Baseball tryouts can make or break a player’s season — and a coach’s reputation. Whether you’re organizing youth baseball tryouts for 8-year-olds just learning the game or running competitive middle school baseball tryouts for kids who’ve been playing for years, … Read More
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Understanding Baseball Tryout Age: What Parents Need to Know
Youth baseball tryouts can be confusing for parents, especially when teams are labeled 8U, 10U, 12U, AA, or AAA. One of the most common questions families ask is: “What baseball tryout age group should my child be in?” Understanding how … Read More
What Do Coaches Look for at Baseball Tryouts?
Baseball tryouts can feel overwhelming — but they don’t have to be. Whether you’re preparing for Little League evaluations in a small town or high school varsity tryouts in a competitive metro area, understanding exactly what coaches look for at … Read More
World Baseball Classic: Everything You Need to Know
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is officially here — and it’s shaping up to be the most electric edition yet. Kicking off on March 5, 2026, and running through March 17, this sixth installment of the WBC brings 20 national … Read More
From Tryouts to the Minnesota State Tournament
Every player who has ever skated at the Minnesota High School Hockey State Tournament at Grand Casino Arena (formerly the Xcel Energy Center) started the same way. Nervous, jersey on, waiting to hear their name called after tryouts. The state … Read More
How Banning Scorekeeping Led to 41 Olympic Medals
Norway dominated the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics with 41 total medals. They won: 18 gold 12 silver 11 bronze They also broke their own record for most gold medals by any country in one Winter Games. This is not a fluke. … Read More
What USA Olympic Gold Teaches Us About Youth Hockey Development
Youth hockey player evaluation doesn’t get a bigger proof point than this. On February 22, 2026, Jack Hughes slid a wrist shot past Jordan Binnington just 1:41 into overtime — and for the first time since the 1980 Miracle on … Read More
How USA’s NTDP Developed the 2026 Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Team
The USA Hockey NTDP Olympics story became impossible to ignore on February 22, 2026. When Team USA beat Canada 2–1 in overtime to win Olympic gold, it meant more than a title. It showcased nearly 30 years of intentional player development through … Read More
8 Skills to Practice Before Minor Hockey Tryouts
Hockey tryouts are nerve-wracking — for players and parents alike. But here’s the thing: anxiety shrinks when preparation grows. If your child spends the off-season working on the right skills, they’ll step onto the ice at evaluations feeling confident, ready, … Read More
TeamGenius Partners with SportMed Connect to Bring Pro-Level Care to Every Athlete
TeamGenius, the leading provider of athlete evaluation software, is proud to announce its partnership with SportMed Connect, a leader in sports medicine services, athlete performance, and recovery. This collaboration brings together two organizations committed to helping coaches, athletes, and programs better … Read More