New practice schedule. Mondays and Thursdays Midway Rec. Center Field #4 at 6:oo to 7:30. Everyone must come in FULL baseball attire, and get ready to get down and dirty.
BASEBALL PRAYER
God grant me wisdom, to tell a strike from a ball,
to know where to throw and never to fall.
Keep me always in the base line, running straight and true
and I'll look for your sign, to stretch one into two.
God give me vision, to see every pitch,
so if a player needs help, then I will see which.
Let me always hustle, so I'll be at my best
and take pride in myself, in sports and the rest.
God be my strength, when I throw the ball
when I'm far from home plate, or against a wall.
So I never miss a base, please guide my feet,
bring me home safely, so my job is complete.
When I help younger players, let me always give praise,
so they'll see you in me, in all of my ways.
God please guide our coach, to be fair and smart,
to teach us to be good, let it come from his heart.
Let me take a loss, just as well as a win,
to do any less, is surely a sin.
As long as I can play, let me make my parents proud,
as proud as I am, when they yell MY name out loud.
However my games end, let me always have fun
and if Heaven has All Stars, I want to be one.
When my games here are over and my seasons are done,
let me play on your team just like your son. ~ Amen.
HE’S JUST A BOY
HE STANDS AT THE PLATE
HIS HEART POUNDING FAST,
THE BASES ARE LOADED
THE DIE HAS BEEN CAST.
MOM AND DAD CANNOT HELP HIM,
HE STANDS ALL ALONE.
A HIT AT THE MOMENT
WOULD SEND THE TEAM HOME.
THE BALL NEARS THE PLATE,
HE SWINGS AND MISSES.
THERE’S A GROAN FROM THE CROWD,
WITH SOME BOOS AND HISSES.
A THOUGHTLESS VOICE CRIES,
“STRIKE OUT THE BUM!”
TEARS FILL HIS EYES,
THE GAME’S NO LONGER FUN
REMEMBER - HE’S JUST A BOY
WHO STANDS ALL ALONE.
SO OPEN YOUR HEART
AND GIVE HIM A BREAK,
FOR IT’S MOMENTS LIKE THIS
A MAN YOU CAN MAKE.
KEEP THIS IN MIND
WHEN YOU HEAR SOMEONE FORGET
HE’S JUST A BOY,
NOT A MAN YET.
AUTHOR UNKNOWN
**********IMPORTANT**********
Please ensure that all players come to practice in FULL baseball attire. Baseball Pants, shirt, hat...most importantly CUPS AND CLEATS. Sweats are acceptable (no shorts no jeans NO TENNIS SHOES).*****************************
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