Tagged With "Dept of Ed College Scorecard"
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Lakepoint Dream Park
Can anyone confirm that the Lakepoint complex will be hoasting the 2012 17U PG National Championships? ThanksEd
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Catching Camp- PGH Area this weekend
Colorado Rockies Scout Ed Santa will conduct a Catching Camp on Sat, Jan 30th at Xtra Innings BB Training Facility in Plum Boro along with Franklin Regional Head Coach & Atlanta Brave Scout Larry Wayman. The 9-12 year olds run 4-6 pm and 13 to 18 year old run 6-9 pm. Cost is $75.00. Groups of 3 receive 15% off. To register, call 724-733-4893. Not an endorsement, just passing along an opportunity..... but anything Ed Santa does is first rate...
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Scorecard Fundraiser
I am thinking of creating a scorecard for each of our Highschool's games, selling advertising on each card.Does anyone out there have a picture of what this might look like, if any of you have seen them before.Thanks!
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Rick Peterson Pitching Clinic
Everyone is talking about a Biomechanical Pitching Analysis to spot velocity flaws.On Saturday, February 6th, a total of 50 area pitchers will be able to learn from Brewers Coach Rick Peterson, former Yankee Al Leiter and former Yankee Strength Coach...
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PG Crosschecker article
PG Staff- I just read the article by Jim Ecker on the PGCrosschecker site about Ernie Harwell. Here is the link for those who would like to read it: http://www.pgcrosschecker.com/...le.aspx?article=2064 It is a fabulous account of a man who has...
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The Liars Club
There's a wise passage I italicized that applies to any college sport including baseball. It came up in a recent thread.Dan Shaughnessy - Boston GlobeCollege coaches lie. How do these guys sleep at night?It’s unfair, of course, to include all...
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NCAA on trial
O’Bannon case could be a game changer By Dan Wetzel, Yahoo! Sports It’s a legal opinion that could have significant impact on the way the business of college athletics is conducted. At the very least, it should make the financial books,...
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Early Decision
Could someone explain exactly how Early Decision works? Is it for Ivies? All D3s or just more academically selective ones? And what does it cover? Does applying and being accepted ED prevent you from going to another Ivy if that's where you...
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Hustle, Attitude, and Success
Several years ago now, I wrote this post in response to a player's question and dilemma that he was facing with his team. Many of you probably remember this post, but I share it again tonight because I really believe it's important for us all... I want you to pay special attention to the bolded paragraph at the bottom. And for you players, I really want you to think about this... I wrote this post in 2008 after I graduated from high school in 2007. Last week I was working at a minor league...
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Coaching legend John Winkin dies
This is where Clemson's Jack Leggett coaching tree started. Leggett played for John Winkin. In fact, in the snowbanks of northern Maine one year the infield was comprised of Leggett, Brian Butterfield, coach for the Red Sox and and Ed Flaherty, three...
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NECC Winter Vacation Catching Camp @ Baltimore Orioles' Spring Training Complex in Sarasota, FL Dec.27-28, 2014
We will once again be running our Winter Vacation Camp from Dec. 27-28, 2014 @ the Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Facilities (Ed Smith Stadium Complex) in Sarasota, FL! This year, it will be a 2-day camp with 4 hours of instruction per day (8 hours total instruction) and will cover all aspects of the catching position, including proper receiving and blocking techniques, efficient throwing patterns and catcher throwing mechanics, as well as all fielding skills. Each catcher will be held to...
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Would You Have Done This as Opposing Coach?
Would you have turned this other team in after you lost if you were the opposing coach? Dumb rule but you would think all coaches would be aware of it.......................... In a bizarre turn of events, a California high school baseball team that walked off the field victorious was instead sent home from the playoffs hours later for practicing with a Wiffle ball before the game. According to Palos Verdes (Calif.) Peninsula High baseball coach John Hangartner , his players took part in a...
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Seperation drills...
Hi all,Wondering if anyone had any good drills for teaching this? Some cues would be welcome as well.Thanks in advance,Ed
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Player sold for 60 cases of beer
Leon update: You might recall from last summer that Nigel Thatch, the actor who played cocky athlete Leon in the Anheuser-Busch commercials, signed as a minor league pitcher with the Schaumburg (Ill.) Flyers. Now 10 Spot reader Joel of New York City...
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Les Bangs
Les Bangs a long time local baseball coach passed away on Saturday. On friday afternoon in his capacity as assistant baseball coach at Greenbrier Christian Academy less was hitting fungos as he has for over half a century when he collapsed on the...
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State Tourney - Sarasota
2006 Florida State Series Schedule:• Monday, May 15 – Classes 1A, 3A semifinal games: 10:00 a.m. – 1A – Eagle’s View vs. Central Florida Christian Eagle's View - 2, Cen. Fl. Christian - 0 1:00 p.m. – 3A –...
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Stuck in between two options
I need some advice. I have been wanting to go to this university for a long time, and I even told myself if I didn't get an offer from the university that I would try and walk-on. However, if I do that, my baseball career could be in jeopardy. The...
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Nothing Surprises Me Anymore
Suit against coach strikes out in court [URL=http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_3649335 ]Story Link[/URL] ARCADIA - A judge has made it safe again for high school coaches to lose their tempers, tossing out a lawsuit that accused a coach of inflicting "emotional distress" on a softball player by calling her "a 2-year-old." "I'm just glad it's over," said Coach Don Riggio, who manages the junior varsity softball team at Arcadia High School. "Now we can move forward and do what we're there...
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Thanks for all the prayers
But they that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles. Isaiah 40:31My family and I are staying strong and faithful. We like to thank everyone for thier support and prayers . And Carrol H.S. Dr.Presley ,...
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The passing of 3 Icon's.
Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Micheal Jackson.This usaully happens in 3's.RIP to 3 great entertainer's.May God Bless you all.EH
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unusual wedding
http://www.theunionleader.com/...ed-9880-7cb23270a4f2 what a great way to start together. but i'm sure it isn't for everyone.
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What to do?
Son played LL thru Seniors and then went on to HS ball a few years ago. Was always "in there" in terms of ability, never the standout and never the one who was picked last... Works hard, sees some results... always been very coachable.Frosh, played F6...
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Swingdoctor sent me
ATTENTION ALL VARSITY BASEBALL COACHES IN THE DFW METROPLEX!!I am a current baseball/football coach in north Louisiana (West Monroe HS). I am looking for a baseball/football coaching position in DFW. I have extensive baseball playing experience...
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Special Ed
I was talking with the dad of a football player. He mentioned one of the players on the high school team is being recruited by some big time programs. He added the problem is he's special ed, even though his grades are very good. He gave the...
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Player's Attitude Rant (feel free to reply)
Wow our team has developed a real bad aura. Instead of being encouraging and helpful to our players many of my teammates have become the type that screams at people for every little mistake and instead of encouraging someone puts them down. It's no...
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16u Devil Cat Showcase Tournament Team-Pitchers
Devil Cats Baseball located at 91 Williams Road in Troy, NY.
This 16u Devil Cats team is currently looking for pitchers only. Will tryout right handers or left handers but has a bigger need for left handers. Pitchers should be ready to travel....
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A Good Reminder of How Freakishly Talented MLB Players are...
The SF Giants sent down the 5th OF who was their emergency pitcher the other day. So here is Pablo Sandoval throwing a pen yesterday. Left handed! Turns out he was born a lefty but taught himself to throw right because...
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Clippers Baseball looking for ball players 15-17U
Clippers Baseball operated by DiMaggio Sports based in Madison, NJ is looking for solid ball players ages 15-17U.We are looking to round off our 2014 summer roster, we will be competing in 8 tournaments and additional games for a total of 45-50 games...
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Clippers Baseball 15-17U Players wanted
Clippers Baseball based out of Madison NJ are looking for solid ball players for our 2014 summer team, we are playing in Perfect Game, Diamond Nation Super 17 and more college scout tournaments. Please contact me at ed@dimaggiosports.com to sign...
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Bizarre New Restrictions D1 College Is Placing On Pro Scouts
http://conorglassey.com/college-baseball-program-institutes-ridiculous-rules-scouts/
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Now Trying Out Pitchers- 16u Devil Cats-Gold Team
The 16u Devil Cats Travel Tournament team located in Troy NY is now trying out pitchers for the upcoming 2014 Baseball season.
The team will be playing its regular season games in the Albany Capital region.
We will be playing in Blue Chip College...
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Practice Finally starts
Well, it's been in the 40's all week, and the field was dry, so for the first time in 4 years, we started practice on the field, not inside or on the old driver's ed parking lot.As my son is a senior, this might be it for me in terms of helping coach...
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Coaches Help on Hitting Technique....
(Thread moved to new Hitting forum by moderator.)I know this is a coaches topic forum but I need some help from someone who knows what there doing on Hitting.When Im in the cages hitting somedays I will be hitting amazing then the next day I will hit...
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My Hometown
My home town is Jackson, Tennessee.While it is small compared to most towns, it has everything I need! Jackson is located on I-40 between Memphis and Nashville. I consider it a good baseball town.We have the Southern League AA affiliate of the Seattle...
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2 showcases for W. Pa and WV area players posted...
I just posted 2 opportunities for upcoming showcases in the showcase forum....Ed Santa's (Rockies Scout) at Morgantown W. VA Oct 29, 2011....W. Pa Fall ball College Showcase in the Pittsburgh area for October 9, 2011...Got first hand knowledge of the...
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Men's & Co-Ed Softball Tournament (For McKinney North Baseball)
FIRST ANNUAL MNHS BULLDOG BASEBALL SPRING SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT **Benefiting the McKinney North High School Baseball Booster Club** MEN'S & CO-ED Non-Qualifier/Double Elimination Saturday, March 15, 2008 Wilson Creek Softball Complex McKinney, Texas Entry Deadline: Friday, March 7th Entry Fee: $175 Per Team Prizes: 1st Place-1 Bat and Team T-Shirts 2nd Place-Team T-Shirts 3rd Place-Team T-Shirts TO REGISTER A TEAM OR GET MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Donna George at...
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Doug Glanville's Op-Ed Article
Good read on fear and steroids from a former Penn graduate. Fear and Steroids
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Alternative to Drug Testing
My sons HS recently asked for parents to make up a board to research the topic of implementing a drug testing program within our sports teams.I had an alternative thought and wanted input please. My intention is to make a presentation to our school...
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Former South Carolina pitcher Nick Fuller pleads guilty in campus thefts
Former South Carolina pitcher Nick Fuller pleads guilty in campus thefts http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaabb/news?slug=ap-scarolina-p...ed&prov=ap&type=lgns
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Pasco County Pre- Baseball Report
PASCO COUNTY PREP BASEBALL TEAM CAPSULESThe Tampa TribunePublished: February 15, 2008Bishop McLaughlinCOACH: Nick Rodriguez (Third season) DISTRICT: 2A-9 KEY LOSSES: None PLAYERS TO WATCH: Marcel Duarte CF, Sr.; Chris Overbeck P, Sr.; Mike Gonzalez...
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12U Western Monmouth Team Looking for dedicated players
Team based in Manalapan NJ looking for several dedicated players. For more info send email to countryhardball@live.com.Happy Holidays,Coach Ed
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There will be a pitching and catching instructional camp hosted by Ed Santa, Area Sc
There will be a pitching and catching instructional camp hosted by Ed Santa, Area Scout for the Colorado Rockies and Nick Venuto, Area Scout for the Houston Astros at Pymatuning Valley H.S. in Andover, Ohio on Sunday January 20th from 12:00-3:00. ...
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learning disability
My son is a jr in high school, he's been varsity since he was a freshman. I think along with other parents that he is college caliber player. He has **** laguage disorder which is a learning problem. He has modified classes and two special ed classes....
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Jacksonville, FL Spring Break Tourney
We are looking to add some teams to our Tournament March 15-19. So far there is Lake Brantley, Mandarin, Terry Parker, Ed White, Episcopal, Trinity Christian. Feel free to email me at edaw31@yahoo.com if you are interested. It is held at Terry Parker...
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Brevard Colleg
I noticed that Brevard has named a new football coach and will be starting the football program up again next year. From what the website said, they will be going from NAIA to DII in all sports. The program has been very strong over the last few...