06/14/2026
Season Recap – Tiger Cub Athletics
A year ago, we started as a 6U All-Star team. We had some big wins, but we quickly learned that talent alone wasn’t enough. We had to teach the game, develop instincts, and learn how to outplay situations—not just opponents.
As we moved into the fall, we found our groove. We entered a December tournament as a rec team and got a reality check from a well-rounded opponent. We fought back the next day to earn a win, only to be knocked out in bracket play by that same team. It exposed the gaps we needed to fill.
That tournament became a turning point.
We built Tiger Cub Athletics with a vision of developing complete players. We added CrossFit, weekly skill work, and dedicated practices. The boys bought in. The parents bought in. Everyone climbed aboard the improvement train.
By March, we saw the growth. We learned hard lessons about giving up big innings, then turned around and nearly knocked off the number one seed in a nail-biter the very next day. Through scrimmages and tournaments, the boys continued to show what they were capable of.
In May, we traveled to Lindale and earned our first bracket win. We followed that with another tough loss that exposed new weaknesses to address. Then came a matchup with a strong Athens All-Star team where our defense was lights out, but the bats stayed quiet. Another lesson learned—for the coaches and players alike.
We finished the season in Terrell, earning the #2 seed and coming in with confidence. Unfortunately, the boys learned one more important lesson: every day is a new day, and yesterday’s success doesn’t guarantee today’s results.
As we wrapped up our final tournament, we battled through the lower bracket and gave everyone a glimpse of what is coming.
This team is not done.
This organization is not done.
The growth we’ve seen in these boys over the last year has been incredible. More importantly, they’ve learned how to work, compete, handle adversity, and support each other.
I can’t thank our parents enough for trusting us through the process. Thank you for believing in the vision, supporting your boys, and showing up every step of the way.
To the players—thank you for your effort, your attitude, and your willingness to keep learning. It has been an honor to coach you.
The wins and losses will fade, but the foundation we’re building is just getting started.
Tiger Cub Athletics is only beginning. 🐅💛🖤
