Recruits: small college programs are often looking to recruit right from their camps. Go to camps at schools that you are interested in! It’s one of the best ways to build a relationship with the coaching staff, show your ability, and visit the campus.
Moved from Kansas to New York to take my first college coaching job which paid $500 per year. Worked full time at the elementary as an educational aide for $11 an hour to pay the rent. 1 year in NY, 1 year in Arkansas, now in Iowa where I have the opportunity to earn a masters.
This past Saturday I completed my first trail marathon. The goal was to run a marathon, but the journey to get there was the reward. Shoutout to my training partner,
@TrentRoose
, a great friend who consistently pushes me to be better.
“Success is moving from failure to failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” - Winston Churchill
Don’t try to avoid failure. Embrace it; constantly learn from it. Eventually you’ll realize there is no failure.
As coaches, we get asked all the time what we look for in recruits. The answer is guys like this. Great teammate, great leader, great student. Oh yeah, and he can play too.
This is Jordan bailing me out with water and snacks in the middle of a recent training run. Later this week I get to marry her! Grateful is an understatement.
Had an awesome group of guys on campus for
@DordtBaseball
camp today. Thanks to everyone who came out! We’ve got two more dates coming up this fall. Don’t miss out!
Love that we’re able to get some fly balls in the air in the
@asbsportsconplex
! Here we are feeling out getting a later prep step that translates into better timing for reading the ball flight.
#DefenderWay
First trail run marathon in the books! I signed up for this because I believe there is value in doing hard things. I can’t wait for the next challenge! Also, shootout to my training partner and friend
@ICE_Esh15
- I couldn’t have done it without him!
Uncommitted? If you're looking to grow in your faith, receive a top-notch education, and compete, Dordt might be the place for you. We'll see you in January!
Interested in becoming a Defender? Our January 9th Prospect Camp is the next step. Follow the link for details and to get registered!
Video and
@BaseballCloudUS
options available!
Be where your feet are and dominate the moment.
Even more so when you have to do things that you don’t want to do.
I’m about to crush this stats class.
We are committed to the Great Commission and cultural mandate.
We are committed to equipping student-athletes to be servant leaders.
We are committed to the academic development of all student-athletes.
We are committed to the pursuit of championships.
First day of practice this spring, just a little receiving work to get back into it with our catchers. Love to see one of our freshman getting in some dry reps while he waits
#DefenderWay
Interested in becoming a Defender? Our September 11th or October 2nd Prospect Camps are your next step. Follow the link for details and to get registered today!
Video and
@BaseballCloudUS
options are available!
If you’re a baseball guy and you’re not listening to
@CoachSheets3
on the ABCA Podcast you really need to reconsider that and make it happen. The amount of helpful info is insane!
Episodes 1-27 ✔️ Episode 111 ✔️
Seems like a good opportunity to publicly thank
@CoachBacon34
who’s been a mentor to me along the way and in many ways made it possible for me to have a coaching career at all.
2 months out from our July 31st Prospect Camp! Use the link below to learn more and register.
@BaseballCloudUS
data and video options available.
Spots will fill up quickly!
One month to go until our only camp of the winter!
Limited spots remaining so act quickly. This camp will be closed at 40 participants.
@BaseballCloudUS
and video options available!
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a member of our Buffs family. Courtland was a great teammate, friend and a gifted athlete. He played for ABC from 2016-19. Courtland’s smile and energy will forever be remembered by all who knew him. RIP Courtland.
A ton of quality team at-bats led to this moment for
@CadeHollingswo1
Proud of the way our guys fought all day today!
Also huge shoutout to Dordt Media Network for capturing this. Their coverage of
@DordtBaseball
is second to none in the NAIA.
I DON'T BELIEVE WHAT I JUST SAW!
Down 6 runs going to bottom of the 7th Dordt scores 7, the last three on a Cade Hollingsworth bomb.
HOW ABOUT THAT!
Defenders win 16-15.
New all time max on back squat! I’ve worked up to 435 twice. Once in college and once last year. Never hit 440, until yesterday! Still want more, but happy with this for now. Video Cred:
@aaronjesh_15
#bpnsupps
Thank you to everyone that came out to
@DordtBaseball
prospect camp today! Thank you to
@ICE_Esh15
@TrentRoose
and
@payton_stanford
for all the work they put in to make it happen. Great day with filled with talented young men doing what they love!
“..today everybody wants to talk about his [her] rights and privleges, whereas 25 years ago people talked about their obligations and responsibilities.” - Lou Holtz. Interesting thought this morning. Are you focused on serving yourself or serving others?
Dordt University provides student athletes with opportunity for spiritual growth, an excellent education, and competitive college athletics. If that interests you, don’t miss out! We currently have seven spots remaining for this January’s camp.
Final call for next weekend's Prospect Camp! There are ten spots remaining and we want to see you fill one of them!
@BaseballCloudUS
and video options are available. Find out more and sign up here:
Cam Pfafman's 3 hits today in game one of doubleheader is the 4th time he's done that in his career....did it against 3 times last year against Dakota Wesleyan, Mount Marty and Northwestern.
This world will never hesitate to humble you. Example: Wakes up to first alarm before 5am. Gets a solid workout in. Feels good about the day. Walks outside and takes a tumble on black ice.
If you are uncommitted, looking to grow in your faith, want a high academic experience, and live to compete, Defender Baseball just might be your home.
David Ross: “With a 7-run lead, I’m probably not even looking at my coach and telling the guys to take or not. I’m just letting the game play out at that point. If the guy wants to swing, I don’t have a problem with it. Especially when he’s one of the best players in the game.”
Being selfless and serving others is admirable. However, taking time to better yourself physically and mentally is should not be viewed as selfish. I believe that becoming a better version of yourself is of service for the people who are around you each day.
What a summer! Extremely grateful for the opportunity to Coach this group of guys to the first ever Puerto Rico Collegiate League Championship
#PRCL
#Pirates
#Champions
@ Coamo, Puerto Rico
(1) Thought: I hesitated before posting my story for this thread today because it is out of my comfort zone. I do not like to be vulnerable or shine a spotlight on myself in any way. There are a ton of people with stories of betting on themselves and I am often inspired by them.
A key aspect of learning that often gets overlooked is the ability of someone to either directly or indirectly admit that they were wrong before, and that they have changed their mind after acquiring new information. It’s an important skill for anyone who wants to grow.
About 10 spots left for our September 11th Prospect Camp! Be sure to get signed up and reserve yours today!
@BaseballCloudUS
and video options available!
BaseballCloud’s very first NAIA program is a great one! The guys at
@DordtBaseball
are building something special and we can’t wait to be a part of it.
#DefenderWay
Great day for
@DordtBaseball
! Awesome prospect camp with a great group of guys and then an opportunity to get outside on the turf for a productive practice. Big thanks to everyone who came to camp!
Post 3-mile run clean work from the other day. One squat clean from the floor into one power clean from the hang. Highest I’ve been able to do in a complex. The final set turned into two squats but happy with it…
Proud to be a part of a Summer League that does things the right way, both on and off the field. I’ve had a great experience as a player and now as a Coach. Can’t wait for next summer!
@MACLbaseball
#Pirates