LION'S ALL-STAR SERIES
Congratulations to Ryan Dainty who played for the Metro East Lion's All-Star team. Ryan is the first Blaine Bengal selected since 2003 and the thirteenth in school history. The Lion's All-Star Series featured the best players in the state of Minnesota and was played June 24-26th in Chaska, Minnesota. Ryan went 3 for 5 during the weekend with a single, double, home run and 5 RBI. Ryan's dedication to his off season training played a major role in his success as a senior at Blaine High School. His countless hours of repitition in both the batting cage and soft toss tunnels combined with strength, speed and core training were all reasons why Ryan enjoyed a great season for the Blaine Bengals.
Jake Sorenson 2010 Coon Rapids 11 yr old all star
"As Alex Wilkey, Jake Sorenson and Logan Rezac's baseball coach, I was extremely happy they attended an off season training program with Joe Boyce. From their swing mechanics to their sound fundamentals in the field, it was a pleasure to watch these boys perform. The boys were extremely familiar with some of the one handed swing drills the team did (a direct result of performing these same drills with Joe during the off season), and demonstrated to the team both the purpose of the drill and the proper form to execute the drill. I was really impressed with the form fielding these boys displayed. The footwork and body placement was top notch and one could really tell they had practiced it many times. Most importantly, these boys looked like they enjoyed doing the drills and it wasn't work to them. I would highly recommend any baseball player that wants to improve his/her game, attend an off season training program with Joe Boyce."
Dave Sorenson, Coach - 2010 Coon Rapids/Andover American Little League 11 year old State Champs
Alex Wilkey 2010 Coon Rapids 11 yr old all star (HR trot)
From my perspective the training that helped them the most was hitting and fielding. Your attention to detail and one on one coaching ensures all reps are value added reps. It's the difference between productive practice and non-productive practice. I tell Alex and other kids I have coached to practice like a champion. Training with you is an integral part of that.
Hitting-the way you break down the swing into steps (hands, step, turn, finish) makes it easy for the kids to learn and retain the essential parts of a solid baseball swing. In addition, the different hitting stations (balance beam, tee work with and without resistance, soft toss, live hitting) provide the necessary reps in different settings to reinforce and set the muscle memory so the kids just naturally swing in the proper fashion.
Fielding-again breaking down the essential functions of proper fielding into steps (body position, glove position, hand position, elbow up to throw, foot work) makes it easier for the kids to learn. By incorporating a number of different fielding drills, the kids stay focused, have fun and learn how to become better ball players.
Finally, your positive attitude and demeanor with the kids makes the sessions fun, and increases the players confidence.
Rob Wilkey
Logan (Razor) Rezac 2010 Coon Rapids 11 yr. old all star
The 2010 baseball season for my son, Logan Rezac, proved to be the most rewarding season yet and it all began with pre-season training with Joe Boyce. Joe's small group training enabled Logan and his teammates, Jake Sorenson and Alex Wilke to refine their baseball skills at a personal level, transfer those skills to the field and become significant contributors to their American Little League All Star team clinching the MN State Championship this past August!! Joe's knowledge and ability to connect and produce results proved to be so valuable for the boys. The individualized attention Joe gave to Logan, Jake and Alex allowed the boys to get the maximum training out of the pre-season time put in. Logan is looking forward to his continued pre-season training with Joe and is enthusiastic about continuing to strengthen his specific baseball skills. We would highly recommend Joe's training to any player who has the desire to take it to the next level!!
Terri Rezac
Charles Roskowiak 2010 Coon Rapids 12 yr old all star
(1st Home Run)
Charles had two goals for the 2010 Little League season: hit his first homerun, and earn a spot on the Coon Rapids American All-Star team. His offseason workouts with Joe Boyce played a big role in helping him achieve both.
Joe's use of video analysis showed Charles ways to refine his mechanics. Progressive hitting drills and tailored direction helped him generate more power and consistency. Repetition and positive feedback from Joe resulted in a very disciplined and confident approach to hitting. Charles' batting average soared, and he was able to hit 7 homeruns, including 2 during District All-Star play.
Joe's patience and attention to detail helped make 2010 a very memorable year for Charles, and he is looking forward to continuing work with Joe into the future!
Don Roskowiak