Category Archives: Staff News

Longball Seniors Win RBI Mid-Atlantic Regionals

Posted on July 22, 2019 by rgoetze

The Longball Senior team won the RBI Mid-Atlantic Regionals the weekend of July 20th and will go on to play in the RBI World Series in Florida in August. Also mentioned in the The Durham Bull-etin®, 7/24/2019 Congratulations to the … Continue reading →

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Ms Pat throwing out the 1st pitch at Duke vs Georgia Tech

Posted on May 14, 2019 by rgoetze
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Mother’s Day Dinner and Musical Explosion Scholarship Fundraiser

Posted on April 25, 2019 by rgoetze

This event will be held on Sunday May 12, 2019. Doors open at 2:00 pm and the event starts at 3:00 pm. Come and enjoy the festivities: Praise Dancers, Mime Performers, Gospel Music and Motown Songs. Menu: Baked chicken, meatball … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Coach & Volunteer Training

Posted on April 16, 2019 by rgoetze

SafeSport mandatory training is required by MLB for all coaches and volunteers. The training courses are free online courses and there are 3 that need to be taken. Following successful completion of each course you will receive a downloadable certificate. … Continue reading →

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Passing of Coach Frank Jacobs, Jr.

Posted on March 20, 2019 by rgoetze

Coach Frank Jacobs, Jr homegoing service will be this Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 12 noon. Visitation an hour before. First Calvary Baptist Church, 1311 Morehead Ave. Durham NC 27707. You were a coach that turned boys into outstanding athletes. … Continue reading →

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Hendrick GM Southpoint is going to bat for Durham Triple Play in 2019

Posted on March 6, 2019 by lbdurhamnc

We are pleased to announce that the Long Ball Program – Durham Triple Play Leagues has partnered with Hendrick GM Southpoint through its Chevy Youth Baseball program. This program will provide our league with new equipment, instructional opportunities as well … Continue reading →

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Pat James, MLK Activist Award for 2019

Posted on January 21, 2019 by rgoetze

Ms Pat James, President of the Long Ball RBI program is awarded the MLK Activist Award for her dedication to inner city youths in Durham and surrounding cities for the past ten years. She has impacted over 2000 youths and … Continue reading →

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National Mentoring Month Recognition for Long Ball

Posted on January 11, 2019 by rgoetze

The Durham City Council meeting held on January 7, 2019 recognized our president, Pat James, and Long Ball RBI for mentoring Durham area youth. This was part of the National Mentoring Month Recognition activity at the council meeting. Here are some … Continue reading →

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2019 Registration and Tryouts

Posted on December 19, 2018 by lbdurhamnc

Registration fee: $42 per player using credit card or PayPal We must charge you an additional $2 to help defray the cost of processing when using PayPal to register. When using this payment method please add a note that the … Continue reading →

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100 Men in Black Scholarship Christmas Concert, 12/8/18

Posted on November 24, 2018 by rgoetze

Tickets here.

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