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| Bravemom |
Posted - 08/18/2018 : 12:43:24
Everyone knows who the EC Astros are, but as I got to the higher older age group I started hearing the name of Team Eastt Cobb Astos (ATEC).
I asked a family I know where they landed, as their team had disbanded, and he replied the “EC Astros”. I know he meant ATEC (son is not Astro material). He seemed to not realize that his new team is actually ATEC or he thought I wouldn’t know the difference?
Now the Giants are the EC Astro 22s, the third Astro Team.
Who approves these names? Why does EC Academy allow this name to be used like this? As East Cobb seems to be losing its luster and academies in Alpharetta/Cumming getting stronger...I wonder about the future of East Cobb. |
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| Vandy |
Posted - 11/30/2018 : 19:50:03
quote:
Originally posted by tellit
3K for the Rapsodo pitching equipment and 4k for the hitting equipment.
LOL, and I thought the parents concerned with radar guns were bad.
I am confident the 16u 45's will be fine this season.
What exactly are you basing your "confidence" on? Fall performance?
Are you saying a 6k investment in worthy technology is overkill for a top notch organization? It doesn't sound as though you know anything about the technology being discussed. It is an outstanding bit of equipment that immediately produces legitimate data from which to baseline. Real good data. Every single D1, D2 and MLB program has this technology in use. As it relates to your radar comment, if you are playing where there isn't a radar on every pitch then you definitely have no need for one. |
| CaCO3Girl |
Posted - 11/30/2018 : 13:22:07
quote:
Originally posted by tellit
3K for the Rapsodo pitching equipment and 4k for the hitting equipment.
LOL, and I thought the parents concerned with radar guns were bad.
I am confident the 16u 45's will be fine this season.
There are 3 former 15u 45's on this thread alone, that I know of, all left. So I guess we should ask what your definition of "fine" is. |
| tellit |
Posted - 11/30/2018 : 11:24:27
3K for the Rapsodo pitching equipment and 4k for the hitting equipment.
LOL, and I thought the parents concerned with radar guns were bad.
I am confident the 16u 45's will be fine this season. |
| Critical Mass |
Posted - 11/26/2018 : 19:03:37
Yeah, if junior has coke bottle glasses, you may want to consider LASIK along with the East Cobb jerseys. |
| bama21 |
Posted - 11/26/2018 : 12:01:16
Well, you can add this to your list of things to do as well. Get your son's eyes checked. If your invited to any MLB events, your son will be put through a multitude of tests, including a vision test. A home visit may also include the vision test.
Here is a quote from a doctor with the Red Sox:
“If you come in and you’re 20-20 and you’re playing major-league baseball, we’re not going to leave you there because that’s not going to be good enough,” said Laby, who has worked with the Red Sox since 2003 and has started work with the Chicago Cubs this spring. “I’m going to get you to more of the normal vision.”
They base a lot of your potential as a hitter on your vision. If you don't do well on the vision test, then you are probably not an MLB prospect. |
| SuperStar |
Posted - 11/26/2018 : 11:01:57
Yeah the technology is getting better everyday with hitting and swinging the bat. Rapsodo is a program that basically monitors and analyzes the swing of a batter. All the experts say this is where it's heading so jump on board or get left behind. My son has access to this program as well. We shall see the outcome in the future. |
| CaCO3Girl |
Posted - 11/26/2018 : 07:46:04
quote:
Originally posted by Vandy
I have not been on here for a while and was just reading this thread. The 45's did not pay anything near the figures mentioned here for gloves or otherwise. While not a "Free" team, we had without exception the best uniforms and merch for far less than the other teams mention paying here. We also played in 10+ high dollar tourneys along with Auburn. Likewise fwiw as it relates to which team is better, the 15u 45's destroyed the Astro 15u team, Beat the 16u atec team repeatedly, and was a far superior team to the Atec 15's. Unfortunately that 45's 15u team is no longer competitive at 16u due to many players leaving. Matt and his crew are making strides in building the ECB brand. He is competent. There are many benefits to playing in the park although as mentioned there are some other programs that are much more boutique as it relates to being more competitive at the highest level. They also have a better training perspective overall. We've been on both sides of that fence. For us, the training, having Rapsodo in house, and being more competitive in the national tourneys meant leaving this year.
Agreed, see you around Vandy :- ) |
| Vandy |
Posted - 11/23/2018 : 19:06:10
I have not been on here for a while and was just reading this thread. The 45's did not pay anything near the figures mentioned here for gloves or otherwise. While not a "Free" team, we had without exception the best uniforms and merch for far less than the other teams mention paying here. We also played in 10+ high dollar tourneys along with Auburn. Likewise fwiw as it relates to which team is better, the 15u 45's destroyed the Astro 15u team, Beat the 16u atec team repeatedly, and was a far superior team to the Atec 15's. Unfortunately that 45's 15u team is no longer competitive at 16u due to many players leaving. Matt and his crew are making strides in building the ECB brand. He is competent. There are many benefits to playing in the park although as mentioned there are some other programs that are much more boutique as it relates to being more competitive at the highest level. They also have a better training perspective overall. We've been on both sides of that fence. For us, the training, having Rapsodo in house, and being more competitive in the national tourneys meant leaving this year.
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| bfriendly |
Posted - 09/12/2018 : 11:18:47
glad my kid doesnt wear them i guess |
| Il Leonne |
Posted - 09/03/2018 : 18:58:54
True story. Young teams and non-elite teams pay for the Really good players. If you're not on one those elite teams, you're the footing the bill. Not saying it's right or wrong--but that's the way it goes.
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| Punishers |
Posted - 09/03/2018 : 14:33:03
Pawns propping up the machine. Followers need to be led. |
| bama21 |
Posted - 08/31/2018 : 13:49:26
We've even had the ones that you could supposedly wash and they didn't last either. We found it best to buy multiple pairs and switch them out. |
| 27outs |
Posted - 08/31/2018 : 10:16:46
I paid $55 for a custom set of gloves from Franklin for my son and he is in his second season with them. They are still in great condition because I make sure he doesn't crumble them into his bag, but make sure they are laid out to dry.
quote:
Originally posted by bama21
My son goes through at least 5 to 7 pair of batting gloves a year, but we hit a lot. With all the sweat, then the drying out, they start getting stiff and then they rip.
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| Punishers |
Posted - 08/30/2018 : 23:44:24
quote:
Originally posted by CaCO3Girl
quote:
Originally posted by ultimatesports10
There wasn't any option of gloves last year other than color. For $40, one pair should last a full year. They didn't last two months.....
My kids didn't last two at bats
Let's call it reoccuring forced purchasing. |
| CaCO3Girl |
Posted - 08/30/2018 : 14:30:05
quote:
Originally posted by ultimatesports10
There wasn't any option of gloves last year other than color. For $40, one pair should last a full year. They didn't last two months.....
My kids didn't last two at bats |
| bama21 |
Posted - 08/30/2018 : 09:13:19
My son goes through at least 5 to 7 pair of batting gloves a year, but we hit a lot. With all the sweat, then the drying out, they start getting stiff and then they rip. |
| ultimatesports10 |
Posted - 08/29/2018 : 13:18:47
There wasn't any option of gloves last year other than color. For $40, one pair should last a full year. They didn't last two months..... |
| turntwo |
Posted - 08/29/2018 : 10:05:19
quote:
Originally posted by Punishers
$40 a pair??? Will they swing the bat for them too?
https://www.demarini.com/en-us/batting-gloves
From what I've been told, there are 2 types... "regular" for ~$25 per pair, and there are "custom" for academy teams that are ~$40 per pair. |
| Punishers |
Posted - 08/28/2018 : 18:40:51
quote:
Originally posted by corn dawgie dawg
It appears that only the Academy teams(Astros, 45's) are required to wear Adidas cleats and Demarini gloves. I've seen players on other ECB based teams wearing Adidas, NB, Nike, and UA cleats and Franklin, Nike, UA, and Demarini gloves.
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You buy them regardless if you wear them or not. And at the highest price you can possibly pay. This is a fundraiser for ECB, plain and simple. Same for the 2 pair of Demarini batting gloves you're required to buy at $40 a pair. haha
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$40 a pair??? Will they swing the bat for them too?
https://www.demarini.com/en-us/batting-gloves
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| BamaDad |
Posted - 08/27/2018 : 17:49:52
quote:
Originally posted by corn dawgie dawg
It appears that only the Academy teams(Astros, 45's) are required to wear Adidas cleats and Demarini gloves. I've seen players on other ECB based teams wearing Adidas, NB, Nike, and UA cleats and Franklin, Nike, UA, and Demarini gloves.
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You buy them regardless if you wear them or not. And at the highest price you can possibly pay. This is a fundraiser for ECB, plain and simple. Same for the 2 pair of Demarini batting gloves you're required to buy at $40 a pair. haha
[/quote]You had a choice of taking the Adidas cleats or turf shoes. If the player preferred another brand of cleats, then they chose the turfs. These came in handy for indoor workouts and LakePoint games. |
| corn dawgie dawg |
Posted - 08/27/2018 : 14:12:28
[/quote]It appears that only the Academy teams(Astros, 45's) are required to wear Adidas cleats and Demarini gloves. I've seen players on other ECB based teams wearing Adidas, NB, Nike, and UA cleats and Franklin, Nike, UA, and Demarini gloves.
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You buy them regardless if you wear them or not. And at the highest price you can possibly pay. This is a fundraiser for ECB, plain and simple. Same for the 2 pair of Demarini batting gloves you're required to buy at $40 a pair. haha |
| Gapper |
Posted - 08/27/2018 : 11:45:37
Everyone is required to buy the Adidas cleats and turf shoes at East Cobb. Now whether or not they wear them is a different story. |
| Bravemom |
Posted - 08/27/2018 : 11:31:02
quote:
Originally posted by BamaDad
quote:
Originally posted by CaCO3Girl
quote:
Originally posted by ultimatesports10
Not real sure why ECB hasn't taken a look at doing shoe contract with New Balance. Go look at 90% of the players from 10U - Pro's and look what's on there feet. 100 times over a better product!!!!!
Years ago they did have a under armour cleats...those were better in my opinion. The demarini gloves also fall apart with the first use. Shame the players have no choice about buying them.
It appears that only the Academy teams(Astros, 45's) are required to wear Adidas cleats and Demarini gloves. I've seen players on other ECB based teams wearing Adidas, NB, Nike, and UA cleats and Franklin, Nike, UA, and Demarini gloves.
I had no idea! I hope the ECB discount is good! Just found some great Nike cleats for $20 at Marshalls. |
| BamaDad |
Posted - 08/27/2018 : 10:39:06
quote:
Originally posted by CaCO3Girl
quote:
Originally posted by ultimatesports10
Not real sure why ECB hasn't taken a look at doing shoe contract with New Balance. Go look at 90% of the players from 10U - Pro's and look what's on there feet. 100 times over a better product!!!!!
Years ago they did have a under armour cleats...those were better in my opinion. The demarini gloves also fall apart with the first use. Shame the players have no choice about buying them.
It appears that only the Academy teams(Astros, 45's) are required to wear Adidas cleats and Demarini gloves. I've seen players on other ECB based teams wearing Adidas, NB, Nike, and UA cleats and Franklin, Nike, UA, and Demarini gloves. |
| CaCO3Girl |
Posted - 08/27/2018 : 07:50:33
quote:
Originally posted by ultimatesports10
Not real sure why ECB hasn't taken a look at doing shoe contract with New Balance. Go look at 90% of the players from 10U - Pro's and look what's on there feet. 100 times over a better product!!!!!
Years ago they did have a under armour cleats...those were better in my opinion. The demarini gloves also fall apart with the first use. Shame the players have no choice about buying them. |
