Dear Player Sponsor,
We are asking for your support. Travel baseball has exploded all over the United States, allowing college coaches and professional scouts to see a large number of prospects, in a short period of time, such as showcases and tournaments. Virtually all players who move on to college or professional baseball have played some form of travel baseball throughout their high school careers.
Unfortunately, baseball is severely underfunded. Over the last twenty years, the cost of travel baseball has skyrocketed. If it were not for the good-will of sponsors, many players who are now playing at the next level would not have the opportunity. Thousands of players have missed out on opportunities due to the rising expense. Multi-million dollar facilities are popping up across the country. Colleges and professional stadiums are routinely used to host games, and charge accordingly. Not to mention the cost of professional quality coaching, equipment, uniforms, insurance, the list goes on and on. There are now players who only will play if they can “fill-in”, and play on multiple teams, hoping to avoid expense. This is unfair to the player many times, due to inconsistent coaching. The “show and go” mentality is hurting baseball players, and undermines the development process. There are teams willing to use players up or even put them in harm's way, if they are not accountable to a team that cares, builds a relationship, works with them, and helps promote them to the next level.
The implications of playing with a quality club with a track record of success can mean the difference between moving on with a baseball scholarship, walking on, or not going to college at all. We constantly harp on the importance of academics, and character. We want the best. We’ve had hundreds of players move on to play college baseball, including a College World Series MVP, and multiple draft picks. We are looking to support the next wave of stars from the midlands of South Carolina and surrounding areas. With your support we can help facilitate players through training and exposure needed in today’s game to give them their best chance at moving to the next level. The impact of your support is more important than you know!
We need your help to continue to support and facilitate the next player’s opportunity to develop into the player he can become, and receive the support needed to continue to play baseball after high school. It is literally a dream come true for players. We don’t want families to be burdened, or restricted to access to quality baseball if the player has the makeup and character to move on to college baseball, a step that is life-changing for anyone. In these difficult times even the smallest amount of support can go a long way in easing a potential burden. It is especially appreciated on signing day! Thank you for your time and consideration, and God Bless You!
Will Nobles
Carolina Combat Baseball Club
www.carolinacombat.org
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