In this episode of the New Dad Order Podcast, Ray and Parfait dive into the world of travel baseball vs travel basketball (AAU). They break down how summer becomes “high drama season” with endless World Series tournaments, costs of travel ball, team classifications (AA, AAA, Majors), and the business behind organizations like Perfect Game, UTSA, and Hammond Yankees. They also compare basketball’s AAU structure, local leagues, and the impact on young athletes and families. From expenses to coaching, talent development, and the culture of travel sports, this conversation is both insightful and relatable for every sports parent. ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Travel baseball World Series hype00:29 – Spring, summer, and travel ball season00:54 – Recovery products for sports dads01:24 – Basketball & AAU explained02:20 – Travel baseball structure & “money grab” debate03:22 – Travel organizations (Perfect Game, UTSA, 2D, Hammond Yankees)05:20 – Costs of tournaments, uniforms & fees07:03 – Umpire fees & tournament format08:23 – Local vs out-of-state travel09:17 – Playing AA vs AAA vs Majors10:18 – Why kids deserve stronger competition11:15 – Travel team organizations across Gulf Coast12:42 – Basketball structure & travel programs14:00 – Parents’ role & team development15:28 – Multiple “World Series” explained16:22 – Travel drama, alcohol, and team chemistry17:09 – Basketball travel timeline vs baseball seasonReach out to Jerrard or RayJerrard-Jmparfait@gmail.comJerrard-IG is @itsparfait Ray-rbelvin91@gmail.comMelatonin-Free Sleep & Recovery for Peak fitness-Hit this link and use our promo code-NDOZZZhttps://thirdzy.com/Need a new energy drink get Dubby Energy!https://www.dubby.gg/discount/NEWDADORDER?ref=fhfcqotbWe are also on the following sites:Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/newdadorderpodcast1Spotify-https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ray-belvin/episodes/No-Regrets-on-using-Life-360--Eat-whats-cooked--NDO5-family-podcast-motivation-art-jre-e31pdc6tiktok-https://www.tiktok.com/@newdadorder#joerogan #theovon #shawnryanshow #news #dailydoseofwisdom