Friday, March 11, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Mid-Pre Season Mark
We are at the exact half way point of what we call our pre-season practice with 12 practices done and 12 to go before our first game on February 26th.
Progress is slow, but in a good way. I have changed up our defensive fundamentals this year to place more emphasis on our feet and hands so there is a lot of learning going on. Because of that we are taking things slow. Believe it or not our infielders have not taken a fungo yet. I am slightly concerned about that fact but I know in the long run our patience now will pay off down the road. We have traditionally been a slow starting defensive team and I wouldn't be surprised if that's not the case again this year, but with our new approach I really believe that in the future we will be more prepared.
I continue to be impressed with the approach our players take at practice. They are following our three points of emphasis, which are: 1) Bring a positive attitude, 2) Work hard at getting better, and 3) Hustle early.
First on the docket this season is UW-LaCrosse, the 2010 WIAC regular and post season champion and regional tournament qualifier. We played them three time last year in Tucson last year so this will be a good test for us right out of the gate. That will be followed by a game against Carleton. Both games are at the new dome in Rochester on February 26.
Progress is slow, but in a good way. I have changed up our defensive fundamentals this year to place more emphasis on our feet and hands so there is a lot of learning going on. Because of that we are taking things slow. Believe it or not our infielders have not taken a fungo yet. I am slightly concerned about that fact but I know in the long run our patience now will pay off down the road. We have traditionally been a slow starting defensive team and I wouldn't be surprised if that's not the case again this year, but with our new approach I really believe that in the future we will be more prepared.
I continue to be impressed with the approach our players take at practice. They are following our three points of emphasis, which are: 1) Bring a positive attitude, 2) Work hard at getting better, and 3) Hustle early.
First on the docket this season is UW-LaCrosse, the 2010 WIAC regular and post season champion and regional tournament qualifier. We played them three time last year in Tucson last year so this will be a good test for us right out of the gate. That will be followed by a game against Carleton. Both games are at the new dome in Rochester on February 26.
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