2008 Woodie Awards
Club Baseball Set for Spring Debut
Elie Goldberg
Issue date: 2/15/05 Section: Sports
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Among the double-fisted handful of sports that Yeshiva offers, Athletic Director Dr. Jonathan Halpert noticed one glaring omission: baseball, America's national pastime, has always been noticeably absent.
During intersession, Halpert sent out an e-mail to all undergraduate students in order to determine the level of student interest in starting a baseball program on the club level at Yeshiva. Halpert asked for experienced students who have previously played hardball and wanted to continue their careers at Yeshiva to respond to his appeal. Approximately 35 people responded to the message, which proved a decent response considering the e-mail was sent out during vacation.
On February 1, a week after students returned from break, Halpert hosted a meeting for interested players. Due to unanticipated workloads and a rumored grueling practice schedule, only about twenty people showed up to the forty-five minute inaugural meeting. Although the number slimmed quite a bit from the initial reply, if those in attendance remain committed to the team, there will be enough manpower to keep the baseball team afloat.
Halpert introduced Norman Wringle, the man who will coach the club team. Wringle has over thirty years of coaching experience and has even helped produce a few professional baseball players. Halpert and Wringle both stressed the utmost importance of dedication and commitment on the part of the students.
As difficult as it is for some students to add an extra-curricular activity to their existing coursework, the practice schedule for the club baseball team only exacerbates the situation. The practices, which are to be held three times a week, are scheduled to begin at 6:45 in the morning.
At Tuesday's meeting, Halpert reiterated that if not enough guys were willing to wake up early for practice then the opportunity to have a Yeshiva baseball team would be lost. Also, to avoid practicing in the snow, the team would have to hold practice indoors for some time in the friendly confines of the Max Stern Athletic Center. Coach Wringle assured the players that he does have experience practicing indoors, and, with a little assistance from baby powder, the players will even be able to slide on the gym floor.
During intersession, Halpert sent out an e-mail to all undergraduate students in order to determine the level of student interest in starting a baseball program on the club level at Yeshiva. Halpert asked for experienced students who have previously played hardball and wanted to continue their careers at Yeshiva to respond to his appeal. Approximately 35 people responded to the message, which proved a decent response considering the e-mail was sent out during vacation.
On February 1, a week after students returned from break, Halpert hosted a meeting for interested players. Due to unanticipated workloads and a rumored grueling practice schedule, only about twenty people showed up to the forty-five minute inaugural meeting. Although the number slimmed quite a bit from the initial reply, if those in attendance remain committed to the team, there will be enough manpower to keep the baseball team afloat.
Halpert introduced Norman Wringle, the man who will coach the club team. Wringle has over thirty years of coaching experience and has even helped produce a few professional baseball players. Halpert and Wringle both stressed the utmost importance of dedication and commitment on the part of the students.
As difficult as it is for some students to add an extra-curricular activity to their existing coursework, the practice schedule for the club baseball team only exacerbates the situation. The practices, which are to be held three times a week, are scheduled to begin at 6:45 in the morning.
At Tuesday's meeting, Halpert reiterated that if not enough guys were willing to wake up early for practice then the opportunity to have a Yeshiva baseball team would be lost. Also, to avoid practicing in the snow, the team would have to hold practice indoors for some time in the friendly confines of the Max Stern Athletic Center. Coach Wringle assured the players that he does have experience practicing indoors, and, with a little assistance from baby powder, the players will even be able to slide on the gym floor.