Legion Right move or not?

OnePutt,,,,, Greensboro had legion as recently as 2004 when they were in the state tournament in Shelby. You guys played your home games right there at Ragsdale HS, and of course talent-wise you were good every year. For whatever reason, maybe too much else to do, but for some reason large cities don't embrace legion teams like small towns do. However, it wouldn't take much for someone in your area to approach the local legion and get it started back,,,, but someone has to maintain it year to year,,,, someone that loves baseball and wants to see it last,,,, someone beyond a dad, because sooner or later dad's little johnny will age out, and the program must continue after that.

It would be nice to see Greensboro get back on the legion map, but best wishes to you and your son regardless.

p.s. Say hello to Wossa for me...

 

The coach for our past Legion team is actually on this site. He coaches HS ball. Palimino is big up here. And Showcase has become the rage. Plus, no real Legion options. Several of us agreed to pay for the cost of a team and keep our kids together but the powers that be would not let us move forward.

 

There was actually talk of GSO coming back last year, I actually think the schedule was held up for a short period of time waiting on an answer.

 

Having grown up in Shelby, I definitely would like to see the Legion program remain. Nothing like going down Hwy 150 for some friendly (?) competition. Now in Raleigh and problem we have are the high schools are so big. Typically can only draw players from 2 public schools and try to pick up some from private schools in order to stay under population requirements.

 

Play legion in the summer and showcase in the fall ---- the best of both worlds!

TJ, it's good to see you're still our Legion ambassador. Keep up the good work!!

Cya at the ball field.....

 

NPC Fanatic,,,,,,, good to hear from you too,,,,,,,, won't be long,,,,,,,,,, need to get in touch with you,,,,,,,, I've sent you a PM.

 

I agree 100% have the best of both worlds.....I coach Legion so you know I would like to see the guys out for their Legion teams.....

But, when my son was playing he would play Legion in the summer and showcase in the fall. I always felt the "reps" he got at the plate and the innings he got on the mound during Legion season really had him at the top of his game when it came time for showcase in the fall.

With that said....it is still about the "love of the game" and waht is best for the player. I would like to see all players experience at least one season of Legion ball....playing real baseball almost every night, the atmosphere when you go to a South Caldwell, Cherryville, Shelby, Kannapolis is unbelievable.

Legion ball is a great experience......hope you give it a try!

 

My son played 3 years of legion for Henderson County. The 1st year we played alot of games and that is when he decided that he really loved the game and wanted to keep playing as long as he can. Each year we had a "core" of players but new ones would join each year from different schools. My son will tell you that was the most fun he has had playing baseball. One of the best parts of it was getting to play with kids that he only knew from playing against them. When you get to know players that you always were rivals with as "your teammate" it changes the way you see people. That is a good lesson for a teenager.

If you can play legion and the team is competitive it will be a good thing. If your area team is not competitive try to get other talented players that you know to play legion and see what it is like to go to Cherryville, Shelby, Caldwell and Pineville to play. These teams have a great tradition and you can feel it when you play them. When you beat one of these teams you can count it as a real victory.

We are going to miss legion ball this summer. My son is planning to play summer wood bat college league since he is too old for legion. But when those big boys come to Hendersonville I will try to go see the games.

I would also like to thank the coaches, players and everyone involved with the legion teams at Shelby, Caldwell, Cherryville and Pineville for keeping those teams at the top. I found out last year how hard it is to keep a program going. Good luck to you all this coming season.