Thu Sep 02, 2004, 04:07pm
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Edinburg, TX
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Re: Re: Re: I BET YOU DO.....
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Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
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Originally posted by Carl Childress
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Originally posted by Been Dare
Quote: I imagine even Mr. Umpire would benefit from attending a Carl clinic. I know I do.
Just how much does a Carl Clinic cost to attend, Carl?????
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Ok: Sponsors for the clinic were: Rio Grande Valley Sports Academy, McAllen Boys and Girls Club, Dr. Pena's Eye Institute -- yep, he got a kick out of that --, Wendy's, Coca Cola Bottling (those two for lunch on Saturday), Rio Grande Valley Chapter of TASO, and the Rising Star Basball School.
Two additional sponsors: Gerry Davis awarded a certificate for chest protector, shin guards, and mask to the candidate picked best among the "true" rookies. (The clinicians had 10 to choose from!) Right Sports, the parent company of my magazine and this forum, gave several books, T-Shirts, and ballpoint pens as raffle prizes. Dr. Pena also provided custom t-shirts for the clinicians and attendees.
The camp spread over five days: Our schedule was 3 evening sessions (7-10 pm), 8:00 to 5:30 pm on Saturday, and Sunday (8:00 to 2:00).
We used live pitchers and catchers (and a batter who was forbidden to swing - grin) for plate work. A fielder and first baseman (and runners) for plays at first; a fielder and second baseman (and runners) for plays and simlulated steals of second. Wendy's provided lunch for all the players as well.
We video taped all drills. At 33 frames per second. (grin)
We calculated that building classroom use fees, field fees, clinician fees (there were three: plate, first, second), t-shirts, lunch, and clinic manuals (83-page spiral bound with color cover - another donation from Dr. Pena) brought the cost per student to about $140 per man. (No women applied and since we're a depressed county, prices are generally far below the state average.)
Because of the extensive sponsor involvement, registration fee was a minimal $25.
There's another planned for January. Yes, we're going head to head with Jimmy Evans. (another grin) Of course, we'll do a repeat in July of the one Chad attended.
May we save you a spot?
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Actually, that sounds well organized and sounds like it would be a lot of fun.
I'd come, but my expectant wife (due January 27th) might object. Although I think I may have a HS basketball game scheduled on her due date.
--Rich
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I agree with you. I was an officer in our local baseball association and was required to attend the Texas State meeting. For 18 of those years I was in Dallas/Houston, et.al, on 14 of our Wedding Anniversaries.
In your case, how can a baby compete with a double foul?
Or a blarge!
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