
Status of Travel Ball and What to Look for in a Great Program
06/07/24 • 33 min
Today I’m sitting down with my partner here at RPP, Bahram Shirazi, to discuss the current status of travel baseball as well as what to look for in a great travel program.
Topics Include:
- Current status of travel ball
- Why we started our own program, Revolution Baseball
- Development vs. winning
- What parents should consider when choosing a program
- The recruiting front in travel ball
- Long-term athletic development or lack thereof
- The importance of great coaching
Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.
- Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Baseball/
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/RPP_Baseball/
- Call us at 201-308-3363
- Email us at [email protected]
- Website ...
Today I’m sitting down with my partner here at RPP, Bahram Shirazi, to discuss the current status of travel baseball as well as what to look for in a great travel program.
Topics Include:
- Current status of travel ball
- Why we started our own program, Revolution Baseball
- Development vs. winning
- What parents should consider when choosing a program
- The recruiting front in travel ball
- Long-term athletic development or lack thereof
- The importance of great coaching
Ready to take your game to the next level? With our holistic and data-driven approach, experienced coaches, and cutting-edge technology, RPP Baseball takes the guesswork out of player development.
- Twitter https://twitter.com/RPP_Baseball/
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/RPP_Baseball/
- Call us at 201-308-3363
- Email us at [email protected]
- Website ...
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