Blount County Aces - Youth Baseball Organization

Please see the attached flyer for Aces updates.

Google Form to sign-up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Uad09Z_lkl9XQRc4BgpitCzZrSVDf-xRFEF2QlkZEfjh8g/viewform?usp=dialog

Very exciting coach and tryout updates in our latest (and hopefully last) flyer.

Signups for tryouts:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Uad09Z_lkl9XQRc4BgpitCzZrSVDf-xRFEF2QlkZEfjh8g/viewform?usp=dialog

Tryouts are here!

Please make sure you are following our page and have joined our private Facebook Group as these will be our forms of communication if we have to postpone tryouts.

9U tryouts are tonight
8U tryouts start Monday
10U & 11U start Tuesday

Follow our page, join our Facebook Group, and fill out the Form below for more information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Uad09Z_lkl9XQRc4BgpitCzZrSVDf-xRFEF2QlkZEfjh8g/viewform?usp=dialog

Please reach out if you have any questions!

James Van Antwerp
Program Director
[email protected]
907-252-0420

UPDATES:

Please reach out if you or anyone you know are interested in coaching for the Aces (more on that on the flyer).

We have a huge amount of interest in the program this year. We are going to get through tryouts then decide exactly how many teams we will have at each age group based on players/talent/coaches. We will make sure to communicate our intentions to everyone trying out as soon as possible after tryouts!

Below are the number of kids signed up for tryouts. We expect more to show up at each age group that did not fill out the Form.

8U - 18 signed up for tryouts. We expect to have (1) team, but there is a chance we do a Double-A and a Single-A team.

9U - 31 signed up for tryouts. We expect to have (2) teams. One Double-A and one Single-A.

10U - 13 signed up for tryouts. We have (1) team already that does not need players and would like to add a second team. However, WE NEED A COACH! Feel free to pass along any possible candidates.
If we can't find another 10U coach, then 10U players that are trying out will be treated as 11U players and we will keep the best 24 kids to fill those teams (again, all of this will be communicated to parents so they are in the know).

11U - 24 signed up for tryouts. We currently have (2) teams at this age group. 1 team does not need players, but our other team is holding open tryouts. There is a very good chance we add a third team to this age.

12U/13U - 7 signed up for tryouts. We are adding 13U kids to this team to see if we have enough for a combined team (I believe we will as I've had multiple people reach out about 13U).

Yes...another NEW flyer with updates lol. Trust me ChatGPT is getting sick of me, too.
When we have 20+ kids coming out for multiple age groups and significant interest in a 12U age group, then I try to accommodate those kids.
See below for updates, sign up for tryouts using the Form below, and reach out with any questions you may have!

https://forms.gle/wveVTE57RUWTN1W66

Some Aces updates:
9U - We have enough interest that we are considering a second team, so sign up and show up for tryouts!

10U - We are considering a second team here, also! We would need to find a coach, so any help there is appreciated.

If you are interested in 10U, fill out the form below and stay tuned. Most likely we will have you come to our 11U tryouts.

I want to thank you all for the interest in our program. We started the Aces last Summer as a way for kids to get on the field and get in some extra work. The program has evolved and grown now to where we have 5 teams (possibly 7 teams) and we may already have a coach lined up for 8U in 2027! We are not a religious organization, but I can tell you God has opened many doors for us as this is not where we expected to be a year ago.

We have tried to do things the right way (high-quality coaches that are high-quality men, low costs, and a family-friendly schedule) from day one and I believe that has allowed the program to grow as quickly as it has. It has been fun to watch and I am thankful to everyone involved!

Some of the dates/times for our tryouts have changed. We moved most of our tryouts sooner so that any kid who is cut will still be able to find another team to join.

If these times don't work for you but you are interested in your kid trying out, please reach out privately and we can figure out a time.

Continue to follow our page, join our Facebook Group, and fill out the Form below if you are interested in tryouts.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Uad09Z_lkl9XQRc4BgpitCzZrSVDf-xRFEF2QlkZEfjh8g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109968801490420363073

Fill out the form below, follow our Page, and join our Group if you are interested in our age groups below that will be having tryouts. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.

I have had many people reach out about older teams (12U and up). We do not currently have teams that age and the hardest part is always finding coaches. If you are interested in coaching an older team then reach out to us. We may add teams of that age coached by college kids in the future...we'll see.

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe3Uad09Z.../viewform...

We found our 9U coach! Thank you to Jason Hammontree for taking on the role of Head Coach. Jason coached at Heritage Middle School and brings the coaching experience/baseball knowledge we were looking for.

I've known the Hammontrees a few years as I coached their oldest in basketball and youngest in baseball. Jason is a great guy that fits into the mold of our current coaches that are great coaches on the field and someone kids can look up to off of the field.

See below regarding information on our summer tryouts.

Also, have a big need right now as an organization for a Head Coach of our boys moving up to 9U in the Fall.

We have a great group of kids and families, and we have a couple of assistant coaches, but we need a Head Coach for these boys.

If you are interested or know anyone who may be interested, please reach out.

Feel free to reach out about tryouts for all of our teams or any questions you may have regarding our program.

James Van Antwerp
Program Director
907-252-0420