EVERGREEN STATE SPORTS: Welcome

Evergreen State Sports
 
Currently looking for players in each age group!
 
Vision
Provide young baseball plaers age 8 to 18 with coaching and training that emphasizes Skills, Leadership,Sportsmanship, and Respect of the game while preparing them for High School Baseball and beyond.
 
Mission
The Longhorn baseball program provides players regardless of ability, an environment where they can elevate their skill with the support of their coaches, teammates and families.  While focusing on a long-term goal spanning several seasons, players are instructed using the latest techniques to develop foot speed, arm strenght, defensive prowess, hitting for average and hitting for power.  A specific style of play is taught implementing the 5 Tools allowing for each athelete's total baseball experience.
Who Benefits:
  • Players who are "playing up" in their school league because of an early start in the education system.
  • Players who are physically developing later than their peers.
  • Players not getting the chance to play because they are struggling to catch up.
  • Players looking for involvment in a year round program of development.
  • Players that respect the game and want to learn the intricate details
  • Parents that are looking for a place where their players can be treated equally and grow in a team atmosphere.
Our Facility
We have one of the best facilities in the area to offer for use to LYS members.It offers:
  • 12,000 sq foot facility
  • Padded turf throughout
  • 5 batting 70’ cages with “L” screens
  • 90’ infield
  • Five pitching mounds
  • State of the art pitching machine
  • Professionally equipped weight room

The Training

The training offered each team are the same whether they are eight or eighteen. The difference is in the details of the game that are taught. With a common approach, another advantage is when teams work together, there is leadership skills gained by the older kids through mentoring and the younger kids always enjoy working with the “big” kids and work much harder than when asked to perform by adults. There are extra training opportunities available. There are private lessons available for whatever skill is needed, players are encouraged to attend other team’s practices, and the facility is available for individual workouts. Leagues and Tournaments provide equal opportunities for the players to execute what they have been practicing inside the training facility.

Coach Embery - 500 win, 5-Time Coach of the year, Coach Embery is arguably the most knowlegable, most experienced coach in the area.

  • Coach Brian Embery is originally from Auburn and played baseball at Auburn High School for the late Coach Bud Schweikl, graduating in 1973. The Trojans won the SPSL League Crown, and Brian was named to the All League team as an outfielder.
  • Embery then attended Green River Community College and in 1975 was a member of the Gators NWAACC State Championship team coached by Ron Hopkins. Coach E was an All State First baseman for the Gators in both '75 & '76 as the teams compiled an 86-7 record.
  • Coach Embery then attended the University of LaVerne, California playing for the legendary Ben Hines. The 1977 team finished 3rd in the NAIA World Series.
  • Following graduation Embery became the Head JV coach at LaVerne, serving a two year stint on Hines staff.
  • Brian was then hired as an assistant coach for the Hutchinson Broncs Semi-Pro baseball club in the Jayhawk League in the Midwest (now the El Dorado Broncos).
  • Following that summer he was hired as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Emporia State University, obtaining a Master of Science Degree, and serving a 3 year stint under Dave Bingham. Dave became the Head Coach at the University of Kansas in 1988, taking the Hawks to Omaha and the College World Series in 1993.
  • Coach E was then hired as the Coach at Big Bend CC in Moses Lake, compiling a 45-35 record in 2 years.
  • In 1988 Embery accepted the position at Emporia State University, serving as the Head Coach for 16 years, compiling a 456-319 record.

Currently Coach Embery instructs the Longhorn Teams ages 8-18. Each class taught within the 5 Tool Instructional setting. At times, additional instructors will be hired to assist during weekend camps scheduled over the Fall and Winter indoor seasons. Continue to check this site as camps are announced and staffed.

If you're a guest to this site and are wondering what sets EVERGREEN STATE SPORTS aside from the rest... just ask a player or parent. You'll find Coach Embery's unique approach to instruction and coaching puts him heads and tails above the rest. With his strong leadership, high athletic and moral standards, he is a model to which all other instructors will be judged. "HOOK UP" With us, you'll be impressed! Spots available for players, Contact Coach for details . . .



EVERGREEN STATE SPORTS also offers -

We're continually making changes, come on in and check them out. We offer:

  • Batting Lessons

  • Pitching Lessons

  • 8U to 18U Baseball Teams each with extensive instruction

  • Forming Fastpitch Teams with extensive instruction

Check back often for changes & information.

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