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Official page of #Cougar9 Baseball. NC Coastal 3A Conference.

[Croatan Baseball @BaseballCroatan]

Uni Reveal for 2023 Home Opener #FridayNightWhites Thank you to Tanner Kelly with Chase Visuals for creating this for us!

[Matthew McCray @MatthewMcCray27]

Matthew McCray
Ht: 5’ 10” Wt: 175

Freshman season highlights:

21.1 IP
29 SO
2.95 ERA
1.36 WHIP
.231 BAA
12.23 K/9

@ArmoryFlorida @RandySullivanPT @FlatgroundApp @pdc_baseball

[Croatan Baseball @BaseballCroatan]

Great opportunity for a great young man!

[Nathan Michalowicz @n_michalowicz24]

Great weekend with the @_thedirtbags going 5-7 with 3 walks! Looking forward to Atlanta next! @Will_James_21 @BaseballCroatan @BUncommitted #uncommited

[Nathan Michalowicz @n_michalowicz24]

2-3 with a double in Today’s 2-0 win! @_thedirtbags @BaseballCroatan @BUncommitted #uncommitted

[Nathan Michalowicz @n_michalowicz24]

Thank you @PG_Coastal! @_thedirtbags @BaseballCroatan @BUncommitted #uncommitted

[Croatan Baseball @BaseballCroatan]

The #DiamondCougars were represented well in the 2023 BODYARMOR State Games! Players @liamm3o and Broderyk Miller, as well as Coach Josh Shaffer had the privilege to represent Region 2 in Charlotte this week. Thank you @StateGamesNC for the opportunity!

[Nathan Michalowicz @n_michalowicz24]

Junior Season Highlights. Coastal 3A All-Conference
@_thedirtbags @BaseballCroatan @TheDavisAcademy @BUncommitted @Will_James_21

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Championship Teams have Winning Mindsets.

Do you have the Mindset of a Champion?

[Patrick Jones @pjonesbaseball]

The Mental Game

Everyone says it's important

But how do you 'work' on it?

Let's dive in:

[Jeff Janssen @janssenleader]

IF YOU WANT TO BE GREAT:

✅ DO MORE than show up for practice
✅ DO MORE than what's expected
✅ DO MORE than your opponents
✅ DO MORE than go thru the motions
✅ DO MORE than the bare minimum

#DoMoreToBeGreat

#CultureWins

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Nick Saban may be the Best College Football Coach of All-Time. Here is a glimpse into his coaching genius…

[Trent Mongero @CoachMongero]

Not sure why some players still don’t get it? And why is it so important to get? Because doing certain things around the “diamond” are a bad look. They scream “selfish”or “look at me,” or “poor team culture.” Fair or unfair, they just do.

They are also frowned upon by most recruiters and scouts. There is a time and a place for some of the following, but not when preparing to play a game or even at a team practice.

My opinion, of course….

But here are a few things to get….

- No headphones when stretching, throwing, taking BP, pre-game In/out, or during any other team activity. Save them for the bus.

- Crocks or sliders on your feet anywhere while you are preparing to compete. Cages, stretching, throwing, etc. Put cleats or turfs on as soon as you get inside the field and save the rest for the bus or hotel.

- Rolling shirt sleeves up into a make shift tank top during stretching, BP, In/out or game. Save that for the beach.

- Hanging around the ball field with your game jersey or undershirt untucked. Look like a player at all times at the ball park or take off your jersey until it’s time to put it on right.

- Wearing baseball pants without a belt. Again, look like a ball player and part of the team.

- Dugout team chants or chirping at opponents. This includes personal verbal attacks on anyone. Stay focused on your teammates. It’s that simple.

- Kneeling or sitting down on the field during mound visits or pitching changes. Are you really that tired and lazy you have to take a knee during the game?

- Talking to friends or parents outside the fence during the game. This should be obvious, but I still see it happen regularly. Stay focused on the game and winning.

- Sending parents or friends off to concessions during games. Be prepared with food and drink before the game starts.

- What did I forget?

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

10 Things ALL Teammates Can Do

1. Be on Time
2. Be Coachable
3. Be Engaged
4. Support your Teammates
5. Be an Energy Giver
6. Keep a Positive Attitude
7. Give your Best Effort
8. Respect Others
9. Be an Encourager
10. Be a Good Role Model

[Matt Pagni @CoachPags775]

WHY BUNT WITH RUNNER ON 2B & 0 OUTS?

✅Fly out to the OF scores the run
✅Drawn in infield opens up holes
✅Bunt isn’t always a guaranteed out & forces an athletic play = heightens likelihood of throw away
✅Wild pitch, balk, or pass ball scores a run
✅Squeeze
#BuntLife

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Are you Selfish or Selfless?

SELFISH players:

🔻Talk about self
🔻Me > We
🔻Want attention
🔻Fixed mindset
🔻Are not coachable

SELFLESS players:

➕ Are humble
➕ We > Me
➕ Shift attention to the team
➕ Growth mindset
➕ Are coachable

Be a SELFLESS player.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

“No Deposit - No Return.”

When others have success, most people do not see the Grind.

They do not see the hard work, sacrifice, commitment, habits, and dedication.

The great ones know…

The PROCESS is the PRIZE.

They love the Process. They love the Grind.

[Nathan Michalowicz @n_michalowicz24]

3-run HR today 💣
@_thedirtbags @BUncommitted @BaseballCroatan @TheDavisAcademy #uncommitted

[Pitching Coach "U" @PitchingCoachU]

There are multiple ways to be a successful pitcher.

BUT…

There are 3 things GREAT pitchers have in common.

To be GOOD, master 2 out of the 3:

🧵

@FlatgroundApp

[Croatan Baseball @BaseballCroatan]

GAME DAY! The Diamond Cougars went 2-1 at the Battle for Big Rock with walk-off victories over Havelock and East Duplin. We return to 3A Coastal conference play today. Home vs. Dixon. Varsity @ 4pm. JV follows. @Dixon_Baseball9