Update 12/12/08
No hitting practice this Saturday either (not enough people)
Practice next week Monday through Thursday, bring gloves.
Team meeting for EVERYONE before practice Monday

No hitting practice Saturday Dec 6, will resume Sat Dec 13
Conditioning practice Tuedays and Thursdays 3:15-4:45.

First Official Day of Conditioning
Turn out was light, seems everyone is scattered, but check out these faces.



This is Christina, aka: "Scorch"









This is Elizabeth, aka: "Spritz"

This is Erin,
aka: Yeah-yeah











This is Randa,
aka: "Stealth"

This is Sharon,
aka "Mermaid"

Saturday hitting time changed to 2:00 PM
If this time works well, we will stick with it.
Stayed tuned

Softball Updates
Sorry about Saturday hitting practice, I didn't know until late that they had an event!

I intend to continue this until the season starts. Count on hitting practice at the Palladium every Saturday at 2:00 until January or informed differently. I expect all potential players to participate, even if you are doing other sports.
HITTING PRACTICE SATURDAYS 2:00 PM at
PALLADIUM: 3367 N UNIVERSITY DR, DAVIE

CONDITIONING: I will be on campus Thursday 11/20 from 3:30 to 4:45 to begin the conditioning process. Bring ALL your paperwork with you and if you don't have it I need for you to get it done. We will continue this on Tuesdays and Thursdays through December.
Let's get it in gear........Coach John

This is the new meeting site
Morton Activity Center
2890 SW 8 Ave Ft Lauderdale
Exit I-95 at St Rd 84 and go east to SW 8 Ave
turn right (south), go about 6 blocks, on left
We will be there this Saturday October 4th from 9-11:00 AM
See you there!

Hello Softball Players
I'm trying new technology (for an old guy) so bear with me. I hope it works, please don't swamp me with messages. Tell the information to the ones who cannot get them by phone and tell me and I will take them off the list. I will be keeping track of who shows up and who does not, and I might listen to your excuses. See y'all Saturday.
Coach

SOFTBALL SEASON 2009

FIRST GATHERING ON SEPT 27,
9:00 A.M.
ON FIELD

Stuffing Face at Buca di Beppo's
Do you recognize these people out of uniform?

This is it--THE END------ of this season

Show off those battle scars
Rest up those guns
We certainly gave up too many runs
But don't fret yet
'Cause I like what I hear
Come next season
We'll give them something to FEAR!!!!!


GO DRAGONS

Well Ladies,
Spring break has sprung over and left us lethargic as we finish up the last few games. Players are dropping like fly balls but I do appreciate the faithful few willing to come out and get their lumps. That pitcher from Ely left us with few, although Sprinkles thumped a couple of them also. It's been a tough season but the end score does not measure the improvement or the heart. It seems like the last few games we were forced to put players at positions they never played before, and those are great but tough learning experiences. Nothing like a view from a different perspective and not a better feeling than "I CAN do this". Let me encourage all of you to continue playing this summer. Find a league in your area and sign up. This is a game, do your best and have fun!

Its been a tough run of games and we are looking for some bright spots.
The hits are hard to come by (unless you are downloading them) but Mermaid did catch a fly ball and Shinguards did throw a runner out leading off first base and these pictures tell a story (don't ask)



























Hopefully the next run of games will have the results we have been working hard for.

KEEP IT UP

Here are some WINNING pic's
































a "NOODLE" at bat

















Chalupa's birthday present:
a "WIN"
against Boyd Anderson




























Chalupa's birthday present " a win against Boyd Anderson

Hey Ladies.
Its been a tough two weeks. We did get our win under our belts but have been taking our lumps (literally) since then. You girls have been tough and Tim and I are impressed, you are getting that softball "tatoo". Ice and time will heal it. We are not quite halfway there yet and after next week we have more home games than away. FCAT's next week then three games, you can take your testing frustrations out by taking a bat to that yellow moving object.

Second rain-out game update: The rained out game against Ft Lauderdale High will be made up as a double header at their park. First game at 4:00 and next game at 6:30 on Friday March 14.
Sorry!!!!!!!

HOME GAME DEBUT
The score was UGLY but ya'll look Maaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrvellllllllllllloussssssssss! Check it out.
Make up game: Monday Feb. 25 away at Boyd Anderson, 4:00. This means THREE games next week.

Well I see that the Presidents have initiated another day off from school. Well I guess that they really don't get any days off when they are elected into office. Is this only for Presidents of the United States or is it for presidents of other things such as corporations or PTA's? (I don' get the day off but I guess I could take it)
OBVIOUSLY no practice on Monday so be ready to play on Tuesday, 4:00, our field.
GO LADY DRAGONS

What a washout this week was, never liked playing softball in scuba gear.
Next up Northeast High, Tuesday at home. Hooray! Then on Friday a 6:30 away game at Nova.

Boyd Anderson High school is at: 3050 NW 41 Street in Lauderdale Lakes
Its between Oakland Park Blvd and Commercial Blvd on NW 31st Ave

Game Two was a little wet behind the ears along with everything else.
Improvement is coming, albeit slowly. Sprinkles is throwing the ball over the plate keeping the walks to a minimum, and she got our first base hit. We improved 100% in the run department (we got two) and about 30% on defense allowing fourteen runs instead of twenty. Keep at it.
Games next week on Tuesday (away) at Boyd Anderson And Wednesday at home (finally) against Lauderdale High

Game one under our belts and we didn't get skunked, I'm encouraged.

I apologize to the players and parents for the field mix-up, rookie coach mistake!

Next challenge is at MiramarHigh, 4:00 on Friday.
The school looks like it is located on/near Douglas Road south of the Miramar Parkway (Pines Blvd)

HEADS-UP AND
GAME ON

HEY LADIES ITS GAME TIME---LETS KICK UP SOME DIRT
Games this week on Tuesday at Coral Springs Charter School (6:30 ) and Friday at Miramar High (4:00)
Coral Springs is at Betty Spradlin Field which is at Wiles Road and University Drive (there-abouts to the east)
Miramar High is 3601 SW 89 Ave, Miramar 33025 754-323-1350

Other notes: saying Goodbyes to Jaime, although we barely said hello, and Grenide. Maybe see you next year "G". Saying HELLO to Brittany, Kendra and Rachel (mug shots soon).

Highlights coming soon!

Well Ladies,
The last week of practice only is over, LET THE GAMES BEGIN. I must say that there has been a lot of improvement in the last few weeks. Most of you can throw the ball from base to base, the number of crunches is down, Sprinkles can throw the ball over the plate and Mermaid has two black eyes. The rate of improvement will be directly proportional to the number of bruises on your bodies.
I MUST have your paperwork: Steroid testing releases and copies of insurance card.

We jump into battle on Tuesday against Coral Springs Charter School, and a battle it will be. Not so much against them yet, as we will battle against ourselves for hits, put-outs, runs, catches and the overall frustration until we can do them successfully. Every game will be a stepping stone of progress. SUCCESS is a measure of the heart. We are on the right road.

SOFTBALL UPDATE:
PLEASE READ THESE CURRENT POSTINGS STARTING AT:
TESTING IS OVER
AND WORK YOUR WAY UP TO HERE
ENJOY:)

Week of Mar 17-22
Monday---------Nova--------------Home--------4:00
Wednesday-----Dillard-------------Away--------4:00
Thursday-------Hallandale---------Home--------4:00
Week of Mar 24-29
Monday--------Hollywood Hills-----Home--------4:00
Wednesday----Piper----------------Away--------4:00
Thursday------Miramar------------Home--------4:00
Week of Mar-April 5
---SPRING BREAK---
Week of Apr 7-12
Wednesday-----Ely-----------------Home--------4:00
Friday----------Hallandale----------Away--------4:00

THEN WE KICK DRAGON TAIL IN DISTRICTS---SEE YOU SOON

Week of Feb 18-23
Tuesday-------Northeast-----------Home-----------4:00
Friday---------Nova----------------Away-----------6:30**
Week of Feb 25-Mar 1
Tuesday-------Dillard---------------Home----------4:00
Friday---------Hollywood Hills------Away----------4:00
Week of Mar 3-8
Monday--------St Thomas----------Home----------4:00
Wednesday----Northeast-----------Away-----------6:30**
Friday---------South Broward------Away-----------4:00
Week of Mar 10-15
Thursday------St Thomas----------Away-----------6:00**
Friday---------Ft Lauderdale-------Away-----------6:30**

TESTING IS OVER
Mid term week is fiiiiiinally over, hope you all did well. We can't allow any lame-brained persons on the field (only the COACH). Rest up with MLK days off then back on the clay (as in crunches: har-har) we still have a lot of grounders to cover. Practice for sure Wednesday & Thursday, then one final week until games start. I WILL BE REVIEWING THE TEAM ROSTER AFTER THURSDAY, SO COME ONE COME ALL.
GAME SCHEDULE:
All home games & most away games are at 4:00 p.m.
There are some away games at 6:00 or 6:30 p.m.
Week of Feb 4-9
Tuesday------ Coral Springs------ Away--------- 6:30**
Friday --------Miramar---------- Away --------- 4:00
Week of Feb 11-16
Tuesday ------Boyd Anderson ----Away --------- 4:00
Wednesday ---Ft Lauderdale----- Home --------- 4:00

WELCOME BACK LADIES (I'm three days late)
We are now officially official softball practicing
Now FOUR days a week until game days

We say goodbye to Estefania :(
She is volunteering at a hospital four days a week and unable to participate with softball.
You heal-em girl, come visit us some time.

We ARE practicing next week---------- even though school is in half days.
Bring your lunch
Do your schoolwork
Find a ride home
I know some cannot stay, but I NEED TO KNOW who you are ahead of time, I am keeping track.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, PURSUE EXCELLENCE