South Shore Indians Coaches Blog

Workout Cancelled

2010-08-22T08:55:00.000-07:00

Today's workout at Tully Park has been cancelled due to the field being unplayable. The rescheduled workout information will be posted on Monday.

Coach Gorman

End of Season Party

2010-08-13T04:18:00.000-07:00

The get together will be on Thursday, August 19th. It will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 1869 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh and it will start at 6:30 PM. It is just north of the Wantagh Rail Road Station in the Hemingway's Shopping Center. There will be Ziti, Sausages and Peppers, soda, beer, coffee tea and cake. There will be a raffle (no charge) for team members and their families. Family members are invited to the party. If you have any questions please call Coach Gorman at 516-780-4538.

April 26 Practice is Cancelled

2010-04-26T10:14:00.000-07:00

Tully Park has called and informed Coach Gorman that the field is unplayable so the practice is cancelled.

Practice Cancelled

2010-04-25T06:17:00.000-07:00

Due to the weather today's (4/25) practice is cancelled.

Coach Gorman

Games Canceled

2009-11-14T13:52:00.000-08:00

Once again the weather has forced us to cancel Sunday's (11/15) Double Header.

Coach Gorman

Practice and Games

2009-11-05T04:08:00.000-08:00

We will be having practice at Tully Park on Saturday, November 7th starting at 4 PM. It should go to 6 PM or so. All players are expected to be there. We have a doubleheader at Tully on Sunday, November 8th with a 10 AM start. Players should be at the field ready to go by 9 AM.

Coach Gorman

No Practice 11/4

2009-11-04T07:55:00.001-08:00

Coach Joyce is sick so we will not be having practice tonight at Tully. I will look into having one on Saturday about 3 or 4 and will update this blog in a day or two. We do have a game at 10 AM at Tully on Sunday the 8th.

Coach Gorman

No Practice

2009-11-01T12:36:00.000-08:00

There is no practice today (11/1) at Freeport.

Coach Gorman

Games Canceled

2009-11-01T08:52:00.000-08:00

Due to the field being unplayable, today's (11/1) games have been Canceled.

Coach Gorman

Player Information for Sunday, 10-31-09

2009-10-31T17:16:00.000-07:00

All players are expected to be at Sunday's game. If there is a rainout the team will be making plans to have an indoor practice in Freeport with the anticipated hours of 4-6pm. I feel that the team has a better understanding of the game, and has gotten better from our practices. I appreciate the hard work and energy that the boys bring to practice, and eventhough our scores may not show it, we are making strides for a bright baseball future. Please be at the game between 1pm and 130pm for pregame practice. Bring energy, and desire to Sunday's game.

Update

2009-10-24T16:55:00.000-07:00

I just received a call from the other team's coach who said they are currently getting heavy rain and the field is underwater and will not be playable tomorrow so the games are off. I also received a call from the Freeport facility that the last free time was booked so will not have a practice. Our next practice is on Wednesday at Tully from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Coach Gorman

Game Status for 10/25

2009-10-24T16:35:00.000-07:00

I have spoken to the Brave's coach and he has people who will work on the field in the morning. He will call me at about 7 AM to let me know if we will be playing. I will post a notice on this blog with what he tells me. If we do not have a game we will have practice at the Freeport facility in the afternoon.

Coach Gorman

13/14 Team Status

2009-10-18T06:28:00.000-07:00

The Team's games are canceled for today 10/18. We are looking to go to the indoor practice field in Freeport from 4 to 6 PM today. Everyone will be called when it is confirmed. It is the
L. I. Sports Complex at 103 Mill Road in Freeport and the number is 516-546-0900.

Coach Gorman

17/18 Games are Canceled (10/18)

2009-10-18T05:00:00.000-07:00

The Double Header for the 17/18 team at Northeast Field in Freeport has been canceled due to poor field conditions and the weather.

Coach Gorman

Today's (10/4) Double Heaser at Tully Cancelled

2009-10-04T07:49:00.000-07:00

Due to the field being unplayable today's games at Tully Park have been postponed.

Coach Gorman

Game Change

2009-10-03T12:20:00.000-07:00

The games that were changed were for the 17/18 year old team. Coach Joyce's team's games at Tully at 2:30 PM remain unchanged.

Coach Gorman

Today's (9/27) Games are Canceled

2009-09-27T04:07:00.000-07:00

Both Team's double headers have been canceled due to the weather.

Coach Gorman

17/18 Update # 2 TULLY IS CLOSED !!

2009-09-12T06:52:00.001-07:00

17/18 Team Uppdate

2009-09-12T06:23:00.000-07:00

They are currently working on the field at Tully and as long as there is no additional rain it should be OK to use by 1 PM. If you have any questions call Coach Gorman at 516-780-4538.

13/14 Update

2009-09-11T15:08:00.000-07:00

Coach Joyce's team will be going to the Baseball Plus batting cages in Freeport. It is located on Henry Street just south of Sunrise Highway. The phone number is 516-378-6570. They will meet at 3:15 PM. Any questions call 516-780-4538

Coach Gorman

Weather Update on Practices

2009-09-11T13:24:00.000-07:00

The rain will prevent Coach Joyce's Team from practicing Saturday morning. We are looking into going to the batting cages instead. I will update this blog at about 10 AM on Saturday morning after taking to Coach Joyce about it. Coach Tony's 1 PM practice depends on if it still raining in the morning. I will also post your update at 10 AM.

Coach Gorman

9/3 Practice/Tryout time

2009-09-02T11:14:00.000-07:00

The starting time for the September 3rd practice/tryout for the 13/14 year old team has been moved back to 6:00 PM.

Coach Gorman

Tryout/Practice Moved to Baseball Plus

2009-08-30T05:28:00.000-07:00

Tully Park called and the field is not playable. We are going to go to Baseball Plus at 400 Duffy Ave. in Hicksville. The phone number is 516-827-5009 and the web site is baseballplusny.com.
It is just off of the Old Country Road exit of Wantagh Parkway. Their web site has a map and directions. The 13/14 year olds should be there by 10 AM and the 15 and ups by 11 AM. We will be in the cages for an hour. Any questions call my cell phone at 516-780-4538.

Coach Gorman

Update on Aug. 30 tryout/practices

2009-08-29T14:34:00.000-07:00

I have spoken to Tully Park and they feel that the field should be playable on August 30th if they do not have anymore rain. They are to call me by 8:30 AM if the field can not be used and I will post an update by 8:45 AM. The players who will be playing as 13 & 14 year olds should be there by 9:30 AM. The 15 year olds and up should be there by 11:00 AM. If you have any questions call me at 516-780-4538.

Coach Gorman

Suspended game rescheduled to August 3

2009-08-03T09:03:00.000-07:00

Our suspended game will start at 6:30 PM on Monday, August 3rd at Tully Park. Players should be there at 5:45 PM. The game will resume at the point it was suspended.

Coach Gorman

Game Reschedule

2009-08-01T07:44:00.000-07:00

We are trying to reschedule last night's (7/31) game to Sunday, 8/2 at 11 AM at the Milburn Ave. School in Baldwin. We are waiting on one player who is trying to get off from work so we can play. As usual we have 9 with him. I will call everyone as soon as we know if he can play. If we do not play tomorrow we will have the game at Tully on Monday, August 3rd with either a 6 or 6:30 PM start. The game will resume at the point it was suspended.

Coach Gorman

Update # 2

2009-07-31T08:37:00.000-07:00

I spoke to Baldwin Park and the fields are playable so tonight's (7/31) game is on.

Coach Gorman

Update

2009-07-31T06:11:00.000-07:00

Given this mornings heavy rain and the forecast for the rest of the day the odds are the game will be postponed. There will be no official word until later and it will be posted as soon as it is received. Please do not make any plans until then. We will be having practice on Monday, August 3rd at Tully at 6:30 PM.

Coach Gorman

Game on

2009-07-22T10:27:00.001-07:00

I was at Eisenhower "C" at 12:45 and it had been swept out and it looks like we will be playing.
I have a broom the other manager has a rake and as long as the Park doesn't close the field we will get the game in.

Coach Gorman

Final Update 7/21

2009-07-21T11:32:00.000-07:00

The game has been officially called. We have one tomorrow at 5:30 PM at the same field. If that changes I will have a post up by 4 PM.

Coach Gorman

Update # 2 July 21 1:30 PM

2009-07-21T10:31:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the date mistake on the first post. I just spoke to the maintenance people at Eisenhower Park. They will not be making a decision before 3 PM. I will call them at 3:30 and let you know what they say in a post at that time,

Coach Gorman

12:30 PM on 7/22 update

2009-07-21T09:38:00.000-07:00

The league has not posted anything yet. Eisenhower Park does not usually cancel games before 3 PM. I will post a new notice as soon as I receive any information.

Coach Gorman

Practice

2009-07-18T03:36:00.000-07:00

Today's practice has been canceled. There will be a practice on Monday, July 20, at Tully Park. It will run from 6:30 PM until about 8:30 PM. All team members are expected to be there. If you know of anyone who is interested in playing on our Fall teams have them come down. Any questions call Coach Gorman at 516-826-9889. Please note that we have games on Tueday at Tully at 6 PM and Wednesday at Eisenhower "C" with a 5:30 PM start.

Tonight's (6/26) Game Cancelled

2009-06-26T13:07:00.000-07:00

Tonight's game scheduled for 8:30 PM at Eisenhower Park has been postponed due to the Park closing the field.

Update on Today's (6/6) games

2009-06-06T08:32:00.000-07:00

Tully is not going to make a decision about the game until 12 or so. I am going to check the conditions myself at about the same time and will call either way. If you do not hear from me call my cell at 516-780-4538.

2009-06-05T06:10:00.000-07:00

Practice Site Changed

Due to the weather we have moved tonight's (6/5) clinic with Reggie Jackson to Baseball Plus in Hicksville which is located on Duffy Ave. just off the exit from Wantagh Parkway. Please be there by 6:30 PM. There will be another update on this blog tomorrow (6/6) if the games are cancelled due to poor playing conditions.

Tully Closed

2009-05-02T09:04:00.000-07:00

Due to the rain Tully Park is closed. If you have any questions call 516-780-4538.

Directions to Sunday's (10/26) games

2008-10-25T12:33:00.000-07:00

I just received the directions. Here they are:

LIE to Exit 51 (Rte 231) north approx 2 miles to Jericho Tpke Rte 25 make right
Left (north) on Larkfield Rd (Sears on right)
Over RR tracks bear right on Vernon Valley Rd
Right on Rte 25A Fort Salonga Rd
First right on Middleville Rd school on left go to end of parking lot through gate up hill to field.

The games are at the Northport Middle School.

If the rain causes the games to be cancelled I will post it as soon as I receive it.

Coach Gorman

update

2008-10-25T04:52:00.000-07:00

The game time start has been changed to 11 AM. I still have not received directions. I will post them as soon as I receive his e-mail with them.

Coach Gorman

Update on 10/26 game

2008-10-24T09:27:00.000-07:00

We are looking at changing the starting time to 11:30 am or noon so if there is rain the team can try to put the field in playing shape. Let me know ASAP if this causes a problem for anyone.

Coach Gorman

Sunday, October 26, 2008 Games

2008-10-24T09:01:00.000-07:00

I finally have the information on Sunday's game. It is at the Northport Middle School and has a 10 AM start. It is against the Northport Tigers. The FABL web site does not have directions and I have called their coach for them. They will be posted as soon as I receive them. I will be calling the other manager on Saturday night and if necessary on Sunday morning to check the field conditions. If the game is cancelled it will be posted as soon as I receive the information.

Coach Gorman

Reminder and Update

2008-10-23T11:10:00.000-07:00

A reminder that we have the batting cages tonight (10/23) at 8 PM. It is at Baseball Plus in Hicksville. I have not head yet where we are playing on Sunday. If I get the email before tonight I will let you know at the cages. If I do not receive it before tonight's practice I will post it here as soon as I get it.

Coach Gorman

October 19th Game

2008-10-14T12:30:00.000-07:00

The games on Sunday, October 19, 2008 will be at the Sousa Elementary School against the Port Washington Vikings. The games will start at 2 PM. The directions are:

SOUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Long Island Expressway to Exit 36 (Searington Road). Go North on Searington, this becomes Port Washington Blvd. when you cross 25A. Continue on Port Washington Blvd. for approximately 2.5 miles (past St. Francis Hospital). When you have passed Nassau Knolls Cemetery on your left, go 4 lights and make a left on Main Street. Follow Main Street to Shore Road. Turn right on Shore Road to Cow Neck Road. School is on the corner of Sands Point Road and Cow Neck Road

Be there an hour before game time. Call Coach Ed at 516-581-5776 if you can not make the games.

Change in day for Indoor workout

2008-10-09T19:04:00.000-07:00

The indoor workout for this week has been changed to Wednesday, October 15 at 8 PM. It will still be at Baseball Plus in Hicksville.

October 12, 2008 Game

2008-10-09T06:19:00.000-07:00

We are playing the Linednhurst Nationals at Shore Rd. Field with a 10 AM start. The directions are:

SHORE ROAD ( LINDENHURST )
Southern State Parkway to Exit 35S ( Wellwood Ave ). Go through Village, cross over Montauk Highway (27A). Make a right onto Shore Road . Field is 2.5 blocks on left.

Players are to be at the field one hour before game time. If you can not make the game for any reason you must call Coach Ed at 516-581-5776.

Batting Cages

2008-10-07T07:30:00.000-07:00

The Team has practice at the Baseball Plus Cages on Duffy Ave in Hicksville on Thursday, Oct. 9. The practice starts at 8 PM and will last an hour. The pitchers will be doing some throwing as well as hitting. You should bring $5 to help cover the cost of the cages.

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 Double Header

2008-10-02T07:48:00.000-07:00

Our game this Sunday is on the 17/18 schedule. We play at 10 AM at the Shore Rd. Field in Lindenhurst. The Directions are:

SHORE ROAD ( LINDENHURST )
Southern State Parkway to Exit 35S ( Wellwood Ave ). Go through Village, cross over Montauk Highway (27A). Make a right onto Shore Road . Field is 2.5 blocks on left.

They should be putting this on the 16/17 schedule shorty.

Coach Gorman

Indoor workout

2008-09-29T06:41:00.000-07:00

The Fall team will be starting their indoor workouts this Thursday. They will be at Baseball Plus in Hicksville and this one will start at 8 PM. Please bring $5 with you to help offset the cost of this workout. Any questions call Coach Gorman at 516-780-4538.

Update for Sunday, Sept. 28's Games

2008-09-27T09:38:00.000-07:00

I have spoken again with the South Shore Bronco's manager and he says he will do everything he can to get the games in. He will check the field tonight and again tomorrow morning between 6:30 and 7 AM. He will call me at that time if we can not play. If I do not have a post here or you do not receive a call from me or Coach Ed the games are on. If the games are cancelled we will be going to the cages at Baseball Plus in Hicksville at 12 noon. Players are expected to bring $5 with them to help cover the cost of the cages. We are also down a catcher for the games so if you know of anyone who would like to play contact him to come down and let me know at 516-826-9889. If we do not have your cell number it might be a good idea for you to email it to me in case you are on your way to the games if we cancel.

Coach Gorman

date mistake, September 21 should be September 28

2008-09-25T10:57:00.000-07:00

I realized that I am a week behind on my posts for this weekend. The dates should be the 28th not the 21st. Sorry for any confusion.

Coach Gorman

If the games on September 21st are rained out

2008-09-25T10:48:00.000-07:00

If we do not play on Sunday we will be going to the batting cages at Baseball Plus in Hicksville (the same location as the last time) at either 12 or 1 PM for an hour to work on our hitting. Please bring $5 to help offset the cost of the two cages we will be using. Players are expected to be at the cages unless you call.

Games for Sunday, September 21, 2008

2008-09-23T17:43:00.000-07:00

The double header for Sunday is at the Harding Ave. Elementary School in Lindenhurst. It has a 9 AM start and we are playing the South Shore Broncos. Players are expected to be at the field an hour before the game. In view of the weather report for this weekend I have been in touch with the Broncos manager and he will let me know as soon as he can if the games are going to be played. Please check this blog before you go to the game on Sunday.

Coach Gorman

Schedule Correct

2008-09-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

The schedule posted on the fabl.org web site is now correct for Sunday's double header.

FABL shedule is wrong

2008-09-18T07:26:00.000-07:00

The game times and location on the FABL schedule are incorrect. I received a second email from the league giving the correct time and location for Sunday's games which is Burns Park at 3 PM.

Coach Gorman

Sept. 21 games

2008-09-18T04:07:00.000-07:00

We will be playing the L.I. Braves on Sunday, September 21st with a 3 PM start. The games are at Burns Park which is located off of Merrick Road in Massapequa. Players should be there an hour before game time.

Sept. 14's games are on

2008-09-14T07:10:00.000-07:00

I have spoken to the Frozen Rope's manager and the field is in good shape. The games are on.

Coach Gorman

Game is on

2008-09-07T11:01:00.000-07:00

I just spoke to the manager of the New Hyde Park team and they are working on the field and feel that it will be playable. If they call back with a change it will be posted here by 3:15 PM.

Coach Gorman

Practices Postpones

2008-08-30T18:15:00.000-07:00

The practices on Sunday, August 31, 2008 have been postponed.

Cooperstown Party

2008-08-19T09:11:00.000-07:00

The get together for the players who went to Cooperstown will be on Sunday, August 24, 2008. It will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Wantagh (1869 Wantagh Ave.) and will start at 6:30 PM. T-shirts and some surprise items will be given out. Pizza and soda will be served. Any questions call Coach Gorman at 516-780-4538.

2008-08-18T16:41:00.000-07:00

Coach Gorman's team has a playoff game tomorrow (August 19) at 5:30 PM at Mepham H.S.. Players should be there as close to 4:45 PM as possible. If a player can not make it they have to call 516-780-4538. Please note that the location for this game was changed to this field.

2008-08-13T11:48:00.000-07:00

The game for Coach Gorman's team is still for tonight at Baldwin Park. The posting on the Ncyaa web site is incorrect.

2008-08-12T15:47:00.000-07:00

The playoff game for Coach Gorman's team has be scheduled for tomorrow (August 13) at Baldwin Park with a 5:30 PM start. Players should be there at 4:45 or as close to that time as possible. If anyone can not make it they need to call 516-780-4538 as soon as possible.

2008-08-11T12:17:00.000-07:00

As of 3 PM Tully's baseball field was was open to play. All players are expected to be at practice unless there is a new posting on this blog or they receive a phone call.

2008-08-11T04:57:00.001-07:00

The date for the Mantle team's playoff game has been changed to Wednesday, August 13th. It will be against Storm Baseball Academy and will be at Seaman's Neck Park with a 8 PM start. Players should be at the field by 7:15 PM. Good Luck!

2008-08-10T16:57:00.000-07:00

Sunday's, August 10th's practice has been postponed to Monday, August 11th. It will be at Tully Park with a 6 PM start.

2008-08-09T06:29:00.000-07:00

The Newburgh Tournament team will be having practices on Sunday, August 10 and Thursday, August 14 at Tully Park. The practice on August 10 will start at 5 PM and on August 14 it will start at 6 PM. If any additional practices are scheduled they will be posted here. Players are expected to attend all practices.

2008-08-07T06:17:00.001-07:00

There has been a change in the practice field on Friday, August 7, for the Newburgh Tournament team. It is still at Eisenhower Park but it is Field "A"not "B. It's the one by Hemptead Turnpike with the entrance off of Merrick Ave. just north of Hempstead Turnpike.

2008-08-06T06:07:00.000-07:00

Congratulation's to the Mantle team on winning their playoff game. They now play on Thursday, August 7 th against Long Beach. The game is a 5:30 start at Long Beach H.S.. Players should be there at 4:45 PM. GOOD LUCK!!

2008-08-04T12:23:00.000-07:00

The Hampton Inn in Middletown has 8 rooms with a King bed and sofa pullout. They have reserved them for the 17/18 tournament team. You need to call Coach Gorman if you want one of these rooms. Due to the number of late entry teams that have called over the last couple of days these are what they have let. Coach Gorman can be reached at 516-780-4538.

2008-08-04T10:57:00.000-07:00

Coach Gorman's team has a game tomorrow, August 5, 2008 at Souch Broabway Complaex with a 6 PM start. They also have games on Thurday at Mepham H.S. with a 6 PM start.

2008-08-02T11:35:00.000-07:00

The scrimmage game is still on for Sunday with a 10 AM start at Tully Park for the 17/18 year olds. Players should be there at 9:15.

2008-08-02T11:16:00.000-07:00

Today's games and practice has been postponed due to the weather. You will be notified when they are rescheduled.

2008-08-02T07:18:00.001-07:00

The games and practice for August 2nd are still on. If that changes there will be a new post on this blog. There will also be a notice on 516-826-9889. If you need to talk to Coach Gorman call 516-780-4538.

2008-07-31T12:06:00.000-07:00

There is a possibility of a scrimmage game on Sunday, August 3, at Tully Park for the 17/18 Tournament team. It would have a 9 or 10 AM start. Players will be receiving an email tonight and need to reply to it ASAP to confirm that they can make it. Players can also call 516-826-9889 and leave a message. If a sufficient number of players confirm that they can make the game we will play.

2008-07-30T06:58:00.000-07:00

The 17/18 year old team will be going to a tournament in Newburgh on August 15,16 & 17. The tournament is sponsored by Triple Crown Sports.They have a practice on Saturday, August 2nd at 5 PM at Tully Park. Any interested ballplayers who have not already signed up for this tournament should contact us at 516-780-4538 or be at the practice at 4:45 PM on Saturday. There are 4 open positions on the roster. Packets with the tournament details and practice schedules will be give to parents and ballplayers at the practice. Players are expected to be at all practices.

The Mantle playoff game has tentatively been reschedule for Tuesday, August 5th. Keep checking for updates.

We are currently taking registrations from current ballplayers for the Fall season. Details can be obtained by clicking on the Fact Sheet link on the left side of the home page. You can download the registration form and mail it and the fee to 3609 Southview Ave. Wantagh, N.Y. 11793. Once this is received you will be registered for the Fall.

2008-07-28T18:20:00.000-07:00

FYI to all pitchers. Richard Dishman will be conducting his pitching clinic on Tuesday, July 29th at Tully Park. He will be there starting at 8 PM.

2008-07-28T18:15:00.000-07:00

The Mantle team's game against the Seminoles can not be rescheduled due to the lack of time until the playoffs. The team is seeded 3rd in the consolation playoffs and will have a first round bye. They are scheduled to play on Saturday, August 2nd. Information will be posted as soon as it is received.

2008-07-27T11:12:00.000-07:00

Coach Dasch's game AT 3:30 pm against the Seminole's team has been postponed due to the weather.

2008-07-23T18:03:00.000-07:00

Coach Gorman has not received a call scheduling a game for Thursday so the team does not have one. They will play at Tully at 8:30 PM on the 26th.

2008-07-22T11:38:00.001-07:00

Coach Gorman's team may have a game on Thursday night July 24th, with a 6 PM start. The league just called and wanted to know if we were available and they were told yes. He should get back to us by the practice tonight and the players and parents will be informed if there is a game.

2008-07-22T06:38:00.000-07:00

Coach Gorman's games on Saturday, July 26th, have been changed by the league. His team now has one game at Tully with a 8:30 Start. Tonight's Clinic and practice are still on. If it changes due to weather conditions a notice will be posted here. Call 516-780-4538 if you have any questions.

The Connie Mack All Star game is also still on. Check their web site licml.com for updates.

2008-07-21T06:08:00.000-07:00

Coach Gorman's team has a double header on Saturday, July 26th. It is at Salisbury Park with a 3 PM start. Player should be at the field at 2:15 PM.

2008-07-18T14:26:00.000-07:00

The Connie Mack team (17/18) now has a double header tomorrow, July 19th with the first game starting at 9 AM. Players should be there at 8:15 AM. The game is at Valley Stream North H.S.

2008-07-16T10:28:00.000-07:00

Coach Gorman's team has had a double header on Saturday, July 19 scheduled. It is a 9 AM start at Baldwin Park. Players should be there by 8:15.

2008-07-14T17:50:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow's practice/pitching clinic with former Atlanta Brave pitcher Richard Dishman has been postponed due to a conflict with the field. Apparently both our organization and an organization based in North Hempstead were given the same time at Tully. They have decided to allow the Town Based group to use the field. I have confirmed with the Field Director that there are no other problems with the times we have been given. Call me at 516-780-4538 if you need any further information.

Coach Gorman

2008-07-11T07:56:00.000-07:00

Coach Gorman's team has a double header scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at 10 AM at Baldwin Park. Players who have not confirmed their attendance should do so ASAP.

The South Shore Indians with a team composed of 9 players who are 14 through 17 year's old had a very successful trip to Cooperstown. They won the first game 5 -4 with a dramatic relay play from the outfield to home plate for the 3rd out in the seventh inning to get the win. This was after scoring the go ahead run in the bottom of the 6th. Against a 17 and 18 year old team they played a very competitive game before losing 7 -4. The coaches and players did us proud.

2008-07-05T04:43:00.001-07:00

Today's Mantle (Coach Dasch's team) games have been postponed.

2008-07-03T19:57:00.000-07:00

Coach Cheshire's double header on Saturday, July 5Th at 9 AM has been postponed.

2008-07-02T08:11:00.000-07:00

The July 2nd game for Coach Gorman's team has had its location changed to Salisbury Park. The park is located in East Meadow at the intersection of Caman Ave. and Salisbury Park Drive. The enterance is off of Salisbury Park Drive. Players should be there by 5 PM. The team has a double header scheduled for Sunday, July 6th, at Baldwin Park. Players should be there by 5 PM.

One and Done

2007-08-06T06:01:00.000-07:00

The Koufax Indians went up against a strong pitcher from the LI Indians on Saturday and were knocked out of the playoffs, ending the 2007 summer season.

Hope you all enjoyed playing this summer - stay tuned for a recap.

If you are interested in Fall Ball, please contact me ASAP.

Enjoy the rest of the summer

Coach Carroll

Koufax Indians Primed for a Playoff Run

2007-08-02T18:52:00.000-07:00

The Indians won the final game of the season with a 12-6 victory over the LI Indians.

Mike Lapinksi pitched the first two innings, giving up 5 unearned runs and Emil Pape pitched the final 4 innings of shut out ball.

Elijah Rustin scored 3 runs and hit a booming home run to dead center field. Zach Egan added a 2 RBI double and Eric Stone was 3-3 with a walk and 4 runs scored; Chris Morgan was also 3-3 with a walk and 3 runs scored; James Carroll went 1-2 with a walk, run scored, stolen base and two RBIs and John Salvagione caught a complete game behind the plate, playing stellar defense.

Playoffs start this Saturday, August 4th at 10am, Island Trees High School vs the same LI Indians. Eric Stone will get the start on the mound.

Rest up and come down ready to play.

Coach Carroll

INDIANS WIN, THEEEEEEEE INDIANS WWIIIIIIIIINNN!!!!!!!!!!

2007-07-31T18:55:00.000-07:00

The boys put together the kind of game we knew they were capable of, with a 10-0 win over the LI Indians, as every batter either had a hit, scored a run or knocked in a run.

2007 All Star Chris Morgan went the distance with a 1 hit shutout, 6 strikeouts, a double, triple, 2 runs scored and 1 RBI and fellow All Star Zach Egan had a run scored, RBI and stolen base.

1st baseman James Carroll scored 1 run and played a good defensive game; 3rd Baseman James DiMartino had an RBI double and scored a run; catcher Mike Tarone added a 2 RBI double, run scored, stolen base and played a great defensive game behind the dish; Emil Pape had an RBI triple, Eric Stone added a single and run scored and Elijah Rustin contributed a single, 2 stolen bases and a run scored.

Wednesday night features the Sandy Koufax All Star game at Seaman's Neck Park, starting at 8pm. Chris Morgan and Zach Egan will represent the Indians.

The final regular season game is Thursday, 6pm at Island Trees High School against the LI Indians.

Playoffs begin Saturday - time and place to be determined.

Hope to see you all Wednesday at the All Star Game!

Coach Carroll

2007-07-13T08:37:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Zach Egan and Chris Morgan on their selection to the 2007 Connie Mack All Star Team. The game will be held at Seaman's Neck Park on August 1st. It would be great if the entire team went down to show their support.

Friday July 13 - Game cancelled.

No practice this week.

Next Game
Sun Jul 22 South Shore at LI Blaze Seaman's Neck 12:00 pm

Information for the Fall League is available on the website. Fees are due by August 1st. Any questions, please let me know.

Coach Ed and I are both on vacation this week. Enjoy and rest up. Lots of games the week of July 22nd.

Coach Carroll

2007-07-11T06:41:00.000-07:00

Tough lose last night, especially after jumping out to a 6 run lead in the top of the first inning. Good situational hitting.

Upcoming Games:
Thu Jul 12 South Shore at Valley Stream Colts Barrett Park 6:00 pm
BARRETT PARK (Valley Stream)
Southern State Parkway to Exit 13S (Central Ave)
South on Central Ave past Sunrise Hwy after which Central Ave becomes Mill Rd
Proceed to Jadwin St (about six lights)
Left on Jadwin St. to field
Field is located on the right

I may be late, as I have a work conflict, but Coach Ed should be there by 5pm.

Fri Jul 13 Glen Cove at South Shore Eisenhower Park B 8:30 pm
We only have 8 players for this game. I am working on 2 more.

Practice on 7/19 and 7/21. The filed is available, but both Ed and I are on vacation. If any of the dads want to run practice, the field is yours both days. Other wise we will not meet again until Sunday July 22.

Fall League - information is now available for the Fall League on the website and will also be distributed on Thursday. Fees are due by August 1st. If you have any questions regarding the fall, or the direction the team is heading, please give me a call and we can discuss.

2007-07-07T08:15:00.000-07:00

Despite the score, the Indians played well Friday night, getting excellent defense from James DiMartino in centerfield, Mike Tarone in right, Teddy Derham at 2nd Base, James Carroll at 1st Base and Mike Lapinski behind the plate. Chris Morgan pitched 5 strong innings and Zach Egan closed out the game with 2 scoreless innings. The lone run was scored by Chris Morgan on an RBI double by John DiSanto.

UPDATES
Sunday, June 8 game against the LI Indians has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.

Upcoming Games:
Monday 7/9/07
South Shore at Valley Stream Hawks Bay Park 6:00 pm.

Tuesday 7/10/07

South Shore at East Meadow 2 East Meadow Pony 6:00 pm

Thursday 7/12/07

South Shore at Valley Stream Colts Barrett Park 6:00 pm

Friday 7/13/07
Glen Cove at South Shore Eisenhower Park B 8:30 pm

We have 7 confirmed players attending each of the first three games, and only 6 on Friday (Carroll, DiMartino - out 7/13, Egan, Derham, Tarone, Lapinski & Morgan). I am working on adding 3-4 players. If your name is not listed above and you are playing, please confirm at coachcarroll@verizon.net.

Practice for Saturday July 14th has been cancelled, as we only have 5-6 who can attend.

See you on Monday.

Coach Carroll

Indians Invade Cooperstown

2007-07-02T17:51:00.000-07:00

The Indians arrived at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on a beautiful Wednesday morning on June 27th, ready to play against the Adirondack Rattlers.

First up, Coach Carroll announced that Emil Pape had been selected as Captain of the Indians and would also start on the mound.

After striking out the first batter on 3 pitches, Pape walked the next batter. He was promptly thrown out attempting a steal by Catcher James DiMartino, with 2nd baseman James Carroll applying the quick tag. The next batter also walked, but was picked off first by DiMartino, with 1st baseman John Salvagione applying the tag. That effectively shut down the Rattlers running game.

Zach Egan started off the bottom of the first with a sharp single and quickly stole 2nd and 3rd base. With two outs, Emil Pape blasted a double into left centerfield for the RBI. John DiSanto followed with an RBI single and later stole home to pace the Indians to a 3-0 lead. Pape gave up one run in the 2nd and pitched a scoreless 3rd to complete his pitching line - 3 innings, 1 run and 6 strikeouts.
The bottom of the 3rd opened up with a walk to Carroll and a one out single by Pape. Carroll and Pape pulled off a double steal and eventually scored on RBIs by Mike Lapinski and Chris Morgan.

Lapinski came on in the 4th and pitched two scoreless innings. Meanwhile, the Indians offense continued to produce, scoring 3 in the 4th on a double by Egan, a fielder's choice RBI by DiMartino, a single by Pape and a 2 RBI double by DiSanto. 2 more runs crossed the plate in the 5th on singles by Lapinski, Teddy Derham and Egan.
Chris Morgan came on in the 6th and John Salvagione relieved DiMartino behind the plate. After hitting the first batter and walking the 2nd, Coach Russo went out to review mechanics. Chris promptly induced a 4-6-3 double play and struck out the next batter on 3 pitches, allowing only 1 run.

The 6th inning saw 3 more runs scored by the Indians has Pape continued his hot hitting with a 1 out single. With 2 outs, Lapinski singled and Morgan crushed a triple into the right centerfield gap. Derham followed with an RBI single.

John DiSanto pitched the 7th inning and with a big lead, was told to "pitch to the scoreboard". Despite giving up singles to the first two hitters, DiSanto settled down with defensive help from Egan at short, Carroll at 3rd and Lapinski at 1st.

The boys scored 4 more runs in the 7th on a lead off walk by Egan and a two out single by DiMartino. Pape finished off a 5-5 day with another RBI single (he also scored 5 runs on the day). DiSanto, Lapinski and Derham all singled to close out the scoring and give the Indians a 17-6 lead.
Egan came on to finish off the game. After a walk and a triple, he also settled down, getting the first out on an unassisted grounder to 1st and striking out the final two batters for a final score of 17-8.
We could not have been any prouder of the boys, as they showed hustle, teamwork, unity and sportsmanship. We expect it to carry on over into the regular season.

Our thanks to Indians President Kevin Gorman for securing the spot, arranging for the rooms and providing an outstanding venue for the boys to play. Additional thanks to "photographers" Tom Lapinski and Emil Pape Sr and all of the family and friends who came up to Cooperstown to cheer the boys on to victory.

Finally, a thanks to the Kyles - Kyle Carroll and Kyle Cashman, for working the scoreboard. Hopefully, they represent the future of the Indians.

Coach Carroll

Summer 2007

2007-06-11T15:52:00.001-07:00

June 10th

Despite a 10-1 loss to the LI Owls up at the St. Dominic's Complex, the Indians played very well and got strong pitching from Emil Pape. The boys had runners on base every inning, but just couldn't push more than one run across the plate.

Mike Levko went 2-3 and Emil Pape was 2-3 with a double and a run scored. Elijah Rustin knocked in the games only run with a fielder's choice.

In game 2, the Indians looked more like themselves as they became more aggressive in the field and at the plate. The boys scored 3 runs in the 2nd on singles by Elijah Rustin, John DiSanto, Teddy Derham and Mike Lapinski. Once again, the Indians had runners on base in every inning but the Owl pitching proved too much to plate any more runs.

Zach Egan provided solid defense at 2nd base and Elijah Rustin played well in left field.

The Coach Carroll Player of the Game was Emil Pape, who pitched well in the first game and contributed 3 hits, including two doubles and a run scored.

Stay tuned for announcements regarding our next practice.

Next game:
Oceanside vs South Shore Indians on Friday 6/15; 6pm @ Tully Park. Please be at the game by 5:00pm.

Coach Carroll

Opening Day - Summer 2007

2007-06-11T15:41:00.000-07:00

June 3rd:

Despite an opening triple by Elijah Rustin and a run scoring single by Eric Stone, things did not bode well for the Indians as they opened up the summer campaign against the LI Sound. The boys never seemed to get in sync, on the field, at bat or on the mound as they took the loss 14-2. We anticipate things will improve once we get back on the practice field.

Coach Carroll Player of the Game was Elijah Rustin, who in addition to the triple to lead off the game, played well in the outfield.

Coach Carroll

Summer Season Opening Day

2007-06-04T04:00:00.000-07:00

Despite the threat of rain, opening night started on time at Tully Field. Unfortunately, our always reliable pitching had a tough go, as we absorbed the loss to the LI Sound, 14-2.

Elijah Rustin opened the game with a scorching line drive into the left centerfield gap for a triple and scored on a single by Eric Stone. The 2nd run scored on heads up and aggressive base running by Emil Pape.

Defensively, Eric Stone made three excellent catches in centerfield, showing off his extraordinary range and threw out a runner at the plate. Shortstop Chris Morgan also cut down a runner at the plate, with catcher James DiMartino blocking the plate and applying the tag.

Game two was rained out.

The Coach Carroll Player of the Game goes to Eric Stone for his RBI single and excellent defensive play in both Centerfield and at Shortstop.

Next Game:
Sunday, 6/10: Indians vs. LI Owls; 1pm (2) @ St. Dominic's Field. Running and stretching will begin at 12:00pm. Please do not be late.

IMPORTANT MANDATORY MEETING
Tuesday, June 5th, 7:30 at the Knights of Columbus in Wantagh (1869 Wantagh Ave) for all players planning to attend the Cooperstown Game on June 26th. We will also discuss the potential 4th of July Tournament in Connecticut, as well as other potential opportunities to significantly increase the number of games available to you.

See you Tuesday night

Coach Carroll

Sunday June 3rd - Game Time Change

2007-06-03T05:29:00.000-07:00

Please note the game scheduled for this evening at Tully has been moved to 6:00pm. This 1/2 will give us a batter chance of getting both games in.

Please be at the field by 5:15.

Coach Carroll