Tagged With "Hampton Roads"
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Top Prospects Undrafted or Drafted Late
Forgive me if this discussion is impolitic, but being from California, I can't help but notice that a number of players who have been considered for 2 years or more "top prospects" went undrafted or were drafted in round 40+.I do realize the myriad of...
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ACC Coaches Headline HS/Travel Coaches Clinic - Dec. 3 in Richmond
Two days remain to register for the CollegeBaseballInsider.com Richmond Coaches Clinic featuring ACC head coaches Brian O'Connor (UVA), Pete Hughes (Virginia Tech), Tom Walter (Wake Forest) and Erik Bakich (Maryland). Dec. 3 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at...
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Youth baseball age cutoff moves
-Reprint: Author Allan Simpson, Baseball America, Feb.'05 Issue #0504 -(got it today) USA Baseball has enacted a change in the age cutoff date for youth organizations that could have far-reaching ramifications for the game, possibly even affecting the...
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Illinois Indians Baseball '09 Tryouts
Come try out to be a part of the Illinois Indians Travel Baseball Team for the Fall 2008 and Summer 2009 travel baseball seasons. The Illinois Indians are a travel baseball organization comprised of 10 teams in the age groups of 9-18 years old....
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Road to Omaha tourney
I'm considering entering my son's team in the Road to Omaha tourney next year put on by KC Sports (or something like that). Somebody here mentioned it before but I was wondering who has gone and what their thoughts are about it.
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Son made the travel squad (College)
My son is at a division II JUCO 5 hours away. He's one of 50 players on the fall team. They play a limited fall schedule (20 games). As a freshman he's seen very limited action - maybe a half dozen innings and 4 at-bats. Certainly a change from HS...
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Elite 15u Illinois Travel Team seeking a few players
Elite 15u Illinois Travel Team seeking a few more high caliber players. Last year we traveled over 8,000 miles and capped off our season playing in Puerto Rico. Only looking for dedicated/serious players. Excellent coaching staff with great team...
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lllinois Indians '09 Tryouts
Come try out to be a part of the Illinois Indians Travel Baseball Team for the Fall 2008 and Summer 2009 travel baseball seasons. The Illinois Indians are a travel baseball organization comprised of 10 teams in the age groups of 9-18 years old....
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Diligence pays off
To make a very long story short, my son had to transfer to another school (and move to another city) in the middle of his senior year in order to continue to play - he missed baseball (except for continuing to work out) all of his junior year, even...
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Senior Night
Tuesday night I will say goodbye to 9 seniors. We are currently 18-3 11-0 in conference and ranked #4 in the State. So we will be going to the state playoffs. But every year I dread this night. Out of the 9 seniors we have this year 7 are four year...
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MTSU gets by Vandy and the Recruitinator
Marcus Taylor doubled, homered, had three RBIs and scored three times, and Jeff Kasser worked a season-long 5.2 innings to get the victory in a 6-4 Middle Tennessee win over Vanderbilt Wednesday night at Hawkins Field. Taylor scored in the third,...
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One Family's Plan
I know so many of you have been down this road, and most of you probably know by now that my job has us in Korea and that my son will graduate from Seoul American HS; not the greatest situation, but we'll work with what we have.The challenge for us is...
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Same ole - Same ole!
I've been gone for a few days watching my child play in a tournament. However, coming back, I see the same ole arguments taking place. The agenda's reek. Let's share our opinions and agree to disagree. Sometimes one side or the other can win the...
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Son will be going to a brand new HS
I am in a total quandry about the future scholarship opportunities of my son, I could realy use the advise of some BTDT parents! Please bear with me as I give you some background.Our soon to be 8th grader will be going to an established HS for his...
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Harvard Play To Win Camp
One of four sessions of the Harvard play to Win camp being held this weekend in Cambridge, MA. Coach Walsh is in charge and runs a tight ship here. At many camps you do not see or hear the head coach. At this camp Walsh is front and center and seems...
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All You Are Doing Is...
Hurting the kids that play baseball.What am I talking about? I'm talking about umpires that have personal agendas for their team or against another. And the Kentucky High School Athletic Association for letting these things to go on.In the 14th region...
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We're getting closer
Like any hard working - hard traveling baseball parent - the time is getting closer. Make sure you you take your vitamins and please - get the proper nutrition. And thank you Mr. Sayer"I was travellin' down the road, feelin' hungry and cold.I saw a...
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Trying to get back into affiliated ball
Hey guys my name is Steve Shepard and I'm looking to get back into affiliated ball. I'm a 6'4 245 lb RHP. I got drafted in the 13th round by the Nationals in 07 and was released the following June in 08. I then signed with the Phillies this past...
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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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Short Arming/Pushing the Ball
I'm not sure what the proper term is but my son has started "short arming" his pitches. It's almost like he's pushing the ball instead of extending his arm back and throwing the ball. He's nine and has a fear of hitting his "friends" on the other...
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Whewww...2010 son makes a decision
Well, after many years of hard work, sweat, tears....2010 made his decision about where to go to school. He made the call to the HC of a Phx area CC who, according to 2010, could not say "outstanding" enough times! I would have loved to taken 2010's...
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Warning! Always inspect your L-screen before each use
As many of you who know me from my years online, we've had a batting cage in our yard since my son Kevin was 7. He's now a high school sophomore. Our usual BP session is me sitting on a bucket behind the L-screen about half the distance of the cage...
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Non baseball life question
I have come to value opinions on this board for more than just baseball questions. My daughter is at a fork in the road and I am seeking some help.She just finished her accounting degree with a 3.4 GPA after 3 1/2 years at Florida State. About a year...
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Wichita Sluggers High School Showcase
8th AnnualHigh School ShowcaseDate: January 16th Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Cost: $50.00Aspects Covered Pitching Bullpens, Radar Gun (25-30 pitches) Hitting Live Arm Cages (30 -40 swings) Defense Ground Balls, Double Plays, Arm Strength. (Lots of...
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Play Football, Too?
Son wants to play football and baseball in college. Way down the road, he sees himself as a teacher and coach. He feels he'd have more to offer kids if he played both sports in college. I told him he can do what he wants, as long as he graduates....
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is our advice generic/ slanted ?
there are some parents of very succesful ball players here, D1, pro players,etc. the road they have taken and shared has helped countless parents make this trip easier. from showcases, travel ball, recruiting, etc. that said, does the advice given...
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stepping on plate while bunting
Last night my son's HS team was on the road for a tough division game. The officiating was suspect from the start. We were down 1-0 in the top of the 4th with the bases loaded and one out. The batter swung at a pitch and obviously hit the catchers...
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Verbal commitment
My son just committed to Universty of Tampa, just down the road 80 miles.Looking forward to another good year of baseball.
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Academic Questions
My son is a freshman this year, and playing freshman baseball. He's a smart kid (takes after Momma) with a 4.0+ GPA in Pre-AP: Science, Math, Social Studies, and Spanish; as well as GT English. However, he doesn't love learning, if you know what I...
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Which Travel Team is "Better" ??
My son has arrived at the proverbial "fork-in-the-road" in terms of a potential move to a new team as he transitions to 14U in the Fall. Here are both scenarios regarding travel ball team choices - I've always received no-nonsense honest feedback on...
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D-BAT Gallegos manager credits his mentor for teaching him about baseball, life
FARMINGTON — The celebration started moments after D-BAT Gallegos third baseman Noah Hill lifted his glove into the air, signaling he had caught the game-winning out of Friday's championship game against the Midland Redskins. Players from the Dallas-based team sprinted to the center of the infield, piling on top of each other and basking in the bliss of winning the Connie Mack World Series. Lost among the entangled arms and legs of the dog pile and drowned out by the cheers of the packed...
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2015 Easton MAKO TORQ BBCOR
Ok, first of all... $549.99 for a bat?!! This is a baseball bat, correct? Anyway, we all knew that was coming. My question though revolves around the new handle (TORQ) that allows your hands to rotate through the swing....
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Advisor expectations
I am interested in hearing what sorts of things players who have been drafted, signed and are playing professional baseball should expect to get from their advisor? My son was drafted and signed a professional contract and has been playing Short...
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NECC Running 2-day Catching Camp in HOUSTON, TX: DEC. 6-7, 2014
Nationally known catching program The New England Catching Camp will again be headed to the Lone Star State, partnering with the Texas Patriots organization and Houston Athlete’s Edge indoor training center to conduct a catching camp and clinics Dec 6 t –7 th, 2014 at thePatriots’ field located at 29327 South Plum Creek Dr. Spring, TX 77386 and the Athlete’s Edge facility located at 21240 Foster Rd. Spring, TX . Jay and Kevin Weaver, the Director and Senior Instructor of the camp, will...
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EvoShield Canes Tryouts, Fall 2014
The Evoshield Canes will be hosting Fall tryouts for for fall of 2014 and Summer of 2015. We are looking for grad years 2016, 2017, & 2018. Register at canesbaseball.net DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – July 23 – 10:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – July 29 – TBD Riverbend HS – Fredericksburg, VA – July 29 - 10:30a m DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – August 5 – 10:30a m AC FLORA – COLUMBIA, SC – AUGUST 5 – 9:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – August 9 – TBD...
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EvoCanes Fall tryouts
The Evoshield Canes will be hosting Fall tryouts for for fall of 2014 and Summer of 2015. We are looking for grad years 2016, 2017, & 2018. Register at canesbaseball.net DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – July 23 – 10:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – July 29 – TBD Riverbend HS – Fredericksburg, VA – July 29 - 10:30a m DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – August 5 – 10:30a m AC FLORA – COLUMBIA, SC – AUGUST 5 – 9:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – August 9 – TBD...
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Tryout - EvoShield Canes
The Evoshield Canes will be hosting Fall tryouts for for fall of 2014 and Summer of 2015. We are looking for grad years 2016, 2017, & 2018. Register at canesbaseball.net DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – July 23 – 10:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – July 29 – TBD Riverbend HS – Fredericksburg, VA – July 29 - 10:30a m DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – August 5 – 10:30a m AC FLORA – COLUMBIA, SC – AUGUST 5 – 9:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – August 9 – TBD...
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EvoShield Canes Tryout
The Evoshield Canes will be hosting Fall tryouts for for fall of 2014 and Summer of 2015. We are looking for grad years 2016, 2017, & 2018. Register at canesbaseball.net DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – July 23 – 10:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – July 29 – TBD Riverbend HS – Fredericksburg, VA – July 29 - 10:30a m DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – August 5 – 10:30a m AC FLORA – COLUMBIA, SC – AUGUST 5 – 9:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – August 9 – TBD...
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EvoShield Canes Tryouts, Fall 2014
The Evoshield Canes will be hosting Fall tryouts for for fall of 2014 and Summer of 2015. We are looking for grad years 2016, 2017, & 2018. Register at canesbaseball.net DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – July 23 – 10:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – July 29 – TBD Riverbend HS – Fredericksburg, VA – July 29 - 10:30a m DeMatha / Riverdale Park – Riverdale, MD – August 5 – 10:30a m AC FLORA – COLUMBIA, SC – AUGUST 5 – 9:30a m Leesville Road HS – Raleigh, NC – August 9 – TBD...
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Kane County Elite 15U, 16U, and 18U 2015 Tryouts
Kane County Elite Baseball is looking for highly skilled players, dedicated to their team and teammates and motivated to play top level baseball. We can help you attain your goals and advance your playing skills, as well as be scouted for play...
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Texas Blackhawks Tryouts
The Texas Blackhawks organization will be holding private tryouts to fill out positions for the fall and summer of 2014 and 2015 for our 15u -18u high school age teams. The 2013 class had 3 draft picks. The 2014 class had all 14 players from one team...
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Texas Stallions - Frisco
The Texas Stallions based out of Frisco are looking for a few good players with great attitudes to join us for the spring 2015 and summer 2015 season. We are looking to complete our rosters for our 10U, 11U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, and 18U teams. Our 10U and 11U teams are Cooperstown teams. They will go to the Cooperstown, New York World Series during their 12U summer season. Our 15U through 18U teams play mostly during the summer after their commitments to their high school teams end. The high...
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Pitcher only bags.
Was wondering if anyone knows of the manf. have done something like this at a reasonable $.???? Backpacks are everywhere for the positional guy that needs to carry a couple bats & gloves, but if you have kid that's a PO heneeds something smaller. Washable, yet rigid enough to hold his glove and cleats in a sep. compartments. Warmup or other misc. items. Was thinking with my kid heading off to college next fall and when they go on road trips of...
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Texas Stallions 10U to 18U
The Texas Stallions are looking for a couple more players for 10U - AA, 11U – AAA, 14U – AAA/majors, and 15U Majors through 18U Majors. We will be at Shawnee Trail park in Frisco, Texas at the intersection of College Road and Hillcrest Road starting at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 3, 2015 . We have a few potential Players scheduled to come out, and we will welcome anyone else to come out and show us your skills. Please also go to your website at www.Texas-Stallions.com to fill out a tryout...
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Texas Stallions 10U to 18U
The Texas Stallions are looking for a couple more players for 10U - AA,11U – AAA, 14U – AAA/majors, and 15U through 17U majors. We will be at Shawnee Trail park in Frisco at the intersection of College Road and Hillcrest Road starting at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 3, 2015. We have a few potential Players scheduled to come out, and we will welcome anyone else to come out and show us your skills. Please also go to your website at www.Texas-Stallions.com to fill out a tryout questionnaire...
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NECC Road Trip Camp Updates
Hey everyone, Just thought I'd update everyone on our 2014-2015 Road Trip Camp tour. We've enjoyed three fantastic weekends of catching so far this year. Houston, TX, Bedford, NH and Sarasota, FL camps were just amazing. So...
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NECC Running 2-day Catching Camp in COLUMBUS, OH: MARCH. 7-8, 2015
Nationally known catching program The New England Catching Camp will be returning to the Buckeye State, partnering with The Eastside Irish Baseball Organization (Facility located @ 546 Brehl Ave. Columbus, OH 43223) to conduct a 2-day catching camp and clinics March 7th – 8th, 2015 . Jay Weaver, the director of the Nationally renowned New England Catching Camp, and his highly trained staff, will conduct camps for both baseball and fast pitch softball catchers, ages 8-18. We will be offering...
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NECC Running 2-day Catching Camp in KANSAS CITY, KS: JAN. 24-25, 2015
Nationally known catching program The New England Catching Camp will again be returning to the Kansas City area, partnering with the Bases Loaded Fastpitch Academy ( 15440 S Keeler St, Olathe, KS) and Advanced Catching Concepts to conduct a catching camp and clinics Jan 24 th –25 th 2015. Jay, and NECC staff, will conduct camps, for both baseball and fast pitch softball, ages 8-18. We will be offering a couple 2-day, 3-session (2-hrs each session) camp! One for the younger catchers and...
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NECC Running 2-day Catching Camp in CHICAGO, IL: MARCH. 21-22, 2015
Nationally known catching program The New England Catching Camp will finally be coming to the Chicago area, partnering with SportsCity Academy (1269 Cobblestone Way, Woodstock, IL ) to conduct a catching camp and clinics March 21 st –22 nd 2015. Jay, and NECC staff, will conduct camps, for both baseball and fast pitch softball, ages 8-18. We will be offering a couple 2-day, 3-session (2-hrs each session) camp! One for the younger catchers and another for the older catchers. The 6-hour camps...
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NCAA big five conferences granted autonomy
Thoughts on what this might mean for baseball funding down the line? https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/10/03/autonomy-granted-rocky-road-still-ahead-five-richest-ncaa-conferences