http://community.active.com/community/sports/softball/generaldiscussion?view=discussions Most recent forum messages en Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:27:23 GMT Jive SBS 4.5.5.2 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2012-08-24T21:27:23Z en http://community.active.com/message/1256635?tstart=0#1256635 <!-- [DocumentBodyStart:4d787f1e-cbbc-4969-b0bf-49fd15f93ed0] --><div class="jive-rendered-content"><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 1.22em; color: #ff0000;">The MLAB Houston Lightning are under new management and are actively looking for 10U players!!!</span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 19px; line-height: 22px;">EXPERIENCED PITCHERS and CATCHERS NEEDED!!!</span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 16px; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; min-;"><span style="font-size: 19px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;"><br/></span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">We are looking for strong dedicated players that are willing and ready to take their game to new heights.&#160; We are not just looking for the best players at this moment.&#160; We are looking for players that are ready, willing and able to put forth the effort to become the next great player.&#160; This will also take the time, dedication and support of the parents as well.</span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;"><br/></span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">If you and your daughter is ready to step things up to the next level come on out!!!</span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;"><br/></span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">TRYOUTS are being held August 25th at 10:00AM</span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em; text-decoration: underline;">MLAB is located at 3332 Spring Stuebner Rd. in Spring, TX</span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em; text-decoration: underline;"><br style="line-height: 1.22em;"/></span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">MLAB has had a long standing history of success with their travel baseball program and decided in Feb of 2012 to expand their focus into softball. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">After only 5 months of playing together our 2012 10U team was able to finish 4th at the USFA Western Nationals this past July.</span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;"><br/></span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 16px; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">The Lightning have their own private indoor training facility and practice field in addition to an experienced and dedicated coaching staff.&#160; </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">At MLAB we do not believe in the win at all cost approach to coaching.&#160; This leaves players frustrated and discouraged.&#160; </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">Instead, we focus on providing each of our players with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in the game.&#160; </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">With that, WINNING will take care of itself.&#160; We take great pride in ensuring that our players whether baseball or softball are taught the proper skills and fundamentals they need to be successful not only at this level but also as they advance their young careers.</span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 16px; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;"><br style="line-height: 1.22em;"/></span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">For the 2012/2013 season we plan to compete in multiple tournaments in and around the Houston area.</span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">In addition, our goal is to compete in the USFA World Series tournament located in Panama City, Fl in July of 2013.</span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;"><br/></span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">If you have any questions or would like more information on tryouts, </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">contact</span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;"><span style="line-height: 1.22em;">Corey Houghton at 832-217-5048 or by email at</span><a class="jive-link-email-small" href="mailto:lightning02.coach@yahoo.com" style="padding-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 17px; line-height: 1.22em; color: #355491; zoom: 1;">lightning02.coach@yahoo.com</a><span style="line-height: 1.22em;">.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">You can also find us online at www.houstonlightning02.com</span></p><p style="background-color: #eef4f9; line-height: 1.22em; color: #000000; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;">LIKE us today on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HoustonLightningSoftball</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.22em;"><br/></span></p></div><!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:4d787f1e-cbbc-4969-b0bf-49fd15f93ed0] --> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:27:23 GMT guest http://community.active.com/message/1256635?tstart=0#1256635 2012-08-24T21:27:23Z 8 months, 3 weeks ago 0