Tagged With "Professionally Coached"
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"Quality" coaching really does make a difference!
My six year old son broke a 23 year old swimming league record for freestyle during the final meet this season. When the season started, he was 15 seconds from the record, which was unknown to any of my family because we don't worry about such things....
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When is it panic time?
Been lurking for years and am a master at searching for information in this board. This forum has provided great advice and support throughout the process for our 2013.Our player has done everything by the book: the camps, the travel team, the extra...
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Are You Happy?
I have heard as high as 85% of kids on baseball scholarships end up changing colleges after their freshman year!!!Some reasons:A. Poor college selectionB. Home sicknessC. Mistakes off the fieldD. Lack of playing timeE. Mistakes on the field.For...
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Crazy Dad
on my brothers club team we have this crazy dad who helps but isnt a coach just a helper and he is very abusive to his kid and other kids and constantly nags my brother when he catches...he doesn't even know what he is talking about and it really...
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A Warm Thank-You
I rarely post but have often perused this site over the past 3 or 4 yrs. I haven't spent as much time doing that of late but since reading that the site may be shutting down at the end of the month, I just wanted to say thanks to those that gave...
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UCF Top Prospect Exposure Camp
University of Central Florida TPEC Dates:November 10-11December 15-16Please visit our website www.terryrooneybaseballcamps.com for more information.Contact Assistant Baseball Coach/Camp Coordinator Alex Guerra for more information ...
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SFA head coach named
From College Baseball Insider:July 10, 2008Cardenas Promoted at Stephen F. Austin Johnny Cardenas has been named head coach at Stephen F. Austin. He has served as interim head coach for the past month.Cardenas has been as assistant coach and...
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Midwest All-American HS Showcase
Preparing invites for the Midwest All-American Showcase sponsored by 7-UP in Lynwood, Illinois on August 20 & 21. August 20th is for 2007 graduates and August 21st is for 2006 graduates. This event is completely free for 2006 grads and a small fee for...
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Top of the Shoulder Pain
My son is in his Freshman year of college and is experiencing the frustration of an injury. He has been pretty lucky as a pitcher in that the only problem he has ever had is a pinched ulnar nerve which usually recovered with a little PT and rest. For...
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A&M
I'm sure with all the high school play off hype that this has been over looked by the faithful. I was wondering, what gives at A&M? If you know of or actually know Coach Johnson, you know that there are few coaches out there that know and teach the game like he does. I have had the good fortune of knowing him, (my dad was a SWC umpire for 18 years), ever since he was an assistant for Tom Chandler and in my opinion there may be no finer human being coaching this sport than he. You can throw...
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Sorry Blue
I have to apologize to the men in blue for a mistake that my 14U catcher son made. Man on third, two strikes, called strike three. My son starts toward the dugout and tosses the ball to the home plate umpire. Instinctively the umpire catches the ball...
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"A" ball coach
Nice article in USA today about life in MILB and "A" coach Ryne SandbergUSA Today article
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Things I love about players parents...
Let's give it one last ole college try here.1. Every dad could have played pro ball but their HS coach screwed them.2. When their kid is batting every called third strike is a foot outside.3. When their kid is pitching and loses, the umpire was...
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Gregg Ritchie - New GW Baseball Coach
It's going to be interesting to note how GW Colonnial's hire of Gregg Ritchie's and the new facilities changes recruiting. I would say it's going to be a big positive. GW-Ritchie Hire PG
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Velocity Loss
Opinions please. I am not pitching expert/coach and would welcome any help. My son has always had a very strong arm. At 13 he was radared at 69-71; at 14 at 74-76. Now at 15, 72-73. There is some history. He has never had a leg kick; he usually steps...
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He Can, but Should He????
Have a 15yr-5month son that is HS Freshman. He is 5’9”, weighs 154lbs-soaking wet. Fastball cruises 83-86, tops at 88, just hit 89 for the first time this past weekend. Great control, good change, curve, and knuckle.Here’s the...
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College recruitor files suit against fibbing parent.
Neuter NewsCollege recuitor sues fibbing parent.This will go down among insane lawsuits. Bob Jones assisant coach at Southwest College has filed suit against a parent of a potential recruit for severely exaggerating the fastball of his son by over ten...
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third base positioning.
Coach is going to try an experiment this year. He is playing my son at third. But he is going to position him almost in the hole at short, move the SS over close to up the middle and move 2nd close to the hole. He is doing it because of the players we...
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Dallas Titans Fall Tryout
Dallas Titans2008 Fall Showcase TeamsShowcasing From September – November Regional Showcase Events at Colleges and Universities – Cost - $350+Perfect Game WWBA Qualifier and Nationals 18-20 player roster selected from Showcase RostersCost-...
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Train like a Major League Infielder
http://collegebaseballcamps.co...ageAvailableKey=6887National Infield Camp (Plano, Tx) Session 1Ages 9-11Location: Extra Innings -Plano, TXSaturday, January 14, 2012 to Sunday, January 15, 2012Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 11:30amCamp Cost: $135.00Camp...
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Cameron likely leaving WVU coaching staff for Shenandoah University
Cameron likely leaving WVU coaching staffA veteran assistant coach for the West Virginia University baseball team will likely be leaving WVU to take a similar position at Shenandoah University – a small Division III school located in Winchester,...
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Texas Stallions Baseball 10U, 13U, and 14U
Looking for a couple of players for each team for Fall 2012. If you have a good attitude and a desire to develop your skills with top-notch coaching, we are looking for you. We are an established club where you can grow with teams from 9U through 18U....
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Catching Coach Visiting Vegas
I will be at a trade show for my day job from Aug 23rd-27th. Will have free time in evening. Any coaches want to get together to talk about catching?If interested email me at coachweaver@catchingcamp.com
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OVC Announces All Conference teams
2005 All-Ohio Valley Conference Baseball TeamsFIRST TEAMC - Donald Cheney (Morehead State) - 6'0, 205, So. - Cridersville, Ohio 1B - Bryan Ingram (Morehead State) - 6'3, 215, Sr. - Hamilton, Ohio2B - Lance Seasor (Morehead State) - 5'9, 165, Sr. -...
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The "lost" season
First, before discussing the "lost" season, I'd like to thank Bob and everyone who has contributed to this site...it is my first "stop" in the morning and more than a few times I have spit out my coffee laughing, or dropped tears in my coffee crying....
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Overnight travel tournaments and driver's licenses
We have a 16U team. Several of the kids now have their drivers license and drive to tournaments. My concern is once they arrive the coaches are responsible for these kids. I don't want them out in their cars on Saturday night. When my daughter played...
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SEC announces honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Florida sophomore first baseman Matt LaPorta was selected 2005 SEC Baseball Player of the Year, Tennessee’s junior righthander Luke Hochevar was named SEC Pitcher of the Year and Tennessee catcher J.P. Arencibia was named SEC...
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Catching Clinic in Seattle Area
The New England Catching Camp is pleased to announce that we will be putting on a 2 day catching clinic in the Seattle area Sept 13 & 14, 2008. The clinics on Saturday will be for baseball as well as softball catchers. On Sunday Coach Weaver will be conducting a 3 hr Coaches Clinic. For all the information go to Catching Clinic in Seattle
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I signed w/NMJC
It's done...i finally did it.... i signed with new mexico junior college a week or two ago and coach Birmingham says he is very excited to have me playing for him. Tell me what u guys think about NMJC???!!!?!?!?!
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All-Southeastren District
First Team - from Virginia Pilot (5/27/05)1B Matt Rawls, GB2B Zach Strong, NR3B Justin Upton, GB - Player of the YearSS Philip Cadle, GBP John Phelps, DCP Kevin Booth, GBC Anthony Shawler, OSOF Eric Cole, GBOF Coley Riddick, IROF Tyren Rivers, NRDH...
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ACC Baseball Awards Released
First Team # Name, School Position 33 Aaron Bates, NC State First Base 26 Steven Blackwood, Georgia Tech Outfield 8 Ryan Braun, Miami Third Base 13 Cesar Carrillo, Miami Starting Pitcher 16 Joey Devine, NC State Relief Pitcher 5 Tyler Greene, Georgia...
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Travel Ball nightmare
We have 4 games left in the most expensive lesson I have ever learned.We paid $1500 plus uniform. Which was $235.That gave us 9 tournaments plus a nationals.It was supposed to include two paid coaches, practice field rental, indoor rental, and game...
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ACC tournament, a parent's perspective
Just getting back from our first ACC tourney, just a few things I picked up that I would like to share.The tournament is too long and I am glad to hear that next year they will change the format. With so many teams hoping to make the regionals, I...
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Overcoming mental obstacles
In the Aug. 4 issue of Sports Illustrated, there is a very good article on David Price. I tried to find a link to post, but it looks like it's not on the web. I was struck by the first paragraph, which explains how midway through his freshman year at...
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division III state championship
congratulations to the Alliance Christian Falcons and coach David Mitchell on a third straight state championship. I believe the final score was Alliance-17, Westover-1. Chris Chapman got the win and also hit his second home run of the tournament to...
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Catching Clinic in Seattle Area
The New England Catching Camp is pleased to announce that we will be putting on a 2 day catching clinic in the Seattle area Sept 13 & 14, 2008. The clinics on Saturday will be for baseball as well as softball catchers. On Sunday Coach Weaver will be conducting a 3 hr Coaches Clinic. For all the information go to Catching Clinic in Seattle
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Best College Pitching coach/program?
Well, lets hear what you all think is the best college pitching program/coaches and why?
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All-Eastern District
First Team (from Virginian Pilot 5/31/05)P Matt Cullen - Lake TaylorP Ross Fetterly - Granby (Player of the Year)C Keith Barth - Churchland1B Zack Wade - Maury2B TJ Vaughn - Churchland3B Ryan Kavanaugh - GranbySS Philip Clark - MauryOF Bobby Rome -...
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Lakeside Cardinals Fall Ball
I am a incoming senior in high school and am interested in playing fall ball. My coach recommend I contact the Lakeside Cardinals about their fall program. Does anyone know how I can contact them? I would greatly appreciate it.
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Medium Priority Recruit?
My son was told a by a D3 coach that he was a "medium priority recruit". The coach felt he could be a starter by the end of his freshman year or by his soph year. Our question is how to interpret this. Would the coach support his college application?...
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BIG Baseball Academy - Skyscraper League
B.I.G. (Best Instruction Guaranteed) Baseball Academy is an organization that is staffed with former professional baseball players from the Chicago area. The academy specializes in teaching kids the correct way to play baseball, and how to enjoy...
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Why Oh Why.....
I have been coming to this site for a few years now. I have learned many new ideas and techniques that have helped me better serve my players as their coach. The one thing that evades my mind is why are their so many on here that think their way is...
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Auburn pursuing Corbin
The Tennessean had some news today:Vanderbilt baseball Coach Tim Corbin has been granted permission by the university to interview for the same position at Auburn. Link:Auburn pursuing Corbin
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At what level does is it become fair for the media to criticize?
I remember the first time a local newspaper wrote an article about our son's performance in a game that wasn't titled too nicely. Kind of threw me back a tad. No big deal really. It was about 'game performance' and was more or less accurate...just a...
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Matt Meyers to Auburn
UNC-Asheville head baseball coach Matt Meyers has been announced as the new pitching coach for the Auburn Tigers.Matty is a former Tennessee Volunteer and a very good coach and possibly an even better person.Great ...
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Dallas Mustangs 16 & Under looking for players
My name is Tim Meadows, and I am the Asst. Baseball COach at Eastfield College in Mesquite, TX. I am also going to be coaching a 16 & Under team in the Dallas Mustangs organization. I have just recently accepted this position, and am in the process...
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Looking for July/August League
I'm look for a summer league to play in for July and August. Fall baseball begins in Sept. so I'll need a league to play in until then. I live in the Phoenix/Scottsdale AZ area. If you know of any leagues like this or coach a team in a league like...
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I'm a little sad now
Actually I am a little sad and jealous of you other moms. My youngest ended his jr. high baseball season with their second loss in a tournament last Friday. We really thought we had the first game won, but the umpire wasn't very consistent at the...