" Working The Count "

"Working The Count", can make you a better hitter....
So listen up closely, and you won't be called  a quitter!
 
You've got to see more pitches, so make 'em throw you a strike...
He's gotta throw you three, so pick-out the one you like!
 
You'll get deeper into the count, so just be patient and wait...
As the number of pitches mount, they just might make a mistake!
 
You'll need to shorten your stride, and don't swing from the heels...
Maybe choke-up a finger, be ready to use your wheels!
 
Try to protect the plate, You've seen what he's got...
Now put the ball in play, an easy out you're not!
 
It makes their pitcher work, and tires out their arm...
It wakes-up their bullpen, and sorta sounds the alarm!
 
Simply taking more pitches, always works the best...
And by "Working The Count", your pitcher gets to rest!
 
 
Coach A

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R. A

 
This poem is about Rheumatoid Arthritis, or "R.A" if you please.....
 It's an autoimmune disorder, a cronic progressive disease!
 
Nobody really knows the cause, and there is no cure.....
 But the pain can be crippling, we know that for sure!
 
It effects your muscles and joints, there's inflammation and swelling....
Sometimes you'll wanna cry, or sometimes feel like yelling!
 
The worst is the dreaded "flare-up", which brings intense pain....
Sometimes it will scare ya, and you'll need to use a cane!
 
It also effects your vital organs, like your liver or your heart....
And to tell you the truth, that's the scariest part!
 
You'll get tired faster, and notice strength and flexibility loss....
 "meds" sometimes will help, but they also come with a cost!
 
Telling others can be frustrating, they'll think you're rather fickle....
They should see it's disabling, when you can't open a jar of pickles!
 
People really mean well, but they simply can't relate...
To the sharp constant pain, that is so hard to escape!
 
There's no doubt that R.A, can put you out of commission....
You'll need to take care of yourself, pay attention to your nutrition!
 
We might not know, from where the pain is stemming....
You'll still need to exercise, a good choice would be swimming!
 
Arthritis happens to the young and old, it occurs everyday.....
And if you should meet "uncle Artie", Let's hope it's not R.A !
 

 Coach A

                   

 

For more info. go to : www.arthritis.org or www.fightarthritispain.org 

 

Soccer Dribble

 When you're playing soccer, you'll be tough to beat…

If you know the skill, of dribbling with your feet!

 

So read these words carefully, I'll try not to scribble…

Today's your lucky day, as we learn the "Soccer Dribble"!

 

Use the inside of your foot, or kick with your shoelaces…

You'll start off kinda slow, but soon you're off to the races!

 

Keep the ball close to your body, it's easier to control….

Try to keep your head up, and don't use your toes!

 

Gradually, you're sure to improve, and you'll get a lot quicker…

When you learn the "Soccer Dribble", you'll be a better kicker!

 

 

Coach A

FW: "Good Communication"

 
 One good skill to know,
Is the art of Good Communication...
It's exchanging one's thoughts and ideas,
And it results in clarification!
 
We'll need to listen closely,
And look at the one who speaks...
You might miss something important,
And catching-up might take weeks!
 
We'll need to speak clearly,
And use a proper tone...
You might need to speak-up,
Or you might be on the phone!
 
If you watch and observe closely,
You'll pick-up on non-verbal clues...
You'll soon begin to understand,
And respect other's point of view!
 
So if you want some good advice,
Than you should take it from me...
When you have Good Communication,
In the dark you'll no longer be!
 
 
Coach A

The F.I.T.T. Principle

 If you wanna start exercising,
And keep it rather sensible...
Then you should take a moment,
And learn the F.I.T.T. Principle!
 
The "F" stands for FREQUENCY of exercise;
Most days of the week (at least five)...
You're taking positive steps,
To lead a more healthy life!
 
The "I" stands for INTENSITY of exercise;
Work at a rate that makes it hard to sing...
But not so intense,
That you can't say a thing!
 
The "T" is for TIME,
How many minutes per session...
(30-50 min.) is recommended,
Remember that as today's lesson!
 
The other "T" is for TYPE of activity;
It's important to choose something that's FUN...
It should work the major muscle groups,
And remember to tighten your buns!
 
So now you know the F.I.T.T. Principle,
Use it as you "make your plan"...
Coach A admires your effort,
He'll be the first to give you a hand!
 
 
Coach A
 

" Independance Day "

 
Back in 1776, we won the "Revolutionary War"....
We celebrate "Independance Day" every year on July 4!
 
We'll have bar-b-ques and parades, and we'll fly our flag high....
Then later we'll watch a display, of fireworks in the sky!
 
As our families gather, everyone learns some manners...
Like standing still and being respectful,
When they play the "Star Spangled Banner"!
 
We'll have hot dogs and hamburgers, and lots of other snackers....
You might hear a pic-a-lo-pete, or even some fire-crackers!
 
It's a tribute to America, here in the land of the free.....
We'll celebrate "freedom", from sea to shining sea!
 
It's also a tradition, it's the American way....
To give our heatfelt thanks, on "Independance Day"!

 
Coach A
 

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" Civil War "

 
 
We are gathered here today, to re-enact a war….

So pay close attention, you're about to learn some more!

It was over a hundred years ago, around 1865…

America was in a "civil war", she was trying to survive!

 

It was the North against the South, the blue vs. the gray…

Four years of fighting, came down to one day!

The battle of Gettysburg, and the charge of General Pickett….

It would unite our Country; it must've been the ticket!

 

It was one fateful order, given by General Lee….

The North would prevail, soon all would be free!

Folks would say later, what the heck was he thinking?

"A more perfect union formed", would say President Lincoln!

 

Today you honor those soldiers, by marching and drilling….

You practice your jodies, and remember the killing!

More Americans were lost, than all other wars combined…

We paid a heavy price, with broken dreams left behind!

 

So thank you students, both present and past…

Your actions today, are how memories last!

We stand together now, as a tribute to that day….

In the land of the free, God Bless the U.S.A!

 

 

Coach A