Cherry Bomb Bat Team gear up for tournament in Traverse City. The 2nd Annual Cherry Bomb tournament has over 60 teams this year. The Bats and Bats II teams will converge on Traverse City to leave a Bat Mark on the Winter Water Wonderland. This will end the 2010 Summer Schedule for the BlueGrass Bats.
Over 1,200 lacrosse players from six states and Canada will be
converging on the event, with over 60 teams representing Michigan,
Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Texas and Ontario signed up. Some
3,600 lacrosse fans are expected to attend the event, presented by
Warrior Lacrosse and directed by Steven Edwards of Cherry Bomb Lacrosse.
In its second year, the Cherry Bomb has doubled in size from a year
ago and brings a competitive championship atmosphere for the
participants, aged 11-18. Each team is guaranteed six games at one hour
each in the event, which takes place on 10 manicured fields all at one
scenic location.
The event is held in Traverse City, Michigan, which is one of the
top vacation destinations in the Midwest, surrounded by the crystal
blue waters of Lake Michigan and drenched in natural beauty.
Bats win Lax-N-ati to defend title. An exciting series of games found the Bats defending their title at the 2010 Lax-N-ati tiki tournament. This qualifies them for the Dick's National Championship in Tampa January 2011.
We had a great turnout for the Bat II team, many great players showed up to showcase their skills. Bat II team listed on the BAT II page. Thanks to all the coaches for their assistance in this endeavor.
Bats Defend crown at Lax-N-ati and earn bid to Dick's National Championship in Tampa. See News Section for details.
Check out he news section for latest info regarding our Rutgers trip.
Be sure and check out the news section for latest info.
It was Bat-Hot, and not just the weather. This was the best talent we have seen in quite a while, all competing on the same field to make the Summer Bat Team. It was an exciting and exhausting 3 hours of tryouts and difficult decision making. Many schools represented including: KCD, Collegiate, Trinity, Manual, St. X, Greenwood, Covington Catholic, Lexington Catholic, Sayre, Lafayette, and Cathedral. Our 4 Bat teams are set for the Rutgers MVP, Lax-n-Ati, Gait Cup, and Cherry Bomb. Due to the Bats recognition of family time, down time (so as not to burn out our young Batlings), vacations, financial constraints, camps, and so forth we have formulated Bat teams that hopefully meet accomodate the family. If you dare, go to the Our Team section to see who are Bat teams are and where they are traveling..... Fear the BAT
The BAT Signal worked....It brought players that want to take their game to the next level. We have an exciting and challenging schedule for the 2010 summer. We are heading into our second summer season and we guarantee some tremendous lacrosse experience. Tryouts were May 23rd (Sunday) at the Bat Field. Coach Schroeder and his assistant coaches held a 3 hour tryout to fill our roster of 25. Alternates will also be selected and will play. Of course the Bat Philosophy is to help keep high school players continue developing with the aim to play in college. We will be attending the Rutgers MVP, Gait Cup, Lax-N-ati, and Cherry Bomb this summer. Typically, not every Bat can make all the tournaments, so we need sharp ready to play alternates to be on hand. Since our goal is to provide playing opportunities, Bats are not discouraged to attend camps or play with other travel teams if they feel it will boost their recruitment opportunities. Go Bats!
The BlueGrass Bats are primed for the 2010 season. Coach Pete Schroeder has taken the helm this season and will provide the best opportunities to enhance your Lacrosse Experience and recruiting possibilities. Pete Schroeder is in his 10th year of coaching boys high school lacrosse in Louisville, KY. He is the head coach at Trinity High School and the executive director of Rocksteady Lacrosse. Rock Steady Lacrosse is a new lacrosse instruction service for boys lacrosse players ages 12-18 in the Louisville area. Instruction is led by coach Pete Schroeder.
Call/txt: 502.608.7164 Email: pete@schroeder.net rocksteadylacrosse.blogspot.com Coach Schroeder played collegiately in D2 at Kutztown University of PA & also for his father at Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington, NJ. Our schedule is geared to be demanding, exciting, and proven to put us in front of some of the best college coaches in the U.S.
" I really appreciate all of the work Coach Purdie has put into the Bats. To start the team from scratch & take them to the Dick's Tournament of Champions in 18 months is an extraordinary effort. I'm grateful that he gave me a chance to be an assistant during these exciting times for the Bats.
I'm really looking forward to the opportunity to build on the success of the Bats, and to continue working with all of our great players & parents as the Bats seek out new challenges this summer."
Fear the Bat in 2010!
Thanks, Coach Pete
Congratulations to the Fall Bats that competed in the Dicks National Elite High School Championship in Tampa. We finished ranked 20th, not bad for playing without our full roster. More details in the news section. Go Bats.
Against MD. Fireballs
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle. "The Art of War"
Cherry Bomb Bat Team gear up for tournament in Traverse City. The 2nd Annual Cherry Bomb tournament has over 60 teams this year. The Bats and Bats II teams will converge on Traverse City to leave a Bat Mark on the Winter Water Wonderland. This will end the 2010 Summer Schedule for the BlueGrass 
Bats win Lax-N-ati to defend title. An exciting series of games found the Bats defending their title at the 2010 Lax-N-ati tiki tournament. This qualifies them for the Dick's National Championship in Tampa January 2011. 
We had a great turnout for the Bat II team, many great players showed up to showcase their skills. Bat II team listed on the BAT II page. Thanks to all the coaches for their assistance in this endeavor. 
Bats Defend crown at Lax-N-ati and earn bid to Dick's National Championship in Tampa. See News Section for details. 
It was Bat-Hot, and not just the weather. This was the best talent we have seen in quite a while, all competing on the same field to make the Summer Bat Team. It was an exciting and exhausting 3 hours of tryouts and difficult decision making. Many schools represented including: KCD, Collegiate, Trinity, Manual, St. X, Greenwood, Covington Catholic, Lexington Catholic, Sayre, Lafayette, and Cathedral. Our 4 Bat teams are set for the Rutgers MVP, Lax-n-Ati, Gait Cup, and Cherry Bomb. Due to the Bats recognition of family time, down time (so as not to burn out our young Batlings), vacations, financial constraints, camps, and so forth we have formulated Bat teams that hopefully meet accomodate the family. If you dare, go to the Our Team section to see who are Bat teams are and where they are traveling..... Fear the BAT
The BAT Signal worked....It brought players that want to take their game to the next level. We have an exciting and challenging schedule for the 2010 summer. We are heading into our second summer season and we guarantee some tremendous lacrosse experience. Tryouts were May 23rd (Sunday) at the Bat Field. Coach Schroeder and his assistant coaches held a 3 hour tryout to fill our roster of 25. Alternates will also be selected and will play. Of course the Bat Philosophy is to help keep high school players continue developing with the aim to play in college. We will be attending the Rutgers MVP, Gait Cup, Lax-N-ati, and Cherry Bomb this summer. Typically, not every Bat can make all the tournaments, so we need sharp ready to play alternates to be on hand. Since our goal is to provide playing opportunities, Bats are not discouraged to attend camps or play with other travel teams if they feel it will boost their recruitment opportunities. Go Bats!
The BlueGrass Bats are primed for the 2010 season. Coach Pete Schroeder has taken the helm this season and will provide the best opportunities to enhance your Lacrosse Experience and recruiting possibilities. Pete Schroeder is in his 10th year of coaching boys high school lacrosse in Louisville, KY. He is the head coach at Trinity High School and the executive director of Rocksteady Lacrosse. Rock Steady Lacrosse is a new lacrosse instruction service for boys lacrosse players ages 12-18 in the Louisville area. Instruction is led by coach Pete Schroeder.
