We were finally able to get on a baseball field (sort of) and it felt great. The whole team was there and I was quite impressed with the quality of play. The pitchers did an excellent job throwing strikes and there was a couple of nice defensive plays in the field. I was able to video everyone's swing and am a big believer in using slow motion analysis as a coaching aid. Our next practice is Wednesday at the field (batting cages) 5:00. I am still looking for volunteers for our Candy Stand obligation.
-Coach
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Balloon DNA
My friend Denise, Ian and I went to dinner tonight at Bob Evans. Mr. No the balloon man was there making balloon figures for all the kids. He was near our table at one point, and I began speculating...
Me: I wonder what he's making.
Ian: I think he's making strands of DNA.
Denise: (bursts out laughing) If I ever had any doubt that you're Serena Tabor's son, it's completely gone now!
The apple really doesn't fall far from the tree. :D
Me: I wonder what he's making.
Ian: I think he's making strands of DNA.
Denise: (bursts out laughing) If I ever had any doubt that you're Serena Tabor's son, it's completely gone now!
The apple really doesn't fall far from the tree. :D
Baseball Update
I would like to first thank Anthony Dolce's dad George, for providing our practice space. One thing I noticed tonight was the decibel level was unusually high. This is a good sign in my eyes because it indicates the kids are starting to feel comfortable with each other and making new friends a good thing. We have seen our first two games postponed (cancelled?) and will start the season May 7th against the Cubs, who appear to have a really strong roster. Cavan Derrigan will get the start on the mound for us and will be on a strict pitch limit. Our next practice is Saturday at 2pm at the Little League field. We will practice in the parking lot or the closest patch of dry grass. I would like to have a little more room to work on cut offs and relays. We can also use the batting cage to work on hitting.
Coach
Coach
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Batting Practice Update
Thanks to Anthony Dolce's dad George we were able to practice inside at the Knights of Columbus. I brought along my son's batting machine (A Jugs Small Ball Machine) and the team did awesome hitting those golf ball sized baseballs. I really like how our kids are swinging the bats. I know some of my techniques are new and that is why I'm so impressed that everyone is trying to do what I'm telling them. I haven't felt the least bit of resistance and for that I just want to thank everyone, players and parents. Coach Jim Derrigan did an excellent job running the team through drills and I look forward to working more with him. Unfortunately for us Coach Doug could not make it to practice but look for him Wednesday in the batting cages (5 pm). And be ready to hit some line drives at him instead of me!
Coach Turri
Coach Turri
Thursday, April 14, 2011
BP - The First Home Run of the Season
From Coach Turri: "We had our first batting practice home run today courtesy of Ian Tabor who hit a liner to the back of the batting cage. I saw a lot of good swings and more importantly some smiles on our kids' faces. I see alot of potential in our team and am confident by mid-season we'll be a team to be reckoned with. Can't wait to actually get on the field so we can use some real baseballs. Next practice is Saturday at 2pm after the Worker Bees are done working on the fields. Please have your child wear their athletic supporter to all field practices as we'll be hitting grounders as well as having some "suit up" to play catcher." Marlene says: I'm so proud of him! We will try to make a couple of this games this summer. Michael says: Nice!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Humor
Got this email from a friend... Enjoy!
1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nape when I was younger.
4. There is a great need for a sarcasm font.
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. MapQuest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
10. Bad decisions make good stories.
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after BluRay? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.
13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.
14. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
15. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
16. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.
17. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.
18. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
19. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?
20. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars teams up to prevent a jerk from cutting in front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!
21. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
22. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch three consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
23. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey -- but I bet everyone can find and push the snooze button from three feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time.
24. The first testicular guard, the "Cup", was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that their brain is also important.
1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nape when I was younger.
4. There is a great need for a sarcasm font.
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. MapQuest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
10. Bad decisions make good stories.
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after BluRay? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.
13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.
14. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
15. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
16. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.
17. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.
18. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
19. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?
20. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars teams up to prevent a jerk from cutting in front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!
21. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
22. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch three consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
23. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey -- but I bet everyone can find and push the snooze button from three feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time.
24. The first testicular guard, the "Cup", was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that their brain is also important.
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Tonawanda LL/A's - (Tonawanda, NY) - powered by LeagueLineup.com
Update on Ian's practice today with Little League:
Tonawanda LL/A's - (Tonawanda, NY) - powered by LeagueLineup.com
Tonawanda LL/A's - (Tonawanda, NY) - powered by LeagueLineup.com
New Wheels
Did our first 10 miles on it today. Ian is thrilled. It's his first bike with handlebar brakes!
Friday, April 01, 2011
Baseball Humor
A Yankees fan, a Mets fan, and a Red Sox fan are climbing a mountain and arguing about who loves his team more. The Mets fan insists he is the most loyal..."This is for the Mets!" he yells and jumps off the mountain. Not to be outdone, the Yankees fan is next to profess his love for his team. He yells "This is for the Yankees!" and pushes the Red Sox fan off the mountain...
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