Congratulations to all who made the teams. For the incoming freshmen, whom I've spent a great deal of time with over the years, I'm so happy and excited for you guys. You're going to have a blast this year and I can't wait to sit in the stands and watch you guys play. ...
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2010 JCBI Tryouts
It's that time again, JCBI will be holding open tryouts on Saturday, August 22rd for the upcoming 2010 baseball season. All teams have openings -- 12U, 13U and 14U. JCBI operates three developmental competitive baseball teams in which the Jays Baseball Coaching staff helps prepare you ...
JCBI takes 3rd at Show-Me Games
via John Haynes: The JCBI 14U baseball team took third place in the Show-Me State Games Competitive division last weekend, beating the Washington Rookies 4-3 on Sunday in Columbia. JCBI won 3 and lost 2 for the tournament. In the third place game against the Rookies ...
Congratulations JCBI 14U
JCBI 14U took 2nd place in this weekends USSSA Missouri State Tournament. JCBI a 20 seed going into bracket play had to defeated their opponents one by one. First the 13th seed, then the 4th, 5th and 1st. In the championship game, JCBI was ...
10 things that can help your season
I realize I shouldn't shares these, but here's a list of the top 10 things that helped us this season. Never wear a white uniform, not only does it get dirty, but it's bad karma --burn it instead. Everyone and I mean everyone needs a lucky penny. Never wash your cap. Never drink from the water cooler without examining ...
JCBI.org finally beats out PhilAtkinson.org
It's been a bit comical for the last several years, that philatkinson.org was constantly beating out jcbi.org in JCBI's own Google rankings. Not so much anymore. The new website I put together for them is beginning to take hold and that's a good thing. Hopefully they'll catch the bloggin' bug soon - ...
New JCBI website
It took a little longer than anticipated, but the new JCBI website is online. Because of several ongoing projects at work I choose Wordpress over Drupal for this website. I sort of have mixed feeling about that decision, I feel a little trapped by Wordpress and miss the flexibility that Drupal offers me. ...
Hitting mechanics
A great video of Manny Ramirez's swing mechanics narrated by former MLB catcher Don Slaught. I purchased Don's Right View Pro software several years ago and it provides insight to a batters swing mechanics you can't get any other way.
Cold start to the season
A tough night at the ole ballpark last night, it was cold... and I mean cold. And too make matters worse, the Crusaders and the Blue Devils handed us losses in our first league games. But, with that said both Jake and I were happy with the boys. It was a close game against the Crusaders ...
BBQ fundraiser for JCBI
Alright gang, it's that time of year again. BBQ in the Hy-Vee parking lot Saturday April 4th 10:00 - 4:00 ish. Be there! Every year the JCBI teams put on a BBQ fundraiser. Getting up before dawn to make sure you can have some good eats ...
