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Tuesday, January 20
Sign up for the 2010 Athens Pirates Summer Camp - 8 Sessions to Choose From
|  | | Athens Pirates Summer Camp |
2010 Athens Pirates Baseball Camp – Web Site: www.athenspirates.com Ages 5-18
Times: 9AM – 1Pm
Camp Rate: $100 or $30 Daily . Held at Smith Field, 1570 Old Epps Bridge Road, Athens, GA (Approx. ½ mile behind the Epps Bridge Parkway Ryan’s Restaurant.)
Session 1: May 31, June 1, 2, 3, __________
Session 2: June 7, 8, 9, 10, ________
Session 3: June 14, 15, 16, 17, _______
Session 4: June 21, 22, 23,24, _________
Session 5: June 28, 29, 30, July 1_______
Session 6: July 5, 6, 7, 8, __________
Session 7: July 12, 13, 14, 15, ________
Session 8: July 21, 20, 21, 22, _______
Mechanics of Hitting ** Pitching ** Defense **Base Running ** Skills
Players will be divided by Age & Skills – Hourly Rate Instruction Available
Coaching Staff: Bill Park JR, General Manager of the Athens Pirates and College All-Star Baseball Players from across North America.
The Athens Pirates are members of the Great South League (greatsouthleague.com ). All players are potential Major League Baseball prospects. This camp helps college players earn money for the summer and may raise funds for the Pirates. The camp will improve skills and knowledge of the game of baseball regardless of age. Being involved with College players and learning from them is our goal. Host Families still wanted for 2009 summer season.
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AND TRAINING SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE no age limit
Camp Application Amount Enclosed $__________
Name/Team _____________________________________________________________
Address & Cell Phone Number(s)________________________________________________
E Mail _________________________________________________________________ Age_____ Session 1___ Session 2______Session 3____Session 4_______ Daily__________________________ T Shirt Size ___________________ ___
Release & Indemnity Agreement
I hereby give consent for my child to participate in the “Athens Pirates Baseball Camp”. I understand that injuries can occur during participation in a sport such as baseball. I hereby release and hold harmless The Athens Pirates, William B. Park, Kimberly J. Park, The Smith Family of Smith Field, the coaching staff; baseball players and/or any other affiliated companies and their respective agents, employees and players harmless of any liability claims, demands, injuries, or causes of actions which may arise by virtue of acts of omissions, or omissions of acts, negligible or otherwise. A parent or guardian MUST sign this form if the child is under the age of 18.
Parent/Guardian ________________________________ Date _________________
Please send application to: Athens Pirates, P.O. Box 462, Nicholson, GA 30565
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Friday, January 30
Join the Pirates on FACEBOOK
The Pirates have a FACEBOOK Page that we invite you to join. Please click on:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1102717#/group.php?gid=12835419585
for the latest on the team and our e mail list.
 | | Chuck James, Atlanta Braves | |
Athens Pirates "Team of the Decade"
The All Time Pirates Team. We welcome your vote. Write athenspirates@yahoo.com
Here are the exciting results.
1B-Ben Clay (West Liberty State) 2002; Anthony Boughner (Ohio Valley College) 2001; Bruce Berryman (Emmanual College) 1999; Wes Sorrells (Georgia College) 2004, 2005
2B-Ryan Lindstadt (Shippensburg Univerisity) 2003; Jason Walck (Shepherd College)2002; Dan Paolini (Siena College) 2009
SS-Edwin Ull, 2000 (West Virgia Tech); Jeff Keppinger (University of Georgia) 2001; Brett Campbell (Kenessaw State) 2003
3B-Matt Gunderson, 2000 (Portland State); Edwin Ull, 2000; Marshall Brizendine (Emmanual College) 1999; Jake Willis (Siena College)2005; Corey Finley (West Liberty State) 2008, 2009
LF-Marcus Davis (Alcorn State) 2006 (All Region Player of the Year); Larry Pittman, (Columbus State)2000 (DII Player of the Year); Chris Crawford (University of Georgia) 1998
CF-Bryan Stevenson (Eastern Kentucky & Bluefield State) 2003,2004; Darryl Blaze (University of Georgia) 2000,2001; Charlie James (Chattahoochee State) 2002; Chris Burhans (University of Michigan) 2002; Greg Kellum (Emmanual College) 1998; Ryan Loper (Kutztown University) 2005; Brent Bumgarner (West Alabama)2007, 2008
RF-Jack Stewart (Georgia State University), 1996-2003; Luke Lambo (Iona College)2000; Scott King (Siena College) 2004; Sean Harrell (Georgia College)2006, 2007; Jabari Blash (Miami Dade CC) 2008
Catcher -Kreed Kurtz (NW Missouri State) 2009; George Carroll (New York Tech) 2008; Greg Gilroy (New York Tech) 2007 ;Tom Murray (New York Tech) 2006; Charlie Drummond (Shepherd College) 2002 (DII Player of the Year); Ben Hudson (Truett McConnell JC) 2000; Bo Bray (LaGrange College)2003; Eddie Campbell (Georgia College & Georgia Perimeter JC) 2001
RHP-Thad Marchman (Georgia State University), 1996-2003; Matt Steele (University of Georgia) 1999; Brandon Moorhead (University of Georgia)2000, 2001; Ben Sosebee (Truett McConnell & Kennessaw State University)2003,2004; Jake Baker (University of Georgia) 2003; Shannon Smith (Emmanual College) 1998; Mike "Mac" McCardell (Kutztown University) 2005; Craig "Chappy" Chaput (Siena College)2005; Brett Butts (Auburn University) 2006; Mike Eifel (Dominican College) 2007
LHP-Anthony Boughner (Ohio Valley College) 2002; Charlie James (Chattahoochie State JC )2002; Brandon Anglin (University of Georgia)1999-2001; Jesse Smoulder (West Liberty State)2002; John Lannan (Siena College)2004; Clete Jessup (Georgia College) 2007, 2008; Greg Hendrix (Shelton State) 2007, 2008; Ryan Poplawski (Siena College) 2009
Closer-Mark Miller 2000 (University of Georgia); Josh McLaughlin 2003 (University of Georgia), Jimmy Jackson (Shepherd College) 2002; John Herman (University of Georgia) 2008, 2009; Jeff Tervo (Spring Arbor University) 2009
Utility- Andy Christian (Ohio Valley College) 1999, 2000; Paul Greco (College of St. Rose) 2004; Mike LaLuna (New York Tech) 2005; Nate Olson (Long Island University) 2005
DH- Danny Roderick (Middle GA; Miami Dade) 2007,8,9
 | | John Lannan, Washington Nationals |
Saturday, February 28
Playing Ball with The Athens Pirates - Flagpole Magazine Article
"Playing Ball with the Athens Pirates", featured article in Athens' Flagpole Magazine:
http://flagpole.com/Weekly/Features/AthensPirates.2Jul08
Saturday, February 28
Southern Distinction Magazine: Athen Pirates
Saturday, February 28
Southern Distinction Magazine Article
 | | Mike "Mac" McCardell - 2005 Athens Pirate | |
Tuesday, January 20
Ex-Pirate,Mike McCardell, Named "Minnesota Twins Minor League Player of the Year"
November 13, 2008
USA Today selected RHP Mike McCardell as the Minnesota Twins Minor League Player of the Year. "Mac" played the summer season of 2005 with the Athens Pirates and was a Pirate teammate of Mike LaLuna (Detroit Tigers); Brett Butts (Atlanta Braves); Justin Edwards (Can-Am League); Chris Klepps, Joe Vingo, and Dustin Longchamps (Frontier League); Jake Willis (2008 MAAC Player of the Year);
 | | Mike LaLuna - Detroit Tigers | |
Tuesday, January 20
Ex-Athens Pirate Mike LaLuna Sold to Detroit Tigers
Mike LaLuna, a member of the 2006 Athens Pirates, has been "sold" by Independent Baseball to the Detroit Tigers. Laluna was recently named the #1 Prospect in Independent Baseball by Baseball America.
 | | Mike LaLuna - 2009 Spring Training | |
Tuesday, January 20
Former Pirate, Mike LaLuna, has been named #1 Prospect in Independent Professional Baseball
Former Athens Pirate, Mike LaLuna, has been named the #1 Prospect in Independent Professional Baseball by Baseball America. Read the whole article:
Tuesday, January 20
Washington Nationals highlight former Athens Pirate John Lannan in NationalsNation
The NationalsNation web site has a feature article on former Athens Pirate, John Lannan, who the summer before (2004) making it to the majors played a full season with the Athens Pirates. John went from Single "A" to Major League Baseball in three months during 2005. The Pirates were his last summer team before making it to the big leagues.
 | | Jimmy Jackson - Siena College | |
Tuesday, January 20
Jimmy Jackson, ex-Pirate, Joins Siena College Coaching ranks.
Former Athens Pirate, Jimmy Jackson has joined Tony Rossi's staff at Siena College as an Assistant Coach. Jimmy was a big part of the Athens Pirates 2003 Summer Team and a Pirate teammate of Chuck James (Atlanta Braves) and Jeff Keppinger (Cincinnati Reds). Jackson will join former Athens Pirates: Craig Chaput; Don DiPetta; Kyle Sumple; Zack Hartman; and Kevin Quaranto.
 | | Summer Camp with the Pirates | |
Wednesday, June 18
Pirates offer Individual Instruction: Offense, Defense, Hitting, Pitching - all aspects of the game
Baseball Lessons:
The Athens Pirates offer individualized baseball instruction from it's all-star baseball players. The Players hail from across North America representing 17 colleges/universities, 13 States, and 2 foreign countries.
Learn from players who have a wide range of techniques and skills.
The players earn all the money from this activity which represents their summer job while in Athens. The cost per hour is just $20 compared to as much as $85/hour in our area.
Learn to be a Switch Hitter this summer!
Work on your pitching form.
Learn to slap hit.
Increase your foot speed, balance, and coordination.
At the same time, become friends with a potential Major Leaguer.
For more information write: athenspirates@yahoo.com or call the GM, Bill Park, at 706-296-4054 or 1-706-354-6789.
 | | Danny Roderick - Miami Dade | |
Tuesday, January 20
2010 Player Contract - Please complete and Return
2010 Player Contract College Summer Baseball Letter of Commitment Name of League: Great South League Date _____________________Team – ___________________________________________________Name of Player _______________________________Date of Birth _______________Home Address_______________________City______________State_____Zip______Social Security Number __________________Home Telephone ( ) _________________College __________________________Year in School (Spring 2010)____________________Campus Mailing Address __________________City _____________ State _____Zip_________Position ___Height ____ft._ in._ Weight ______ Bats ___Throws__ Cell Phone _____________Cell phones: ______________yours; _______________parent(s); _________________Coaches. Do you wish to be employed during the 2010 summer league season? I certify that I will not use any form of tobacco during practice sessions or contests. I understand that by signing this document I am committed to the above team and to the league, which is premier wood-bat summer baseball league. I have not signed, and will not sign, any other summer league commitment form for the 2010 season. Signing this document prohibits me from participating on any other summer league team. I may participate on other outside teams only according to team and league regulations. I understand that this is a direct offer of the team to fill a place on its team roster in accordance with these rules of the league. I understand that I may be released from this letter of commitment only in the event of my signing a professional contract; being selected to an active traveling all-star team sanctioned or sponsored by the NCAA, the U.S. Olympic Committee or any of its subordinate committees, or a similar amateur athletics authority; or by written mutual consent of the commissioner and or team general manager of both involved leagues. In consideration of acceptance of this contract I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators and any other representative, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against The Great South League, The Georgia Collegiate League, The Georgia Dugout Club, the Athens Pirates, William B. Park, Kimberly J. Park, Shane Daniel, the General Managers, the Coaches, The League Officers and Staff, The American Amateur Baseball Congress, CABA, The National Baseball Congress, and any other person or organization not specifically named but involved in summer baseball for any and all injuries suffered by me in games and practices for the team or league, team or league activity, any all-star team, which this contract is signed. If a minor, the parent(s) or guardian must sign with the player. I understand that this letter of commitment is not valid until each of the requested signatures is obtained. Player’s Signature ________________________Date _____________ Athletics Director’s (or representative) Signature __________________Date _________ Parent’s Signature (if a minor) ___________________________Date ______________ Team/League’s Signature ______________________________Date ________
Sunday, May 27
2010 Athens Pirates Player Media Questionnarie
Every player has to complete our "2010 Athens Pirates Player Media Questionnaire" in our web site "Surveys & Polls". Please complete this ASAP and either e mail, fax, or sent copy to: Bill Park, GM, Athens Pirates; PO Box 462; Nicholson, GA 30565
FAX: 706-354-6789. E mail: Athenspirates@yahoo.com
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