Coaches, I've got players in the IN/KY/IL area ready to play at a high level. I've done my research, only promote the talented and great teammates, and don't charge a penny to do so. Here to advance the sport I love and try to help guys out who truly deserve it. Reach out!!
Keep loving the game
@EvansvilleDevi1
, gotta appreciate you caring about kids and the game!! DM me an address so I can get this
@OldHickoryBats
gear your way 👍🏼💪🏼
All aside, if
@MikeTrout
ever finds himself in Evansville. I feel like I owe him at least a good home-cooked meal and his drink of choice. Plus it'd be phenomenal for my guys to hear what it takes to make it from one of the best in the game
#wishfulthinking
Just want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out in support and those who want to tell me off too. I own my mistakes. As a coach I have to. If not, I'm not much of a leader for these young men.
#keepworking
#wenotme
#godevils
@MikeTrout
@michael_schlact
@rmurph_23
@CoachLisle
I know, I know, I'm the idiot who didn't expand the video. Pretty sure next time I will, and
@MikeTrout
can adjust to anything thrown at him. I still stand by my philosophy for younger players though. Even if it means dying on that Twitter hill
@michael_schlact
@CoachLisle
Pitching machine swing. Works great when you're 8, not so much against any velocity. Work with him on keeping his hands inside the line and keeping shoulders level. Balance is key
My Dad coached me and my brothers when I was a kid. All 3 of us are coaches now. Parents, if you want your kids to be great, take the time to work with them. Even if you aren't great at it. (Cont)
@rmurph_23
@michael_schlact
@CoachLisle
I am. That swing gives you one point of contact through the zone. Personally I'll take high average line drive hitters over a .150 avg every once in a while HR all day. Line drives turn into backspin HRSs, uppercut swings are outs
What a weird and wonderful world this is. Just got off the phone with
@JeffFletcherOCR
who I want to thank for giving me the opportunity to tell my side of things.
As a travel baseball coach for years, I love to see
@AmericanLegion
baseball regaining some steam! Such a better product than travel, and means a lot more with one big tourney vs one every weekend. Congrats again to all the Devils Own still playing for the Nats!!!
So I'm gonna say one last thing and then go back to hopefully helping my guys find their path in life.
@MikeTrout
is a phenomenal man, and one of the best to ever lace them up, and he has truly gained a lifetime fan. I can only hope that my own kids take his (cont)
There's a lesson in this for my guys and a few others out there in the world. Be humble, be kind, and again, thank you to everybody, both good comments and bad, but especially to Mike Trout. Can't wait to see you back on the field.
#wenotme
#godevils
#alwayslearn
Parents, for God's sake and if you love your kids, don't take them to anybody who teaches this HLP bullshit. It doesn't work at high levels. Period. The best hitters don't use it. There are people out there making a ton of cash off of Parents who don't know (cont)
Example on how to be a true class act, no matter what your station in life is. I never intended for any of this to happen, but at the end of the day it did, and I'll be better for it. I do truly appreciate all of the kind words I've received, and maybe, just maybe (cont)
@JacksonSeesaw
@MikeTrout
Good thing you weighed in. I'm sure your opinion means more than the guys who have played for me for years and know what is really going on.
@northsidenotch
Everybody makes mistakes, and I'm not gonna pretend mine didn't happen. And who knows, maybe everybody roasting me will take the time to check out my players and see how hard they work.
Gonna say right now, I couldn't care less if this game is a blowout, if
@UEAthleticsBASE
makes it close, or anything else. I personally could not be prouder of
@wescarroll22
and his staff and what they've done this year. What a phenomenal year for the team and the city of Eville
My Catchers have called every pitch of every game for me since they were 14U. I can't think of a better way to prepare them for the future and to give them a better understanding of the game. Thoughts?
#godevils
#createwinners
@michael_schlact
@CoachPags775
And I don't know if people realize how much effect they have on their kids to strive to get better if they're the ones helping. Not pushing, that is for them to decide how hard they want to go. But helping. Being there. Showing a true passion with them ( cont)
If I get one more email about some bullshit 90 day plan to increase exit velocity by 20 mph I'm going to lose it. Folks, getting better comes from year round work, not 90 day bullshit. You want it? Work year round for it. There is nothing else that will make it happen
God damn I love this game so much. This is such a great day for
@TopTierAs
and Kyle. This game gives us the greatest avenues for success, and the greatest opportunities to include such a great dude.
BTW, I'm just cutting onions over here
Nothing to see
@baseballifer11
@BobFile
This is a bigger than baseball post!
I would like to welcome Kyle Cardin to the Top Tier Athletics Baseball family! Kyle is 27 years old and has just accepted the Bat Boy position in our 11U age group. Kyle has a special passion for the game of baseball! 1/2⬇️
So this one is a little more special to me since he's my son, I couldn't be happier for Mas and am very excited to see how far he can go with
@MattMcCue15
and his staff. Thrilled to say my son is a Bobcat!!!
@BaseballBcats
Would you look at that! My son, the true Devils Own,
@mason_wargel
made the NJCAA All-Academic 3rd team as a Freshman!!! Truly proud of him and his journey as a College Athlete so far!!!
I know it has driven me to be better, to help as much as I can. And has given me an appreciation for sports, and life, that is absolutely immeasurable. (Cont)
Devils own
@gries_clark
has committed to
@OaklandCityBSB
!
Couldn't be happier for him. This is a great fit, and I know Clark will do exceptionally well with Coach Lash and the great staff he has up there!
Big thanks to Coach Irlbeck and
@SICBaseball
for having us out today! In the 2nd game vs the Cobras
@LeviThomasHHS10
hit a baseball that landed waaayyyyy out there! Guys played great and got seen!
Standouts today
@LeviThomasHHS10
threw 4 innings on 60 1 K, 0 earned and hit HR
@EastonLuig25897
threw 4 innings on 59 4 K 0 earned 0 BB
@KingsburyKory
threw 4 innings on 68 3 earned 2 K 0BB
@DrewBateman6
hit a ball to the warning track dead center for a 3B and played E free!
So in the last 2 years, we've had 28 guys play consistently through the fall. Of those 28, so far 18 are either playing college baseball or have committed to play. 8 more have offers as of now and are deciding what they want to do. Coaches, reach out with needs! I've got dudes!
If you don't love baseball and the guys who play it / get it, I don't even want to know you.
Great job fellas
@NBSbaseball
@DCSbaseball
And Congrats to Jake on the DINGER!!
This young man’s name is Jake King. He brings so much joy and enthusiasm to our program. We are so grateful he is on our team. Huge thank you to
@NBSbaseball
and
@DCSbaseball
for working with us so Jake could enjoy this moment.
As a travel coach, I have one concern and one concern only. Sending my players back to their High Schools as better players. We need to see the best available pitchers, hitters, fielders, teams. (Cont)
My boy Bear!!
@LoganWargel
150 champion at Sullivan tourney today. 5 and 0 on the day , now 15 and 2 as varsity 150! And just a Sophomore, great things to come! Congrats Buddy!
So this is some cool shit! Field of Dreams Bourbon, numbered by the guys who have played. Got this bottle today, and this is my player. Took a bit to find him, but if you're out there Sam Gaviglio, I'll enjoy this bottle!! Unless you want it of course
#bourbon
#mlb
Got a feeling we played our last game together today. We're scheduled at 130 pm tomorrow, but there's a 90%chance of tstorms all day.
Gotta say, I love these guys. I only hope I've helped them get better for their HS teams, and that they get everything in life they want.
Huge Congrats on a GREAT season by
@EugenePate265
Indiana State Champions, and played with class every step of the way.
@robbiefrank70
and
@RyanReynolds
the baseball community back home is very proud of what you guys and your team has done this year!
First Devil off the board this fall!
@ty_wilzbacher
commits to
@RLC_Baseball
! Phenomenal match and
@cmog15
is getting a hell of a young man! Super proud of Ty for how hard he's worked through the years and can't wait to see how far he can go!!
Runner at 3rd, pitcher goes to the windup, I send my runner as soon as he starts the windup. I play for either a safe call or the pitcher to balk trying to throw home. Ive had success with it, but I've been told it's too aggressive. What do you guys think?
#ballsout
#godevils
Wanted to say real quick,
If you've ever played for me, whether it's a Devils uniform, Golfmoor, West Side Little League, West Terrace Softball, Basketball, EJFL or otherwise
I got your back always, and I'm proud to say I got the chance to Coach you, and you made my life better
Watching videos....so many uppercut swings. That swing gives you one opportunity for contact through the zone and yea, if you make contact it goes far, but level swings create line drives and backspin homeruns, higher averages and more help for your team.
#work
#wenotme
Devils own
@LeviThomasHHS10
headed to
@OCCBSB
! Super proud of this young man! Phenomenal athlete, teammate and one of the humblest young men I've ever been around. The future is bright for sure!!!
Congrats!
Commited!
I would like to thank my coaches, friends, and especially my family for helping me along this journey. I would Iike to thank Coach Britton for giving me this opportunity to play at the next level.
So on this field, last Wednesday,
@NathannYork
hit a baseball that cleared the corner in left center and landed in that bean field about 15 rows deep. That corner is 375 feet from home plate. And that's a 2 lane road. Dude turns baseballs into missiles
@TopPreps
@IndianaPreps
This is my son the wrestler. We call him Bear. 150 lb Soph in HS that benched 225 today. Could not be prouder of him and his work ethic! Go give this MONSTER a follow!!!
This is who you work to play for. Ive known
@wescarroll22
for a while now, & I will tell you, the guys who are talented enough to play there are extremely lucky. This might be the best Coach in College baseball....and if he isn't, he damn sure is the ONE who puts his guys first
Devils own
@LukeMayer34
heading up to Wabash!! I've been lucky enough to coach this young man most of his career and I can tell you, Wabash is getting one of the best guys I've ever been lucky enough to be around. Super proud of you buddy! Now go kill it!
I am excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Wabash College. I would like to thank my coaches, trainers, family, and friends for helping me along my journey. I would also like to thank Coach Martin for the opportunity. Go Little Giants!
And another Devil moving in to college baseball! Darrin Newton has signed on to play
@SICBaseball
Great young man headed to a phenomenal Coaching staff and program! Congrats!!!
So my son
@mason_wargel
has been asked by
@CoachJohnson03
to play for the Razorbacks this coming summer! (One of the country's top travel programs) So, I will be transitioning this page into a spot for local talent to be highlighted for college programs for the time being (cont)
On
#NationalCatchersDay
, gotta give a shout out to my guy
@awells1410
!
Wall behind the plate with the big arm!! Starting his College season soon with
@SICBaseball
and I can't wait to see him light it up!!
I have never made a dime off of this sport I love. I have always considered guys calling me Coach to be the only thanks I'll ever need. That's # 1.
Not gonna lie, this gift from a family of a young man I coached this year ranks pretty FN close tho!
Thanks a ton to the Hagans!
@CoachHerrera
I coach travel, have for years. I rely on HS Coaches teaching bunt, bunt coverage, etc. I have these guys for 8 weeks. Their HS has them all year. My only job is to get them in good tourneys so that they get better for their HS
@CoachPags775
Hell, the bunt is one if the best weapons available! It's a shame there are so many coaches in my age group who think the only way to win is the XBH that they don't even teach bunt coverage. Gives me a lot of runs every year
Of the 17 2023 grads who played with us this summer and fall, 11 are moving on to play college baseball. That means I've got 6 more high quality guys looking for homes, Coaches, give me a shout!!
Just had a great convo with a coach on the other side of the country. Gotta say, this platform can be a phenomenal way to share ideas at times, and shows me every day how many of us LOVE this game and our players!
@baseballifer11
@O3jfrye
@michael_schlact
@ClosmunizMuniz
Congrats to
@UEAthleticsBASE
and
@wescarroll22
Such a phenomenal season you guys put together , and we couldn't be prouder of you. Evansville loves their Aces, and you guys have given us every reason to. Can not wait to see what the future holds!!!
@UEAthleticsBASE
@UEBarstool
Had a meeting with my guys today to talk to them about recruiting and what they need to be doing. Gotta say, I love this group of young men, and can not wait to be back on the field with them.
#boysofsummer
#godevils
#wenotme