Championship Bracket play this Wednesday night @ 6pm, field 3, show up at 5:15

We will not have a practice prior to Wednesday night's game.

Coach Eddie Parada will be coaching the games this week, I am at youth camp all week.

Eddie's email is: ebmap4@yahoo.com

His cell is: 432.312.1460

Go A's

Coach Hall

POST SEASON SCHEDULE

Monday, May 25 (practice) Northern Field 3, 7:00-8:30pm

Tuesday, May 26 (practice) Northern Field 3, 5:30-7:00pm

Wednesday, May 27 (practice) Northern Field 4, 5:30-7:00pm

Thursday, May 28 (GAME) Mid Cities, Field 1, 8pm

Sunday, May 31 (GAME) Mid Cities, Field 4, 6pm

________

If we win our pool play, we will enter the championship bracket which will be played June 3, 4, and 6--single elimination.

TAKE NOTE: Closing Ceremonies

The CORRECT time for the Closing Ceremonies is 5:30pm Thursday night.

If you check the NLL website, the currently posted time says 6:00pm which is INCORRECT.

Just making sure you don't miss it.

CLOSING CEREMONY, THURSDAY NIGHT, 5:30-6PM ON FIELD 1

Closing ceremony will be on Field 1--please have your player by the first base dugout at 5:15.

We will dress out in uniform.

The ceremony will be much briefer than opening ceremonies.

Each player should receive a participation medal and one of our team players will receive a sportsmanship award.

Bring your camera!

PRACTICE TOMORROW NIGHT (Wed, 20th, 5:30-7:00)

With the post season tournament starting next week, these final practices are important.

Although we only capitalized on 2 wins this season, we lost most of our games by 2 runs or less--could have gone either way.

The tournament is a city-wide pull play tournament. We will be grouped with 3 other teams from the city leagues and the top 2 teams will move on to bracket play the first week of June.

IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, PLEASE HAVE YOUR PLAYER AT PRACTICE TOMORROW NIGHT 5:30-7:30P

Thank you,

Coach Hall

Pictures are in and will be given out at next game (Thursday)

This Week

Game: Monday

Pictures: Tuesday 6:45 (arrive at 6:30 around 3rd base fence of our field)

• I handed out packets at Saturday's practice. If you missed practice, I will have them available at Monday night's game.
• Our picture session is supposed to take 15 minutes for the entire team.

Practice: Wednesday, 7-8:30pm

Game: Friday

TUESDAY 28th GAME STILL ON TONIGHT

WE ARE PRACTICING TONIGHT 5:30-7:00PM

Sorry parents... managing work/life has gotten in the way of managing baseball :-).

WE WILL PRACTICE TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES

Parents,

We are scheduled for pictures on Tuesday, May 5 @ 6:45pm.

Please arrive at 6:30. We cannot be late for our slot.

Coach Hall

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Parents,

The practice schedule for the rest of the regular season is listed below.

Saturday, April 18, 10am-12pm.

Wednesday, April 22, 5:30-7:30pm

Saturday, April 25, 4-6pm

Saturday, May 2, 2-4pm

Wednesday, May 6, 7-8:30pm

Saturday, May 9, 12-2pm

Saturday, May 16, 10am-12pm

Wednesday, May 20, 5:30-7pm

Saturday, May 23, 4-6pm

Monday, May 25, 7-8:30pm

Wednesday, May 27, 5:30-7pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 17th, PRACTICE 10am-12

Game ON

WEATHER ALERT

Weather is looking like it may be an issue tonight; bad storms on the way.

I'll post before game time when I hear something from the league.

Scott

SEASON SCHEDULE

We play our final preseason game Thursday, April 16th @ Northern VS MC Yankees

SEASON SCHEDULE (team listed first is VISITOR/First Base Dugout)

All games are at Northern at 6 pm (5:15 arrival time)

04.20.09, Monday (A's VS Indians)

04.24.09, Friday (A's VS Orioles)

04.28.09, Tuesday (Indians VS A's)

04.30.09, Thursday (Orioles VS A's)

05.04.09, Monday (A's VS Rangers)

05.08.09, Friday (Rangers VS A's)

05.11.09, Monday (Orioles VS A's)

05.14.09, Thursday (A's VS Rangers)

05.18.09, Monday (A's VS Indians)

Closing Ceremonies: May 21, Thursday 5:30-6:00 pm

May 28-29, City Tournament

THIS WEEK

Games: Tuesday and Thursday night, Northern, 6pm.

We are coming to the end of our preseason games -- I will post the season schedule in the next couple of days.

We'll see you tonight.

Coach Hall

GAME STILL ON TONIGHT

Just heard from the league, our game is still on for tonight.

Batten down the hatches!!!!

WE WILL BE SITTING AND OCCUPYING THE FIRST BASE DUGOUT SIDE OF THE FIELD.

THIS WEEK

We are on tonight at North Central, 6pm (last away game).

Thursday, we are back home at 6pm.

Let's hope we're hitting like last game!

CONCESSION STAND FEE CANCELLED

Team Parents,

I received an email from the league yesterday that said they are waving the concession stand fee this year. I will return the money to you have already paid.

Coach Hall

LAST FRIDAY'S GAME HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED

This just in from the league...

They have decided to reschedule the game we missed on Friday, March 27.

We will make up that game THIS WEEK on WEDNESDAY NIGHT (April 1).

We will play at Northern Field 4, 6pm.

Obviously, this will mean NO practice on that night--we will be playing instead.

UPDATED GAME & PRACTICE SCHEDULE

GAME: March 30 (Monday), Northern Field #4, 6pm

PRACTICE: April 1 (Wednesday), Northern Field #4, 7-8:30

GAME: April 3 (Friday), NORTH CENTRAL (Behind Lowes) Field #4, 6pm

PRACTICE: April 4 (Saturday), Northern Field #4, 2-4pm

GAME: April 7 (Tuesday), NORTH CENTRAL Field #4, 6pm

GAME: April 9 (Thursday), Northern Field #4, 6pm

GAME: April 14 (Tuesday), Northern Field #4, 6pm

GAME: April 16 (Thursday), Northern Field #4, 6pm

NOTES:

1. This will complete our inter-league play. Regular Season begins the week of April 19-25. I am still awaiting our regular season schedule. It will be posted ASAP.
2. REMINDER: As regular season begins, let me remind parents that each child has a $10 concession fee for the season. I will be happy to collect that fee from you after any inter-league game--I will turn our team money in once it is collected. The perk: your child will receive a free drink after every home game. Thanks.

SATURDAY SCHEDULE CHANGE!!!

Due to cold weather possibility in the morning--NEW SCHEDULE:

12:00-12:30 Opening Ceremonies

12:30-1:00 Lunch

1:00-1:30 Teams C & D play

3:00-5:00 Teams A & B play

ALL GAMES CANCELLED TONIGHT (Friday)

No game tonight--it looks like this one will not be rescheduled.

SATURDAY is ON! See you at the park.

OUR NEXT GAME: Monday (30th) @ Northern, 6pm

SATURDAY'S SCHEDULE

The following players are scheduled for the 10:00-11:45 scrimmage game:

Team A (Coach Hall)

• J. Rodriquez
• R. Patterson
• J. Moreno
• C. Hall

Team B (Coach Thompson)

• N. Lockhart
• J. Bick
• C. Woolsey

The following players play in the second scrimmage at 1:00-2:45pm

Team C (Coach Gordon)

• B. Tagle
• C. Bearden

Team D (Coach Foreman)

• W. Sparks
• C. Garcia
• M. Parada

SCRIMMAGE 1

OPENING CEREMONIES: 12:00-12:30

LUNCH 12:20-1:00

SCRIMMAGE 2

IF your player is in game 1, you may leave after Opening Ceremonies.

IF your player is in game 2, you may arrive 15 minutes before Opening Ceremonies.

Should be a fun day!

OPENING CEREMONIES--THIS SATURDAY

Opening Ceremonies will be this Saturday at our park. The schedule is as follows:

10:00-11:45 am - Scrimmage Game 1

12:00-12:30 pm - OPENING CEREMONIES

1:00-2:45 pm - Scrimmage Game 2

Here are the details:

• Players are to fully dress in their uniforms.
• We will be called out and recognized on the field during the opening ceremonies
• The scrimmages are set up by the league and our players will be mixed in among 4 different teams of equal talent. They will play a full game.
• At this point, I do not know what time our kids will be playing. If the league gives this info to me by mid week I will post it on the blog.
• This is a fun day and your player will enjoy his time playing with the other kids from teams in our league.
• Hot dogs, hamburgers and such are usually available for purchase through the concession stand.

GAME & PRACTICE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

MONDAY GAME

• March 23, 6pm @ Mid Cities Field 2

TUESDAY PRACTICE

• March 24, 7-8:30pm (Northern Field 4)

FRIDAY GAME

• March 27, 6pm @ Northern Field 4

GAME 2 RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER

Our Thursday game has been rescheduled for Monday, March 23--6pm @ Mid Cities.

Again, please have your player there by 5:15.

Enjoy spring break. I hope you have some quality family time.

OUR NEXT PRACTICE: Saturday, March 21 from 12-2pm, Northern Field 4

This will be an important practice for us. I realize some may be traveling in from a spring break get-a-way. If you are in town, please have your player at this practice.

Thanks.

Coach Hall

GAME 1 RESULTS

Parents,

Just wanted to let you know that I a proud of your boys--they did fine last night. We played one of the stronger teams we will see in the city last night; give or take a couple of plays and the game could have gone either way.

NEXT GAME: Be sure and check the blog due to weather changes. I will post as soon as I hear something from the league.

Coach Hall

INTER-LEAGUE GAME SCHEDULE

ALL GAMES BEGIN AT 6PM | BE AT THE PARK BY 5:20PM

MARCH SCHEDULE

GAME 1: Tuesday (Northern Field 4), March 10

GAME 2: Thursday (Mid-City Field 2), March 12

GAME 3: Friday (Northern Field 4), March 27

GAME 4: Monday (Northern Field 4), March 30

We will practice some during inter-league play.

I will post that schedule when it arrives from the NLL office.

FINAL PRACTICE BEFORE GAMES BEGIN: SATURDAY 10AM-12

We do have one more practice--this Saturday at 10am-12pm on Field 4.

There will be NO Friday night batting practice.

Change in Practice Schedule

Parents,

We had a tough time at the cages tonight due to the fact that all teams/leagues are in full swing now. We ended up trying to take batting practice in the only grassy area we could find.

Therefore, we will NOT HAVE BATTING PRACTICE on Friday night.

We will practice on Thursday and Saturday as scheduled.

The boys are doing great; the team is beginning to gel.

I am waiting on our game schedule for next week and will post it asap.

Scott

MONDAY PRACTICE CANCELLED!!!

We will NOT practice on Monday due to testing in schools on Tuesday.

Meet at the batting cages at 5:30 sharp on Tuesday.

GREAT PRACTICE today!

Coach Hall

PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF 3/2-3/7

MONDAY (3/2) -- NO practice due to testing on Tuesday .

TUESDAY (3/3) 5:30-7:00 pm [meet at the batting cages]

WEDNESDAY (3/4) NO PRACTICE

THURSDAY (3/5) 5:30-7:00 pm -- field 4

FRIDAY (3/6) 5:30-7:00 pm [meet at the batting cages]

SATURDAY (3/7) 10:00-12:00 pm

Wednesday, Feb 25

No Regular Practice Tonight (Generally, we will not practice on Wednesday nights)

PITCHERS will meet tonight from 5:30-6:30 (1 HR) on FIELD 3

If your son has never pitched, but is interested in pitching or learning how to pitch, they are welcome to come to this practice. We will only be an hour tonight.

Practice Schedule (Week of Feb 23-28)

ALL PRACTICES ARE 1:30.

2/23 Monday Field 3   5:30 pm

2/24 Tuesday  Field 4 7:00 pm

2/25 Wednesday No Practice

2/26 Thursday Field 4 7:00 pm

2/27 Friday Field 3 5:30 pm

2/28 Saturday Field 4  1:00 pm

1ST PRACTICE & Parent Meeting

PRACTICE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, (2 - 4 pm)

• Our first practice is THIS Saturday--it will be an extended practice. 
• Please make sure your player is ON TIME for practice and that you pick your player up on time when practice is over.
• WHAT TO WEAR: Cleats, Hat, Baseball Pants, and Protector Cup.

PARENT MEETING: at the end of practice on Saturday (4 pm)

• We will have a brief meeting at the end of practice to make sure we get off to a great start. The coaches will field any questions you might have and we will provide important information concerning our team and season.
• Our practice schedule will be ready first of next week.

General Information

Welcome to our Northern Athletics Website.

Team: A's 

Head Coach: Scott Hall

Assistant Coach: Eddie Parada

This blog will be our communication tool. 

• It is much easier to post important information here for parents to retrieve, rather than calling every player each time there is a schedule change.
  
• If a game or practice is in question due to weather, check here.
• As soon as they are available, practice and game schedules will be posted on the blog.

Guidelines for the Season:

Let me CLARIFY THE WIN: 

      ...there are 2 primary goals for Every Player this season:

(1) Have Fun!

• The game of baseball is fun and my primary goal as your child's coach is to help him learn to play the game and for him to enjoy the experience so that he will hopefully play again next season.
  
• Having fun means we enjoy the game of baseball--it does not mean we goof off.

(2) Get Better!

• We will work hard as a team and I will ask your child to work hard during each practice and each game. At the end of day, my goal as your child's coach is to help your son improve his skills as a ball player.
  
• I can assure you that if your son gives his best effort  he will improve this season and become a better ball player.

We will WIN BALL GAMES when achieve these two goals.

• We will play to win ball games!
  
• Your player will want to win games and so do their coaches--we were built this way and that's why we play--we will play competitive baseball.
  
• If we lose, it is OK if we gave our best effort--we learn from our mistakes and apply teaching to improve our skill for the next game.
  

The truth of the matter:
I have had teams in the past that were super talented but could never learn to have fun and play as a team; they ended up with a losing record for the season. On the other hand, I have had teams with mediocre talent who learned early in preseason practice to play as a team and we marched our way through the season to become league champions.

Coach Hall