RIVERDALE BASEBALL PLAYS WITH CLASS

What exactly is class?� It's one of those valuable, "intangible", personal traits that's in high demand because it's so rare. � Most people, unfortunately, do not have it.� Class is being a good person, showing good sportsmanship, always taking responsibility for the consequences of your actions and being considerate to others.� You have class if you show pride, have humility and poise, and display self-confidence without being arrogant.

Class athletes handle victory and defeat in the same way - graciously, with heads held high.� They don't brag in victory, or make excuses in defeat.� They accept the thrill of victory and agony of defeat in stride.� They always praise their opponent for a job well done, and they admit their mistakes.

Class always shows, whether you win or lose.� People can tell instantly if you have class by watching you perform and interact with others.� If you have class, you don't need much of anything else to be a winner.� If you don't have it, whatever else you have won't make up the difference.

Fame, fortune, trophies and glory are all fine, but they alone won't give you class.� Only you can give yourself class.

It has been said that "Champions Do Consistently What Others Do Occasionally."

*Consistently winning - 23 straight years with 20 or more wins.
*Consistently getting players to college .
*Consistently getting Pre-Season and Post-Season honors - All County and All Met, Team Maryland selections, as well as Camden Yards All Star game selections.
*Consistently traveling home and abroad - Dominican good will missions trip '05, Hawaii & Florida '06, Florida and S Carolina '07.

The Crusaders have been fortunate to play games all over the U.S. including Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.� While visiting the Dominican in '05 the players were able to visit orphanages, donating equipment and Bibles, as well as sharing their testimony in between games.� Participating in tournaments in Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., as well as Abner Doubleday stadium in Cooperstown, NY.��

Exposure resulting in 16 Riverdale players signing professional contracts in addition to the scores of kids moving on to college.��

Thanks to all the players, coaches, parents, and fans that have set the example for all the future kids that will one day play Riverdale baseball!� A special thanks to all the players past and present for 800 wins!� You earned them!� It goes without saying, the Riverdale baseball program has been truly blessed!

COACH TERRILL