Archive for September, 2011

There is no better time of year than October, because the MLB playoffs have arrived! The 2011 MLB playoffs are already delivering big moments and shocking conclusions.

North Broward Prep assistant coach Doug Jennings is a former 21-year professional player now enjoying the benefits of guiding today’s future stars.

Tommy Martinez and his family created their own version of “Field of Dreams” out in Western Broward and help improve the games of some of Broward’s best baseball players.

How does a team achieve excellence? Talented players is a big part of it, but having strong support and help from those players’ parents plays a huge roll in a team’s success.

It has been a record season for some of Broward’s best baseball products playing in the major leagues.

The baseball dugout is holy ground, but what really goes on in them? Join us for a peek inside Broward County’s high school baseball dugout culture.

Although most schools are playing in one league this fall, the approaches to the fall season varies from school to school, with development being the common theme.

Shane Wilder came into the world with a handicap, but it’s never stopped him from living or doing anything he’s set his mind to do, including playing the game he loves – baseball.

Mike Higgins has been the head football coach at Coral Springs Charter for several years, and this summer, Higgins added athletic director and head baseball coach to his title.

Superstition is ingrained into baseball culture, but how does it affect our local players and coaches? We take a look at the thought process behind SUPERSTITIONS.

Albert Destrade became famous last night when he appeared on Survivor: South Pacific. Despite the instant fame, Destrade insists he is just a baseball guy at heart.

Budget cuts have led to many high school programs doing away with their JV-aged fall teams. Extreme Line Baseball is picking up the slack by giving these young athletes a place to play.

College and pro recruiting is at an all-time high in Broward County, and in Part II of our summer special, we tackle recruiting, championships, and new high school coaches.

Travel baseball ruled this past summer in Broward County, with teams such as the Huskies, Pokers, Breakers, and Elite Squad filling out their rosters with hundreds of Broward players.