Friday, October 31, 2008

Great Job in Jupiter!!

Dear parents and players,

 

On behalf of Cangelosi Baseball, John Cangelosi, Dave Payton, Bill Copp and all the coaches involved in the WWBA Perfect Game event in Jupiter, FL, I would like to take this chance to extend our gratitude to you.

Personally, I have been a part of many great teams that were made up of great young men, and I have to say that this Cangelosi Baseball team ranks right up there with the best.  We would first like to thank the parents for making this trip enjoyable for us.  You guys are great fans, parents and friends.  You should be so proud of your sons for what they accomplished this weekend.  Making it that far in a national tournament takes not only skill and ability, but mental toughness and character.  That is a true reflection of good parenting.  We also would like to acknowledge you for sacrificing your time and hard earned money by allowing your sons to be a part of our program and giving them every opportunity to take their skills to the next level.  So to the parents, thank you, you guys are great.  We are happy to have your family be part of our “Cangelosi Family.”

Next, the players, or in the affectionate words of Cangy, Bill and Dave, the “dirtbags”.  What can I say, personally, I have developed relationships with most of you over the summer coaching with Bill, and now have gotten to know all of you this weekend.  On behalf of the entire Cangelosi Baseball organization, congratulations!  You have achieved what no other Midwest team has accomplished in this, or any other Perfect Game World Tournament.  Advancing that far was quite an accomplishment for you guys and we are very happy for you.  I hope that you never forget the experience in Florida. 

As many of you go back to your respective schools, and continue on in the classroom, and then your Junior or senior years of baseball this spring, don’t expect your friends to get all excited when you tell them about your achievements this weekend, they probably won’t get it.  It’s something that you just have to be a part of to understand. 

Finally, just remember to always carry that certain amount of “dirtbagness” around with you at all times.  What I mean by that is never be afraid to get a little dirty, or put in the extra effort no matter if it’s on the field or off.  That is what makes you guys great now, and that is what will make you even better in the future.

 

Thank you for a great experience,

The Cangelosi staff