Tagged With "NC Travel Baseball"
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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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Youth League Bat Inquiry
I'm wondering if anyone out there in High School Baseball land has any experience with the Demarini Vexxum model bats and how they view them performance wise?I know this is a highly speculative topic and "the bat doesn't make the player". I'm just...
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Looking for Summer Games in Northern Va./Md
17 and under team looking for games. Have High School field anytime. Slit cost of umpires. Willing to travel. If interested email me with available dates/times.Thanks
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Legion Age Limit???
Hi everyone,I share this account with my brother's family and then my family as well. So some of the posts may vary in age and question topic.Any way, My son is going into the 8th grade in Sept, plays on a top travel team in MA, and plays for his...
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Jupiter tournament
I am looking for a team to play in the 18u tournament in October. I am 6' 168, catcher/utility/switch hitter. Pop 1.92, batting average for HS 500 this year. will travel to play with any team. HS won state as a freshman catcher. asrev@aol.com
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Legion Ball Age Limits
Hi everyone,I share this account with my brother's family and then my family as well. So some of the posts may vary in age and question topic.Any way, My son is going into the 8th grade in Sept, plays on a top travel team in MA, and plays for his...
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ACC/VA Head Coaches - 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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Why You Never Give Up
I was looking at Draft Tracker last night and saw a name that startled me. Andrew Gans, 39th Round Pick. He was picked I think 6 spots before Bum, Jr. in the same round. F.Y.I. Andrew Gans is the son of Las Vegas comedian Danny Gans. At age 13 he...
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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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Wrigley Field Tournament?
Getting sketchy word on a tournament involving some of the biggies in the travel baseball world. Apparently someone, not sure who, is gathering some of the nations elite teams for a mini-tournament held in September at the friendly confines. Reports...
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player looking for team for Jupiter
18 yr old catcher/utility switch hitter - 1.87-1.92 pop looking for team needing player for WWBA in Jupiter in FLA - 09 grad will travel
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Perfect Game - WWBA Underclass World Championship
The Illinois Indians are looking for a top level catcher and a couple of solid starting pitchers to travel with us to the nationally recruited event this October.WHEN: October 4th - 8thWHERE: Ft. Myers, FLFor more information please check the Perfect...
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White Sox Academy
Has anyone had any recent experience with the White Sox Academy travel baseball programs?
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Looking for FALL '05 Showcase Tournaments
A "showcase team" of 06 and 07 players from Central VA (Lynchburg area) is looking for tournaments beginning mid-Aug and running through early November. Team willing to travel north to PA, south to SC, and west to TN. They prefer wood bat...
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Young Phenoms
I hear alot about these young phenoms my age that are suppose to be top picks in the drafts, but I'm wondering what makes these kids so special. Is it how fast they throw or how good they hit? I know a lot of really talented kids that don't have any...
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WWBA Underclass - Ft Myers
The Illinois Indians are looking for a top level catcher and a couple of solid starting pitchers to travel with us to the nationally recruited event this October.WHEN: October 4th - 8thWHERE: Ft. Myers, FLFor more information please check the Perfect...
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Looking at my stats and...
i am only battin .307. i am 14 and play travel ball. i am batting .307 with a OBP of .455, lead the team in walks with 23. is AVG overrated at my age?? i am thinking in my head, if i hit .307 in high school i wont get noticed by anyone. thanks.
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Difference between Select and Travel team?
I was always under the impression that they were the same thing (we just call them competitive teams here in my neck of the woods) but I was searching through the internet and seen a web site that distinguished between the two. Had a different set of...
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2011 player looking for fall showcase team
I am a 2011 grad in Chapel Hill looking for a fall NC or SC showcase team. I play 2B. I hit .526 as a freshman varsity player at Durham Academy. I am currently at IMG in Florida playing in the Baseball Academy Summer League. At the halfway point of...
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Now that he's Made the College Team?
There seems to be more posters/members that have kids that have already made a college team and I'm sure most of you have been to every game he has ever played from LL through high school.When he starts playing in college and the travel distance to...
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Travel Ball - Good and Bad.......
With all of the recent posts, I thought I would chime in with my experiences in my son's journey.Mine started playing organized "coach pitch" at 8 years old. When he was 8 or 9, a coach asked me to allow him to play for his travel team. I initially...
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Attention NH Varsity Players
GSBA is fielding to compete in the GSBA's Varsity Wood Bat League, we still need a few players to round out the roster. Season starts on Sunday, players can register up to this Friday September 12,2008. Contact mcampo@granitestatebaseball.org. ...
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Brian Rupe MIA again?
The Heat entered his tournament, as well as a bunch of other teams, and when the Dallas Drillers 17's showed up this morning at 9AM for thier games, guess what?No umpires, no Brian Rupe, nobody.Our team was already in transit to OKC. Thanks to a local...
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25 reasons why I owe my mother
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE ."If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."2. My mother taught me RELIGION."You better pray that will come out of the carpet."3. My mother taught me about TIME...
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Initial Travel Team Costs
What are most of you paying for each player to be on a youth travel team?Our 11U team charges $750 initial fee for each player. I've heard its a good deal compared to what other teams charge. That includes: - 2 baseball uniforms (socks, pants, belts,...
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Looking for 17U summer tournament team
My son is looking for a team to play on for summer tournaments. 2011 grad, plays CF for his high school team, and could pitch if his shoulder heals fully from weightroom strain. Can play infield, too. 6.85 60 this fall, 86 from the OF last year as...
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One HS Team- Seven D1 Commits!
Seven 2010 players on the roster of 21 have committed to Division 1 programs. Two others are going to the DIII national champions. No, it's not my son's baseball team. It's the school's girls' lacrosse team. Now, for the baseball parallel-Yes, they...
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Bat speed vs distance ball is hit
Instead of stealing another thread I am starting a new one. For those who have not seen it here is the aplet that has distance vs ball velocity. For a ball to travel 400' the ball velocity needs to be 105 MPH. The question of Pujol's bat velocity came...
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"a special coach"
http://padecky.blogs.pressdemo...honest-with-himself/With all the recent discussion on college coaches, travel teams and the future of college baseball, I think it is time to hear from NY Times Sports writer.John Goelz is a special person who happens...
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HeadFirst Honor Roll Showcase and Other Showcases
Just reading the offerings of Headfirst Honor Roll Showcase, along with other showcases, for example Perfect Game. We are considering the Headfirst showcase since the distance to travel to the venue is within three hours of driving.The registration...
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Forgotten aspects
There are a few discussions presently going on with regard to high profile travel teams and I think that a number of apsects are being overlooked.01-- Travel teams for the HS player are not necessarily for only the high level D-I/Pro prospect---many...
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Just For The Record
Seems like this is a good time to post this.Every once in awhile there are posts written that are not exactly favorable to Perfect Game. It doesn’t happen often, but it happens.I don’t like it when that happens, but I do understand it....
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Scout Concerned about Defense - Interesting Concept
Last week our son went through a 2 hour workout with MLB Area Scout. We talked a bit after the workout but not much. I took him up on his offer to talk in more detail this week. Very interesting observation that I thought was worth passing on to...
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RI Tides 16u Travel team
The RI Tides are expanding their program to include a 16u Showcase team. Interested Players may contact the RI Tides at rhodeislandtides@yahoo.com. Visit the web-site Rhodeislandtides.com for more information on the program.
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2010 14U USSSA Atlanta Super NIT
2010 14U USSSA Atlanta Super NITHosted by USSSA and East Cobb BaseballSite: East cobb Baseball ComplexDates: 5/28 - 5/3114U Coaches, Come join some of the best teams in the southeast at the 2010 14U USSSA Atlanta Super NIT.This is a qualifier for the...
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2010 Nations Baseball Tournament - Apr 30-May2
What: 14U Nations Baseball Super RegionalWhere: East Cobb Baseball ComplexWhen: April 30 - May 2ndCoaches,Nations Baseball comes to East Cobb!!!!Come join some of the best 14U teams in the Southeast in the first 14U Nations Baseball tournament being...
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San Diego, North County 18U Travel Team: a few spots avaliable
We have a few spots open for an 18U team in North County San Diego this summer. The season runs roughly June through September and the team will be playing USABF league games plus additional local tournaments. The program is geared towards strong high...
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Summer Leagues in So Cal? (18U)
We are currently evaluating which 18U/16U summer league and tournaments to participate in. Where do most of the HS level travel teams play and what are the pluses and minuses of each league? Thank you.
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"Willie"
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/articl...b&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb This appeared today on the MLB web. Great story of a "great" player. During my time at WSPG, New Mexico I had the opportunity to play in an exhibition game against Willie and his travel team. Later, he help me with my Tire Business in SF. Willie Mays is totally honest in his approach of how to play the "game of baseball". "Baseball teaches us how to adjust in our daily life". Bob Williams
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13U PRE-HS SO CAL NATIONAL TEAM IDENTIFICATION SERIES
The 2010 Pre-High School So Cal NTIS Showcase Series information for 13U players with 1997 and 1998 birthdays is posted at www.socalntis.org. The purpose of the Pre-High School Showcase Series is to identify players and provide them the opportunity to...
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Holding tryouts and Seeking Coaches
We run a competitive (3) skill level team and Wooden Bat Team organization that will play in some tournaments and also against other A+ competition this coming summer starting in June. Our (3) teams are separated as Freshman/JV - Varsity - ...
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Health Insurance
Son was selected to play on a team playing in Dominican Republic this summer. Travel agent is suggesting health insurance for player and family attending tournament suggesting that our current health insurance will not provide the coverage we want. ...
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Making the HS Team ??s
Hi All –Not sure if anyone has any experience with this, or if there are any HS coaches out there. Here is the situation. My son is a freshman in HS. Tryouts for the baseball team this week. It’s a pretty competitive program at his school...
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Holding tryouts and Seeking Coaches
We run a competitive (3) skill level team and Wooden Bat Team organization that will play in some tournaments and also against other A+ competition this coming summer starting in June. Our (3) teams are separated as Freshman/JV - Varsity -...
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Need tourney for strong 16U Team
Our very strong 16U team would like to play in a high competitive tourney. 16, 17, or 18U is fine. We can travel to the midwest, texas, or out west. dates we can play are from Tuesday July 20th until Wed July 28th.
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85 MPH Lefty without a school?
Ive followed this site and message board for a couple years and have found the information very helpful. I have referenced the recruiting guideline table many times and we followed the recommmendations closely in my sons pursuit to continue his...
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Preparing myself.... cuts tomorrow
Guys & Gals - I have been a lurker on this site for years, have posted a few times, but mostly have been the recipient of some great posts. Tomorrow is the last day of tryouts and my 2012 son is not very confident he will make the cut. He is telling me this is the worst tryout he has ever had and I am quite honestly nearly heartbroken for him. He has been practicing with his 16u travel team all winter, has done extremely well working on his game, been in the cages 3 times a week and working...
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Hey Northeast Summer Coaches...
I always wondered why I had trouble finding teams in the Northeast who would host tournaments during the summer?For many years, our 18U summer program would travel to Denver or Orlando or Panama City Beach or Memphis or Toledo or Evansville or...
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Holding tryouts and Seeking Coaches
We run a competitive (3) skill level team and Wooden Bat Team organization that will play in some tournaments and also against other A+ competition this coming summer starting in June. Our (3) teams are separated as Freshman/JV - Varsity - ...
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Holding tryouts and Seeking Coaches in NJ
We run a competitive (3) skill level team and Wooden Bat Team organization that will play in some tournaments and also against other A+ competition this coming summer starting in June. Our (3) teams are separated as Freshman/JV - Varsity - ...