In this new episode of Dear San Diego, Tony and Elizabeth sit down with their twins Alex and Nicky, who are 12, to talk about baseball — not just the stats and scores, but the lessons the game teaches.

As a former Division I athlete and CEO of a large nonprofit, Elizabeth knows athletes at every level perform best when they’re loose, happy, and confident.

The family opens up about the highs and lows of Little League and travel baseball: the thrill of big hits and close games, the car rides home, the friendships, the politics, and the small victories that boost confidence.

Alex shares how he’s learned to stay calm under pressure — to trust the process and the work he’s put in, and to bounce back quickly after mistakes. Nicky offers a different perspective: he stopped playing, but he has stayed involved in the game.

 Listen now: Little League & Travel Baseball: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly — available wherever you get your podcasts or at Olas Media. Don’t forget to check out our first youth baseball episode.

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Berry’s Athletic Supply

Serving San Diego athletes for more than 70 years, Berry’s Athletic Supply in Lemon Grove is the go-to spot for sporting goods, varsity jackets, and gear for baseball players at every level — as well as soccer, football, and other sports.

Over the decades, Berry’s has designed more than 30,000 varsity letter jackets.

Visit berrysathleticsupply.com 

East County Rattlers Baseball Club

The East County Rattlers are building something special in San Diego — focused on player development, sportsmanship, and community.

FEATURED EVENT: Swing Into the New Year Classic Tournament

January 2–4, 2026 | San Diego | 4-Game Guarantee
Kick off the New Year with competitive play and great energy at one of San Diego’s top travel baseball tournaments!

REGISTER & LEARN MORE ABOUT OTHER EVENTS.

Charlie Rose Baseball

Your one-stop shop for bats, gloves, and gear — and a trusted partner for San Diego’s youth baseball community. Shop in store or at sandiegobaseballsupply.com. 

 Bonus for our listeners: There’s an exclusive offer from Charlie Rose Baseball available only to Dear San Diego listeners — tune in to this episode to get the coupon code!

Resources and Recommendations for Baseball Parents

In this new episode of Dear San Diego, Tony and Elizabeth sit down with their twins Alex and Nicky, who are 12, to talk about baseball &mdash; not just the stats and scores, but the lessons the game teaches.
As a former Division I athlete and CEO of a large nonprofit, Elizabeth knows athletes at every level perform best when they&rsquo;re loose, happy, and confident.
The family opens up about the highs and lows of Little League and travel baseball: the thrill of big hits and close games, the car rides home, the friendships, the politics, and the small victories that boost confidence.
Alex shares how he&rsquo;s learned to stay calm under pressure &mdash; to trust the process and the work he&rsquo;s put in, and to bounce back quickly after mistakes. Nicky offers a different perspective: he stopped playing, but he has stayed involved in the game.
&nbsp;Listen now: Little League &amp; Travel Baseball: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly &mdash; available wherever you get your podcasts or at <a href="https://olasmedia.com/shows/dear-san-diego">Olas Media.</a> Don&rsquo;t forget to check out our <a href="https://olasmedia.com/blogs/youth-baseball-parents-stop-talking">first youth baseball episode.</a>
This Episode Is Made Possible By
Berry&rsquo;s Athletic Supply
Serving San Diego athletes for more than 70 years, Berry&rsquo;s Athletic Supply in Lemon Grove is the go-to spot for sporting goods, varsity jackets, and gear for baseball players at every level &mdash; as well as soccer, football, and other sports.
Over the decades, Berry&rsquo;s has designed more than 30,000 varsity letter jackets.
Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.berrysathleticsupply.com/">berrysathleticsupply.com</a>&nbsp;
East County Rattlers Baseball Club
The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ec_rattlers_enright/">East County Rattlers</a> are building something special in San Diego &mdash; focused on player development, sportsmanship, and community.
FEATURED EVENT: Swing Into the New Year Classic Tournament
January 2&ndash;4, 2026 | San Diego | 4-Game Guarantee Kick off the New Year with competitive play and great energy at one of San Diego&rsquo;s top travel baseball tournaments!
<a href="https://tonymanolatos.substack.com/p/little-league-and-travel-baseball">REGISTER &amp; LEARN MORE ABOUT OTHER EVENTS.</a>
Charlie Rose Baseball
Your one-stop shop for bats, gloves, and gear &mdash; and a trusted partner for San Diego&rsquo;s youth baseball community. Shop in store or at <a href="https://sandiegobaseballsupply.com/">sandiegobaseballsupply.com</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Bonus for our listeners: There&rsquo;s an exclusive offer from Charlie Rose Baseball available only to Dear San Diego listeners &mdash; tune in to this episode to get the coupon code!
<a href="https://tonymanolatos.substack.com/p/little-league-and-travel-baseball">Resources and Recommendations for Baseball Parents</a>

Dear San Diego is a public affairs podcast with personality.

Hosted by veteran communication specialists Tony Manolatos and Juan Hernandez, Dear San Diego gives newsmakers and others a platform to discuss the big issues of the day, but that’s just the beginning. 

Tony and Juan’s guests share what’s not in their bios, who they are away from work, secrets to success, and more. Tony and Juan also discuss work, home, fatherhood, health and wellness, and youth sports – where the politics can be way more fierce than they are at city hall. 

Tony and Juan met a decade ago while working for dueling mayoral candidates in San Diego. Since then, the two friends have worked together on numerous public affairs, land-use, and issue campaigns. 

Dear San Diego is a public affairs podcast with personality.
Hosted by veteran communication specialists Tony Manolatos and Juan Hernandez, Dear San Diego gives newsmakers and others a platform to discuss the big issues of the day, but that’s just the beginning. 
Tony and Juan’s guests share what’s not in their bios, who they are away from work, secrets to success, and more. Tony and Juan also discuss work, home, fatherhood, health and wellness, and youth sports – where the politics can be way more fierce than they are at city hall. 
Tony and Juan met a decade ago while working for dueling mayoral candidates in San Diego. Since then, the two friends have worked together on numerous public affairs, land-use, and issue campaigns.

Dear San Diego

Hosted by veteran public relations specialists, Tony Manolatos and Juan Hernandez discuss the not so obvious talents, attributes, and behaviors of fellow colleagues. Learn what's not in the bios and CV's and what's be the secret to the sauce of their success.

Hosted by veteran public relations specialists, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymanolatos">Tony Manolatos</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-m-hernandez-pisano-3166a275/">Juan Hernandez</a> discuss the not so obvious talents, attributes, and behaviors of fellow colleagues. Learn what's not in the bios and CV's and what's be the secret to the sauce of their success.

Little League & Travel Baseball: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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