11.03.24 - Players participating in other winter sports (i.e. soccer, basketball, wrestling)

 

The CIF winter regular season ends on February 14, and can continue for a couple weeks after that for playoffs. The spring baseball season begins on February 15, with the first games beginning as early as February 22. So you can see there is not enough time to properly ramp up your arms between seasons.

 

It is important that all players make time to do arm care work while  ramping up their arms on their own if not at baseball workouts during the winter. The bands, wrist weights, plyo ball work, and throwing program should be done at minimum twice per week beginning at least 4 weeks prior to February 15.

 

In the past, players have participated in some winter ball scrimmages when not in conflict with their winter sport. I am open to consider this option again if players have taken time to get their arms ramped up on their own. Participation will also be based on the numbers and need/s of the teams.

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Required Gear
All players should consider the following items part of their everyday baseball gear and bring/wear them to every workout beginning Monday, August 19:
 

• black hat*

• black shirt*

• black athletic shorts*

• black long sleeve/sweat shirt/jacket/etc.*

• baseball pants (grey)

• black belt

• athletic/tennis shoes (NO Crocs or slides)

• cleats

• water bottle (refill stations available at practices)

• (2 or 3 lbs. x 2) wrist weights - Link

• J-band or similar resistance band - Link

• Plyo weighted ball set 32, 21,14, 7, 5, 3.5 oz. sizes - Link

*all returning players should wear previous Bucs baseball gear

Included are links above with reasonable prices and fast shipping for anyone interested. Players do not need these exact products but should have similar specs. If any player is unable to bring all the listed items, please reach out to me ASAP and I'll do everything I can to make sure every player has what they need. Players that have already participated in a Bucs Program should have all/most of these items already.

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If any player is unable to bring all the listed items, please reach out to Coach Hood ASAP and I'll do everything I can to make sure every player has what they need. Players that have already participated in a Bucs Program should have all/most of these items already.

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2024 Incoming Freshmen Info

The first day of school is August 12th and there will not be any summer workouts for incoming freshman prior to school starting. Incoming enrolled freshmen will be able to participate with the high school baseball program during 8th period athletics. Workouts, routine building, conditioning, etc. will start a week or two after school begins.

 

Players involved with other MB in-season fall sports should check-in with Coach Hood at the beginning of the school year to express their interest, make sure he has their contact info, and get baseball program information. This will help ensure all players, regardless of other sports participation, come in prepared with an undertanding of the baseball program.

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After a player’s freshman year, they can become eligible to play with our summer league/American Legion Team where we have 3 games per week for about 3-4 weeks following the spring season.

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August 12, 2024​

First Day of School MBHS

B days -  First B day is Tuesday, August 13. Report to athletics teacher and available players report to baseball field. IMPORTANT: If you are interested in participating in Baseball during the spring, but currently participating in another MB sport, contact coach Hood during the first 2 weeks of school.​

 

See Cobras Legion Page for Summer American Legion Baseball Info

Cobras Legion

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