March 20th, 2010
Logan Stout and the Dallas Patriots Family,
Where do I begin?! I would like to first say that I was absolutely blessed to have the opportunity to be apart of the Patriot Family. Logan Stout is an individual who I have nothing but praise for. Here is an individual who does what he does for all of the right reasons. I was lucky enough to play on the first Dallas Patriots 16U team back in 2004 as we ended in Championship fashion winning the AABC Mickey Mantle World Series title. Logan and his staff are some of the finest in the Nation and it has proven to be vital in my baseball success to this day! The experience that a Dallas Patriot ballplayer goes through is second to none. Simply having the logo on your hat stands for so much.
I was a 15 year old kid who just wanted to play baseball. Logan approached me at a game I was filling in for and we had a conversation about the future. Being a fan of baseball first, he began to tell me the individuals I would have the chance to share the field with. Brad Glenn (University of Arizona/Toronto Blue Jays), Pat McCrory (University of Texas/Baltimore Orioles), just to name a couple. Wow! If I remember correctly more than half of our team received Division I scholarships and even a few of us were lucky enough to be drafted. Logan played a huge role in educating me through my recruiting days. Whether it happened to be media, papers, letters, Logan was very helpful in those areas. I ended up signing a letter of intent with The University of Arkansas although surpassed college after being drafted by the Colorado Rockies with the 87th Overall pick in the 2005 draft. It all comes back to my days as a Patriot. The lessons and fundamentals of not only the game, but the life of a ballplayer that were instilled in me are absolutely priceless.
I sincerely thank Logan for the belief he had in me and for the opportunity he provided me to pursue my dream. I was truly blessed to have had experienced those years with such great people and great players. Once again, Thank You and I wish the Patriot Family nothing but the best in the future!
“United we stand, Divided we fall, All for one and One for All”
Kyle Hancock-Colorado Rockies
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March 12th, 2010
Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers sent us a testimonial about the Dallas Patriots Vice President of Busines and Player Development, James Vilade.
“I had the chance to work with James during my time in AA (Frisco) with the Rangers. James is an amazing hitting coach. He helped me with my practice plan, approach and worked with me on meaningful adjustments that helped me go from AA to the big leagues. He is one of the best in hitting instruction.”
Elvis Andrus Texas Rangers
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March 4th, 2010
Logan Stout,
Just a quick note to tell you how thrilled we are to be a part of the Dallas Patriots Baseball Organization. Our son is playing harder, working to develop his God-given talents further, and simply enjoying playing baseball more than he ever has in his young life. I’m seeing a little boy recognize the gifts he’s been given to work with (however big or small) & the tremendous opportunity he’s been provided to develop those gifts to a potential that is simply unachievable on his own. I’m seeing a little boy not taking a bit of this for granted, happily accepting the sacrifices required, sorting through the misunderstandings, questioning & at times criticism extended, all to be more & better than he was today. In the midst of all this and most importantly, I’m a father, watching my son begin the slow process of becoming a man. I couldn’t ask for a more desirable path than through the Dallas Patriots Organization. Thank you…
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February 6th, 2010
From Sports Camp
“Logan Stout,
My son Dylan was in your baseball camp in July. We just wanted to thank you and your coaches for everything. He learned so much and has been practicing what ya’ll taught him since we got back. Dylan told us he learned 6 to 7 times more in that 1 week than he has in the past year with his batting coach. He loves baseball and has played since he was 5 yrs old. He has played Little League and also Select Baseball-so we have had a lot of coaches. You and your coaches were awesome. We have never in all our years of baseball had coaches like ya’ll. I think it is wonderful the way you minister to the boys through baseball. You and your coaches taught the boys with such a positive attitude. And I loved the way Brent recapped everything on Friday and told the the boys how GOD had a plan for each and every one of them. Ya’ll are a wonderful group of coaches!!! Thank you so much!!! It was well worth the 5 hour trip for Dylan to go to this camp. We even talked about how we wished we could move to Plano and let Dylan try out for your team. But I guess for now we will just continue to go to the camps.
Stacy, Bart, and Dylan Hood (Santa Fe, Texas)”
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February 6th, 2010
Red Oak H.S.
2006
Dear Logan Stout, I can’t tell you how glad I am that my son A.J. came to play ball for your DALLAS PATRIOTS organization. When I look back over these past years at all the different teams and coaches that A.J. has played for, I am proud of his baseball history. Over the years we have met and made lots of friends on the baseball circuit and A.J. has played with a lot of different guys that I am sure he will know for a long time to come. I wouldn’t trade all of that for anything. BUT, I AM SO GLAD THAT OUR PATH HAS LED US, & MORE IMPORTANTLY, A.J. CICCONI, TO PLAY BALL WITH THE PATRIOTS!! Talk about some Top Notch Ball !! The DALLAS PATRIOTS BASEBALL ORGANIZATION is not for the baseball “faint of heart”!! Over this past year, especially the summer season, I know my son learned a lot about the true meaning of “really wanting something”. He worked so hard & played so much baseball, that there’s no way he could have done all that if he didn’t LOVE THE GAME! I believe all the boys on his team felt the same way, as did their coaches….yourself & of course Coach Ron Stout. I thank you so much for your dedication to these boys and these teams. Your enthusiasm and energy level is AWESOME and CONTAGIOUS and so good for these guys. I truly believe if it hadn’t been for his great exposure while playing for the DALLAS PATRIOTS, that A.J. would not be where he is today, about to start a great senior year in high school with colleges already knocking on the door.
I really appreciate your continued support, phone calls and checking up on A.J. even after the season is over. And of course your role in helping A.J. find the right place to go for the next level. I know A.J.’s dream is to play ball for as long as he can and I believe that the DALLAS PATRIOTS BASEBALL ORGANIZATION has been the best tool in helping him to achieve his dream. As his Mom, from the bottom of my heart, I THANK YOU! Sincerely, Cyndi Lay Mom of A.J. Cicconi #15
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