toggs (in Ziploc baggies) Mambe waterproof hooded blanket 100% waterproof / windproof Polartec ® Classic 300 Fleece with Heat Reflective Lining Dual snaps at neck, Fleece lined hood and internal pockets Premium stuff sack included Ideal for cold, windy, wet conditions Wrap up from head to toe! Made in the USA and guaranteed for life 10% di...
007 Moms and Game Day Essentials
October 23, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBGAME DAY ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST Foldable Sports Wagon: Chair Umbrella Tent Cooler Ice Water + extra water jug Gatorade/sports drinks Frogg toggs (in Ziploc baggies) Mambe waterproof hooded blanket 100% waterproof / windproof Polartec ® Classic 300 Fleece with Heat Reflective Lining Dual snaps at neck, Fleece lined hood and internal pockets Premium stuff sack included Ideal for cold, windy, wet conditions Wrap up from head to toe! Made in the USA and guaranteed for life 10% di...
006: Moms and Baseball Stats
October 16, 2020 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBDo you really know the difference between a hit and ROE? Or do you understand OPS, SLG, and ERA? Here we discuss the most common baseball stats that parents and coaches might have access to. Scorekeepers in particular may learn a thing or two to help them score games more accurately (leading to more accurate stats) as well! Stats discussed in this episode: AB vs. PA - At Bat vs. Plate Appearance FC - Fielder's Choice Sac / SF - Sacrifice Bunt / Sacrifice Fly AVG - Batting Average OBP - On B...
006 Moms and Baseball Stats
October 16, 2020 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBDo you really know the difference between a hit and ROE? Or do you understand OPS, SLG, and ERA? Here we discuss the most common baseball stats that parents and coaches might have access to. Scorekeepers in particular may learn a thing or two to help them score games more accurately (leading to more accurate stats) as well! Stats discussed in this episode: AB vs. PA - At Bat vs. Plate Appearance FC - Fielder's Choice Sac / SF - Sacrifice Bunt / Sacrifice Fly AVG - Batting Average OBP - On B...
005: Moms and Travel Ball vs. Rec Ball Part 2
October 09, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBDiana and Stephanie talk with special guest, Dr. Trevor Grice, regarding the differences in travel baseball and rec/little league baseball, and discuss why someone may choose one or the other. http://momsandbaseball.weebly.com/podcast ----- Are you familiar with Mambe blankets? We have both owned a Mambe hooded blanket for over a year and couldn't love them more! Use the discount code MOMSANDBASEBALL to get your own blanket and receive 10% off your order!!! If you aren't already familiar ...
005 Moms and Travel Ball vs. Rec Ball Part 2
October 09, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBDiana and Stephanie talk with special guest, Dr. Trevor Grice, regarding the differences in travel baseball and rec/little league baseball, and discuss why someone may choose one or the other. http://momsandbaseball.weebly.com/podcast ----- Are you familiar with Mambe blankets? We have both owned a Mambe hooded blanket for over a year and couldn't love them more! Use the discount code MOMSANDBASEBALL to get your own blanket and receive 10% off your order!!! If you aren't already familiar ...
004: Moms and Travel Ball vs. Rec Ball Part 1
October 02, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBDiana and Stephanie talk with special guest host, Dr. Trevor Grice, regarding the differences in travel baseball and rec/little league baseball, and discuss why someone may choose one or the other. Trevor is a licensed clinical psychologist, baseball coach for rec and travel ball, has been an active board member for each league, is a long-time baseball fan, and also happens to be married to Diana =) This is Part One of a 2-part series. There is a ton of information about rec, little league...
004 Moms and Travel Ball vs. Rec Ball Part 1
October 02, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBDiana and Stephanie talk with special guest host, Dr. Trevor Grice, regarding the differences in travel baseball and rec/little league baseball, and discuss why someone may choose one or the other. Trevor is a licensed clinical psychologist, baseball coach for rec and travel ball, has been an active board member for each league, is a long-time baseball fan, and also happens to be married to Diana =) This is Part One of a 2-part series. There is a ton of information about rec, little league...
003: Moms and Baseball Mom Stereotypes
September 25, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MBDiana and Stephanie discuss common baseball mom stereotypes for youth baseball teams. ----- Are you familiar with Mambe blankets? We have both owned a Mambe hooded blanket for over a year and couldn't love them more! Use the discount code MOMSANDBASEBALL to get your own blanket and receive 10% off your order!!! If you aren't already familiar with these amazing products, we will provide a lot more info in an upcoming episode! Let's just say this Midwest mom doesn't go to a ballpark without...
003 Moms and Baseball Mom Stereotypes
September 25, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MBDiana and Stephanie discuss common baseball mom stereotypes for youth baseball teams. ----- Are you familiar with Mambe blankets? We have both owned a Mambe hooded blanket for over a year and couldn't love them more! Use the discount code MOMSANDBASEBALL to get your own blanket and receive 10% off your order!!! If you aren't already familiar with these amazing products, we will provide a lot more info in an upcoming episode! Let's just say this Midwest mom doesn't go to a ballpark without...
002: Moms and White Baseball Pants
September 18, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBIt's the age-old baseball mom question: how to get white baseball pants clean (and is it worth it)? Cleaning products/methods listed in this podcast: Car wash / Pressure washer OUT White Brite Iron Out Rust Stain Remover OxiClean Dawn Dish Soap Purex Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover Murphy Oil Soap All free clear laundry detergent ----- Are you familiar with Mambe blankets? We have both owned a Mambe hooded blanket for over a year and couldn't love them more! Use the discoun...
002 Moms and White Baseball Pants
September 18, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBIt's the age-old baseball mom question: how to get white baseball pants clean (and is it worth it)? Cleaning products/methods listed in this podcast: Car wash / Pressure washer OUT White Brite Iron Out Rust Stain Remover OxiClean Dawn Dish Soap Purex Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover Murphy Oil Soap All free clear laundry detergent ----- Are you familiar with Mambe blankets? We have both owned a Mambe hooded blanket for over a year and couldn't love them more! Use the discoun...
Moms and White Baseball Pants
September 18, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBIt's the age-old baseball mom question: how to get white baseball pants clean (and is it worth it)? Cleaning products/methods listed in this podcast: Car wash / Pressure washer OUT White Brite Iron Out Rust Stain Remover OxiClean Dawn Dish Soap Purex Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover Murphy Oil Soap All free clear laundry detergent
001: Introduction to Moms and Baseball
September 12, 2020 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.1 MBMeet Stephanie and Diana, hosts of Moms and Baseball-a podcast dedicated to covering youth baseball topics. We are moms, but our listeners include moms, dads, coaches, and players! We often invite expert guests to join us and our episodes cover a variety of topics, ranging from tips for cleaning white baseball pants to college recruitment advice. Join our Parents and Baseball Facebook community and/or follow us on social media @momsandbaseball Have fun at the fields!
Introduction to Moms and Baseball
September 12, 2020 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.53 MBMeet Stephanie--mom of three baseball boys, and Diana--mom of two baseball boys. We are just a couple of hot-mess boy moms whose lives seem to revolve around our sons' baseball. We are excited to share our thoughts, ideas, stories, and other fun things relating to our little league, rec, and travel baseball experiences!
001 Introduction to Moms and Baseball
September 12, 2020 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.1 MBMeet Stephanie and Diana, hosts of Moms and Baseball-a podcast dedicated to covering youth baseball topics. We are moms, but our listeners include moms, dads, coaches, and players! We often invite expert guests to join us and our episodes cover a variety of topics, ranging from tips for cleaning white baseball pants to college recruitment advice. Join our Parents and Baseball Facebook community and/or follow us on social media @momsandbaseball Have fun at the fields!