On field Instruction and game play will be led by Coach Doug Remer, a veteran youth, high school and college coach with 20+ years of coaching experience.
The first two weeks of the season are an extended Spring Training with Coach Doug and his team of coaches assessing players skills and abilities. Coach Doug uses what he learns and observes to assess teams for the season that are equitable in terms of age, ability and baseball experience. We do this to create a competitive and fun atmosphere for all involved. We want all of the players to feel challenged. We want parents to notice age and skill level appropriate competition. Once the teams are created, they play in a tournament style format for the rest of the season. Every team is guaranteed 4 games as well as the opportunity to play for a league championship as well as medal in skills competitions.
We play a coach pitch format with Coach Doug serving as the pitcher for games. We do this because we have found at this age that it provides for at bats for players, more opportunities to practice making plays in the infield and outfield and it allows for a faster game. Player development, teamwork, sportsmanship and love of the game are the cornerstones of this division and TPSS.
All games will be played on Sundays. There will be one team practices on a week night and one Sunday game. Fields used will be in Silver Spring and or Takoma Park.