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643dpathletics
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 Posted - 07/06/2011 : 16:10:14
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6-4-3 DP Baseball will be having open tryout clinics for its 2011-2012 academy teams. Tryout clinics will be held for ages 8-18. Led by Danny Pralgo and Ryan Sterling, tryout clinics will be staffed by academy coaches, former professional and college players, and current college players. All tryout clinics will take place at Aviation Sports Complex in Marietta, Georgia. In the event of rain or severe weather on a tryout date, please check the 6-4-3 DP Baseball website www.643dpathletics.com for updates, information, and make-up details.
The tryout clinic schedule is as follows:
Age Date Day Check-In Clinic Time
8U (1 team) 8/4/11 Thursday 8:00am 9am - 1:30pm
9U (1 team) 7/31/11 Sunday 11:00am 12 - 4:30pm
10U (1-2 teams) 7/23/11 Saturday 8:00am 9am - 1:30pm
11U (2 teams) 7/24/11 Sunday 11:00am 12 - 6pm
12U (1 team) 7/31/11 Sunday 12:00noon 1pm- 5:30pm
13U (3 teams) 7/30/11 Saturday 8:00am 9am - 4pm
14U (1 team) 8/3/11 Wednesday 4:00pm 5pm - 9pm
Note: The clinic cost for ages 14 and under is $75 for pre-registration and $85 for walk-up registration.
Age Date Day Check-In Clinic Time
15U(2 teams) 8/6/11 Saturday 8:00am 9am - 4pm
16U(2 teams) 8/7/11 Sunday 11:00am 12 - 8pm
17U(2 teams)
& 18U (1 team) 8/10 & 8/11 WED & THU 4:00pm 5pm - 9pm
Note: The clinic cost for ages 15-18 is $85 for pre-registration and $100 for walk-up registration.
Players are welcome to bring lunch and/or snacks with them to the tryout clinic. The concession stand on-site will be open as well for all tryout dates.
A registration form will be posted after the July 4 holiday along with additional tryout information.
In the interim, please click frequently asked questions for information about tryouts and general information about playing on a 6-4-3 DP Baseball academy team.
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TODDS
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Posted - 07/09/2011 : 08:34:59
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| Is this the only dates for tryouts? My 8 yr old son would love to tryout but that 8/4 is the first day of school for him. Although he would love to skip school to play ball, I think his mother might have a problem with this!! |
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Mets69
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Posted - 07/09/2011 : 16:30:03
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| Are these truly open tryouts? Or are the teams only looking to fill 1 or 2 spots. Some parents that had there sons tryout last year were left with the impression that the teams were already selected prior to the evaluation. Can you please explain what the expectations are for this year? |
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643dpathletics
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Posted - 07/09/2011 : 18:20:54
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Thank you for your interest in 6-4-3 DP Baseball. Below are some frequently asked questions about the try-outs and program in general. These can also be found on our website at www.643dpathletics.com.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Academy Team Tryouts
When and where are tryouts for academy teams?
Each team has its own, annual tryout. The dates for the 2011-2012 tryouts are posted in a release on the 6-4-3 DP homepage. All tryouts will be held at Aviation Sports Complex in Marietta, Georgia.
What should players bring with them to camps and/or clinics?
Players should always wear running shoes/sneakers, baseball pants, and a baseball hat. Players should also bring their baseball gear (cleats, glove, bat, helmet) and a drink.
Who will coach my team?
The 2011-2012 roster of coaches will be posted in the coming days. In addition, 6-4-3 DP Baseball has a staff of instructors to work throughout the year with our academy teams.
Are there any open spots on the teams?
On an annual basis, every team is required to conduct a full tryout. There are no reserved spots for anyone. Every year we choose a team of 12-18 athletes (depending on age group) and commit to them for one year. After the current year is over, every player has to earn a spot on next year’s team.
Will you have more teams at a certain age level than you did last year?
In order for us to add a Jaguar and/or Panther team to an age group, we have to have the right coach, or group of coaches, that will represent 6-4-3 DP Baseball properly. In addition, we must have a group of kids that we can coach up and improve as a team. Note: We also may have less teams at certain age levels for the same reason. The number of academy teams at each age group will be posted in the coming days.
Do you travel a lot?
Generally, we will take our older groups (15-17 year olds) on 1 or 2 out-of-town trips a year. We do not take trips simply to leave town as it is not necessary with the baseball talent and events in the metro Atlanta area. If we think we can improve the recruiting process for our players, we will travel. However, there are a lot of opportunities here in Georgia for players to showcase themselves.
For our younger groups, the decision to travel is determined by each team (and its parent group). Early in the season and throughout the season, each team's parents will get together to discuss possibilities of travel for different, special events (ex. Cooperstown, Disney, etc.)
Will my kid play?
We are strong believers that if we pick your kid, it is now our job to help him/her improve. The only way that happens is by playing. Throughout the majority of the year, every kid gets a fair chance and is never put in a "doghouse" by a coach. In end of the year, big tournaments, the lineup usually gets tighter and playing time may become more of a reward for positive performance. Coaches will do their best to prepare players for these unique times when lineups are tight and earned.
If I do (or my child does) NOT make an academy team, is it still possible to be a part of 6-4-3 DP Baseball?
Yes. Absolutely. We hope players elect to train with 6-4-3 DP Baseball regardless of where they play travel ball or high school ball. 6-4-3 DP Baseball offers private and group lessons in Batting, Pitching, Defense and Catching throughout the year, open to any interested ball player. Please read more about our instructional offerings.
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TODDS
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Posted - 07/10/2011 : 07:22:07
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| 643...thanks for your reply but you did not answer my question. We live in Douglas County and the first day of school is 8/4. How is my 8U child going to tryout for your program when the tryout is scheduled for 9am? My wife and I both work so again how are working parents to get our children to your tryouts? Again, is this going to be the only tryout for this age group? He would love to tryout but a tryout at 9am on a weekday and on the first day of school is impossible for us and I would assume many to attend. Any answer to this direct question is greatly appreciated. Thanks again. |
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643dpathletics
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Posted - 07/10/2011 : 16:45:02
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| Sorry for not answering your question. We would be happy to try to find a second date to hold an 8U try-out if this conflicts with the start of school. It would be great to know how many kids might be affected by this. |
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TODDS
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Posted - 07/11/2011 : 07:05:35
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| I know at least Douglas County is. If you can find a 2nd date, please let us know b/c we will be there. He really wants to tryout for the team. Thanks. |
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643dpathletics
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Posted - 07/17/2011 : 09:23:33
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| TODDS please call Ryan Sterling regarding the need for an alternative tryout date. Ryan's number is 678-878-9052. We will try our best to offer an alternative date that will work. Thank you for your interest in 6-4-3 DP Baseball! |
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Tball
142 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2011 : 14:36:50
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| Who will coach this years 13u teams? |
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inthegap
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Posted - 07/17/2011 : 19:07:31
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| Who will coach the 15U team this next year? |
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643dpathletics
185 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2011 : 23:56:40
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| Danny Pralgo, John Randall and Tim Turner will be the head coaches of the 3 - 13 year old teams. Nelson Pedraza and Rick Mang will be the head coaches of the 2 - 15 year old teams. |
Edited by - 643dpathletics on 07/19/2011 08:21:01 |
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itsaboutbb
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Posted - 07/19/2011 : 08:44:09
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Originally posted by 643dpathletics
Danny Pralgo, John Randall and Tim Turner will be the head coaches of the 3 - 13 year old teams. Nelson Pedraza and Rick Mang will be the head coaches of the 2 - 15 year old teams.
And the 14 Coach? |
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643dpathletics
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Posted - 07/19/2011 : 10:04:00
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| Nick Montgomery is the head coach of the 14U team. |
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baseballready
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Posted - 07/19/2011 : 10:46:00
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| Could you please just list all coaches of all age groups? |
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tigers18
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Posted - 07/19/2011 : 14:16:26
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| Who are the coaches for the 16 and 17 year olds?? |
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justletemplay
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Posted - 07/19/2011 : 16:00:22
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| My son is eligible to play in 2 age groups. He currently plays up a year. Does he need to be registered and participate in both tryouts to be considered for both age groups? |
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643dpathletics
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Posted - 07/19/2011 : 22:12:40
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Your son should come to the tryout associated with his actual age as of 4/30/2012.
A listing of all head coaches along with other important information will be available at each tryout. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to seeing you at one of our tryout clinics. |
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PeachFuzz
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Posted - 07/25/2011 : 12:12:14
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| What are your projected roster sizes for the two 16U teams? |
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cmoncoach
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Posted - 07/25/2011 : 15:04:53
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| Same for the 13u teams. |
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PeachFuzz
76 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2011 : 21:47:15
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| Were there two 16U teams last year? |
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whits23
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Posted - 07/28/2011 : 21:36:41
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| can i make a post to be annyoing too |
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Bball11
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Posted - 07/29/2011 : 14:17:13
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643dpathletics - According you your website you are holding 14u tryouts on August 3rd at 5:00 PM. Can I show up at 4:00 to register my son for the tryout? Is there a fee? Last question: is the academy team a travel team?
thank you. |
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Bball11
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Posted - 07/29/2011 : 14:19:16
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| My apologies, I see the information above. |
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loveforthegame25
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Posted - 07/29/2011 : 21:26:54
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| Whits,very whitty post |
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whits23
596 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2011 : 15:30:07
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| yea nice spelling too huh.. |
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loveforthegame25
448 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2011 : 20:53:02
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| A lot of people classified as genius are horrible spellers. Especially baseball geniuses (spell check) |
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