The Dugout Diaries

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from The Dugout Diaries!!! I hope everyone has a great and safe night out Trick or Treating. ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️ 🎃

10/04/2024

I have been running around all day so haven’t had time to post until now. I want to wish a Happy 10th Birthday to my oldest slugger. Ten years ago you blessed me with the best title (Dad) and I will always be grateful and blessed for that. I am so proud of the young man you are growing into, as well as the player you are becoming. You work hard at this game and have such a strong work ethic and mental mindset of letting things going and continuing to give it all and the love that you have for this game. I know it sounds biased but I have no doubt you will go all the way and be successful in whatever you choose to do in life. I love you so much Travis, Happy Birthday!!! Love, Dad. ⚾️ #10

09/18/2024

“What’s up everyone! I know it’s been a minute since my last post, but I had a lot going on in life and especially after I lost my dad back in April. So I had to step away from everything and focus on my mental health and my family, but get ready—exciting new content is on the way! Stay tuned! ⚾️

05/06/2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you know us, you know that we are working every day to help . One thing we aren’t doing is JUST bringing awareness.

We want athletes to know they’re not alone, but we also want to help you guys as much as we can. All of our products speak to that. It’s not just a bracelet, shirt, beanie, or hoodie; it is a message, a reminder, and a family we are building.

We wouldn’t be here without any of you actively supporting our mission and making the world a better place. Thank you.

- Vencer Co.

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04/11/2024

03/13/2024

03/12/2024

Be there whenever possible but the game belongs to them... As a coach, I didn't want them looking over to me to see my reaction - just compete!

Booklet - The Role of Parents in Athletics - www.proactivecoaching.info

03/12/2024

Coaching 101

02/27/2024

I love you, I’m proud of you, I love watching you play. All that needs to be said.

With the tournament season starting here in the southern part of the country, let’s throw this reminder out there. Trust the process of growth (it’s never ending) and enjoy this phase in your young ones life. Careful of getting caught up in the emotions of things like GC stats which are often very wrong. Enjoy it, it will be over before you know it.

02/23/2024

Even the adults need to keep growing.

02/23/2024

It’s not an easy position to play. It takes a special player to get it done.

The work of a catcher is like no other position on the field. Get ready for practice early and stay late to catch bullpens. Figure out how to get your own swings in the cage after you've completed your drills and the pens.

Be the General during the game and psychiatrist for your pitching staff. Stay engaged on every pitch and the next before this pitch is even thrown.

Take the gear on and off between most innings.Take a beating behind the plate from balls in the dirt, foul balls off the mask, the heat of the summer, and sometimes a crappy, stinky umpire standing right behind you all game.

It takes a special kind of athlete to endure AND be good at it all. There should be a national holiday for catchers.

Keith K.

02/21/2024

Dugout deliveries 😂 😂 😂

02/17/2024

Working with young athletes... teach them to love the game!!!

02/14/2024

Babe Ruth’s World War I draft card

02/14/2024

The last few seasons I have started writing in a journal. I start a new one for each season and this is the first thing I write on the first page. It’s easy to get caught up in the wins and losses, or frustrated because the last few games haven’t gone y’all’s way, I know this because I have been guilty of it it several times. But it’s about so much more than that. As a coach you have the opportunity to make a difference in a players life and mold them into fine young man who are capable of success on and off the field. I would love suggestions on things to write down. Quotes, drills, etc… remember coaching is about so much more than just the game.