EVERY MORNING IN AFRICA, A GAZELLE WAKES UP. IT KNOWS IT MUST RUN FASTER THAN THE FASTEST LION OR IT WILL BE KILLED. EVERY MORNING A LION WAKES UP. IT KNOWS IT MUST OUTRUN THE SLOWEST GAZELLE OR IT WILL STARVE TO DEATH. SO, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHETHER YOU ARE A LION OR A GAZELLE.
WHEN THE SUN COMES UP, YOU BETTER BE READY.
Welcome To Our Newest Eagles
The Slammin Eagles Travel Baseball Team would like to welcome our newest players to the Eagle family. They are Dewey Kelly, Alex Scuoppo, Avery Bowman, and Troy Pacifici. The coaching staff, players, and family members are excited that you are with us, and we hope you and your parents will enjoy being a part of our baseball family! You are all fine ball players and are a welcome addition to our team.
THE COMEBACK KIDS
Hey team, we played some exciting baseball against the Jupiter Cardinals this past weekend. Both wins coming in the last inning from behind. It sure is good to see that our team can fight back when they are behind. Remember, we were down in the second game against the Boca Starz 8-2 in the third inning and we came back in that game as well to win 10-9. I recall at the time when we were down 8-2, Alex Lopez looked at me and said "Don't worry Coach, we play better when we're behind". You were right Alex, and you are a wise young man! Please keep reminding me about that the next time we are down so I won't get crazy. Hey kids, travel ball is fun isn't it?
Coach Sal
Nicknames
Avery Bowman = "A"
Alex Scuoppo = Steamer
Joey Freitas = Fritos
Dewey Kelly = Big Country
Sean Dakin = Speed
Alex Lopez = Easy
Troy Pacifici = T Roy
Joey Locascio = Scrappy
Troy Martinez = Hit Machine
Paul Gonzalez = Gonzo
Kennedy Granato = K Rock
BELIEVE THIS
A Player's greatest crippler = fear
A Player's greatest mistake = giving up
A Player's greatest loss = self-confidence
A Player's most potent force = positive thinking
Game Results and stats
Hey players and parents, want to see the recap and stats from our most recent games? Just click on Game results on the menu on the left and you are there.And for Team stats, click on Teams/ rosters. Lots of game stats, hitting and pitching and team and individual. Take a look.
THE BIG PICTURE
To be a successful team you constantly have to be prepared every time you go on the field, being motivated and giving 100% at all times. You have to be disciplined enough to do the little things that will keep you focused and to excel when the moment is at hand. Players, never settle for anything less than 100% when you play. Just like in school,you have to excel at what you do. Always push yourself to do your best and your best will always be good enough. It's when you do not give it your all is when you get into bad habits. I look at you (the players) and I see eleven good ballplayers with excellent work habits,decent attitudes who are brought up the right way with respect to the coaching staff and with each other and I am very happy you are Eagles. But players, please understand that we will not win every game. Winning is not the big picture. That's not what this is about. Its about learning to be the best you can be, competing at a high level, practicing good sportsmanship and teamwork, having a good attitude, persevering when things are not going your way, staying positive and always respecting your teammates, coaches, opponents and your parents. I believe you are special kids that won't settle for average, but will work hard daily to seek the way to excellence,in baseball and in life.
Coach Sal
Guest Book
Please visit our guest book by signing in and writing about our team. Your comments would be greatly appreciated by the players and coaching staff. Parents please participate.......
Coach Sal
THE THREE KEYS TO A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM
The Best Teams Go Beyond Good Pitching and Defense with These Three Critical Pieces
It's true that pitching and defense wins championships. But for youth players, it takes a little bit more than that. Teams often have the talent to win, but there can be a few key ingredients missing, namely: FOCUS, CONFIDENCE, and TEAM UNITY. Teams can accomplish their goal of winning their league tournament not necessarily because they have the best players, but because they work hard at improving themselves at THE MENTAL ASPECTS OF THE GAME. By working on these aspects, the team can also enjoy a noticeable improvement not only in the level of play, but also in the ENJOYMENT OF THE GAME.
THE FIRST KEY IS TO INCREASE THE TEAM'S FOCUS. Players in youth baseball tend to make errors due to a lack of concentration. Most mistakes, such as throwing to home when the only play is to first base, or when a runner is on second base with less than two outs, and he runs to third when a ground ball is hit in front of him happen because players fail to focus on the task at hand. It's good practice to have your team remind themselves before every pitch not only to do with the ball if it comes to them, but also what they can do to help their teammates make a play.The practice of reviewing in your mind all the possible situations that could occur once the ball is put into play can be just as important as taking hundreds of ground balls in practice.
And just like the mechanics of fielding a ground ball or hitting a cutoff man, it can become second nature. By increasing the focus, players take an important and easy step to playing much better baseball.
THE SECOND KEY: WITH AN INCREASE OF FOCUS COMES A RISE IN CONFIDENCE. There are two types of confidence a team develops. Both of them are instrumental in the team becoming successful.The first is SELF CONFIDENCE, and the second is CONFIDENCE IN TEAMMATES. Infielders need to believe not only that they can go into the hole and dig out a tough grounder, but also that once a long throw is made, the first baseman will scoop up a ball in the dirt or apply a tag if it is up the line toward the plate. Likewise, pitchers learn to be confident that they can get batters out with a curve ball and know that if it gets away from them (a bad pitch), the catcher will be able to block it and keep it in front of the plate. When players have their heads in the game, they are more prepared and confident that they can make an important play. And as the players come to see that their teammates are FOCUSED, they become increasingly confident that the team can win on any given day.
THE THIRD KEY, AND POSSIBLY MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT THAT CHANGES, IS THE FEELING OF TEAM UNITY. Players learn to encourage each other regularly, doing everything from giving a pat on the back after a fine defensive play to leaving the dugout to greet a player who has simply advanced a base runner. Players who are coming out of the game for a substitute are ready to help the incoming player warm up. The players not on the field are still able to take an active roll by helping with the score book, keeping equipment in order, and offering vocal encouragement to their teammates.By realizing (knowing) that 12 individuals can not possibly win a championship, the group comes together and WORKS AS A TEAM in order TO SUCCEED.
So True
A GREAT QUOTE FROM A GREAT MAN
"The way a team plays as a whole determines its success.You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime."
Babe Ruth....the greatest ball player ever
MORE GREAT QUOTES
"Play the game like you play life. You play it to be successful, you play it with dignity, you play it with pride, you play it aggressively, and you play it as well as you possibly can"......Billy Martin
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success"........Henry Ford
A leader has been defined as one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.......Anon
It takes the hammer of practice to drive the nail of success....Anon
"Maintaining the right attitude is easier than regaining the right attitude"
.....Sparky Anderson
The first step toward success is the willingness to listen....Anon
THE BULLETIN BOARD
Attention Eagle Players, read the factors about being a champion caliper team. Especially the first two factors. Read them and memorize them.
PS: Team Play Is Everything
Premiere League
Check out the league website in the menu section on the left. After clicking on the FPBL Link, click on the picture and explore the site. Check our standings etc.
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