Your Questions: Pro League in the USA

Your Questions: Pro League in the USA

YOUR QUESTIONS: PRO LEAGUE IN THE USA Question from Eddie Davidson via Facebook What did you enjoy most about playing abroad? What was your favorite country to play in and why? What league was your favorite and why? It was awesome to be able to enjoy my passion,...
Your Questions: When in doubt, compete!

Your Questions: When in doubt, compete!

YOUR QUESTIONS: WHEN IN DOUBT, COMPETE! Questions from Wouter Timmermans via FACEBOOK. Reid what did you do during a match if everything isn’t going as you wish? What did you say to yourself or did you had a special ritual? To get you back on track? As mentioned...
Your Questions: Overcoming Plateaus

Your Questions: Overcoming Plateaus

YOUR QUESTIONS: OVERCOMING PLATEAUS Questions from Nathan Wang via FACEBOOK. Can you describe any plateaus that you experienced as a player and how you overcame them? I’d be especially interested in the mental and confidence aspect of the game. How would you...
Offensive Range

Offensive Range

OFFENSIVE RANGE The number one most asked question for me is, “how can I jump higher?”. I’m an undersized player and I really want to maximize my jump, and I certainly understand that desire. But a better question is, “how could I be a more effective hitter?”. I would...
Mission Statement 2008

Mission Statement 2008

MISSION STATEMENT 2008 On crafting the 2008 Mission Statement Our coach, Hugh, led us through the construction of a mission statement. We did a little bit of small group things. What are we setting out to do, that was the first thing. Our mission statement reads...
Why No. 8

Why No. 8

WHY NUMBER 8? The jersey number 8 was not something I chose, it was given to me when I made my first roster on Team USA.  It’s interesting though as it’s become part of my identity, sort of synonymous with my name. I wore #10 in High School and #14 in College. I...