A player walks back to the dugout after striking out. He is angry. He throws his helmet down and begins blaming the umpire.What should a Christian coach do?There may be a hitting lesson to teach. There is also a response that needs attention. The player is responsible for his conduct even when he is disappointed. A coach who cares about him needs to address both the baseball and the heart.That kin...  Read More

What kind of man is your son becoming?That question reaches further than whether he can hit a breaking ball or make a throw from the outfield. Those skills have their place. But a boy can become a talented athlete while learning habits that will harm the people who depend on him later.He can learn to avoid responsibility. He can learn that talent excuses his conduct. He can learn to expect praise ...  Read More

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What does it mean for a baseball team to be "Christian"?That question needs an answer. Families should know what the word means before they entrust their sons to a program. A ministry should be able to explain its convictions clearly and show how those convictions shape its work.At SDG Baseball, we begin with the authority of Scripture and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Those truths govern the minist...  Read More

When a family begins looking for a baseball team, there are plenty of reasonable questions to ask. Who will coach my son? Will he receive good instruction? What level of competition will he face? How much will the season require of our family?Those questions matter, and we want to answer them honestly. But there is another question that needs to come first: What is this team actually trying to acc...  Read More

Your son is learning more than baseball when he joins a team.He is learning what earns approval. He is learning how adults respond under pressure. He is learning what happens when someone fails, who receives attention, and whether winning changes the standards. Those lessons are being taught even when nobody stops practice to explain them.That influence deserves careful attention. A coach may spen...  Read More