Ground Up: Coaches, Parents & Players

Free, printable help for the whole team: scripts and plans for coaches, a guide for travel ball parents, and a player’s guide to the mental side of the game.

For coaches For parents For players

For coaches

Pregame ScriptMinute-by-minute: a full 75 to 90 minute version and a short 45 minute version. Print it and tape it to the dugout.Practice Plans60, 90 and 120 minute scripts with time blocks, 3-station rotations, a station menu and age notes.Postgame Script10 minutes or less: cooldown and pitch counts, a quick positive talk, the hustle standard, a gratitude cue, and home on time.New Travel Ball Coach GuideFirst-season checklist, parent meeting, coaching your own kid, expectations and monthly feedback, gear, pitch counts, tournament days and safety.Code of Conduct BuilderEditable, printable team standards for players, parents and coaches, with signature lines. Make it yours and print it for every family.Coaching Cues: Batting & FieldingShort body-action cues by phase, quick fault fixes, the cues to avoid and a one-page pocket card.

For parents

Travel Ball Parents’ GuideWhat to expect, sideline habits, the quiet ride home, talking to the coach, the monthly check-in and gratitude.The Parent MeetingWhat a good coach covers before the first tournament, so you know what to ask.

For players

Player’s GuideWhat coaches expect, getting ready for your monthly check-in, asking about playing time, and Plan, Flush, Breathe, Go.Warrior’s Mindset: The BatterPick one job, hunt one zone, flush and breathe, and a pocket cue card for the hat or bag.Pitcher’s Mindset: The TacticianYou dictate the tempo: composure, a plan for every hitter, the mound reset, and a cue card.

Pairs well with

Training Planner: each player’s week of Arm Care, Rotational Strength, Athleticism & Speed and Mobility around games.
Mobility & ROM: the 5-minute pre-practice routine used in the scripts.
ArmRules: pitch count and rest rules by organization.
Tournaments: find events by state and age.

General coaching education, not medical advice. Times, drills and tips are our suggestions; safety facts link to their sources on each page.