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Here is an update to my post: Since writing this post yesterday I have been informed that Lamar University expects to have a softball complex finished in time for the start of the 2015 season.  Evidently the architecture firm of BRW has designed the complex and conceptual views can be seen here:   [Hidden Content]   However no ground breaking has taken place yet to my knowledge.

Where is Lamar University's softball complex?   Here in Southeast Texas we are fortunate to have a rich history of producing talented athletes.  We are proud of our local talent and we enjoy watching that talent perform in sports such as football, baseball, basketball, volleyball and even golf to name a few.   Add fastpitch softball to that list.   Our area high schools and select/travel teams produce an impressive list of softball players every year.  It would be great if some of those young ladies would choose to further their playing careers here at home where family and friends could readily cheer them on.   Southeast Texas' own Lamar University is a place where that could happen.  But while thankfully Lamar has in recent years reinstated fastpitch softball to its menu of women's sports, their successful softball program still has no home or stadium. That is unbelievable.  Can you imagine a NCAA division 1 softball program without a state of the art softball complex, much less a simple practice field?  Can you imagine how hard this must make the coaches’ job of recruiting?  I understand a location near Vincent-Beck stadium and the soccer complex has been selected.  I also understand that building plans are complete but still there is no hint of construction.   How can we expect our local softball players to elect to stay and play for a program without a home?  All of Southeast Texas needs to step to the plate and do what it takes to help build this softball program a complex we can all be proud of.   All of the above is solely my personal opinion and no harm is meant towards any individual or institution. David Nelson

Where is Lamar University's softball complex?   Here in Southeast Texas we are fortunate to have a rich history of producing talented athletes.  We are proud of our local talent and we enjoy watching that talent perform in sports such as football, baseball, basketball, volleyball and even golf to name a few.   Add fastpitch softball to that list.   Our area high schools and select/travel teams produce an impressive list of softball players every year.  It would be great if some of those young ladies would choose to further their playing careers here at home where family and friends could readily cheer them on.   Southeast Texas' own Lamar University is a place where that could happen.  But while thankfully Lamar has in recent years reinstated fastpitch softball to its menu of women's sports, their successful softball program still has no home or stadium. That is unbelievable.  Can you imagine a NCAA division 1 softball program without a state of the art softball complex, much less a simple practice field?  Can you imagine how hard this must make the coaches’ job of recruiting?  I understand a location near Vincent-Beck stadium and the soccer complex has been selected.  I also understand that building plans are complete but still there is no hint of construction.   How can we expect our local softball players to elect to stay and play for a program without a home?  All of Southeast Texas needs to step to the plate and do what it takes to help build this softball program a complex we can all be proud of.   All of the above is solely my personal opinion and no harm is meant towards any individual or institution. David Nelson    

Thanks to all the girls and their parents who came to the tryout this past Saturday.  It took a great group of dedicated people to withstand the heat and push on.

The Bayou Bats 12U team will hold tryouts for all interested players tomorrow, Saturday, August 3rd at 10:00 am. The tryout location will be at the Bayou Bats practice facility located at the corner of Llano and New Streets in Port Neches. This team will blend hard work and fun to make select fastpitch softball an exciting and enjoyable experience for all players and their families.The team roster will be limited to 10 spots which means ALL players will see plenty of playing time. The Bayou Bats organization has been in existence for over 4 years and has fielded some very successful teams. Please feel free to come out and see if the Bayou Bats organization is for you!!! For more information please feel free to contact: Heath Pellegrin (Head Coach) *Email - [email protected] *Phone/Text - 409-351-1029 David Nelson (Assistant Coach) *Email - [email protected] *Phone/Text - 409-626-1274 Joe Dale Cary (Assistant Coach) *Email - [email protected] *Phone/Text - 409-365-0166

The Bayou Bats '01 team will continue having open practices from 5:30 pm until about 7:45 pm on: Tuesday, July 16 Thursday, July 18 Tuesday, July 23 Thursday, July 25 All open practices are held at the Bayou Bats practice facility located at the corner of Llano and New Streets in Port Neches. There are a small number of open roster spots available with an emphasis on [b]pitchers[/b] and [b]middle infielders[/b].  We encourage anyone interested to come out to a practice and give the Bayou Bats '01  a look!!!  Thanks!!! Heath Pellegrin Head Coach [email protected] 409-351-1029 David Nelson Assistant Coach [email protected] 409-626-1274 Joe Dale Cary Assistant Coach [email protected] 409-365-0166

The Bayou Bats '01 team is also looking for a middle infielder who is an "impact" type player. Please feel free to contact us for open practice information. Heath Pellegrin Head Coach [email protected] 409-351-1029 David Nelson Assistant Coach [email protected] 409-626-1274 Joe Dale Cary Assistant Coach [email protected] 409-365-0166

I am excited to announce that I, along with a couple of other coaches from the 12U Golden Triangle Gators, will be moving to the Bayou Bats organization.  The Bayou Bats are a well known and respected group that has both a great work ethic and strong family values. Our main purpose for moving to the Bayou Bats is to help form a 12U team which will follow in the footsteps of their already very successful 14U team.  There will be a few playing spots to fill on the 12U team so please watch for future postings about open practices and/or tryouts soon on this website. Thanks, David Nelson Assistant Coach Bayou Bats 12U [email protected]

We will probably start holding these "soft" or "light" practices sometime during the week of June 24.  We plan to continue to hold one or two practices per week until tryout time.  These practices will be "open" to all girls who wish to keep from getting rusty over the summer.  More details will be posted on this site soon. Thanks, David Nelson Assistant Coach Golden Triangle Gators 12U

The Golden Triangle Gators 12U team will soon be looking to replace players who will be moving up to our new 14U team or who may choose to leave the organization after we complete our current Spring season.  We will be looking for players with primarily 2001 birthdays that want to compete and have the desire to improve every week and enjoy playing the game of softball. After the State Tournament next weekend we will begin "soft" practices working with pitchers and catchers, working on hitting and fielding fundamentals and working on situational softball.  The majority, if not all of these practices will be open to guests who wish to workout with us. We will continue this routine through June and July with an eye towards holding team tryouts in late July or early August.  Our plan is to play a robust Fall tournament schedule in preparation for Spring 2014. Our practice field is located in the "Mid-County" area of Port Arthur off of 9th Ave., adjacent to Memorial High School. In only our first full season of play, the 12U Gators already have become a vastly improved and competitive Team. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] I hope to hear from you soon...Thanks! David Nelson Assistant Coach Golden Triangle Gators 12U

Thnaks to all the girls who tried out for this position.

Unfortunately the Golden Triangle Gators were unable to form a 10U team this year.  There was not quite enough players showing interest. Thank you to everyone who inquired about this team, David Nelson

We are still searching for a BRACKET pitcher...

The Golden Triangle Gators 12U team is looking for a bracket pitcher with either a '00 or a '01 birthday. If you would like to tryout or you have any questions about the Golden Triangle Gators please feel free to contact us. Call or text... James Moity (Head Coach) --- 409-499-2923 Heath Pellegrin (Assistant Coach) --- 409-351-1029 David Nelson (Assistant Coach) --- 409-626-1274 or email... [email protected]

The Golden Triangle Gators are working to expand our organization by forming a new 10U team in addition to our existing 12U team. Coaching positions and all playing positions on this new team are open. Tryouts will be held on Saturday, January 19, from 2 to 5 pm at the Golden Triangle Gators’ practice fields located by Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Memorial High School in Port Arthur, Texas. Pitchers and catchers ONLY will tryout at 2 pm and ALL players from 3 to 5 pm. If there is a need to reschedule due to weather, an update will be posted on this website. If you will be unavailable on this date please feel free to contact us and other arrangements can be made. In order to get a count of the number of girls we should expect at this tryout, please email us if you plan to attend. Thank you and I hope to see you at the tryout, David Nelson Assistant Coach - 12U Team Email - [email protected]