I played D1 and coached D2
Here’s the difference
D1 I was given multiple batting gloves. Had some for practice only and for game only
D2 they had to supply themselves with their own
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Encapera’s 17u team gets the 11-2 win! Alex VanSickle went 3-3 with an RBI and 2 runs! Chase Sankovich also collected 3 hits while collecting 2 RBIs and a run!
.@Go_Team_AA 17U Encapera’s Chase Sankovich rips the ball the opposite way for an RBI single.
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The bullies are really good at rubbing it in lesser teams faces.
When did performing become not enough?
When did head coaches abandon the idea of developing young men of character through athletics?
Everything doesn't need to be a celebration.
The bat flipping, bat slamming, dances and jumping around like fools is at an all-time high in college baseball.
Playing with class is undefeated.
Luis Arraez, the hit collector, is doing it again this season. Low bat speed but ELITE barrel accuracy and bat to ball skills. Debunking that you have to have high bat speed to be a good hitter. Notice how he holds his finish with his head down on every swing. Low liners>
Hitters
Do yourself a favor and shorten your batting practice rounds to 6-12 quality swings.
Quality over quantity.
Stay away from diminishing returns.
Your child’s success or lack of success in sports doesn’t indicate what type of parent you are. BUT having athlete that is coachable, respectful, a great teammate, MENTALLY tough, resilient and tries their best IS a direct reflection of your parenting. -FYI
Right now there are 3000+ ⚾️ players in the NCAA transfer portal. Some, I’m sure, are leaving a place that valued them with an assumption they’ll land somewhere “better”…trying to stand out against 3000+ portal players, JUCO players, international players, & HS recruits. Crazy.
This is probably the most important baseball thread I’ll ever post because it needs to be addressed. I understand the reason why it happens and I understand the stakes and the motivation behind it. However, WE NEED TO STOP LYING IN BASEBALL. More specifically, in recruiting we need to tell the truth. Please read…