I’ve had a number of people ask me who will be at my showcase camps, so here’s the information for June 25 at Eastfield College:
Derek Matlock – Texas State, Mike Martin – Eastfield Bobby Garza – Northwood University, and Brandon Rains – UTD.
This high schoolers' camp is limited to 44 participants. It starts at 10:00 with a pro-style tryout, has 2 instructional segments, a little mental skills training, and a controlled scrimmage, and will end by 5:00. You can register or get more information at CoachTraub.com. Every camper will get written objective and subjective feedback.
Coach -- please move your post to the Camps/Showcases/Tryouts topic. It's fine there -- that's why the topic was started and pinned at the top of the Forum. Thanks!
Newscout -- seems like this opportunity could benefit many area players. We'll keep an eye on the free advertising thing. Thanks!
Posts: 4910 | Location: Plano, Texas, USA | Registered: December 28, 2002
I see nothing wrong with Coach T's post. I find it no different than Metro scout league posting information, Dallas Cubs posting tryouts information, or anyone else trying to give out information. Like we have never seen a bat company advertise their website or other sports company hoc-ing thier goods. Have you become the censorship monitor and you don't like it so remove it. I say if you don't like it, don't read it.
Posts: 49 | Location: in front of the computer | Registered: May 11, 2006
Free advertising for websites and businesses is discouraged for obvious reasons -- see the topic on the cost of running this site. But I agree that this is like many of the other topics involving opportunities for area kids --- whether it be tryouts (free or otherwise), showcases, etc. There is however a topic dedicated to the subject -- pinned to the top of the list. It would be best if everyone used that area.
Promoting websites, goods and services, etc. for free will continue to be monitored as best we can. Sometimes it's a fine line. And remember, the moderator's paychecks ain't that grand. The ads you see on the site are not free.
Posts: 4910 | Location: Plano, Texas, USA | Registered: December 28, 2002
I was a bit annoyed and wrote most of this, then my wife decided to go ahead and give birth yesterday to Ariel and Carissa (both fine so far, in NICU - 9.5 wks early - prayers appreciated).
This site is supposed to promote hs baseball, and my business is supposed to promote hs baseball. Why wouldn’t I use this site to share information (advertise) about opportunities I’m working hard to provide? You tell me, Newscout, is there another one-day camp out there that will give each high school baseball player a pro-style tryout, a max 9-1 camper-coach ratio, mental skills training, hitting instruction, primary position instruction, a scrimmage with a guarantee of 2ABs for each hitter and 5 BF for each pitcher, and written objective and subjective feedback? And do it in front of a DI, NAIA, DIII, and JuCo coach, each from successful programs where I would be comfortable sending my son… for the low price I'm charging???
My job is to add value to people’s sport experience. Sometimes I get paid for that. Is that a bad thing? Obviously, I don’t think so. If you do, then don’t go to my camps. If you don’t like my posts, please don’t read them! I’m so confident that there are parents out there that want this information, will attend camp, and be glad that they did that I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on this camp and every event I ever do.
CT, Don't let NewScout get ya down. You've got 2 little ones that need your focus and positive thoughts right now. Some people just have to be negative. Looking forward to pics of the little ones!
Prayers sent for a speedy homecoming by everyone!
======================================================== "It's better to play with a group than with yourself!" ========================================================
As a father of NICU twins, my girls were born at 25 weeks weighing 1 lb. 15 oz. and 1 lb. 11 oz., these are stressful times for Coach Traub. Everyone needs to be in prayer for his children, his wife and for him.
"It's not about baseball boys, it's about honoring God." Steve Adair
Posts: 263 | Location: North Texas | Registered: January 06, 2004
It will take a while to get to know your job as the daddy of two girls, but it will be so easy to love your job! Many prayers and and postive thoughts. Fifteen years later, our NICU baby is 6'1-180#. The NICU staff will take good care of your family.
Posts: 93 | Location: North Texas | Registered: January 19, 2008
Coach, Prayers go out you and Mrs. Traub for both Ariel and Carissa. Hopefully you will bringing them to the ball park very soon.
I just wanted to add, my older son played for coach in college and my younger son attended his camp last year, both experiences were very positive. There are very few people I have met in baseball that put more time or effort into what they do to support player development in the Metroplex.
Last Fall my son's HS baseball team held an on-campus mental skills classroom session with Coach T (parents and family members were encouraged to attend.) We all found it helpful, insightful, and entertaining.
He seems to be a genuine baseball guy trying to promote player skills development. What is so wrong with him posting here in an efort to make a buck doing what he loves with honesty and integrity?
I understand there are rules, but hey, we've all been beaten down with P1's constant recruiting barrage (no offense P1) for his son's "paid" club team. Coach T has been a positive contributor and yes self-promoter, but goodness it's not like he's selling Cr*ck.
Oh and by the way, Newscout, if you are so concerned about he efficacy of the site, hope to see your donation come across soon!
Posts: 116 | Location: Colleyville | Registered: December 03, 2006
The ads you see on the site are not free.
