Tagged With "Academic Index"
Topic
Nick Boothe Fall Baseball Showcases
Nick Boothe Fall Baseball Camps is hosting its annual Fall showcases again this Fall at Virginia Wesleyan College.SESSION #1Dates: Nov 2-4http://vwcathletics.com/sports/bsb/indexSESSION #2Dates: Nov 9-11http://vwcathletics.com/sports/bsb/index
Topic
Links for team websites
Fungo gave me a good idea for a thread when he suggested adding hsbasballweb to a poster's team site.Other than local stuff and news on college and pro signings of former players, these are the links on my son's team's 17U team site. Any other ideas....
Topic
4-seam fastball question
I'm a RH pitcher and grip my 4-seam fastball with the horseshoe facing to the leftdoes it matter if the horseshoe's facing left or right?also I know that your thumb is supposed to be directly under the ball, between your middle and index fingerswhen I...
Topic
D3 official visits and general recruiting anxiety
Hi, Situation: 2015 son wants to use baseball as a way to get into some very selective academic schools. Over the past year, he's attended several academic baseball camps (Showball), three Ivy camps (two at same school), a Stanford and Duke...
Topic
Oh those rules
Our team is involved in a curious clash with the rules, and when folks found out about our little “issue”, several parents contacted me and asked me to explain what the heck was going on. I decided to use the team’s newsletter to attempt to explain something that confuses a lot of people. When I got done I realized just how complicated and overwhelming the rules can be, so I thought since I'd already spent the time writing it for the team, it might benefit someone else out there.
Topic
Arizona Senior All-Academic Tryouts
Hey Everyone.... Just wanted to see if anyone has gone through the tryouts for the Senior All Academic Game. Son is a LHP Senior in So. Calif. Foothill League and was invited to the tryout this coming Thursday, so just wanted to know what to...
Topic
High Academic Baseball
I'm a 2015 Right Handed Pitcher, velocity 84-86 MPH, 2200 on SAT including 800 on math, what are my chances at any Ivy League school or an MIT/JHU?
Topic
D3 Scholarships?
I have a tough situation here. I believe I'm good enough to get looks by some division 3 programmes since I have decent grades and have some tools. Problem is I'm not a citizen of United States and I won't be able to do student loans or any sort of...
Topic
Fun in the Sun Tournament pairings.
Championship will be teams seeded 1-6 at Logan.Consolation at SIUC 7-12 seeding.Challenge Tourney at Carterville 13-18 seeds.Challenge Tourney 2 at Herrin 19-24 seeds.Challenge Tourney 3 at Carbondale 25-30 seeds.Friday July 7th:Logan1-4, 5-6, 7-8,...
Topic
Proper Recieving....
Their are several methods on catching that people have taught and I was wondering which way you guys thought was more effective? Some teach the quarter turn... and then I heard of this other method where I was told the catcher pionts his index finger...
Topic
Need some recruiting help...
Here's the situation... I don't know what camps to attend this summer. I am wondering which will give me the most exposure as from Canada, I can only make the trip down to the states for individual showcases a few times. I wrote my SAT and got a 2240...
Topic
Recruitable at top schools for pitching?
Hello, I am currently a high school sophomore (just turned 16) attending a very competitive public school. My GPA is currently around a 3.95 unweighted (school does not weight), and I'm taking the most advanced classes offered to me. I have yet to...
Topic
Shenandoah University headed for D3 World Series
After being picked to finished 5th in pre-season poll and after much discussion all-season long about having a non-competitive schedule, the Hornets go 4-0 in the South Reg'l tourney in Salisbury, MD this past weekend. Many VA kids on this team.Coach...
Topic
Jamesville-Dewitt HS grad, Matt Davis in D3 World Series
Pictured below, SU's catcher, Scott Lambert and SU's closer, Matt Davis from Jamesville, NYYou can watch LIVE video feed of World Series games thru links on http://suhornets.com/splash/index or www.d3baseball.com
Topic
How do you keep your hand behind the baseball?
I am having trouble staying behind the ball consistently when throwing. Any tips, ideas, drills, or insight on this matter?
With me the ball has the tendency of sailing to the right, with not much behind it, also lacking that feeling where the...
Topic
AABC TEXAS TOURNAMENTS
Hello Coaches, listed below is a tournament AABC is having for Regional and Direct bid National qualifiers. Sunday play has no time limit. 6 or 7 inning games depending on age. May 17-18 AABC Tournaments...
Topic
Injury Advice
My son injured his index finger a week ago,and got it checked out at the doctor today. It is sprained, and the doctor advised to end his basketball season. He said it wont get injured further if he tapes it, but it wont start to heal until he stops...
Topic
Sandy Koufax
I wasn't old enough to see him pitch. However, I have watched several films of him in action. He only really had two pitches, but these were the most amazing pitches I have ever watched. The fastball rised up higher than I have ever witnessed (Don't...
Topic
Good Story About Not Giving Up!
Pursue your dream with courage, prepare your heart with determination. Author unknownhttp://www.chieftain.com/tuesday/sports/index/article/7FrankPASSION - "There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your...
Topic
Building Team Chemistry Part II
I didn't want to hijack TPM's thread so I will ask the question here (with her approval ) .As I watched the Va Tech/FSU football game the other night there was a brief commentary on Bowden's use of drills/games to build team unity. The one they showed...
Topic
Catcher's glove hand injury question
Son plays on a high profile 18 under team. The pitchers usually throw in the 85-90 range. This weekend they played a night game on a field that had poor lighting. Son said he had trouble seeing the ball.Anyway early in the game he caught one that hit...
Topic
NWD schedules
Sherando: http://sherandosports.org/inde...in.team&ID=28393 James Wood: http://www.jameswoodathletics....in.team&ID=28347 Millbrook: http://www.millbrookathletics....in.team&ID=43805 Handley: http://handleypride.org/index....in.team&ID=28793 Skyline: http://www.skylinesports.org/i...in.team&ID=52148
Topic
Social Media/Public perception
I have several examples of good vs. bad social media use, both at the collegiate and professional level, that I would like to share here. Collegiate:Good- Fundraising. For example, Old Dominion and VCU raising money for cancer research in honor...
Topic
Craziest thing witnessed at a game....
The "parents - yikes" thread made me remember the single strangest scene I've ever seen at a game. Bear with me as it's a little long. A 12U player hits a ball that maybe went over the fence or maybe it was a double that bounced over. It was a...
Topic
Blue-Grey at Coastal Carolina
Brutal heat this weekend--heat index in the 115 range. Only 15-18 schools in attendance, but they got all the games in, and the players had a chance to show their stuff. It's all I ever ask. Personally, it might have been better to stay at home, as...
Topic
LABOR DAY TORNAMENT -SCHEDULES
http://eteamz.active.com/LABORDAYTOURNEY/handouts/index...1225&subsite=3355039 1. PRESTONWOOD 2. HEBRON 3. LEWISVILLE 4. DENTON LIBERTY 5. NORTH TEXAS WRANGLERS 6. WYLIE (1) 7. CREEKVEIW 8. DALLAS DRILLERS VARSITY 9. DENTON HIGH (COLT 45'S) 11.EAST TEXAS RED SOX 12.STALLIONS 13. DALLAS PANTHERS 14. WYLIE (2) 15. DALLAS DRILLERS JV 16. HEBRON (2) "Labor Day Classic" North Texas High School Baseball VARSITY and JV DIVISIONS Sept. 2nd - 5th 3 Game Guarantee PRESTONWOOD/HEBRON FIELDS UIL /...
Topic
Best in Virginia Camp/Showcase Week 1!
What a great week. Thanks to CVSting and HokieOne for all the tips. Was able to go every day and have never seen a better instructional camp. The exposure the kids get from all the colleges working the camp and on showcase day is an added plus. ...
Topic
Weather and high school seedings
Has weather placed anyone else's high school program up against a deadline? My son's high school has three days to play three makeup games (lost another day to rain today). District pairings are decided and announced Thursday night. Any games not...
Topic
SportsBelle Classic Tourn Schedule
The current schedule for the SportsBelle Classic Tournament in Knoxville this weekend can be found here: http://boards.coacht.com/index...8174&#entry825638174 . This tournament is sponsored by Farragut HS Baseball and SportsBelle. I tried to reproduce it directly in this forum, but with 5 sites involved, it was hard to make fit. With the expected rain, I'll try my best to post any schedule changes as soon as I can.
Topic
New SAT Reasoning Test scores
Anyone have feedback on what colleges think are "good enough" scores for the new SAT Reasoning Test?I spoke to our HS counselor, and she said the College Board won't have average score ranges until several groups have taken the new test ... like next...
Topic
Daughter's Injury
I contacted Julie and asked her if I might post this here for the membership. My daughter plays college softball and while tossing front toss from about 8 feet, was hit in her right hand by a line drive. The initial evaluation was that she...
Topic
The Comprehensive Nutrition Thread For Athletes
IntroductionDieting is Not Only for the OverweightDiet is a much too often overlooked piece to the baseball puzzle. It is one of the largest factors in developing strength and size, as well as overall health and well being. For us athletes, we want to...
Topic
SPARQ
My son attended a showcase event today where he did the SPARQ evaluation. I watched most of it. It was very well-run. The eval included 1) an electronically timed 30 and 60 yard sprints, 2) a "shuffle" (which involved running 10 feet left, touch the...
Topic
Neat Site to Study and Compare
This site has an index and illustrations. While maybe not quite totally up to date as to all the newest terms, it is fun to compare what you believe now to these descriptions and images. Beginners could gain some insight into terminiology using these...
Topic
Extra Padding for Catcher's Mitt
My son caught much faster pitching this year and I'm sure it will be harder even next year. He occasionally gets popped pretty hard in the normal spot around the base of the index finger.I'm looking for some ideas for additional padding. I've seen...
Topic
Tournament
well we had our tournament this weekend and got 2nd place out of 9 teams, the team we lost to beat us 3 times this summer, but hey we are in a league of juniors and seniors in high school and we were a bunch of freshmen and 3 sophs so i'd say we fared...
Topic
Blister on index finger
I have started to develop blisters on my bottom hand on my middle finger. I'm wondering if it has anything to do with how I hold/swing the bat or me taking 700-800 cuts a week between live BP/cage/tee work and my finger is just developing a caluss.
Topic
Middle School Tryouts
In an attempt to coordinate our baseball philosophy throughout our school system, we are helping out with our Middle School Tryouts. In doing so, we are getting to spend quality time with our coaches down there and have had such a good time with the...
Topic
You think English is easy?
Subject: English - Easy THIS IS GREAT!!! Read all the way to the end...... This took a lot of work to put together!!! You think English is easy? 1) The bandage was wound around the wound. 2) The farm was used to produce produce. 3) The dump was so...
Topic
Question about Professional vs Consumer Catchers Gear
During the season I noticed that the chest protector worn by Giovanni Soto of the Cubs is made by Rawlings, but cannot be found anywhere for sale to the public.The blue Rawlings Chest protector that Soto wore appears to be very thin, and sleak. Also,...
Topic
Website Down Time
On Wednesday March 24th the website host will be migrating this site to new servers and adding new management features. This may (will) result in some down time.Just wanted to let everyone know. Here's a copy of the information from InfoPop. quote:The...
Topic
Coaching idiocy!
The 15 year old son of my significant other was playing in a tournament today. His coach, and I use that term loosely, decides after his team was beaten twice by scores of 16-2 and 16-0, to run the kids for punishment. Now, as a head high school...
Topic
Akadema fielding gloves...
Anyone here tried any of these for their kids? We have the Prying Mantis youth CM and he loves it. I like it because of the extra padding between the thumb and index finger. It seems to help his confidence because the extra padding prevents any sting....
Topic
Perfect Game book is out
Hi High School Baseball Webbers,Some months ago, Julie Sigfrinius graciously allowed me to post a solicitation request for members of the High School Baseball Web for anecdotes, stories and experiences with the showcase giant, Perfect Game USA, for a...
Topic
The Academic Index
This is something more folks should know about. They been told its about grades, this is how it's measured. More money in merit than athletics, if you can get in, and if a coach wants you...The Academic...
Topic
7th Annual Metro Scout League
Tryouts will be held August 19th 4pm at Craig Ranch. Last year we had over 200 show up to the tryout. This year we are expecting more. We will have 40 spots left open. College coaches will be there evaluating and picking the players. If you received...
Reply
Re: Shortstop
A trick my friend taught me, is that when you are fielding ground balls that will be a bang bang play, use your index finger and push into the glove, so it makes a sort of bubble, blocking off the pocket, and field the ground ball, making your pocket very shallow, so it doesn't get lost as easily. Sounds complicated, but I think if you experiment you will see what I'm talking about.
Reply
Re: How do you throw a cutter?
2 seam fingers on top of strings, unequal pressure(lighter) with index finger, no twisting of anything