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Post by smithy on Oct 4, 2009 19:48:28 GMT 10
Congratulations to Brisbane Metro on winning the title, the results over the three days are as follows: Day 1: Brisbane Metro 8 v Brisbane North 3 Brisbane Metro 21 v Brisbane West 1 Brisbane South 11 v Brisbane West 1 Brisbane South 3 v Gold Coast 0 Gold Coast 6 v North Queensland 5 Far North Coast 15 v North Queensland 2 Far North Coast 10 v Brisbane North 0
Day 2: Brisbane North 8 v Brisbane West 8 North Queensland 15 v Brisbane South 2 Brisbane Metro 11 v Brisbane South 5 Gold Coast 13 v Brisbane West 10 Far North Coast 15 v Gold Coast 1 North Queensland 7 v Brisbane North 6 Brisbane Metro 24 v Far North Coast 2
Day 3: Brisbane Metro 21 v North Queensland 1 Far North Coast 3 v Brisbane South 2 Brisbane West 3 v Far North Coast 2 Gold Coast 9 v Brisbane Metro 8 Brisbane North 9 v Brisbane South 6 North Queensland 19 v Brisbane West 4 Brisbane North v Gold Coast still in progress when we left.
It was a very good tournament, with many first year 14's better for the experience. Also, congratulations to Beenleigh Baseball Club for putting on another tournament which was terrific for the players and spectators alike. Thanks Beenleigh.
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Post by JRA Qld2 on Oct 4, 2009 19:55:37 GMT 10
Brisbane North won the last match 6-5
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Post by 44 on Oct 4, 2009 21:14:39 GMT 10
Great report smithy, thanks for the update.
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Post by homerun on Oct 21, 2009 22:17:03 GMT 10
Is there a conflict of interest with a parent coach at metro level?
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Post by pope on Oct 22, 2009 6:57:36 GMT 10
Is there a conflict of interest with a parent coach at metro level? While not commeting on this specific issue, there is normally a "conflict of interest with parent coaches", because most of the coaches are parents AND as coaches they are able to provide extra training to their children 7 days a week rather than the one or two for the resty of the team.
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Post by oldmate on Oct 22, 2009 19:40:55 GMT 10
why do you ask that homerun? what have you heard
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Post by homerun on Oct 22, 2009 22:12:01 GMT 10
Oldmate, just an observation. a topic for discussion.
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Post by williemays_hays on Oct 22, 2009 22:29:57 GMT 10
Really? I would suggest 2/3 of all coaches of Regional teams would have a child in that team. Should they all be banned? What about club teams? Coaches children would definately receive preferential treatment at club level, so ban them as well. Perhaps then homerun could step up to the plate and take their place, instead of just giving lip service. It's tough enough to entice quality coaches to take on these rep teams, without having clowns take shots about outlandish conspiracy theories.........
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Post by homerun on Oct 23, 2009 15:04:25 GMT 10
Bit of an emotional topic, isn't it? That's my point. I see you get it
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Post by homerun on Oct 25, 2009 23:13:31 GMT 10
Consider this... at least at metro level having a coach who has played in a team himself.
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Post by oldmate on Oct 26, 2009 19:13:17 GMT 10
Why would that matter? Not all good players make good coaches.
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Post by 44 on Oct 26, 2009 19:37:10 GMT 10
Why would that matter? Not all good players make good coaches. Personally I would prefer a Coach for my child who has at least played the game at some level. It has been proven in the USA that EX - MLB players do not make great junior coaches but a certain knowledge level should apply for Aussie baseball coaches and umpires. U14's and above, the Coach should have at least played Baseball as a Senior.
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Post by homerun on Oct 27, 2009 13:11:45 GMT 10
Why is there such to resistance to ideas and suggestions, hitdog? Isn't this a forum about ideas to help improve baseball, especially as the kids advance? Oldmate, it matters that you have more understanding of the game from another perspective. It could make a better coach.
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Post by wilderness on Nov 25, 2009 11:53:00 GMT 10
Has anyone heard anything about the timetable for the U-14's nationals?
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Post by JRA Qld2 on Nov 25, 2009 12:59:50 GMT 10
It's on the website
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