If you accept this offer, you will be required to honor all expectations that are set for team members. Please see below what is expected of you during the 2026 spring season:

Online Portal:
Each player will receive access to their personal and secure online portal. This will be the information hub for your season. The portal will contain personal information regarding your registration with the team, including your schedule, pictures, communication with the coach, team dues and fees and other relevant information. All payments are to be made through the portal. Please navigate to intlbaseball.com to create your username and password.

Team Practices:
Team practices will be held at least two times per week at the time and place indicated in the season schedule. Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure we start on time. Practices may be on the baseball field or at the IBA facility, please be mindful of the practice location once the schedule is published.

Season Schedule:
Our season schedule, which will include practice times and tournament dates, will be shared as we get closer to the start of the season. Please review it with your family once it is received and make note of important dates. We will participate in two tournaments per month, starting in February. The tournaments will be played over a weekend, with two games on Saturday and a win or go home model on Sunday.

International and Regional Tournaments:
As part of the IBA, the Houston Vice players will be eligible to register for and participate in one or more international tournaments a year. These tournaments are held in different locations around the world, including Dubai, Japan, Spain, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Korea, among others. Fundraising and financial assistance for travel costs will be available. The Vice 9U and up will participate in 2026 Perfect Game World Series in Destin, which will be held in June. If you are an 8U player, you are eligible to try out for a 9U team going to this tournament.

IBA Golden Bats:
The Vice players will have the opportunity to try out for the IBA Golden Bats, which is the IBA premier team composed of the top players from each of the IBA organizations in the Houston area. This team will play an additional tournament each month to compete among the best in the area.

Uniform and Gear:
You will receive your team uniforms before the first tournament. These will consist of two button down game jerseys, two practice jerseys, two hats, two pairs of baseball pants, two pairs of socks, belt, and a gear bag. Make sure to wear your baseball pants, socks and cleats for every field practice and game. You can wear shorts and tennis shoes to practice at the indoor facility. Bring your glove, bat, and helmet to every practice and game.

Team Fees:
Enclosed with this letter is a schedule of our team fees for this season, broken down by month. Please review it with your family and make note of the due dates each month. All payments can be made through the portal on or before the due date. A 10 percent discount will be extended to players that pay the full season dues by January 15, 2026.

Private Training:
Travel baseball requires serious dedication of your time and effort, as well as of your parents’ time and effort. Team practices, while helpful, take a wholistic view on the development of the team and do not focus on the specific skills of an individual player. Daily practice is essential for success. This can be done by hitting off a Tee at home, throwing a ball against a wall and fielding, or practicing with your parents. In addition, we strongly recommend two to four private lessons per month. These lessons allow the coach to spend time on developing the player’s ability by tailoring a program that will enhance the player’s specific skill set.

Youth Night at Constellation Field:
All IBA teams will be participating in Youth Night at Constellation Field on April 12, 2026. The event will host a parade featuring youth baseball programs from around Houston (including the IBA teams) and will allow our players to play catch with the Space Cowboys players on the field. All player tickets will be secured by the IBA and parents may purchase their tickets directly from the IBA website for a price of 15 USD per ticket.

Our coaching staff is dedicated to helping you develop your skills, work as a team, and most importantly, have fun. Throughout the season, we will focus on building not just physical abilities but also sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive attitude on and off the field.

Making the team is a significant achievement, and you should be proud of your accomplishments. We are confident that this season will be a rewarding experience for you. We can’t wait to see you grow, compete, and enjoy every moment as a valued member of the Houston Vice baseball team.

To each parent and guardian, we encourage your support and involvement this season. Whether it is cheering from the sidelines or helping at team events, your role is vital to our team's success.

To officially accept your position, please sign the bottom of this letter. You must submit your deposit payment by the deadline to secure your roster spot. All payments are to be made online at intlbaseball.com. Please proceed below to continue to payment.

Once again, congratulations, and welcome to the team.

Houston Vice
International Baseball Academy