Tim Vickers

Husband - Father - Retired Teacher - Head Baseball Coach

[Tim Vickers @TimVickers_]

@CoachSwit Unfortunately the miserable voice is louder than the one cheering for success of a program, team, or talented player. Travel ball is much different than HS ball

[Tim Vickers @TimVickers_]

@CoachSwit Incomplete question. Highly depends on the level of travel ball and the coaches that run the program.

[OTRBaseball @OTR_Baseball]

All these D1/D2 guys going in the portal looking for NIL money and better places…

Bunch of Juco dogs would help you win for a peanut butter sandwich and a chocolate milk.

[Brad Everett @BREAL412]

A total of 18 former WPIAL players are on teams that qualified for the NCAA baseball tournament, a group headed by Central Catholic’s Gavin Kelly (WVU) and Peters Township’s Jack Natili (Cincinnati). ⚾️ Full list 👇

[Kyle Wagner @GowagsKyle]

The anatomy of an inning. It’s what makes coaching so beautiful.

A bunt situation. Everyone knows it. Everyone expects it.

Execution isn’t always predictable. 😳😳

[Tim Vickers @TimVickers_]

@CoachSwit Been that way since 2010. Hitters now adjusting getting up the plate. Pitchers need to come in harder now - then go back outside with off speed because of the pull side HR showcase/exit velo mentality. The game changes but it doesn't

[Coach Swit @CoachSwit]

I coach varsity H.S. baseball and travel ball… and I’d take H.S. baseball every single time.

The school pride.
The community.
The rivalries.
The pressure to win.
The packed playoff games.
Playing for your town.

In my eyes H.S. baseball just means more.

[Adam Stenson @AdamStensonACS]

I have talked to D1 coaches from almost every conference, P4 and Mid Major, with records ranging from single digit wins to 40 wins.. If you are a pitcher hitting the portal the FIRST question I get is “Does he throw strikes?”.. don’t hit the portal after a 20 inning 30 walk season just because you throw 95.

[TJ Baseball @TJHSBaseball]

TJ Jaguars advance to WPIAL 5A semifinals with a 3-2 walk-off win over Bethel Park.

@eli_graff_ game winning walkoff rbi single

@ColinPears10 6.1 innings pitched

@noahsear33 0.2 innings pitched to earn the win

TJ will face South Fayette on Thursday. Site and time TBD

[Brendan Dougherty @Brendougherty]

Pregame matters!! How you prepare before a game is a huge evaluation time for coaches/scouts. You may not get a ball hit to you during the game! Work with intent, at game speed and under control. Spoke to a college coach today, told me he stopped recruiting a player because his pregame was lazy. It translates!! You’re always being evaluated!!

[TJ Baseball @TJHSBaseball]

Congrats to our 4 seniors on leading the Jags to back to back section championships with the win over McKeesport today @ColinPears10 @Dommetz2056 @ABnusak @JustinBerberich

[TJ Baseball @TJHSBaseball]

Your TJ Jaguars stay hot with a big section shutout vs Gateway 10-0

Multiple hits

@BryceButler25
@ABrnusak
@CalvinCaterino
@NathanPass1518 and 4 RBI

WP @ColinPears10 1 hit allowed with 7 K’s

TJ goes for the sweep of the Gators tomorrow night

[Scott Callaway @ScottCallaway7]

Congrats to @TJHSBaseball starting third baseman, Justin Fry on being named a @MVI_sports Super 6 All-Star and Breakthrough Player of the Year for his performance during the basketball season.

[Tim Vickers @TimVickers_]

A lot of work to be done still.
https://t.co/KykFRBKxCl

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

On a good team you have players who do the dirty jobs, on a great team everyone does the dirty jobs.
– Don Meyer

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

On poor teams, captains lead by popularity.
On great teams, captains lead by example.
They arrive early, stay late, train hard, & apply the same high standards off the field.

[Scott Callaway @ScottCallaway7]

Congrats to @TJHSBaseball alumni @LanceVickers1 on his first HR in a @BGSU_Baseball uniform.

[Falcon Media Sports Network @BG_FMSN]

Junior catcher Lance Vickers has emerged as one of @BGSU_Baseball's top offensive weapons during their six-game winning streak.

Read: @TKavaleczSports ⚾ ⬇️
https://t.co/Y50Mqn7aet

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

You rarely see great players:.
- Complain.
- Blame others.
- Cut corners.
- Sulk.
- Make excuses.
- Arrive late.

[TJ Baseball @TJHSBaseball]

TJ Jaguars went on the road in non section play and blanked the Chartiers Valley Colts 4-0. The day was headlined by 3 Jaguar pitchers @JoshChalovich @noahsear33 and @CameronK2023 that scattered 2 hits with 7 strikeouts

Jaguars are off until Monday when they battle Montour.