Both myself and my 2013 have been apprehensive since the entire staff (except head coach)took other jobs or resigned from the coaching staff. New staff has 0 years of HS coaching experience. So, yesterday was the big day. Opening of spring practice. Nothing changed. No ground balls, no live hitting, no instruction, no nothin! Are there others out there who feel this way? Kids are chomping at the bit and the adults who are there to lead are to lazy or always have an excuse. Sorry folks but I needed to vent. First official day of practice used to get me fired up and ready for baseball. With this new staff and same old head coach I guess my wood is wet.
quote:Originally posted by nocryinginbaseball:
Both myself and my 2013 have been apprehensive since the entire staff (except head coach)took other jobs or resigned from the coaching staff. New staff has 0 years of HS coaching experience. So, yesterday was the big day. Opening of spring practice. Nothing changed. No ground balls, no live hitting, no instruction, no nothin! Are there others out there who feel this way? Kids are chomping at the bit and the adults who are there to lead are to lazy or always have an excuse. Sorry folks but I needed to vent. First official day of practice used to get me fired up and ready for baseball. With this new staff and same old head coach I guess my wood is wet.
Sorry for your situation. I'd be visiting or dropping a line to the AD while looking for a different baseball opportunity. LOL
Just signed a contract on our house. If the good Lord is willing, we will have the opportunity to look elsewhere this summer. To give you an example of the coaches laziness......he has cancelled games because of a chance of rain in the forecast. Made us look like fools last year when he yells rain out and the sun ends up shining all afternoon. He cancels practice if the fog rolls in! Talks about how they probably will not practice on such and such day because they are calling for a 20% chance of snow. No sour grapes here as my son has started his freshman and sophomore years and was all-region last year. I just worry about 3-4 months with little or no instruction. What kind of feedback will this coach give when colleges call and ask questions? I have left his contact information off several college questionnaires because of this. Thanks for allowing me to vent. Hopefully i can share good news tonight or first thing in the morning.
nocrying: then what the heck did they do for about 2 to 2 and half hours??? (and good luck on the house thing; that can be stressful)
Coach tells them how cool and tough he used to be "back in the day". Then tells them how they need to be cool and tough like him. Then he will go through and let everyone know what they are doing wrong in their life and how to fix it. After that he will tell each one how good they can be if they will just listen to him. Takes up a good part of an hour then you have bullpens and some running.....time to go home! No practice over two hours and still have not swung a bat 3 days into pre-season.
First preseason tournament is on WED!!! Games on wed, thurs,Fri and Sat. Life is good.
First scrimmage yesterday. Team looked pretty good considering alot of young players. Son went 2-2 and threw one out.
Season starts tomorrow! Glad they are on spring break, he wouldn't have been able to concentrate in class.
Season starts tomorrow! Glad they are on spring break, he wouldn't have been able to concentrate in class.
Spring break in February?
Am I missing something here? lol
Am I missing something here? lol
quote:Originally posted by Doughnutman:
First preseason tournament is on WED!!! Games on wed, thurs,Fri and Sat. Life is good.
You guys are sooooo lucky! Or smart
I moved from Georgia to the Great White North. We have 1st practice on 3/19
Still not swung a bat. Coach seems very un-interested. How dis-heartening. Good luck to all those out there preparing for their season. This is really unfair to all the kids wanting to play at the next level. Mine comes home and reality has finally set in. He says, "We have all the talent in the world but no one to teach us or lead us".
nocryinginbaseball - that is too bad about the new coaching staff and their lack of initiative. I would encourage your son to step up to the leadership role. Maybe offer up a Sat or Sun trip to the local batting cage to him and some of his teammates. Good team bonding, swinging bats and just plain fun.
First game last night. Team lost 10-6, other team just jacked our pitching. Son went 3-3 with couple rbi's. Game 2 tomorrow.
Bballman we played West Forsyth, I know they are in your region.
Bballman we played West Forsyth, I know they are in your region.
quote:Originally posted by lodi14:quote:Originally posted by Doughnutman:
First preseason tournament is on WED!!! Games on wed, thurs,Fri and Sat. Life is good.
You guys are sooooo lucky! Or smart
You guys are soooooo lucky. Ours starts on Monday.
May have some snow on the ground too. This will weed out the pretenders for sure.
quote:Originally posted by Mizzoubaseball:quote:Originally posted by bacdorslider:
Our try-outs were last July.....then when school start they start working out and lifting as a team, and long tossing until Jan. then the first of Jan. they start slowly working off the mound with specific drills for each position. And batting practice......continue the running and hit the dirt in Feb....play March April, and May...
Tryouts in July? How does that work, exactly? By the first day of school, is the starting rotation and starting lineup already set? Wouldnt incoming Freshmen still be playing 14U ball and that get in the way? What about if the other classes are still doing travel tournaments that could affect their ability to tryout? What if I move into your school district next week? Is my son out of luck or can he still tryout? And if he can still tryout, what happens if he ends up being your best pitcher and player, do they cut a kid?
Dont think I am slamming you, or that you have to answer every question. I'm trying to put this with my son's school team and dont know how tryouts 8 months before the games start can be benefitial.
Well that's the schedule we always use,try-outs are in late July school starts in August. ( modified schedule) of course if a player is playing football or basketball they are not involved until those sports conclude. The starting rotation is not set until March. Most all of the work prior to March is done in the weight room and outside, and the barn doing drills, getting stronger..... players can still play fall baseball on travel teams as long as there are not more than 4 players from any one high school on a travel team. State rule.
If your son moves in he can try-out for the team in early Feb ( they have another try-out , but I have not seen many make it.) I guess if you move in during the season you can have a personal try-out. I have never seen a kid that made the team in July get cut do to another player coming in late. I feel the benifit to this is you are molding the players early and getting stronger faster etc...
It works we have won the sectional playoffs 8 out of the last 10 years, been to state 4 out of the past 5 years. In that period of time (10 years) over 75 players have signed a college deal, and 15 of them were top Div 1 schools. We have serveral that are playing in the minors.
I have noticed on this board that a lot of schools do not get started as early as we do.
It’s the first day of HS Baseball here in Maryland. We had our first phase of tryouts this morning (Thursday March 1st) because of late parent teacher conferences. My freshman son arrived at 9:45 on the turf football field to run 60's and a simulated 1st to 3rd. It was sunny and 55 degrees. What a beautiful day. 45 players for 28 spots. Ouch! The waiting over the next few days will be painful.
Opening day was yesterday for my son's high school.They prevailed 4-3 and my son hit his first high school homerun 
They play 3 games in four days this week. I believe all high schools in San Diego County will be in action by this Saturday.
GO SAINTS !
They play 3 games in four days this week. I believe all high schools in San Diego County will be in action by this Saturday.GO SAINTS !
Varsity cuts were made yesterday and now they are finalizing the positions and lineup.
First preseason game is in 15 days. Not that anyone in our family is counting. The side-by-side scorebook for the new season should arrive on my doorstep today
First preseason game is in 15 days. Not that anyone in our family is counting. The side-by-side scorebook for the new season should arrive on my doorstep today
Sounds like all of the states are starting to ramp up there high school seasons! Down in Florida we are a couple of week into the season! So far i have seen some very competitive games, with some good prospects. Came across this article on a website thought i would share, talks about taking advantage of your high school season! http://recruitingcycle.com/max...-high-school-season/ Good luck to everyone
One week until pitchers and catchers start workouts here. So slow getting here!
Being the father of three boys can just be so freaking awesome. Having girls wasn't in the cards for me. My two oldest boys have played travel baseball since they were fairly young. They've both won state championships and even a national WWBA championship along the way. My youngest son (hs freshmen) never had the interest or desire to play travel baseball or very competitive baseball at a young age as his older brothers, until now.
This summer his attitude changed on a dime, when he finally played on a decent rec team that made an incredible run and won his Rec League championship. He had the time of his life on this team, and played a big role in their success. That taste of success changed everything on a dime. At that moment, my son decided he wanted to play high school baseball. He worked out hard this fall and winter, went to open gyms sponsored by his school. He did a Fall winter camp (10 weeks long) to work on his mechanics and learn to throw a new pitch. He did everything possible to get ready for high school tryouts. His high school is one of the best baseball programs in the state. I thought he had a shot, and my wife thought he didn't have a prayer. He made the first cut after 3 days, and had a very good tryout to that point. They continued tryouts until the next Monday because of weather. He had to wait all weekend, and then pitch on Monday. He didn't do well on Monday and thought he blew his slim chance. He was really bummed out when I got home from work. I told him to relax, and that sometimes it isn't what you do, it is what you don't do and how you handle yourself. So, we drive up to the school at 8pm to see the final roster posted on the baseball ticket booth. He approaches the list looking for his number, and then this huge "Grinch who stole Christmas grin" just comes across his face. He runs to the car to tell me he made the team. I admit it...my eyes got a little moist. I can't tell you how happy I am for my kid. Finally, it is his turn to shine. He knows he has a lot of work to do, but he is going to get a shot at high school baseball success. I have one playing in college and another playing HS Varsity, but NOTHING compares to my freshmen JV player. I'm so proud of him. He is doing it his way.
This summer his attitude changed on a dime, when he finally played on a decent rec team that made an incredible run and won his Rec League championship. He had the time of his life on this team, and played a big role in their success. That taste of success changed everything on a dime. At that moment, my son decided he wanted to play high school baseball. He worked out hard this fall and winter, went to open gyms sponsored by his school. He did a Fall winter camp (10 weeks long) to work on his mechanics and learn to throw a new pitch. He did everything possible to get ready for high school tryouts. His high school is one of the best baseball programs in the state. I thought he had a shot, and my wife thought he didn't have a prayer. He made the first cut after 3 days, and had a very good tryout to that point. They continued tryouts until the next Monday because of weather. He had to wait all weekend, and then pitch on Monday. He didn't do well on Monday and thought he blew his slim chance. He was really bummed out when I got home from work. I told him to relax, and that sometimes it isn't what you do, it is what you don't do and how you handle yourself. So, we drive up to the school at 8pm to see the final roster posted on the baseball ticket booth. He approaches the list looking for his number, and then this huge "Grinch who stole Christmas grin" just comes across his face. He runs to the car to tell me he made the team. I admit it...my eyes got a little moist. I can't tell you how happy I am for my kid. Finally, it is his turn to shine. He knows he has a lot of work to do, but he is going to get a shot at high school baseball success. I have one playing in college and another playing HS Varsity, but NOTHING compares to my freshmen JV player. I'm so proud of him. He is doing it his way.
Fenwaysouth, great story! I always love to hear things like this.
Best of luck to him, and his two brothers.
Best of luck to him, and his two brothers.
Thats great Fenway - Congrats to your son!
Fenway-
Congrats to your youngest, that is a great story. As a father of three boys I also see it as great testimony to letting your youngest find his own way and not feel pressure to automatically follow in older brothers footsteps.
By letting him find his own way, he discovered the joy of baseball by himself, on his own terms. For me that is a wonderful lesson for all.
In our family our youngest is a hs soph and is busy preparing for his high school production of Le Miserables this weekend. That is his joy and I'm very happy he found his way to his interests without feeling the need to follow his older brother's athletic interests.
Enjoy the Spring!
Congrats to your youngest, that is a great story. As a father of three boys I also see it as great testimony to letting your youngest find his own way and not feel pressure to automatically follow in older brothers footsteps.
By letting him find his own way, he discovered the joy of baseball by himself, on his own terms. For me that is a wonderful lesson for all.
In our family our youngest is a hs soph and is busy preparing for his high school production of Le Miserables this weekend. That is his joy and I'm very happy he found his way to his interests without feeling the need to follow his older brother's athletic interests.
Enjoy the Spring!
Thanks Mizzouball, bballdad2016 and igball I really appreciate it. We are so excited he has found something that has grabbed his interest, and it won't let go. He goes to a different high school than his older brothers, so this is his opportunity to be his own man.
quote:Originally posted by fenwaysouth:
Thanks Mizzouball, bballdad2016 and igball I really appreciate it. We are so excited he has found something that has grabbed his interest, and it won't let go. He goes to a different high school than his older brothers, so this is his opportunity to be his own man.
Great story. Thanks for sharing.
Life is good, Fenway!
Thanks for uplifting story.
Thanks for uplifting story.
quote:He approaches the list looking for his number, and then this huge "Grinch who stole Christmas grin" just comes across his face. He runs to the car to tell me he made the team. I admit it...my eyes got a little moist.
Great Story Fenway, moments like that do not happen every day! Enjoy the season!
FenwaySouth,
Awesome. Just stinkin awesome. He found the fire in his belly on his own. We've all seen those kids who were pushed before they wanted it, and quit the sport because of it. Way to let him set his own pace. Can't wait to read the updates.
Awesome. Just stinkin awesome. He found the fire in his belly on his own. We've all seen those kids who were pushed before they wanted it, and quit the sport because of it. Way to let him set his own pace. Can't wait to read the updates.
Congrats Fenway! Sounds like you'll be juggling your baseball schedules for years to come!
Many thanks BaseballmomandCEP, Tooster, twotex and Bb4me. I can't wait for their games to start this week.
Your sounding more and more like a real New Englander every day!
We get to see the high schoolers during the week and the college pitcher on (some) weekends. It is a great problem to have.
quote:twotex said....Just stinkin awesome
Your sounding more and more like a real New Englander every day!
quote:Bb4me said...Sounds like you'll be juggling your baseball schedules for years to come!
We get to see the high schoolers during the week and the college pitcher on (some) weekends. It is a great problem to have.
I'm happy for him. Good Luck to Conner this year. It was great seeing you the other day at the UVA game.
Great story Fenway!
There's nothing wrong with letting kids do it "their" way.
BTW, I would take 3 boys for one girl!
There's nothing wrong with letting kids do it "their" way.
BTW, I would take 3 boys for one girl!
Have to share . . .
2013 really stepped up his off-season workouts, lessons, and training. Speed, strength, pitching, and hitting were all expected to show marked improvement.
Learned last week he's the #1 pitcher. First game out of the chute over the weekend was a 0.00 ERA complete game and the game-winning RBI.
When he got home his exact words? "Next year I'm doing all that off-season work again, and more if I can. It obviously really pays off!"
Don't you just love it when they can actually see it for themselves?
2013 really stepped up his off-season workouts, lessons, and training. Speed, strength, pitching, and hitting were all expected to show marked improvement.
Learned last week he's the #1 pitcher. First game out of the chute over the weekend was a 0.00 ERA complete game and the game-winning RBI.
When he got home his exact words? "Next year I'm doing all that off-season work again, and more if I can. It obviously really pays off!"
Don't you just love it when they can actually see it for themselves?
Conrats 2013 Parent. Glad the first game went great and hope the rest of them do as well.
KCDawgjr was supposed to play his first high school (Freshman team) game today - a doubleheader. He's all set to make his debut at SS and in the two hole. However, Mother Nature has other ideas.
It has been perfect weather for the last two weeks. In fact, his team hasn't missed a single practice to the weather since they started tryouts a few weeks ago. But it looks like that all ends today. 90% chance of rain starting around 2 PM means no games today and probably not the rest of the week. They haven't cancelled them yet, so he's already dressed and pacing the house (off this week for Spring Break) incessantly checking the school web page to see if they've been called yet.
Oh well, I'll hope for the best but prepare to wait at least another week to see his debut.
KCDawgjr was supposed to play his first high school (Freshman team) game today - a doubleheader. He's all set to make his debut at SS and in the two hole. However, Mother Nature has other ideas.
It has been perfect weather for the last two weeks. In fact, his team hasn't missed a single practice to the weather since they started tryouts a few weeks ago. But it looks like that all ends today. 90% chance of rain starting around 2 PM means no games today and probably not the rest of the week. They haven't cancelled them yet, so he's already dressed and pacing the house (off this week for Spring Break) incessantly checking the school web page to see if they've been called yet.
Oh well, I'll hope for the best but prepare to wait at least another week to see his debut.
Son is a senior this year. Although he has played varsity as a pitcher since he was a soph - he has never had a "normal season" as a position player. No worries as a soph as he was a Varsity player in the starting rotation. As a junior the seniors played in front of him as he DH'd some when not pitching. Holding our breath as senior season unfolds - but it appears that he will be playing defense - 2 games so far. In practice - 2 scrimmages - and 2 games he has seen P, DH, LF, 3B and ss. So likely no regular position (or "normal season" as a position player) - but it is great to see him in the field and getting regular at bats! Patience is a virtue I guess. So glad spring season has started. Play Ball!!!
quote:Originally posted by KC Dawg:
Conrats 2013 Parent. Glad the first game went great and hope the rest of them do as well.
KCDawgjr was supposed to play his first high school (Freshman team) game today - a doubleheader. He's all set to make his debut at SS and in the two hole. However, Mother Nature has other ideas.
It has been perfect weather for the last two weeks. In fact, his team hasn't missed a single practice to the weather since they started tryouts a few weeks ago. But it looks like that all ends today. 90% chance of rain starting around 2 PM means no games today and probably not the rest of the week. They haven't cancelled them yet, so he's already dressed and pacing the house (off this week for Spring Break) incessantly checking the school web page to see if they've been called yet.
Oh well, I'll hope for the best but prepare to wait at least another week to see his debut.
Oh, when Mother Nature has other plans!!! I can picture him pacing now . . .
2013 came home furious that they can't practice outside today because of heavy rains this morning. I told him the one certainty in life is that you cannot control the weather.
Hope your son gets on a field soon!
quote:Originally posted by 2013 Parent:
Have to share . . .
2013 really stepped up his off-season workouts, lessons, and training. Speed, strength, pitching, and hitting were all expected to show marked improvement.
Learned last week he's the #1 pitcher. First game out of the chute over the weekend was a 0.00 ERA complete game and the game-winning RBI.
When he got home his exact words? "Next year I'm doing all that off-season work again, and more if I can. It obviously really pays off!"
Don't you just love it when they can actually see it for themselves?
2013 played in his 1st Varsity game & 1st game of his team's season, today. They started off with the 1st run, opponents tied it up. They held them. Brought in to pitch in the B/6th. 1. He caught the line drive at him. 2 & 3 / K's. B/7th - 1,2 & 3 / K's. Top of 8th / extra Inning: he bunted, made it to 1st, stole 2nd, next batter got a S, & brought 2013 home. Proved to be the games winning run, after the B/ 8th, 2013 - 1. K, 2. Full Count / Walk, 3 & 4 - K's! Game over & his 1st Varsity W! Very windy & 1st game of season, they did pretty well. It was fun to watch! Gonna have his 1st area city newspaper write-up, with him in it, in the morning! 
Sounds like a great game. Congratulations to your son. I wish I could figure out how to insert the smiley faces. If I was technically literate I would send back a "party," but this will have to do.
Well-- I made an old fashioned smiley face with a : and ) and a face ocurred. I'm feeling cool. Still don't know how to do anything else. (Gonna try a colon and ( ) 