Episode #29 Savannah Bananas' Coach RAC | Should You Miss Church for Travel Baseball?

Your son's team plays tournaments on Sundays. Your family wants to be in church. And you're worried that missing games could cost him playing time or put him behind. How do you handle that? Savannah Bananas star RobertAnthony Cruz, better known as **Coach RAC**, joins Bobby Minor on the Chasing Baseball Dreams Podcast for a conversation about faith, family, and the decisions baseball parents face. Coach RAC shares his journey from UC Riverside to the Washington Nationals, the heartbreak of being released from professional baseball, and how his faith helped him find purpose beyond the game. We also talk about **Sandlot Revival**, the faith-based movement that grew from a Savannah Bananas team Bible study into worship nights in more than 20 cities. **In this episode we cover:** - Whether missing Sunday tournament games really puts your son behind - How Christian parents can handle the conflict between church and travel baseball - What conversations parents should have with coaches before committing to a team - Practical ways families can maintain their faith and church community during a busy baseball season - How parents sometimes make their sons feel like their love depends on baseball performance - What Coach RAC learned about identity and faith after being released by the Washington Nationals - How Sandlot Revival started and the impact it's having across the country - Why Coach RAC believes developing your son's character matters more than his baseball career Coach RAC also shares his personal testimony, what fatherhood has taught him, and why his biggest accomplishments on the baseball field don't compare to what matters most in his life. Whether you're a Christian family struggling with Sunday tournaments or a parent trying to keep baseball in perspective, this conversation will give you plenty to think about before your next season. 🎙️ **Host:** Bobby Minor ⚾ **Guest:** Coach RAC (@coach.rac) 🎧 **Podcast:** Chasing Baseball Dreams Podcast 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with players, coaches, and baseball people who can help you think through the decisions you're making for your son. #ChasingBaseballDreams #CoachRAC #SavannahBananas #TravelBaseball #FaithAndBaseball