As Our Story Begins...

A Message from Our Founder

 

Somehow, I've always believed it was less coincidence and more destiny that my first official baby picture at 6 months old, had me holding a ball. According to my mom, it was the only toy the photographer had that interested me.

 

Long before I ever wore umpire's gear or ran a practice, I grew up playing baseball in the school yards and ballfields on the south side of Chicago.

 

The game taught me things no classroom could: how to fail on a Tuesday and show up ready to work on Wednesday, and how to earn a teammate's trust one routine ground ball at a time.

 

After decades of coaching and umpiring in Chicago, beginning in 1991, I moved and put down roots in Las Vegas. Once I arrived and became part of the local Southern Nevada baseball scene I saw a huge gap. Travel baseball had gotten loud — big price tags, bigger promises, not much real development behind either one.

 

Too much time gets spent chasing trendy numbers and elaborate strategies, and not enough attention gets paid to developing the actual kid standing in the batter's box.

 

Consequently, I've watched far too many talented 8-year-olds hit 14 with their progress stalled, because they received more applause than instruction when it mattered most.

 

B.O.S.S. Baseball was created to close that gap!

 

“We are building young people who take pride in the details —

not just talented players.”

— Tony Davenport, Founder

 

As Our Story Continues... 

 

 

Meet the Leadership Team Behind the new        B.O.S.S. LV-L4 Lions.

Many local youth baseball families may recognize Tony Davenport (right) and Lawrence Laidler (left) from their years as dedicated club ball umpires.

Together, this duo has built a reputation as player favorites due to their accuracy, consistency and deep knowledge of the game and rules.

Players know that each time they step on the diamond with these guys they will  learn something valuable. This is attributed to the joy for the game they exude and their unique ability to pass on their deep expertise to mentor athletes even while on the field-without compromising the integrity of the game.

Beyond their experience as umpires, they possess over 70 combined years of high-level playing and coaching success. Through their emphasis on 'Baseball Old School Style,' they have guided many players toward college scholarships and professional careers.

They have truly paid the cost to be the B.O.S.S., and now they are ready to help your player master the fundamentals and strategies to be successful and win!

No 'launch angle', 'max effort', 'PitchCom', 'endless pick offs' or 'infield-in first inning' nonsense! They will be taught to play this game the CORRECT way!

Our program is open to boys and girls ages 7–12. Keep an eye on our page for upcoming announcements regarding dates, locations and times of tryouts for our inaugural Spring 2027 season.

For inquiries, please text us at (702) 996-2447 or email us at bosslvl4lionsbaseball@gmail.com.

 

B.O.S.S. Lions Tryout - October 12, 2026

(Canceled Due to Flooded Fields)

Time and place for next tryouts to be announced.

Please check this site for further updates.

In the meantime, call, text or email any questions or requests for information.