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ACC Coaches lead HS/travel coaches clinic - Dec. 3 in Richmond
Coaches - two days remain to register for the CollegeBaseballInsider.com Coaches Clinic on Dec. 3 in Richmond, VA.Speakers are ACC HEAD coaches Brian O'Connor (Virginia), Pete Hughes (Virginia Tech), Tom Walter (Wake Forest) and Erik Bakich...
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Spring Fling In Murfreesboro for three years
With the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletics Association decision to move Spring Fling to Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee, area athletes are hoping they have an advantage against the competition.By a majority vote, the TSSAA picked the city and...
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Coaching Changes??
Does anyone have any information on coaching changes at different programs thus far? I had heard that changes are coming at Indiana (retirement), Fordham (interm Coach made Head Coach)and Duke (resignation).
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Dilemma..Newbie with a drafted son?
Hey Guys, I'm new here so be gentle as this is all very new to me. I do have a problem and need some advice form some of the experienced people on this forum. My son was just drafted out of high school in the 43rd round. He is a RHP and throws...
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Be Physically Ready for Showcases/Camps
We had the misfortune of having my son royally sprain an ankle in a tournament on the eve of a camp at a school he was very interested in; he checked in and went straight to the trainer for more ice. Not good. The school was wonderful about it but his...
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Ethical Question?
Umpire's,What would you do if you were in this situation.*You have been selected to umpire behind the dish for a semi-final div 1 high school baseball game.Note: The game you have been selected for has one of the teams that you once were the head...
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Bio-Mechanical Aspects of the Kinetic Chain In The Swing
I figured there had to be a place for this discussion.Many aspects of human movements in sport can be readily understood by Newtonian rigid-body mechanics. Many of these laws and biomechanical principles, however, are counterintuitive to a lot of...
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Earned Run or Unearned Run?
I have a question regarding the scoring of an earned run. The following are actual events that took place in a HS game.The first batter of the inning is walked (BB). The first batter advances to second as the result a throwing error by the catcher on...
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How is the shape of the coaching staff?
How is the shape of the coaching staff?Just curious do parents make any judgements about a baseball program if the members of the coachingstaff are way out of shape.Have notice the assistants tend to me in much better shape than the head coaches....
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Is it a strike?
Hi,Recently in a game, the opposing team's batter attempted to hold back on an outside pitch. In doing so, the force of the swing caused him to loose his grip on the bat and it end up being tossed approx 6' toward the pitcher in fair territory. The...
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S Florida Marlins tryouts looking for players.....
The South Florida Marlins, a new Elite travel program for 2012 will be conducting tryouts for 2013, 2014 and 2015 HS Graduates for the summer season on Dec 3rd and Dec 10th. We are looking for dedicated, hard working, committed baseball players. The...
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The Dupage Dragon's and a great new Baseball venue in Lisle
Mike Thiessen, GM of the new C.I.C.L. team playing at Illinois Benedictine should be applauded for helping to bring great college summer baseball to our area.The new complex @ IBC is nothing short of fabulous. It easily rivals Schaumburg or Kane...
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Pitch Sequence - What not to do!
This is in response to the pitch sequence thread in the general forum but since I'm using a Pony 13 all-star team as an example I posted it in here.My starter last night essentially threw the ball by the first three hitters. We went up 6-0 in the...
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Coach "saving" pitcher instead of pitching when scouts are there
This is my son's 4th year with the same summer travel team. He is going into his senior year of HS, so we all know how important this summer is for him. He has been told that he is the team's #1 starter. My problem is that they keep "saving" him for...
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Contract Problems
Being new to all this I have no idea about what is happening when the ESPN states a particular professional player’s start is in question because there is a problem with his contract. After a week or two I’m starting to get a feel for...
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Zach Duke already has his own bobble-head doll
The Minor League Baseball site has an interesting feature where they highlight the week's upcoming 10 "best" promotions at the minor league ball parks. On today's site, the following blurb highlights an upcoming promotion at the Pirates' AAA Altoona...
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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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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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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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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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Bad Parent
I have to get something off my chest. I've been lying awake at night over this one.My son played in a big Northern Illinois tournament this week. Wednesday we played a team where the 3rd baseman made an error.I can only assume this was the boy's...
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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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BIG EVENT TONIGHT!!!
We are going to take OPP's 9:30 (edt) slot tonight in the chat room and change it from a wake to a party!!So put on your best bibb and tucker, or sit around in your underdrawers (doesn't really matter) and come meet the new "Head Cook and Bottle...
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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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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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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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A challenge for you on a Friday afternoon
Sometimes when you have a stressful day or week, you need some silliness to break up the day. Here is your dose... Follow the instructions to find your new name. The following is in an excerpt from a children's book, "Captain Underpants and the...
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Hardin Valley Academy
Hardin Valley AcademyWINCHESTER, Va. (June 8, 2008)- Shenandoah University Head Baseball Coach Kevin Anderson announced Monday that assistant coach Kirk Renegar has resigned.Renegar has been with the program for the past four years, including the past...
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Cornerstone University Baseball
Cornerstone University just announced the launch of a new baseball program. A donor provided 1.5 million dollars for a new artificial turf stadium, lights, clubhouse. The team will begin play next fall. Part of the WHAC conference, NAIA and full...
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Baseball and Swimming
My 11 year old is a highly ranked swimmer here in MD. He is very accomplished in all 4 strokes and swims year around. He is also a baseball player, and a pretty good one at that.But...this weekend he pitched an inning and the coach from the other team...
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Tom Sheridan UMW coach leaving to become the associate head coach at GWU
Free Lance StarNewspaper Article:Tom Sheridan, the only baseball coach the University of Mary Washington has ever known, is leaving to become the associate head coach at Division I George Washington University.George Washington fired head coach Steve...
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Seminole Community College Showcase Nov 15th
Seminole Community College is hosting a Showcase for 2011, 2010 and 2009 grads on November 15th, 2008 at the SCC Sanford Campus. This showcase will be attended by Junior College, Div I, Div II and Professional Scouts and is a great opportunity for...
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Richie Price named Head Coach at SDSU
South Dakota State University baseball coach Reggie Christiansen has submitted his resignation and will return to his home state of California to become assistant coach at Sacramento State.Assistant coach Ritchie Price has been appointed to lead the...
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Hillcrest coach gets Richardson job.
The head baseball coach at Hillcrest, Chris Tovar, was named the new head baseball coach at Richardson High School. This was after Kyle Hope left for an assistant job at OBU.Ironically Tovar is the brother of the Richardson Berkner head coach. Should...
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Blue Chip Prospects on LI in Dec
Any thoughts on the Blue Chip Prospects showcase in Dec on LI?It is a good list of colleges that fit my son's goals and includes many 'high academic' schools that have not yet seen him. (He plans to do Head First in august, but this might be a...
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New coach needs help!
Hi, this is my first season coaching JV baseball at a high school near my college. I have a long time background in baseball and was a pretty decent player myself.But coaching is another game and im struggling with the FUNGO bat!!!I not too bad with...
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Umpiring
I just umpired my second 11/12 year old game in less than a week. It sure was fun, but at the same time, hard. Time and again seems like I called "ball!" only to think in my head "geez, that was a frickin' strike!" and vice versa. Goin' from slow...
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college freshman difficulties
Although I have frequently sat on the sidelines and checked out the action here, this is my first post.It was my son’s dream to play DI baseball at an academically rigorous school and he is now a freshman at an Ivy League school. He is totally...
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DBU Coach Named ABCA Regional Coach of Year
Dan Heefner was named American Baseball Coaches Associaton Midwest Region Coach of the Year this week.This year was Heefner's first year as Head Coach of the Patriots and it saw Dallas Baptist qualify for its first ever Division I Regional...
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ACC/Va. Head Baseball Coaches at Richmond Coaches Clinic (12/1)
CollegeBaseballInsider.com will host its second annual CBI Richmond Coaches Clinic on Dec. 1 at RBA South. ACC head coaches Pete Hughes (Virginia Tech), Tom Walter (Wake Forest) and Chris Pollard (Duke) will join Mark McQueen (Richmond) and Joe...
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Top College Coaches Lead HS/Travel Coaches Clinics in Richmond 12/3, Atlanta 12/10
Coaches, a couple of coaches clinics coming up. Dec. 3 in Richmond (two days left to register) featuring ACC head coaches Brian O'Connor (Virginia), Pete Hughes (Virginia Tech), Tom Walter (Wake Forest) and Erik Backich (Maryland. Details:...
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Cameron goes from Mountaineer to Hornet, it's official !
SU adds former WVU assistantWINCHESTER, Va. - Shenandoah University Head Baseball Coach Kevin Anderson announced Tuesday that he has hired Bruce Cameron to be his full-time assistant.Cameron comes to Shenandoah after spending the past 11 years as an...
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UT ARLINGTON SIGNS DARIN THOMAS TO THREE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
Thomas signs extension to remain head coach through 2010-2011 seasonJuly 22, 2008ARLINGTON, Texas - The University of Texas at Arlington and head baseball coach Darin Thomas have agreed on a contract extension that will keep Thomas with the Mavericks...
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2012 Fall-Maryland Arsenal
Maryland Arsenal is a new select baseball team for high school aged players in Maryland. College exposure and playing more competitive baseball is our focus.We are still looking for players for our fall schedule. We will be playing in 3 Dynamic...
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Fragile arms spark fierce debate
[URL=http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/highschool/0505/02baseball.html] http://www.ajc.com/sports/cont...0505/02baseball.html [/URL Fragile arms spark fierce debate By CRAIG CUSTANCE The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 05/02/05 It's a sensitive subject, for sure. One Major League Baseball scout politely declined to discuss it for fear he might alienate his high school contacts. An agent postponed an interview, deciding after a night's sleep to pass on the discussion...
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Gametime Hitting Problem
I am a coach on a 14 travel team and one of our players hits very well in a cage (line drives mostly, some power) and during soft toss. However, when it comes to game time, his bathead drops off and he pulls his head out and is frequently striking...
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Good Article
Fragile arms spark fierce debateBy CRAIG CUSTANCEThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionPublished on: 05/02/05 It's a sensitive subject, for sure. One Major League Baseball scout politely declined to discuss it for fear he might alienate his high school...