{"id":44849,"date":"2020-09-19T23:47:12","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T18:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/?p=44849"},"modified":"2020-09-19T23:47:12","modified_gmt":"2020-09-19T18:47:12","slug":"q-a-with-james-goff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/2020\/09\/19\/q-a-with-james-goff\/","title":{"rendered":"Q &#038; A With James Goff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When <strong>Connetquot<\/strong> won the Suffolk Class AA Championship in 2019, they did so in large part to their core of upperclassmen led by Paul Gibson Award winner<strong> Joey Savino<\/strong>, All-State LHP <strong>Matt Goodis<\/strong>, large-school playoff MVP <strong>Matt Brown-Eiring<\/strong>, All-State catcher<strong> Josh McGee<\/strong> and a trio of Division-I players like <strong>Alex Ungar<\/strong> as well as the <strong>Yalon<\/strong> twins.<\/p>\n<p>But to win a championship you win a full team contribution and you also need stout defense. Middle infielder<strong> James Goff<\/strong> was a crucial piece to their championship team. He was a starter for much of the season as a sophomore. If they were going to defend their crown in 2020 it would’ve been with him at the top of the lineup and he will certainly be a key piece again in 2021. He announced his commitment to Adelphi University this week and their coaching staff will be getting a gritty, hard-nosed, middle infielder that will be a contributor right away.<\/p>\n<p>I had a chance to speak with him and here’s what he had to say…<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-44839 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG-8802-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG-8802-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG-8802-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG-8802-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG-8802-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG-8802.jpeg 1800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can you explain what it was like during the month of May 2019 during Connetquot’s run to the Long Island Championship? Do you feel like you could’ve repeated?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2019 playoffs was a great experience for me and an unforgettable time with that team. That 2019 Connetquot team was a true family. Everyone on the team bought into the culture that was formed throughout the season. We put in work everyday from right when the 9th period bell rang to 7 o’clock at night when we ended practice. I absolutely \u00a0feel like we could of repeated this in 2020.\u00a0 Unfortunately, we did lose big names like the Yalons, Joey Savino, and Josh McGee, but other teams also lost good players as well.\u00a0 We were already prepared with new players who were ready to go and fill the spots that were vacated by the seniors who left.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30903 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/max-effort-baseball.jpg\" alt=\"Max Effort Training\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/max-effort-baseball.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/max-effort-baseball-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/max-effort-baseball-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/200;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>How was your summer team’s performance? Who were some players that stood out?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the summer I played for Titans Quattrini, we were 29-1-1 with all our tournaments and league play combined. Some players that stood out on my team were <strong>Matt \u00a0DeStefano<\/strong> from Clarke, <strong>Cole Maucere<\/strong> from West Babylon, and <strong>Ryan Ferremi<\/strong> from East Islip. The pitching staff was led by <strong>JT Raab<\/strong> from MacArthur and <strong>Tommy Ventimiglia<\/strong> from Longwood – who shutout opposing teams. Our team was just a great bunch of guys with a really good coaching staff that just clicked when we played together.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39742 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dodger-nation-300x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"256\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dodger-nation-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dodger-nation-768x655.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dodger-nation.jpg 936w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/256;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can you explain your experience with the college recruiting process and why you chose Adelphi?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>The recruiting process was difficult due to Covid, which completely took away our spring season and prevented colleges from coming out and seeing us play at that time.\u00a0 With everything getting delayed such as the college dead period to see players in person, creativity came into play with attending camps. I ended up taking a lot of video this summer and making a highlight reel and sending them off to college coaches.\u00a0 Adelphi acknowledged the video, and invited me to a camp so I could showcase myself to their coaches. After the camp was over, Coach Bill – who was already in contact with me – and Coach Scala reached out to offer me a chance to come to Adelphi. In my mind, Adelphi was always a top school for me because of all the great things I’ve heard from former players and players presently attending.\u00a0 Because of that it was easy for me to commit.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>How did you stay sharp during quarantine?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>When Covid first started no one really knew what to do at the time but as time went on my travel team was outside everyday getting live at bats, repping out and getting game ready.\u00a0 No one had a start date in mind, however, we went out everyday and played baseball anyway.<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-35232 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/LI_JrDucks_color-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/LI_JrDucks_color-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/LI_JrDucks_color-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/LI_JrDucks_color-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/LI_JrDucks_color.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Who are your favorite players in MLB and why?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>My favorite player right now has to be Mike Trout.\u00a0 He plays the game with an intensity that is unmatched on the field and he’s consistent year in and year out.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Favorite meal?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>My favorite meal right now has to be a Chipotle Chicken burrito.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Goals for 2021?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>My personal goal for 2021 is to get stronger and prepare myself for the collegiate level and do my best at Adelphi. My team goal as a Connetquot player is to take on the responsibility of being a leader.\u00a0 It’s my turn now to take younger players under my wing and show them the way we play Connetquot baseball.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Connetquot won the Suffolk Class AA Championship in 2019, they did so in large part to their core of upperclassmen led by Paul Gibson Award winner Joey Savino, All-State LHP Matt Goodis, large-school playoff MVP Matt Brown-Eiring, All-State catcher Josh McGee and a trio of Division-I players like Alex Ungar as well as the Yalon twins. But to win a championship you win a full team contribution and you also need stout defense. Middle infielder James Goff was a crucial piece to their championship team. He was a starter for much of the season as a sophomore. If they were going to defend their crown in 2020 it would’ve been with him at the top of the lineup and he will certainly be a key piece again in 2021. He announced his commitment to Adelphi University this week and their coaching staff will be getting a gritty, hard-nosed, middle infielder that will be a contributor right away. I had a chance to speak with him and here’s what he had to say… Can you explain what it was like during the month of May 2019 during Connetquot’s run to the Long Island Championship? Do you feel like you could’ve repeated? The 2019 playoffs was a great experience for me and an unforgettable time with that team. That 2019 Connetquot team was a true family. Everyone on the team bought into the culture that was formed throughout the season. We put in work everyday from right when the 9th period bell rang to 7 o’clock at night when we ended practice. I absolutely \u00a0feel like we could of repeated this in 2020.\u00a0 Unfortunately, we did lose big names like the Yalons, Joey Savino, and Josh McGee, but other teams also lost good players as well.\u00a0 We were already prepared with new players who were ready to go and fill the spots that were vacated by the seniors who left. How was your summer team’s performance? Who were some players that stood out? During the summer I played for Titans Quattrini, we were 29-1-1 with all our tournaments and league play combined. Some players that stood out on my team were Matt \u00a0DeStefano from Clarke, Cole Maucere from West Babylon, and Ryan Ferremi from East Islip. The pitching staff was led by JT Raab from MacArthur and Tommy Ventimiglia from Longwood – who shutout opposing teams. Our team was just a great bunch of guys with a really good coaching staff that just clicked when we played together. Can you explain your experience with the college recruiting process and why you chose Adelphi? The recruiting process was difficult due to Covid, which completely took away our spring season and prevented colleges from coming out and seeing us play at that time.\u00a0 With everything getting delayed such as the college dead period to see players in person, creativity came into play with attending camps. I ended up taking a lot of video this summer and making a highlight reel and sending them off to college coaches.\u00a0 Adelphi acknowledged the video, and invited me to a camp so I could showcase myself to their coaches. After the camp was over, Coach Bill – who was already in contact with me – and Coach Scala reached out to offer me a chance to come to Adelphi. In my mind, Adelphi was always a top school for me because of all the great things I’ve heard from former players and players presently attending.\u00a0 Because of that it was easy for me to commit. How did you stay sharp during quarantine? When Covid first started no one really knew what to do at the time but as time went on my travel team was outside everyday getting live at bats, repping out and getting game ready.\u00a0 No one had a start date in mind, however, we went out everyday and played baseball anyway. Who are your favorite players in MLB and why? My favorite player right now has to be Mike Trout.\u00a0 He plays the game with an intensity that is unmatched on the field and he’s consistent year in and year out. Favorite meal? My favorite meal right now has to be a Chipotle Chicken burrito. Goals for 2021? My personal goal for 2021 is to get stronger and prepare myself for the collegiate level and do my best at Adelphi. My team goal as a Connetquot player is to take on the responsibility of being a leader.\u00a0 It’s my turn now to take younger players under my wing and show them the way we play Connetquot baseball. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":42056,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,463,484,461],"tags":[8,1051,2256],"class_list":{"0":"post-44849","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-archive","8":"category-feature-stories","9":"category-features","10":"category-news","11":"tag-adelphi","12":"tag-connetquot","13":"tag-james-goff"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Q &amp; A With James Goff - Axcess Baseball<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axcessbaseball.com\/2020\/09\/19\/q-a-with-james-goff\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Q &amp; A With James Goff - Axcess Baseball\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"When Connetquot won the Suffolk Class AA Championship in 2019, they did so in large part to their core of upperclassmen led by Paul Gibson Award winner Joey Savino, All-State LHP Matt Goodis, large-school playoff MVP Matt Brown-Eiring, All-State catcher Josh McGee and a trio of Division-I players like Alex Ungar as well as the Yalon twins. 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Our team was just a great bunch of guys with a really good coaching staff that just clicked when we played together. Can you explain your experience with the college recruiting process and why you chose Adelphi? The recruiting process was difficult due to Covid, which completely took away our spring season and prevented colleges from coming out and seeing us play at that time.\u00a0 With everything getting delayed such as the college dead period to see players in person, creativity came into play with attending camps. I ended up taking a lot of video this summer and making a highlight reel and sending them off to college coaches.\u00a0 Adelphi acknowledged the video, and invited me to a camp so I could showcase myself to their coaches. After the camp was over, Coach Bill – who was already in contact with me – and Coach Scala reached out to offer me a chance to come to Adelphi. 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But to win a championship you win a full team contribution and you also need stout defense. Middle infielder James Goff was a crucial piece to their championship team. He was a starter for much of the season as a sophomore. If they were going to defend their crown in 2020 it would’ve been with him at the top of the lineup and he will certainly be a key piece again in 2021. He announced his commitment to Adelphi University this week and their coaching staff will be getting a gritty, hard-nosed, middle infielder that will be a contributor right away. I had a chance to speak with him and here’s what he had to say… Can you explain what it was like during the month of May 2019 during Connetquot’s run to the Long Island Championship? Do you feel like you could’ve repeated? The 2019 playoffs was a great experience for me and an unforgettable time with that team. That 2019 Connetquot team was a true family. Everyone on the team bought into the culture that was formed throughout the season. We put in work everyday from right when the 9th period bell rang to 7 o’clock at night when we ended practice. I absolutely \u00a0feel like we could of repeated this in 2020.\u00a0 Unfortunately, we did lose big names like the Yalons, Joey Savino, and Josh McGee, but other teams also lost good players as well.\u00a0 We were already prepared with new players who were ready to go and fill the spots that were vacated by the seniors who left. How was your summer team’s performance? Who were some players that stood out? During the summer I played for Titans Quattrini, we were 29-1-1 with all our tournaments and league play combined. Some players that stood out on my team were Matt \u00a0DeStefano from Clarke, Cole Maucere from West Babylon, and Ryan Ferremi from East Islip. The pitching staff was led by JT Raab from MacArthur and Tommy Ventimiglia from Longwood – who shutout opposing teams. Our team was just a great bunch of guys with a really good coaching staff that just clicked when we played together. Can you explain your experience with the college recruiting process and why you chose Adelphi? The recruiting process was difficult due to Covid, which completely took away our spring season and prevented colleges from coming out and seeing us play at that time.\u00a0 With everything getting delayed such as the college dead period to see players in person, creativity came into play with attending camps. I ended up taking a lot of video this summer and making a highlight reel and sending them off to college coaches.\u00a0 Adelphi acknowledged the video, and invited me to a camp so I could showcase myself to their coaches. After the camp was over, Coach Bill – who was already in contact with me – and Coach Scala reached out to offer me a chance to come to Adelphi. In my mind, Adelphi was always a top school for me because of all the great things I’ve heard from former players and players presently attending.\u00a0 Because of that it was easy for me to commit. How did you stay sharp during quarantine? When Covid first started no one really knew what to do at the time but as time went on my travel team was outside everyday getting live at bats, repping out and getting game ready.\u00a0 No one had a start date in mind, however, we went out everyday and played baseball anyway. Who are your favorite players in MLB and why? My favorite player right now has to be Mike Trout.\u00a0 He plays the game with an intensity that is unmatched on the field and he’s consistent year in and year out. Favorite meal? My favorite meal right now has to be a Chipotle Chicken burrito. Goals for 2021? My personal goal for 2021 is to get stronger and prepare myself for the collegiate level and do my best at Adelphi. 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