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                                   Fall Tryout for the Bats

Didn't get a chance to play with the Bats this summer?  Tryouts for the fall tour will be:   September 19 (Sunday) at Bats Field.  Time:  2:00 P.m. We will be heading to Maryland for the University of Maryland Invitational.  Over 100 coaches there last year for the year end recruiting opportunity.  Don't miss it.  Contact us for more details. 

The Bluegrass Bats will hold tryouts on Sunday 9/19 at 3 pm at the Bats field in Lyndon.  We are looking for players for the Fall Lax Invitational November 6 & 7 in Maryland, as well as the Dicks National Tournament in Tampa in January.  Last year at the Fall Lax Invitational there were over 90 college coaches, its an excellent opportunity to be seen at the beginning of the November evaluation period.

Fall practices will run on Sundays from 3-4:30 pm.  We are always looking for top talent so if you know players that might be interested, please make them aware of the 9/19 tryout. 


Contact us at:

Coach Pete           Pete@schroeder.net
Wayne Herner        w.herner@insightbb.com
Phil Fackler            pafackler@yahoo.com


Hey you, We are the Bats..... Play with the best against the Best....if you dare  Fall Tryouts Sunday September 19th.  Want to Lax?

Read what Inside Lacrosse has on the Bats....

Inside Lacrosse          Jamie Munro's Recruiting File  

Louisville Team Camp          Jamie Munro
 
August 2nd, 2010 Email Print Facebook Twitter
In the first inaugural Louisville Team Camp there was the combination of Athletic Testing by Velocity Sports, on field coaching, out door games and box lacrosse games in the River City Sports Arena. U17's trained and competed on July 21 and the U15 and U13 teams followed on the 22nd. There were some talented and athletic kids.

 Bluegrass Bats
 Pete Schroeder, head coach at Trinity Catholic has done a great job assembling and developing talent in Louisville.

Addison Sears "Player", 2011, Manual HS/Bluegrass Bats, this 6'3'' 230 beast of a goalie has very quick hands and can really clear the ball. He is a DI prospect for sure. He needs to be tested at the next level but he has the big body and quick hands that coaches love. :

Austin Fackler, "Wathlist" Trinity/Bluegrass Bats. 2011, Defense, Righty. Physical takeaway defenseman, as well as a good stickhandler. Salisbury commit.

Hayden Holbrook, "Watchlist" St Xavier/Bluegrass Bats, 2011, Middie, Lefty. Can get his own shot with good speed & is improving as a finisher.

Matt Herner, "Watchlist" Trinity/Bluegrass Bats, 2011, Middie, Righty. Uses a good change of direction to both finish & set up his teammates. Could be an attackman at the next level.

Ryan Sabuda, "Watch list" Cathedral,IN/Bluegrass Bats, 2011, Middie, Righty. Effective alley-dodger & has an outside shot with range.

Brad Lott, "Player" Trinity/Bluegrass Bats. 2012 Middie/FO, Righty. This kid is on his way to being a top level face off man with good enough athleticism to run a break.

Cole Killion, "Watchlist" Trinity/Bluegrass Bats. 2012 LSM, Righty. Starts transition with good speed, physical presence and good stick skills.

Kevin Sims, "Watchlist" 2013, Trinity/Bluegrass/Bats. Middie; very good speed

The Bats caught people's attention at the Cherry Bomb, as the Bats were the talk of the town. Coaches from Albion and Adrian were caught watching the games closely. Taking some of Michigan's best to the wire in many games, the Bats found themselves unable to sustain the edge during the final day of tournament.  More news follows in the news section.

Bats win Lax-N-ati to defend title.  An exciting series of games found the Bats defending their title at the 2010 Lax-N-ati tiki tournament.  This qualifies them for the Dick's National Championship in Tampa January 2011.

We had a great turnout for the Bat II team, many great players showed up to showcase their skills.  Bat II team listed on the BAT II page.  Thanks to all the coaches for their assistance in this endeavor. 

Bats Defend crown at Lax-N-ati and earn bid to Dick's National Championship in Tampa.  See News Section for details.

Check out he news section for latest info regarding our Rutgers trip. 

      

Be sure and check out the news section for latest info.

It was Bat-Hot, and not just the weather.  This was the best talent we have seen in quite a while, all competing on the same field to make the Summer Bat Team.  It was an exciting and exhausting 3 hours of tryouts and difficult decision making. Many schools represented including:  KCD, Collegiate, Trinity, Manual, St. X, Greenwood, Covington Catholic, Lexington Catholic, Sayre, Lafayette, and Cathedral.  Our 4 Bat teams are set for the Rutgers MVP, Lax-n-Ati, Gait Cup, and Cherry Bomb.  Due to the Bats recognition of family time, down time (so as not to burn out our young Batlings), vacations, financial constraints, camps, and so forth we have formulated Bat teams that hopefully meet accomodate the family.  If you dare, go to the Our Team section to see who are Bat teams are and where they are traveling..... Fear the BAT

If you are planning on playing in college, be sure and sign up with the NCAA clearinghouse. https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/

The Bat Call is ONThe BAT Signal worked....It brought players that want to take their game to the next level.  We have an exciting and challenging schedule for the 2010 summer.  We are heading into our second summer season and we guarantee some tremendous lacrosse experience.  Tryouts were May 23rd (Sunday) at the Bat Field.   Coach Schroeder and his assistant coaches held a 3 hour tryout to fill our roster of 25.  Alternates will also be selected and will play.  Of course the Bat Philosophy is to help keep high school players continue developing with the aim to play in college.  We will be attending the Rutgers MVP, Gait Cup, Lax-N-ati, and Cherry Bomb this summer.  Typically, not every Bat can make all the tournaments, so we need sharp ready to play alternates to be on hand.   Since our goal is to provide playing opportunities, Bats are not discouraged to attend camps or play with other travel teams if they feel it will boost their recruitment opportunities.   Go Bats!

The BlueGrass Bats are primed for the 2010 season. Coach Pete Schroeder has taken the helm this season and will provide the best opportunities to enhance your Lacrosse Experience and recruiting possibilities.  Pete Schroeder is in his 10th year of coaching boys high school lacrosse in Louisville, KY. He is the head coach at Trinity High School and the executive director of Rocksteady Lacrosse. Rock Steady Lacrosse is a new lacrosse instruction service for boys lacrosse players ages 12-18 in the Louisville area. Instruction is led by coach Pete Schroeder.

Call/txt: 502.608.7164
Email: pete@schroeder.net
rocksteadylacrosse.blogspot.com                                                                                                                      Coach Schroeder played collegiately in D2 at Kutztown University of PA & also for his father at Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington, NJ.   Our schedule is geared to be demanding, exciting, and proven to put us in front of some of the best college coaches in the U.S.


" I really appreciate all of the work Coach Purdie has put into the Bats.  To start the team from scratch & take them to the Dick's Tournament of Champions in 18 months is an extraordinary effort.  I'm grateful that he gave me a chance to be an assistant during these exciting times for the Bats.

I'm really looking forward to the opportunity to build on the success of the Bats, and to continue working with all of our great players & parents as the Bats seek out new challenges this summer."

Fear the Bat in 2010!

Thanks,
Coach Pete

Congratulations to the Fall Bats that competed in the Dicks National Elite High School Championship in Tampa.  We finished ranked 20th, not bad for playing without our full roster.  More details in the news section.    Go Bats.



Against MD. Fireballs








If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a
    hundred battles.  If you know yourself but not the enemy,
    for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.
    If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will
    succumb in every battle.    "The Art of War"










 
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