Texas Baseball Ranch - October/November 2021

ADVANCED ALUMNI PITCHERS CAMP Event Highlight

Strom will be joining us for this weekend as both an instructor and presenter. In “An Evening With Brent Strom,” pitchers and their parents will have the chance to listen to Coach Strom give a special presentation. Afterward, there will be a Q&A session, pictures, and autographs. In addition to Coach Strom, Coach Flint Wallace will make a return visit to the Ranch while on winter break from his responsibilities as the Coordinator of Pitching Strategies with the Colorado Rockies. Coach Wallace will be overseeing the “command” station at this year’s camp.

To start the new year right, we are giving pitchers an opportunity to maximize their development through our Advanced Alumni Pitchers Boot Camp. This two-day camp will delve With Special Guest Instructor Brent Strom

Our Advanced Alumni Pitchers Boot Camp is set for the weekend of Jan. 8–9, but don’t wait until the last

minute! This event is limited to 24 pitchers and has already started to fill up. Keep in mind that this event is only available for players who have previously attended one of our events.

into a variety of advanced concepts and techniques to expand on what pitchers have learned in our other camps. Participants will receive an updated video analysis from Coach Wolforth, in addition to training time with our ranch coaches and our special guest instructors, Brent Strom and Flint Wallace.

To reserve your spot today, visit RanchAlumni.com. SAVE $500 if you register before Dec. 1! SPECIAL

BONUS: Any pitcher who participates in our advanced boot camp can stay for an additional week of training, Jan. 10–14, for only $995. Take the concepts learned at the Advanced Camp and hone your skills before the start of the season at the “Extended Stay Winter” session.

Since returning to the major leagues as a pitching coach for the Houston Astros, Coach Strom has had limited opportunities to return to the Ranch. We are thrilled Coach

HAVE A LOW-STRESS HOLIDAY 3 Tips for a Merrier Time

The holidays are right around the corner, and while many people can’t wait to eat turkey and swap presents, others only see stress on the horizon. Especially for those hosting parties, between decorations, big dinners, excited kids, and visiting family, it can all feel overwhelming. If celebrations are happening at your house this year, here are three tips to lessen the strain and keep up the holiday cheer.

minute. Decorate earlier than you need to — or better yet, get the kids to do it for you. There’s only so much cooking you can do ahead of time, but ensuring you have all of the equipment and nonperishable ingredients you need a few weeks in advance will reduce both your workload and anxiety.

Don’t Expect Perfection

Recharge First

The sooner you let go of the idea of a “perfect” holiday, the sooner you’ll be able to have a happy one. Face it: Something will go wrong. Whether it’s an overcooked dish, a child throwing a temper tantrum, or your uncle talking politics at the dinner table, nothing will ever go just how you planned. So, embrace the imperfections. Whether you’re celebrating this year with a group of two or 20, holidays can be a stressful time — but they don’t have to be. With these tips, your festivities may not be picture-perfect, but they will be a lot of fun.

Ensure you’re rested and recharged before the holidays by taking time to relax, getting enough sleep, and engaging in activities that make you feel good. When you’re rushing to get everything done, it can be tempting to skip self-care routines, but that will cost you in the long run. Your daily exercise and other health activities keep you balanced and ready to face challenges head-on.

Get Started Early

Holidays always arrive faster than we expect, so begin preparing early. If shopping for presents is a pain point, don’t wait until the last

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