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Oakland Tribune, Oct 30, 2008 by Anonymous

BASEBALL

-- Games needed: Fremont High is looking for home and away games for the 2009 season. Call Eugene Denard at 510-472-3768.

-- Clinic: San Leandro High will be having a clinic for all high school students on Saturdays through Nov. 1, 9-11 a.m. at San Leandro High. Cost is $20 per session. College coaches, minor league players as well as ex-players will be on hand. Bring glove, cleats and a hat. Contact coach Rod Battle 510-693-2027 for more info.

BASKETBALL

-- Attles School of Basketball: ASB is offering classes for kids ages 10-14 on Fridays from 6-8 p.m. Classes are $30 per student with multiple session discounts available. Classes are limited on a first come/first served basis to the first 30 students. To enroll call 510- 273-9095.

-- Excellence in Basketball: For 6th-12th grade boys looking to take their game to the next level. Multi-sport athlete are welcome. Better players may play up a level and scholarships are available for hardship cases. Sign-ups are under way for spring, summer and fall seasons. Call 925-736-8741.

COACHING OPENINGS

-- College Prep: Opening for assistant boys and girls basketball coaches. Applicants must have experience in coaching at the high school or college level, positive and professional attitudes, and have flexible afternoon and evening schedules. Valid California driver's license; CPR and first-aid training preferred (or willingness to gain proficiency); Interested candidates should contact Assistant AD Duane McNeil at duane_mcneil@college-prep.org or 510-652-0111 ex 242.

-- St. Mary's: Opening for head baseball coach/program director. Responsibilities including scheduling preseason games for JV and varsity teams, administrative duties and managing coaches and entire program. Contact athletic director Manny Nodar at mnodar@stmchs.org or 510-559-6218.

MISCELLANEOUS

-- OAL seeks sponsorships: The Oakland Athletic League is seeking sponsorships to help cover athletic costs. The league has an immediate need for scoreboards and is also looking for sponsors for fields, uniforms and championship events. To assist, contact commissioner Michael Moore Sr. at Michael.Moore@ousd.k12.ca.us or 510-879-8311.

-- Piedmont Sports Hall of Fame: Is currently soliciting nominations for the Class of 2009 inductees. Athlete nominees are selection upon following criteria: graduate of Piedmont and attended for at least two years, graduated at least five years ago, excelled in athletics and demonstrated integrity, character, citizenship, success, leadership and community involvement during high school career and beyond. Coach and administrator nominees should adhere to the same characteristics and should no longer be a coach or administrator at Piedmont. Booster and community members must have resided in Piedmont for a significant number of years and demonstrated support for the athletic program. Nominations can be sent to PSHOF, 209 Palm Dr., Piedmont 94610, attention Chris Lavdiotis and will be accepted through January 2009. Nominations should list athletic, scholastic and community achievements of the nominee and must be signed by nominating individual.

-- Phil Adams: Phil Adams Athletic Scholarship Concierge service currently has 27 online banner opportunities for East Bay small businesses and companies that want to increase their online exposure. Also, upload your highlight video for free at www.paascs.com. Adams also does isolated footage for high school athletes. For more information contact Phil Adams at 510-483-5773 or visit www.paascs.com.

-- Fundamentals First Skills clinics: Clinics in both baseball and football for ages 12 and under on Saturdays from 8-9 a.m. at King Estates Middle School (8251 Fontaine St.) in Oakland. Contact Derrick Nesbitt at 510-290-6726 for more information.

SOFTBALL

-- 14U Sorcerer's: Girls fastpitch team is having tryouts for the summer 2009 season on Nov. 15 and Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Olympic High School (2730 Salvio St, Concord). For more information contact Kiko at 925-207-0215 or kghitter@aol.com or visit www.sorcerer-softball.com.

-- 12U and 10U Sorcerer's: 12U fastpitch team is having tryouts for the summer 2009 season Nov. 16 and Nov. 23. Pitchers and catchers from 9-10 a.m., position players from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information contactt Mike at 707-628-2020 or Anthony at 707- 452-0428. 10U team is having tryouts on same days for pitchers and catchers from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and position players from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.. For more information, contact Ricky Rojas at rickyrojas10@aim.com or 707-689-7114. All tryouts are at Olympic High School (2730 Salvio St, Concord).

-- Jinx 16U: Girls fastpitch team is having tryouts for the fall season. If interested contact Kristi at 510-289-0462 or jinxsb@comcast.net. Visit www.jinxsoftball.com.

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