Announcements

Preview our silent auction items!

Mar 8, 2020

Click here to check out the outstanding silent auction items that will be on offer at our March 12 spring fundraiser! Click here to get all the details and RSVP today.

In-Season Training Options

Mar 4, 2020

The Boosters are helping families to set up several in-season training options–details below. Reach out to Jon Messeri (Messeri.j@gmail.com) or Dave Maitlin (dmaitlin@gmail.com) for assistance.

Fitness Training: 

Both D&I and GameChanger are offering appropriate in-season training programs.  These will include workouts with dedicated trainers for our players, at times that won’t  conflict with baseball activities.  Both training centers have begun to reach out to parents to determine interest and share options for interested players.  In addition,  Coach Muirhead is planning on conducting  some preseason and in-season fitness training.  These sessions are intended to be augment, not replace, individual fitness activities of the players.  For example, a player may have one session a week at an outside gym and one with the team.  At the team meeting on March 11th of players/parents/coaches, Coach Muirhead will provide more detail on his plans.  GameChanger is planning on having a once a week workout on Sundays mid-day and D&I can offer small group workouts.  If you are not connected with either GameChanger or D&I we are happy to share their contact info.

Preseason Pitching Training:
A weekend ago about 14 players(pitchers) participated in a 2 hour pitching clinic led by Nate Roe,  pitching Instructor and former pitcher for the Somerset Patriots.   Nate comes highly recommended from one of our Cougar parents and also is known to many folks who frequent DBat.  Nate is a huge supporter of high school baseball and he contributed his time free of charge for the clinic.  Invitations were made directly to pitchers of all grades from Coach Muirhead.
 
The 2 hour clinic was a holistic view of pitching included warm-ups, drills and instruction.  Positive feedback was received with requests from players and parents to see if we can engage Nate to provide additional training.  After discussing options around how best to structure the training, we have come up with the following taking into consideration- commencing after the rosters are set, timing of team practices, Nate’s availability and the goal to help prepare interested members of the pitching staff for the upcoming season in a focused group setting.
 
–  The training will include pitching instruction, best practices for arm care before and after pitching, situation drills and game strategy.   Since this is a group training the instructional component will have some 1 on 1 but not at the same level of individual lessons.
–  Timing (4) consecutive weekly sessions – 3 Saturdays and one Sunday beginning March 14th thru April 4th  8-10 AM at CHS.
–  Size – To make the training effective we are capping the size to 15 roster pitchers.  If there is interest above 15 then we will figure something out to handle the larger number of players.
–  Cost is $100, which averages out to $25 per 2 hour session.  Payment is due after roster selections are made..
 
Please note the training is in addition to the regularly scheduled team practices on Saturdays,  Coach Muirhead will take into consideration players who participate in the training when structuring the Saturday practices.
 
This is an optional activity and not meant to replace individual pitching training that players may already be engaged with.  Like all Boosters programs, please reach out to a board member relating to any financial concerns affecting participation.
 
 In order secure Nate’s time and the gym we do need to know if your son is interested in participating by Thursday March 5th.   

Important Upcoming Dates

Mar 4, 2020

Make sure your player is aware of these upcoming dates:

TRYOUTS! MARCH 6-9.
Coach Muirhead will provide more detailed information directly to the players.  Good luck to all players trying out!

  • Friday March 6th at CHS
  • Saturday March 7th at CHS
  • Sunday March 8th at Millburn Sports Academy – Coach will breakout the players into 2 groupings 
    • Group 1 Arrive at Millburn 8:30 to 10:00   
    • Group 2 Arrive at  Millburn 9:30 to 11:00
  • Monday March 9th at CHS (if needed)
PARENTS! VOLUNTEER FOR UNDERHILL FIELD DAYS: MARCH 7-8 (weather dependent), 11 AM – 2 PM.
PLAYER/PARENT/COACH 2020 TEAM MEETINGS
Mandatory 
Parents/Players/Coaches meeting for all who make the 2020 Baseball Team – Specifics coming soon.
Meeting will be divided into two groups:
  • Freshman Parents/Players/Coaches  7:00-7-45
  • Upper Classmen Parents/Players/Coaches 7:45-8:30
SPRING FUNDRAISER/SILENT AUCTION MARCH 12, @ ORANGE LAWN, 7:00 PM
This is a special catered event with great food/drink and auction items. Please respond in advance via the evite

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Mar 2, 2020

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Field Improvements

Feb 22, 2020

Our activities continue even in winter.  If you visit Underhill this week, you will see new backstops are being installed. As we get closer to March, new pitching mounds are planned for JV and Varsity, along with some new fencing and landscaping around the spectator areas.  Please stay off the Varsity Field as will need all the time we can give it for the grass to grow prior to the start of the season.  Hats off to Pete Romain and the facilities team as they continue the enhancements to the Underhill fields.

Field Days

Feb 22, 2020

What goes down must go up.  We will be having 2-3 field days to prep for the season.  On Saturday March 7th and Sunday March 8th, from 11 AM – 2 PM, we will raise the nets for the batting cages, so they are ready for team practices.  Field volunteers, please set aside those days! Save some time on Saturday March 21st to raise the sponsor banners. Ready to volunteer? E-mail Jon Messeri at messeri.j@gmail.com to sign up.

Seeking Auction Items

Feb 18, 2020

We are looking for auction items, for our March 12 fundraiser, in the following categories:

  • Sporting event tickets (Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Devils, Rangers, Mets, Yankees)
  • Swag from sporting teams (Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Devils, Rangers, Mets, Yankees)
  • Gift certificates to local and NYC restaurants
  • Tickets (concerts, Broadway shows, local events)
  • Stays in Vacation Homes
  • Jewelry and art
  • Music lessons, sporting, fitness and art lessons for kids
  • Photo shoot for family
  • Gift Certificates & Gift Baskets (college prep, tutoring, private lessons, local florists, caterer, local businesses)

Please email Lauren at lbrutkin@gmail.com if you have something you would like to donate.

Complete your medical forms now!

Feb 17, 2020

Make sure all Physical/Medical Forms are submitted to Vanessa. These need to completed and signed off completely for players to be cleared prior to tryouts!

Check Google Classroom for the latest list of cleared athletes.

Come to the Spring Event & Fundraiser

Feb 17, 2020

We are looking forward to this event. Please RSVP! We have some great auction items… Giants Tickets, Jackals Tickets, Top of the Line Bat, Bat Boy/Girl for CHS Varsity Home Game, Great Gift Cards, Knicks Tickets, College Prep Sessions… We would love more items, so please reach out to Lauren at lbrutkin@gmail.com if you have suggestions!