During our preseason workouts and our in-season competition, the Dawgs organization is always looking to acknowledge our players for acting or playing in a way that embodies our mission and core values.

One of the ways that we award our players for “Embracing the Standard” and exemplifying our vision for the development of outstanding players and young men is through our “Dawg of the Week” belt award. This award is intended to be awarded each week the team has tournaments and a regular basis through off-season activities.

The “Dawg of the Week” award is voted on by our coaches and our staff after consideration of the most recent tournament or off-season period.

To win the award, the player must “Embrace the Standard” by exhibiting the traits and values that are core to the Dawgs organization, including leadership, accountability, excellence determination and a winning attitude.

Overall, Jackson delivered at the plate with 2 hits, drove in 2 runs and scored 2 more while also delivering on the mound with 2 very strong innings without allowing any runs, hits or walks.    For Jackson, his strong weekend was a continuation of his outstanding play from the weekend prior.

Jackson throws a strong 2 innings to pave the way for a Dawgs 15-1 victory on June 13 at Lindsay/Lyons Park

No players started heating up more than Weston, who used the  Father’s Day weekend  to start wreaking havoc on opponents at the plate. For the weekend, Weston went 3 for 4 for with 2 walks generating 2 extra-base hits , including a ground rule double to go with 4 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.

Weston smashes a ground rule double for the Dawgs on Father's Day to help keep the Dawgs comeback alive on June 21 at KNLL

For the weekend, Brody was awarded the “Dawgs of the Week” belt as he fought off a tough time the previous weekend to bounce back in a big way in the filed and at the plate. Brody’s great defense led to two signature defensive plays in a tightly contested semi-final game.

In that game,  Brody made a great play at 2B with the infield in to get off a quick throw to gun down the tying run at home to preserve the Dawgs lead and then turning  an athletic double play in the last inning  to seal the win.

Brody’s glove wasn’t the only thing on display, as he went 5 for 10 on the weekend while smashing a double in the championship game. The Dawgs wound up losing a tight game in the finals, but again learned some lessons which would let bounce back to beat the same team a few weeks later to capture a championship in their last tournament of the spring/summer season.

Brody comes up clutch all game at 2B for the Dawgs to propel them into the Championship on June 28 at Doss Park

Luke with a clutch full count bases loaded single that plated 2 Dawgs to take the lead on a June 18 game at Scrap Yard Sports

During our preseason workouts and our in-season competition, the Dawgs organization is always looking to acknowledge our players for acting or playing in a way that embodies our mission and core values.

One of the ways that we award our players for “Embracing the Standard” and exemplifying our vision for the development of outstanding players and young men is through our “Dawg of the Week” belt award. This award is intended to be awarded each week the team has tournaments and a regular basis through off-season activities.

The “Dawg of the Week” award is voted on by our coaches and our staff after consideration of the most recent tournament or off-season period.

To win the award, the player must “Embrace the Standard” by exhibiting the traits and values that are core to the Dawgs organization, including leadership, accountability, excellence determination and a winning attitude.

Braden has taken huge strides to improve at third base this season as well as working behind the plate as a catcher and developing into one of the team's main pitchers with multiple solid outings on the mound.

According to his head coach Tyler Josefsen, it is a privilege to coach an athlete like Braden and even opposing team's coaches take notice and respect his game.

Braden takes his talents to Louisiana on June 6th where he smashes the first home run of his career

During our preseason workouts and our in-season competition, the Dawgs organization is always looking to acknowledge our players for acting or playing in a way that embodies our mission and core values.

One of the ways that we award our players for “Embracing the Standard” and exemplifying our vision for the development of outstanding players and young men is through our “Dawg of the Week” belt award. This award is intended to be awarded each week the team has tournaments and a regular basis through off-season activities.

The “Dawg of the Week” award is voted on by our coaches and our staff after consideration of the most recent tournament or off-season period.

To win the award, the player must “Embrace the Standard” by exhibiting the traits and values that are core to the Dawgs organization, including leadership, accountability, excellence determination and a winning attitude.

Jayden and Hunter B. played pivotal roles to help bring home a championship weekend at the Nations Baseball Mega Millions Million Point Tournament at Premier Baseball of Texas

The weekend of February 29th and March 1st the Dawgs 11U team played in and won the Nations Mega Millions Million Point event at Premier Baseball of Texas. The Dawgs went 5-0 on the weekend and defeated some very talented teams to capture their first championship ring of the spring season.

For the weekend, the Dawgs awarded Hunter B. and Jayden the “Dawgs of the Week” award. This was a unique occurrence to have 2 players receive the belt award, especially when the 12U also played this same weekend.  Prior to making the organization making the awards, the 12U, as a team, requested that in recognition of the 11U tournament win that 12U belt award for the week be given back to the 11U. 

This decision does not diminish a successful weekend by the 12U. The team notched a 1-2 record playing good strong baseball in an all three games. However, this action by the 12U does exemplify what the organization is teaching about leadership and being good teammates. It is all about “Embracing the Standard”. 

Hunter B. was one of the two 11U players to receive a belt for the “Dawg of the Week”. Hunter was key to the Dawgs tournament win and performed very well under pressure the entire weekend.  As we all know baseball games have key moments and in the semifinal game, Hunter delivered in two key moments to almost will the Dawgs to a win.

On the weekend, Hunter recorded 2 saves on the mound working 2 2/3 innings giving up only 1 hit while striking out 8.  At the plate, Hunter was 1-3 with 7 walks, 6 runs scored and 4 RBIs. However, for Hunter, he got the belt, in large part, because of his huge semifinal performance against Premier (Johnson).

Hunter not only laced a two run single which wound up providing the winning margin but he also executed a 1-2-3 last inning striking out the side on 12 pitches to secure the 6-5 win and the trip the championship final. Through his performance, Hunter exhibited determination, excellence, a winning attitude and a passion for competition.

In a 6-5 game, Hunter B. strikes out the side in the last inning to save the Semifinal at the Nations Baseball Mega Millions Million Point Tournament at Premier Baseball of Texas

Hunter has a love for the game and is driven at all times to get better, so while he may not floor you with his size or power, none of that measures his heart and effort. Hunter, we know how talented you are, keep doing what you do and you will continue to be special.

Jayden (J-money / J$) was the other player to receive the belt along with the tournament ring. Jayden excelled on both sides of the ball for the Dawgs, playing a stellar 2B and hammering the ball on the way to a 5-9 weekend scoring 5 runs and driving in 5.

Jayden picked up where he left off the prior week after a 3-3 Sunday.  So, J$ has been a scorching 8-12 in his most recent at-bats. Jayden exhibited a great sense of determination and accountability with his performance in the tournament, bouncing back from a weekend where he did not play up to his high standards.  J$ not only bounced back but he excelled as a key contributor and leader.

In a tight game with 2 outs, Jayden smashes a double in the Nations Baseball Mega Millions Million Point Tournament Championship to stretch the lead to 4 runs

Jayden brings a ton of energy, enthusiasm and leadership to the team and, as one of the most well-liked kids, he is able to be a great teammate. Jayden, with all of your natural talent and great attitude, your baseball ability is only going to get better. J$ keep being who you are on and off the field!

During our preseason workouts and our in-season competition, the Dawgs organization is always looking to acknowledge our players for acting or playing in a way that embodies our mission and core values.

One of the ways that we award our players for “Embracing the Standard” and exemplifying our vision for the development of outstanding players and young men is through our “Dawg of the Week” belt award. This award is intended to be awarded each week the team has tournaments and a regular basis through off-season activities.

The “Dawg of the Week” award is voted on by our coaches and our staff after consideration of the most recent tournament or off-season period.

To win the award, the player must “Embrace the Standard” by exhibiting the traits and values that are core to the Dawgs organization, including leadership, accountability, excellence determination and a winning attitude.

The Texas Dawgs 11U played their second tournament the weekend of February 22nd at Scrap Yards. The Dawgs drew a very talented group of teams in the tournament and fell in the tournament quarterfinals. For the weekend, Brady was 4-8 with a homerun, a double, 6 RBIs and 4 runs scored.

His offensive performance was punctuated by a game trying 3-run homerun to dead center to tie the game at 5 against the Backyard Ballers. Brady also did some strong work on the mound after being inserted into the game after Alex was injured facing the first batter of the game. Brady completed 2 innings, allowed only 1 earned run and struck out 3.

Brady provides the thunder on this 3 run homer to tie the game on February 22 at Scrap Yard Sports

We also continue to see great effort and development behind the plate where he is continuing to hone his catching skills. Brady was awarded the belt, in part, for exhibiting excellence at the plate and on the mound, however, the award is more about his developing leadership and continued determination. 

Brady works hard every day whether at practice, lessons or just getting reps at home to be the best he can. Brady, you have always had the talent, but your desire to be in the moment and be the guy in pressure is growing. Keep it up, keep balling, leading and being a great teammate.

The Texas Dawgs 12U team kicked off their season the weekend of February 22nd and while the team went 0-3, they showed great effort and heart the entire weekend. For the weekend Hunter H. was awarded the belt. Hunter played amazing defense for the team the entire weekend, including making some sparkling plays at 2b. Hunter also lead the team in runs scored and worked hard on the mound to keep the team in the game against Team Houston.

Hunter H. provides the lightning wheels to earn a single on February 22 at Scrap Yard Sports

Hunter exhibited a take charge attitude of the infield and exhibited great traits as a team leader the whole weekend. Hunter plays hard all the time and always hustles, so much so, that he had to be told by the umpire to stop chasing foul balls, that is HUSTLE!! Hunter with your attitude, work ethic and athletic ability, the sky is the limit for you.

During our preseason workouts and our in-season competition, the Dawgs organization is always looking to acknowledge our players for acting or playing in a way that embodies our mission and core values.

One of the ways that we award our players for “Embracing the Standard” and exemplifying our vision for the development of outstanding players and young men is through our “Dawg of the Week” belt award. This award is intended to be awarded each week the team has tournaments and a regular basis through off-season activities.

The “Dawg of the Week” award is voted on by our coaches and our staff after consideration of the most recent tournament or off-season period.

To win the award, the player must “Embrace the Standard” by exhibiting the traits and values that are core to the Dawgs organization, including leadership, accountability, excellence determination and a winning attitude.

Caden crushes a double on March 1st at Premier Baseball of Texas

Caden loves to work hard and is always willing to put in the work at practice, at lessons and off the field. He has  put great effort into becoming a strong outfielder and continues to develop a very strong bat.

We are so happy to have Caden in our organization, he is not only a great kid, but he is a leader by example in terms of his effort, attitude and determination to get better. Keep working Caden, we are so excited about you as a player and a young man!!

Tyler won the Dawg of the Week for the 11Us first tournament at Big League Dreams on February 8th and 9th. The Dawgs finished third in the first weekend and this finish was directly impacted by Tyler.

For the weekend, Tyler pitched a total of 5 innings, including a 4 inning complete game to secure a win in Sunday’s bracket play. In that game Tyler, held the Gulf Coast Scrappers to 2 runs (I earned) only allowing 3 hits, struck out three and allowed zero walks.

At the plate, Tyler also added 4 RBIs on the weekend. Tyler received the award because of his excellence on the mound and the winning attitude, he displayed the weekend.

Tyler with the unassisted double play in the semifinal of the Nations Baseball Mega Millions Million Point Tournament on March 1st.

Tyler is another one of those quiet leaders by example on the Dawgs. Tyler is a very talented player and is a lock down stud on the mound, but best of all Tyler is a good teammate and very coachable. Great job, Tyler, we are so glad you are a Dawg!!