# 12U baseball is the most exaggerated year of youth baseball

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Podcast: [Travel Dads Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-dads-podcast-7681385)
Published: 2026-06-12T09:32:38+00:00
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https://www.velocitybaseballfl.com/ https://www.bardstownbourbon.com/ https://greenriverwhiskey.com/ The conversation covers various topics, including the elite performance of twelve-year-old athletes, the impact of training and nutrition on performance, and a game-changing moment in a competition. It also delves into the controversy surrounding a specific event and ends with reflections on an incredible finish. The conversation covers topics such as building a team of alpha personalities, core values and being a good teammate, preparation and accountability, transitioning to the big field, playing the game the right way, tournament strategy and team dynamics, challenges of youth baseball, PGI vs. Best of the Best, slowing the game down, and future plans and team dismantling. The conversation delves into the conflict between the speakers and their baseball organization, the impact on player opportunities, the importance of team and organization goals, competing against each other, team withdrawal and new opportunities, preparation for upcoming events, and facility and training recommendations. Takeaways Elite performance of young athletes Impact of training and nutrition on performance Building a team of alpha personalities Core values and being a good teammate Preparation and accountability Transitioning to the big field Playing the game the right way Tournament strategy and team dynamics Challenges of youth baseball PGI vs. Best of the Best Slowing the game down Future plans and team dismantling Conflict with the organization led to withdrawal and pursuit of new opportunities. The importance of fostering team and organization goals for player development. Chapters 00:00 Setting the Stage 05:21 The Game-Changing Moment 10:28 The Final Conversation 16:22 Preparation an…

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