COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK: BASEBALL CAMP BACK ON LOCAL CLINIC TO FEATURE PRO PLAYERS.

Byline: Gerry Gittelson Staff Writer

Well, the bad news was the annual youth baseball camp at the William S. Hart PONY complex was rained out a few weeks back, so the youngsters didn't get a chance to meet major-leaguers Matt Franco and Mike Lieberthal, both of whom had committed to appear.

But the good news is the clinic has been rescheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday - and Franco, Lieberthal and possibly fellow major- leaguer Jack Wilson have re-committed and have promised to fly to Los Angeles in time to give some tips and pointers.

``We were disappointed about the rain because we like to follow through with our plans, but now it looks good,'' organizer Sean Thompson said. ``I think it's terrific that these major-leaguers can make it because they'll make a big impression on the kids. Only 2 percent of players who sign contracts ever make it to the majors. We lost some kids when it rained, but we've also added some since.''

The clinic, open to boys and girls ages 5 to 14, runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. all three days. The cost is $175 for three days. Information: contact Todd Berry at [phone], or www.hartbaseball.org.

--Volleyball alert: Registration has begun for the United States Youth Volleyball League's Saugus and Valencia locations. The eight-week programs kick off April 22 at Highlands Elementary School in Saugus and April 24 at Valencia Valley Elementary School.

The USYVL is a coed instructional volleyball league for 8- to 14-year- olds. The organization's mission is to provide every child with a chance to learn and play volleyball in a safe, supervised, low-pressure environment. Every child plays and learns sportsmanship, cooperation and teamwork.

Multiple-child discounts are available. To register, call [phone] or visit the Web Site at www.usvvl.org.

--Youth football coaches wanted: The Santa Clarita Valley Athletic Association is searching for youth football coaches. The organization is accepting applications and hopes to fill six or seven vacancies over the next month for teams ranging for 8-10 year-olds to 13-year-olds.

``We're looking for coaches with experience in youth football or Pop Warner,'' league director Phil Boscarino said. ``We've been lucky enough to have some excellent coaches in the past, but we've also had some problems. You take the good with the bad.''

Information: contact Boscarino at [phone] or e-mail him at pboscarino(at)alcbuild.com.

--Hart's Tognetti needs support: Hart High softball pitcher Lindsey Tognetti figures to be the No. 1 pitcher for the travel team Strike Force next year. However, the 18-under team needs players and is conducting a tryout from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arcadia County Park. Information: contact coach Timothy Westin at [phone].