February 25th, 2008 — My biggest mistake was not charging my camera battery. I woke up with no real plans except to take my bike and go get coffee. Then I got a knock on my door and 5 of the players told me they were taking me to the beach for a Barbeque! I grabbed my backpack and ... More »
February 22nd, 2008 — I don’t think any of the players here have seen a person with a sun burn. After morning practice, a nice high-noon run, and another afternoon practice, my face is as red as a lobster. Even with the 45 sunblock, I am fried. The weather here is gorgeous and I am trying to spend as ... More »
February 21st, 2008 — The hitters are getting better and better each day. The players all seem eager to learn and willing to work. The first couple of practices we had the entire team together. But then I requested smaller groups and more time so I could really get to know the individuals and their own personal battles and ... More »
February 21st, 2008 — Well I discovered the holiday… it is the end of the Chinese New Year! As I made it to the entrance of the complex, Coach Bill mysteriously appeared in his car. He asked me where I was going and I told him to the store. He followed right behind me in the scooter and bike ... More »
February 20th, 2008 — OK here it goes. I managed to get my hands on a bike and I am venturing out of the complex to the nearest store. Today is some sort of holiday and we don’t practice until 4:00. I have to get out of this room. I figure I was a bike messenger in Chicago I ... More »
February 18th, 2008 — I finally got to get out of the Olympic training center and take a tour of Kaohsiung city. When driving from the airport to the training center we took the expressway so I was unable to really get a feel for the city and the people of Taiwan. Last night was very different. Through very ... More »