Barry M Messer @_TheReservation Twitter profile

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Barry M Messer

5 months

**UPDATED with registration link** Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher @collinsnider11 Pitching Camp Jan 27 at Riverdale. Spot are limited in each age group. Sign up early! Each player will receive their Pitching metrics from @rapsodo

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

6 years

Ya wanna know why they won so much? The coach demanded it-the player wanted it and they both expected it

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

10 months

Dont know who this man & boy are. Looked out my office & saw them on the field this morn. 1st thought was, why r they on our field. But after watching 4 a sec it occurred 2 me, this is what the dream is made of. A dad, his son, a baseball field, who am I to interfere.

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

6 years

Call me old school but shouldn’t school and community pride still matter to HS athletes

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Can someone tell me (I am a HS baseball coach and a parent of a 14 year old son who plays) why in the name of Abner Doubleday there are full fledged travel baseball tournaments in January??!! Better yet-why are varsity HS players playing in them? Help this coach & Dad understand

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Whatever is decided regarding HS sports should not affect, shorten, or take away from spring sports in any means or fashion! They already took the big hit-shouldnt happen again unless they all cancelled

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Proud 2 call this great man things like friend, coworker, confidant, mentor, & Riverdale folk. He’s just a really really good dude that loves 2 help me & anyone who he comes in contact with. @RiverdaleHighTN and @rucoschools should be proud to have him!! I love you buddy @RHS_SID

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Baylor Bramble fought the good fight! The entire Bramble family showed what a love for Jesus Christ looks like in the face of tragedy & uncertainty everyday for the last five years. Easy to comfort others when it’s not you-takes a true heart for Christ to live it when it is

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Not another sport in the world where the athletes take this initiative to play.....They just wired different

Steve Smith

@HardBallCoach34

3 years

It’s NCAA D1 Baseball opening day. Congratulations to the players & their families, without whom, the game would not exist. Thank you for the sacrifices you make and the price you pay to play. Have fun!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Ain’t no place like it! @RDaleBaseball @warnersathconst @shawsportsturf @WTJonesField #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Tomorrow will be the first day of many young men’s last season as a baseball player! Coaches-as we lead them let us focus more on it being an important step on their life journey #Prov27 :17

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Just in case anyone has forgotten how beautiful this place is #beenemptytoolong

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil-Ephesians 6:11

Daily News Journal

@dnj_com

5 years

Complaint filed after Rockvale coach Rick Rice leads prayer at football game

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Don’t @ me @CoachStock is a great man and and great ambassador for MT. His love for his players, university, and just people in general is genuine. Look elsewhere to project blame. He can coach my kid any day

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Roses are red Violets are blue If you don’t love baseball We will pray for you

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Take me back to the old days.....where winning mattered and pride was something you carried around and let no one take away. Way too many tomorrows and not enough today’s. What happens really does mean something

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

After a not so good day as a team yesterday I got this from a player (who didn’t have that bad of a day) this kinda stuff is what makes great leaders on great teams. Leaders look in the mirror when things go wrong and out the window when they go right!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Whoa!!! I finally can clearly see this virus coming between people and dividing. In a time where we should be stronger together we continue to fail and drift further apart. Proof is on every FB post, Twitter feed, and yes, in real relationships. We gotta be better

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

2 years

Good night and sleep well to all my baseball brothers across the state of TN. The morning will bring forth months of hopes and dreams for us all. Let us not grow weary at what we do, why we do it, and how we do it! Lead to grow the Kingdom

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Parents: We R trying 2 build something that requires the people involved 2 buy-in 2 the same ideas and beliefs. We R trying 2 go places that one can’t get 2 alone. This rare concept is that of TEAM. Please help by starving the “me” and feeding the “WE” Signed: Coaches everywhere

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

To the class of 2020

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Today and tomorrow we celebrate the life of Wendell T. Jones He was like a second dad to me, a best friend, the heart of Riverdale Baseball, MTSU athletics, and the city of Murfreesboro. His legacy has been and will continue to be entrenched in our community forever.

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

1 year

Unbelievable workday put on yesterday by our parents, players, & coaches.⁦ @RDaleBaseball ⁩ ⁦ @LinetoLineLLC ⁩. Few of our upgrades this year are a new visitor deck, new dugout padding, new backstop padding, & plyo walls in both the home & visitor bullpens. #cmonbaseball

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Can this be posted on every refrigerator in America

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Try and convince me again that wins and losses are why we do it #nah

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

I really don’t mean to come across the wrong way here but once your child is over the age of say 12 yrs old-maybe us as parents should stop posting videos of their game highlights. If not-then post an 0-3 with 3 K’s or a 3 error game every now and then. 🤷‍♂️

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

7 months

National Signing Day Tomorrow for @RDaleBaseball . We celebrate @jaxon_pridgen @TNTech_Baseball @calebjordan_ @LMURailsplitter @BradleyPippin3 @MT_Baseball #arrowsup # ironsharpensiron #chopon

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Good day @RDaleBaseball ! Five seniors sign their NLI. @brantleybamber1 to @LouisvilleBSB @_jacksonu7 to @MT_Baseball @CadeHitson and @WilliamWexler9 to @WSCCbaseball and @Grayson_king09 to @CHARGERS1451 #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

I know theres lots of debate going on everywhere about in-person learning, distance learning, hybrid learning, whether to play sports, activities, allow fans etc. Imma be real. Being in school, at a practice, game, or event is turning out 2 be the only thing “normal” we have

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Getting closer to laying the turf @RDaleBaseball @warnersathconst is making a masterpiece

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

⁦ @CHMFootball ⁩ first game of the year. Watching an 8th grade FB player and a 6th grade cheerleader. Wow-slow down

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

6 years

No matter how many conversations I have with coaches about prospects-they all wanna know the same things-Describe his Character, work ethic, leadership ability, classroom, parents. More to the next level then just showing up

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

17 days

Morning coaches workout before heading off to @tssaa_baseball sectional series vs Bradley Central. @RDaleBaseball @Kendrick82Danny @Kendrick_1752 @brent_whitlock Trent Carrier #ironsharpensironasonemansharpensanother

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

2 years

Over the last few days Twitter worlds been slamming @Vol_Baseball . Karma, baseball gods, the game knows, blah blah blah blah. Out of every interview-The players love their coach, their school, & each other. As a player, coach or parent-that’s what u want right. 🤷‍♂️ #maninthearena

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

11 months

Night Crew needs a raise

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

7 years

Tomorrow you can cash me outside how bout dah

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

6 years

As a coach I don’t get the chance to sit in the stands very much but oh my...the level of parents yelling at and coaching their kids is off the charts. My kid needs to hear one voice-the coaches! It’s the kids arena let them own it

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

6 years

This was on my side mirror this morning! Coincidence or Evidence-God reveals Himself to those who seek Him Romans 1:20

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Put it on a billboard

COACH PRIME

@DeionSanders

3 years

#Truth

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 months

Big congrats to @RDaleBaseball senior pitcher @CamdenSholar_88 on his commitment to @MotlowBaseball . Electric arm with filthy stuff. #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

7 years

Warrior Baseball is undefeated the last couple weeks and haven't even played a game-winning with three baptisms #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

The Reservation is missing something

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

2 years

It’s not a 15 year old cigar but it sure is sweet! Oh ya and Dixieland delight on the surround sound @Vol_Football

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

7 years

Soon my friend very very soon

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Big shout out and congrats to @collinsnider11 for being placed on the @Royals 40 man roster yesterday!! One of the best to ever do it in a @RDaleBaseball uniform. Graduated in ‘14 and still comes around every off-season to invest in his alma mater.

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Little fall break project complete @RDaleBaseball #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

2 years

Walked in our offices today and each coach had a typed letter from a 22’ grad leaving for college. Some would say it’s leadership, I would say it’s gratitude and servanthood! ⁦ @RDaleBaseball ⁩ #irondoessharpeniron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

6 years

Congrats to @RDaleBaseball players @BraydenSiren @MT_Baseball @paxtonhughes4 @MotlowBaseball @J10Powers @TNUBaseball @Benjaminw19 @WSCCbaseball @tannercunning2 @VSCCPioneersBSB for signing today! #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Nothing like a fresh coat of paint and a deep cleaning in @RDaleBaseball locker room by a couple of our awesome moms. @KittrellPE and Ginger Pippin

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

7 months

Great day celebrating @calebjordan_ @BradleyPippin3 @jaxon_pridgen #ironsharpensiron #chopon

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Congrats to a good man and a good coach! Was fortunate to have him with me for 10 years Chris Biggs returns to alma mater to take over La Vergne baseball program

Chris Biggs returns to alma mater to take over La Vergne baseball program

Former Riverdale assistant Chris Biggs, who was a member of the 2001 La Vergne state title team, has been named the Wolverines baseball coach.

www.dnj.com

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

2 years

Opening day @RDaleBaseball ! The Warriors welcome @c_h_s_baseball for a 6:00 start. JV/freshman Warriors travel to Coffee County for 5:00 start!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Well it’s been 15 years today with this babe! Not enough characters to describe what she is to me and our kids! Happy Anniversary @angelamessps91

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Two of our guys will sign to play college baseball tomorrow morning. Glad dreams are still a thing in this chaotic time @BlakeMerwin @brock_puckett @RDaleBaseball @CHARGERS1451 @JSCCBaseball

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

2 years

When you go to @PBRGeorgia National High School Select you stop at @bucees

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Our next @RDaleBaseball plyr is #21 OF Chandler Jordan. Where 2 start? He’s the glue in our LR, our spiritual leader, teammate 2 all, & 1 of the hardest & dedicated workers on our team. Hes the guy that ❤️s on my own kids the most. He’s off 2 great start! The guy u want 2b like!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Never been a guy to post a lot about my kids but maybe I should Love this guy @BryceMesser_ and what he is as a person, teammate, and player. #8thgradenight

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Morning God

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

2 years

Graduation practice on Jones Field for our @RDaleBaseball seniors Wednesday night at 9:30 #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Father’s Day shirt from my daughter Sophi! Not a truer shirt made

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

6 years

Spent my Father’s Day all over the place-winning an 11u state championship with my boy then drove to TPAC to watch my girl perform. Wouldn’t have it any other way. Life’s Good!!!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

6 years

Being a part of a TEAM means you are there for the guy beside you-not yourself. Somewhere along the line that’s been lost

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

BP at noon! No sleeves required @RDaleBaseball

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Happy birthday to my beautiful bride @angelamessps91 . She is the rock of our family and the best wife and mom that we could hope for! Another guy who out-kicked the coverage

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

7 years

Everything comes down to your perspective

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

2 years

Another project complete ⁦ @RDaleBaseball ⁩ #visitorbullpen

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

2 years

Here we go with 2022 @RDaleBaseball schedule! Another year of opportunities. We have always scheduled to play the best year in year out. 2022 is also @RiverdaleHighTN 50th year. Tradition is not replaceable!! #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Turf project at WT Jones Field almost complete @RDaleBaseball @warnersathconst @shawsportsturf #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Thankful for a great school, school board, community, local business leaders, parents, coaches, boosters, along with all current, future, and past players

Artificial turf installation complete for Riverdale baseball, softball fields

In time for the beginning of spring practice, the softball and baseball fields at Riverdale now have artificial turf infields.

www.dnj.com

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Hope is on the horizon: Back to school gotta mean back to athletics

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

I think it’s fair to say now that we are going back to school-all facilities, sports, clubs, and activities should be FULL GO!!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

6 years

This is my definition of humbled and blessed #familyvaca2018

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

1 year

2023 Riverdale Warrior Baseball Schedule! Looking forward to lots of great opponents and another gauntlet of a schedule!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

2 years

Coaching brings many joys and most of them have nothing to do with sport! Love these guys like they are mine. Little dusty in my house and rn

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

We teach life skills at the dale. We learn how to push mow, vacuum, use a blower, sweep, take out the trash, dust, change light bulbs, weed eat, clean restrooms, properly hang clothes, hold hands and pray, and yea we play Ball too.

Butch Chaffin 🇺🇸⚾🧢#OGN

@Gawbage29

4 years

I like asking how many of my players have ever push mowed a yard? The answer will shock you. If your son plays, make him mow a yard with a push mower. My Mom said big leaguers did it. Haha. I mowed everybodies yard.

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Say what you want, do what you want, write what you want, post what you want-relationships and how you treat people is the only thing that matters, PERIOD!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

6 years

Today we celebrate 14 years as one! Wouldn’t have it any other way. Thankful for my wife @angelamessps91

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Let’s go!! 2021 ⁦ @RDaleBaseball ⁩ varsity schedule! #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Wow What a moment!! Loved coaching this kid @Bwoodson_12

Tennessee Basketball

@Vol_Hoops

5 years

Brad Woodson. Senior Night. Only one way to cap it off.

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Happy birthday to this dime of a fun loving, pool side laying, mile running, kid totting, hard working, breakfast cooking, did I say pool laying, wife Angela Messer. Wouldn’t wanna do quarantine (Ha) or life with anyone else! Take some time and wish her happy bday today! Love ya

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Congrats to @RDaleBaseball senior @BlakeMerwin on his commitment to @JSCCBaseball #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

7 years

Not everyday that 2 quality men and big leaguers workout in ur facility @theFortMcKenry @kimbrel46 #pays2bawinner

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 months

Nice addition to @WTJonesField and @RDaleBaseball . Bar top seating and a fire pit!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Our nxt @RDaleBaseball SR is @k8itt Kaitlyn St Amour. She’s been a mgr for 3 yrs & is a big part of our success as a team. She’s a servant leader, has a great ❤️, & makes evr1 around her happy! We miss seeing her & her smile daily! She’s the 2nd of 3 St Amours that will come thru

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Baseball is what we do-hasn’t been many bdays, Mother’s Day, or Father’s days go by that we aren’t on the field. Today was no exception! Love my boy and my fam!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 months

First 💣 by @jaxon_pridgen on @RDaleBaseball new @AWRE_Sports system. LetsGO!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Big congrats to @joeymitchell121 from @RDaleBaseball on his signing to @WSCCbaseball today!! Fierce competitor and great glue guy! Looking forward to coaching him one more season #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

@RDaleBaseball had a blast tonight at @DAVIDprice24 Miracle Field! Apprecite the Mboro Parks and Rec and @afk426 for the opportunity! #IronSharpensIron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Like @vanillaice says-Let’s Kick it! @RHS_WarriorsFB opens at Home tonight at 7:00 vs Franklin. Wishing the best and praying for my man @coachkriesky and his entire staff! Love em and what they are doing!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

Well I sit here again on the night b4 opening day. The anticipation 4 whats ahead is off the charts. I don’t know what’s ahead but we know God has it worked out. What I can tell u, is its time to ride. With each other 4 each other livin life in the middle @RDaleBaseball #74days

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

1 year

Convince me otherwise

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Our final @RDaleBaseball SR is #18 OF Jay Shiarla. This guy is a fireball & u will never see him w/o a smile on his face. He’s the definition of resilience & determination. I have really enjoyed spending 4 yrs w/Jay. Jay makes us all better competitors & better people. Luv u Jay

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Another @RDaleBaseball alum @PuckettList reports to spring training with the @Marlins organization. Been great having you around every day for the last 7 months

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Well since we are in a holding pattern on ⁦ @RDaleBaseball ⁩ 2020 season let’s take some time to talk about our seniors. I will highlight one senior a day, starting today! #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

4 years

Our next @RDaleBaseball senior is #77 P @_blakewexler . My dude Blake is a man of few words but full of heart! He’s fought thru a small injury but has never complained 1 time & kept his nose 2 the grind. Shows up rain or shine & is the best teammate! When we come back-watch out!!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

5 years

So these things really do matter huh

Coach Strickland

@CoachStrick21

5 years

Tim Corbin, head coach at Vanderbilt, looks for these 5 things when recruiting players that have nothing to do with baseball. Wake up, read these and get better!

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

1 year

⁦ @RDaleBaseball ⁩ Jones Field not looking to shabby today after the storms.

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Great time of year for HS juniors. Congrats to @RDaleBaseball player @brantleybamber1 for his commitment to @LouisvilleBSB . Been fun watching this young man grow!! Couldn’t be happier #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

3 years

Nothing like a little after church hunt. Who says you have to eat ham on Easter

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

6 years

Big congrats to these @RDaleBaseball players on being named to the 7AAA All district team @sabin_shofner @justin____2 @brett_dingess @BraydenSiren @J10Powers @paxtonhughes4 Hon Mention Lee Wexler and @_josharcher #ironsharpensiron

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Barry M Messer

@_TheReservation

6 years

My wife’s mom is in the hospital and my awesome ⁦ @RDaleBaseball ⁩ booster club brought us an awesome care package. Even hand delivered by my players! Pretty cool by all involved! Thankful #ironsharpensiron

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