Cenla Baseball (CLB) is dedicated to supporting, developing and
placing student athletes into the college ranks. CLB believes that there is a
college opportunity for almost every committed player. Our
Our teams offer local youths the opportunity to play competitive baseball against the best players and teams from around the country. We believe in playing against the best competition around. This philosophy will be of greater benefit to each and every player in our organization. It is our goal to create an environment that will allow the players to realize their capabilities as baseball players; to develop confidence, self esteem and poise as athletes; to understand that their achievements are a direct result of their efforts; to cultivate lifelong friends among their teammates, and to support each other in all situations; and to understand that sportsmanship, not showmanship, is the major ingredient in playing with class.
While we are a competitive organization, winning alone is NOT our primary objective. Teams are selected based upon playing skills and strength of character. We do not want great players, we want great kids with good athletic skills. We teach positive TEAM skills in a tough but fair environment. The same expectations are placed upon the parents. Mutual respect for all players, umpires, coaches and opponents at all times. The true purpose of our teams is to provide a supportive and competitive environment so that the boys can improve as athletes on the field and young men of good character off the field. While we try to divide playing time fairly amongst the boys, the stronger position players and top pitchers will always receive more innings. This allows for healthy competition between teammates and serves as a just reward for personal improvement. We encourage the boys to stay focused and work hard. They learn that most things in life are competitive and that they need to put forth a strong, committed effort if they are to succeed.
We believe in practice, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. This organization will help to provide a higher level of youth baseball competition than a community level league could provide. We believed that by having the best players of a community compete with the best of other communities will better prepare these athletes to compete at the High School and College levels. We ask each player to play with heart and desire, maintain a positive attitude even when you face failure, failure is part of the game, Show intensity and confidence because someone is always watching, always hustle for the same reason, and Work ethic, and last but not least have a dream. If you have a dream never give up always stay focused and give your all.
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I have taken many quotes form very successful programs around the
world and compiled them into Cenla Baseballs 9 keys to success in the game
& life.
1. RESPONSIBILITY
Take responsibility for what happens on the field. Stand up, make no excuses,
and refuse the excuses others might offer you. Excuses get in the way of
learning because mistakes are denied. Be accountable. Remember you are not
expected to be a perfect performer. No one is. Baseball is not an easy game to
play.
2. VALUES
always hustle, run out every ground ball and pop up, encourage your teammates,
especially after an error, bad pitch, or a strike out, carry yourself with
pride and dignity. Do not in frustration throw equipment. Do not ridicule
another team or an opposing player's name, physical appearance, skill. Do not
taunt. Do not distract an opposing player with low-level antics. Be positive
with teammates. Never ridicule or criticize your teammates. They need your
encouragement the most after they have made a mistake. Show your teammates,
your opponents, the entire world the values you hold dear by how you play.
3. SHOW INTENSITY
Never Yield. Never Yield. Regardless of what the scoreboard says, you are never
defeated unless you give up, unless you go belly up. No opponent can make you
do this. Giving up is something you do. Regardless of what the scoreboard says,
no opponent can extinguish the flame in your heart or crush the intensity of
your will without your consent. Play hard and never let up.
4. POISE
Ignore those things outside your control: the judgments of umpires, the conduct
and ability of other teams, the weather, your amount of playing time, the final
score (this is a tough one). Do not show frustration or disappointment. Do not
allow your opponents to gain joy from your inability to cope with self-pity. Do
not throw equipment or whine in anger or slump your shoulders. Such behavior
impresses no one. Maintain your poise. Learn, prepare, and focus on the next
event. We cannot change the past. Instead, we should focus on the next action
with determination, joy, and resolve.
5. ACCOUNTABLE
your effort, your attitude, your commitment, and your approach to the game are
under your control. Be enthusiastic, play with great effort, conduct yourself
appropriately, meet this opportunity with great joy.
Listen to your coaches. Be alert, play smartly, and know the signs. You are
always accountable. How you react to situations and circumstances reveals the
person you are and the person you might become.
6. IN THE MOMENT
focus on the current pitch. If you are a pitcher, what are you throwing and
where? If you are a fielder, what are you going to do if the ball is hit to
you? If you are a base runner, what are you going to do on a fly ball, line
drive, ground ball, to the right side, to the left side? If you are a batter,
what are you trying to accomplish on this pitch? If you are on the bench, how
are you helping your team be successful?
7. CONTROL
the results of your performance are not fully under your control. The other
team may be very good, or very bad. The bounces may go your way, or not. But
your behavior and approach are under your control. At the end of the game, you,
and perhaps only you, know whether you gave 100%, whether you did all you could
to help your team. Those players who did are winners; those players who did not
are losers, regardless of what the scoreboard says. Winners take care of the
things within their control, enjoy their participation, and are justifiable
proud of their effort. Losers make excuses, lose their poise readily, wallow in
self-pity, and surrender at the slightest sign of adversity.
8. LEARN
Players who are coachable are always trying to help
learn more about being successful ballplayers and people. They listen and apply
what their coaches and teachers suggest. Are you coachable?
If you are, you are a winner. If you are not, you are a loser, regardless of
what the scoreboard says.
9. POSITIVE
be enthusiastic, positive, give 100%, and understand that relentless effort in
the pursuit of excellence is its own reward. The joyous warrior exemplifies the
slogan "No Retreat & No Surrender." Win with humility and lose
with dignity.