After hitting & speed work today
@BeaconsBaseball
got their first taste of the Forearm Gauntlet (3 stations - wrist rolls, rice bucket series, heavy bat series)
#Rollbeacs
#Strongwins
Big thank you to
@ABCA1945
for the opportunity today to present. I appreciate
@CoachSchloss
&
@mnoone22
giving me platform to talk about catching. Excited to watch more speakers tomorrow ๐โพ๏ธ
I got two very articulate phone calls from kids choosing other schools in the last week. It was appreciated & I wished them luck. Really good for young people to practice having hard conversations
#respect
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At D3 we get used to other schools trying to poach guys. Two local D1โs kicked tires on one of my Pโs this fall. Just checked their rosters for fun - one has 23 Pโs listed the other 21 Pโs. What a joke!! The grass is not always greener ๐๐คก ๐งฟ
#GrandeRosters
#development
#karma
The most important thank you is to my amazing wife. She handles the hectic baseball coach schedules and manages the home front for days at a time. Also an unofficial assistant coach w great perspective for me when I need it
#thebest
#marrysmart
I truly appreciate all the hardwork and commitment from the
@BeaconsBaseball
players & coaching staff this year. This is a heartbreaking end to 2020. This Senior class is very special to me. They have taken the program to new heights on and off the field
#3peat
#feedthemeter
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I want to thank
@coachk21
& the entire
@FirebirdsCCBL
organization for the opportunity to coach in Orleans again this summer. I really enjoyed this special group of players who came to work everyday. Learned a ton & feel fortunate to have had the opportunity
#AckAck
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With decision coming today on fate of our season anxiety is high! My youngest just brought me a stuffy I keep in dugout for my players who need a reminder during games...โitโs not all ๐โs and ๐ฆโsโ. Hereโs to hope ๐ค Headspace App time
#playball
Beaconville lost a dedicated & special part of our department today w the passing of Sergio Gonsalves. Serg was a daily inspiration for me, a staple of UMB for decades flying around Clark in his chair getting things done! Serg was a paraplegic, but was in no way โdisabledโ.
Excited to add
@ReynoldsWrap015
to the coaching staff for 2021. Jacqui has coached at HS & AAU levels. Long time instructor at Mass Athletics. She will work w OF & hitters. Excited to add her to the staff of
@BeaconsBaseball
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Recruits great time of year to STOP showcasing & start lifting๐ช๐๏ธโโ๏ธPut in three months of work in the gym w a coach who knows baseball athletic performance. Your gains will be more beneficial than attending your 30th showcase
#gainsseason
#strongwins
#stopshowcasing
#invest
Wanted to extend a huge thank you to my players & assistant coaches for an incredible season for
@BeaconsBaseball
It was an amazing ride, & a season where we had to overcome a lot of adversity. The work ethic & leadership by the seniors was truly special. Thanks for the memories
If you need help please ask a coach, friend, or parent. Donโt suffer in silence. Itโs ok to not feel ok. Resources are out there to get you back on the right track. It will get better โค๏ธโ๐ฉน Your not weak if you ask for help, but a brave person who just wants to feel better.
โฆ
@BeaconsBaseball
โฉ super fan โฆ
@BKoepka
โฉ keeping the Beacons & โฆ
@DGambino629
โฉ in his thoughts today. We did get the dub today and hopefully we both bring home the title tomorrow ๐๐ฅโพ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Immediate opening for an assistant coach with
@BeaconsBaseball
Paid position must be able to attend practices 1230-3pm M-F & Sat DH. Some weekday games possible and 16 game season w start date 4/1 until end of May. Great opportunity to coach college baseball โพ๏ธ๐ DM if interested
Congrats to
@BeaconsBaseball
alum Joe Rogers on his graduation from OCS. Super happy for him and his family. US Army just got a fantastic leader in their ranks ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ
Not sure how
@Davemurphy06
who fielded .991 and hit 12 bombs w 50 RBis didn't get more love at 2b ๐คทโโ๏ธ Also
@nandoo_burgos
goes 9-1 for best team in NE gets no recognition. Since when are wins not important? Either way you guys are studs
#Rollbeacs
Guys who give lessons and go over the time slot, leave cage messy w balls and trash for next group are the worst. Equivalent of shopping cart ๐ test - tells me all I need to know about that coach
#dink
#larrylittleleague
Excited to announce the addition of
@Rochieee02
to
@BeaconsBaseball
coaching staff. Marc Roche will be a big asset in a combo role of assistant coach & DOBO. Roche has worked with Franklin Pierce, Harwhich Mariners, & Seattle Mariners. Welcome to Beaconville
#Rollbeacs
Recruits donโt be afraid to look at options nationwide!! If your not getting love where you live there are ton of good programs out there. We are state school in MA w dudes from CA, TX, NC, GA, NY, CT, NJ, PA, RI, NH. Donโt limit your options ๐๐๐ค
Some many tweets about 530am lifts. No thanks!!! If you come to UMB that is a guaranteed "NO" for
@BeaconsBaseball
. Sleep is way to important to academic & athletic performance, mental health, & your immune function. If you want to see gains in gym sleep key factor
#8hours
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Love this message from Coach Saban. College athletics has to be a place of teachable moments. I personally believe in 2nd chances and have been proven right more times than not in my experience giving them.
Texas 23's & 24's recruits
@BeaconsBaseball
will be making our first ever trip to the Lone Star State to play 4 game set w
@CTXAthletics
3/16-3/19. Excited to see Austin. Will be a great test for Beacs & chance to play at a great facility, and of course get real BBQ
#Rollbeacs
Had to get a pic w Ella her first time catching. Not sure she loves catching as much as dad, but she did have a few knocks
#leftyslapper
Had a blast w the 7 year olds.
Very grateful for the opportunity to coach in the Cape this summer for such an amazing franchise. My experience w
@FirebirdsCCBL
was โsuper-proโ. Fantastic GM, support staff, & super dedicated group of players. Huge thanks to
@coachk21
for adding me to staff
#BirdGang
#ackack
Big thanks to Althea of Riveted Woodworking in RI for the sick custom recruit board & special delivery by husband
@coachtower
Now I just need to hang it!
#rollbeacs
Happy to announce the addition of two more assistant coaches for
@BeaconsBaseball
. 2019 National POY
@Nick_Herzog34
will help with OF & hitters. Justin Kelley comes from pro baseball to assistant w pitchers and scouting. Two great additions for 2020 season
@BeaconsBaseball
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Just made a heavy trainer for my catchers out of pennies, athletic tape, and an old glove. Had some training gloves go missing so trying ball on a budget! Calling this beauty โThe Lincolnโ in honor of 16th president ๐บ๐ธ
#Findaway
#Rollbeacs
@BeaconsBaseball
When an AAU program has an Elite, Prospects, and Premier team which is the top team?? I prefer when teams have 18u, 17u, etc. Much easier to follow for my brain.
@BeaconsBaseball
season comes to end today. Boys played amazing all year. Just lost to a quality team who made more plays than we did today. Thankful for the journey this year. Team was a pleasure to coach on and off the field. Seniors have brought program to new level
#Rollbeacs
Good hitters are strong between the wrist & the elbow. Watch MLB hitters in the box and the forearms pop. A sliced ๐พ is an inexpensive forearm drill at home, watching TV, car rides, etc. Get those hands and forearms ready
#strongwins
#boom
I appreciate all the hard work Seth & Dave do for promoting
@BeaconsBaseball
and our game day broadcast is best in D3. A phenomenal experience for players and fans. You guys rock ๐ฅ๐
#ThankYourSid
@UMassBeacons
Congrats to
@coachcase18
on an amazing career. I appreciate all that you have done for New England baseball & for D3 baseball at the national level. A great mentor and colleague who has made a tremendous impact on so many on and off the field. Enjoy your retirement Case ๐โพ๏ธ
.
@TuftsBaseball
head coach John Casey has been involved with the Jumbos from the opening season of D-III baseball. He will retire this fall. Release:
#d3baseball
Have used DeMarini for years and guys love bats, but I am spending way to much time shipping broken bats back. Maybe not an issue for big D1's that have 40 bats, but smaller budgets teams when you loose 3-4 bats over two weeks it is an issue.
Got a long & short half bat in Beacon Blue for my hitters. My theory is I can use hitting plyos to identify steep hitters who โeggโ plyos & then use this tool as way to help w point of contact, steepness, and stay on โ๏ธ. Excited to try them ๐๐ฅ๐งฐ
@TJHannam10
Huge congratulations to our own Alex Amalfi for signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. Our staff, players, alums, and fans are all excited to see what you do and wish you good luck. We will all be following your career to see you complete your dreams of being a major league player.
I will be hosting a free webinar tomorrow at 6am for anyone who needs to learn the difference between "Reply" & "Reply All". In this we will also cover why "OK" or "Thanks" doesn't need to be a "Reply All" situation
#heretohelp
#emailclutter
Huge thanks to alum Jack Lambert for the sick
@NewEraCap
again this year. So fortunate for the great alumni support
@BeaconsBaseball
receives each year ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐
Great to see the OAC leading & making decisions in D3 Baseball. 40 games conference only - 4 game weekends. A FULL SA experience. Ohio had 10.4% positivity rate to MA 3.4 yesterday. Going to come down to if your school/league WANTS to play baseball or not
#action
#decisions
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โพ๏ธBaseball Is Just Around The Cornerโพ๏ธ
@BWUBaseball
is ready to return to action this spring and are proud to announce their 2021 schedule! Check it out below โฌ๏ธ
#YJ4L
Awesome to see my first
@BeaconsBaseball
recruit & All Conference player last week on the field. Bryan Curran is still an amazing player. He had a lot of trust in a new young coach to come to UMB after dominate career at Massasoit CC. Always will be grateful to have coached him.
Happy to announce two new coaching additions to
@BeaconsBaseball
w
@nandoo_xx
@calberman35
joining up. Fernando will take over as bullpen coach, & Cal will help w INF/Hitters. Nando is all time wins leader at UMB, & Cal won Super 8 Title in HS & played at Marymount U
#rollbeacs
Proud of
@BeaconsBaseball
effort in classroom this fall during unusual semester for academic oversight. Guyโs got it done โ
3.16 - Team GPA ๐ค
28 โฌ๏ธ 3.0 ๐
12-Deanโs List ๐ค
5 -4.0โs ๐ง
Fun watching Drew preform well in first game in cape last night. Big go ahead double w 2RBIs and run scored. Birds got the W
#AckAck
#RollBeacs
@BeaconsBaseball
How about some national attention on
@espn
โs
#SCTop10
Plays for
@beaconsbaseball
โs Breon Parker! Number TWO in
@sportscenter
โs top plays from Saturday! What if you told you, that was his second of two web gems this week?! FOR PETEโS SAKE, ITS BREON PARKAH!
#rollbeacs
4 more at home forearm drills. Easy & very effective ๐ช. You can use short bat or regular bat. Control the reps & ๐ฅ up the forearms. Try 10-20 reps each & 3 sets both arm. Good hitters are strong between the wrist & elbow:
1. 180โs
2. Wrist Pumps
3. ๐จโs
4. Reverse ๐จโs
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In the world of early commitments remember nothing is official until the player gets admitted & their aid package. I see kids all the time fall in love with a school & then the harsh reality of a bad aid package has them looking for a new home. Never put all your ๐ฅ in one ๐งบ.
Congratulations to
@BeaconsBaseball
assistant coach
@jeamillzz
for accepting an outstanding business world job. Your two years on staff were fantastic. A big reason we had so much success. OF was outstanding last two years. Hope to see you back around Beaconville soon
#jefe
Designing new uniforms can really take you down a rabbit hole! Got the players involved and getting some sweet designs from my dudes. Hard decisions to come ๐ฌ
Travel coaches if you donโt have your roster NBD we all suck at life sometimes....just keep a picture on your phone and text it to Coach in real time so they can contact the kid your charging $4k for exposure ๐