Tagged With "Tryouts Posted"
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Guts blog
Just read Ken Guthrie's(Guts) blog on the new dbatmustangs.com website and WOW!!!!!. I would not be surprised to see Ken writing for SI, The Sporting News, or Baseball Weekly soon. His first post was insightful,intelligent,informative, and...
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Tryout Tips
Hello HS Baseball Web Community,This is my first post here, but I plan on becoming a regular dropping in to give advice and talk about the game I love.My name is Ricky Caputo, my story is... I was a mediocre little leaguer, turned into a decent HS...
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Question about Questionnaire..
Some of you may have seen my post on the general forum about challenges we are having with the coach this year. How would you handle this on the questionnaire...they want the coach's contact info. For a variety of reasons we don't feel that current...
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Poll results
Well folks, the results are in, it was a 50/50 split for and against my post. I have requested the post be deleted as Cleveland Dad closed it as being inapropriate. I agree that specifying a particular weakness on a player was improper. However...
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Boise Summer League Question
I had made another post asking about the WCL Portland, I have had anothe opportunity arise in the Boise Summer League @ Northwest Nazerene University. It is a development league, pay to play. Has anyone had a player in it or has anyone played in it?...
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Junior College vs. PG
This may be a dumb question, just trying to figure out the college baseball process.My son is a very young sophomore in HS. He has a September birthday. He pitches and plays infield. he is a big kid, 6'2" 175 and still growing. He plays on the Varsity...
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Northern Region results
It seems the NR starts playing its full schedule later than the rest of the state. Anyone have any results to post?
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To Our Many Supporters......(Now With Bonus Photo, for a Limited Time Only!)
Just wanted to let you guys know we opened big yesterday.We defeated Osan HS 24-0 (and I did all I could to keep the score down - stopped stealing early, subbed everyone in, etc). No-hitter thrown by Greg. 3-inning two-hour time-limit game. Yikes.We...
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Bedford Junior Legion Coach
Bedford legion Post #54 (New Hampshire) is currently in the process of replacing our junior legion coaching staff. We are looking for highly motivated coaches with a history of working with young adults. Responsibilities would include; establishing a...
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Congratulations
I was going to post this in the Northeast Forum but there are not enough readers there to appreciate this but, regardless, this is dedicated to the NH readersBrian Wilson a NH native, now the closer with SF Giants,just signed a two year extension...
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Washington Post Top 10 Baseball High Schools This Year
1 Severan Park2. DeMatha3. McLean4. Good Counsel5. Hammond6. St. Johns7. St. Albans8. Spalding9. West Springfield10.HuntingtonSorry coaches from MSABC but it appears that this poll does not have a "self-serving" aspect to its ranking and recognition. ---
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MLB Spring Training
TPM,I for one was enjoying this thread and do not believe that you should have closed it! Perspective is what us Dads and Moms of players seek.Please continue to post on this topic. Most of us know it is a "tough row to hoe" and most of us also...
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TPM
Barb,I think it would be great if you reopened your thread.While I fully appreciate that TR had nothing to offer in the thread and seems to just want to be a contrarian when you post, who cares?If is clear he has nothing of any substance to offer on...
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The Impact of the Live Ball Era on Baseball
I know that many members of our community are passionate about both the game, and the history of the game. Last winter, SP_son did a statistical analysis to measure the impact of the introduction of the Live Ball Era on the MLB game and attendance, as...
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Solutions?
So none of the Manchester schools have a freshmen team? They also don't have any funds for assistant coaches from what I understand. If three class L schools don't have freshmen teams that is an awful lot of players that are not having places to play...
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milb blog from a parents perspective
Couple of things.Bear, you need to get your info straight and you need to be a bit more honest in your posting. First, you have NOT ignored some of my posts, some of your retort has been nasty, including some nasty pm's. Also the way you address moms...
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Preseason Games
If your team has preseason games scheduled please share them with them with us. We will post the games on our NH Baseball Calendar at www.granitestatebaseball.org. I personally think it is good for younger ball players to see some high school games.
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Drinking game for the Alabama Florida game this weekend
* Drink every time Tebow is called "a warrior." Bonus chug if any of your friends sing the first two hours lines of Scandal's opus "I am a warrior" and change the lyrics to "Tebow is..." Dance, Tebow, you magnificent *******. * Drink every time...
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What are you?
Since one of the threads became politcal I thought people might find this interesting. It's the world's smallest political quiz.The result From this short, less than one minute, test may surprise you and giveyou some food for thought. The Quiz has...
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13U South Chester Express Tryouts
The 13U South Chester Express will be looking to fill several roster spots for the upcoming 2010 Spring / Summer Season. Looking for competitive, committed players. We don't bring on "hired guns" for tournaments. Core group has been together for more...
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Really???
Freshman accepts USC offerYet to play a varsity game, Wando's Nick Ciuffo commits to GamecocksWritten by PHILIP M. BOWMANThe (Charleston) Post and CourierWando High School freshman Nick Ciuffo has not played in a varsity baseball game. But the...
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Toss a ball up and hit it - how far?
Not much of a baseball player (football was my game), but since you guys obviously know your stuff I thought I would post here and ask.I saw a guy at the park, with a beat up old wooden bat and a bucket of scruffy looking baseballs, tossing himself...
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Holiday Greetings - from Umpire Moderators...
As we come to the end of the year and a few days prior to Christmas, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the HSBBW web family for another wonderful year. The opportunity to come together, discuss, share and help others through this sport...
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Post college success stories
Lots of good stuff out there about young men who chose to attend college and play baseball and having lots of success in careers on and off the field, I know of some folks here whose son's success stories are pretty impressive, but they don't like to...
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When to notify coaches of health issues during recruiting
This is my first post after months of reading all the great post. This is my second son to go through the recruiting process. Thanks for all the advice you all have given about this process it helped us a lot.My second son is now starting this process...
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Difference between a Tear and Partial Labrum Tear
What’s the difference between a partial labrum tear and a full labrum tear in the shoulder? My 13 year old went to the ortho today and we were told he had a partial tear of the thick tissue. After speaking to the PT later, he agreed that it was...
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hitting clip/ advice
Posted this on general forum but was suggested should post on hitting forum. Could the hitting gurus take a like at a clip of my 14 yr old and give some feedback. we're thinking there's too much up and down with head thru swing, also after swing feet...
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Embarrassment...?
My father has been nagging me since yesterday to clean my room, which is littered with gifts, clothes and a few empty cups here and there. I told him I would, but still have yet to do it (I turn 20 in April...I have to hold onto my last few bright...
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Back to HS Baseball 7-4A
Wow! that was a record post to one of my dicussions. I am sorry for you parental problems, coaching failures and no one giving you the credit for the great teams you have been assciated with.Back to the original questions, who is going to have a good...
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Have you tried Video Analysis?
I recently posted a video clip of my younger son, looking for advice which - as always - was excellent. One tip I received in a PM was for a professional pitching instructor (House/APA/JUGS team etc) who does in-depth video anlaysis. I can't tell you...
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Best HSBBW quote ever? Like to hear others!
I've read a lot of great stuff on this site. This may be my favorite quote ever...Originally posted by Coach_May:"Like I tell my players all the time. No one has to beg you to take your girlfriend to the movies. No one has to convince you that the...
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Recruitment for Kids of a Military Parent
First, how did you deal with your son moving around every 4 to 5 years and having to prove himself at each new location? This is a constant issue with military kids. At the point that you’ve established yourself as one of the better area...
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How to fix a sliding plant leg hip
Hello to all (My wife & I have been lurking for quite some time) and love to chat baseball especially during the duldrums of winter! My question is my youngest son collapses his fulcrum upon release of the ball. He is 15 6'3 240#s He is throwing around 78-79. I swear he was throwing harder @ 13? After reading a LOT of the posts and links videos etc. (Backstop007 's link to chrisoleary.com is a great site. I cant seem to find a site explaining how to fix it! I would post a video (but don't...
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Playing up
This is my first post and while I know this is a high school sight I thought I would get in a pre high school question before the high school season gets rolling. I wanted to get some opinions on the advantages/disadvantages of a player playing up. ...
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Jupiter? East Cobb? Help!
I don't know where to post this request. So I am making one up. I hope the Old Timers don't spank me for somthing I may or may not have done right or wrong. But I am sure I will get, and hope to get their help! Here it goes. My son has been ranked in...
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We have loss a good man, James "JT" Timbers
A terrible loss, Mr. James Timbers was a great human being, coach, husband, father and former teammate who'll be missed dearly by all. James was a former player for Winchester Post 21 back during 1985-1987, George Mason University player and was...
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LOOKING FOR A 17U TEAM TO PLAY FOR.
MY NAME IS CHOCTAW TAYLOR. I'M A 5'10 238 CATCHER FROM PROVISO WEST. I AVERAGED A BATTING AVG OF 457. AND ENDED THE SEASON WITH 5 HOMERUNS. POPTIME: 2.0 LOWEST POPTIME: 1.87. I'M A GREAT LEADER AND A HARDWORKER. LOOKING FOR AN 17U TRAVELING TEAM TO...
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Card Show and Auction Benefiting Atlantic Shores Baseball
My good friend Coach Joe Agreste of Atlantic Shores asked me to post this notice for him. His Shores baseball program will be hosting a Sports Card and Memorabilia Show and Auction to benefit their program. You can get your picture taken and...
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LOOKING FOR A 17U TEAM
MY NAME IS CHOCTAW TAYLOR. I'M A 5'10 238 CATCHER FROM PROVISO WEST. I AVERAGED A BATTING AVG OF 357. AND ENDED THE SEASON WITH 5 HOMERUNS. I'M A GREAT LEADER AND A HARDWORKER. LOOKING FOR AN 17U TRAVELING TEAM TO PLAY FOR. YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT...
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League Age Determination Discussion
I was looking around the web trying to catch up on the latest happenings with youth baseball news and ran across a very interesting FAQ post on Baseball USA website. I had never really given much thought to how league ages were determined but found...
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15U South Chester Express Tryouts
Sunday 7/31 2pm Sunday 8/7 2pm Location: Colonial Heights High School.After the roster is set, practice will begin in August. This may include a three way or double header or two during August. Tournament play will begin September and continue into...
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Area Player News
National News Six NJCAA Baseball Players Expected to be Early Draft Picks in 2010 According to Collegiate Baseball News January 13, 2010COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The 2010 baseball season is just around the corner, despite the current temperatures...
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JUCO Scholarships
In the 2010 commitment post, we got off track but some good questions were coming up about NLIs and scholarships. The last post stated that the JUCOs that had 24 scholarships could only give out 24 whether it was a full ride or a partial. My personal...
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Youth Catcher Injuries
I could probally post this in number of forums but I think this is the best place to start.My son is having pain in his left hip/groin area that we think may be due to his catching.He just turned 10,is 4'9" 95lbs and hasn't really had a significant...
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Jr High Sports
I post this for Jr High baseball parents for information only...Last night, my daughter played her last softball game (8th grade) for our Jr. High. My son had played for her coach in 7th grade baseball. He's a good guy, he works hard and knows his...
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William and Mary
Appreciate any current thoughts/insights on the program and school..I searched the site and most of the post were a few years old. Thanks
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ATW Sportscast - anyone use at your school?
Older son's college uses ATW to webcast its games. In looking for other games to watch, I came across their website and it is available to high schools and colleges to webcast any sports event, from any location and, allegedly, it's 'free'. I have an...