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If you are interested in playing on the Senior or Junior Cannons in 2010 please email Coach Mongeon and show up to the meetings.
INFORMATIONAL/RECRUITING MEETINGS (OPEN TO ALL ELIGIBLE PLAYERS):
Fall Meeting -- Wednesday November 4th, 2009 6:30pm @ Colchester High School
Spring Meeting -- Tuesday March 2nd, 2010 6:00pm - 7:30pm @ Cannons Baseball Academy
Tryouts -- Sunday April 25th, 2010
Dear Candidates/Parents-
Thank for your interest in playing for our American Legion Baseball Program. Summer is a great time for everyone go out and have a great time on the baseball diamond. When looking to select players for our teams we look for the most talented and driven team players that are willing to put on our jersey. We believe that playing for the Cannons is a privilege, not an entitlement. Those that feel they are entitled to be on these teams or that the Cannons are lucky to have them will be disappointed to learn that there is no place for them in our program. We look to compete, improve and have fun. We look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming meetings and at tryouts. Best of luck.
The "Staff"
All players are required to tryout for the 2010 Cannons.
Team slots are not entitlement based. You must tryout every year.
Message to parents: 100% support is expected. Involvement in fundraising and team events is needed. Involvement is coaching will not occur.
Playing time is at the discretion of the coaches. Parent input regarding playing time is strongly discouraged (and will not be considered), as players are expected to learn how to communicate with the coaches on how to improve their playing time. Respect for coaches, teammates, officials and opponents is an expectation.
Attitude problems, committment issues and behavior problems will be dealt with swiftly and decisively. It is our belief that one bad attitude is enough to ruin a whole season.
Part of becoming a good program is developing players that are committed in the off-season. Conditioning in the off-season is critical to the success of our program. Players that demonstrate lack of commitment or bad attitudes will not be asked to participate in off-season activities. Players that are interested in playing for the Cannons in the following year may be considered for off-season workouts if space allows it.
Age Requirements
Cannot turn 19 before January 1st of 2010.
Senior Cannons are 19 and under
Junior Cannons are 17 and under
Depending on the talent level we will take younger players on the older team. We will also put older players on the younger team in certain situations.
Cost
2010 Player Fees (no refunds!)
Deposit and Paperwork Due At The Tryout!
Balance Due on June 1, 2010
Senior Cannons- 2010: $1000 (Before Fundraising)
Includes: Gear, Coaching, Hotels, Transportation, Entry Fees, Field Expenses, Officiating.
Junior Cannons- 2010: $800(Before Fundraising)
Includes: Gear, coaching, entry fee, field expenses, officiating, NYPO nights etc... players are on their own for transportation and travel expeses
Starting in 2008, FOR ALL TEAMSall fundraising you do comes directly off of the player fee. Fundraising will be tracked by the boosters.
If you just plan on paying the money and not being involved in the fundraising please let the boosters know.
OPEN ROSTER SPOTS FOR 2010
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Senior Cannons--- Max 18
Junior Cannons--- Max 16
Number of games
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Senior Cannons--- ~40 games
Junior Cannons--- ~30 games
Tournaments TBA!!!
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Senior Cannons--- Glenns Falls, Zorian, Plattsburg
Junior Cannons--- Platts, Ottawa, Saratoga, Edge Tournament
Program Goals
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Teaching Values
• Discipline
• Work ethic (on and off the field)
• Communications
• Learning
• Caring
• Decision making
Formula for Success
• Recruit good people
• Develop a strong work ethic
• Emphasis on academic achievement
• Develop baseball skills
• Develop broad-based support
• Community involvement
• Create a “family atmosphere”
Building Dreams
• Gain respect
• Build a tradition
• Community support
• 100% graduation rate
• Championship teams
• American Legion Post Season Play
* Playing collegiate baseball
Head Coach
• Dedication
• Enthusiasm
• Knowledge
• Positive role-model
• Discipline
• Family
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