Kevin Burke

I'm a baseball dad, coach, fan, and former player. Elbow Up Youth Baseball is a collection of lessons and experiences from the last 30 years of playing, coaching, and being a dad that I hope to pass on to other youth baseball parents and coaches to help them get the most out of their youth baseball experience.

You Should Play Multiple Sports

Playing multiple sports early prepares athletes for short and long term success.

Kevin Burke

🎧 Reflecting on 3 Years of Elbow Up

Reflections, observations, and more after publishing the Elbow Up Youth Baseball podcast and newsletter for three years.

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🎧 Arm Care, Arm Health, and more with China McCarney from Jaeger Sports

Arm care is often overlooked. Here's a good starting point for all ages.

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🎧 When Daddy Becomes Youth Baseball GM

Kids suffer when coaches and parents seek short term gain over long term development.

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🎧 Over-Coaching Ruins the Fun Youth Experience

Parents and Coaches are doing this and don't even realize it!

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🎧 Dealing with Umpires in Youth Baseball

Umpires are an important part of the game - here's how to deal with them.

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🎧 Part 2: Mike Steele Coaches Cleveland Indians and Son's Youth Team, Talks State of Youth Baseball

Cleveland Indians pitching coach Mike Steele gives his thoughts on the current state of youth baseball - part two!

Kevin Burke

🎧 Part 1: Mike Steele Coaches Cleveland Indians and Son's Youth Team, Talks State of Youth Baseball

Cleveland Indians pitching coach Mike Steele gives his thoughts on the current state of youth baseball from a very unique (and qualified) position!

Kevin Burke

🎧 Protecting Young Arms in Youth Baseball

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🎧 Coaches Are Ruining Young Arms

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