The Alpharetta Indians Baseball program has had great success with its 12U&13U program. We are looking to expand the program by adding a new category at 10U. We will be holding tryouts in July to build this new category but wanted to hold a winter tryout for those who are looking to possibly find the right program come next season. This will be more of a casual tryout for the kids and parents to see our program to see what we are all about. I feel that many kids are pressed in July going through a series of tryouts trying to find the right fit. So if you are interested to meet us and have your child come in for a winter workout please contact head coach Brian Smith at ozman0344@gmail.com I will be happy to answer any questions you have. In short we are a small program that focuses on development and fundamentals. My philosophy is not to focus on results and winning but to focus on learning the game and building team chemistry. When this is done correctly the wins take care of themselves under a pressure free environment. We will hold this open tryout for 10U on Saturday February 27th from 9-11am at Premier Image facility 4855 Atlanta Hwy Alpharetta.
Baseball Bio of head coach Brian Smith:
Brian Smith:Head Coach/Hitting,Pitching & Catching instructor
Brian started as an all-state catcher at N.J. Woodbridge H.S. 1988/89. Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers 1990 as a catcher played Rookie Ball and Class A in Great Falls Montana. Played in the Australian Baseball League with the Glenelg Tigers and Sturt Saints from 1991-1995. Was MVP runner up two times in Australia as league leader in HR’s and RBI’s. He played 4 months in the Japanese industrial league Division 2 with Kobe Steel in 1993. Brian finished his playing career in 1996 after a series of knee and shoulder operations. Was certified as a coach from the South Australian Sports Institute in 1994. Coached 14U to the Grand Final in South Australia in 1994 with the Sturt Saints. Coached Little League All Stars in Woodbridge N.J. in 1996 winning the district 15 championship in the Williamsport tournament. Returned to coaching in the Czech Republic from 2005-2013. His first club was Kotlarka Prague from 2005-2007 as head of junior development. From 2007-2011 coached for Eagles Prague as head of junior development and as hitting coach for the men’s professional team. After a very successful run of 17 championships in 23 national tournaments he moved on to another club in need of success. From 2011-2013 became head coach and director of player development for the Trebic Nuclears. Was the head coach of the men’s professional team,the men’s developmental team and an assistant coach of he Czech National Team. Brian was also the club professional coach and did extensive clinics with local schools, ran summer camps for the club and did private instruction with players of all ages. During his time in Europe Brian also worked with Major League Baseball on developing youth baseball programs throughout Eastern Europe. Brian has over 30 years experience in baseball both as a player and coach.
Sincerely,Brian Smith
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