(#40) This photo album of memories is an on-going page. Check back often for updates. You might see somebody you know. (Best views on computer screen or tablet). This ring was loaded with championships; state, region, district & a JUCO World Series 1989 State Championship Chris Maloney, Joe Gibbon, Rick Clarke. Mississippi Sports Hall of … Continue reading Photo Memories
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Success Principles, Part 2
(#39) More stuff that worked. Our 8 Laws of Learning the Game: Explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, and repetition. "Repetition of the same physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic response." Our Game Plan for Success: To compete at the highest level possible on each pitch of … Continue reading Success Principles, Part 2
The Catch
(#38) In 2022, Pearl River became the second Mississippi Community College to win a national championship in baseball. And for the 24 times that Mississippi JUCOs have reached the ultimate goal of playing in the World Series, I want every one to remember that no one did it, until Hinds Community College did it first, … Continue reading The Catch
The Hitter’s Game Plan
(#37) Over many years, here's what our Hitter's Game Plan developed into. 2 approaches and 2 actions. Hitting is timing and timing means getting the barrel of the bat in the right place at the right time. "Repetition of the same physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic response." … Continue reading The Hitter’s Game Plan
Success Principles
(#36) Here are some of the success principles that worked pretty well for the Raiders and Eagles over the years. Our baseball program will be built on this foundation: Discipline, consistency, and sound fundamentals. The essential attitudes for our success will be: Discipline, confidence, motivation, and determination. Our motto: Striving for Baseball Excellence Our philosophy: … Continue reading Success Principles
Rip’s Ford Accordian
(#35) During the spring of 1989, we had returned late on Sunday night after winning Hinds' first Region 23 Tournament in Meridian. We were traveling in a 15 passenger school van that I parked in front of what used to be called the Visitor's Quarters on the west side of Joe Renfroe Stadium where our … Continue reading Rip’s Ford Accordian
Old School
(#34) Here's something you don't see any more. Hinds was playing in D2 District E Playoffs in 1994 against Chattahoochee Valley Community College at the University of West Alabama in Livingston, Alabama. Our three starting pitchers, David Townsend, Chad Bradford, and Eric Bock each pitched complete games in the three game series. Townsend pitched 9 … Continue reading Old School
Stan the Man
(#33) I specifically remember two shots that Stan Prewitt hit when he was our great shortstop and leader at Magnolia Academy from 1977 through 1979. He hit more than two shots in his career, but these two are ingrained in my mind decades later. One was a line drive off Tim Schutz, a hard throwing … Continue reading Stan the Man
Cock-Eyed Junior
(#32) This is one of the many great stories from the 1999 season when Hinds suffered through a long regular season, got better along the way, qualified for the Region 23, Division II tournament by winning just enough of the right games, set some new goals, and went on a historic playoff run most teams … Continue reading Cock-Eyed Junior
It Only Takes One
(#31) It was the “Shot Heard ‘Round our World” and will be talked about around Raymond and Wesson for years to come. It's a memory that will be played over and over... Daniel Tackett's 3-run homer hit deep into the night with two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning that led Hinds to … Continue reading It Only Takes One
Rick Clarke's Diary of a Mad Baseball Coach 