testimonials
" ****** had a great first week. He absolutely loves HS baseball....the baseball wisdom that you've imparted on him and his Riptide teammates is clearly visible in his gameplay, i.e. in his split-second decisions during plays. He just doesn't make any bad decisions during plays (so far). This is all across the board- with pitching, with running (of course), at his SS position, etc...I really feel that Riptide (and Coach Paul in particular) raised ****** and his teammates to become great HS baseball players " -- Spring 2021 - 14u/15u
In all honesty, this was the best experience we have had in youth baseball so far. We have participated on some level for seven years with a variety of coaches and team make ups. The emphasis on TEAM in the Riptide program is the one thing I would say tops the list of the difference maker for us. Taking away focus on any one player in turn allowed them all the shine in their own ways. Each player was encouraged, built up and challenged to do their best. My son surprisingly said after one game where they lost but fought hard, "Coach Paul wasn't mad at us, he congratulated us for our hard work and how well we worked together." Well done. Great example for the way youth sports should be.-- Fall 2019, 13u
Want to thank you both Coach Corey and Coach Lou for the way you treat and talk to these boys. At this level of play theres a lot of negativity, talk and banter that can be pretty rough. You both have giving my son positive role models. Very grateful -- Fall 2019, 15u (Showcase)
We are very happy the way my son is coached. We think the world of Coach Paul and the whole Riptide organization and are very happy to be part of it. We are excited for him to continue his development as a player and as a "young man." We are excited of the opportunity for my other son to be part of a team as well. Thanks for all you do. Keep it up! -- Summer 2019, 12u
Yes, keep up the great work! Coach Ron is now my son's favorite baseball coach ever!!
Ron does an excellent job teaching, motivating and holding players accountable with a positive demeanor. -- Summer 2019, 14u
Practices were great. Organized. We loved the communication of games and times. Much better than we have experienced in the past. -- Spring 2019, 10u
Stick with professional coaches like Coach Green. School baseball coaches like Coach Green are educators first, which is key. Coach also has the temperament and experience to handle and coach this age group. No daddy ball ever! -- Fall 2018, 13u
Overall, a fantastic fall experience. A big culture shift in the right direction. Coach had good command of the team, balancing important lessons with some humor. Riptide was the highlight of the week for our boys. Thank you. -- Fall 2018 13u
Coach was great. Great educator, very patient and seems to understand the importance of keeping the kids engaged promoting love of of the game while building skills. Repeatedly heard what a great teacher he is and that he is not “mean” if mistakes are made. This was a very positive experience for our son. Also liked that Coach asked about school and tried to incorporate responses into his lessons. When he found out my son liked math he used that to teach him about angles and hitting. -- Fall 2018, 10u
I feel like the coaching staff did a really good job. It would probably be out of my depth to offer them any advice. I appreciate the time they spend on this. -- Fall 2018, 13u
First, Paul is an incredible coach and the main reason that we would choose to leave **** after 8 seasons and tryout for Riptide in the Spring. We are impressed with Paul's leadership and interaction with the players. His teaching and instruction are top notch. -- Fall 2018, 12u
Coaching was great. Ron had a really good demeanor. All of the coaches from Riptide that helped out at practices and games were great and engaging as well. Parents were great too. Good mix of kids. -- Fall 2018, 14u
I was very impressed by the program and very happy to have my son involved with it. I am hoping he stays with and continues to improve enough to stay with the program throughout the Spring season. Coaching was excellent -- Fall 2018, 10u
Love Coach Ron. Great Coach and motivator. Great with the boys -- Fall 2018, 14u
Matt & JT are a fantastic team. They compliment each other very well and the team responds to them well. The energy they give off together far exceeds that of the Spring and the players feed off that. From a parent's perspective, I feel that positive energy from the coaches is just as important as the skill level of the team. Job well done! -- Fall 2018, 11u
faq
Q: What tournaments do you play in? Is there a lot of travel for the travel ball league?
A: We try to stay in local top gun teams for our D3-D2 teams. For our D2-D1 teams, we try to play in more perfect game tournaments as well as Top Gun. Our High School teams primarily play showcase ball. We try to keep traveling to a limit, maybe playing one destination tournament per season at Asheville, Myrtle Beach, Charlotte, etc.
Q: How many players do you keep on a team?
A: 10-12 depending on number of pitchers and skill level of the team. Sometimes showcase teams will have more.
Q: Do we help with recruiting?
A: Yes, we do for our showcase teams (starting 15u-18u). We:
- Do a seminar with players and parents about what they need to do to be noticed, have proper communication and stand out
- Help with recording videos, exit speeds, arm speeds, 60's, and other keep metrics for players to succeed
- Help draft and review emails so players can communicate properly with collegiate coaches
- Play in tournaments where coaches are guaranteed at games
- Play at college fields in showcase tournament
- Play in PG tournaments so stats are recorded
Q: Does everyone get equal playing time?
A: Playing Time is never equal, but we will give kids ample opportunities to earn roles and move around the line up and defensively. We want to be competitive but the same 2-3 people will not sit all the time.
Q: What types of players are you looking for in your organization?
A: We want players to be coachable and have a positive attitude. We reward kids for the their hard work, passion for the game, and commitment to excellence. If players have a bad attitude, it can effect the rest of the team in a negative way.
Q:What is the practice and tournament schedule like?
A: We practice 1-3 times per week depending on time of year and tournament schedule. We primarily practice in the Durham/Chapel Hill Area.
Most of our teams do 5-6 tournaments per season.
Spring Schedule: Practice starts in Mid-Jan and Tournament are in March-May.
Summer Schedule: June to Mid July.
Fall Schedule: Practices start Aug and Tournaments Late Aug - Early Nov (depending on age/team).
Q: What is the cost per season?
A: At a minimum, $700 for any age group. Factors for that may increase prices may include:
Number of tournaments
Number of players
Destination tournaments
Type of tournaments: Showcase, Perfect Game, and World Series are more expensive that regular local tournaments.
Q: How many coaches do you have per team?
We have 1 full-time head coach per team. We always try to make sure we have an assistant with them to have two coaches at every practice and tournament. We have paid coaches - the majority of our coaches are non-parent coaches (only two teams with a parent coach).
A: We try to stay in local top gun teams for our D3-D2 teams. For our D2-D1 teams, we try to play in more perfect game tournaments as well as Top Gun. Our High School teams primarily play showcase ball. We try to keep traveling to a limit, maybe playing one destination tournament per season at Asheville, Myrtle Beach, Charlotte, etc.
Q: How many players do you keep on a team?
A: 10-12 depending on number of pitchers and skill level of the team. Sometimes showcase teams will have more.
Q: Do we help with recruiting?
A: Yes, we do for our showcase teams (starting 15u-18u). We:
- Do a seminar with players and parents about what they need to do to be noticed, have proper communication and stand out
- Help with recording videos, exit speeds, arm speeds, 60's, and other keep metrics for players to succeed
- Help draft and review emails so players can communicate properly with collegiate coaches
- Play in tournaments where coaches are guaranteed at games
- Play at college fields in showcase tournament
- Play in PG tournaments so stats are recorded
Q: Does everyone get equal playing time?
A: Playing Time is never equal, but we will give kids ample opportunities to earn roles and move around the line up and defensively. We want to be competitive but the same 2-3 people will not sit all the time.
Q: What types of players are you looking for in your organization?
A: We want players to be coachable and have a positive attitude. We reward kids for the their hard work, passion for the game, and commitment to excellence. If players have a bad attitude, it can effect the rest of the team in a negative way.
Q:What is the practice and tournament schedule like?
A: We practice 1-3 times per week depending on time of year and tournament schedule. We primarily practice in the Durham/Chapel Hill Area.
Most of our teams do 5-6 tournaments per season.
Spring Schedule: Practice starts in Mid-Jan and Tournament are in March-May.
Summer Schedule: June to Mid July.
Fall Schedule: Practices start Aug and Tournaments Late Aug - Early Nov (depending on age/team).
Q: What is the cost per season?
A: At a minimum, $700 for any age group. Factors for that may increase prices may include:
Number of tournaments
Number of players
Destination tournaments
Type of tournaments: Showcase, Perfect Game, and World Series are more expensive that regular local tournaments.
Q: How many coaches do you have per team?
We have 1 full-time head coach per team. We always try to make sure we have an assistant with them to have two coaches at every practice and tournament. We have paid coaches - the majority of our coaches are non-parent coaches (only two teams with a parent coach).