Bayside Blues 18U 2009 - 2010: Welcome

Welcome to the 18U Bayside Blues.

Mission Statement

The Bayside Blues is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) non –profit organization which was formed to assist  female student athletes that want an opportunity to play softball in college. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional developmental and competitive softball experience for young ladies in Calvert County and the surrounding area. The organization aims to challenge athletes to achieve their potential while developing skills needed to compete at the collegiate level. We strive to emphasize the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and character, recognizing these values are lifetime assets. The Bayside Blues goal is that every player attains the satisfaction and enjoyment of playing competitive softball while being able to maintain a balance in their academic and personal lives. 

Thank You for visiting our site.  Check back often and don't forget to sign our guestbook.



The Bayside Blues Fastpitch Organization is committed to the Safety and Confidentiality of all the players and parents involved in this organization. Personal information is contained on this site for the benefit of college recruiting and player scouting. Use of this information inconsistent with the mission of Bayside Blues Fastpitch Organization is unethical and may be a violation of local, state, and federal laws. Any person wishing to contact a player on our team roster should first contact the team manager – Robert Earl Radford – reradford@hotmail.com . Thank you for your interest in our organization.

College Recruiting Tips to Remember

  • Start the process early.
  • Stay organized, be prepared, make lists, and ask questions.
  • Send out your video to a lot of schools.
  • Chances are your dream school will NOT need or want you.
  • Be realistic, but have both safety and dream schoools on your list.
  • Rejection should be expected - Not everyone will need you.
  • Education is more important than softball.
  • Keep your grades up - Being smart is a good thing.
  • Keep lots of updated transcripts around.
  • College coaches talk to each other.
  • Coaches can't always call you back, so emailing works best
  • Don't get down if no one gets back to you right away.
  • You must initiate the correspondence; coaches can't read your mind.
  • Follow-up is extremely important.
  • Send out thank you emails to coaches who came to watch you play.
  • Ultimately, it is your decision.
  • Don't judge a school for its location, colors, mascot, etc - they are not important - college is what you make of it.
  • Even if you would never go to a certain school, still fill out the questionnaire, it is good practice, and you NEVER know.
  • Research - if the team already has three shortstops and you are a shortstop, chances are they will not need you.
  • Take your SATs & ACTs early and often, don't ever settle with your score.
  • You don't have to be a superstar when coaches are watching - just hustle, cheer positively, and be loud out on the field - communication is key.
  • Coaches watch you off the field as well, especially how you interact with parents, coaches, teammates, etc.
  • Be patient, college coaches have more to do than just recruit - they are very busy people.
  • Know what you are going to say before calling a coach, although chances are you will not follow your script.
  • Be persistent - a coach may forget you left a message two weeks earlier, so just try calling again.
  • There are plenty of scholarships out there - but you have to work for them!


Upcoming Blues Practices
Date Event Time Location
Sat 11/14 Softball-Fastpitch Practice Inside at Northern 2-4 pm 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Northern High School
Sun 11/15 Softball-Fastpitch Parent Player Meeting at Mama Lucia's at 2 pm 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Mama Lucia's
Upcoming Events
Date Event Time Location
Tue 11/24 star Erin's B-Day All Day