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Hidden Valley / USSSA
Statewide 2001–2026 tournament activity, economics, facilities, directors and organizational research.
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Where the Mission Began
Public Participation • Help Support the Research
Your Experience Can Help Shape the Research.
Baseball Heaven is inviting parents, families, taxpayers, coaches, volunteers, players, former players, municipal and recreation professionals, and community members to share their experiences and perspectives on youth baseball and softball in Oklahoma.
The survey supports continuing research into access, opportunity, community-based programs, public facilities, participation, governance and potential youth-sports reform. Public input adds an important perspective alongside datasets, public records, facility studies and organizational research.
FamiliesTaxpayersPlayersCoaches & VolunteersCommunitiesYouth Sports Reform
Independent community research • Responses help inform future analysis and policy discussions.
Independent Research • Public Records • Youth Sports Reform
Baseball Heaven
Researching the Intersection of Youth Sports, Economics, Government & Public Trust
Baseball Heaven is an independent public-interest research platform examining youth-sports governance, tournament economics, taxpayer-supported athletic facilities, nonprofit organizations, public records, institutional accountability and the stewardship of community assets throughout Oklahoma.
The research is organized under the broader initiative Integrity of the Game vs. Economic Impact (Politics): The Oklahoma Business Plan.
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Accountability
Transparency
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Research at a Glance
A Growing Public-Interest Research Archive
Baseball Heaven now connects statewide data, facility studies, director and organizational activity profiles, governance research, public-school studies, officials economics, case studies, public records and reform models.
0Years in the 2001–2026 Research Window
0Division Records Referenced by the Existing Research Portal
0Indexed Research / Facility Destinations in the Expanded Inventory
0Director & Organizational Activity Profiles in the Corrected Inventory
0Evidence • Transparency • Accountability • Reform
Interactive Research Network
One Mission. Interconnected Systems.
Select a research node to see how it connects to the Baseball Heaven archive. On smaller devices, the same network becomes a touch-friendly research menu.
INTEGRITY OF THE GAME
Latest & Expanding Research
What’s New in the Archive
Recent work shows how the research model has expanded from baseball and softball into officials economics, public-school athletics, basketball, community access and broader youth-sports policy.
Choose Your Research Path
Enter the Archive by Subject
The homepage is designed as a front door. Choose the part of the research that matters to you and move directly into the supporting studies, reports and source materials.
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Sports Facilities
Municipal, county, public-school, tribal, nonprofit and private athletic facilities.
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Directors & Organizations
Individual and organizational activity profiles connected to the statewide USSSA research dataset.
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Officials & Workforce
Compensation, event staffing, economic models and the Oklahoma Professional Umpire Workforce Model.
Officials Research →05
Public Schools & Community Sports
Public-school athletic facilities, community access, Tri-County Basketball and OK Kids research.
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Government & Taxpayer Assets
Public facilities, leases, tax-supported resources, municipal relationships and government records.
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Governance & Oversight
Little League, administrative decision-making, public policy and congressional oversight research.
Oversight Research →08
Cases & Proceedings
Documented court proceedings, complaints, whistleblower research and case-study materials.
Case Research →09
Community & Reform
Survey research, community-based sports models, workforce reform and future policy concepts.
Community Survey →10
Research Architecture & Evolution
See how the statewide research framework has expanded across datasets, facilities, governance, finance, workforce, public assets and community sports.
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Community League Case Studies
Historical and financial studies of local youth-sports systems, including CVBA Mustang Baseball-Softball and Prague Youth Football.
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Director & Organizational Activity Profiles
People and Organizations in the Tournament Economy
Search and filter the activity-profile inventory. Team Entry Fee figures are shown as the inventory labels them; they are not presented here as personal income, profit or audited revenue.
Oklahoma Facility Research Library
Public Assets and Athletic Infrastructure
Browse the current facility inventory by ownership or operating classification. Each card can route readers to the landing page and, when available, the facility report or executive summary.
Beyond the Diamond
A Research Model That Extends Across Youth Sports
Baseball and softball remain central to Baseball Heaven, but the underlying questions—public facilities, independent contractors, officials, schools, economics, governance, access and community stewardship—extend throughout youth sports.
BASKETBALL
Tri-County Basketball Study
Public-school athletic facilities, league structure, officials, compensation and the relationship between participation, resources and community sports.
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OK Kids Study & Research
A community-focused research path examining local baseball structures and access within Oklahoma.
Explore OK Kids Research →FOOTBALL
Prague Youth Football 2004–2010
A historical facility and financial case study expanding the research model into community youth football.
Explore Football Research →LEAGUE
CVBA Mustang Baseball-Softball League 2022
A league-level study connecting team census, season structure, facility activity and financial analysis.
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Youth Baseball & Softball Survey
A statewide community survey focused on access, opportunity, participation and the future of local programs.
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Research Methodology
Evidence Before Conclusions
Baseball Heaven research attempts to distinguish documented facts from estimates, allegations, interpretations, unanswered questions and opinions. Source preservation and transparent methodology are central to the research process.
01Collect
Public records, contracts, leases, court filings, audits, tournament records, policies and historical materials.
02Preserve
Maintain original records wherever practical so source material can be distinguished from interpretation.
03Cross-Reference
Compare information across organizations, municipalities, agencies, years and independent sources.
04Analyze
Identify timelines, financial patterns, administrative structures, inconsistencies and unresolved questions.
05Distinguish
Separate verified records from estimates, complaints, allegations, commentary and hypotheses requiring review.
06Publish
Present research through reports, executive summaries, datasets, timelines, podcasts, videos and policy materials.
Research Journey
From Experience to an Interconnected Archive
The site has evolved from individual facility and sports-administration questions into a broader archive examining sports, economics, public assets, institutions and public trust.
2001
Research Window Begins
The Hidden Valley longitudinal dataset uses a 2001–2026 research window.
2001–2026
Tournament Activity Becomes a Statewide Research System
Events, teams, entry fees, officials, facilities, municipalities and organizations become interconnected research dimensions.
2022–2026
Governance Research Expands
Little League research, tournament administration, eligibility, protest procedures, regional oversight and institutional accountability become a major research path.
2026
Facility, Officials, Public-School and Case-Study Libraries Expand
The archive grows across municipal facilities, director profiles, officials budget analysis, public-school athletics, basketball, government case studies and community research.
Continuing Research
The Archive Remains Open to New Evidence
New records may clarify, supplement, contradict or change earlier interpretations. Published research may be updated as reliable information becomes available.
Brian Allen Crawford
Brian Crawford Memorial
“The question was never simply who wins the game. The larger question became who is responsible for protecting its integrity.”
At the center of the Baseball Heaven story is the memory of Brian Allen Crawford. The Brian Crawford Memorial mission transformed personal loss into community service, sports-facility development and opportunities for young athletes and families.
Practical experience involving fundraising, project planning, contractors, invoices, construction coordination, sports administration and facility operations became an important foundation for evaluating other publicly supported athletic facilities and the systems governing them.
Common Questions
How to Read Baseball Heaven Research
Are Team Entry Fee figures personal income or profit?
No. The homepage presents these figures according to the inventory and research methodology. Unless specifically documented otherwise, analytical fee figures should not be represented as personal income, audited revenue, profit, taxable income or tax liability.
Does publication of a complaint, allegation or lawsuit prove wrongdoing?
No. Research questions, allegations, complaints, court proceedings and investigative leads remain distinct from findings established through an appropriate legal, regulatory, administrative or adjudicative process.
Why are facilities, officials, directors and government studied together?
The research examines how youth sports, event economics, facility use, public infrastructure, organizations, officials, public records and governance interact. The archive is designed to let readers examine those connections rather than viewing each subject in isolation.
Can published research change?
Yes. Baseball Heaven describes many projects as continuing research initiatives. New reliable records may clarify, supplement, contradict or change earlier interpretations.
The Research Continues
Read the Evidence. Ask Questions. Demand Better.
Transparency strengthens responsible organizations, accountable governments and the communities they serve. Readers are encouraged to examine original records, evaluate the methodology and form their own conclusions.
Important
Research, Editorial & Legal Disclaimer
BaseballHeaven.net is an independent research, educational, commentary and public-interest project. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Baseball Heaven is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or acting on behalf of any municipality, governmental agency, school, sports governing body, tournament organization, league, nonprofit organization or other entity discussed on this website.
Research Is Not a Finding of Wrongdoing
The publication of a question, discrepancy, concern, financial estimate, governance issue, complaint, allegation, lawsuit, protest, public record or investigative lead should not be interpreted as proof that any individual or organization violated a law, regulation, policy, contract or ethical obligation.
Allegations remain allegations unless established through an appropriate legal, regulatory, administrative or adjudicative process.
Public Records & Third-Party Sources
Research may rely upon public records, governmental documents, court filings, meeting materials, tax records, organizational publications, archived webpages, interviews, correspondence, audio transcripts, databases, news reports and other third-party sources. Readers are encouraged to examine original source documents whenever available.
Financial & Economic Estimates
Financial figures may include estimates derived from publicly available tournament information, fee schedules, participation data, historical information and stated analytical assumptions. Unless specifically identified as audited financial information, such estimates are analytical models and should not be represented as verified revenue, profit, taxable income, tax liability or audited financial statements.
Opinions, Analysis & Professional Advice
Interpretations, commentary, recommendations and conclusions represent research analysis or opinion based upon information available at the time of publication. Reasonable individuals may interpret the same evidence differently. Nothing published on BaseballHeaven.net constitutes legal, tax, accounting, investment or other professional advice.
Developing Research, Corrections & Right of Response
Many projects are continuing research initiatives. New records may clarify, supplement, contradict or change earlier interpretations. Baseball Heaven supports accuracy, transparency and fair consideration of relevant evidence and encourages documentary corrections, clarifications or substantive responses.
Audio, Interviews & AI-Assisted Media
Some research may include audio recordings, interview transcripts, summaries, visualizations or AI-assisted educational media. AI-assisted content is used as a research and communication tool and should not be interpreted as an independent factual authority. Underlying source material remains the preferred basis for evaluating factual claims.
Purpose
The purpose of Baseball Heaven is not to harass, threaten, defame or unfairly damage any individual or organization. The purpose is to document matters of public interest, preserve relevant evidence, encourage transparency, improve governance, promote responsible stewardship of public resources and advocate for youth-sports systems that better serve children, families and communities.
Readers are encouraged to examine the evidence, evaluate the methodology and reach their own conclusions.