Devastating news for HS athletes today in VA. When things get better, fields re-open in a safe environment, we will look into providing an opportunity for HS teams to play together. Short season, 2 week tourney... We know the coaching rules. Retweet if interested.
Been dealing with incidents from the weekend with parents and asst. coaches complaining/confronting umpires. The younger the teams, the worse the parents and assistants are. It stops now! NEW 0 tolerance policy coming this week.
#weappreciateumps
HUGE HS Announcement
#2
. In addition to our HS Tourney All Star Event for all VAR players, we will be hosting a Senior Night Game for each HS District. All seniors from the individual District will be invited to play in the game. Let's honor our seniors when fields re-open!
Today we remember Gavin Rupp, who passed away 6 years ago after a battle with brain cancer. Rest in peace, Gavin. You will be forever loved.
Read this month's Jenn blog: 6 Years Later: Dear Gavin . . .
HUGE NEWS! The NVCL is now The Potomac League (college summer league). All games will be at The NEW Ballpark at Capital One Center in Tysons.
- Stadium seats w/ drink holders
- Synthetic Turf
- HS seniors - College seniors- Register by 1/15/23-
A tour of Patriot Park North this morning. We are getting closer! Save the date for the Grand Opening Ceremony- 4/15. Working on something very big for an event at PPN in late April! 🙏
Coach Ford has retired from coaching at
@Tilly_Baseball
He is on the short list as one of the top coaches to ever coach in NoVA history. He taught us all so much about how to be a coach and a true leader. An absolute LEGEND in every sense!
@PBRVirginiaDC
@LSBR11
@WashPostHS
Don’t want to miss this. 6A State Championship game.
- Sat 6/10 at 11 am
- J Champe HS in South Riding
- Madison v Westfield
- 2 Pro Prospects
- Game
#5
between these teams
A big thank you to the Governor's staff for taking the time tomorrow to be on a call to discuss youth/adult recreational sports. We appreciate their time and effort.
@GovernorVA
413 teams
1,200 games scheduled & counting
5,000+ player & coach registrations
AND just 15 days away from
#NVTBL
Fall Opening Day!
Who else is ready?!?!
Congrats to
@NovaPremierBB
! They have been crowned our
#NVTBLBracketChallenge
champions for 2020! We would like to thank ALL of our amazing organizations, teams & families who participated in the challenge. It was a lot of fun! Check back here for daily polls w/ NVTBL.
Another must read from
@JLPSkinner
#NVCL
: The League that Saved Our Summer
"For players from LL to HS who aspire to play at the next level, there is no better classroom than to sit in the bleachers and watch the way these guys approach the game"
#NVTBL
Players of the Game interview with Jared Smith & Justin Rebok from the
@diamondelite8
. The duo allowed just 1 run on 2 hits over 6 IP to lead the Elite to the PSL title.
#NVTBL
Another HUGE announcement tonight. Our
@_NVCL
website is live. Your Official source for anything and everything with the NVCL College League. We will be adding content thru Opening Day on 7/2.
NVTBL and
@_NVCL
teams and coaches- start posting social distancing photos at games (tag us) with your team so we can help lead the way in prioritizing safety. Other areas don’t seem to be focusing as much on protocols based on ⚾️ 🥎 twitter posts.
A large majority of teams are doing an amazing job of following protocols. A few need to do a better job of distancing when team is in the dugout areas. The COVID coach needs to stay on this. Assign seats for day. Not sure why tourneys don't seem to be following any protocols
Adjustments on social distancing rules to allow for 250 fans
@_NVCL
If you sit in any bleachers, you must wear a mask. You are welcome to sit around the field 10' away from others. We have removed all wind screen in OF so you can sit around the field w/ chair. BLEACHERS = MASK
Very excited to announce our first guest on the COLLEGE COACH monthly contributor page for USABA will be
@TCUSchloss
@TCU_Baseball
So proud of what this former college teammate and friend has done in the game of baseball. USABA- bringing travel/independent baseball together.
Excited to arrive in Chicago for the ABCA. Got lucky with a Hospitality Suite upgrade to host coaches and organizers to help grow and promote the game locally and nationally.
@ABCA1945
@CoachB_ABCA
One of the top College Pitching Coaches in the country (Jimmy Jackson- JMU) will be joining our free Virtual Webinar Series on Mon 4/20 at 7 pm. Coaches and players ages 13u and up. Go to to pre-register.
@JimmyJackson28
@JMUBaseball
@CoachB_ABCA
I know everyone was disappointed that there was no update on Youth Sports again today. We have spoken with the Governor's office and info is coming soon.
We will be making a HUGE announcement this weekend that will provide summer opportunities for college baseball players from this area. Includes rising college freshman.
Local 6A State Tourney Games- Tue 6/6
- L Braddock at Westfield HS 6:30 pm
- Grassfield at Freedom HS 6 pm
- Madison at W Springfield 7:30 pm
NVTBL teams/families- players need to experience this level of HS games!
We would like to announce our HS District Challenge Tourney Event this summer. Public school Varsity players in 9 HS Districts from FX, PW, ARL, Louduon are eligible to fill out interest form. Teams selected from interest form.
So happy to announce
@CoachBartman
will be our USA Baseball monthly contributor for our national independent baseball alliance site. Andrew continues to grow and promote our game in a huge way!
The Capital One Park is just a couple of weeks away! It is amazing to see the light technology with absolutely no spill-over. That is the Metro line and Rte. 123 along the right field line. A huge thank you to
@CapitalOne
We just want to thank the Governor's office again for working with us and discussing common sense guidelines for Youth Sports. We appreciate you letting us voice our concerns regarding the guidelines and we look forward to playing baseball games in Phase 2.
#NVTBL
Opening Day has finally arrived! 13u and up teams begin their summer season today, 12u and under tomorrow.
Tag
@NVTBLBaseball
to show us how much fun you guys are having this weekend back on the diamond. We will kickoff our media coverage tomorrow w/ a 12u matchup!
Really cool stuff here from the
@LoudounAces
12u. A player from the opposing team last Sunday was injured and needed to go the hospital. The Aces showed their support for that player by making him a sign and hand delivering it to him. This is what
#NVTBL
is all about!
#ClassAct
We have set up our scrolling scoreboards with Game Changer integration and our own live stream TV channel for
@_NVCL
Games can be seen live and archived. For fans, college coaches and pro scouts.
As we post or retweet information (including polls) about return to play protocol's and more, it is to help start these important conversations. We feel like it is important to be prepared for any and all scenarios. That includes the best case.
#hope
Excited to meet virtually tonight with every College Baseball Coach/Program in the state of VA. Big things happening in the Commonwealth!
@VBCA2018
@ABCA1945
Out here in Arizona on some baseball business. Getting to watch Jonny Farmelo workout and play. Not a bad Outfielder to learn from. Hall of Famer. Who is it?
Fans are welcome at outdoor fields for games. They heard our voices and referenced our meeting. We appreciate the Governor and his staff for working with us.
We created a website for the HS Spring Break Tournament we are running in partnership with the
@VBCA2018
All games will be at Patriot Park N. Games start up this Saturday. There will be some great competition all week long.
So excited to announce our next monthly contributor for the USABA website. There aren’t many people who have made a bigger impact on the game of baseball in the past several years than
@CoachSheets3
Let’s go!
These adjustments on Youth Sports guidelines based on our feedback proves that productive and positive discussions help unite people and make changes. Thank you to everyone who took the time to call or write the Governor's office and thank you to the Governor and his staff.
Come on out to the
@PotomacLeague
Championship Game tomorrow at 11 am
@CapitalOnePark
It is the
@ChiliDogsNVCL
vs
@BuntCakesNVCL
It will be a packed house. We will be honoring the All-Potomac League team prior to the game. Kids are always FREE at Potomac League games.
Facing a global pandemic & new safety protocols,
#NVTBL
coaches & players took on the challenge of youth sports in 2020 & overcame its obstacles w/ patience & perseverance that resulted in one of the most rewarding & important seasons of their lives.
Read more below👇
Excited to talk about the return of baseball tomorrow at the iconic Waters Field in Vienna with
@JulieCareyNBC
Be on the lookout tomorrow evening for some of our players!
@_NVCL
We are looking at any and all options to provide opportunities for ball players over the next month. This includes baseball tele workshops, college recruiting connections and more... We have amazing coaching resources who are missing baseball already.
Let's go! Congrats to LSLL on Win
#1
in LLWS. Who else from NoVA is going up to Williamsport on Sunday to support these guys? Let's pack the place with NoVA fans. NVTBL will be there!
#NoVAProud
Player of the Game interview with James Triantos from
@MVPBaseball_VA
after going 3-for-3 w/ a HR, 4 RBI and 3 IP on the mound in relief in a 13-3 win for the Royals. Royals clinch 2020 fall
#PSL
title.
#NVTBL
#NVTBLBracketChallenge
OT Voting - Winner Advances to FINAL FOUR. Voting ends at 8 PM TONIGHT.
#3
@MetroSenators
#2
@PrimeTimeBSBLL
1k+ votes wasn't enough to decide between these orgs. We will need everyone in NoVA to help us decide who will advance to the Round of 4!