Tagged With "private lessons"
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"Quote of the Week"...
A great lesson for many of our kids...and especially for some of our baseball parents
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North Texas - Great Hitting Coach!
If you're looking for a GREAT hitting coach I am highly recommending Evan Button. We went for a lesson today and we were very impressed. He will be here until April 16, 2014, when he returns to play ball in Chicago. Below is his...
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Signing day today!
I could have never imagined how proud I would feel today watching my son sign his letter of intent. It has been a roller coaster ride of emotions getting there, but worth every minute. Looking back, I cannot think of anything that we would have...
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Another round ball
Will someone in Chicago please do something about the kinds of people that are coaching girls high school basketball.Hope 106 Noble Street 13King 75 Bronzeville 11Dear Coach: Ever hear of holding the ball against a hapless opponent? Exactly what...
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5 cubs to arbitration?
Can Hendry be this dumb?#1 and #2 starters.The leadoff man.The top bench player, possible starter.The Sox have learned a tough lesson regarding the bad karma created in arbitration...guess the cubs haven't!
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Stars in Jr. High, Not Even Playing Now
I have recently heard that 3 of the best players from my Travel Team from Jr. High will not being playing baseball their Jr. year in High School.One basketball player, one football player and another who apparently will not be able to overcome an...
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In-Game and At-bat Adjustments
Just got back from my son's hitting lesson. He did pretty good but just didn't seem to be "on" today. This got me thinking about what the best advice is for players during an at-bat or during a game when they seem to be slightly off with their...
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Clearinghouse question
Before anyone suggests it, I will call the NCAA Clearinghouse with this question, but thought I would ask here if anyone has experience.My '05 did not register with the Clearinghouse because we knew he would be going to a JUCO and assummed that he...
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Tryout advice
Son's indoor pitching lesson was this afternoon. I tagged along because money was due and that's all I'm good for at this point in his teen-age life. I loved the sign on their wall:TRYOUTS ARE IN THREE WEEKSBE PREPAREDGET A HAIRCUT!
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Pandora's Box
The Mitchell Report has opened it and it's going to get ugly. I have tried to read through what everyone has put so I apologize for putting something some have already said.The two sides don't realize they are in the same boat. MLB is going to try and...
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Memories, lessons and dirt.
My favorite memory of my childhood are the pick up games after school…one ball, one bat, a couple of gloves then playing until it got so dark that no one could see the ball being pitched. I will forever remember the smell of wet leather, dirt...
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Elite Training Academy (Speed/Agility, Strength Training, Hitting)
Hey guys, We are now open and running full speed ahead! We are a group of former and current Professional Athletes, and Strength Coach's that have designed a program for anyone needing to increase speed, quickness, strength, agility, core strength,...
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A lesson - compliments of Patrick Crayton
and the Dallas Cowboys.Rule #1 - If you are a rookie - shut your mouth and play.Rule #2 - If you are going to open your mouth - make sure you dont play like garbage when the game is actually played.Rule # 3 - If you have to open your big mouth - make...
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Typical day in the life of a player
My friend and i were talking about what a day looks like for a collge player. all of you out there with college players all divisions but state your Division to see if there are differences. Highschool players alsoexampleMy son senior in high school;...
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Glove Radar?
Curious if anyone has experience with glove radar. It is my understanding that glove radar measures the speed at which a ball enters the glove and you need to add about 8 mph to that time to get the speed of the ball leaving the players hand. Doing...
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Illinois Indians Travel Baseball Tryouts
The Illinois Indians will be hosting tryouts for the following age levels. Please call David or email to register for tryouts. (847) 722-6850 or indians_baseball@live.com9U 8/23 6pm Thillen's10U 8/23 6pm Thillen's11U 8/24 6pm Thillen's12U 8/24 6pm...
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Dare I?
Know I can't post this on any other forum or I may have the ACLU on my case for humor discrimination ... even though this points out weaknesses for BOTH sexes ...French lesson A language teacher was explaining to her class that in French, nouns,...
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Classroom use?
HS Coaches,How often do you use classroomdiscussion/teaching with your team? What topics do you use/go over during this time?Last year we discussed: 1)specific rules. Each player had previously drawn a rule to research and then present to the team. 2)...
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BJ Upton Busted AGAIN for Not Hustling
Just saw a play in the Rays' game...Upton cranks one off the wall...grandstands a bit at the plate and breaks into a trot...trotting all the way into 2B. Worse yet is he gets TAGGED OUT by Texeira trailing the "runner." Upton did not hustle...did not...
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Get's You Thinking
The thread about contacts got me thinking about 2 different interesting stories this season....1During our travel team winter workouts we did a lot of hitting. One player in particular was having a hard time. He is a very tall 11 year old who has...
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No I" in "Team"??
We all agree there is no "I" in team and we all agree baseball is a team sport. But... are we saying one thing and doing another? We abandon the team to attend showcases. Sure we ask the coach if we can attend, but we still are putting the individual...
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Baseball is a small circle
I have a good friend that scouts for the Chicago Cubs. He coaches a summer fall scout team 18u for the Cubs. He asked me the other day if I was familiar with the College Select team that TR coaches. I told him I was and that I had talked to TR several...
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Pitching lessons and the Varsity Coach
My husband and I had a big discussion today about pitching lessons and what the varsity coach would say about them. Our son is a sophomore, 6'3" LHP. We are not sure yet if he will be on Varsity or JV this year, he was told before Xmas break that he...
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A question for you folks?
There is a kid in our area that is a senior. He has received attention from college scouts, but has not signed with anybody. He worked hard during the winter with his fall team and concentrated on his school work vs working out with the 8-man HS...
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I have been so blessed!
I wanted to share with you something very special from some of my students. My Father-in-Law passed away this past Thursday after a week of extremes for our family. He was as strong as an ox and suddenly Saturday, a week ago, had an aortic aneurysm....
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Big League Egos (unfounded)
There is a trend I've noticed over a period of time with baseball coaches and "baseball people" in general. This doesn't hold true at all times, but there's definitely a corrolation.From shooting Prospect and Showcase (*note, not a promotion here...I...
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Omaha Challenge
Does anyone know where to get a break down / lesson plan of the College Omaha Challenge. I found a ton of stuff on youtube but no web site text on the event.
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Sportsview: Canseco Offers Civics Lesson
Sportsview: Canseco Offers Civics Lessonhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051111/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bbo_...BHNlYwN5bnN1YmNhdA--
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Hitting lesson with a current professional
My name is Tyler Hanover and I am in my off-season for professional baseball and I am giving hitting and fielding lessons in the North Dallas area.Individual, group hitting and fielding lessons from a current professional baseball player. Teaching pro...
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Tough Lessons
My son learned a tough lesson tonight. Things aren't always fair in life. He was the only one of the players on his team not invited to play in Jupiter. He has worked very hard and has been solid defensively but his bat has been off the last couple...
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Hitting lesson north dallas
My name is Tyler Hanover and I am in my off-season for professional baseball and I am giving hitting and fielding lessons in the North Dallas area.Individual, group hitting and fielding lessons from a current professional baseball player. Teaching pro...
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Pursuing your dream...at what expense?
In the discussions about salary and elsewhere, Beenthere has raised legitimate questions about how minor leaguers are compensated, and is it worth it. Without taking a position, it is important to note that the compensation is set by MLB. The players...
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How we use the "gadgets" of hitting
TrHits writes:"very simple-- one on one-- no gimmicks, no gadgets-- one on one explaining and showing to the player ( regardless of age) what he is doing wrong. I agree that kids need plenty of the above but there is a place for training aids....
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Positive Influences
Your son doesn’t have to play college baseball or even be a high school star for you to know he’s above average when it comes to baseball. Ever wonder why? You can almost bet than any player that goes anywhere in baseball has a number of...
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For example...
.I have also seen, as CD commented, some topics where I just can't figure out why it was posted...Goats are easy animals for almost anyone to raise or raise an objection to. They require little time to maintain and take care of. Herding all of them to...
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Adequate Rest Period
My son is throwing at a showcase in a few weeks. Its one of the schools that is high on his list, so we'd obviously like him to do well. It will be on a saturday afternoon. The sunday before (six days prior) he will attend a pitching lesson.I guess my...
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Whoops .... just an idiot
'Idiot' paper notes unusual spelling of Phillies' Domonic BrownBy David BrownThe Bucks (Pa.) Local News is reporting tonight that Phillies fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of 22-year-old prospect Domonic Brown, who had an .880 OPS over three...
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Working with a rival coach.
My son is a HS freshman currently at a very strong baseball school in KY. Talked to his head coach about who should we get to work with his mechanics with his pitching over the current off season. Seems he did not take my question serious. Made one...
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Lessons Learned In Collegiate Summer Wooden Bat League
Our team the Strasburg Express, www.strasburgexpress.com, has finished its first season,and I've completed my first year as General Manager. I thought some lessons I've learned might be of interest:1. Host families are precious gems. (We had a...
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Good NH pitching coach
If anyone is interested in a good NH pitching coach let me know. I know an ex-bigleauger who is a phenomenal pitching instructor that has an indoor pitching and batting facility at his house. He also provides a catcher for each pitching lesson. Please...
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Lesson for High School Players From College Summer Leagues
I notice that am fading further and further from the high school scene as we get deeper and deeper into our Collegiate summer league team in the Valley Baseball League. But I had the thought that after three years as General Manager of a team in the...
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Leadership and Elite Mental Training
Hello all. First, kudos on the new look for HSBBWeb! I wonder how long it's been since I've been on here - updates couldn't have been that long ago. I want to let people know that I do a Leadership and Mental Training class every...
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Summer Coaching Opportunity
The East Coast Whitecaps are looking for a qualified individual that is seeking a coaching opportunity at the 16u and 17u age levels for the summer. It is not limited to only the summer. You will also have the opportunity to become apart of the...
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High School Baseball Politics
I know a lot of people that have experienced the politics of HS baseball and was wondering about others experiences. I agree with the assessment of summer baseball being more important than High School baseball. My son plays high school...
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Elbow bursitis
1st time poster. My son is a freshman & recently made school team; he's a pitcher & MIF. About three weeks ago at travel team practice noticed he wasn't throwing as hard as usual in bullpen. Told me after practice his elbow hurt after he released the...
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Must read = About life not umpires
Every youth player should read this. http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/06/09/most-valuable-lesson-little-league-teaches-kids/
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"...you dont dress like ballplayers"
Well today was my first day in Arizona, it was an off day so i hung out with one of the guys and we went to the mall in Scottsdale. we were goin around lookin at stuff. Well Whittleman decided to get his girl a purse. And this is where the name of...
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Good with Bad
I've started doing a drill with my son where he throws into one of those pitching backstops with a net the size of a typical strike zone. In order to emphasize the importance of throwing strikes and especially first pitch strikes I charge him $1 for...
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Dear Mr. Maddux
You are one of the most successful pitchers that ever played the game.But you dont mess with the Dukie.It's a new lesson that all will have to learn.Consider yourself "Zach-attacked" - and call it an evening.
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Medical Advise (Kind of)
Hers the story:During march i jammed (well i thought) my thumb while giving a friend a high five. It hurt real bad but i had tryouts for JV so i played through it. And i started my 18U team a couple weeks ago. Its been hurting a little lately so i...