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Welcome to “A Querc From The Merc”: a new regular blog feature
Welcome to A Querc From The Merc, a weekly blog with updates, humor, feel good stories all things softball! 3/25/2019 With opening day a week away, the snow has finally melted, clay has been placed on lined fields and the smell of fresh cut grass will soon fill the air, behold the 2019 season is…
Read MoreInfield/Outfield Clinic Sunday, 3/24
The 3rd March clinic for Vipers players will be at our facility from 2-4pm this Sunday 3/24. ALL players 10-14U are invited to attend. This is free softball and will be run by Bob Germano and several of our showcase coaches Hope to see as many of you there as possible Dress for…
Read MoreMonday Motivation: Cheating is not a solution – GritDaily
Loralyn Mears, PhD today published a story regarding a lot of the recent & current events on cheating, lying and deception. She pointed to the NJ Vipers as an example that goes the other way and how sports & softball can teach kids the life lessons of hard work, dedication, commitment and teamwork to avoid…
Read MoreHigh School Players…How Are You Doing?
We want to follow and know all about how our HS players are doing on their seasons. Please, parents, Take Pictures, re-post/tweet/share the Varsity Aces & The Record box scores, write ups and pictures. Please include our Twitter/Facebook/Instagram handles in your posts so we can see and repost as well.
Read MoreA Querc From The Merc Vol 6
All Players SAY they want to win, they SAY they want all league and county recognition, they SAY they love the game. But do they love the journey; practices, early games on the weekends, the hot sun, the cold weather, the wind, the losing? In order to win and be the last team standing it…
Read MoreMore Than A Little Park Ridge…..
A Note From Bob Germano On 1/29/19 I published a post (click here) about how there is a little Park Ridge in the NJ Vipers. Therein I referenced the coaches who influenced me the most and in effect have a lot of influence on the NJ Vipers. One of the coaches I referenced was Frank…
Read MoreAnnouncing March Clinics For Vipers Players
Upcoming March Clinics (for Vipers Players Only) Sunday, 3/3: PFP’s: Pitchers & Catchers Fielding Practice 2pm-3:30pm Saturday, 3/9: Hitting & Bunting 12pm-2pm Sunday, 3/24: Infield & Outfield 2pm-4pm All clinics will be run by Bob Germano at The Viper Den. RSVP to Bob Germano @ [email protected] or 201-697-9834. Limited to…
Read MoreA Little Park Ridge & The NJ Vipers
A note from Bob Germano. 1/25/19 I learned this morning that my High School Varsity Baseball Coach, Bob Kolb passed away. His passing really got me thinking a lot about what we do as coaches and the gifts we have in coaching not only our own kids, but all of the kids we have the…
Read More10U Expansion
We have had a very positive experience since our beginnings with our 10U level. We have received many inquiries about 2019 openings. As a result, we have decided to expand our program and start another team. It is common for us to have multiple teams at the same level…with 10U being the entry point to…
Read MoreCongratulations Cresskill & Coach Laura
Congratulations to Coach Laura Germano on being named the Head Coach for Cresskill HS Varsity Softball. Ironically, Coach Laura (12U White) will be a successor of Coach Sheila (14U White), who formerly coaches at CHS. Cresskill is lucky to have you. We are so happy that the Cresskill players had and once again have access…
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