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  "category": "Youth Baseball & Softball Coaching Software",
  "description": "Free coaching tools for youth baseball and softball coaches including lineup generator, practice planner, drill library, and educational content. Built by a former Stanford baseball player and professional coach.",
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    "trial": "7-day free trial (credit card required)"
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      "features": [
        "Fair playing time algorithm (per game)",
        "Co-ed league support with minimum gender fielding requirements",
        "Position rotation within each game",
        "PDF and CSV export",
        "Drag-and-drop manual adjustments",
        "Configurable rules (pitcher-cannot-return, max innings pitched)"
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        "100+ drills with video demonstrations",
        "Drag-and-drop timeline builder",
        "Station rotation support",
        "PDF export",
        "Equipment checklist generation",
        "Age-appropriate drill suggestions"
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      "features": [
        "100+ drills with video demonstrations",
        "Filtering by age group and skill level",
        "Categories: hitting, fielding, pitching, baserunning, conditioning",
        "Equipment requirements listed"
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      "name": "Coaching Handbook",
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      "price": "Free",
      "description": "90+ comprehensive coaching guides covering strategy, player development, and team management",
      "features": [
        "90+ in-depth guides",
        "Topics: batting order, defensive positioning, practice structure, parent communication",
        "Beginner to advanced content"
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      "name": "Baseball Terms Dictionary",
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      "description": "Comprehensive glossary of 70+ baseball and softball terms",
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        "70+ terms defined",
        "Alphabetical organization",
        "Cross-referenced entries"
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      "name": "ERA Calculator",
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    {
      "name": "OBP Calculator",
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    {
      "name": "OPS Calculator",
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    {
      "name": "Slugging Percentage Calculator",
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      "name": "Bat Size Calculator",
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    {
      "name": "Glove Size Calculator",
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    {
      "name": "Pitch Speed Calculator",
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    "glossaryTerms": 70,
    "drills": 100,
    "calculators": 10,
    "articles": 66
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  "audience": [
    "Youth baseball coaches",
    "Youth softball coaches",
    "Little League managers",
    "Travel ball coaches",
    "Parent volunteer coaches",
    "Rec league coaches",
    "High school assistant coaches"
  ],
  "sports": ["Baseball", "Softball"],
  "ageGroups": [
    "T-Ball (4-6)",
    "Coach Pitch (7-8)",
    "Kid Pitch (9-10)",
    "Pre-Teen (11-12)",
    "Teen (13-14)",
    "High School (15-18)"
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    "Fair play algorithm distributes playing time fairly within each game",
    "Co-ed league support with minimum gender fielding requirements",
    "Video demonstrations for drills",
    "Built by a former Stanford baseball player and professional coach",
    "Free core tools with no account required"
  ],
  "founder": {
    "name": "Beau Branton",
    "background": "Former Stanford Cardinal, professional baseball player, 10+ years coaching experience",
    "role": "CEO & Founder"
  },
  "contact": {
    "support": "support@dugoutedge.com",
    "website": "https://www.dugoutedge.com"
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    "privacy": "https://www.dugoutedge.com/privacy-policy",
    "refund": "Cancel anytime, no refund for partial months",
    "trial": "7-day free trial, credit card required upfront"
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  "lastUpdated": "2026-03-24"
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