2012 Heat 9U American

Welcome to the Home of the 2012 Ohio Heat 9U American Team

Throughout our organization we emphasize the life lessons that baseball can teach.

Hustle Enthusiasm Attitude Teamwork

"Youth baseball doesn't exist for frustrated adult athletes to impose their wills on young people in an effort to satisfy their own need to succeed athletically. It exists so that players can develop their skills and experience all of the great lessons that can be taught through competing. This does include winning and winning graciously. It also includes losing and losing with dignity. It includes handling smaller successes and failures within the boundaries of acceptable behavior. It does not include intimidation or other tactics employed by coaches to gain a competitive advantage. Remember your responsibilities as a coach and that you are shaping the minds of future baseball coaches."

-Cal Ripken-