Our 13u to 17u Travel Teams
The mission statement for our travel baseball program at Complete Game of PA is to provide highly competitive tournament experiences that develop athletes, teaches good character, develops players into good citizens and future leaders. Complete Game’s professional coaching staff provides a positive learning experience where players develop their skills through teamwork and with experienced role models.
Our Travel Teams represent Complete Game of PA and themselves with the highest degree of sportsmanship and good conduct from all: Players, Coaches and Parents. The goal for our Baseball and Softball Programs is to prepare our players to play at the highest level of their athletic ability while preparing each individual to effectively navigate the college recruiting process.
What Coaches Look For During Baseball & Softball Tryouts
Baseball and softball teams are some of the most competitive youth sports’ organizations in America, and tryouts can be equally as challenging for the parents as they are for players. With only a small window of time to show off your talent and such small margin for error, a good tryout for an elite team could put a child on a trajectory for college-level play. Our goal is to train players so they make their middle school amd high school teams. Enrolling your athlete in an elite baseball and softball travel program is the best way to ensure your young athlete will make their school team.
So, what are some other things players and parents can do to make the most of these travel baseball and softball tryouts?
Preparation
Players – This means showing up 15 minutes before tryouts begin
Parents – This means getting your child to the tryout on time and that they have the correct equipment they need for tryouts.
Bring Water
Wear baseball pants,
cleats and turf shoes
Equipment - glove, bat and helmet
Athleticism
Coaches look for natural athleticism in players; they know their job is to teach them technique, and they want to see that players have the speed, throwing ability and hitting power to apply that technique.
Coaches measure athleticism using standarized physical tests.
They watch players in game like situations.
Coachability
Players – Travel baseball teams are full of some the most talented young players in the area. Remember, you’re trying out for a team, not a lead role.
Coaches are looking for a player that listens and therefore is coachable.
Parents- Remember to stress to your child that baseball and softball are team sports, and that coaches look for players who are going to improve the team as a whole.
Skills
Players – Coaches want to make sure you have the basic skills of the sport. It’s up to you to practice the basics of base running, throwing, fielding, catching and hitting in the weeks leading up to your tryouts.
Parents – An elite baseball academy where your athlete can get expert advice will give them the biggest chance for success.
