Goose Creek Storm Baseball

02/04/2025

Just wanted to make a post to let people know there are no active Storm teams in any age group at the moment. If anything changes, we will post something here.

10/15/2023

Body Language says more than you think!😉

Body Language

It plays a significant role in how you communicate with your opponents, teammates, college coaches, and fans in the stands.

Here are 4️⃣ ideas why negative body language can be detrimental to your success as a player.

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1️⃣Your teammates will think you are selfish

Baseball is a individual game played within a team structure, and it's crucial to support and rely on one another.

Negative body language, like throwing your hands up in frustration after a teammate's mistake or sulking when things don't go your way, can make your teammates feel like you're only concerned about yourself.

This can lead to a lack of trust, hindering our ability to work together effectively.

2️⃣College Coaches will think you can't handle adversity

College coaches are constantly evaluating not just your physical skills but also your mental and emotional resilience.

When you display negative body language, it suggests that you struggle to handle adversity and high-pressure situations.

Baseball is a sport filled with ups and downs, and coaches want players who can stay cool under pressure and bounce back from setbacks.

Your body language can either attract or deter coaches from offering you opportunities

3️⃣Your opponents will think they have the upper hand

When you exhibit negative body language, such as slumping shoulders, a defeated posture, or visible frustration, it sends a clear signal to your opponents that you are not in control or confident.

They can use this to their advantage, capitalizing on your vulnerability.

Confidence in baseball is a powerful weapon, and displaying negativity can hand it over to the other team.

4️⃣You give fans the wrong impression of your character

Remember that when you step onto the field, you're not just playing for yourself and your team; you're also representing your community and the sport of baseball as a whole.

Negative body language can create a negative impression on random parents/fans in the stands.

People watching the game might form opinions about your character based on how you handle adversity and interact with your teammates.

It's essential to leave a positive impression both as an athlete and as a person

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That's it!

In review, body language plays a significant role in the perception of you as a player

By displaying poor body language:

- Your teammates will think you are selfish
- College Coaches will think you can't handle adversity
- Your opponents will think they have the upper hand
- You give fans the wrong impression of your character

07/21/2023

We have spots available for our 14u team! Reach out to Nic Ranly (843-270-9896/[email protected]) or direct message us for a private tryout.

07/21/2023

Tryouts Cancelled!

07/21/2023

We are hosting tryouts for our 13u team! Come out on 8/26 and 8/27, 6:30pm at AC Corcoran Elementary School (8585 Vistavia Rd North Charleston, SC 29406). Questions about our 13u team? You can direct message us or contact Coach Brian (843-513-4123).

05/26/2023

10U Storm earned their first set of rings last weekend! We went 1-1 in pool play, and earned the #1 seed in the Silver bracket. Unfortunately, championship games were rained out, and we did not get to play it out, so the tournament was closed out with the final rankings. Either way, we were locked into the championship game and in a good position to win it all! Excited to see these guys play throughout the summer!

05/08/2023

Proud of the 2023 Goose Creek Storm baseball team. 1st tournament of the season. Competed hard all weekend at Shipyard Park! Went 3 and 1 on the field. I like the look of this team. Looking forward to the rest of the summer season.

04/02/2023

12u Storm had there first tournament of the season this weekend. Saturday was tough going 0-2. Sunday we came to play and out scored our opponents 26-4. Going 2-0 to win our bracket! In the first game, we were led by Landon Wallace. He pitched the 3 inning complete game and had a 3 run HR! In the second game, Landon Goetz dominated on the mound with 6IP, 0 BB, and 12 Ks. He also had 3RBIs in the game. Couldn’t be prouder of how this team continues to grow and believe in themselves, and each other. Great job, Storm!

03/07/2023

STORM family & baseball world please say a prayer for one of our former players. Brock is a great kid with a great family. He’s a fighter. So I know he’ll keep fighting but we can help him fight with prayer. Sending love & prayers to Brock & his family.

02/19/2023