Steve Appel
@SteveAppel15
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Director of Athletics and Head Baseball Coach at University of the Southwest/ Born in the 505
Hobbs, NM
Joined September 2018
Yes. we practice the National Anthem. Still have some cleaning up to do, but we have a couple more days before our first game of the year!
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I dont care what anyone says. but this is so much better than turf. And we haven't even overseeded quite yet! Field is in great shape for this time of year despite the hot and dry miserable summer we had this year in Hobbs, America!
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This only means ONE thing. Its getting closer to Baseball season. Last year, no snow and season was canceled. Hopefully 2021 is better to us!
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It’s Opening Day in Hobbs, America! These kids have worked hard and I’m anxious to see how they compete! Let those game day jitters begin!!
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A couple pics from Monday. 1st time flying the new drone and didnt crash! Will take more pics tomorrow and hopefully better pics!. #OasisInTheDesert
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Final product to our new Baby Blues! Guys can't wait to wear the new addition to the family!
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Forever grateful for what this group has accomplished this year! Spent the last 7 weeks on the road and won the 1st game in a conference tourney in the last 17yrs. We have grown together and truly formed a FAMILY. No one else could have done what these kids have done! .Thank you!
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It doesn't matter what is going on in your life at this moment. I'm always blessed to be able to put on that jersey again for the 1st time, throw, BP, hit I/O, run to the 3rd base box, and coach a group of great kids!. Let those 1st game jitters begin!
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I can't say enough about these guys. They believed in me as a leader and I love them all like they were my own. I will miss them on the field. but they will always be part of my family. They have done so many things everyone else said they couldn't.
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It's so sad to see Athletic fields not taken care of at the collegiate level. does the school have some responsibility??? Sure. but does the coach have more???? YES! . Maybe I'm just different, but our place looks the way it does because "I" care!. Won't hurt to sweat a lil!
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Most people don’t have to work this hard anymore but we will do whatever it takes to keep this field looking like this on December 24th. Our guys should be excited to see this place when they get back on January 6th!
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1st cut with the new rye on the infield after being covered by the blanket for last 6 days. Thick and gorgeous already!
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An estimated 80-90 Student-Athletes from USW and more from the Hobbs community taking part in the COVID19 vaccine clinic held here on the campus of USW. Today has been a huge success in my opinion to help with the surge! Just trying to do our part @GovMLG !.
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Hey club ball coaches. your #1 job is to get your kids exposure. If a college coach asks to see something and you ignore that fact, you are just proving that your just money hungry and have no interest in helping kids. These kids spend money hoping to earn scholarships!.
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Opening day! Let's the jitters begin! Ready to go to war with my guys!
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In order to play for me you have to care about the "little things"!. Yes, I care about showing up to weights and class!. Yes, I care about picking up a rake!. Yes, I care about helping out a teammate!. Yes, I care about showing up to practice early and getting extra reps in!.
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Little more color to our side of campus! Now time to start our visitor bullpen project. Time to build some fence!
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Home bullpen turf project done. Now time to fence in visitors bullpen and redo mounds!
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When maintenance doesnt mow and you have orientation tomorrow morning. someone has to do it! 🤣🤣
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Univ of the Southwest Baseball is in need of some games this spring. We are in a bind and need some help. Most of you know we are relocating our team to Texas so our guys can play a full season. We of course would go to you!.Open weekend 3/19-20.MW- 3/23.4/12,13,19,20,26,27.
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🚨Schedule Update🚨. 2021 Schedule now completed! 48 games on the schedule. Not bad considering our predicament. Thank you to all that have helped make this possible! Going to be a very tough schedule but adversity is something we are used to here now!.
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Thanks to everyone who has reached out. Not many know the history of where I have been or the programs I have taken over, but I couldn't of gotten here without the kids and coaches who trusted in the process and believed in the vision!.
⚾️: The win in Game 2 was the 200th career victory for Head Coach Steve Appel. Congratulations to Coach Appel!
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Guys finally report back tomorrow! Field is green and ready to roll!
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Of course we will have to wait 12 weeks to get them, but here's a sneak peak of the new babies!. Can't wait to put the jersey on again with my boys+
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OPTIONAL weights, OPTIONAL hitting, OPTIONAL anything will always be a coaches TEST!. Those who dont go cant get mad at the end result nor can they complain when things dont go as they planned. Again, its only OPTIONAL if you yourself want to get better!.
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Instead or playing time, parents should be more worried about their son or daughter losing thousands of their hard earned dollars by failing courses in college. College is too easy now and it's all about effort. Funny how that usually translates to the field. 🤔.
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Guys elected to get an alternate jersey with some of this year's fundraising money. A little sneak peek to our throwback jersey! All I can show you right now is the possible color scheme but let me tell you the mock up looks 🔥🔥
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Congrats to @USWLadyMustangs and the RRAC Championship. Was well worth the 8hr drive this morning to come support! . Now off to the the Regionals!.
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Field is getting closer! Guys report back in about a month and I can't wait! They will be excited to see the place back in its original condition!
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1st cut with the riding mower! Not bad at all! One month until our guys are back on it!
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The "Real Christmas"!. I dont care what anybody says. we are getting ready for a season!
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Our Men's and Women's Basketball departed campus today to fulfill their 2021 Spring schedule. Will relocate to Van, TX and be on the road for 6 weeks. Good luck, have fun, stay safe and healthy! . You all got this! .@CoachCory15 @DevonteBrewer24
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Blessed to be able to work outside! But I sure do miss my kids! I'm sure they miss me ripping them a little as well😉. No Rona at "The Jake"
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Its been a longer layoff than usual, but sure am glad the boys will be back on this field Tuesday. Let's make this thing happen!
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Love this guy! I was fortunate to have him come in to my program in Oklahoma as a boy, he then came to play for me down here, then coach for me! I'm going to miss this guy around!. I cant be any prouder of this Man! Thank you Sammy! Love ya bud!
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Felt good to actually drag the field again today! She's about ready for everyone to be back!
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New netting is up to our indoor. Guys will be able to use 1, 2, or 3 cages. Now time to put finishing touches on and clean up!
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The feeling on opening day NEVER changes. And if it does. I'll stop coaching!.
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Congrats to all the guys signing that are not publishing where they go all over social media! Social media is not the only way to be recognized. Some people are private! . Welcome to all the guys that have committed to us over the last couple of months!.
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USW's newest newlyweds on campus! . Congrats to the new Shelbie and Jacob Jarreau!. @jacob_jarreau .@shelbssss31
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Hard to find and keep good loyal hard working assistants. I'm thankful to have had some great assistants, past and current. I cant be good without loyal assistants. Thank you!.
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There are so many beautiful things that come from a new day! The first is we get to wake and breathe the fresh air once again! . The next is we get to live from what we learned yesterday and not only improve ourselves, but inspire the people next to us! . Win The Day!.
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I'm a man of my word! One last good meal for the guys before they head home for Thanksgiving break.
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New bleachers are installed and ready! Big improvement to "The Jake"
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Past teams said we run distance too much. well, today we are about to flip tires for distance today. Time to get the toughness back in to kids. COVID has made our WORLD lazy!.
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Don't worry. we will pick up the trash. The small things teach the most things!
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If being a baseball coach doesnt work out. give the man a hose.
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Sometimes making the travel roster is the difference between picking up a rake and not picking up a rake! . Do those little things and work! Making the travel roster at ANY level sometimes depends on all those stupid little things that you don't think MATTER!.
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Playing Time isnt "Personal". Playing Time is all about "Production". There of course are exceptions, but if you cant show it in practice, it's really hard to believe it will happen in games. Dont be a "I'm just not a practice type of guy".
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Today is just another day to try and be better than yesterday!. If you weren't successful yesterday, be better today!. If you WERE successful, you still have to try and be better today!.
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One of the best games I have ever been apart of.
BSB: MUSTANGS WIN!!!!!! BOBBY GALINDO DRIVES HOME BRIAN RODRIGUEZ AND DAIR ORNELAS TO WIN 2-1!!!! #RollStangs
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New project in our home bullpen just before season kicks off. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Stay tuned!
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🚨🚨Grad guys. Tuition at University of the Southwest is cheap and about 2k per semester. Play your final year/years and finish your degree without debt! DM for more information.🚨🚨.
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Can't beat an 8-5 day on a baseball field! Marathon day of baseball here at the Dub!
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Out on the open road again! A little over 11 months and it feels great!
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No moisture for the last month and our ballpark is still looking quite good for this time of year! New rye coming in nicely!
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Looking forward to one of my favorite @ABCA1945 destinations! It's been a couple of years and excited to go back. Looking forward to seeing old friends and connecting with new. Let me know if you are interested in meeting up!
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65, sunny, and gorgeous in Hobbs, America! Grad day for some mowing! Not a lot of places in the desert that still look like this in the winter! Still no rain in the forecast any time soon!
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I didnt have a chance to say this to everyone, but I want to personally thank all our fans that made the trip to Glendale to watch our kids play. Although not the results we wanted, we will continue to work and learn from this weekend to better ourselves down the road!. THANK YOU.
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Gorgeous Sunday morning in Hobbs, America for a quick mow at "The Jake".
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Excited to open up our season at this place. Will be a great place for our kids to play. One day delay won't hurt anything!.
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Good luck tonight to our @USWLadyMustangs as they play for the @RRACsports Women's Soccer Championship against @OLLUSaints. See ya in a bit!
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A little Sunday mornin fun! Time to finish adding the new infield soil.
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Fieldwork for the day is done! Nothin better than spending a day in the sun in Hobbs, America! Turface is added, field edged, grass is green! . The Jake is ready for the guys to be back and ready for some GB's!
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Had to give our guy @Brianledezma20 a little snack to focus up and finish this game today! Boy loves his Hot Funyuns!
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Happy Easter!. Everyone stay healthy, be safe, and be smart!
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Love calling this my home! Time to get the sod cutter out tomorrow and prep baselines and infield for new soil!. Kids get back in one month, cant wait!
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New additions to "The Jake". Pitch clocks and OF camera installed!
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If I'm going to be up this early on a Sunday to mow before our intersquad, I might as well put a brisket on the smoker before I leave right?.
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Overseeded and fertilized. All covered up for the winter. She will be ready to roll and looking gorgeous as ever January 4th!
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Couldn't ask for a better morning in Hobbs, America to open up the 1st conference series of the year!
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