FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2012
CONTACT:Mike Coutts, mcoutts@maine.rr.com or207 878 2600
Alumni of Portland-based training center
set to face off in game at Sea Dogs Stadium
UMaine versus Boston College, 6PM, Tuesday, May 15 th–
proof that local athletic training/life mentoring programworks
(Portland ME) – The Edge Academy(formerly known as The Maine Baseball and Softball Academy) is pleased toreport that locally-grown baseball players continue to score big at the collegelevel. To prove the point, on Tuesday, May 15 th at 6PM, team Universityof Maine will meet Boston College on the Sea Dogs’ Hadlock Field. Rosters forboth teams include recent graduates of the programs and travel teams atPortland’s own Edge Academy Baseball and Softball Training Center.
Playing for the University of Maineteam are Sam Balzano, an outfielder from DeeringHigh School; and Scott Heath, a LHP/out ielder from Westbrook; Robbie Trask, an infielder from Thornton Academy; Steve Trask, an outfielder from Thornton Academy; and Lucas Morrill, aninfielder from Rockland High School.
The Boston College 2012 team includesMatt Watson (Pare), a catcher from DeeringHigh School; and Nick Colucci, an infielder from Deering High School.
Additionally, the following recent gradsof The Edge Academy will begin their college careers at Boston College thisfall: Joe Cronin, a RHP/infielder from ScarboroughHigh School; and Luke Fernandes, a RHP/infielder from Marshwood High School.
“Whetherthey attended our summer camp, played for our College PREP High School travelteam, or took individual lessons with our staff, these fine athletes representsome of the best of our recent graduates,” confirmed Nick Caiazzo, co-Owner,Director of Baseball Operations and Staff/Player Development at The Edge Academy. “Weall take great pride in seeing them move on to the college level, and expectthem to do great things there. The sky is the limit for these fine youngpeople. Our staff will join their families on game night in Portland to cheerthem on, and we hope our wider community will join us.”
Forfurther information about The Edge Academy, call 207 878 2600. A new web siteis forthcoming.
About The Edge Academy:
For15 years, The Edge Academy (formerly known as The Maine Baseball and SoftballAcademy) has developed results-oriented softball and baseball training programsthat engage thousands of school-age girls and boys. As a result of itstremendous success, Edge Academy attendees have received hundreds of athletecollege scholarships at esteemed national schools. Program directors at TheEdge Academy – who have extensive high school, college and even MLB experienceamong them -- provide life changing experiences and spend countless hours on buildingnot only player skills, but also leadership skills. This is achieved throughthe demanding commitment a young player makes to the training program. The EdgeAcademy has a proven track record of preparing young softball and baseballathletes for demanding Division I through Division III college teams, as wellas life beyond the inner field. Intoday’s competitive sports arena, training is critical to developing essentiallife skills that will nourish young athletes’ self-esteem and prepare them forthe future. On May1, 2012, thefacility’s name was changed to The Edge Academy Baseball and Softball TrainingCenter. Located at 512 WarrenAvenue, Portland, Maine 04103; tel 207 878 2600.
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