Dugout Dreams: A look into the world of highly competitive youth sports

Dugout Dreams: A look into the world of highly competitive youth sports

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A local author shares lessons from highly competitive youth sports that are both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

Matt Leedy was a reporter for the Fresno Bee, but this is his first time publishing a book.

In Dugout Dreams: The Heart and Heartbreak of a Travel Baseball Team, he follows the coach and players of a travel baseball team, something he experienced firsthand as a father years ago.

He tells of the enthusiasm of the young children selected for the teams, the incredible costs incurred by families who have to pay for hotels, training, equipment and travel, and the fact that many as they get older , discouraged to give up the sport.

He also tells the stories of the parents and coaches, their hopes and dreams, how they often become intertwined with the young players and the impact that can have.

The book is now available in stores and as an e-book.*

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