Cardinals, all teams hope to end the season with the last game. The big one. The championship. Unfortunately, there can be only two. But I'll tell you what...I'm happy with third. Very. I have always told you if you believe in yourself, if you believe in your team, and you never quit, you will always be winners no matter the score.

 

You were the fifth-ranked team, and you ended up third, but you were the winners. You are number one because that is what you believe. You have grown so much this year. Each and every one of you. You have worked hard. You committed to the team. You trusted your team mates. You believed in yourself. Losing by one to the second-ranked team in the semi-final game in the last inning says it all.

 

I could not be more proud of you. Although tears were shed, they were tears of joy, too. I want to thank all of you for everything you have done. I am so proud of all of you. Keep working hard in everything you do. Always believe in yourself. And continue to believe in something greater than yourself. I will always be rooting for you, Cardinals!

 

Remember, baseball is a game, and games are meant to be fun. I hope you had fun... 

 

 

I think I had a heart attack last night! Daniel pitched an excellent game, and I couldn't be more proud. However, I am equally proud of our TEAM. When the chips were down going into the bottom of the 6th with a score of 6-7, we could have rolled over and died, but characteristic of the Cardinals this year, you refused to quit. You once again believed in the possibilities. You believed it could happen. And I think with some help up above, you MADE it happen. We have our work cut out for us, but nothing we can't handle. You have proven your grit in those moments of darkness, and you have found yourselves victorious. Even more, you have again learned something I hope you take with you the rest of your life no matter where it leads you...

 

Always believe in yourself, and NEVER, EVER QUIT!

 

It's here - the final stretch of the season. We came out the number-five team in the league, so we will play number-four, Akron, on Saturday at 10:30. Cardinals, in 22 years of coaching in four sports from 3rd-grade to high school varsity, I am confident in telling you ANYTHING can happen on any day. If you are ready for it, we can win this thing! If you believe in yourself, have confidence in your abilities, and trust your team mates, it is possible. I'm asking you to imagine the possibility, and then play the way you have imagined.

 

Also, the concessions will be run by league teams throughout the tournament, so the Cardinals are assigned the 9:00-10:00 am slot on Saturday morning. I wish to thank our parents who have volunteered to help.

 

Lastly, here is a link to the League Tournament Brackets for the Majors, Minors, and Machine-Pitch leagues.

 

Go Cards!

 

Wow! What was that, Cardinals? What a great week we had! The Akron game was a disappointment to be ahead 10-2 at the bottom of two, and then have the lightning end it. But you rebounded well against the Dodgers to win a squeaker, and then finished the week strong against the Braves.

 

I told you the monster was coming alive, but I think we can officially say he is awake. We have one more game to conclude the season, and then we hit the ground running with the League Tournament. If Godzilla is just now coming alive, let's pray next week he is ready to wreak havoc on the Minor League.

 

I'm so proud of all of you for how you have grown so far this season. You are starting to believe in the talents you have been given - remember, "He don't make no junk." Your hitting is beginning to peak, and we are starting to make some great plays on defense. Let's keep working that glove in the dirt. Each of you are improving your game, but remember, to get anywhere, it takes the TEAM. Keep believing in yourself, and keep believing in your TEAM. If you do that, no matter how the season ends, you will be the winners...and that is something you can take with you the rest of your life.

 

I'm proud of you Cards. Do not be satisfied with where you are. There is always another mountain to climb or another horse to ride. It's when you get bucked off that you learn how to get back on. We have so much more to do. Let's get 'er done!

 

 

Well, Cardinals, your determination and grit has paid off. We started off so close in four games, and you had every reason to hang your heads and quit. BUT YOU DIDN'T! Your patience has paid off and we got the win against the Rockies. One coach in the league has said he is afraid we are a sleeping monster. If we ever wake up, look out! Well, I think an eye has opened.

 

We started the game playing the walk-and-steal game, but you finally started believing in yourselves in the 5th, and you began MANUFACTURING your own runs. That's the baseball we're striving for. And that's the confidence we are trying to build in you.

 

You are destined for GREATNESS, Cardinals. You just need to believe in it. We have seen all but the Tigers and Dodgers. You know the players. You know what they can do. Now you know what you can do. Let those bats come alive, let those gloves mold like steal, and lets do this thing! I'm proud of you Cards. Let's keep rolling.