Saturday, February 13, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Open Gym - Sunday, February 7
12:00 - doors open
12:15 workouts begin
1:45 - workouts end
2:00 - everyone on their way home
Pitchers and and catchers need to let me know ASAP what their plans are for the weekend!
12:15 workouts begin
1:45 - workouts end
2:00 - everyone on their way home
Pitchers and and catchers need to let me know ASAP what their plans are for the weekend!
If you are thinking about playing sports in college ...
I received the following article in an e-mail from the moderator of a softball coaching group to which I belong. I thought those of you considering college softball might find the information in this article very interesting. Enjoy!
Last night I held an information session for the coaches, players, and parents of my association. The purpose of the seminar was to educate them about college softball. I talked about the reality of college softball, the recruitment process, the academic requirements, what coaches are looking for, and so on.
I also spent time explaining to the young athletes that were present that besides refining their softball skills and having the best grades possible in school, they have to pay attention to the little things. I told them that college coaches are often looking at these little things to give them an idea of the personality of the player. They want serious and committed athletes and want to avoid potential slackers or trouble makers.
Here's a sample of the little things they might be looking at...
- How do you respond to your coaches and teammates?
- How respectful are you with everybody?
- How do you treat your parents? <--- Mike Candrea told me that one!
- Do you hustle like running on and off the field?
- Do you look professional like having your shirt tucked in?
- Is your stuff organized or are you always looking for your glove, bat, etc.?
- Are you prepared to compete?
- Do you take the game seriously or do you just goof around?
There are a lot more but you get the idea. These little things reveal a lot about your personality, your mindset and your character. And personality traits, character and a winning mindset are absolutely crucial to a softball program. Good coaches know that and will try to recruit athletes with that possess it and evaluate that through the little things that I've listed above.
Do you pay attention to the little things? They do matter a lot. Think about it.
Coach Marc - "Your Softball Peak Performance Coach"
Now about what Marc said...
I really can't emphasize enough the importance of having a plan for college recruiting and definitely paying attention to the "little" things like Marc talked about earlier today. I've heard a number of college coaches say they pay attention to appearance and the condition of your equipment. Why?
Because it gives them an insight to the respect and pride you have in yourself (based upon the care you put into how you present and carry yourself) and the respect you have for the game (based upon how you care for and treat your equipment from your shoes, to your glove, to your bat).
Also - don't think that just because you are moving through high school, that you are getting closer to playing at the next level. I know some student-athletes who are sophomores right now that are actually further away from their goal of playing at the college level than when they were a freshman. How is that possible?
Well, as a freshman in high school, it's likely you have no grades or transcripts to speak of and probably no college contacts either. However, you do have just about all possible scholarship/roster spots for your class still available.
Now take current sophomores. Some still don't have college contacts. Some now have grades, but they are NOT the kind coaches are looking for (so in essence, they moved themselves away from their goal by making poor choices academically). In addition, they now have less time to make contacts, less time to work on academics, more of a academic hole to dig themselves out of AND it's possible that college coaches have already filled some of their roster spots for that graduating year so already
less opportunities than the year before.
Can you see how simply being a sophomore doesn't necessarily mean that you are closer to your goal of higher education? In fact it's possible that, if you don't have a plan and you are not making the right choices on and off the field, you may now be in a slightly "worse" position than you were as an incoming
high school freshman. Yikes!
Plan and be meticulous about your efforts. Give your best in everything that you do! Have a good one and each day, strive to move closer to your ultimate goals.
Sincerely,
Stacie Mahoe
SoftballPerformance.com
Last night I held an information session for the coaches, players, and parents of my association. The purpose of the seminar was to educate them about college softball. I talked about the reality of college softball, the recruitment process, the academic requirements, what coaches are looking for, and so on.
I also spent time explaining to the young athletes that were present that besides refining their softball skills and having the best grades possible in school, they have to pay attention to the little things. I told them that college coaches are often looking at these little things to give them an idea of the personality of the player. They want serious and committed athletes and want to avoid potential slackers or trouble makers.
Here's a sample of the little things they might be looking at...
- How do you respond to your coaches and teammates?
- How respectful are you with everybody?
- How do you treat your parents? <--- Mike Candrea told me that one!
- Do you hustle like running on and off the field?
- Do you look professional like having your shirt tucked in?
- Is your stuff organized or are you always looking for your glove, bat, etc.?
- Are you prepared to compete?
- Do you take the game seriously or do you just goof around?
There are a lot more but you get the idea. These little things reveal a lot about your personality, your mindset and your character. And personality traits, character and a winning mindset are absolutely crucial to a softball program. Good coaches know that and will try to recruit athletes with that possess it and evaluate that through the little things that I've listed above.
Do you pay attention to the little things? They do matter a lot. Think about it.
Coach Marc - "Your Softball Peak Performance Coach"
Now about what Marc said...
I really can't emphasize enough the importance of having a plan for college recruiting and definitely paying attention to the "little" things like Marc talked about earlier today. I've heard a number of college coaches say they pay attention to appearance and the condition of your equipment. Why?
Because it gives them an insight to the respect and pride you have in yourself (based upon the care you put into how you present and carry yourself) and the respect you have for the game (based upon how you care for and treat your equipment from your shoes, to your glove, to your bat).
Also - don't think that just because you are moving through high school, that you are getting closer to playing at the next level. I know some student-athletes who are sophomores right now that are actually further away from their goal of playing at the college level than when they were a freshman. How is that possible?
Well, as a freshman in high school, it's likely you have no grades or transcripts to speak of and probably no college contacts either. However, you do have just about all possible scholarship/roster spots for your class still available.
Now take current sophomores. Some still don't have college contacts. Some now have grades, but they are NOT the kind coaches are looking for (so in essence, they moved themselves away from their goal by making poor choices academically). In addition, they now have less time to make contacts, less time to work on academics, more of a academic hole to dig themselves out of AND it's possible that college coaches have already filled some of their roster spots for that graduating year so already
less opportunities than the year before.
Can you see how simply being a sophomore doesn't necessarily mean that you are closer to your goal of higher education? In fact it's possible that, if you don't have a plan and you are not making the right choices on and off the field, you may now be in a slightly "worse" position than you were as an incoming
high school freshman. Yikes!
Plan and be meticulous about your efforts. Give your best in everything that you do! Have a good one and each day, strive to move closer to your ultimate goals.
Sincerely,
Stacie Mahoe
SoftballPerformance.com
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Open Gym - Sunday, January 31
Pitchers/Catchers may report at 11:15
All other players report at 12:15
Everyone done by 2:00
All other players report at 12:15
Everyone done by 2:00
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Great turnout at open gym today!
18 players and 2 coaches ... we will run the same schedule next week.
Don't forget to post your apparel requests on one of the sites.
Don't forget to post your apparel requests on one of the sites.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Softball Open Gyms begin Sunday, Jan. 24
Softball open gym schedule for Sunday, Jan. 24.
12:15 gyms open
12:30 workouts begin
1:45 workouts end
2:00 gyms empty
12:15 gyms open
12:30 workouts begin
1:45 workouts end
2:00 gyms empty
Sunday, January 10, 2010
No Open Gym Sunday, Jan. 10
Due to complications with gym space at U-High, we will not have and open gym on Sunday, January 10. Hopefully, the gyms will be back to normal this week and we can get in next Sunday.
In the meantime, winter conditioning workouts with Coach Pessman begin this week on Monday and Wednesday. Meet in the small gym after school on Monday IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION regarding the winter workouts. The actual workouts begin on Wednesday, January 13.
In the meantime, winter conditioning workouts with Coach Pessman begin this week on Monday and Wednesday. Meet in the small gym after school on Monday IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION regarding the winter workouts. The actual workouts begin on Wednesday, January 13.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Informational Meeting - Tuesday, Dec. 15
Nearly 25 girls attended our first informational meeting for the 2010 softball season. Over 30 girls have expressed an interest in playing softball this season.
We have tentatively schedule open gyms every Sunday in January and February from 1:00 - 2:30 in the small gym at U-High. We also hope to schedule one night a week at Sports Enhancement during the month of February.
We have tentatively schedule open gyms every Sunday in January and February from 1:00 - 2:30 in the small gym at U-High. We also hope to schedule one night a week at Sports Enhancement during the month of February.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Good Neighbor Grants
Attention Parents - If you are employed by State Farm and you have not yet committed your $500 Good Neighbor Grant to another worthwhile charitable organization, please consider naming the U-High Softball program as a recipient of at least part of the valuable grant.
We have numerous volunteer options available, starting this fall with equipment inventory and uniform repair. Any money that we raise will go toward the purchase of a new pitching machine. Additionally, we should be in line to apply for matching funds for the Booster Club in order to reach our goal. Any additional money we raise will go toward the purchase of new uniforms for the 2011 season.
Thanks for your consideration in this matter - Coach Sondgeroth
We have numerous volunteer options available, starting this fall with equipment inventory and uniform repair. Any money that we raise will go toward the purchase of a new pitching machine. Additionally, we should be in line to apply for matching funds for the Booster Club in order to reach our goal. Any additional money we raise will go toward the purchase of new uniforms for the 2011 season.
Thanks for your consideration in this matter - Coach Sondgeroth
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
IHSA Changes Pitching Distance for 2010 Season
Please check out articles in the Pantagraph on on the IHSA website (www.ihsa.org) regarding rule changes for the upcoming softball season. Most notable is their decision to move the pitching rubber from 40 ft back to 43 ft. Reasons sited were an increase in offense and safety of pitchers.
Let me know if you have any questions - Coach Sondgeroth
Let me know if you have any questions - Coach Sondgeroth
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