Archive for June, 2011

Anthony Toth walked-on to the University of Michigan baseball team in 2007. In 2011 he was elected co-captain and earned a full-ride scholarship.

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Anthony Toth. Photo courtesy of University of Michigan Photo Services

It is important to give 100% of yourself for the sport and academically; because the sport and school will end.  What will matter is who you have become in the process. (more…)

Mike Gonneville coached Vermont’s Northfield High School girl’s soccer team to 15 state championships.

Monday, June 13th, 2011

An expectation we strongly developed was to be unified.  No matter what the issue or differences, once we crossed onto our practice or game field we were to be one entity. (more…)

Shannon Bear walked-on to the Georgia Tech softball team in 2009. In 2011 she started 37 games and was a team leader in doubles, triples, and RBI’s.

Monday, June 13th, 2011

Shannon Bear. Photo courtesy of Rob Felt

Every player has to put in extra time if they want to be as good as they can be, not just the walk-ons. (more…)

Mitch Widau walked-on to the Ball State University baseball team in 2009 and played in seven games. This past season he played in 46 games, started 45, and batted .313

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Mitch Widau. Photo courtesy of Ball State Athletics

As a walk-on you need courage, patience, and dedication to get better and work your way into a role. (more…)