OHIO CLASSICS
TRYOUTS:
Saturday August 14th 8:00-12:00 (two sessions)
Sunday August 15th 2:00-6:00 (two sessions)
Pickerington Central High School.
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The
Ohio Classics will be having open tryouts on August 14th and 15th
at Pickerington Central HS for ages 10u, 11u, 12u, 13u, 14u and 16u. Please sign up using the form on our website
and the coach from that team will contact you with a time slot within the days
shown. There may be opportunities for
small group tryouts on a different date so that your athlete has a better
chance of getting evaluated. Each team is listed below. 10u Ohio
Classics - Coach Andy Ety aety@avolve.net
- The focus of the U10 Classics will be
to develop the fundamentals of the game to provide these young players
with a solid foundation to have a successful softball career.
Dedication and a willingness to learn the game are necessary attributes
that will be sought in helping this team reach a goal of playing in a
National Tournament in or around the state of Ohio. A family and
positive team atmosphere will be expected to allow these young players
to be successful with the competitive schedule that will be played and
to also enjoy the game every day they play it. The plan is to play in 2
fall tournaments, 1 winter tournament and 8-9 spring/summer tournaments.
Outdoor practices are planned to be held in the Baltimore/Pickerington
area.
11u Ohio
Classics
- Coach Kreston Harris classicscoachharris@roadrunner.com
– I am returning to the 11u Ohio Classics team for a 3rd year and we are
looking for dedicated and hard working softball players to join us as part of
the Classics family. We are seeking players that are coachable, eager to learn,
and display a positive attitude. Players are expected to put the team ahead of
personal goals and ambitions. Past travel ball experience is not necessary. Our
focus is on finding athletic girls with fundamental skills that are looking for
quality coaching to continue to develop their abilities and prepare them to
play at a highly competitive level of softball. All positions are available and
they will be selected based on abilities and best fit for the team's
success. Will be playing the top level
of tournaments with a goal of attending Nationals Ohio Classics
12u
- Coach Matt Grover mattandmary39@sbcglobal.net
- This fastpitch team will be for those who are looking for a chance to improve
their knowledge of the game and continue to build new skills. It will consist
of only eleven-year-old athletes. There will be year round practices and training. We
will be playing (2) fall tournaments, (1) indoor winter tournament, (8-9)
summer tournaments, and a national. We are committed to helping your child be
the best she can be and will always do what's best for the team. Ohio Classics
13U
– Coach Scott Sevenish ssevenish0588@wowway.com
- This team is looking to fill a few
spots with players eager to learn the fundamentals of fastpitch softball while
competing in all levels of tournament play. They will practice year round and
play in approximately (12) fall, winter and summer tournaments with a focus on
attending a National Tournament. Ohio Classics
14u
– Coach Doug Mix classicpride@hughes.net - Team goal is to develop great fundamentals and learn the concepts of the game as well as the game within the game of softball. We provide a highly competitive environment with an emphasis on developing athletic and interpersonal skills while providing many valuable life experiences. Our goal is to be in the championship every week and to win half of those games. Our history includes the 2009 ASA “A” Eastern National Championship, the 2009 All-Sanctions WS Runner-Up, a third place finish in the 2007 PONY Nationals and a fifth place finish this year at the USSSA 13U WS. In 2011 we will transition into a college prep team and will ramp up our schedule to include the top tournaments in the Midwest along with an array of showcase tournaments. We plan to attend the ASA/USA nationals in 2011. We will begin to develop player profiles and skills videos and provide insight on the college recruiting process. We will return a core of players from this year’s team that will be augmented with 3-4 additional top tier players from awesome families. We promote a family atmosphere and make a strong commitment to our players and expect the same in return. Coaches will be Doug Mix – 14 years of travel ball coaching experience and 9 years of HS coaching. Assistant will be John Barker who has 9 years of travel ball coaching experience and three years of HS coaching. John handles the pitchers and catchers. Monica Mix will return to the dugout as a hitting instructor after a year off.
Classics
Black is
for future college players that are serious about their sport, dedicated to
improving their skills and love to play at the most competitive level of
fastpitch softball. The Classics Black history includes, three Compuware
Championships, ASA State Champions, NSA World series Championship and 5 berths
to ASA Nationals. This team has been OFC Ranked #1 over the last three years.
There have been over 20 scholarships awarded to Classics Black athletes to the
tune of $700,000 if they complete four years at the colleges that selected
them. There are sure to be a dozen more scholarships awarded to Classics Black
players in the next few years.
Classics Black 16u team will have 15
and 16 year old players on it. Each year the older ones move up to 18U Classics
Black and new 15 and 16-year-old players are added. The ideal player is
athletic, fast, and willing to work year round at the sport and do the things
we ask them to do get themselves recruited. Extensive travel experience ISN'T
necessary because if you are the right kind of athlete we can help you get
where you want to be. This team’s intentions are to play in (3) fall (3) winter
and (8) summer showcases and tournaments with the ultimate goal of attending
and finishing in the top 20 at ASA Nationals. This will be the only team at 16u
for the Classics in 2011 and David Beckham will be the head coach. WE WILL BE HAVING SMALL GROUP TRYOUTS AND
YOU WILL BE CONTACTED ABOUT THE DATES AFTER FILLING OUT THE ON-LINE PROFILE.
18u Classics - There will be two teams this year at 18u. The Ohio Classics Black and the Ohio Classics Purple. Both teams will play exposure schedules and will not have any college experienced players on them. There will be a handful of openings on these teams and we'll do tryouts for them if necessary. Carrie Eneix and Brandon Twiss will be coaching these teams. Please fill out a player profile form and someone will contact you if you are interested
David Beckham - 614 519 4794 - davidbeckhamphotography@yahoo.com