BATS II

Yes we are still practicing and going strong. 

The following teams and coaches are participating in the 2010 BLUEGRASS STATE GAMES:
     Bluegrass Bats Team II -- Coach Ryan Smith
     Dragons Lax (South Oldham) -- Coach Pete Murphy
     Dunbar High School -- Coach Don Mitchell, Coordinator Evan Goldey
     Lafayette High School -- Coach Tim Jones, Coordinator Van Ingram
     Northern Kentucky Warriors -- Coach TJ Burns
     Tates Creek High School -- Coach Andy Tarter

The Bluegrass Bats II and Bluegrass Bats Developmental teams are proud to officially invite the players listed below. The coaching staff is excited with the level of talent we’ve seen come to try out.  We look forward to developing and showcasing a strong Kentucky Lacrosse Bluegrass Bats Team! Our goal is to develop and hone your Lacrosse skills while having fun working together.   There will be a second Tryout – Thursday July 1st – 7:30-9:00pm at The Bats Field. This second tryout will accommodate players who could not make the first tryout and players on the Developmental team looking to elevate their status to Bats II. There is a one time tryout fee of $10 per player. If you have already tried out once and paid your fee your second tryout is covered. 

 Bats II and Bats Developmental practices are 7:30-9:00pm Monday & Thursday at the Bats Field.  1st Practice - Thursday July 1st – 7:30-9:00pm   Please feel free to contact me directly on my cell at 502.472.1026 or via email bluegrassbats2@gmail.com  

Regards, Coach Smith 

Tournaments Bluegrass State Cup Tournament - Lexington, KY  June 17th & June 18th Cherrybomb Tournament -    Traverse City ,MI        July 30th – 31st – August 1st   Kent State Tournament -     Kent, OH                     November 13th & 14th  

                            Attack
Chad Thornberry
 Alex Lott
 Evan Karal
Casey Proffitt
 Justin Goldner
                            Midfield
Reed Oliver
 Travis Held
Kevin Gorton
Colin Mackin
 Stephen Lott
Zack Flynn
Jake Harris
 Derrick Mourely
Alex Edlin
Weber Seay 
                          Defense
Phil Havira
Mitchell Abel
Ryan McCauley
 Grant Bowling
Killian Wengler
Cameron Book
 Goalie
Kendall Piscitelli
 Cole Hancock 

DEVELOPMENTAL 
                       Attack
 Michael Lyons
Garrison Bullock
 Brett Powell
 Wes Faulkner
Riley Shirrell

                       Midfield
 Brad Flynn
William Benefiel
 Ricky Killeen
Austin Morrow  
                      Defense
Brennan Niehoff
 Kris Thienaman
Chris Miller
                      Goalie
 Kendall Piscitelli
 Cole Hancock  

The Bluegrass Bats are excited to announce the introduction of Bats II and a Bats developmental team. Athletes from Kentucky High schools coming together to develop, promote, and showcase Kentucky Lacrosse. Our values include good sportsmanship, teamwork, fun, and leadership. Bats LAX is dedicated to honoring the game of Lacrosse. We expect parents, players and coaches to conduct themselves as examples to all.

While Bats I is primarily aimed at the recruiting aspect for older players, Bats II is geared toward the development of younger players. Our main goal is to focus on the overall development of the high school player. We are hoping to go to two tournaments this summer and one tournament this fall. Tentatively we are planning on playing in the Bluegrass state games in Lexington, Ky and the Cherry Bomb Tournament July 30th weekend in Traverse City Michigan. The fall tournament is Kent State Fall LAX tournament on November 7th. Practices will be held at the Bats field on Monday and Thursday nights.

Why Bats why now? A second team and a developmental team have been a shared vision of the founders Wayne Herner and Phil Fackler since the club’s inception in 2008. Lacrosse is booming and the skill level will continue to increase with more opportunities to develop the individual player.

Tryouts will be held Thursday, June 24th following the Bats practice at 7:30 at the Bats field on Lagrange Rd. Sign-ins between 7:30-7:45 with tryouts beginning promptly at 7:45. There is a $10 fee tryout fee. Upcoming freshman are welcome to tryout. Once you make the team, there is a $300 fee. This covers uniforms, field expenses, administrative costs (i.e. insurance), and other fees that arise. You get to keep the soft goods all to match the current Bats team. New matching Bats helmets have been ordered for use during the season. Costs per tournament range based on the distance.

We look forward to seeing you Thursday!!

Leaping Bat tusi......What a super turnout for tryouts.  Over 35 batletes were there showcasing their talent.   We had a beautiful evening of lacrosse that demonstrated that many good Laxers are still eager to play and develop.  The BAT II team will be announced in a couple of days and will gear up to have a fun summer of lacrosse.