SOFIELD SPEAKS TO BLUFFTON ROTARY
Veteran Major League baseball player, Rick Sofield, now Head Coach of USCB Baseball gave an overview of the start up program and his passion for the game. Sofield has an impressive record in baseball. Upon graduation from the
Sofield took the USCB job two years ago. "We have a diamond in the rough athletically at USCB," commented Coach Sofield. "We have an opportunity here in this community to make a difference. We are an (NAIA) National Association Intercollegiate Athletics school and we are in the birthing stage both academically and athletically."
He continued by sharing that the USCB men's golf team was ranked 7th in the
In baseball, USCB now has eight scholarships available. They have recruited fifty players this year to play on the Sand Sharks team. He emphasized the need for support from the community. "Come to the games," he said. "Come visit the athletic department. We can use all the help we can get."
He also encouraged Rotarians to visit the USC web site to learn more about the development of their "field of dreams," a new baseball complex called The Shark Park. More information is available at www.uscb.edu.