Minnesota Twins players led a baseball clinic for over 100 kids. The goal of the project was to allow kids to try out whatever sport they liked without the pressure of having to be amazing at it yet. Letting kids be kids while they learn is the best way to cultivate some passion for a sport.

Usually, kids’ first exposure to sports is through an organized camp or through school tryouts and intramural games. While these are all good introductions, it can be daunting to play in these situations. There’s the pressure of performing well, as your peers and coaches are judging how you play. In a more relaxed environment, a kid is more likely to find a sport fun and fall in love with it.

The clinic, Let Kids Be Kids, is the first multi-sports clinic of its kind, and it was a huge hit. The concept of the project is to encourage love for sports through play. Last weekend, it was the baseball clinic, and the two Minnesota Twins players stepped up to the plate. The star-studded roster included pitchers Lewis Thorpe and Brusdar Graterol, second baseman Luis Arrez, and pitching coach Luis Ramirez. A three-hour clinic was also hosted by Chris Risola, the deputy district commissioner, and Eric “Raz” Rasmussen, a former all-star pitcher.

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The entire concept came about when Risola’s tween told him about kids’ issues with trying out sports. The inspiring young man, Christopher, told his dad that kids should be allowed to try any sport while still playing them as “kids” instead of “players.” With that, the clinic was run more like playtime, and the goal of educating kids while they have fun was achieved.

A huge part of the clinic’s success was due to the enthusiastic volunteers. All the players not only knew how to properly teach baseball, but they also loved interacting with the kids. Everyone was just having a great time playing baseball, so the kids can attribute fun times to the sport. With more stress-free programs like this one, kids comfortably find the sport that they will grow to love—no pressure from a coach trying to recruit for the team.