I am looking for an elite program to play for next summer. Just wondering if anyone had any information regarding the blues program
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Reggies1970,
Welcome to the site. If you look at the top of this page and click on "Find", you can then write in Norwood Blues, double click and there will be a bunch of items for you to read.
Good luck!
Welcome to the site. If you look at the top of this page and click on "Find", you can then write in Norwood Blues, double click and there will be a bunch of items for you to read.
Good luck!
Reggie This much i can tell you ... If you are fortunate enough to hook up with the Blues you will find Rich Pildes to be an excellent coach who demands nothing less than 100 percent out of his players.
sulltiger24.....
He is also a difficult coach to play for in as much as he has embarassed players, on the field during a game, shown disrespect for the game, umpires and teams by being late out of the dugout between innings when he is to take-up his position at third base. You make a mistake and you are pulled from the game, and on ocassion, during the half inning.
He is a hard coach to play for who has his favorites. Expect to play the 'bench position' unless you are one of the "chosen ones"!!!!!
My opinion of him after watching at least a dozen games. Sorry, but that's what I saw!!!!!!
He is also a difficult coach to play for in as much as he has embarassed players, on the field during a game, shown disrespect for the game, umpires and teams by being late out of the dugout between innings when he is to take-up his position at third base. You make a mistake and you are pulled from the game, and on ocassion, during the half inning.
He is a hard coach to play for who has his favorites. Expect to play the 'bench position' unless you are one of the "chosen ones"!!!!!
My opinion of him after watching at least a dozen games. Sorry, but that's what I saw!!!!!!
boomeril,
with your comments, you are surly to turn reggie another direction. at that level most coaches expect a lot.
with your comments, you are surly to turn reggie another direction. at that level most coaches expect a lot.
Reggies, I started a forum a while ago that has a ton of replies, thats the forum u should check out.
reg,
i can tell you that i have seen norwood play too. rich does expect 100% from his players. some don't like it and leave and some stay. every coach playing this level of play expects a lot from his players. i guess the question you need to ask is, i will play top quality teams and get exposure at the same time. there are many programs out there to look at. you need to choose the one that is right for you.
i can tell you that i have seen norwood play too. rich does expect 100% from his players. some don't like it and leave and some stay. every coach playing this level of play expects a lot from his players. i guess the question you need to ask is, i will play top quality teams and get exposure at the same time. there are many programs out there to look at. you need to choose the one that is right for you.
This is exactly why you need to see a coach coach in order to get a feel for whether you want to play for them or not. I'm a yeller and a screamer. Many don't like it. I'm also a lets have a hug and you did well. Many don't see that side. I'd bet the majority of kids appreciate the mix. Naturally, some won't and I wouldn't be a good coach for them. JMHO!
It is difficult to get a real read on a coach from the outside. I didn't think much of Tom Matsie's style from the outside. My son got the opportunity to play for him and loved it. As a parent, he looked a lot different on the "inside". Try to talk to kids who have played for a guy. That is the best measure.
Great advice - by all means talk to some of the kids involved in the program.
to all,
very valid points....the kids are the ones who have the skinny....then go with your heart...it has to be the best situation for you and not of anyone else....
very valid points....the kids are the ones who have the skinny....then go with your heart...it has to be the best situation for you and not of anyone else....
Reggies1970,
My son has played for Norwood and Rich. Yes, he can be rather intense at times, what coach is not, at times. Have players left because of this, yes. Have players stayed, yes. Have I seen a player be removed during an inning, yes, but that was because he came out not prepared to play, thus letting down the coach and most of all his teammates. Basically, just gave up because things were not, at the time, going his way. As others on this topic have stated, the best way is to hear it from the players themselves. Hopefully, you have received this information via this site or better yet, in a PM. Good luck…
My son has played for Norwood and Rich. Yes, he can be rather intense at times, what coach is not, at times. Have players left because of this, yes. Have players stayed, yes. Have I seen a player be removed during an inning, yes, but that was because he came out not prepared to play, thus letting down the coach and most of all his teammates. Basically, just gave up because things were not, at the time, going his way. As others on this topic have stated, the best way is to hear it from the players themselves. Hopefully, you have received this information via this site or better yet, in a PM. Good luck…
hegonein2005.....
I totally agree, and also with 'breaker' and 'smokeyboy'! I know most coaches can and have had those moments of having to gain the attention of their players, if you understand what I'm saying. But, I don't believe in mass punishment either. Yes, pull the player out of the game during the half inning (pitchers aren't included in this scenario), not while the inning is in progress because he mishandled a ball or two.
As far as the program is concerned, you want to be playing and not be sitting on the bench. There are many fine travel teams and clubs that will gain you exposure, some more than others because of where they travel to, but you will gain exposure and experience with any good team.
Work hard and stay focused. That's what will get the attention of coaches and scouts. Having some ability will help as well.
I totally agree, and also with 'breaker' and 'smokeyboy'! I know most coaches can and have had those moments of having to gain the attention of their players, if you understand what I'm saying. But, I don't believe in mass punishment either. Yes, pull the player out of the game during the half inning (pitchers aren't included in this scenario), not while the inning is in progress because he mishandled a ball or two.
As far as the program is concerned, you want to be playing and not be sitting on the bench. There are many fine travel teams and clubs that will gain you exposure, some more than others because of where they travel to, but you will gain exposure and experience with any good team.
Work hard and stay focused. That's what will get the attention of coaches and scouts. Having some ability will help as well.
I know firsthand from my playing days with Rich that he can be a real stickler at times . But that being said, he knows the game as well as anybody and knows how to continue teaching and stressing the fundamentals which will keep his players on their toes at all times. If you can deal with his personality, then it will all be good .
uppercut,
nicely stated.
nicely stated.
All I know is they are one of the best programs around in the chicagoland area
reg,
did you hook up with a team yet??? did you take a look at the blues????
did you hook up with a team yet??? did you take a look at the blues????
My son was fortunate enough to play for the Blues. It was a great opportunity to play with and against some of the top talent in the area. I think Coach Pildes does an outstanding job. I would encourage you to pursue a spot on the Blues roster.
Rich is one of the best in the business