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 "I must compliment again the ABC organization, especially my sons head coach, and the staff around our boys. My son is growing as a player and as a student of the

game. Keep up the good work.", parent - fall 2012

 

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   Good afternoon. I spent time this morning meeting with a representative from the local FCA chapter (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) and members of the Austin High School coaches association discussing details surrounding a unique baseball opportunity that both groups are co-sponsoring on Sat, 12/1. I will keep you posted regarding more details, but wanted to give you a heads-up so that you can put a save the date memo on your calendar.

 

  The coaches and I once again appreciate your flexibility regarding the issues we have encountered due to wet weather this fall. The forecast for this weekend is blue skies and comfortable temperatures. Please make sure you check your team page for game day info.

 

  The field clinic this Saturday (10/20) will be hosted at Westwood HS and Preston Field (south Austin, near Zilker Park - link to directions is on your team page). Start times are 9:00 & 10:00. Participate at the venue that is closest to your home. Both locations will be covering the same drills & activities. Visit the ABC fall home page to register (registration deadline is Fri , 2:00).

 

Game notes from 10/14 (2017 grads)

Rain washed out a majority of the games in central Texas last Sunday, but the ABC Giants and ABC Sox (2017 grads) were able to get their double headers in up in Killeen. Coaches game notes are posted. Check fall home page for link.  

 

Weekend game times (10/21)

Game times for Sunday have been posted. Please check individual team pages for game times & location. Reminder to plan for extra time when traveling to new venues.

 

  We are interested in your feedback and your thoughts regarding any concerns. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a conference call or meeting.

  

Coaches sharing observations
Prater whisper crop  
Over heard this week:
  
"Your responsibilty will be to get in the best shape of your life, improve your skills, and play for your teammates, not yourself", John Calipari Kentucky basketball
 
"Nobody gets anything done unless they are a little nutty, unless they have great energy and great enthusiasm" , Bill Self Kansas basketball
"People don't care about your problems and most are happy you got 'em", Buck Showalter Baltimore Orioles
 
 
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The ABC organization is committed to helping ball players (and families) gain valuable insight, knowledge and exposure to the realities of the college recruiting process. The ABC Dbacks & ABC Nationals (2013-2014 grads) will be participating in a true showcase opportunity this Sunday hosted at UTSA in San Antonio (D1 program). Itinerary includes skills testing in the morning; games in the afternoon. Scouts will be evaluating ABC players, helping them gauge where their skills/ability best fits into the collegiate landscape. 

ABC alum in the
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Goebel, Matt Tulane   
ABC alum and Tulane grad, Matt Goebel, has an exciting day coming up....he and his lovely fiance will be getting married on 10/27/12. Matt was a standout pitcher for Austin High School, pitching the Maroons to the state finals. He was instrumental in helping Tulane reach the College World Series and is regarded as one of the premier pitchers in central Texas.
Congratulations Matt!

 

 We appreciate and respect your decision to share your baseball experience with ABC. Please hold the staff accountable to deliver on our purpose statement:
 

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

 

Go Take on the game,

Coach Prater 

 Prater on knee

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