Neal Mattes

Husband & Father; P/T Instructor Academy Baseball, A/C: Durham College , Sinclair SS, Kendal Sr & Ontario Youth Team. Former INF/OF Dev Coach Toronto Mets

[Neal Mattes @CoachNeal89]

@Zara_588 Looks like a “recessed” or canned light above the menu board.

[Al Bezaire @AlBezaireLC]

Going to post this again. Just under a month away! Looking forward to a great day of baseball and raising funds for the @bwhfoundation Cancer Clinic Re-development campaign. The event has really taken off and cannot wait to see the final tally! @TheOCAA

[Neal Mattes @CoachNeal89]

@BallMechanic You’ve always carried yourself with class and done so much for this game and community. No one should have to deal with that kind of disrespect. Proud to know you and grateful for everything you’ve given. You’re stepping away with your head high — as you should.

[Baseball Ontario @BaseballOntario]

2025 Team Ontario Youth Team Tryouts

The Ontario Youth Team will be looking to repeat as Gold Medalists at the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador!

Learn More and Register ➡️ https://t.co/FtQA6ss3Bw

[Patrick Jones @pjonesbaseball]

Batting Practice & The Game

The results of 1 don’t always mean anything to the other

* Hitters can have a bad BP and rake in the game.
* Hitters can hit well in BP and not perform at 7:00.

Don’t let BP change how you feel about yourself as a hitter

[Durham College Men’s Baseball @DC_Mens_Bball]

A couple of outstanding baseball tidbits. MLB umpire Angel Hernandez has retired and the Durham Lords Varsity Baseball team has announced their tryouts for the 2024 baseball season.

[Durham College @durhamcollege]

On May 5, Durham College (DC) marks National Day of Awareness and Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People to remember and honour those who have been taken as a result of gender-based and racialized violence in Canada. #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S

[Durham College Lords @DurhamLords]

We're in the final week of the auction! Lots of new items up for bidding.

Make sure to get your bid in by March 31 at 8:00 PM to support the Ken Babcock Athletic Scholarship Fund and our varsity-athletes!

https://t.co/HgJb3QYZQ4

[Baseball Ontario @BaseballOntario]

2024 Ontario Youth Team Tryouts 🚨

The Ontario Youth Team will be looking to three-peat as Gold Medalists at the 2024 Canada Cup in Fort McMurray AB, August 7-11! Tryouts will begin April 19th, 2024 in Oakville & April 26, 2024 in Oshawa.

Learn More ➡️ https://t.co/MIbQyFSB6l

[Childrens Heartbeat @Chldns_Hrtbeat]

It's World Down Syndrome Day⭐
This year's theme is #EndTheStereotypes The 'Lots Of Socks' campaign is a fun and easy way to raise awareness. Wear your brightest and boldest socks 🌈 We want to see your rocking your socks so tag us in your pics📸
CHT Team❤️
#WorldDownSyndromeDay

[Durham College Lords @DurhamLords]

Durham College celebrated 63 student-athletes on Wednesday with academic awards for the 2023-24 year! Congratulations on all of your achievements.

[Perry Scott @perryscott012]

Want a chance to represent @BaseballOntario at the 2024 Canada Cup?

All tryout information can be found below:
https://t.co/1HcUjtv6T2

[J-G Larocque @JGLarocque1]

Check in!

[Brandon Guyer - Major League Mindset @BrandonGuyer]

Ballplayers out there: Do you have set pre-game, in-game and post-game routines? If not, know that you’re truly leaving things up to chance, rather than stacking the odds in your favor.

A set pre-game routine routine will lead to you going into competition energized, confident and prepared. (Breathwork/Meditation/Visualization was my go-to)

Set in-game routines will lead to you slowing the game down, playing in the present-moment and quickly bouncing back from adversity when it comes your way. (Pre-pitch, flip the switch and flush-it routines were my favorite)

A set post-game routine is all about reflecting on your performance, leaving success notes for your future self, and moving on to the next task at hand in life. (journaling was my go-to)

[Durham College Lords @DurhamLords]

“When we make athlete mental health a priority; when we have a proper understanding of how to best support athletes; and when we pay careful attention to the environments in which they exist, we will see athletes thrive."

@DurhamCollege • @HoneAthletics

https://t.co/9Hy908UWXe

[Ryan Johansen 🥩🦶🏻🎙️🧠📔 @RPJ1317]

I know many dads who are great at using athletics to build stronger relationships and improve their child’s skills.

While maybe the majority tell me “I’m just dad, they don’t listen to me”

Here is what I’ve noticed the successful ones do 🧵

[Neal Mattes @CoachNeal89]

@Harry__Faulkner Move over, The Proclaimers! 🎶 I’d walk 500 miles for a Gryfe’s bagel – #BagelGoals

[Baseball Ontario @BaseballOntario]

Today and every day, we take a stand to support LGBTQ youth and guard against bullying. No one should be bullied or called names simply for being who they are. That’s why we are wearing purple for #SpiritDay today.

[Durham College Lords @DurhamLords]

Cole Cote has earned player of the year honours and Nick King is named the OCAA's top pitcher as six @DurhamCollege players take home awards for the 2023 men's baseball season.

https://t.co/dsWVTaE8kc