Sunday, June 30, 2013

Thanks for a great season!

HELLO 2013 CARDINALS!

While I had hoped we could all be together to watch this as a team, it doesn't seem like that's in the "cards".

Enjoy!  I've made a DVD for each player.

Thanks to everyone for a great season.  Can't wait for fall ball!




MRS. Coach Yarter

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Seventh Inning Stretch ...

Great games this weekend!  What a comeback from a hard loss on Friday to dominate the field on Sunday and take a win away from the Rays (despite all the off-field drama).

Here's a snapshot of what's coming in the next two weeks ...  ARE YOU READY?

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Thursday, June 6th @ TRHS
Friday, June 7th @ Burgess
Sunday, June 9th @ TRJHS - anyone interested in a field trip to the Scoop Deck after practice?

GAMES

Wednesday, June 5th vs. Blue Jays - 5:30 @ TRJHS
Monday, June 10th vs. Orioles - 5:30 @ Burgess
Wednesday, June 12th vs. Pirates - 5:30 @ TBD
Friday, June 14th vs. Rockies - 5:30 @ TBD

PLAYOFFS

Sunday, June 16th - Stay tuned for more information on teams, location and time.
Tuesday, June 18th - Stay tuned for more information on teams, location and time.

Wednesday, June 19th - Championship Game - teams, location, time - TBD

That's a lot of baseball!  This is the final push to determine our standing in the Playoff games.  We need to play our very best if we are to advance past Round 1.

RUN FASTER, SWING HARDER, THROW FARTHER!

Don't panic.  Rushed throws miss your target and often lead to runs scored for the opponent.  Chasing runners in a panic will not win the game.

Make a decision and stick with it.  If you're going to steal, STEAL; if you're going to swing, SWING.  Listen to your coaches and give it everything you've got! (Nod to Mr. Scott of the NCC-1701).

Focus on the game and be aware.  Who's on base, how many outs, where is the smartest play.  It's all about stellar fielding and run prevention.

Don't swing for the fences.  Everyone loves a monster hit into the outfield but it's just as important to make contact with the ball and get on base.  There's eleven other batters who will do their best to get you across home plate.

HAVE FUN.  There's a reason it's called "playing".  These are your friends and classmates - so enjoy the game and remember, it is just a game, after all.