Between the Lines Elite Sports

★★★★Eric Christensen

Great location, it's really close to home and easy to get to.

★Shaun Jones

I rarely feel compelled to leave reviews, but the behavior displayed by the BTL teams during the recent tournament left such a strong impression, unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons, that I feel it must be addressed. Throughout the games, the players engaged in repeated taunting, jeering, and behavior that was not only unsportsmanlike but entirely out of place in a youth sports setting. Rather than focusing on the game, the team seemed more interested in mocking their opponents, showboating, and pushing the boundaries of acceptable conduct. A certain level of chirping is understandable, but what should have been a celebration of athletic competition turned instead into a disappointing spectacle of poor sportsmanship. Even more troubling was the apparent indifference, or worse, approval, from the coaching staff. At no point did I observe a coach step in to correct or even discourage the behavior. In competitive sports, emotions run high, but it is precisely in these moments that leadership matters most. Coaches are not only responsible for teaching the mechanics of the game but also for instilling values like respect, humility, and discipline. On that front, BTL’s staff fell remarkably short. It seems that this issue extends beyond the coaches on the field to the organization as a whole, as I observed not only the 18U team but also the 16U team demonstrating the same kind of behavior. Tournaments like these are meant to promote growth, camaraderie, and mutual respect among young athletes. Sadly, this conduct had the opposite effect. I hope the coaching staff takes this feedback seriously and recognizes the important role they play in shaping the character of their players, both on and off the field.

★★★★★Antoinette Murphy

BTL is a great facility, equipped with everything you to improve your baseball skills. The coaching staff, front office personnel and players are all great.

★★★★★Bruce Coffman

Rusty and Bob and all are terrific, not only with their baseball knowledge but how they communicate with the kids they're teaching. Good facility also for indoor team practices, reliable batting cages, all that. Lucky to have this facility so close to home for us and also close to 3&2!

★Jennifer Ramirez

We played 6 on 6 softball. None of the rules where the same at any game. 16 yr old boys umpiring the games were more worried about their phones than making correct calls. The place stinks like sewage. Not enough sitting a huge waste of money to have my daughter be able to play there.