Coach Mo

Fury Baseball Academy is proud to host an "All Skills" baseball clinic this Saturday January 26th from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Fury Academy in Chattanooga. The clinic will feature Coach Keith Madison former Head Coach at the University of Kentucky, and former Major League Pitcher Don Gordon. Proceeds from this clinic will benefit the mission work of SCORE International. For more information please email furybb@gmail.com, or visit www.furyacademy.net

It's going to be hot on Sunday, so please remember to bring a water bottle and some sunscreen. Fury will have coolers and water as well. Looking forward to the tryout.

Will the tryouts be held on the high school field or the middle school field? I heard the high school field was all turf, and wasn't sure if the boys could wear metal cleats, or if they needed to bring sneakers. Please advise.

Several responses asking for the address to the Ringgold High School softball field. The address to the school is 29 Tiger Trail, Ringgold, Georgia 30736. The softball field is located just behind the main entrance to the high school.

Fury 18 Gold will be holding tryouts on August 28th at 2:00 PM at Ringgold High School in Ringgold, Georgia. All players with graduation dates in 2012, 2013, and 2014 are welcome to try out. We have been invited to play in the first NFCA Exposure tournament in Clearwater, Florida this fall, and will also play in tournaments in Chattanooga, and Murfreesboro during the fall. During the summer of 2012 we will play in the Louisville Slugger tournament in Boulder, and the Legacy Showcase in Atlanta, as well as ASA Gold Qualifiers, and ASA Gold Nationals. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to meet the coaches, and prepare for the tryout. If you have any questions, you can contact me at moyer12@aol.com

A pitcher that will emerge this season is Katie Henderson from Silverdale Baptist in Chattanooga. This is the first time she has been truly healthy over the past 2 years. She had a great fall with her club team, and verbally committed to Kentucky this fall. Keep your eye on her. Great velocity, good curve, and nasty change up....

Those of you planning to attend the Fury Fastpitch tryouts on Saturday, please don't forget to sign up and register on our website. You can visit www.furyfastpitch.net to register. We are holding tryouts at Frost Stadium in Chattanooga. Check the website closely for tryout times for each of the age groups. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Here are a few 2009 grads that I have heard have signed/committed from the Chattanooga Area: Kristin Whitmire Ooltewah High School Austin Peay State University Jessica Chernak Ooltewah High School Austin Peay State University

Keep an eye on Tory Lewis, another GPS speedster. She is just a junior, but has already committed to go to Tennessee after graduation.

Sounds like Cheyenne can fly. Looking forward to watching her play this year. I heard that she had the fastest time at that UTC camp. Good luck in your season.

Let's talk about pitchers...

Kamri Chester was the senior last year. She's now a freshmen at the University of Memphis, and did very well during the fall season. GPS also has Megan Givens who is a senior this year, and has run 2.75 from home to first.

What year is Shelby Heath? Sounds like someone to keep an eye on.

Another young one with great stuff is Grace Academy lefty Lacye Walker. She is only a sophmore, but has been the Ace of her staff since the 8th grade. Look for great things from her this year.

You're right, but the topic is about individual players with speed. That doesn't always guarantee victory as a team, as in the case of TN and Team USA. I am just interested in knowing who the blazers are this year. Not really a philosophical discussion at all.