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Wednesday, June 30 Stillwater Logistics
To accomodate parent & players work schedules tomorrow (Thursday), the following are the logistics for the Stillwater travel & lodging arrangements.
Dewey/Copan players (Westside Team Captain - Jason): Meet Food Pyramid @ 6:15PM. Depart by 6:30PM. Arrive Stillwater 8:30-8:45PM. Check-in Fairfield Inn. Dinner & settle in 8:45-11PM. Curfew: Midnight (Seriously).
Nowata/Oologah/Claremore/Talala players (Eastside Team Captain - Riley/Lou): Coordinate event. Make sure arrival in Stillwater aligns with Dewey/Copan players. Confirm everyone has a ride/carpool. Riley will drive those players without transportation - first come, first serve!
I have all the reserved rooms for players in my name. I must be there to release rooms & sign for them (Marriott points). I cannot arrive until 8-8:30PM. Players will stayover both Thursday & Friday night. If coming without an adult, they should have sufficient money to pay for their food, drinks, and incidentals. All players should carpool with either an adult-parent i.e. Kim & Darrell Adams will be driving Zack & two other players (possibly TJ and/or Abell), Steve Conditt, Cheyenne Allen, David Baughn, or Jason Escalante. Any exceptions should be communicated for my information.
Coach Conditt, Allen, and Escalante will be sharing/chaperoning player's room. Coach Baughn will be bringing his family and handling his own lodging requirements. Kim & Darrell Adams have a room reserved for themselves and another specifically for Zack & two players (probably TJ & Abell).
Room Assignments (no changes allowed without MY approval):
Room 1: Coach Condittt, Coach Allen, and Ryan Witter (bring ear plugs!)
Room 2: Dylan, Cody, Riley
Room 3: Collier, Cantwell, JR
Room 4: Brett, Lou, Daniel
Room 5: Coach Henry, Jason, and Jimmy
IF you have a twin mattress inflatable mattress, bring it so each person can have something comfortable to sleep on.
Any questions, please advise.
Henry Escalante
918-907-1179
Bring BOTH jerseys. Make sure an American Legion patch is on BOTH jerseys. This is an American legion event under rules for identical uniform requirements and no chew in dugouts or on the fields.
Tuesday, June 29 2010 Brad Holt Memorial Tournament Schedule THURSDAY, JULY 1 4:30 p.m. – Stillwater Pioneers vs. OKC Ruf-Neks 7 p.m. – Stillwater Majors vs. OKC Ruf-Neks FRIDAY, JULY 2 2 p.m. – Moore vs. Three Rivers. 4:30 p.m. – Stillwater Pioneers vs. Dewey 7 p.m. – Stillwater Majors vs. Dewey SATURDAY, JULY 3 11:30 a.m. – Three Rivers vs. OKC Ruf-Neks 2 p.m. – Moore vs. Dewey 4:30 p.m. – Stillwater Pioneers vs. Three Rivers 7 p.m. – Stillwater Majors vs. Moore SUNDAY, JULY 4 2 p.m. – Championship Game (Two teams with best records) Wednesday, July 8 Dewey Rips Nowata: Escalante hammers grand slam
Friday, July 10 2009 Stillwater Majors Tournament - July 4th Weekend
Congratulations to Riley Allen and Jason Escalante for being selected to the American Legion 19U Majors All-Tournament Team in Stillwater, OK on Independence Day weekend. Riley was recognized by the coaches and staff of the Stillwater event for his pitching performance and right field homerun explosion in the game against the Stillwater Majors team. Jason was recognized for his hitting performance which included two singles, a double, and a solo homerun over the left-center field wall. Great job!
Wednesday, July 15 Ada District Tournament Logistics have been finalized. Meet at the Food Pyramid on Friday, July 24th between 11:15-11:30AM. Either have eaten lunch previous to meeting or bring a packed lunch for consumption during travel. Departure will be at 11:30AM. Players and coaches will travel as a team from Bartlesville to Ada. It is a three hour drive (164 miles). We will be stopping one time to pickup Ryan Witter at the junction of Hwy 44 and 99. We should arrive at our destination (the hotel) just before 3PM for check-in and relaxation - no swimming or strenuous activities. We will depart the hotel at 5:30PM and begin warm-ups upon arrival at fields. First game start: 7PM. We will play 9 innings. Riley will have the mound. Our second game is scheduled for 1PM on Saturday, July 25th. If we do not win both games, a tiebreaker will commence upon the completion of the 1PM game with a reasonable rest & rejuvenation time period. I need to know TODAY who will require a room for Friday night at the MicroTel Hotel. I have arranged for a block of rooms at a slightly discounted price and need to confirm. Please call me ASAP at 918-907-1179. The players rooms are being assigned and paid for by the team via the rib fundraisers. Thursday, July 9 American Legion District Playoffs Dewey Seminoles assigned the #1 rated AL Majors team in Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK - American Legion assignments are out. At the Majors meeting yesterday, the Doenges Indians were originally slated to play Ada, but Coach Pannell had concerns and issues with the assignment and through some good old horse trading, group discussion, multiple changes, and seniority influence, the "new kids on the block" got the challenging assignment and several other programs recieved similar changes. With a minimum two 9 inning games in the heat of July, we will need to bring our "A" game to surprise the Ada machine. A great showing would help keep the Dewey reputation in high regard as we enter the 2010 and 2011 seasons with our own Majors team next Summer. This is a unique opportunity to experience AL Majors baseball sometime between July 23rd (earliest start) through July 26th (drop dead finish date). Ada will host the Dewey Seminoles at their fields. It will require an overnight depending on the game schedule that Ada and Dewey ultimately agree upon (see above). Ada prefers the 7PM evening game on Friday, July 24th with a second game at 1PM on Saturday, July 25th. We agree. If a third game (tiebreaker in the best 2 out of 3 contest) is required, it would imediately follow after an adequate & reasonable amount of rest for both teams. Thanks. Henry Escalante - General Manager Monday, June 28 Stillwater Room Accomodations Each player will be sharing a room paid for by the team with two other individuals. Parents, friends, and family that are planning to stayover can reserve a room for $85/night at the following location: Fairfield Inn Stillwater 418 E Hall of Fame Avenue, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075 Phone: 1-405-372-6300 A block of rooms have been set aside for each person interested in reserving themselves a room until Wednesday noon at which time they will be released. They will ask you for an arrival and departure time, your credit card info, and give you a confirmation number. Any questions, please advise. Henry Monday, August 10 2009 American Legion Majors Tournament - Stillwater, OK
Dewey experienced a competitive but tough turn of events at the July Fourth tourney in Stillwater. Wednesday, July 22 Player Room Assignments Coach Steve & Ryan Witter Single Queen Bed Riley Allen, Jason Escalante, Lou Andrews Dual Queen Beds* Coach Matt, Cody Gilliland, Mike Abell Dual Queen Beds* Coach Nick, Tyler Smith, JR Baughn Dual Queen Beds* Daniel Wren, Zack Adams, Zak Thompson Dual Queen Beds* Subject to change depending on players listed. Cody & Abell are tentative. No room changes without prior approval from Steve or Henry. * BRING A BLANKET/SLEEPING BAG AND EXTRA PILLOW. IF YOU HAVE A SINGLE AIR MATTRESS BRING THAT WITH YOU. Any questions or concerns, please contact Coach Henry at 918-907-1179 to discuss. Wednesday, July 22 Parent Room Arrangements Cheyenne Allen Dual Queens David Baughn Dual Queens Mary Wren Single Queen Henry Escalante Single Queen Jana Andrews Dual Queens Brenda Gilliland Dual Queens Last Chance Thursday, July 23rd @ 4PM CST. Call me 918-907-1179. No more Dual Queens available at this hotel.
Friday, July 17 Ada Hotel Playoff Fund - SECOND Rib Fundraiser Monday, July 13th: Notify all players of three day, "accelerated" solicitation of friends, family, and work associates to support the purchase of several rooms in Ada, OK for Friday night stayover. We currently have Bauman's (7), Chrissy (5), Escalante's (30), Jorge (6), Wren (6), and Gilliland (10). Who will support our hotel expenses by selling more ribs? Thursday, July 16th 9AM: Additional rib sales requirement due to Coach Henry via phone call or text message 918-907-1179. Friday, July 17th: Rib Fundraiser is mandatory player participation from Dewey/Copan players unless prevented by paid work restrictions. Must discuss with Coach Henry prior to absenteeism. Location is 2401 Fox Hollow Court Directions: 75 south, turn right on Price street (Food Pyramid), turn right on Jefferson (third right), turn first left on Fox Hollow Court - stay to your right until top of the hill. Requirements: If you have a cooler, bring it. Arrival: By 6PM to unwrap, prep, and season Ribs. Optional evening team-building event (Chaperoned Sleepover) at Coach Henry's house - night swimming in the pool & light eats. Location: 2401 Fox Hollow Ct. Bring sleeping bag, pillows, air matresses, blankets, towels, swim trunks, chage of clothes, etc. Saturday, July 18th: Rib BBQ begins 5AM by Coach Steve. First Ribs should roll off the cookers between 6-6:30AM and continue until Noon. We will need all hands on deck. Delivery, Pick-up, and Money Gathering the responsibility of each player. All accounts need to be settled by Monday, July 20th. Tuesday, July 7 Dewey Seminoles split with foe
Monday, July 6 Stillwater tourney
Dewey experienced a competitive but tough turn of events at the July Fourth tourney in Stillwater.
Wednesday, July 8 American Legion Jersey Patch
Preventative Defense - Pitching Safety is a high priority at work, at home, and should be on the baseball diamond. I care about every player and would like to share some information I came across in an article around sports medicine: Follow six simple rules recommended by doctors for optimal results both short and long-term. · Warm up properly · Monitor pitch count (maximum 80 - 100 pitches depending on arm fatigue) · After pitching, ice down the arm properly (15 cold/30 warm/15 cold) · If ice is not immediately available, have the pitcher run some laps to release built up acids · Build arm and upper body strength through "baseball" focused weight training · Accelerate the effort to develop leg strength to relieve dependency on upper body Keep our children safe and their futures bright. Webmaster Prepare For Your Player’s Last Game! "Help keep them in the game just a bit longer" by Coach John Peter - Publisher of Baseball Tips I attended a youth baseball clinic many years back when my son was about 9 and was struck by one statement by the instructor. He said something like, ‘Every player finishes his career sometime…PREPARE YOURSELF FOR YOUR SON’S LAST GAME!’... You never know when it will be! Two seasons ago when my son was a High School senior player, my mentor, a 50-year baseball man with three World Series rings (and a son of his own) said to me ‘You’re going to notice a big hole when Joseph goes off to play college ball!’ Well it happened. There’s no more skipping work to catch a game at the local High School or short jaunts to the next county, no more going to the youth parks nearby and no more tournaments either! Another phase of our family life has kicked in and at times the silence is deafening. But at least he is still playing, right? Well… it also told me (and my wife too) that this also will be over… and all too soon! 70% of players will leave the game by age 13! More players will leave in the following season or two. Note that the #1 reason given by ex-players is…”It’s no fun!” Every youth player dreams of playing in the Big Leagues, me included. It’s a great dream and should be nurtured. But note that I also wanted to be a cowboy too. There are probably more cowboys today than there are Major League players, so always have a back up plan! A child’s dreams need your guidance, which is also our job here at Baseball Tips. Yes, it is different today. 155 channels, two video-game systems, cell phones, IM’s, text messaging and nobody has only one TV in the house. The bottom line is just to know and understand that baseball is just another great life-chapter. It’s a time to savor, so take lots of pictures, create & collect memories and friends, minimize the arguments & pressures and give the one thing that is most important to your own “favorite player” as well as your entire team… The more seasons they play, the greater the chance that they will comprehend the value of teamwork, hard work, competition and how to fit in socially. These are life lessons that are worth all the time & effort they put in! If baseball isn’t fun… kids will find something else to do. Players need entertaining and engaging ways to stay interested. Combine your time along with fun & interesting baseball training aids and maybe you can postpone your favorite player’s last game! Some miscellaneous thoughts on the subject: If a lack of fun is the biggest reason for players leaving the sport…..interested, creative adults should be able to “salvage“ some players beforehand! Injuries of early overuse or poor mechanics halt many High School age players! The player doing well tends to have the most fun. Parents & coaches can help players obtain superior results! Good grades are key as banking on a baseball scholarship isn’t a great plan. Division I college baseball offers a maximum of 11.7 scholarships spread over 30+ players. Most players get partial rides! Learn about the college recruiting process when your players are in 10th grade. We have plenty of information on the subject under our books area. Be there when they fail. The mental & failure part of this game drives many players away. Never get in a player’s face, especially in public. Kids are no match for the angry adult. Words can never be taken back. Angry reactions can break hearts, spirits and even careers. Read the book “Why Johnny Hates Sports.” Why Bother? A study conducted by Michigan State University in 1993 found that the top 10 reasons why boys participated in non-school sports programs were: 1. To have fun 2. To do something they were good at 3. To improve their skills 4. The excitement of competition 5. To stay in shape. 6. The challenge of competition 7. To get exercise 8. To learn new skills 9. To play as part of a team 10. To go to a higher level of competition Finally Have you seen the NCAA TV ad that says most all NCAA athletes will go pro in something other than sports…. It’s true! It’s also true that most High School ballplayers will NOT be playing College ball…for many reasons. ENJOY THE PRESENT… WITH AN EYE ON THE FUTURE! Have fun, and keep ‘em close…It all goes away… quick! Keep Your Eye On The Ball! Whatever sport or daily activity that your player may be involved in, it is always a good idea to have their eyes checked. With the growing number of video and computer games, players spend alot more time in front of a video screen than in the past. The effect on the eyes can be damaging for many players. Without realizing it, their vision could become slightly impaired which would affect them inside the classroom and on the field. I have personally witnessed no less than two dozen players over the past 4 years that had the need for vision correction (glasses or contacts), but have failed to recognize their need. After seeing their optometrist, every player had more confidence and a better performance at the plate and in the field. Parents: Do not wait for your children to ask. Often times they have become accustom to the gradual decline in vision acuteness and do not realize the huge disadvantage they find themselves. As parents, we should endeavor to have periodic check-ups to ensure our children are operating at maximum effectiveness. Safety for each player is my main concern. Have a wonderful Summer and great success to all! Webmaster Friday, June 8 Points High School Coaches Consider in Selecting Players « Persistence is more important than talent « There is a reason that the word STUDENT comes first in student/athletes « Respect the game as much as you want to be respected « Tuck in your shirt « Don't wear your hat backwards « Practice hard because you play the way you practice « It doesn't take any talent to hustle « Be a student in baseball. Learn the game - Study the history of baseball « Help your team win whether you play or not « Keep a daily diary of what you do at practice and keep notes of your observations. This will help you see the progress you have made « Never argue with an umpire « Agree to let your coaches train you « Don't cut class « Maintain the grades that keep you eligible « Set high standards along with knowing the steps to attain them « Don't tell people what you are worth, prove it to them « Your girlfriend is not more important than your career « Your parents love you, but they don't know more than your coach about baseball « Don't let anyone make an excuse for you « Maintain eye contact with all adults when they talk to you. Practice on your friends « It is your coach's opinion of you that counts. He makes out the lineup. Fail to understand this point and you will soon be out of the game « Life is not fair. Regardless of what some people want you to think « Be passionate about your teammates « Love the game « Players are not the only people in the game. There are coaches, trainers, announcers, umpires, broadcasters and writers. All those jobs are honorable professions as well as keeping you young « The only thing that coaches owe you is HONESTY « Body language screams. It never whispers « Balance makes champions. If you focus on hitting and ignore the defensive part of your game you will never be a complete player « Be as diligent on defense as you are on offense « Defense wins more games than offense « Pitching sets the tone « Games are lost not won. Mistakes lead to losses « You can win a league with a few good pitchers. Well developed pitching staffs win the tournaments « Work on your game every day of the year. The guy who beat you out for the starting job did and the team that always beats you « Who you are today is a result of who you were in the past. Fill your past with smart work and good deeds and you will maximize your potential « You don't have to be a great athlete to be a good baseball player « Show off your talent to your current coach and your future coach by doing the following: (ALL THE TIME) 1. When you jog to warm up finish first. 2. When you stretch do it best. 3. When you play catch, throw to a target and hit it every time. 4. When you play catch, catch the ball or block the bad throw and keep it in front of you every time. 5. When you are doing a drill, do it perfect, every time. 6. Go hard all the time. Never walk on a baseball practice field. 7. As a batter/runner run to first as though it matters that you are safe. 8. Know the situation on defense and do the right thing. « Baseball reveals character it doesn't build it. « Character means doing the right thing when nobody's watching |
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