From the Dugout – Ladyneck Softball

Defend The Derrick

In the oil industry, the Derrick is known for providing a strong, stable foundation for drilling the “black gold” synonymous with the East Texas oil fields. It must be strong enough to support the tremendous weight of the drilling equipment and stable enough to fend off the forces of mother nature as well as enduring the eroding capabilities of father time. The sunset image that the Derrick cuts against the East Texas skies illustrates its strength, durability, toughness, and endurance and it is these characteristics that make the Derrick the symbol of this rugged industry. It is also the reason the Derrick is the symbol of White Oak Athletics.

Consequently, the job of maintaining, protecting, and working on the Derrick falls into the capable hands of men known as Roughnecks. The Roughneck, like the Derrick itself, is known for his toughness and durability while exhibiting an incredible degree of perseverance which allows him to succeed at a difficult task. He is respected for the precision in which he performs his tasks and for the role he plays in the overall success of the oil industry in the great state of Texas. Because of his unique physical capabilities and skill set, the Roughneck is entrusted with overseeing and protecting the Derrick. It is also the reason that the players who wear the White Oak uniform are Roughnecks.

The Roughneck and the Derrick symbolize the pride and tradition of excellence in the East Texas oil fields as well as White Oak Athletics. Consequently, anyone who has ever donned the maroon and white uniform of White Oak High School will forever carry with them the pride of being a Roughneck and the responsibility of being entrusted with defending the tradition this Derrick represents. From the first to ever put on the uniform until the last to take it off…Roughnecks are who we are and Defend the Derrick is what we do.

D.T.D.

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Due to the weather, Thursdays practice will be held at the Sandlot in Longview. We will be traveling over there 7th period and will be back home around 5:30. They will then lift weights at the shed until 6:30.

All Tournament Schedules are now up on the Blogroll on the left hand side of blog. Click on each one to see the schedules

Times for scrimmages :

4:30 – White Oak vs Paul Pewitt
6:00 – Paul Pewitt vs Gladewater
7:30 – White Oak vs Gladewater

Things will be a little different untill basketball is over and Coach Morton joins us. Here is the first week schedule and times :

Jan 20th : 2:40 – 5:00
Jan 21st : 10:00 – 1:00
10:00 Pitchers and Catchers
11:00 Infielders
12:00 Outfielders
Jan 23rd : 2:35 – 8:00
2:45 Weight Room
3:30 Pitchers and Catchers
4:30 Infielders
5:30 Outfielders
6:30 Team
8:30 Parent Meeting
Jan 24th : 2:35 – 5:30
Jan 25th : 2:35 – 5:00
Jan 26th : 2:35 – 8:00
2:45 Weight Room
3:30 Pitchers and Catchers
4:30 Infielders
5:30 Outfielders
6:30 Team
Jan 27th : 2:35 – 5:30
8:00

There will be a parent meeting for all parents of athletes playing softball this year on Monday Jan. 23rd at 8:30 in the New Middle School Gym. Rules, Expectations, and Areas of Concern will be addressed at this time. Look forward to seeing everyone.

EXPOSURE / SKILLS CLINICS:

Exposure & Skills Clinic
December 10, 2011 for 12U-18U players
Variety of D-1, D-2, D-3, N.A.I.A. and Junior College coaches
Includes effective pitching techniques(bring your own catcher, if possible)/ catching mechanics, bunt/slapping drills, infield/outfield dynamics and power hitting fundamentals.

This clinic will provide hands-on training in defensive and offensive techniques and skills for the serious softball player. The major emphasis is to prepare athletes for a higher level of competition. If you are passionate about the game and/or playing at the next level sign up and be ready to learn!!!

Amber Conner (Head Coach) University of Dallas: All-American 1998, 2002 New Mexico State University & Oklahoma Christian University
Ashley Johnston (Head Coach) Trinity Valley Community College.
Played & earned honors at Bossier Parish C.C., Louisiana Tech & N.W Oklahoma
Denise Lira (Head Coach) Concordia University: Austin, Texas
Former Assistant Coach at Mary Hardin helping them to 3 West Division titles
Played for Mary Hardin-Baylor: All-West Division honors & Ranger Junior College: All-conference first team
Jessica Legendre (Assistant Coach) University of North Texas
Played at the U. of Oklahoma from 06-08. 3 Regional & 2 Super Regional teams.
She completed her first season with the Great Britian National team in 2011
Jackie Davis (Head Coach) Austin College.
Played for Post University in Waterbury, CT. 3 x NFCA Academic All-American. Assistant Coach: Suffolk University & Rutgers University
Rone Robinson (Assistant Coach) U.T. Arlington
Prior to UTA, Robinson was assistant coach at the University of Texas at Dallas. Robinson also served as an assistant at North Texas during the 2008-2009 season.
Played college baseball at Louisiana-Lafayette, and was a 2 year letter winner
Bradley Posner (Head Coach) U.T. Dallas

Cost: $70 for 2 sessions/ $40 for 1 session

Session #1
Players will break off into defensive stations
8:30 am – 10:30 am (pitching, catching, infield/ outfield defense) 12U to 14U players
1:15 – 3:15 (pitching, catching, infield/ outfield defense) 14U to 18U players

Session #2
Players will break off into offensive stations
10:45 am – 12:45 pm (slapping, bunting, power hitting) 12U to 14U players
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm (slapping, bunting, power hitting) 14U to 18U players

The clinic will be held at Princeton High School Softball Complex,
East of Clark Middle School
(301 Panther Pkwy. Princeton 75407)

To reserve a spot and request a registration form, please contact Coach Deputy cdeputy@princetonisd.net or call 702.353.3688

The tentative schedule for 2012 is now ready. You may access it by clicking on the link on the left of the page

Midwestern State University and University of North Texas are coming to Princeton to host an Elite Skills Clinic on 9/10 for 10u to 17u softball players looking to improve their overall game, including effective pitching(must bring your own catcher)/ catching mechanics, bunt/slapping drills, infield/outfield dynamics and power hitting fundamentals.

This clinic will feature coaches from Midwestern State University and University of North Texas that will provide hands-on training in defensive and offensive techniques and skills for the serious softball player. The major emphasis is to prepare athletes for a higher level of competition. If you are passionate about the game and/or playing at the next level sign up and be ready to learn!!!

Cost: $70 for both sessions or $40 for an individual session

To reserve a spot and obtain a registration form, please contact Coach Deputy as spots are filling up fast, cdeputy@princetonisd.net or call 702.353.3688

The Ladyneck Softball team have qualified for the playoffs once again this year. We will know more information about playing dates, times, and location once this week is over.

Warm Up game : There is a warm up game scheduled for March 25th, at 5:00 vs Spring Hill @ White Oak.