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Oct 21, 2024
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Managers, it is that time of the year to submit your 2025 Team Registration and Roster. Go online to print the proper forms. Your application and fees go to Al Melendez, and your Rosters go to Bob O'Brien.
Good luck,
Coach Mike KnowlesFHC Chairman
Mar 18, 2024
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The Art of Hitting in Softball: Balancing the 3T's with Linear and Rotational Techniques
In the realm of softball, hitting is often described as an art form—a delicate balance between timing, technique, and technology. This concept, popularized by legendary Hall of Fame player Ed Rose, encapsulates the multifaceted nature of batting in a sport where split-second decisions can make all the difference. As players strive for excellence at the plate, they navigate between two primary hitting techniques: linear and rotational. Let's expl ...
Jan 15, 2024
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The FHC Board of Directors is pleased to announce our 60+ Divisions Teams of the Year:
60's - Team Florida
65's - Ted Todd
70's - Florida Stingers
Jan 10, 2024
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Managers, I know that you veterans know the drill about what goes on a full 2 weeks out from a tournament, but I feel our new Managers and Players deserve to know that we always want to play, but we also always look out for their safety.
At least 2 weeks out from a Tournament, we monitor the weather. That means that we monitor the weather 12 months a year. We check the local weather, incoming fronts, and the possibility of bad conditions caused by rain or wind. One of our Board Members is a Government empl ...
Jan 01, 2024
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Lester Lewis is appointed by FHC Board of Directors as the new Area 3 Director as of January 1, 2024.
Bob O'Brien is appointed by the FHC Board of Directors as the new Secretary as of January 1, 2024.
Dec 23, 2023
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Managers, in an earlier post this week, I was incorrect in the naming of the 50's B Division Team of the Year. Please except my apology for that mistake.
The 50's B Division "Team of the Year" for 2023 was the Roofing Pros, USA Team under the leadership of Donna Lefrancois.
Mike Knowles
FHC Chairman
Dec 20, 2023
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I am requesting that all team Managers please send their 2024 rosters to his address, effective immediately. Please send to:
Mike Knowles3806 30th Lane EBradenton, FL 34208
Mike KnowlesFHC Chairman941-725-0790
Nov 20, 2023
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Managers, please inform your Players that there are still tickets available for the FHC Hall of Fame. The date is Friday December 1st, and will be held at the Springhill Suites in Lakeland, right next door to the Convention Center. The tickets ate $35 per person, and the banquet starts at 6pm. If you are interested, contact me at:
Mike Knowles
941-725-0790
makgolf11@aol.com
May 29, 2023
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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ed-rose5/episodes/EP3---Mike-Knowles-e24kquf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A5SrnrWwGw
FHC Chairman Mike Knowles joins Ed and Dan on the Dugout for episode #3. Mike is a very decorated coach, official and softball player (in the Hall of Fame for all 3 disciplines), as well as a retired high school teacher and husband of 51 years. Join us as Mike, the long time and current acting Florida Half Century chairman, dives into the history of the world’s largest Half Century Softball League, speaks ...
Mar 16, 2023
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Coach Mike Knowles, the Chairman for FHC Senior Softball for the past 6+ years, will be inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association's National Hall of Fame on July 25 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He and his wife Sherry will attend the induction ceremonies, and bring back lots of pictures. This honor is presented across our nation recognizing the achievements in High School coaching. Awards are given to coaches in individual sports, and also for Lifetime Achievement, which is the category that Coach Knowle ...