BACKGROUND and HISTORY:

In 2013 a number of coaches sought to give our LYBO players a more competitive option and improve their development/experience. What began as recreational-plus program has turned into an affiliate/select program… we like that as it give us small-town feel but big-time talent. Players are required to live within our LL boundaries.

During winter of 2013-14 the Loveland Generals were branded and began play in spring 2014. At that time, all Generals players were required to play on an in-house recreational team also.  As of July 2020, players are no longer required to play on an in-house recreational team at any age group.  

We wanted talented Loveland players to continue to play with and against their friends, neighbors and classmates. Also, this would give those players a less expensive option than “travel” baseball and an opportunity to play home games in Loveland.

Since then the LYBO board continues to monitor the evolution of baseball in southwest Ohio and has supported Generals teams who have players exclusively playing competitive baseball. 

DEDICATION:

Playing for the Generals requires a greater amount of dedication & responsibility.

-Remember one goal of the Generals program is to prepare players for tryouts and selection for tournament play in July.  While no player is guaranteed a spot, they are expected to be prepared to play… therefore if your family vacations in during the tournament period (typically a week in July for the local district tournament and another week if the team advances to the state tournament) then the program most likely is not for your child.

-If your child plays another sport in the spring (soccer, track, flag football, etc) and cannot appropriately prioritize the competing sports, please do not take a spot from a player dedicating his time and efforts to baseball. We recommend playing multiple sports over the year, but prioritizing baseball "in season".

-Be prepared to play a 25-35 game schedule in addition to practices.

TEAM SELECTION:

You will be notified via email if your player is being invited to a callback… if not invited this does NOT mean s/he may not be invited to play on a team.

EVALUATIONS/TRYOUTS:

-Please have your child wear baseball pants, a jersey from this year or previous season, hat, and protective cup is always part of mandatory equipment.… bring plenty of water.

-Parents MUST drop their child off or view from football bleachers.. please do not hang around outfield fences or backstops..

Personally, I thank all of you & your children for choosing LYBO.. we continue to strive to find a place to play for players of all talent levels. Each one of you that chooses LYBO helps strengthen community baseball that much more.