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Chuck Sharkey
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| Dec. 6, 2012 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: CJS coach Barry Z. I will pray for his speedy recovery. I have coached against Barry and your team a couple of times....once in the USA National Championship game in Phoenix a few years back.....he is a very classy manager and his team took after him in the sportsmanship they always showed on the field. I wish him well. Chuck Sharkey (former manager of Shark Sports 50 AAA) |
| Sept. 9, 2012 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: NORTHEAST CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 50 AAA DIVISION: 1ST PLACE: PHOENIX TUBE (NJ) TOC 2ND PLACE: CUSTOM LOGO (NY) 3RD PLACE: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WYOMING (DE) 50 MAJOR DIVISION: 1ST PLACE: NORTHEAST STORM (NY) TOC 2ND PLACE: COMBAT BANDITS (ON) 3RD PLACE: SPORTS CENTER (RI) 55 AA DIVISION: 1ST PLACE: STEFCO SILVERSTIC (ON) TOC 2ND PLACE: ROC CITY 55'S (NY) 55 AAA DIVISION: 1ST PLACE: FAT NANCY'S/GUBIOTTI (NY) TOC 2ND PLACE: NEW YORK MOTION (NY) 55 MAJOR DIVISION: 1ST PLACE: OMEGA QSE CONSTRUCTION (MD) TOC 2ND PLACE: PACE/MENDON COLLISION (NY) 3RD PLACE: SWEET CONSTRUCTION 55'S (NJ) 60 AA DIVISION: 1ST PLACE: NEW YORK CAPITALS (NY) TOC 2ND PLACE: SYRACUSE CYCLONES (NY) 3RD PLACE SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS (NY) 60 AAA DIVISION: 1ST PLACE: ATHLETIC OUTLET/TRAVATO INS (NY) TOC 2ND PLACE: STAHL POST #30 60'S (NJ) 60 MAJOR DIVISION: 1ST PLACE: SYRACUSE MERCHANTS (NY) TOC 2ND PLACE: PACE 60'S (NY) 3RD PLACE: NEW YORK STREAKS (NY) 65 DIVISION: 1ST PLACE: MARIAN MAITLAND/BOYS OF SUMMER (MI) TOC 2ND PLACE: SYRACUSE CYCLONES AA (NY) 3RD PLACE: ROCHESTER CLASSICS AAA (NY) TOC 70 AAA DIVISION: 1ST PLACE: MONKEY JOE'S BIG NUT CO. (NJ) TOC 2ND PLACE: SYRACUSE CYCLONES (NY) CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL CHUCK SHARKEY NYS DIRECTOR |
| Aug. 21, 2012 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Passing of Dave Dowell.s Dad Dave...my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. I express my deepest sympathy to you and Fran over your loss. Chuck Sharkey |
| Aug. 17, 2012 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The Passing of Steve Simmons What a great loss to the softball community and to his family and friends. Steve was instrumental in getting me interested in senior softball and to become a SSUSA director in my state of New York. I will always miss the friendship we shared and many laughs we had at the ball field and the national conventions each year. I want to express my deepest condolences to Steve's family in their loss. I am truly saddened by the loss of a great friend. Chuck Sharkey |
| Aug. 15, 2012 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The Passing of Steve Simmons Dave and Fran, My prayers are with you as I know all too well how hard is to lose your father. Mine died 2 years ago at the age of 88 yrs old. All you can do is to make his last days as comfortable as possible. Hang in there Dave and Fran. Chuck Sharkey |
| Aug. 12, 2012 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Update on Steve Simmons My prayers are with Steve and his family. Chuck Sharkey |
| July 17, 2012 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: SALT CITY CLASSIC TOURNEY RESULTS Salt City Classic Teams List: 50 AAA: The Rustbelters(NY) Custom Logo(NY) 50 Major: Combat Bandits(Canada) Sportscenter (RI) 55 Division: Stefco Silverstix (Canada) AA DNM Rampower (Canada) AAA Fat Nancy's/Gubiotti Ins AAA 60 Division: Syracuse Cyclones (NY) AA Davy Byrnes (Mass) AA Central Pa Millertime (Pa) AAA Athletic Outfit/Trovato Ins (NY) AAA Brooklin 60's (Canada AAA Syracuse Merchants (NY Major Pace 60's (NY) Major 65 Division: Syracuse Cyclones (NY) AA Barracuda's (NY) AA Jersey Masters (NJ) AAA Rochester Classics (NY) AAA 70 Division: Brookhouse Rest (NY) AAA Syracuse Cyclones (NY) AAA Syracuse Cyclones (NY) 75 AAA |
| July 16, 2012 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: SALT CITY CLASSIC TOURNEY RESULTS Congratulations to all these winners: 50 AAA 1. Custom Logo (NY) 2. Rustbelters (NY) 50 Major 1. Combat Bandits (Canada) 2. Sportscenter (RI) 55 Division 1. Fat Nancy's/Gubiotti Ins (NY) 2. DNM Rampower (Canada) 60 Division 1. Davy Byrnes (Mass) 2. Brooklin 60's (Canada) 60 Major 1. Syracuse Merchants (NY) 2. Pace 60's (NY) 65 Division 1. Jersey Masters (NJ) 2. Syracuse Cyclones (NY) 70 Division 1. Syracuse Cyclones 70's (NY) 2. Syracuse Cyclones 75's (NY) Hope to see all of you again in the Northeast Championships September 4th-9th at Hopkins Rd Complex, Liverpool, NY Thanks again, Chuck Sharkey SSUSA NYS Director |
| Jan. 11, 2012 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Lawrence Willows Passes Away Lawrence Willows died on January 9th in Rockland County, New York. He was 85 years old and an avid softball player. Lawrence was inducted into the Texas Softball Hall of Fame and was also a member of the famous Kids and Kubs senior softball team. He was well liked by everyone and will be missed. You can view his obit on the Rockland Journal News. |
| Oct. 25, 2011 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Congratulations East Coast Teams I want to congratulate the following East Coast teams for their finish in the SSUSA World Championships in Phoenix. Sport Center (RI) 50 AAA Champs, Rochester 50's (NY) 50 Major Champs, and Bay State Bombers (Ma) 55 AAA Champs. It is amazing also that Sport Center and Bay State Bombers won their divisions in the Salt City Classic qualifier in Syracuse,NY while Rochester 50's finished in second place in this qualifier. Renda Rhodes (NJ) finished in 2nd in 50 AAA division in Phoenix. WATCH OUT FOR THOSE EAST COAST TEAMS...VERY GOOD SHOWING TO THEM ALL ! |
| Aug. 8, 2011 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 3 Game Bracket Scheduling I would like to propose to SSUSA to abolish the 3 game bracket guarantee scheduling format from tournament play. Here are my reasons why: 1. Instead of a guarantee of 5 games in tourney you can have 2 game round robin with double elim bracket play. By doing this you can hold entry fee increases per tourney by eliminating 1 game guarantee from each team. Many teams in a tourney already play over 5 games in a tourney. 2. Most team managers I have talked to dislike the 3 game bracket format because sometimes teams may end up ahead of them in the bracket depending when they win or lose during bracket play. Also teams often end up playing a team they already played earlier in the bracket play. 3. Easier for teams to follow the schedule in a regular double elim format. 4. Easier for a director to schedule the bracket without having to worry about whether or not a "3rd game" for a team will be played or not. What do other managers think of this ? Please respond and state your views. Shark |
| Aug. 16, 2010 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Eastern Nationals Winner 50 AAA Does anyone know who won the Eastern Nationals in the 50 AAA bracket at Raleigh, NC. ? Shark |
| July 28, 2010 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Salt City Classic Qualifier Pictures You can view about 280 pictures taken at the Salt City Classic tourney in Liverpool, NY by going to this link: flickr.com/photos/tourneypics Enjoy.....Thanks to all who attended and see you next year.... Chuck Sharkey SSUSA Tourney Director |
| July 26, 2010 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Glen Burnie Results 50 AAA Bracket ?? Does anyone know who finished first and second in the Men's 50 AAA bracket in Glen Burnie ? |
| July 1, 2010 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: PARTICIPATING TEAMS SALT CITY CLASSIC SYRACUSE, NY SCHEDULES WILL BE EMAILED & TEAMS CONTACTED SOMETIME NEXT WEEK. 50/55 BRACKET: 1. THE RUST BELTERS (NY)AAA 2. AGWAY BANDITS (CANADA) AAA 3. THE BOSTONIANS (MA) AAA 4. ROCHESTER CITY 55'S (NY) AAA 5. PETLAND TOP DOGS (NY) 55 AAA 6. GUBIOTTI'S INS (NY) 50 MAJOR 7. STEFCO SILVERSTIX (CANADA) AAA 8. FAT NANCY'S (NY) AAA 60'S BRACKET 1. BATHTUB BILLY'S (NY) AAA 2. SYRACUSE CYCLONES (NY) AAA 3. BROOKLIN 60'S (CANADA) AAA 4. PITTSBURGH GOLD (PA) 65 MAJOR 65'S BRACKET 1. WESTERN MASS (MA) AA 2. SYRACUSE CYCLONES (NY) AA 3. DORCHESTER LEGION (CANADA) AAA 4. MVP/NY CAPITALS (NY) 60 AA 70'S BRACKET 1. BACK OFFICE 70'S (MA) MAJOR 2. SYRACUSE CYCLONES (NY) MAJOR 3. MVP HEALTH (NY) AAA 4. BROOKHOUSE REST (NY) AAA DON'T FORGET MANAGERS MEETING FOR 60,65 AND 70 TEAMS ON WEDNESDAY JULY 14TH AT 6 PM AT COMFORT INN SUITES HOTEL. MEETING FOR 50/55 TEAMS TO BE ANNOUNCED. THANKS......CHUCK SHARKEY (315-569-0453) |
| June 14, 2010 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: SALT CITY CLASSIC (SYRACUSE,NY) -- DON'T GET SHUT OUT Spots are filling up fast for the Salt City Classic SSUSA Qualifier in Liverpool, NY (Syracuse) so if you are planning on entering "Don't Get Shut Out". Entry Deadline is July 1st. Already have close to 20 teams entered. Contact Chuck Sharkey at 315-569-0453 or at cshark44@aol.com . |
| March 27, 2010 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: A THANKLESS JOB A THANKLESS JOB A coach’s job is a thankless one. He must be an organizer, accountant, travel director, motivator, babysitter, and sometimes even a player on a team. He must know the playing rules and organizational rules of his sport in order to allow his players to concentrate on one thing only while on the ball field……their own performance to help their team compete to the best of their ability. What does he ask for in return ? All he wants is cooperation from his players by doing what is asked of them whether it be by just responding to emails, phone calls, collection of funds or dues, and especially their cooperation on the ball field. His job is to prepare his team to compete in tournament play and to have the ability to judge the talent he has to work with on his team. A coach’s job is to give his team the best chance they have to win a game by making the lineup and making substitutions during the game. He basically has to balance the playing time of his team members in order to keep everyone happy and at the same time be competitive to win. When he makes a substitution during a game, his goal is not to embarrass a player but instead give his team an opportunity to win the game with a gut move. Like a ballplayer who makes an error during the game, a coach may also make an error in a move or decision that may result in a loss. Like the ballplayer who makes the error, the coach is trying to perform to the best of his ability to help his team win the game. If he does not field his best competitive team during a tourney in bracket play (when it counts), then he is doing an injustice to those players who have paid their dues in order to participate on a winning team while at the same time having fun over the weekend. I recently have heard of a team that voted to change coaches. The coach had just completed a season with the team that had the best season ever. They had won 2 qualifiers and an Eastern National, finished in 2nd place in a qualifier and a Winter Worlds, 3rd place in 2 TOC qualifiers, and earned a TOC berth that they participated in at the end of the season. Obviously they had a successful season and the coach was pleased with what they had accomplished. But he was rewarded by the team members taking a vote with 8 players present during a batting practice session to choose a new coach. The vote was 5 to 3 to change coaches and the coach was notified that he could remain with the team if he wanted to just arrange travel plans (i.e. hotels and rental cars etc.) and also handle the paperwork involved with the organization (i.e. submitting entry fees and roster moves etc.). The coach was notified of this “team” decision by phone from one of the team members who was not even at the “meeting”. He told them that their coach would never agree to this new “position” on the team and he was correct. This is how he was thanked by his team for all of the work that he had done for them during the year. How have you thanked your coach today ? |
| March 27, 2010 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: IN MEMORIAM • JIM SHERMAN I am saddened by the passing of Jim Sherman who I knew through SSUSA as being a fellow director of the organization. He was respected by all and well-deserving of his recent induction into the SSUSA Hall of Fame. I will always remember his great smile and an excellent poker player at each SSUSA National convention. He was a great mentor and motivator especially in promoting and instituting the training in CPR and use of the defibrillators at SSUSA tourneys. He will missed by all who knew him. My condolences go out to Linda and all of his family at their loss of a wonderful man. Chuck Sharkey NY State SSUSA Director |
| Jan. 3, 2010 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Revised Rule Change Concerning Pitchers Great job rules committee members on surveying the softball managers about the pitcher protection issue and I believe you have solved the problem. By letting the game be played as it should be and allowing pitchers to sign a waiver concerning whether they want to wear protective gear before they pitch will hopefully reduce injuries. Hopefully no players will be ejected for INTENTIONALLY HITTING THE BALL AT THE PITCHER. Good job, Chuck Sharkey |
| Nov. 19, 2009 Shark | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Condolences to Terry Hennessey Terry...my deepest sympathy for you and your family at the loss of your brother. Chuck Sharkey |
