one minute earlier I sounded like a zombie buying baseball socks.
now I sound like a podcast host explaining aerodynamics.
funny how fast energy comes back when you hit a topic you love.
everyone has one that turns the lights back on.
today is the day. happy racing.
Little League Season Prep 2026
It’s that time of year again — fields are getting lined, equipment bags are coming out of garages, and coaches everywhere are scrambling to get organized before opening day.
Over the years, I’ve built a few tools to make my own coaching life easier. Here’s the stack I’m using for 2026:
The Lineup Spreadsheet
Still my most-shared resource. A simple Google Sheets template that lets you plan defensive positions, track pitching innings, and print out dugout-ready lineup cards.
Get the free lineup spreadsheet →
WalkUp DJ
New this year. Walk-up music for every kid — because that moment when they step up to bat should feel special. Apple Music integration, custom audio files, AirPlay support, and optional announcer voice intros.
Download WalkUp DJ on the App Store →
Draft Night
If your league does a player draft, this app handles the whole process — snake drafts, keeper rules, the works. I built it for Walnut Creek Little League and it’s been used by leagues across the country.
Good luck this season. Play ball. ⚾
#apps #Baseball #DraftNight #Drafts #Lineups #LittleLeague #Softball #Spreadsheet #WalkUpDJ
And I was never closer to the sky
The One Story
Philip Terman
#Poetry #PhilipTerman #LittleLeague #HomeRun #Baseball #Bleachers #Father #Son #Daughters #Glory #oneartPoetry
https://oneartpoetry.com/2025/11/25/the-one-story-by-philip-terman/
Here's my story about the summer of 1985 when both my sons played Little League. Somehow their games almost always started at nearly the same time on different fields.
Any parent with multiple kids in youth sports will relate!
#LittleLeague #Parenting #YouthSports #SportsParents #BeyondTheScoreboard #BaseballMom #SummerSports
https://medium.com/beyond-the-scoreboard/the-great-little-league-juggling-act-b46b3a7a70bd?sk=b6e8259a7fca35e34020bf97869820f5
At The Game 2006 2
http://welchwrite.com/blog/2025/09/08/at-the-game-2-photography/
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