Arizona Itinerary

PUEBLO WEST BASEBALL ITINERARY, 3/22-26/2009

FLIGHT INFORMATION:
US AIRWAYS

LEAVING:
Flight #2915, leaving Sunday, 3/22/09, at 6:20 p.m. arriving in Phoenix at 7:11 p.m. (BE AT COS AIRPORT NO LATER THAN 4:30 ON SUNDAY)

RETURNING:
Flight #2920, leaving Thursday, 3/26/09, at 8:45 a.m. arriving in Colorado Springs at 11:45 a.m. (BE AT PHX AIRPORT NO LATER THAN 6:45 ON THURSDAY)


HOTEL INFORMATION:
La Quinta Inn Phoenix North
2510 W.Greenway Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Phone: (602)993-0800
Fax: (602)789-9172
DIRECTIONS TO HOTEL FROM AIRPORT:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
I-10 west to I-17 north to exit #211(Greenway Rd) . Right go 1 block, turn left
FIELD INFORMATION:
WILLOW CANYON HIGH SCHOOL –
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
DIRECTIONS TO FIELD FROM HOTEL:

1: Start out going WEST on W GREENWAY RD toward N 25TH AVE. 0.2 mi
2: Turn RIGHT onto N BLACK CANYON FWY/N BLACK CANYON HWY. Continue to follow N BLACK CANYON HWY. 1.0 mi
3: Turn LEFT onto W BELL RD. 19.0 mi
4: Turn LEFT onto N CITRUS RD. 0.2 mi
5: End at 17901 W Lundberg St Surprise, AZ 85388-0281

Anything is possibel!!! Dream. Dream Big

Dustin Pedroia 5'7 165 pds...Did you ever think in this day and age, we would have an MVP in the Bigs this big...? He is mentally tough.. How many times do you think he Heard" too small to play college ball" Too small for pro ball" "Too small for the Big Leagues" He has shoved it, right in all those critics face.... You better believe this guys ATTITUDE is in the right direction....

""I've swung like this, since I was like 10," Pedroia said. "I didn't really develop it; that's just what it was. I've hit like this my whole life. There's nothing real complicated about it. I just try to see the ball and hit it. If I get a hit, I get a hit. If I get out, I get out. There's no secret about it." Dusitn Pedroia

Fellas everyone has an unique swing...especially this guy...Do what you do and we will make minor tweaks to help you be more successful..

Fellas get the message," in the bottle. "

"YOUR ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING" sanch

Are You An ATHLETE?

An ATHLETE is someone who will always commit
and when faced with adversity will never quit

An ATHLETE is someone who will always have desire
and during the game will play with fire

An ATHLETE is someone who will always compete
and will always learn from defeat

AN ATHLETE is someone who will work in the off-season
and will be responsible and honest for no reason

An ATHLETE is someone who will have great pride
and will always be by their teammates side

An ATHLETE is someone who will never point the blame
and will lose with no shame

An ATHLETE is someone who is mentally tough
and will stay focused when times are rough

An ATHLETE is someone who strives for the best
and will always rise above the rest

sanch

Remember! no matter how physically prepared you are for an event or sport if your ATTITUDE is not directed in the right direction you will not be as successful as you could be.

Your ATTITUDE toward every situation in life will equal the result...

Nino Garritano the head baseball coach @ San Fransico University sent me these hiiting drills that he uses with his team daily..Coach G was my coach @ Trinidad State back in the Day.... He is one the best coaches in D-1 Baseball...As you watch these drills..Notice the hitters rhythm, notice the easy swinging flow of all the swings. Notice the follow through and finish..I don't want to you to change your swing, find something that can help you and your swing, as a result will help our team win games... Sanch

WHO WANTS TO BE A LEADER ?

SEVEN PERSONAL QUALITIES FOUND IN A GOOD LEADER


1. A good leader has an exemplary character. It is of utmost importance that a leader is trustworthy to lead others. A leader needs to be trusted and be known to live their life with honestly and integrity. A good leader “walks the talk” and in doing so earns the right to have responsibility for others. True authority is born from respect for the good character and trustworthiness of the person who leads.

2. A good leader is enthusiastic about their work or cause and also about their role as leader. People will respond more openly to a person of passion and dedication. Leaders need to be able to be a source of inspiration, and be a motivator towards the required action or cause. Although the responsibilities and roles of a leader may be different, the leader needs to be seen to be part of the team working towards the goal. This kind of leader will not be afraid to roll up their sleeves and get dirty.

3. A good leader is confident. In order to lead and set direction a leader needs to appear confident as a person and in the leadership role. Such a person inspires confidence in others and draws out the trust and best efforts of the team to complete the task well. A leader who conveys confidence towards the proposed objective inspires the best effort from team members.

4. A leader also needs to function in an orderly and purposeful manner in situations of uncertainty. People look to the leader during times of uncertainty and unfamiliarity and find reassurance and security when the leader portrays confidence and a positive demeanor.

5. Good leaders are tolerant of ambiguity and remain calm, composed and steadfast to the main purpose. Storms, emotions, and crises come and go and a good leader takes these as part of the journey and keeps a cool head.

6. A good leader, as well as keeping the main goal in focus, is able to think analytically. Not only does a good leader view a situation as a whole, but is able to break it down into sub parts for closer inspection. While keeping the goal in view, a good leader can break it down into manageable steps and make progress towards it.

7. A good leader is committed to excellence. Second best does not lead to success. The good leader not only maintains high standards, but also is proactive in raising the bar in order to achieve excellence in all areas.

These seven personal characteristics are foundational to good leadership. Some characteristics may be more naturally present in the personality of a leader. However, each of these characteristics can also be developed and strengthened. A good leader whether they naturally possess these qualities or not, will be diligent to consistently develop and strengthen them in their leadership role


"To me a good leader is someone who works hard everyday, who is honest with himself and his teammates, shows up on time, encourges his teamates, does not ever seperate himself from the team, leads what he expects others to do...Never makes excuses"

Sanch
If you want to be a leader for basebll this year come see me..

Pitching work outs

“The team that plays catch the best wins”

Pitching work outs
After you pitched a game or bull pen
- Run ten poles or a mile and a half
- Ice twenty minutes on twenty off twice

Next day- 15 poles or two miles
- 200 sit-ups set of 50
- 4 sets of 25 pick ups
- 4 sets of 10 lunges
Second Day-Play catch- with good mechanics LONG TOSS
- 20 sprints at least 100 ft
- Arm work out with cross over symmetry
- T-drills
- Towel drill, or figure eight with bat
Third day- bull pen
- 20 feet must throw 25- 30 pitches, must throw 25 strikes, FB, CH-UPS
- 40 feet 25- 30 pitches, must throw 25 strikes, FB,CH-UPS, CURVE

- 60’6” 20 -30 pitches
- All pens, half from full and half from stretch
- Always working on Mechanics
- 15 poles or a mile run
-2 sets of 25 pickups
- 2 sets of lunges
Fourth day- long toss- short to long bull pen depending
- Sprint day
When the season starts the work out Plan will be adjusted!! Always Ice

“The team that plays catch the best wins “

Bat Speed Drills that can be done daily!!