Ruffnecks work out at Harvard University

Ruffnecks work out at Harvard University

The Ruffnecks program ended winter workouts at Harvard University the weekend of February 27-28.  The 13U and 14U Ruffnecks conducted an intersquad scrimmage, while the high school aged players went through another crisp workout of drills and concepts that prepared the players for their upcoming high school seasons.  The Harvard workouts have been part of a two month (January and February) series of workouts and clinics designed for off-season preparation, maintenance, and skill improvement.  Other sessions are held at the Ruffnecks private indoor hitting.  Ruffnecks players and candidates have committed themselves to regular pre-dawn wake-up calls and 7:00 – 9:00am Sunday morning workouts.  The 13U and 14U Ruffnecks continue their preparation for the season opener, scheduled in New Jersey March 27-28.  All the coaches and staff thank the players for their efforts in making it a terrific series of workouts at Harvard.

Second Rich Gedman Clinic Continues Sunday, March 7

The Ruffnecks program, in conjunction with former Red Sox catcher and current Worcester Tornadoes Manager Rich Gedman offer a second series of clinic sessions for pitchers and catchers.  The Clinic begins on Sunday, February 28th, immediately following the Harvard workout for the 15s, 16s, and 18s.  Registration is available on the Winter Workouts page.  Enrollment is limited to Ruffnecks players only.  The clinic is another exclusive opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season.

Immediately following the January 24th Winter Workout, players and parents in the classes of 2011 and 2012 attended a college recruiting seminar hosted by The Ruffnecks program. Guest speakers included Matt Hyde (NY Yankees), and Mike Denning, an experienced high school college guidance counselor from Noble and Greenough School. They provided valuable information, insight, and answered questions relevant to the college search and recruiting process. Coach Hyde has coached at the college level at both the University of Michigan and at Harvard. Mr. Denning is a college counselor with over ten years experience. The Ruffnecks thank both men for their generous time and expertise.