ABC Nation newsletter 6/6: ABC in the 2012 MLB draft, weekend reminders, etc

June 6,2012

"Be a full participant in life. Participate actively, imaginatively and with flexibility" --unkown

ABC Nation,

Good afternoon. The anticipation for the first weekend of games has reached an all-time high today. The coaches and I share that enthusiasm and look forward to getting out in-between the lines this weekend to showcase the skills you have been working so hard to improve. Today we are on the field for scheduled team practices. The original "hot link" posted on the ABC website was not working but was quickly repaired. If you have not accessed the Wednesday field practice and Wednesday game schedule please do so at this time (Wed info).

Reminder to please review the game day protocol posted on your team page (what uniform to wear, what color of belt and socks, etc). Please prioritize a solid hydration plan as you prepare for this weekend's activities. Reminder that the heat will sneak up on you so please begin to hydrate several days in advance.

Congratulations to the ABC family members on the Lake Travis Cavaliers baseball team (Drew Nelson, Matt Ribera, Troy Carter, Wes Whitehair) and members on the CC Carroll Tigers team (Andrew Heitkamp and Brandon Burns) as they compete in the state semifinals this weekend at the Dell Diamond. We are proud of you all.

We are still needing to collect a signed copy of the Authorization for Medical Treatment and a signed Liability Waiver from several families. If you have not turned in your copies (or you are not sure if you have) please take a minute to download copies, fill out and drop off at the indoor workout tomorrow or mail to PO Box 40192 Austin 78704. We appreciate you taking the time to make sure we have these important pieces of information on file (click here to access page on ABC website where forms can be downloaded).

Please make sure you communicate in advance when you have a conflict with the game schedule. The coaching staff begins the planning process for game day line-ups, batting order and pitching rotations well in advance. If you have a conflict with a scheduled weekend game please take a minute to respond to this e-mail to communicate. Thank you in advance.

ABC in the 2012 MLB Draft: 2nd rd pick

ABC alumnus and Vanderbilt Univ LHP, Sam Selman, was selected in the 2nd round of the 2012 MLB draft this week (66th pick overall). Sam was the 4th ABC player selected in the top 5 round's of the MLB draft and the 12th former ABC player drafted. ABC has had the pleasure to provide baseball programming for close to 200 high school players who have gone on to play college baseball.

Wed field practice itinerary

Each Wednesday the field practice itinerary will be made available on the ABC website. Check the Wednesday field practice calendar for a hot link to downlaod the practice plan for that day. The link will be at the top of the page above the date.

Baseball Chocolates

First weekend of games:

Have fun. The break between your last spring game and this weekend has been longer than you think. You are going to need a few innings (even a few games) to find your rhythm. Don't get too high - and don't get too low when doing any self examination. Summer ball is a marathon, not a sprint

Go Take on the Game

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Reminder: Wear white pants and designated game jersey on the first day of games; gray pants and the designated game jersey on the second day of games.

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Develop impact varsity baseball players, through innovative training, weekly workshops and game day experience

Go Take on the game,

Coach Prater

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