As little league seasons kick off across San Diego we take a deep dive into youth baseball with three guests who are as committed as anyone to the sport: Jeff Rosa, Joe Lewis  and Chad Starkey. Our guests shared essential advice for parents, coaches, and players, on handling  nerves, failure, car rides home, “daddy ball", arm care, and much more. They also highlighted some of the ways baseball, and the love of the game, teaches kids life skills that serve them long after they’ve finished playing the game. Tune in to hear that,  and learn what Tony and his guests enjoy doing with their Little League and travel ball teams when they’re not on the field.

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Key moments in this episode include:

00:00:07 - What is Dear San Diego?

00:00:32 - Little League Opening Day Reflections

00:03:19 - Guest Introductions

00:05:46 - Why Do We Invest in Youth Baseball?

00:11:27 - The Real Value of Youth Baseball

00:18:55 - Travel Ball vs. Little League

00:30:07 - Arm Care and Multi-Sport Athletes

00:46:26 - Coaching Your Own Kid & Avoiding “Daddy Ball”

00:52:01 - Keeping Players Engaged After Failure

00:55:27 - Handling Nerves & Failure in Baseball

01:04:51 - Favorite Local Eats & Family Activities