Another Neat Lil Camp...

...this one was Down East... a great time, an even greater cause!

http://www.reflector.com/news/older-baseball-players-lend-helping-hand-to-youth-1038812.html

Alex White - GLL/DHC/UNC/ Cleveland Indians
Ryan Graepel - GLL/Rose/UNC
Andrew Cain - GLL/Rose/UNCW
Garrett Bullock - GLL/Rose/Wake Forest/ Houston Astros
Tanner Biagini - GLL/DHC/VMI
Landis Wilson - GLL/DHC/ PCC (and I can not remember the current in AR)
Tanner Merritt -GLL/Rose/ECU
Patrick Roy - GLL/Rose/Louisburg
Chase McDonald - GLL/Rose/ ECU Commit
Nixon Floyd - GLL/Rose
Ronald "RV" Vincent - JH Rose Head Coach
JasonMills - DH Conley Head Coach
Chuck Humphey - Asst Coach JH Rose

Special Guest Appearance by Marvin Jarman....

(GLL = Greenville Little League)

(Courtside Athletic Club Baseball Training Facility is celebrating it's 7th year in existence as a 27,000 square foot free span (i.e. no support poles) with a 43 foot ceiling peak. A "Live Arm" facility, features a fully netted/enclosed Sportturf infield with 120 foot down the lines (complete with one dugout), 3 each 72 foot Batco hitting tunnels, 2 each 40 foot suspension cages, 2 indoor mounds, climate control weight room with full compliment of free weights, machines, cardio and core equipment. Custom built, oversized, L screens protect bp pitchers. Upper mezzanine overlooking the facility features treadmills, spin bikes, agility/jump training area and free weights as well. Also features men's and women's locker rooms with saunas and showers. The other half of the facility features 2 clay tennis courts, 2 volleyball courts, basketball court area with 3 pro rims. Exterior features pool, "beach" volleyball court, and 4 clay tennis courts. Several personal trainers, as well as, experienced baseball / softball instructors work out of the facility. Is also home to ECJVC (East Carolina Junior Volleyball Club, a travel volleyball organization). Winter indoor league features full swing 5 on 5 league games, as well as hitting leagues. Full compliment of speed and agility, strength training and skill specific programming is offered on a frequently recurring basis. No, I don't have a vested interest...lol Just filling you in on the facility where the event was held.)

 

With all of these great camps, facilities and people giving their time in every section of the state, it is easy to see why North Carolina is a hot bed of baseball talent and the talent getting better and better every year.

 

Ain't that the truth. With a seemingly endless nuymber of camps all year round, from one of the state to the other and players giving back to their respective community and regions, it keeps things fueled for the next group of players. Gotta be happy with that aspect of NC Baseball!

If you are a player who wants to learn and reach your potential, there seem to be plenty of options out there for you and fewer legitimate excuses not to work at it!

 

In bold above is what it's all about. I've told my son this his whole baseball life. Others gave to him and he should (and does!) do the same.

 

Diesel, even though I am not a member of the Greenville community, I think I speak for everyone when I say it was VERY generous of you to donate that place to the public. Komatsu has been berry good to you!!

 

Silly, Silly man...

When we gonna do lunch? I leave for Tampa next Friday and got high level meetings on Wed... pick a day...

 

Maybe Tues. We don't have to load out goobers that day.

 

Wow..this one would have been fun to attend. It's nice to see more events like this occurring all across the state: Players and giving back their time freely to help the younger guys. I hope this is a trend that continues