Merrimack Youth Baseball (MYB) is part of the Merrimack Youth Association (MYA) which offers a variety of sporting activities for the children of Merrimack. MYB is also a chartered organization of Babe Ruth League, which includes the Cal Ripken League (ages 5-12), the Babe Ruth League (ages 13-15) and the Senior Babe Ruth League (ages 16-18). The MYB Board of Directors consists of a thirteen member Board governing a league of more than 60 baseball teams ranging in ages from 5 – 18. In order to maintain our charter with the Babe Ruth League, MYB has to meet critical standards set forth by the Babe Ruth National program.

MYB is a volunteer based organization whose volunteers (Board members, Managers and Coaches) are afforded each season, age/league specific coaching clinics that provide an emphasis on teaching techniques specific to baseball. Our approach to coaching is comprehensive; emphasizing that coaching is synonymous with teaching. We expect that every member of the MYB strive to celebrate the individual. Each and every child, regardless of age or skill set is an important member of our large family. Their success as an athlete and teammate is our success.

As previously stated, “The responsibility of this program is as much “yours” (as a parent) as it is ours. We continue to open the lines of communication with our website, Manager review forms and indeed, with this very document. Please know that the public is always welcome to our monthly Board meetings, typically held the 2nd Monday of the month at the Bise field house located next to the Bise (MYA Kid’s Cove) baseball field. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed. We understand that we can’t tailor the program to meet the individual needs of the 800+ yearly participants but we are sensitive to the needs of each player and will continue to strive to govern with consistency with an eye towards fairness.

As the season approaches, as each season closes, it is a time for reflection. A time for dreaming of what could have been, appreciating all that was accomplished. We compete not for trophies or accolades nor the declaration of a champion; yet we strive for excellence in our game. To every spectator who has ever marveled at the simple symmetry of the diamond or the green vastness of an outfield. For every kid who has dreamed of hitting a home run or turning a double play. To every Coach who patiently instructed and encouraged his or her players to be better. For every parent who has shuttled kids here or there, giving up countless weekends. It is with a great debt of gratitude from those who love the game…