Well, after an eventful and exciting DH with Foster (per usual), we are heading down the stretch. There are only 4 games left, so, players, come prepared, and be ready to finish this fall strong.
We have a young bunch, but we are starting to play baseball to the standard and the way the we always have at Kyle Chapman -- with excellence.
Next up is a Sunday afternoon (2:15/4:15) DH vs. KC Orange on 10/2. Our final DH is Saturday, 10/8 at 10/noon vs. Kempner.
For the United ...
9/26/11
8/28/11
Thinking College Baseball ...
If you are interested in playing at the next level, please take a look at the post from last season (9/1/10 -- "The Next Level") on this subject. There's a lot of great info there.
We've got a number of our former United players playing college baseball at present, and we are excited for them. The good news is that this is certainly doable for a homeschool baseball player. Still, it requires effort and personal involvement by the player and family. If you expect the coaches to just come calling or show up to see you play because you are a good player, guess again.
The fall semester is a great time to make contact with those colleges where you might be interested in attending and also playing baseball. During the fall, college teams are working out but without game pressure. Things slow down, and they are thinking about the next season ... and also recruiting. I would encourage you seniors to be making strategic college visits now and also to be asking to work out for/practice with the team when you go. Juniors, you can do this, as well. But for seniors, this time is really important.
If you want more information on demystifying the journey to college baseball, please feel free to shoot me an email or call me at 281-413-5418.
For the United ...
We've got a number of our former United players playing college baseball at present, and we are excited for them. The good news is that this is certainly doable for a homeschool baseball player. Still, it requires effort and personal involvement by the player and family. If you expect the coaches to just come calling or show up to see you play because you are a good player, guess again.
The fall semester is a great time to make contact with those colleges where you might be interested in attending and also playing baseball. During the fall, college teams are working out but without game pressure. Things slow down, and they are thinking about the next season ... and also recruiting. I would encourage you seniors to be making strategic college visits now and also to be asking to work out for/practice with the team when you go. Juniors, you can do this, as well. But for seniors, this time is really important.
If you want more information on demystifying the journey to college baseball, please feel free to shoot me an email or call me at 281-413-5418.
For the United ...
8/14/11
United Underway this Week
Our 2011 roster has been added to the right sidebar, so check it out.
We will have our complete schedule posted to the right, as well, as soon as we get it from Mike Rutledge. Opener vs. Cy Falls is set for Saturday evening at 6:30.
Our first games are scheduled for this weekend, so be ready.
We will have our complete schedule posted to the right, as well, as soon as we get it from Mike Rutledge. Opener vs. Cy Falls is set for Saturday evening at 6:30.
Our first games are scheduled for this weekend, so be ready.
For the United ...
8/10/11
2011 United Up and Running ...
Greetings All,
We have registered with Kyle Chapman, formed our roster, ordered jerseys for new players (we have a number this year) and we are getting ready to go.
We practice at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 at the M.A.L.L. field (Thunder home field). Games will begin the following weekend.
As soon as we get the schedule from Kyle Chapman, we get it posted here and be up and running. Look for our roster soon, as well.
Any questions about the United? Give me a call at 281-413-5418 or email to rickrutline-at-gmail-dot-com.
For the United ...
We have registered with Kyle Chapman, formed our roster, ordered jerseys for new players (we have a number this year) and we are getting ready to go.
We practice at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 at the M.A.L.L. field (Thunder home field). Games will begin the following weekend.
As soon as we get the schedule from Kyle Chapman, we get it posted here and be up and running. Look for our roster soon, as well.
Any questions about the United? Give me a call at 281-413-5418 or email to rickrutline-at-gmail-dot-com.
For the United ...
10/11/10
Another Successful Campaign Wrapped Up
Well, the Houston Homeschool United (they occasionally get our name right in the booth now) have now wrapped up their second winning campaign (8-5) in as many years out at Kyle Chapman. More significantly, congratulations to our players and fans for representing homeschool baseball so well. Mike Rutledge commented on how much he has enjoyed having the United in the league since he took a chance on us last year.
We feel like we have achieved one of our main goals in promoting homeschool baseball. This will pay off in terms of scheduling, relationships with other coaches/programs, umpires, and ultimately scouting. Once again, our players caught the eye of college scouts in attendance this fall.
The experience creates a lot of opportunities for our players and hopefully expands their vision. In a city with some of the nation's best baseball talent, our players can compete.
Also, we believe that a spirit of unity will follow us into the spring as we compete.
Thank you all for making it happen.
For the United,
We feel like we have achieved one of our main goals in promoting homeschool baseball. This will pay off in terms of scheduling, relationships with other coaches/programs, umpires, and ultimately scouting. Once again, our players caught the eye of college scouts in attendance this fall.
The experience creates a lot of opportunities for our players and hopefully expands their vision. In a city with some of the nation's best baseball talent, our players can compete.
Also, we believe that a spirit of unity will follow us into the spring as we compete.
Thank you all for making it happen.
For the United,
9/21/10
Congrats to Foster
Foster H.S., a team we defeated twice earlier this fall, is in the finals of the 64-team TASO Tournament. So, congratulations to Foster and our former teammate Brad, and good luck. Thought you all might like some perspective on the type of competition that the United is facing ... and handling.
See you soon.
For the United,
9/1/10
The Next Level
A lot of our players want to play baseball at the next level, and we applaud them for that desire.
To get there, however, action on your part is required. Thinking that it will "just happen" is a mistake, especially as a homeschool baseball player. There are plenty of opportunities to play at the next level for homeschoolers, but getting them requires players and families to take the initiative.
Part of our motivation behind the United is to foster an opportunity for our players to be seen by scouts while playing out at Kyle Chapman. We also want to create an environment that encourages players to play at as high a level as possible.
Coach Steve Winnon of the Houston Saints select baseball organization has prepared an excellent resource for high school players who want to play in college: Click here to read it. Coach Winnon knows what he is talking about, too; his son is playing at D-II Tusculum College in Tennessee.
Check out what Coach Winnon's presentation has to say to both players and parents. It's a good read with valuable information.
I would also strongly encourage each of you players to get signed up on beRecruited.com, if you have not already done so. This is a great resource to get your name out there and to make contact with college coaches.
Two final points: 1) If you want to play in college, great. That's a laudible goal. Now, act like it. That is, work on your game consistently and passionately; and 2) If you have any questions or need additional information, talk to any of us on the United staff and we would be happy to help.
For the United,
To get there, however, action on your part is required. Thinking that it will "just happen" is a mistake, especially as a homeschool baseball player. There are plenty of opportunities to play at the next level for homeschoolers, but getting them requires players and families to take the initiative.
Part of our motivation behind the United is to foster an opportunity for our players to be seen by scouts while playing out at Kyle Chapman. We also want to create an environment that encourages players to play at as high a level as possible.
Coach Steve Winnon of the Houston Saints select baseball organization has prepared an excellent resource for high school players who want to play in college: Click here to read it. Coach Winnon knows what he is talking about, too; his son is playing at D-II Tusculum College in Tennessee.
Check out what Coach Winnon's presentation has to say to both players and parents. It's a good read with valuable information.
I would also strongly encourage each of you players to get signed up on beRecruited.com, if you have not already done so. This is a great resource to get your name out there and to make contact with college coaches.
Two final points: 1) If you want to play in college, great. That's a laudible goal. Now, act like it. That is, work on your game consistently and passionately; and 2) If you have any questions or need additional information, talk to any of us on the United staff and we would be happy to help.
For the United,
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