Your American Dream starts here
Always dreamed of playing baseball in the U.S.? Triple Play is here to guide you along the way: from the Dutch ball field to the American diamond. Every year, we guide a select number of players through the process: from finding a school and setting up meetings with coaches to securing the visa and providing guidance after arrival.
Small-scale, dedicated, and with a strong network, we ensure your American baseball adventure runs smoothly, from the first introductory meeting until you hop on your flight to the promised land. We’re not about professional contracts, but about an unforgettable experience that you will cherish for the rest of your life.
The process explained
From our first meeting to your departure to the U.S., we guide you every step of the way. Our process consists of three steps, which we explain below.
Reaching first
Let’s get you on base first. We meet up and talk about your dreams and ambitions. We create your unique player profile and guide you through the necessary preparations to set you up for success.
Sliding into second
We find schools that fit you, both athletically and academically. We set up meetings with coaches and get you to meet all admission requirements. Then it’s up to you to make your decision. We’ll be at your side to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Around third, heading home
Now your dream is about to become reality. We guide you through the visa process and final preparations. Then it’s off to Schiphol, and you’ll be on your way to the US! We also take care of your PR so everybody will know about this next big step in your career.
Our team
Triple Play revolves around personal guidance and a strong network. With years of experience in baseball and close ties to the American circuit, we are here for you. Small-scale, committed, and always accessible. That is how we make your baseball adventure possible.
Jeroen Langelaar
Owner
An avid American sports fan, Jeroen is passionate about introducing Dutch youth to the ultimate American sports experience. Jeroen is a former basketball player and currently chairman of baseball club Alphians. He visits the US yearly, traveling the backroads and enjoying minor league ball games in the summer twilight. As a college student he spent a semester in NYC where he attended his first MLB game at (the original) Yankee Stadium. As fate would have it, he ended up a Mets fan.
Brian Riesmeijer
Advisor
Brian has lots of experience guiding student-athletes through the often complex journey from application to visa. Brian experienced the process himself while playing college basketball at East Mississippi Community College. His own journey, including the challenges he faced along the way, now drives his commitment to helping today’s athletes make the most of their opportunities.
Reggie Valpoort Jr.
Ambassador
Reggie spent a big part of his youth in Curaçao, the country with the most MLB players per capita in the world. He fondly remembers jumping in the bed of rusty pick up trucks with his teammates on his way to practice on one of the island’s many sandlots. Reggie went on to play for national youth teams and playing Hoofdklasse with RCH Pinguins. He is now a hitting coach for Pinguins and Rabbits Youth Academy.
Reggie Valpoort Sr.
Ambassador
Reggie Valpoort Sr. has been coaching and developing players since 1999, after a decorated Baseball and Men’s Fastpitch Softball career that was highlighted by a European Championships in 1993 and 1995. Reggie Sr. has developed and mentored hundreds of talented players to maximize their potential and prepared them for opportunities in college baseball and professional organizations. He’s been a baseball academy-level coach for many years and is currently a member of the Netherlands U12 national team coaching staff.
Kevin shares his experience
In the US, Kevin learned lessons for life. The pitcher went on to play professionally for Curaçao Neptunus.
“I’ve been playing baseball since I was four. Playing baseball in America is what you dream of as a young player. When the opportunity arose to play in the US, I hesitated about taking the plunge. Although the sport is the same, the experience is vastly different from the Netherlands. Your school schedule is tailored to your baseball training. You practice six days a week, often for hours. For Americans, sports is a way to advance in life, to get into a university. They take it very seriously. I learned a tremendous amount about baseball, about discipline, and about myself. In America, you have your ups and downs as well. That’s part of it. But looking back, it was a fantastic experience that I would recommend to any athlete.”
— Kevin played in Altus, a small town in southwestern Oklahoma
Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about how the process works or what Triple Play can do for you? Below you’ll find answers to the questions we hear most often. Don’t see your question listed? Feel free to contact us. We’re happy to help.
