The Central Florida Renegades are proud to announce the hiring of George Martin to coach the 16U squad. Coach Martin has been a staple in the 16U baseball world for the past several years competing against the Renegades. In the past he has won the Junior Olympics in Jupiter, Florida among other titles. His past teams have always been able to compete with the 18U programs in the nation.
Coach Martin will be coaching his ninth straight Junior Olympic team this season. He has placed at least one player on the USA Baseball Trial every year with six players making the actual Junior Olympic team and win gold medals.
Coach Martin is currently entering his eighth year as a paid scout for the Atlanta Braves covering the Central Florida area. He previously scouted for the Kansas City Royals for nine years.
Tryout dates for the 2008 season will be announced shortly. All interested 16U and 18U players can contact Coach Martin at 407-339-6769 or Renegades General Manager Bob Pincus at 352-365-6130 for more information. They can also email Coach Pincus at RobPincus@yahoo.com.
Renegades 16U Tentative Schedule
May 24-26 Renegades Classic @ Sanford, FL
May 30-June 1 Florida Classic @ Vero Beach, FL
June 5-8 Renegades Invitational @ Tampa, FL (USF & UT)
June 12-13 UCF TOURNAMENT
June 15-17 Mickey Mantle State Playoffs
June 22-29 Junior Olympics @ Jupiter, FL
July 1-6 Mickey Mantle World Series Qualifier
July 8-14 WWBA 17U Championship @ Marietta, GA
July 16-20 Mickey Mantle Regional @ Douglasville, GA
Aug. 6-10 Mickey Mantle World Series @ McKinney, TX
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