Thursday, July 31, 2008

AZ CLASH to hold tryouts

The Arizona CLASH College Prep and Pro-Scout Baseball Organization is hosting baseball tryouts on August 10 & 17 at Phoenix Country Day High School ages 9-18. Times are as follows: On August 10th, 9-12U - 9:00am, 13-15U – 10:00am, & 16-18U - 11:00am. On August 17th, 9-14U – 9:00am, and 15-18U at noon.

In addition to its highly successful High School and College Prep programs, the CLASH offers a 9-14 year-old program competing locally with Triple Crown, USSSA, Super Series, and the Arizona Junior Premier League, as well as nationally with USA Baseball, Junior Olympics and American Premier Scout Teams. The CLASH coaching staff, consisting of ex-Pro players and scouts, College coaches and players, and local High School coaches is second to none, and dedicated to preparing your son for success at the next level, either in High School, College, or beyond.

Tryouts are by registration only. To register for a tryout, go to clashbaseball.com and click on the “tryout process” tab. For more information on tryouts or Arizona CLASH Baseball, contact Shane Hesse at shanehesse@hotmail.com.

CLASH and Under Armour Invitational


Wednesday, July 30, 2008

AZ CLASH Good News

The CLASH’S Josh Moody was drafted in the 29th round by the Atlanta Braves.

Casey Simmerman, Seton Catholic, was named First Team East Valley Tribune All-State (1A-4A) & 4A East Sky All Region - Honorable Mention

Matt Anderson, Andrew Ray, and Daniel Tate were named to the 4A All State teams. Jamie Garrido made 5A All State Honorable Mention.

Nate Kuhn was awarded the
VERITAS Junior High baseball Coaches Award

Dallas Nordbye, only in 8th grade this coming school year, was one of 16 selected for the Desert Ridge High School team. Dallas was a starter the entire season, playing multiple positions each game. Dallas ended the season pitching the final game and closed the last inning with 3 strikeouts!

In keeping with CLASH’s community awareness values, Dallas volunteered to coach 2 youth summer baseball camps at Desert Ridge HS. We couldn't be more proud of our CLASH 13u team member!

AZ CLASH Player Spotlight - Kenny Hatcher

Kenny Hatcher, from Gilbert, has been in the CLASH Organization for 4 years and is a leader on the Senior Summer APST Team.

Kenny has made the CLASH family proud, as he was recently chosen for the American Premier West All-Star Team. Along with Mike DiBiasi, a CLASH teammate and former
Gilbert High School teammate, Hatcher competed with the Premier All-Star team at the American Premier World Series in Cincinnati Ohio from 7/16-7/20/2008.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

AZ CLASH on Christian website

Community Briefs (6/18)
Ahwatukee Foothills News - Found Jun. 16, 2008
... training AZ CLASH College Prep and ... through Rio Verde on to New River ... Advanced registration is required and ... Study groups now ...



Here is the link: http://209.85.141.104/search?q=cache:GuK4G8Ewrc0J:showcollege2363.athletesadvance.com/+%22az+clash%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=58&gl=us

AZ CLASH

Here is a new link:

http://www.arizonawebsites.net/Scripts/InfoCenter_More_Info.asp?ID=28609

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

AZ CLASH 14U on AZ Central

AZ CLASH 14U on AZ central website

http://www.azcentral.com/members/ViewPost/228471

14U Wins Ted Heid's Summer Nationals


14U CLASH Scout Team takes Ted Heid's Summer Nationals

The CLASH American Premier Scout Team completed a week of grueling, highly competitive baseball by defeating the All Star BB by the run rule, 10 – 2 in the championship game of Ted Heid's Summer Nationals in Peoria.

The week began a bit tentatively in pool play where our team went 3 -2, as it took a few games for the talented APST to get their confidence and their bats going against older, strong opponents. In the elimination bracket confidence began to mount; sparked by huge blasts by Parker Gallegos, the tournament MVP, the team caught fire in the semifinal event. Down 7 -0 in the 4th inning hits by Gallegos and Steven Wittkamp spurred on the rest of the squad to come roaring back with 2 runs in the 5th and 7 more in the 6th inning, to shock a formidable Utah Baseball Academy squad 9 - 7.

Tanner Metro shut down the big bats of the baseball Academy in the final innings for the save. Coach Keegan Bassett said that it was "probably my most satisfying win as a coach".

The hot bats continued in the Finals with the support of a complete game outing by Steven Wittkamp. "Our confidence just continued to build as the tournament progressed" remarked Coach Bassett. "It seemed that once we realized what we were capable of, there was no stopping us"

The entire tournament was played in typical CLASH fashion. Sportsmanship, passion and focus were displayed throughout the entire week. Whether the team was up or down, everyone displayed the professionalism that the CLASH Organization prides itself on. Always keeping their emotions in check the team showed why they are considered an elite 14U Scout Team. The team, coaching staff and parents who supported the boys throughout deserve a big thank you for providing everyone with a fun, rewarding week.

AZ CLASH in Peoria Times

AZ CLASH in Glendale Star

AZ CLASh in Fountain Hills Times

CLASH in North Scottsale Independent

Thursday, July 10, 2008