Information Needed For Starting 9U Select Team

[cnevils]

My son and I will be leaving Little League this year and entering Select Ball in the 9U division.  I am looking for help and information on getting my team started.  I am not to concern with tryouts at this time, I am bringing several of my ball players with me from Little League.  The reason I am entering select ball is for my ball players to experience a higher level of skill level in baseball.  Any information will be greatly appreciated (ex. insurance, rules, when spring league begins, etc.)  I already have a couple of ex Lamar Baseball players committed to help during practice.

[pencgc]

http://www.nations-baseball.com

Nations website will guide you through the process.  If you intend on playing in Louisiana, you'll need to register with USSSA as well.  Good luck to you guys.

[BMTbball09]

Send my partner at the Baseball Academy, Morgan Walker an email and he will take care of you.  [email protected] .  He can answer any questions you might have.  Generally, tournaments at Ford Park start up in early February.  Insurance & registering your team is all done through Nations, as stated in the earlier post.

[cnevils]

Thanks Bmtball and cajun.  Just emailed Walker and I looked over the nations website yesterday and sent link to my coaches.  I know we will have a long season but I know it will be rewarding for the boys.  They have never played ball that consisted of pick offs or lead offs.  We are looking forward to the upcoming season and will begin practicing as soon as jr football is over.  Thanks again

[pngpurple4ever]

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Thanks Bmtball and cajun.  Just emailed Walker and I looked over the nations website yesterday and sent link to my coaches.  I know we will have a long season but I know it will be rewarding for the boys.  They have never played ball that consisted of pick offs or lead offs.  We are looking forward to the upcoming season and will begin practicing as soon as jr football is over.  Thanks again
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Good luck with your new team and playing select ball. Believe me, just getting away from Little League will be worth it.

[Bobcat101]

Your going to need to get some good nerve pills. LOL.

[9Doggies]

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Your going to need to get some good nerve pills. LOL.
[/quote]And lots of money,time, patience. Try to get your players better and forget about the winning at all cost philosphy.

[Guest Ranger83]

Have a try-out for the PARENTS first.

Without good parents, you'll have nothing but stress.

[OldNedDog]

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Have a try-out for the PARENTS first.

Without good parents, you'll have nothing but stress.
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^^That is some GREAT advice ^^