BRINGING PLAY BACK TO SPORTS.

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Baseball Lessons

Our baseball training program focuses and emphasizes the FUNdamentals, equipping athletes with tools that develop their skills all while having a BLAST.

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Banana Bash

Banana Bash immerses kids into the fun of baseball + softball with thrilling mini-games, Wiffle Ball, and wild rules. Dress up, join the excitement, and go absolutely BANANAS with us.

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Wiffleball Tournament

Get ready for the all-new Banana Bash Wiffleball Tournament — a high-energy day of fun, fierce competition, and non-stop action that’s guaranteed to be a blast!

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HUDL

Intentional small group mentorship to help young men build confidence, make friends and learn valuable life skills that set them up for success on and off the field.

7 out of 10 kids drop out of youth sports by the age of 13 because “it’s just not fun anymore.”

OUR VALUES

  • A group of six children standing together on a baseball field, some with their arms around each other, wearing baseball gear and casual clothing, with a cloudy sky and a baseball field in the background.

    COMMUNITY

  • A boy standing under a yellow water play structure, getting splashed with water on a grassy outdoor field with trees in the background.

    JOY

  • Two young boys wearing yellow 'Bananas' baseball jerseys and colorful shorts, standing on a baseball field, holding baseball bats over their shoulders.

    LEADERSHIP

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    FAITH

  • Young boy walking on the grass at a baseball field, carrying a baseball glove and wearing a white jersey with the name 'RODRIGUEZ' and number '30' on the back, with a group of children in the dugout behind a chain-link fence.

    LOVE OF THE GAME

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    DEVELOPMENT

  • A young boy wearing swimming shorts and goggles, covered in colorful sprinkles and some food, standing outdoors on a sunny day with a volleyball net in the background, giving a thumbs-up.

    CURIOSITY

  • A young boy sitting on a man's shoulders with arms outstretched at an outdoor event with children, some in costumes, on a grassy field.

    JOY

WE HELP CHILDREN UNLOCK THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EXPLORATION, DISCOVERY, AND FUNTANEOUS PLAY.

Made2Play is committed to promoting a balanced approach to sports and play. We believe that sport is more than just winning; it is a vehicle used to help athletes develop mentally, emotionally, and athletically. Our programs provide a safe and supportive environment where young athletes can rediscover their love for the game and learn important life skills both on and off the field.

Play is a child’s first language.

MEET THE FOUNDER

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COACH. MENTOR. FAN.

Hi there! I’m Joshua Lamb. Growing up, playing sports was heavily centered around wins and losses—creating a pressurized and high stress environment. I traveled all over the country from the age 7 to 18 years old and created lots of memories. I was playing 100+ baseball games a year (more than a college team) and by freshman year of college, baseball was no longer fun.

Now, as a coach with a Master’s degree in Sport and Performance Psychology, I’m deeply passionate about using sports as a vehicle for personal growth and self-discovery. My passion is to help athletes tap into their inner superpowers and reignite their love for the game.

As your coach, mentor, and fan, I’m committed to providing a supportive environment where you can thrive both on and off the field. But above all, my goal is to bring play back to sports. Because when we play with passion, purpose, and joy, we unlock our full potential as athletes and as human beings.

So if you’re ready to rediscover the magic of sports and unleash your full potential, then I’m here to be your guide, your mentor, and your biggest fan!

Rachel P. Parent of Athlete

“MADE2PLAY DOES A FANTASTIC JOB COMBINING PLAY WITH SKILLS TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO HARBOR A LOVE OF SPORTS AND LEADING OUR CHILDREN MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY AS ATHLETEs.”

Sara H. Parent of Athlete

“Made2play is the perfect combination. coaches know baseball, wise in the game of life, and invests in the kids on and off the field. we could not ask for better mentors.”