With the Major League Teams placing on their rosters players from all nations and the World Games a 1st year winner.
Our American players will now recognize the value of playing baseball in Australia, China and Japan.
The reason is the competition and the goodwill received by our American players. We always schedule the best competition in each country.
Since 1983, Goodwill Series has sent over 7,000 American baseball and softball players to the Pacific Basin.
Over 135 of our American players in the Japan, Korea and Australia Goodwill Series have been placed on a Major League roster.
In the recent World Games 43 players from Korea, Mexico, Australia, USA and Japan have played in the Goodwill Series games.
Goodwill Series Australia XIV - Adelaide, Perth and Sydney
Dec. 14-31, 2007
The time to travel is fast approaching and excitement is in the air as the Goodwill Series, Inc. directors, staff, coaches and players anticipate their journey to Australia.
Baseball events and trips for elite players have been continuously produced by the Goodwill series, Inc. Currently, the Founder and President Mr. Bob Williams is closely staying in contact with the parents and players who are making the trip this year. He has high hopes of a successful, educational and enjoyable trip for all that attend.
The coaches and players have been hand picked from the best of the best. While the coaches are gearing up to provide training equivalent to that of what the pro players undergo during their spring training. Players who range from ages 13-23 are concluding their fund raising efforts and are preparing to participate in a positive and perhaps life altering experience.
A total of eight players traveling are considered stars on the baseball field as well as the football field. These are some tough guys with a lot of athletic ability. (Link to the stories on football players)
Players from the United States will be representing their county against some fierce competition. During their off times they will be able to take in some sites and have an opportunity to meet fellow baseball players that reside in other places throughout the world.
Additional information from past trips to Australia can be viewed on this site. The links below have been furnished to give you an inside view of the areas in Australia that the teams may be visiting.
Reports from Australia Goodwill Series
Greeting from Adelaide, Australia,
Everyone here seems to be in good spirits as the days progress. There is an ongoing presence of laughter and smiles from the ball players and others in attendance.
Since arriving a total of five daily games have been played at the Woodville District Baseball Club.
These games consist of some of the top ranked ball players from the US, Australia and China going up against some serious competition.
The players have received some valuable one on one training that they will carry with them for years to come. Training that has been provided here in Australia has been intense and will surly give them all the upper hand in a competitive forum.
The trees that surround the baseball fields provide shelter to brightly colored large parrots. These birds provide a welcome however, sometimes loud noise level as they speak among themselves.
After the games are played each day the players gather their belongings and return to their appointed host family home. Having a host family situation is serving as an excellent way for the ball players to interact with families from Australia and receive an inside view of what life would be like if they actually lived here. It also is providing them with an opportunity to enhance their adaptability skills and a chance to learn about other cultures and customs.
On Friday Dec. 21 all of the games were cancelled due to thunder showers. Adelaide, Australia has been in a drought for the past three years and it has not rained here since last year at which time was merely a sprinkle. Games are set to continue on Saturday.
Sunday Dec. 23 the players and accompanied coaches, staff and parents will be boarding a four hour flight to Perth, Australia. Games in Perth begin on Monday Dec. 24 and will offer days off for the holidays on the 25 & 26.
In closing, the trip thus far has brought an experience for the ball players that would be impossible if it were not for the professional staff of the Goodwill Series, Inc. Everything has been so well organized and planned out to ensure that an enjoyable& worry free environment is enjoyed by all who have attended.
Happy Holidays,
Ms. Tia M. Magee
You may contact me for information on a specific player, general information or updates at: msmageesmail@aol.com
Rob Williams (head coach 20 and under team) view on the Australia trip 2007-2008: I feel as though this trip is not so much about what player stands out above the rest. It is about all of the players receiving quality daily instruction that can be utilized by them as a stepping stone. This trip to Australia is about players developing, learning, adapting and individually becoming better in one way or another.
Daily Score
Sunday Dec. 16:
Under 23 V China / China Wins 5-8
Monday Dec. 17:
Under 14 V Rookies / Rookies Win 6-11
Under 16 V Reds / Under 16 Wins 2-1
Under 18 V Devil Rays / Under 18 Wins 1-9
U23 V SSK / U23 Wins 7-2
Tuesday Dec. 18:
Rookies V Under 14 / Under 14 Wins 8-10
Reds V Under 16 / Reds Win 6-1
Devil Rays V Under 18 / Under 18 Wins 1-9
China V SSK / China Wins 6-4
Weds. Dec. 19:
Under 14 V Rookies / Rookies Win 4-12*
Reds V Devil Rays / Devil Rays Win 8-1
SSK V Under 18 / Under 18 Wins 2-3
Claxton V China / Claxton Wins 5-2
Thursday Dec. 20:
Rookies V Under 14 / Rookies Win 11-0
Reds V Under 16 / Under 16 Wins 3-6
Devil Rays V Under 16 / Under 16 Wins 1-6
SSK V Claxton / ?
*Weds. Dec. 19 Rookie Game Highlights from Coach Carl Nichols: Tommy Bell & Tyler Mark Hit homeruns. Additionally, Tommy Bell hosted 5 RBIs and Tyler Mark had a total of three hits.
Darryl Paschel Pitched 4 innings and gave up no hits or runs. He got the win.
Tim Ravare pitched two innings and closed the game.
Reds overall notes: MVP List: Monday Dec. 17 Matt Hall, Tuesday Dec. 18 - Daniel Lopez, Weds. Dec. 19 Troy Mulcahey, Thurs. Dec. 20 Steven Stout
Game Highlights: Tuesday Dec. 18 Grant Behic pitched 2 innings, Michael Jordan pitched 5 innings, Daniel Hernandez hit a triple. Thursday Dec. 20 Michael Jordan and Steven Stout hit triples and Jacob Haas had a base hit.
Report from Bob Williams
Day 2: Tuesday the 18 Dec in Adelaide Australia
The rookies lost 10-9, Louis Terrazos was the defense standout. Ben
Mckendall pitched was excellent control and Tommy Bell was his catcher.
The Reds '16 and under'on 5-1 with Michael Jordan pitching 5 inning, with
4 strikeouts and allow only 2 hits. Grant Behic finished the game.
Daniel Lopez who had a birthday today hit a triple.
The SSK team lost to the Beijing National Team 5-4 in 7 innings.
Brandon Magee who arrived in Adelaide, South Australia, after a 17 hour
flight from SF hit a triple for two runs.
Day 1: Monday the 17 Dec in Adelaide Australia
Our four teams were "tested" by
the Australian pitchers.
The Rookies '14 and under' were victorious wining 12-6 with a long home
run from Ron Miller of Los angeles. Tommy Bell of Irvine was a great
catcher for this team
The Reds team of 16 year old players lost 2-1 in a well pitched game
by Daniel Lopez of Mexico and Steven Stout of Santa Rosa, CA.
The Devil Rays 17-18 year old team lost 7-1. Jason Mahood from Terra Linda in Marin County CA hit a long home run.
The SSK Team of 18-20 year olds played the Australian 23 and under team. They lost 7-1 with good pitching from Trey Ripley and Roberto Padillo both left handed pitchers.
The time to travel is fast approaching and excitement is in the air as the Goodwill Series, Inc. directors, staff, coaches and players anticipate their journey to Australia.