Rick Ringer

UMd, Ryken HS Alum
Coaching high school & youth levels since 1995.
Over 65 former players have played college ball.
Color analyst Gulf Coast Sports Network

[Rick Ringer @OldScoolCoach]

@taylorjlyons And you called him to ask? Have you need around the game at all? Have you ever heard of NIL? Care to research how little money Swope has to work with? The days of getting a freshman and getting 4-5 years to develop them are gone. You now have 1 year and high bidder wins. Period.

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@MrBaseball2374 @Seth_3773 Tampa? Until recently they were the best team in baseball

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@BrodyMarks_2027 @LOLHS_Baseball @5StarMafiaTampa @PSBaseballScout @JUBaseball Oh I can't wait to check this out. I wonder if there will be live streaming video?

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@michaelkenrick1 @Max_Mcfarland5 @MattSwope19 @CoachLeoni

[Mike Franklin-Author @Author_CoachF]

NEVER STOP COACHING!
Even when the sky is falling and no one else sees hope, believe in what you’re doing🔥🔥🔥

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@LegKickNationOG The helmets were so gross. Soaked in sweat. In my day, we had one beat up metal bat and several wooden ones that were cracked so when you hit the ball it pinched your hands. And no batting gloves.

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@CoachChittum You're stepping down? I hope not. If so, thank you for your kindness, and I wish you all the best. You're awesome.

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@CoachRonPolk I love this guy. I could listen to his lessons for hours. He made a huge impact on my thinking from the very first seminar. He got me thinking about odds and percentages way before analytics were a thing. I still hear his words in my head.

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@YakYak_Actual @CoachSwit Are you saying it doesn't work for muscle recovery?

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@Coach_KGraber Looking great as always. I hope you're well.

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@CoachLeoni I've tagged you with several players that could help you. At least put them on your radar. I hope you've seen them.

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@DoeschotBoston @CoachLeoni

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@FACACoach So exciting. I really enjoyed doing the GCSN broadcasts a couple years ago. That was a huge honor and a real thrill for this old coach. Best wishes to all!

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@TreyWallace Between baseball, softball and football, Florida is really raising the bar when it comes to poor sportsmanship

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@Blake__Hoffman An old coaching buddy of mine would have said, the one with the hottest mom.

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@HSBaseballField If they had done a proper run stretch and throw routine, that would have given others enough time to get there anyway.

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@HawkEmDownChris When I grew up, we didn't have closers. Pitchers threw a CG.

[Jermaine Curtis @JermaineCurtis]

I signed to UCLA my junior year of high school and was told I was going to start Day 1.

Opening Day at UCLA?

I was sitting the bench. 😭

I had 2 choices:

1. Complain, pout, and blame the coaches

OR

2. Find the holes on the team and become valuable.

So for 3 weeks, I sat the bench.

I showed up early.
Stayed late.
Cheered for my teammates.
Dragged the field every 3rd inning.

Meanwhile, I studied the team.

The middle infielders were doing well.
Third base wasn’t.

So I told the coaches:

“I can play third.”

Then I noticed something else:

Offensively, we were either hitting home runs or getting out.

I saw the gap.

If I could become a tough out, get on base, and bring energy to the team…
I could create value.

Then we played Miami.

The starting third baseman was hitting .115.

They gave me a shot.

I went 2 for 3 with a walk.
Played solid defense.
Brought energy.

I never sat the bench again.

Eventually, I became team captain…
and we were ranked #1 in the country.

One thing baseball taught me:

Opportunities don’t always go to the most talented player.

Sometimes they go to the player who becomes the most valuable.

[Rick Ringer @OldScoolCoach]

@manuel_beltre09 @CoachLeoni

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@JermaineCurtis @Author_CoachF