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Coaching Management2 0 0 5 A B C A C O N V E N T I O N I S S U E
VOL. XII, NO. 12 ■ $5.00
■ Clinic Schedule■ List of Exhibitors
Cal State Fullerton Head Coach
GEORGE HORTON2004 National Coach of the Year
Cal State Fullerton Head Coach
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CONTENTS Coaching ManagementBaseball Edition2005 ABCA Show Preview Issue
Vol. XII, No. 12
COACHING MANAGEMENT 1
Advertisers Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40ABCA Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . .41Web News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46More Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Catalog Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
ABCA Show Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2A look at what’s on deck for the 60th annual ABCA Convention, which comes toNashville Jan. 6-9. Among the ABCA honorees this year are new Hall of FamersGary Adams, Ed Flaherty, Russ Frazier, Sonny Pittaro, Enos Semore, and GeorgeValesente, and Lefty Gomez Award winner John Cunningham.
Schedule of Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9This year’s list of clinic speakers includes coaches George Horton and Rick Jonesas well as former all-star Cal Ripken Jr.
List of Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12See which companies are exhibiting in the convention hall.
Products on Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28A look at the items that suppliers will be displaying at their booths.
New Products Debuting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Get a jump on scoping out the hot new items making their debut in Nashville.
On The Cover: Cal State Fullerton Head CoachGeorge Horton was named the ABCA 2004Division I Coach of the Year after leading theTitans to their fourth NCAA Division I title.Horton is also a clinic speaker at the 2005 ABCAConvention, Jan. 6-9 in Nashville.Photo by Matt Brown.
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The Coaching Management baseball edition is pub-lished in February, September, and December byMAG, Inc. and is distributed free to college and highschool coaches in the United States and Canada.Copyright © 2004 by MAG, Inc. All rights reserved.Text may not be reproduced in any manner, in wholeor in part, without the permission of the publisher.Unsolicited materials will not be returned unlessaccompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.Coaching Management is printed by BantaPublications Group, Kansas City, MO. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: CoachingManagement, P.O. Box 4806, Ithaca, N.Y. 14852.
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Publisher Mark Goldberg
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Art AssistantDina Stander
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Editor-in-Chief Eleanor FrankelAssociate Editor Dennis ReadAssistant Editors R.J. AndersonKenny BerkowitzDavid HillGreg ScholandLaura SmithAdministrative AssistantSharon Barbell
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ABCA Convention PreviewThe newly renovated Gaylord Opryland
Resort and Convention Center in Nashvillehosts the ABCA’s 60th annual convention, Jan. 6-9, 2005.
Second Vice-President Bill Holowaty hasarranged a distinguished speaker lineup for theABCA clinics beginning on Friday morning. Thisgroup of quality clinicians includes George Horton,Cal State Fullerton; Pat McMahon, University ofFlorida; Rick Jones, Tulane University; Ed Flaherty,University of Southern Maine; and 19-time MajorLeague all-star Cal Ripken.
In addition, more than 280 companies willdisplay state-of-the-art equipment, including newcoaching aids, apparel, and batting and pitchingmachines. Many of these items are being dis-played for the first time. Other highlights of theconvention are the Hall of Fame/Coach of theYear Banquet on Friday, Jan. 7, and the HonorsLuncheon on Saturday, Jan. 8, where we recog-nize and honor individuals who have contributedsignificantly to the ABCA and to amateur base-ball and have made our sport better.
ABCA Hall of FameWelcomes Six New Members
Six coaches will be honored with inductioninto the ABCA Hall of Fame during the annualHall of Fame and Coach of the Year Banqueton Friday, Jan. 7, 2005.
The members of the Class of 2005 are GaryAdams, UCLA; Ed Flahert y, Universit y ofSouthern Maine; Russ Frazier, LouisburgCollege; Sonny Pittaro; Rider Universit y; EnosSemore, Universit y of Oklahoma; and GeorgeValesente, Ithaca College.
These coaches join 209 other amateur base-ball greats in the ABCA Hall of Fame.
The all-time winningest baseball coach inUCLA history with 984 wins, Gary Adamsreturned to his alma mater as head coach in1975 after five successful seasons at theUniversit y of California-Irvine. Adams, whoranks among the top coaches in the nation with1,172 career wins, has coached the Bruins to 11NCAA tournament appearances, four confer-ence titles, and one College World Seriesappearance. He was named Pac-10 Coach of theYear in 2004, his third such honor.
Adams has produced more Major League play-ers (38) than any active coach in college baseballand ranks second all-time to Rod Dedeaux atUSC. Twenty former Bruins were on majorleague rosters in 1991 (a single-season record). Of
those 20, only six were drafted out of high school.In 2000, UCLA broke another collegiate recordwhen 12 Bruins were selected in the MajorLeague draft. Despite the many professional sign-
ings, Adams ismost proud of hisplayers’ 80 percentgraduation rate.
Before his sto-ried coaching careerat UCLA, Adamsenjoyed a outstand-ing playing careerwith the Bruinsand was team cap-tain, leading hitter,and most valuableplayer in his finalseason. His coach-
ing career began in 1963 with a two-year stint asCoach Art Reichle’s graduate assistant while work-ing on his master’s degree at UCLA.
In 1965, Adams became the assistant coach atthe University of California-Riverside, in the townwhere he had spent his high school and junior col-lege years playing basketball and baseball.
After four years of coaching under Dr. DonEdwards at UCR, Adams was named the firsthead baseball coach at UC-Irvine. The Irvinebaseball teams had winning records from thestart, rolling off an NCAA record 32 consecu-tive wins in 1974, five NCAA playoff appear-ances, and back-to-back NCAA Division IINational Championships in 1973 and 1974.Adams was named NCAA National Coach ofthe Year in 1974. In five years at UCI, histeams won 188 games and lost only 69 for awinning percentage of .732.
Having just completed his 19th season ashead baseball coach at the Universit y ofSouthern Maine, Ed Flaherty has establishedthe Huskies program as one of the nation’sfinest at the Division III level. In his 19 years ashead coach, Flahert y has compiled an impres-sive 569-241-3 record and guided the Huskiesto two national championships. The SouthernMaine program has been to the College WorldSeries six times under Flahert y’s direction, andits 1991 NCAA Division III national champi-onship marked the first time a collegiate teamfrom the state of Maine won a national champi-onship in any sport.
A former University of Maine standout,Flaherty has earned many honors throughout hiscoaching career. He was named the 1991 and1997 NCAA National Coach of the Year by theABCA. He was also voted New England Region
Coach of the Year in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1996,and 2001 by the New England Baseball CoachesAssociation. In addition, he has been namedDiamond District One Baseball Coach of the Yearin 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2001.
Flaherty served as president of the AmericanBaseball Coaches Association in 1999 and cur-rently sits on the ABCA Board of Directors andserves on the ABCA Standing Committee.Flaherty is past-president of the New EnglandBaseball Coaches Association and received theprestigious Jack Butterfield Award in 1999.Flaherty also assisted with USA National BaseballTeam Trials in Homestead, Fla., in 1994.
While at the University of Maine (1972 to1976), Flaherty received many honors for his out-standing play as a member of the Black Bearsbaseball program, including selection to theABCA Division I All-American Baseball Teamin 1975. He was co-captain of the 1976 CollegeWorld Series team under head coach JohnWinkin, and was a member of the 1975 USANational Team that won the IntercontinentalCup. Flaherty was inducted into the Universityof Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 1992 and theState of Maine Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.
Russ Frazier’s coaching career began in1959 at Louisburg College, the oldest privatejunior college in the nation. In 40 seasons, heaccumulated 1,034 wins and 390 losses for a.726 winning percentage. In that span, he tookhis Hurricanes to nine NJCAA World Series inGrand Junction, Colo., placing fifth twice andthird once. His Hurricanes won 20 conferencechampionships, 13 regional championships, andnine district championships. Twelve of his play-ers played Major League Baseball, and morethan 75 have signed pro contracts.
Frazier was region coach of the year 13times, district coach of the year nine times, andconference coach of the year 21 times. He wasinducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame in1987. He was the assistant coach for the USATeam that won the World Amateur Games inSt. Petersburg, Fla., in 1974; assistant coach ofthe USA South Team that won the gold medalin Houston in 1985; and head coach of theUSA Junior Olympic Team that won the silvermedal in Windsor, Canada, in 1978. Alongwith coaches Wayne Graham, Will Griffin, andDemie Mainieri, he was selected as a member ofthe Baseball News 20th Century NationalJunior College All-Star Team in 2000.
Frazier graduated with a B.S. from NorthCarolina State University in 1958 and receivedan M.Ed. from the University of North Carolina
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in 1959. Coach Frazier played professional base-ball in the Cincinnati organization and was amilitary policeman in the U. S. Army from 1954to 1956 before beginning his coaching career. In1987, the Louisburg College trustees surprisedand honored Coach Frazier by naming theschool’s baseball facilit y, “Frazier Field.”
Sonny Pittaro recently completed his 34thand final season at the helm of Rider’s varsit ybaseball team as the school’s winningest coachin any sport. Now 65, Pittaro announced inFebruary that he would retire at the end of the2004 season.
The former Brown University standout com-piled over 750 wins against a schedule acknowl-edged as one of the best in Eastern baseball. Hiscareer win total ranked among the top 30 in thenation among active coaches.
In the last 20 years, Pittaro has guided Riderto eight NCAA Regional Tournaments, includ-ing the 1987 East Regional, where the teamadvanced to the championship round and wasranked 24th in the final national poll. HisBroncs have won nine conference titles, includ-ing three Northeast Conference titles, and threeof his last four teams reached the MetroAtlantic Athletic Conference championshipgame. His 1998 squad won the MAAC-Southin its first season in the conference.
Pittaro completed his reign as president of theAmerican Baseball Coaches Association in 2002.In 2001, he was the MAAC Coach of the Year.He served two,three-year terms onthe prestigiousNCAA BaseballCommittee, and bya vote of his fellowcoaches, Pittaro hastwice been namedthe DiamondBaseball Coach ofthe Year in the EastRegion. He wastwice named EastCoast ConferenceCoach of the Year(1986, 1991), and twice honored by the NewJersey Baseball Writers Association as theUniversity Division Coach of the Year (1980,1984). In 1994, he was named the NortheastConference Coach of the Year. Pittaro served 10years as president of the Trenton SelectCommittee, an organization that honors outstand-ing athletic achievements in the Trenton area.
Pittaro acquired his baseball expertise as astandout infielder in high school, college, andprofessional baseball before getting involved in
coaching. He starred as an infielder at bothTrenton High School and Brown University, hit-ting .424 to earn All-East honors as a junior atBrown. He went on to play professionally in theWashington-Minnesota system for three years.
Forty-two of his Rider players have gone on toplay ball professionally, and three reached themajor leagues: Jack Armstrong of the 1986 squad;Jeff Kunkel, the third player chosen in the 1983Major League draft; and Ed Whited, a 1986 grad-uate and Rider Athletics Hall of Famer.
Five times under Pittaro, a Bronc has earnedAll-America honors, including Jason Koehler,who also earned Academic All-America honorsin 1995, and Ken Kremer, who won the 1988Division I national batting title.
Pittaro is regarded as one of the finestinstructors of fundamentals in the nation and isa regular speaker at baseball clinics throughoutthe region. Pittaro earned a B.A. degree in his-tory from Brown and has a M.Ed. degree fromTemple Universit y.
Enos Semore graduated from Keota HighSchool in 1950, having lettered in baseball andbasketball all four years. He then enrolled atNortheastern State Universit y in Tahlequah,Okla., where he again lettered in baseball andbasketball all four years. However, during hisjunior year of college, Semore was drafted intothe Army during the Korean Conf lict. Heserved two years in the Military Police, stillplaying baseball and basketball while in the ser-vice, and then returned to NSU in the fall of1955. He graduated with a B.S. in education in1956, followed by a M.Ed.
Coach Semore began his coaching career in1956 at Buhl (Idaho) Junior High where hetaught math and physical education in additionto coaching the basketball team. In 1957, hewas hired as the junior high basketball coachand assistant high school basketball and base-ball coach at Muskogee Public Schools. Hiscareer moved up to the college level when hewas asked to join Bacone Junior College in1962 as its head baseball coach as well as assis-tant basketball coach to Ken Hayes.
Two years later, Semore became head base-ball coach, head basketball coach, and trackcoach. As Bacone’s baseball coach for five years,his team’s record was 155-22, and he took themto the National Junior College Tournament fourout of his five years, where they finished sev-enth, fifth, third, and first. In 1967, they wonthe national championship with a 47-3 record.
The University of Oklahoma named Semoreits head baseball coach in 1967. While inNorman, his teams won seven Big 8 titles, wentto 14 NCAA Regionals, and participated in fiveCollege World Series. Coach Semore had a recordof 851-370 after 22 years at OU.
The combined college coaching record forCoach Semore at Bacone and Oklahoma totals1,006-392. He also won District Coach of theYear honors six times and was named NationalCoach of the Year by the Southwest Scouts
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Association. Additionally, he was inducted intothe Keota High School Hall of Fame and theNortheastern State Universit y Hall of Fame,both in 1989.
George Valesente recently completed his33rd season as a college coach and his 26thyear as head coachat Ithaca College.Valesente has ledthe Bombers to 25NCAA playoffappearances andtwo NCAADivision III cham-pionships (1980and 1988). He isone of just sixDivision III base-ball coaches towin more thanone national title.
A 1966 Ithaca graduate, Valesente played onNCAA playoff teams in soccer, basketball, andbaseball, serving as captain of the soccer andbasketball teams as a senior. He played fourseasons of professional baseball in theWashington Senators’ organization, rising to
the AAA level in 1969.
Following his playing career, Valesentecoached baseball at Brockport and New Paltzfor two seasons each. He was baseball andmen’s soccer coach at SUNY-Maritime for twoyears before returning to Ithaca in 1978 to takehis current post.
The Bombers have made nine trips to theDivision III World Series under Valesente. Histeams have never had a losing season and havewon nearly 70 percent of their games and 15conference champions. Valesente has coached19 All-Americans at Ithaca and 28 players whosigned professional baseball contracts, includ-ing Glen Cook, who became the secondBomber to play in the major leagues.
The ABCA named Valesente Division IIICoach of the Year in 1980 and 1988. He wasnamed ABCA District Coach of the Year in1980, 1981, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1992, and1994. He was named to Ithaca College’sAthletic Hall of Fame in 1980.
Valesente owns bachelor’s and master’sdegrees in physical education from Ithaca. His26-year record at Ithaca is 720-315-5, and his31-year overall mark is 811-362-5.
John Cunningham WinsLefty Gomez Award
John Cunningham began his University ofSan Diego career in 1962 when he was hired byformer athletic director Phil Woolpert to be thefreshman basketball coach, assistant varsity bas-ketball coach, and director of intramural activi-ties. He assisted baseball coach Mike Morrow in1963 and took over the program in 1964.
During the next 35 years, he directed theUSD Toreros to 843 victories, 16 winning sea-sons, and four NCAA Regional appearances,including trips to the College World Series in1971 and 1978. He was named District VIIICoach of the Year in 1971 and twice wasnamed the West Coast Conference Coach ofthe Year (1993 and 1998). Fort y-seven of hisplayers signed professional contracts withseven making it to the major leagues.
In 1988, school officials renamed the baseballstadium after him, “Cunningham BaseballStadium.” In 1991, his peers voted him into theAmerican Baseball Coaches Association Hall ofFame. The San Diego Baseball Historical Societyrecognized him as one of the 25 most inf luentialpeople in San Diego involved with the sport of
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Sponsored byWilson SportingGoods, the annualLefty GomezAward is presentedto an individualwho has distin-guished himselfamong his peersand contributed significantly to baseball locally,nationally and internationally.
Honors LuncheonEach year, the Honors Luncheon is one of
the highlights at the ABCA convention. It givesus an opportunit y to pay special tribute tosome very special people and once again, sever-al prominent individuals will receive awards.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bruce Brown will bereceiving this year’s Honor Awards. There are fewpeople in the history of the sport of baseball who
are held in higher esteem than Cal Ripken, Jr. Heretired from baseball in 2001 after 21 seasonswith the Baltimore Orioles as one of only sevenplayers in history to amass at least 400 home runsand 3,000 hits. In 1995, Cal broke Lou Gehrig’srecord for consecutive games played (2,130) andvoluntarily ended his streak in 1998 after playing2,632 consecutive games.
Ripken has always focused on giving back tothe community. He founded the Cal Ripken, Jr.Foundation; the Kelly and Cal Ripken, Jr.Foundation; The Baltimore Reads RipkenLearning Center; the Kelly G. Ripken Program;and The Cal Ripken, Jr./Lou Gehrig ALSResearch Fund. He is heavily involved with CalRipken Baseball, which has over 700,000 youthplayers worldwide. Cal and his brother, Bill, willalso be speak at the ABCA Clinic.
The ABCA emphasizes sportsmanship andethics as a top priority. At last year’s convention,Michael Josephson, founder of the JosephsonInstitute of Ethics, was a keynote speaker. Thisyear, Bruce Brown will deliver a keynote speech.Brown has coached and taught at all levels,including the NFL, for 25 years. He is theDirector of ProActive Coaching and also theNAIA Special Presenter of the Champions ofCharacter Initiative. Brown has spoken aroundthe country to athletes, coaches, parent groups,
and businesses on the subject of character. Hehas produced 11 instructional coaching videosand authored eight books. At the convention, Mr.Brown will deliver an address entitled, “ThePower of a Coach’s Words.”
Any ABCA member may nominate an indi-vidual for the Honor Award. The Nominating/Awards Committee reviews the nominationsand selects two or three of these people toreceive this award. Past recipients include formerPresident George Bush, John Grisham, DickEnberg, Sparky Anderson, Sandy Alderson, PatWilliams, Tony Gwynn, Michael Josephson, andSpeaker of the House Dennis Hastert.
Four other outstanding individuals willreceive the ABCA Meritorious Service Awardat the luncheon. They are: Paul Seiler,Executive Director of USA Baseball; DavidOsinski, Executive Director of the AmericanBaseball Foundation; John Daigle, GeneralManager at USA Stadium; and David Yeast,Director of the NCAA Umpires Program.
The recipients of this award are selected bythe ABCA Hall of Fame Committee andapproved by the Board of Directors. The awardgoes to individuals who have provided out-standing service to amateur baseball.
The Rawlings Sporting Goods Company isthe official sponsor of the Honors Luncheon.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7
8:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Start of Clinic Sessions.Welcome & Introduction to Clinic Format,Danny Hall, Georgia Tech-ABCA PresidentBill Holowaty, Eastern Connecticut StateUniversity - ABCA First Vice-President
8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m. “The Right Mind-Setfor Championship Baseball,” GeorgeHorton, Cal State Fullerton
9:15 a.m.-10 a.m. “The Power of a Coach’sWords,” Bruce Brown, NAIA Championsof Character Initiative
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. “Pitching MechanicsThat Still Produce Results,” KevinO’Sullivan, Asst. Coach, Clemson Univ.
10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. “PracticeOrganization for All Levels,” Fred Hill,Rutgers University
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. “The Transition fromAluminum to Wood Bat Hitting,” JoeMaddon, Bench Coach, Anaheim Angels
12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Break for lunch1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m. “Pre-Practice
Stretching and Conditioning Program,”Pat McMahon, University of Florida
2:15 p.m.-3 p.m. “Making Your InfieldBetter: First-Base Play,” Ed Flaherty,University of Southern Maine
3 p.m.-3:45 p.m. “Catching: MakingEveryone Better,” Jim Penders, Universityof Connecticut
3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. “Team Practice DrillsThat Make Sense,” Rick Jones, TulaneUniversity
4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. “Pick Drills andStrategies With Tempo and Timing,”Joe Sottolano, U. S. Military Academy
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8
8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m. “The Mental Aspects ofCoaching Pitchers,” Steve Smith, BaylorUniversity
9:15 a.m.-10 a.m. “Overachievement: TheNew Model For ExceptionalPerformance,” Dr. John Eliot, PerformancePsychologist, Rice University
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. “Middle Infield Play,”Cal and Billy Ripken, Ripken Baseball
10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. “Rethinking theMind-Set About Third-Base Play,” JackStallings, Georgia Southern University
12:15 p.m.-2 p.m. Honors Luncheon2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. “Motivating the 21st
Century Athlete,” Joe Walsh, HarvardUniversity
2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m. “Developing theThree-Pitch Pitcher,” Charlie Green,Miami Dade South Community College
3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. “Building Blocks forChampionship Defense,” Ed Servais,Creighton University
4:15 p.m.-5 p.m. “Winning aChampionship Playing Small Ball,”Pat Bailey, George Fox University
5 p.m.-5:45 p.m. “Baserunning: PuttingYour Program Over the Top,” SteveTrimper, Manhattan College
HIGH SCHOOL BREAKOUT SESSION
2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. “Most Common HighSchool Hitting Problems,” Guy Anderson,Cordova High School (CA)
2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m. “Outfield Drills andTechniques,” Kirk Bock, Harrison HighSchool (AR)
3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. “Small Ball Baseball:How to Utilize and How to Control,”Bucky Mieras, Orona High School (MN)
4:15 p.m.-5 p.m. “Building a High SchoolBaseball Program and PracticeOrganization,” Brad Myers, Battle GroundAcademy High School (TN)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9
8:15 a.m.-9 a.m. “Offensive Keys to TeamHitting Success,” Dave Tollett, Florida GulfCoast University
9 a.m.-9:45 a.m. “A Program for Shoulderand Elbow Strengthening for Pitchers,”Dan Cassidy, Physical Therapist, CassidySports Physical Therapy
9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m. “Drills in DevelopingOutfield Play,” Mitch Thompson, AssistantCoach, Baylor University
10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. “Pitch Recognition:Don’t Just Preach it, Teach It,” Dr. Peter J.Fadde, Assistant Professor of InstructionalTechnology, Southern Illinois University
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ABCA PREVIEW2005Dave Serrano NamedAssistant Coach of Year
For his outstanding work as pitching coachand recruiting coordinator at Cal State Fullerton,Dave Serrano has been selected as theABCA/Baseball America Assistant Coach of theYear. During Serrano’s eight years at Fullerton,the Titan pitching staff led the Big West in ERAfive times and ranked among the nation’s top 25each of the last five years. Serrano’s recruitingclasses at Fullerton ranked in the nation’s toptwo twice in the last four years.
Coach Serrano was the pitching coach andrecruiting coordinator at the University of
Tennessee in 1995 and 1996, helping theVolunteers reach the 1995 College World Series.
He began his coaching career at CerritosCollege where he served from 1988 to 1994.After assisting head coach George Horton andthe Cal State Fullerton squad to the 2004Division I National Championship, Serranowas named head coach at the Universit y ofCalifornia Irvine.
Previous recipients of this outstanding honorare Dean Stotz, Stanford; Tim Corbin, Clemson;Brian O’Connor, Notre Dame; Jim Toman,South Carolina; and Jim Lawler, Texas A&M.Serrano will receive the award during theSaturday’s Honors Luncheon.
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Thursday, January 6Registration 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
ABCA Committee 1 p.m.-6 p.m.Meetings
Exhibits Open 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
International 6:30 p.m.8 p.m. Coaches Reception& Meeting
ABCA Divisional 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Meetings
Spouses Open 7 p.m.-9 p.m.Reception
Friday, January 7Registration 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Clinics 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Exhibits 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Spouses Breakfast 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Clinics break 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.for lunch
Clinics 1:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
Hall of Fame/Coach 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.of the Year Banquet
Saturday, January 8Registration 7 a.m.-noon
Clinics 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Exhibits 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Honors Luncheon 12:15 p.m.-2 p.m.
Clinics 2 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Sunday, January 9Clinics 8:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
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Request No. 107 Booths 509 & 511
The following companies are exhibiting at the ABCA Convention (as of 10.26.04). Company names are followed by their booth numbers at the convention. * Indicates new exhibitor
60th Annual ConventionList of Exhibitors
*A-Turf (A division of SurfaceAmerica) - 349
P.O. Box 157Williamsville, NY 14231(888) 777-6910www.aturf.cominfo@aturf.comA-Turf systems feature the highestquality synthetic grass in theindustry. Backed by a coast-to-coast network of experiencedinstallers. Ideal for baseball, foot-ball, soccer & more.Webb CookSee ad on page 22
Action Sports Media – 7231 Center Court, Suite #200Portland, OR 97227(800) 346-8037Game Ops CommanderJohn Jackson
*Action Sports Systems, Inc. – 220P. O. Box 1442Morganton, NC 28655(800) 631-1091Custom team uniforms for all sportsNand Thapar
Adams USA - 300P. O. Box 489Cookeville, TN 38501(800) 251-6857Baseball protective & field equipment Gary Montgomery
Adscreen Group – 5008010 Leavenworth StreetOmaha, NE 68114-5332(877) 393-5111Adscreen banners & field productsJohn Graves
*AdvoCare - 5335733 Quest Ridge RoadFranklin, TN 37064(615) 456-7002Sports & nutritional productsJeremy Fouts
Aer-Flo, Inc. – 628P. O. Box 1329Oneco, FL 34264(800) 823-7356www.aerflo.combillh@aerflo.comFast-growing manufacturer ofquality sports covers and wind-screens. Products include twopatent-pending products: WINDWEIGHTED™ Baseball Tarps andBUNT ZONE™ Infield Protectors.Bill HenningSee ad on the Inside Back Cover
Akadema, Inc. – 122 & 124317 Midland AvenueGarfield, NJ 07026(973) 772-7669www.akademapro.comlawrence@akademapro.comIn Akadema’s short but remarkablehistory, it has become America’shottest baseball equipment company for pro, college andhigh school players. The Akademaphenomenon started with TheProfessional glove series and continues with The Reptilian andPraying Mantis glove series.Lawrence GilliganSee ad on page 38
All-Star/Ampac Enterprises – 966 & 968P. O. Box 1356Shirley, MA 01464(800) 777-3810Baseball equipment & accessoriesStan Jurga
American Baseball Foundation – 3111313 - 13th Street SouthBirmingham, AL 35205(205) 558-4235Pitching development/reading/baseballE. David Osinski
Ammer Athletic Wear – Plaza 957679 W. 26th StreetHialeah, FL 33010(877) 521-6216Manufacturer of baseball uniformsJ. C. Asenjo & Amado Cabrera
Anaconda Sports – 602 & 6041221 Ulster AvenueKingston, NY 12401(800) 572-5293Complete line of baseball productsJohn Stote III
Anchor Sports, Ltd. - 450801 E. Campbell Road, Suite 638Richardson, TX 75081(866) 733-8873Infield conditionerByron Pierce
Applied Concepts/StalkerRadar - 950
2609 Technology DrivePlano, TX 75074-7467(800) 782-5537www.stalkerradar.comshows@stalkerradar.comStalker Radar manufacturers theStalker SPORT radar, Stalker PROradar, and Stalker AccelerationTesting System. Stalker Radars areused by all major league teams.Paul HatawaySee ad on page 40
*AstroTurf – 3432680 Lakeland Road, SEDalton, GA 30721(706) 278-1441Synthetic turfAlan Snipes
*Astute Educational Services - 1099131 Taft Street, #136Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 617-0195www.astuteed.net/prostylejim@astuteed.comAstute Educational Services sellsthe Pro Style line of instructionalvideos by John Mallee, minorleague hitting coordinator for theFlorida Marlins. These qualityvideos teach all the fundamentalsof great hitting.Jim MyersSee ad on page 16
Athletes in Action Baseball - 302651 Taylor DriveXenia, OH 45385(937) 352-1000Summer collegiate teamsJason Lester
Athletic Training EquipmentCompany (ATEC) - Bay 663655 Spice Island DriveSparks, NV 89431(800) 755-5100 x 1203Pitching machines, nets, balls & teesLarry Leukhardt
*Atlanta Team Headwear - 5414436 Park DriveNorcross, GA 30093(877) 285-4397CapsLarry D’Amato
*Atlantic Bat Company – 85067 Foster StreetPeabody, MA 01960(978) 531-0345www.atlanticbats.commichelle@atlanticbats.comAtlantic Bat Company, manufacturerof the Chautauqua Bat, produces thehighest quality maple and ash batsavailable on the market today.Adam TealSee ad on page 32
Baden Sports – 20434114 - 21st Avenue SouthFederal Way, WA 98003(800) 442-1271Baseballs & accessoriesRusty Trudeau
The Baseball Academy – 5035500 – 34th Street WestBradenton, FL 34210(941) 727-0303CampsTom Pluto
Baseball America – 700 & 702201 W. Main Street, Suite 201Durham, NC 27701(800) 845-2726Baseball magazine, Web site & booksLee Folger
Baseball Express – 323 & 3251051 E. NakomaSan Antonio, TX 78216(210) 348-7000 x 4752Baseball catalog salesJoey Squilla
Baseball Factory – Bay 9639176 Red Branch Road, Suite MColumbia, MD 21045(800) 641-4487Player development & college placementSteve Sclafani
Baseball Heaven Sports Complex – 81918 Old Dock RoadYaphank, NY 11980(800) 871-6652Sports facilityLou Volpe
BATCO – Plaza 215111 Treeland CircleSyracuse, NY 13219(877) 462-2826Batting cages & infield batting trainersPete Birmingham
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Baum Research & Development - 6101155 HastingsTraverse City, MI 49686(231) 929-0598Baseball batsMitch Pietras
Beacon Athletics – 7292224 Evergreen Road, Suite 6Middleton, WI 53562(800) 747-5985www.beaconathletics.cominfo@beaconathletics.comBeacon Athletics offers training, con-ditioning, and athletic field equip-ment to improve the performance ofathletes and the fields they play on.Benji BryeSee ad on page 23
BetterBaseball - 4281050 Mt. Paran RoadAtlanta, GA 30327(800) 997-4233www.betterbaseball.commorales@betterbaseball.comBetterBaseball is your baseball sup-ply headquarters, offering customnets, baseballs, pitching machines(including ATEC, JUGS, DATA, andMaster Pitch), training aids, battingcages, screens, and more.Glen RobinsonSee ad on page 34
Bleachers International, Inc. - 773P. O. Box 718Strasburg, CO 80136(800) 544-6658Aluminum bleachersWayne Clark
BMI Sales Group/Zingbat– 8077750 Archer RoadJustice, IL 60458 (866) 946-4228www.zingbat.cominfo@b-m-i-inc.comBMI Sales Group, Inc., designed,produced, and sells the “Zingbat”bat swing trainer. The Zingbatteaches the batter to stay “insidethe ball.”John G. CiesarSee ad on page 30
Boathouse Sports – 854 & 856425 E. Hunting Park AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19124(800) 875-1883Custom team outerwearMike Schenbeck
*Bomark Sportswear - 2164774 Interstate DriveCincinnati, OH 45246(800) 231-3351Team apparel & equipmentDoug Wilcoxson
*BPHL Sports, LLC – 648235 Shandwick PlaceAlpharetta, GA 30004(404) 513-6350Pitcher’s & catcher’s training aidDanny Pralgo
Brett Brothers Sports – 409 & 411E. 9514 Montgomery, Building #25Spokane, WA 99206(509) 891-6435Baseball bats & equipmentJoe Sample
Brown & Co. Sports Portraits - 711404 Stonehenge CircleRockledge, FL 32955(321) 617-9977PhotographsJoe Brown
BSN Sports - Plaza 4331901 Diplomat DriveDallas, TX 75234(800) 527-7510Institutional sporting goodsTom Rafferty
BWP Bats, LLC - 83780 Womeldorf LaneBrookville, PA 15825(814) 849-0089www.bwpbats.comsales@bwpbats.com
BWP Bats, LLC provides high qual-ity wood bats to players at all lev-els, from youth to professional. AllBWP Bats are hand-crafted fromquality Pennsylvania hardwoods.Michael GregorySee ad on page 35
C & H Baseball, Inc. – 8062215 – 60th Drive EastBradenton, FL 34203(800) 248-5192Backstop design & field equipmentTorrey Spears
Cages*Plus– 743518 Fair LaneNampa, ID 83686(866) 475-9148Portable batting cages Robert R. DeCloss
CC Rental - 82419 Wright WayFairfield, NJ 07004-3514(973) 882-0310Passenger van rentals in FloridaTom Taylor
*Cendant Hotel Group – 5068547 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite J-135Greenwood Village, CO 80112(303) 783-1490Erik Sabato
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For premium performance and a color that will set your field apart, choosefrom the Soilmaster Select Series by Pro’s Choice. Scientifically engineeredto cope with daily maintenance challenges, Soilmaster Select gives yourfield a professional look and is the TRUE choice of groundskeepers aroundthe league for building and maintaining winning ballfields. Now availablein four distinct colors, Soilmaster Select uniform granules manage moistureand alleviate compaction to keep your fields playable. Pro’s Choicedelivers a full line of sportsfield products for conditioning soil and infieldmix, top dressing infields, quickly drying puddles and revitalizing turf.
Call for information and product samples www.proschoice1.com
1.800.648.1166Request No. 109Plaza 439
The Babe. Hammerin’ Hank. Nomar
and A-Rod. They all earned their place
among baseball’s greats using the
legendary bats of Louisville Slugger.
So did five of the past six national
college baseball championship
teams. And eight of the past ten
teams who made it to the national
championship game.
Whether you’re swinging wood
or aluminum – or just want a
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since 1884: Louisville Slugger.
When it comes to bats,it’s the only
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© 2004 Hillerich & Bradsby Co., Louisville, KY. All rights reserved.Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. Visit the official website at MLB.com
Request No. 110 Booths 501 & 600
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Challenger Industries – 244P. O. Box 2727Dalton, GA 30722-2727(800) 334-8873www.challengerind.comchallengerind@alltel.netArtificial turf for all your needs.Challenger has been manufactur-ing synthetic turf products forover 20 years—turf mats, battingcages, or the entire field.David White & Roger HarrisonSee ad on page 33
Clell Wade Coaches Directory – 400P. O. Box 177Cassville, MO 65625(877) 386-4840State & national coaching directoriesKaran Wade
Coaches Choice – 432 & 434P. O. Box 1828Monterey, CA 93942(888) 229-5745Instructional books, videos, & DVDs Dr. Jim Peterson
Coaching Management – 8282488 N. Triphammer RoadIthaca, NY 14850(607) 257-6970 x 11Publishingwww.athleticbid.cominfo@momentummedia.comCoaching Management publishesthree issues per year for everyhigh school and college headbaseball coach in the U.S. withtargeted editorial, product infor-mation, and ads.Mark Goldberg
Coastal Plain League – 9324900 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 201Raleigh, NC 27606(919) 852-1960Collegiate summer baseball leaguePete Bock
Cocoa Expo Sports Center – 709500 Friday RoadCocoa, FL 32926(321) 639-3976 x 12Spring break baseball & youth tournamentsJeff Biddle
Collegiate Pacific – 833 & 83513950 Senlac, #200Dallas, TX 75234(800) 881-6536 x 248Baseball equipmentSteve Easterling
*Cooperstown Baseball World – 105P. O. Box 398Bergenfield, NJ 07621(888) CBW-8750Youth baseball tournament facilityDebra Sirianni
Cosby, Gerry & Co., Inc. – 2013 Pennsylvania PlazaNew York, NY 10001(877) 563-6464Travel/equipment bags & protectiveequipmentMichael Cosby
*Country Stone, Inc. - 569P. O. Box 420Waterloo, IN 46793(260) 837-9049Ball diamond infield conditioner &warning track mixDarin Kain
CoverSports USA - 5075744 Woodland AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19143(800) 445-6680Field covers, windscreens & fencecrownFred Hoge
Crimson Stone, Inc. - 6346510 Keenes Mill RoadCottondale, AL 35453(800) 354-5663Ball field materialsBarry Snyder
Cutters Gloves – 9544902 E. McDowell Road, Suite 103Phoenix, AZ 85008(800) 821-0231Batting gloves & batting accessoriesChris Sears
D-Bat, Inc. – 5391400 Preston Road, Suite 110Plano, TX 75073(888) 398-3393Wooden baseball/softball batsCade Griffis
Dartfish USA - 9121301 Hightower Trail, Suite 111Atlanta, GA 30350(888) 655-3850Sports video analysis software
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Request No. 111 Request No. 112Booth 109 Booths 620 & 622
Request No. 113 Booths 601, 603, 605 & 607
Decker Sports – 5026912 N. 97th CircleOmaha, NE 68122(800) 431-5128Training equipment, baseballs &glovesLoren Gress
DeLONG – 401 & 403821 - 5th AvenueGrinnell, IA 50112(800) 733-5664Team uniforms, jackets & capsTimothy Marsho
Diamond Pro (txi) – Plaza 6151341 W. Mockingbird LaneDallas, TX 75247(800) 228-2987www.diamondpro.comdiamondpro@txi.comProfessional groundskeeping prod-ucts, infield conditioners, calcine clay,mound clay and bricks, markingdust, warning track, and infield mix. Barrett Reese, Jr.See ad on page 20
Diamond Sports – Bay 41511130 Warland DriveCypress, CA 90630(800) 366-2999Baseballs, catcher’s gear, mitts & bagsAndrea Gordon
Digital Scout - 4063248 W. Henderson RoadColumbus, OH 43220(800) 249-1189Software, stats & scoutingJim Emery
Disney Sports Attractions - 508P. O. Box 470818Celebration, FL 34747-9998(407) 938-3467TournamentsRick Morris
*Dizzy Dean Baseball – 470P. O. Box 856Hernando, MS 38632(662) 429-4365Youth baseball & softballDanny Phillips
Douglas Sports Nets & Equipment – 4143441 S. 11th AvenueEldridge, IA 52748(800) 553-8907Baseball nets, windscreens & equipmentChris Rickerl
Dynamic Team Sports – 651 & 750419 Boot RoadDowningtown, PA 19335(800) 437-6223www.dynamicteamsports.cominfo@dynamicteamsports.comDynamic Team Sports producesteam uniforms. The Elite Seriesgives teams the ability to buildcustomized uniforms from theground up, while the Stockline isavailable to ship immediately.Steve RakoczySee ad on the Back Cover
*Eagle Custom Sports – 1049 & 105150 Charterhouse CrescentLondon, ON, Canada N5W 5V5(800) 809-2230Bags, baseball gloves & undergarmentsAdam McLean
Earth & Turf Products – 1023112 S. Railroad AvenueNew Holland, PA 17557(888) 693-2638www.earthandturf.comjohnb@mdsgroup.netEarth & Turf produces topdressersfor the sports turf industry. Ourunits are simple, well-built productsthat work well and are affordable.John BentleySee ad on page 32
Easton Sports, Inc. – Plaza 9277855 Haskell Avenue, Suite 200Van Nuys, CA 91406(800) 347-3901 x 653Bats, gloves, bags, accessories,apparel & shoesJim Darby
*eBaseballClub.com – 236240 E. Ogden Avenue #102Hinsdale, IL 60521(866) 752-9337College recruiting tool for players
eFundraising - 341205 West Service Rd. Champlain, NY 12919 (800) 561-8388www.efundraising.cominfo@efundraising.comTogether with QSP, Reader’s Digest,eFundraising has helped groupslike yours raise almost $3 billionand counting. Ask about the com-pany’s proven fundraising pro-grams and request your FREEfundraising info kit and gift.See ad on page 43
*EI Franchise Company – 911264 S. Main StreetMiddleton, MA 01949(978) 762-0448Training center franchise
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The Xvest is considered by many of the Major Leaguestrength coaches to be an essential tool for “the edge”.
“We have used the Xvest and have foundit to be the best, most comfortable andeffective weight vest. We have seenmeasurable improvements in range ofmotion, strength and power.”
Gene Coleman, Ed. D.Strength and Conditioning Coach – Houston Astros
Xvest can be used in your strength, conditioning,speed, agility, plyometric and sport specific drills ortraining. You will see dramatic improvements in speedand power as well as conditioning and strength.
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Request No. 114
Emch Brothers - 7494190 Delmar SWWyoming, MI 49418(616) 293-8655Athletic field contractorsPhil Hilliker
ESPN The Magazine - 510Disney Sports & RecreationClubhouseP. O. Box 10,000Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830(407) 938-3423Magazine fundraising Pete Bryden
Eversan, Inc. - 81434 Main StreetWhitesboro, NY 13492(800) 383-6060Scoreboards, timers & message signsMichelle Moran
Fair-Play Scoreboards – 101 & 1031700 Delaware AvenueDes Moines, IA 50317(800) 247-0265Scoreboards for high schools, colleges& municipal programsJeff Reeser
FishNet (Catahoula Nets) – Bay 4552901 Fourth Street, Box 549Jonesville, LA 71343(800) 873-4778Net manufacturerBenny Champlin
Florida Coast Spring Training – 11420 Lynn DriveAndover, NJ 07821(973) 691-0070Spring training facility for colleges &high schoolsVinny Carlesi
Francis L. Dean & Associates - 4222800 S. Hulen Street, #200Fort Worth, TX 76109(800) 375-0552Athletic insuranceJill Faulder
Frank’s Sports Shop – 717 & 719430 E. Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10457(718) 299-9628Sporting goods retailerRonald Stein
Frozen Ropes Training Center – 636 & 63812 Elkay DriveChester, NY 10918(845) 469-7331Baseball & softball instruction Dan Hummel
*Full Performance Fitness – 525924 Bayview DriveHermosa Beach, CA 90254(310) 567-2220Liquid multivitamin & mineral supplementJim Welker
Gagliardi Insurance Services - 810284 Digital DriveMorgan Hill, CA 95037(800) 538-7061Insurance D. C. Gagliardi
*The Game, LLC – 761P. O. Box 2516Phenix City, AL 36868(877) 840-4547Headwear & apparelTroy Corbin
Game-On/DiGeronimoAggregates, LLC - 646
8900 Hemlock RoadIndependence, OH 44131(888) 593-0395www.hayditegame-on.comkmccabe@indexc.comGame-On sports field conditionersare produced by DiGeronimoAggregates in Cleveland, OH.Products include field condition-ers, top dressings, drying agents,and warning track blends.Keith McCabeSee ad on page 24
Glover’s Scorebooks – 551P. O. Box 355Forestville, CA 95436(707) 887-2812Scorebooks & accessory itemsTom Glover
GoodSports - 505P. O. Box 769Exton, PA 19341(800) 860-4303Field & facility equipmentRoger Higgins
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Advanced Skills Tee
Used by over 1200 colleges & high schools.
• Eliminates both dipping & casting • Teaches with every swing. A silent coach. • Very portable. • Durable polyurethane construction & a two year warranty.
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Develops strength at contact & promotes staying strong through the ball!
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Request No.115 Booth 209
*Grand Slam Sports – Bay 155P. O. Box 1540Brighton, MI 48116-5340(248) 486-4500Catch & throw back machineFred Allor
*Happy Feet by Heel Your Soles – 7555198 E. Parsons Point RoadHernando, FL 34442(352) 637-2299Therapeutic massaging insolesAnne Black
*Head Down Trainers.com - 1111380 Wilmington PikeWest Chester, PA 19382(888) 422-2768Sports training devicePaul Niggebrugge
*Hitting.com – 12817530 Ventura Boulevard, Suite #201Encino, CA 91316(888) 295-8802Instructional hitting DVD seriesDave Hudgens
Home Run LLC dba Hoosier BatCompany - 704
P. O. Box 432Valparaiso, IN 46384(800) 228-3787www.hoosierbat.com
baseball@netnitco.netHoosier Bat Company producesquality ash baseball bats. The WoodForce 2000 has an ash handle, ahickory sweet spot, and maple onthe end. The Fungo bat has thesame construction. You never needto tape the barrel of either.Dave CookSee ad on page 42
Human Kinetics Publishing - 304P. O. Box 50761607 N. Market StreetChampaign, IL 61825(800) 747-4457Sports & fitness books/videos &softwareTed Miller
Hunter Industries – 82373 High Rock RoadSandy Hook, CT 06482(203) 270-8529Irrigation equipmentLynda Wightman
IBC Baseball – 226 & 228 P. O. Box 1052Eagle Lake, FL 33839(863) 559-4405Tournament showcases & event runnerChuck White
*Inside Edge - 4249301 Bryant Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420(952) 948-1481Pitch charting tools for player feedback & scouting
Jet Sportswear, Inc. - 922646 Schooner LaneElk Grove, IL 60007(866) 538-9327Performance moisture migrationcompression wearEdan Tau
JKP Sports, Inc. – Bay 44519333 SW 118th AvenueTualatin, OR 97062(800) 547-6843JUGS equipmentDave Candello
Just For Nets – 2033922 W. Osborne AvenueTampa, FL 33614(888) 569-6387Custom netting
K & K Insurance Group, Inc. - 2061712 Magnavox WayFort Wayne, IN 46804(800) 426-2889Sports camp insuranceStacie Richardson
L. A. Steelcraft Products – 573P. O. Box 90365Pasadena, CA 91109(800) 371-2438Manufacturer of baseball equipmentLee Van Valkenburg
*Lee County Sports Authority – 7692305 BroadwayFort Myers, FL 33901(239) 344-5201Southwest Florida’s sports complexesGary Ewen
Liflong-Products.com – 8323200 S. Country Club RoadMelbourne, FL 32901(877) 543-5664Training equipment Larry & Judy Thompson
*Little Caesars Fundraising Program - 6262211 Woodward AvenueDetroit, MI 48201(888) 452-5487Pizza kits & cookie dough forfundraisingSarah Szpaichler
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Request No. 116 Request No. 117Plaza 615 Booth 519
*Locke Turf, Inc. – 618109 Blue Heron DriveMandeville, LA 70477(985) 624-9053Mowing equipment
Louisville Slugger – 501 & 600800 W. Main StreetLouisville, KY 40202(800) 282-2287www.slugger.comSince 1884, when John A. “Bud”Hillerich hand-turned a white ashbat for Pete “The Gladiator”Browning, the finest hitter of theday, the name Louisville Slugger hasbeen synonymous with the game’sgreatest players and teams.Kevin UhrhanSee ads on pages 15 & 29
M.A.S.A., Inc. – 620 & 6221413 S. Meridian RoadJasper, IN 47546(800) 264-4519www.masa.comggoodness@masa.comM.A.S.A., Inc. distributes a full-color74-page sporting goods and fieldmaintenance catalog. The companycarries a wide assortment of baseball,softball, soccer, and football equip-ment at discounted prices.Grayson GoodnessSee ad on page 16
M-F Athletic & Perform Better – 608P. O. Box 8090, 11 Amflex DriveCranston, RI 02920(800) 556-7464Training & rehab equipmentJohn Brock
*M & S Technologies, Inc. – 436P. O. Box 1171Park Ridge, IL 60068(877) 225-6101Sports vision tester
*Majestic Athletic - 543100 Majestic WayBangor, PA 18013(800) 955-8555Team sports & licensed apparelMike Gilroy, Joe Soboloski
Markwort Sporting Goods – 7251101 Research BoulevardSt. Louis, MO 63132-1711(800) 669-6626www.markwort.comsales@markwort.comMarkwort Sporting Goods Companyis a distributor/manufacturer of base-ball equipment, including baseballs,gloves and mitts, protective equip-ment, batter’s gloves, uniforms,socks, laces, glove oil, and trainingaccessories.Herb MarkwortSee ad on page 23
Master Pitching Machine –Plaza 621
4200 N.E. Birmingham RoadKansas City, MO 64117(800) 878-8228www.masterpitch.cominfo@masterpitch.comManufacturer and direct supplier ofthe Iron Mike Arm Style PitchingMachine, batting cage nets andframes, “L” screens, protectivescreens, and related items.Joe GiovagnoliSee ad on page 41
Mayday Publishing, Inc. - 21111038 Hildreth CourtCamarillo, CA 93012(805) 491-3379Pitching charts & performance software Larry May
McDavid Sports/Med – 30910305 Argonne DriveWoodridge, IL 60517(800) 237-8254Compression apparel & sports medicineDave Doezie
Memphis Net & Twine – 442P. O. Box 80331Memphis, TN 38108(800) 238-6380Sports nets & equipmentAlbert Carruthers
MetalWood Bats – 416P. O. Box 167/301F Roosevelt Blvd.Eleanor, WV 25070(866) 982-2287Baseball/softball training batsMitch Heaton
*Mid-Lakes Corporation – 640P. O. Box 5320Knoxville, TN 37928(865) 687-7341Premium netting for batting tunnels,backstops, and L-screensDavid Stair
Midwest Baseball Academy – 30610423 Worthington LaneProspect, KY 40059(800) 669-6323National network of baseball campsJoe Marker
*Miken Sports - 924415 E. South StreetCaledonia, MN 55921(877) 807-5291www.mikensports.comjhoscheit@mikensports.comFounded in 1996, Miken Sports isthe industry leader in high-perform-ance, composite bat technology. Tolearn more, visit the company’s Website at www.mikensports.com.Jim HoscheitSee ad on the Inside Front Cover
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January 7 – 8, 2005Louisville, KentuckyImmediately preceding the AFCA meeting
The industry’s premier conference for football and baseball strength and conditioning professionals
For details, or to register call 800-815-6826
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ABCA PREVIEW2005Miller Net Company – 609 & 611
P. O. Box 18787Memphis, TN 38181(800) 423-6603www.millernets.commiller@millernets.comMiller Net Company is a familybusiness with a product linedeveloped from three generationsof experience. We serve a widevariety of customers, from individ-uals to major league sports teamsto state fish and wildlife agencies.Harold MillerSee ad on page 30
Mizuno USA – Plaza 2214925 Avalon Ridge ParkwayNorcross, GA 30071(770) 453-7807Baseball equipment Bram Krieger
Muhl Tech – 209503 OgdenWharton, TX 77488(888) 766-8772www.muhltech.comsales@themuhl.comMuhl Tech continually strives todevelop some of the most innova-tive baseball training equipmentavailable today, with institutionaldurability being one of our goals.Wesley JohnstonSee ad on page 19
*Mustang Company - 851P. O. Box 369Port Richey, FL 34673(727) 939-1339Athletic training & rehab equipmentMichael Julian
National Batting Cages, Inc. - 715P. O. Box 250Forest Grove, OR 97116-0250(800) 547-8800Batting cages, tunnel nets & screensFred Schmidtke
National Mower Co. – 706, 708 & 710700 Raymond AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55114(651) 646-4079Field maintenance equipmentJoel Orthman
*National Pitching Association – 737P. O. Box 2350Del Mar, CA 92014(866) 977-4824Pitching instructionTom House
*Neal Portnoy Art Studio, Inc. - 72122 Walnut StreetHolden, MA 01520(508) 829-8000Sports artworkNeal Portnoy
New England Collegiate BaseballLeague - 820515 Hawthorne LaneWindsor, CT 06095(860) 285-0133Collegiate summer leagueKevin MacIllvane
NIKE, Inc. – Bay 241One Bowerman DriveBeaverton, OR 97005(503) 671-2973Technical apparel, footwear & accessoriesKeith Conrad & Kelly Wylie
Nocona Athletic Goods – 606P. O. Box 329Nocona, TX 76255(800) 433-0957Baseball gloves & equipmentGary Netolicky
Northwoods League – 6322900 4th Street SWRochester, MN 55902(507) 536-4579Summer collegiate baseball leagueDick Radatz, Jr. & Rick Lindau
Nylon Net Company – 521 & 523845 N. Main StreetMemphis, TN 38019-2311(800) 238-7529Sports nets & pitching machinesRobert Alba & Stephen Christides
Oakley, Inc. – 222 & 224One IconFoothill Ranch, CA 92610(800) 800-6254EyewearJanet Schnitzler
*Oates Specialties, LLC – 527 151 FM 1696 EastHuntsville, TX 77320(936) 295-4459Pitcher-specific conditioning accessoriesRobert Oates
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ABCA PREVIEW2005*ODEYS “The Field Experts” - 9409994 F StreetOmaha, NE 68127(402) 597-6296Field materialsPat O’Donnell
Old Hickory Bat Company – 4201735 Highway 31WGoodlettsville, TN 37072(866) PRO-BATSMaple baseball bats, batting gloves,fungos & training batsTravis Copley
On Deck Sports – Plaza 355P. O. Box 522Winthrop, MA 02152(877) 227-4824Baseball mounds & equipmentJoe MurphySee ad on page 47
Osborne Innovative Products – Bay 5552221 - 2nd StreetEnumclaw, WA 98022(800) 325-7238Protective screens, training equipment & field maintenanceMark Zender
Outdoor Cap Company, Inc. – 8181200 Melissa LaneBentonville, AR 72751(800) 826-6047HeadwearJoe Rubertino
Paul Pryor Travel Bags, Inc. – 61612401 - 66th Street NorthLargo, FL 33773(800) 330-8400Travel/equipment bags, T-shirts,shorts & underwear Bob Milleman
Perfect Game USA - 1291203 Rockford Road SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404(319) 298-2923Scouting report serviceGregory A. Legg
Phoenix Bat Company – 4387801 Corporate Boulevard, Suite EPlain City, OH 43064(877) 598-2287Professional-quality wood batsCharley “Lefty” Trudeau
Pickle-Ball, Inc. – 3114700 – 9th Avenue NWSeattle, WA 98107(800) 377-9915Durable poly baseballsDoug Smith
PIK Products – 238 & 240P. O. Box 2108Norwalk, CT 06852(877) 845-7845www.swiftstik.com &www.agrandslam.comsales@swiftstik.comWe manufacture effective andaffordable training aids for base-ball. Our Swift Stik training batand Grand Slam pitching machinetogether make the ultimate train-ing system for the hitter.Louis SeeleySee ad on page 26
Pitch Count, LLC - 7513824 Dade DriveAnnandale, VA 22003(703) 256-4929Baseball pitch counterDave Tinsley
Pitcher’s Mate – 519330 S. Main StreetFranklin, KY 42134(270) 586-6186www.pitchers-mate.cominfo@pitchers-mate.comUsed by colleges and pros, Pitcher’sMate is the pitching target that willmake your practice time pay off.Steve MaloneySee ad on page 20
Pitching Central – 52926206 Hanna Road Spring, TX 77386 (281) 298-6319Baseball pitching products & servicesRon Wolforth
Pittsburgh Souvenir & Novelty Co. - 410 6628 E. Montreal PlaceScottsdale, AZ 85254(480) 922-1070ApparelMike Rossman
Players Sporting Goods – 8175737 N. Graham StreetCharlotte, NC 28269(800) 896-1200Louisville Slugger ProductsAshley Stallings
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ABCA PREVIEW2005Portolite Products, Inc. – Plaza 2152950 Nelson RoadDelano, MN 55328(800) 315-8115Portable pitching moundsMichael Hoppe
Post Performance - 351P. O. Box 515Chesterfield, MO 63006-0515(618) 973-7760Customized footwearTerry Collins
Power Systems, Inc. – 248 & 250P. O. Box 31709Knoxville, TN 37930(800) 321-6975www.power-systems.comjbales@power-systems.comSince 1986 Power Systems, Inc.has been the No. 1 source for allyour training needs, includingsports performance, fitness andhealth products and programs.
Powers Manufacturing Co. – 3331340 Sycamore StreetWaterloo, IA 50703(319) 233-6118Athletic uniformsJosh Bevins
Prep Illustrated, Inc. – 816P. O. Box 191Eagle Grove, IA 50533(800) 505-4456Sports magazineKay Derscheid
Pro-Ice – 70722612 Mojave LaneMission Viejo, CA 92691(800) 581-8202Cold therapy productsTom Nolan
Pro-Line Cap Company – 733 & 7351332 N. Main StreetFort Worth, TX 76106-9117(800) 227-2456CapsCharlie Harris
Pro Look Sports – 303, 305 & 30737 E. Center Street, Suite 304Provo, UT 84606(800) PRO-LOOKwww.prolooksports.comnikki@prolooksports.comCall (800) PRO-LOOK or visitwww.prolooksports.com for com-pletely customizable pre- andpost-game wear, and the nicestcoaching gear around.Dustin RhodesSee ads on pages 8 & 36
Pro Nine Sports – 200 & 202P. O. Box 1765Los Alamitos, CA 90720(800) 355-5969Baseballs & catcher’s equipmentFrank Hardy
ProBatter Sports, LLC – Bay 25515 Old Gate LaneMilford, CT 06460(203) 874-2500Video pitching machine
ProKold Corporation – 8682607 N. Moore AvenueMoore, OK 73160(800) 541-7199Reusable ice wrapsKeith Brink
Promats, Inc. – 809P. O. Box 508Fort Collins, CO 80522(800) 678-6287www.promats.comeileen@promats.comPromats manufactures protectivefield wall padding, railing, andpole padding, windscreening, turfprotectors, field covers, and otherrelated stadium components forbaseball and softball facilities. Pete HarveySee ad on page 31
ProMounds, Inc. – Plaza 355P. O. Box 522Winthrop, MA 02152(877) 227-4824Baseball mounds & equipmentJoe MurphySee ad on page 47
Proper Pitch – 227 & 326P. O. Box 2294Garner, NC 27529(800) 336-7503Indoor/outdoor pitching moundsMike Beck
Pro’s Choice SportsfieldProducts – Plaza 439
410 N. Michigan Avenue, Ste. 400Chicago, IL 60611(800) 648-1166proschoice1.comkarl.rutherford@oildri.comSoilmaster soil conditioners relievecompaction, quickly wick wateraway, and promote drainage onsoccer, football, and baseball fieldsresulting in tough, resilient turf.Dave CyganSee ad on page 14
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ABCA PREVIEW2005PUMA – Bay 9635 Lyberty WayWestford, MA 01886(800) 782-7862Baseball footwearMatt Lancor
*Put-In-Cups – 327 & 329129 Kortney DriveWeatherford, TX 76087(800) 506-7891Plastic cups that fit chain-link fencesRandall Hunt
*Quest For Victory – 642 & 644180 Freedom AvenueMurfreesboro, TN 37129(800) 854-4452Direct mail donation programChris Sullivan
Rawlings Sporting Goods – Bay 6331859 Bowles AvenueFenton, MO 63026(800) 729-7770Baseball equipment & clothingMike Thompson
*Red Diamond by Moltan Co. - 934& 9367125 Riverdale Bend RoadMemphis, TN 38125(800) 264-5826Infield conditioner
Reebok International, LTD – Bay 9151895 J. W. Foster BoulevardCanton, MA 02021(888) 898-9028Athletic footwear, apparel & accessoriesKevin Adams
Reef Industries, Inc. – 208P. O. Box 750250Houston, TX 77275-0250(800) 231-6074Reinforced sheeting manufacturedinto mound & field coversMark Young
Riddell – 5373404 Steeplechase TrailArlington, TX 76016(817) 446-4854Baseball equipmentDave Hosteller
RightViewPro – 66827 Middle Lane SouthRolling Hills, CA 90274(310) 377-9221Baseball & softball instructional analysisDon Slaughter
Ringor – 405 & 4077929 SW Burns Way Wilsonville, OR 97070(800) 746-4670Athletic footwear
Ripken Baseball – 345 & 3471427 Clarkview Road, Suite 100Baltimore, MD 21209(800) 486-0850Youth baseball campsAndrea Kunicky
Rixtine Trophy – 811 & 9102350 ‘O’ StreetLincoln, NE 68510(800) 347-3810Trophies, awards, pins, medals & giftsTim Hoffman
Rotor Twin Swing Trainer - 727277 Thornecliffe Drive, Suite AState Road, NC 28676(877) 375-0315Rotor Twin - swing trainer/hitting stationBob Balsdon
Russell Athletic – Bay 943755 Lee StreetAlexander City, AL 35010(256) 500-4265Athletic apparelLarry Linenberger
S.E.N.T. Company, LLC – 572P. O. Box 834Gainesville, TX 76241(800) 905-8837Training tool for pitchersTank Nelson
S & O Corporation - 815P. O. Box 167Gallaway, TN 38036(800) 624-7853Windscreens & field coversTommy White
Schutt Sports – 601, 603, 605 &607
P. O. Box 426, 1200 E. UnionLitchfield, IL 62056(800) 637-2047www.schuttsports.comcontact@schutt-sports.comSchutt Sports markets innovative,quality, protective and field/courtequipment for baseball, basketball,football and softball, and collecta-ble helmets and bases to promotefan enjoyment. Larry BrushettSee ad on page 17
ScorePAD Sports, Inc. – 4445240-Q Panola Industrial BoulevardDecatur, GA 30035(678) 270-4001Palm operated software for scoringbaseballDouglas Hines
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*ScoutLYNX – 7391525 Argonne LaneAlpharetta, GA 30004(877) 581-9605Wireless baseball scoutwareBrett Illig & Jeff Auterson
Seating Services Inc. - 115P. O. Box 4Angola, NY 14006(800) 552-9470www.seatingservices.comdccooke@seatingservices.comManufacturers of quality blowmolded, gravity tip, low mainte-nance stadium chairs to enhanceyour facility. Add your VIP sectiontoday.Diane Cotroneo CookeSee ad on page 25
Signature Systems, LLC - 62450 E. 42nd Street, Suite 501New York, NY 10017(800) 569-2751Outfield fencing & windscreensEric Hochman
Smithco, Inc. – 706, 708 & 71034 West AvenueWayne, PA 19087(610) 688-4009Infield groomers & line markersEmil Miller
Sound & Video Creations, Inc. – 2182820 Azalea PlaceNashville, TN 37204(888) 824-5722Click Effects music, sound effects &video systemsEric Pangborn
South Padre Island Nets, Inc.(SPI) - 650
2001 Amistad DriveSan Benito, TX 78586(866) 248-6387www.spinets.netspinets@spinets.netSPI Nets manufactures the highestquality sports netting, includingbatting cages, protective screens,custom backstops and other barrier nets at excellent priceswith speedy delivery.Joe RodriguezSee ad on page 43
Southern Athletic Fields – Bay 9331309 Mainsail DriveColumbia, TN 38401(800) 837-8062www.mulemix.comsaf@mulemix.comSAF specializes in the following:infield mixes, mound clay, warn-ing track, field conditioners, fieldaccessories, and drying agents.SAF is introducing a new redinfield conditioner product, available soon!!!Bill MarbetSee ad on page 22
Southwest Host Services – 614P. O. Box 13808Scottsdale, AZ 85255(480) 945-2359Team & recruiting hotel accommodations Linda Hitchins
Speedline Athletic Wear – 308 & 3101804 N. HabanaTampa, FL 33607(813) 876-1375Custom team uniformsDave Aubuchon
Sportdecals, Inc. - 301P. O. Box 358Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0358(800) 435-6110Batter helmet decals & imprinted T-shirts Don Metivier & Chris Gagnon
Sports Attack – 509 & 511P. O. Box 1529Verdi, NV 89439-1529(800) 717-4251www.sportsattack.cominfo@sportsattack.comSports Attack is a manufacturer ofquality sports training equipment.With 35 years of pitching machinedesign experience, the currentproduct offering includes profes-sional baseball, volleyball, andtennis training equipment.Kurt BrennerSee ad on page 11
Sports Sensors, Inc. – 67211351 Embassy DriveCincinnati, OH 45240(888) 542-9246Glove Radar & Swing Speed RadarAl Dilz
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Request No. 126Booths 238 & 240
Sports Tutor – Bay 4553300 WinonaBurbank, CA 91504(800) 448-8867www.sportsmachines.comcourtserve@earthlink.netSports Tutor is a premier manu-facturer of sports machinesincluding machines for baseball,tennis, volleyball, and soccer-forover 15 years.John HendersonSee ad on page 7
Sporturf – 9382668 Lakeland RoadDalton, GA 30722(800) 798-1056www.sporturf.cominfo@sporturf.comSporturf was founded in 1976and reigns as the oldest owner-operated synthetic turf companyin the world. Sporturf has beenon the frontlines of innovationsince its inception.Darby McCamySee ad on page 35
Sprinturf – 133994 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 1010Wayne, PA 19087(610) 828-6500Synthetic turf & baseball matsScotty Smith
St. Petersburg/Clearwater CVB – 226 & 22814450 – 46th Street North, #108Clearwater, FL 33762(727) 464-7257Tournament destination – IBCWorld SeriesKevin Smith
Stabilizer Solutions, Inc. - 808205 S. 28th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85034(800) 336-2468www.stabilizersolutions.comStabilizer Solutions, Inc. is aunique company that specializesin natural and fiber reinforcedsport, recreational, and land-scape surfaces world-wide.Jon HubbsSee ad on page 41
Stiggy’s Sports Shop - 86911444 Deerfield RoadCincinnati, OH 45242(866) 784-4497Baseball equipment & apparelSteve Stigler & Scott Lawson
Strike Zone, Inc. – Plaza 21510531 Maryland CircleBloomington, MN 55438(952) 829-7790Batting practice unit & pitchingmachineJohn L. Beintema
Super-Net – 229 & 3283209 Air Park RoadFuquay Varina, NC 27526(800) 955-6387Batting cages, protective screens &field maintenance equipmentGlen Passner
SwingAway – Bay 5552221 – 2nd StreetEnumclaw, WA 98022(800) 325-7238SwingAway—transportable hittingstationMark Zender
*Swingbuster Sports – 337501 Cahaba RoadSelma, AL 36701(877) 422-8292Batting trainersDonny Buster
Texas Collegiate League – 504210 W. 6th Street, Suite 1206Fort Worth, TX 76102(817) 339-9367Summer leagueWayne Poage
Tomark Sports – 515 & 517P. O. Box 1088Corona, CA 92878(951) 371-1844Recreation equipment sales & service Mark Harpin
*The Top 96 Invitational Showcase – 44623 Bald Rock RoadWayland, MA 01778(508) 651-0165High school showcaseKenneth Hill
The Toro Company – 315 & 3178111 Lyndale Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420(952) 887-8808Workman Utility Vehicle &Reelmaster MowerDale Getz
True Pitch, Inc. – 821P. O. Box 11Altoona, IA 50009(800) 647-3539Portable pitching mounds & Flex-A-ClayCraig Allison
Tuff Toe, Inc. – 2321442 W. Collins Avenue, Suite GOrange, CA 92867-5443(800) 888-0802Pitching toes Jeff Musick
TurboSlot Sports - 210P. O. Box 819Mocksville, NC 27028(800) 726-3568Hitting gloves, fungos & TurboStiksFred Willett
TURFACE – Bay 425750 Lake Cook Road, Suite 440Buffalo Grove, IL 60089(800) 207-6457Soil amendmentsCharlie Vestal
Turfco Manufacturing – 706, 708 & 710
1655 – 101st Avenue NEBlaine, MN 55449(763) 785-1050www.turfco.comgbrodd@turfco.comTurfco Manufacturing has servedthe professional turf industry formore than 50 years by providingthe most advanced aeration andrenovation equipment on themarket. Greg BroddSee ad on page 13
Twin City Knitting Company - 214P. O. Box 1179Conover, NC 28613(800) 438-6884Athletic socks, caps, belts,wrist/headbands & knit hatsFrancis Davis
Under Armour Athletic Apparel – 319 & 3211020 Hull Street, 3rd FloorBaltimore, MD 21230(888) 427-6687Performance apparelChris Moses
Uniforms Express – 829 & 928548 Division StreetCampbell, CA 95008(888) 661-7044Uniforms, jackets & hatsGeoff Samuels
USA Baseball – 402 & 404P. O. Box 1131Durham, NC 27702(919) 474-8721National baseball teamsPaul Seiler
USA TODAY Sports Weekly – 4187950 Jones Branch DriveMcLean, VA 22108(800) 582-0404PublicationAlex Kennedy
Vantage Products Int’l – Plaza233
7895 Stage Hills Boulevard, Suite 105Memphis, TN 38133(800) 244-4457www.vipsports.comchris@vpisports.comSupplier of batting cages, pro-tective screens, and netting aswell as many other baseballrelated items.Chris Bawcum See ad on page 6
Victory Custom Athletic – Plaza 6279006 Owensmouth AvenueCanoga Park, CA 91304(800) 959-3566Team apparelRob Mouzis
Weather Beater by ColoradoLining - 547
28043 FM 1485 EastNew Caney, TX 77357(888) 546-4641www.weather-beater.comwww.coloradolining.comjmondor@coloradolining.comWeatherBeater® by ColoradoLining manufactures quality ath-letic field covers for baseball, foot-ball, and softball as well as windand shade screens, turf blankets,gym floor covers and wallpadding for the athletic industry.Jeff MondorSee ad on page 42
Western Athletic Supply Co. – 916 & 918P. O. Box 5407Riverside, CA 92517(800) 624-6637Baseball equipmentJack Lenertz
Western Industries – 448P. O. Box 428Miles City, MT 59301(800) 488-3592Infield, mound & plate coversRichard Martinez
Wilson Sporting Goods – Bay 6558700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Ste. 11Chicago, IL 60631(800) 443-0011 x 6853Baseball goods & uniformsJim Hackett
World Sport – 335P. O. Box 661624Los Angeles, CA 90066(800) 496-8687Top quality international baseball toursDavid Eby
Worth, Inc. – Plaza 6451859 Bowles AvenueFenton, MO 63026(636) 349-3507Baseball equipmentMike Thompson
WSI Manufacturing – 9142767 Highway 55St. Paul, MN 55121(800) 783-4476Moisture management & protective gearJoe Wiens
Xtra Bat Company - 9704589 Shepherds WayBatavia, OH 45103(877) 987-2228Warm-up/training batTim Hecktor
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ABCA PREVIEW2005A look at what suppliers will be displaying
at their booths in the exhibit hall
A-TURF888-777-6910www.aturf.com
Superior manufacturing and installationmake A-Turf’s synthetic grass the best inthe field. It’s the highest-quality syntheticgrass in the industry, with over 300 instal-
lationsworldwide.And A-Turf’sworld-renowned
resilient Regupol® underpad has over1,000 installations worldwide. Backed by acoast-to-coast network of experiencedinstallers, A-Turf offers three infill and twoconventional synthetic grass systems, ideal-ly suited for football, soccer, lacrosse, fieldhockey, baseball, and multi-sport venues.Call or visit the company’s Web site formore information.
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AER-FLO, INC.800-823-7356www.windweighted.com
The Bunt Zone™ Infield Protector doublesas the perfect target-training system forbunting practice. It uses three color-codedzones: Yellow is the bunt-for-hit targetarea; green is the sacrifice bunt zone; and
red is the badbunt zone.Players getinstant feed-back at everypractice. Tough9-oz. vinyl-
polyester mesh survives spike traffic. TheBunt Zone (patents pending) providesmaximum turf protection while improv-ing team bunting skills. Ground staplesare included.
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Wind Weighted™ baseball-softball tarpsfrom Aer-Flo are virtually windproof.These patent-pending covers for the
mound,home base,and bullpenshave a steelchain in theiredge hem, sothey stay
down in windy conditions. No stakes orsandbags are necessary. The installer
device allows installation in 25 seconds byonly two people. The tough, waterproof14-oz. vinyl-polyester fabric is treatedagainst UV and mildew exposure. WindWeighted tarps and installers take thedrudgery out of the game.
Circle No. 202
ASTUTE EDUCATIONAL SVCS., INC.866-317-0141www.astuteed.net/prostyle
In his new video, entitled Teaching theProfessional Swing Pro Style, former majorleaguer and current hitting coach JohnMallee outlines an instructional program
that teaches batters tobe mechanicallysound. Key areas cov-ered include stance,weight transfer, strideseparation, pre-swingmovement, body pos-ture during the swing,approach to contact,and follow-through.The video can be aneffective tool for
coaches and players at any level.Circle No. 203
BEACON ATHLETICS800-747-5985www.beaconathletics.com
The Indoor Tensioned Batting Cage fromBeacon Athletics is designed for indoor useand goes up in just 10 minutes. With itsunique three-pulley system, the cage canbe raised and tensioned as needed. No
permanentframe oroverhang-ing cablestructureremains in
the facility once the cage is removed. It ismade with Beacon’s Premium Batting CageNet, which has special fiber cables that runalong the top and center of the net forgreater reinforcement.
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BETTERBASEBALL800-997-4233www.betterbaseball.com
BetterBaseball is a total baseball supplyhouse, specializing in nets and batting
cages that are custom-cut to any size youwant. The com-pany providesquick, friendlycustomer service.BetterBaseballsupplies every-thing, includingbases, plates,
mounds, gear, and hardware, and it can allbe found at BetterBaseball.com or by call-ing the company.
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BWP BATS814-849-0089www.bwpbats.com
BWP’s Pro Select hard maple bats aremade with a unique drying and wood-procuring process that enables the compa-ny to provide the finest maple bats on themarket. BWP prides itself on the ability to
manufac-ture a con-
sistent bat at an affordable price. The ProSelect is used by professional baseball play-ers, and is available in four models: BWP-271, BWP-243, BWP-110, and BWP-14.Choose from five different color schemes,three different sizes (32”, 33”, and 34”),and cupped or non-cupped ends. BWPproducts are available at over 350 retaillocations throughout North America.
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CHALLENGER INDUSTRIES, INC.800-334-8873www.challengerind.com
DURAPlay home plate baseball and soft-ball mats can be used anywhere a homeplate area is needed. Whether coveringthe batter's box for protection or estab-lishing a home plate area indoors or out,these durable mats create batter’s boxes
that are idealfor either sport.Pre-cut matsare availablefor fungo/on-deck circles,pitching
mounds, and single batter’s boxes.Synthetic turf products are also available,for batting cages, dugouts, or the wholefield, and installation is available as well.Contact Challenger to learn more.
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Optimum performance comes from a stiff handle
combined with a flexible barrel for maximum
trampoline effect. That’s the time-tested
Louisville Slugger bat design – a design that
has helped teams like Cal State Fullerton,
Texas and Rice to win championship after
championship.
Swing both types and see for yourself. You’ll
soon understand why America’s top teams go with
the proven, stiff-handled bats of Louisville Slugger.
THE OFFICIAL BAT OF AMERICA’S PASTIME.TM
www.slugger.com
Texas – 2002 National Champions, Rice- 2003 National ChampionsArizona – 2004, Cal State Fullerton - 2004 National Champions
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SCHUTT SPORTS866-4 SCHUTTwww.schuttsports.com
Schutt Sports’ Coach’s Bag with Back Restis a high-quality shoulder bag designedfor comfort, with a cushioned seat and asupportive back rest. It also features apadded shoulder strap and a grip-wrapped carry handle. This bag has com-partments to store everything you need
to carry—your score-book, headphones,cell phone, PDA, andwater bottle. There’seven an insulated sidepocket for keepingrefreshments cool.Visit Schutt’s Web siteto see more qualityproducts.
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DYNAMIC TEAM SPORTS800-437-6223www.dynamicteamsports.com
Dynamic Team Sports has introduced itsElite line of custom uni-forms for baseball. TheElite Series offers an unlim-ited number of color com-binations to choose from.Team names, logos, andnumbers are dyed directlyinto the fabric, so theywon’t fade, peel, or crackthe way sticky silkscreenscan, plus they’re lighter
than heavy embroidered jerseys. Dynamicguarantees to never discontinue your uni-form, so fill-ins are always available. Formore information, contact your team uni-form supplier.
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Dynamic Team Sports offers a revolutionaryline of custom uniforms called the Elite
Series. The Elite Serieshas one very unique fea-ture: all the artwork,logos, and numbers aresublimated into the gar-ment’s lightweight andbreathable fabric. Thiseliminates the heavy,sticky silkscreens that can
peel, crack, and fade over time. With anendless array of color combinations, Eliteuniforms are personalized for your team,making them ideal for schools with unusu-al color schemes.
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EARTH & TURF PRODUCTS888-693-2638www.earthandturf.com
The Earth & Turf MultiSpread™ 200spreads a variety of materials—topdressing
for athleticfields, infieldmix for base-ball infields,chips forpathways,and salt,
sand, or grit for sidewalks and driveways.Its capacity is 15 cubic feet, and it spreadsover a width of up to five feet. TheMultiSpread 200 is available with grounddrive or hydraulic drive (shown). Anoptional loading chute facilitates loadingwith buckets up to 66 inches wide. An
Booths651, 750
Booths651, 750
Booths601,603,605,607
Booth 1023
P.O. Box 18787 • Memphis, TN 381811-800-423-6603 • Fax: 901-743-6580
Email: miller@millernets.comWebsite: www.millernets.com
Our Nets Are Custom Built of 100% Industrial Grade Nylon
IF YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST, BUY FROM THE BEST
Request No. 128Booths 609 & 611
Request No. 129Booth 807
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available wing kit for the rear shield per-mits easy control of the spread width anddirection.
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DIGERONIMO AGGREGATES, LLC888-593-0395www.hayditegame-on.com
Game-On is a brand new sports field soilconditioner that will not break your bud-get, but will provide excellent results. It’s a
lightweight, expanded-shale product thatabsorbs over 20 percentof its weight in water.Game-On is moredurable than clay anddoes not break downinto fine particles.Game-On is manufac-tured in Cleveland,
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Game-On has introduced its newest prod-uct, Game-On Red. Game-On Red is aninfield topdress with a brick red color, to
give your field a finish-ing touch and thatmajor-league look. Thistopdress product willgive you a more consis-tent bounce, and thedeep red color willallow your infielders tosee the ball more easily.Game-On Red is avail-
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HOOSIER BAT CO.800-228-3787www.hoosierbat.com
Hoosier Bat Co. makes an all-ash bat that’sused by many major and minor leagueplayers, and a patented three-piece woodbat, the Woodforce 2000, that’s now
NCAA-approved.With ash inthe handle,
hickory in the sweet spot, and maple onthe barrel end, this bat provides a solidsweet spot that will not flake, whileretaining the same look and feel as a tra-ditional all-ash bat. All Hoosier bats aremade from quality wood and crafted toexacting standards.
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M.A.S.A., INC.800-264-4519www.MASA.com
Poly Cap®, from M.A.S.A., was designedwith both the players and the fans inmind. When applied to the top of a chain-link fence, Poly Cap covers the sharp barbsthat can damage uniforms and cause play-er injuries. Its other advantages includefield beautification, better visibility, and
increased durability for your fence. Theproduct's optic-yellow color clearly defines
the field for play-ers and umpiresalike. Poly Cap isweather-treatedand UV-protectedwith a patentedformula to with-
stand the most severe conditions.Circle No. 215
Booth 704
Booth 646
Booth 646
Booths 620, 622
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MARKWORT SPORTING GOODS314-652-3757www.markwort.com
Heart-Gard® is a polyethylene guarddesigned to reduceball impact to thechest area. It absorbsimpact energy anddirects that energyaway from theheart. Heart-Gard’ssize (6” x 6”) allowsit to cover the vital
area of the chest while not restrictingmovement. Children can play without thefear of getting hurt, allowing them to learnfaster and with greater confidence.
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Markwort Sporting Goods also offersthe C-Flap guard, which features aninnovative design that helps preventfacial injuries to batters. It mounts easily
to the ear flap ofthe batting hel-met, covering theside of the facethat’s exposed tothe pitcher with-out obstructingvision or air flow.
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MASTER PITCHING MACHINE, INC.800-878-8228www.masterpitch.com
The “Iron Mike”pitching machinefeatures a throwingarm that lets thebatter see a fullwind-up before theball is pitched,allowing him or herto better developthe fundamental
skills used when facing a live pitcher.That capability makes the “Iron Mike”the preferred pitching machine of pro-fessional and amateur players andcoaches. All machines are self-feeding,include a remote control, and carry amanufacturer’s warranty.
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MIKEN SPORTS877-807-5291www.mikensports.com
The Freak baseball bat was created usingE-Flex technology, a process which gener-ates maximum flex throughout the entirebarrel. It harnesses as much energy as pos-sible on impact with the ball, rather thanlosing it through unnecessary ball defor-mation. You have never swung a bat with
asweet
spot as big as this one. The Freak has themost massive sweet spot of any bat ever
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Booth 924
Plaza 621
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made. Call Miken or visit the companyWeb site to learn more about this andmany other top-quality baseball products.
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MILLER NET CO., INC.800-423-6603www.millernets.com
Miller uses industrial-grade nylon for netsthat can be used indoors or out. Its specialtyis building nets to customers’ exact specifi-cations, using the highest-quality work-manship. Miller’s nets are available in fourgrades—lightweight, standard, heavy-duty,
andextraheavy-
duty—and in your choice of blue, green, orblack. They’re UV-treated and abrasionresistant for excellent durability.
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MUHL TECH888-766-8772www.muhltech.com
The Advanced Skills Tee is the most versa-tile, durable teaching tee available.Molded of tough polyurethane, the for-
ward arm and outsidebarrier enforce a tight,compact swing, eliminat-ing “dipping” and “cast-ing.” The unique brush-cup ball holder is replace-able, and lasts two yearsor more under heavy use
by high school and college teams, makingit a great choice for everyday use. TheAdvanced Skills Tee is used by over 1,200high school and college programs.
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The Power Bag from Muhl Tech has aunique design that allows the hitter tostrike the foam-filled, polyurethane-covered bag and still finish the swing. Thisdevelops strength in the hands and arms
and promotes properfollow-through. Use itto develop greaterstrength on contact formore “pop” on theball. The Power Bagcomes complete with
mounting brackets that attach to mostpoles three inches or smaller. Larger brack-ets are available upon request. An indoorstand is available for winter training.
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PITCHER’S MATE270-586-6186www.pitchers-mate.com
Used by college and pro teams, Pitcher’sMate is a great training aid for pitchers.It offers a reversible life-size target, fea-turing a 5’10” baseball batter and a 5’4”softball batter. The target has a pass-through, four-section strike zone.Constructed of tough material and a
stainless steel frame, the target weighsonly 28lbs. and iseasy toset upandmove.Use it
indoors or outdoors for serious off-sea-son throwing practice.
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Booths 609, 611
Booth 209
Booth 209
Booth 519
Challenger Industries has the most durable, popular, and afford-able synthetic turf baseball products on the market today. We offer hitting mats, pitching mats, and fungo/on-deck circles, as well as a turf for batting cages and complete fi elds. We have the products, experience, and staff to handle any need that you may have.
For samples, brochures, or more information, please contact us.
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POWER SYSTEMS, INC.800-321-6975www.power-systems.com
Improve forearm and wrist strength andflexibility withPower Systems’PremiumForearmExerciser.
Progress is achieved by adding resistance,
1/2 lb. at a time, using custom chromeplates. It’s ideal for wrist and forearm reha-bilitation. The set includes the forearm exer-ciser, seven 1/2 lb. plates, and a carry bag.
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For explosive lateral training in a limitedspace, Power Systems has designed theWall Lateral Plyo Box. Place this sturdytraining tool against a solid wall and adjustthe angle of incline to vary intensity. The
platform angle canbe set at 25, 35, or45 degrees for tar-geting multiple pat-terns of movementto increase lateralagility, speed, and
endurance. The 14-gauge, one-inch steelbox has a reinforced non-slip surface and arubber bottom to protect floors.
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PRO LOOK SPORTS800-PRO LOOKwww.prolooksports.com
Pro Look Sports has become the fastestgrowing team sportswear company forone reason: fully custom, quality uniforms.Most companies limit your choices to afew styles made from sub-par materials.
Pro Look’s uniformsare made of thefinest materialsavailable—cut,trimmed, and sewnto your exact speci-fications. There areno additionalcharges for embroi-
dered logos or soft tackle-twill names andnumbers. Additionally, all work is backedby an unprecedented two-year guarantee.If you can think it, Pro Look Sports will doit for one low price. Go Pro.
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“Just wanted to let you know that wereceived our uniforms today, and theylook fantastic. Thanks for everything. The
kids are extremelyexcited. I will be intouch regarding mysummer team.” —Keith Williams,Head Baseball Coach,Rutgers-Camden. Ifyou want to feel thesame way about your
team’s uniforms, call Pro Look Sports andwork with the best.
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PRO’S CHOICE®800-648-1166www.oildri.com
For premium performance and a colorthat will set your field apart, choose theSoilmaster Select Series from Pro’s Choice.
Booths 248, 250
Booths248, 250
Booths 303,305, 307
Booths 303,305, 307
• Mounds• Softballs• Bases & Plates• Batting Cages• Pitching Machines• Training Aids/Books/Videos
Quick service and quality products are our trademark. We have been in business since 1993. We have 10,000 customers, and we would be honored to add you to our list! We ship by UPS and get most orders out in 24 hours, so come join our team, and help us play BetterBaseball!
• Netting• Baseballs• Bags• Bats• Gloves• Field Equip.
1-800-997-4233www.betterbaseball.com
Better BaseballBetter BaseballTM
Your Complete BaseballSupply Headquarters
We specialize in secure online salesof sporting goods and sportsequipment for individuals,
teams, and schools.
• Mounds• Softballs• Bases & Plates• Batting Cages• Pitching Machines• Training Aids/Books/Videos
• Netting• Baseballs• Bags• Bats• Gloves• Field Equip.
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Scientifically engineered to meet dailymaintenance challengesand give your field a pro-fessional look, SoilmasterSelect is the top choice ofmany groundskeepers forbuilding and maintainingwinning ballfields.Available in four distinctcolors (red, green, brown,
and charcoal), the uniform granules inSoilmaster Select manage moisture andalleviate compaction to keep your field intop playing condition.
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Pro Mound® packing clayfrom Pro’s Choice is thechoice of professionalteams, universities, munici-palities, and youth leaguesworldwide. When used onthe mound and in the bat-ter’s box area, it bonds toform a solid sub-surface
foundation that allows the pitcher and bat-ter to dig in and establish firm footingwithout creating large wear holes. ProMound installs quickly, and more impor-tantly, it lasts. Experience safer playing con-ditions and reduced mound and batter’sbox maintenance.
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PROMATS, INC.800-678-6287www.promats.com
Promats has supplied protective wallpadding for teams or stadiums with affilia-tions in Major League Baseball, the NBA,the NFL, the CFL, minor league baseball,World Cup soccer, arena football, college
baseball, collegesoftball, andcollege football.Over 350 stadi-ums in the U.S.
contain Promats’ protective field wallpadding products. Each facility is unique in
its needs, and Promats offers many differ-ent types of padding to fill those needs.Call Promats and have the company designa padding system that will work for you.
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Promats, the leader in stadium field wallpadding with nearly 400 major installa-tions worldwide, has introduced a revolu-tionary new field wall pad that utilizes
superior SKYDEX™Smarter Cushioningmaterials. Promats fieldwall pads with SKYDEXtechnology are muchmore durable, almost 60percent lighter, andmore impact-absorbentthan standard pads. Like
all Promats products, Promats field wallpads with SKYDEX can be customized foryour stadium or arena. Call a Promats rep-resentative to learn more about this excit-ing new product.
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Plaza 439
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Does Your Grass Need Plastic Surgery?
Buy Direct at www.sporturf.com/factory-outlet
Sporturf has all theoptions !
• Full TrueGrassSynthetic Fields
• Artificial Turf Halos
• Over 3500 International Dealers
• Baseball and Golf Stance Mats
Request No. 135 Request No. 136 Booth 938Booth 837
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SEATING SERVICES800-552-9470www.seatingservices.com
Series 3000 Cardinal Model chairs areblow-molded and gravity tip, and theyhave no springs or pins. This saves money
in threeways: Thechairs areless expen-sive tomanufac-ture, install,
and maintain. They were designed forinstallation on concrete or steel/aluminumgrandstands, and seat widths can rangefrom 18 to 22 inches. A wide variety ofcolors and options make the Series 3000Cardinal Model an excellent choice forkeeping fans comfortable, and for provid-ing VIP seating that can be used forfundraising.
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SWIFT STIK877-845-7845www.swiftstik.com
Swift Stik is the fastest way to improveyour swing. This easy-to-use, lightweight
training bat is great for baseball andsoftball, letting you take hundreds ofextra swings. Swift Stik improves hand-eye coordination, builds muscle memo-ry, helps increase bat speed, and teach-es the hitter to hit the “sweet spot.”Swift Stik is endorsed by professionalhitting instructor Mike Epstein andUniversity of Tennessee Baseball CoachRod Delmonico. It is available in 34”and 30” sizes and has a patented,adjustable foam sweet spot. Swift Stikis packaged with an instructional videoand four golf ball-sized Wiffle® balls.
This product should beused only with tennis,
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SOUTHERN ATHLETIC FIELDS800-837-8062www.mulemix.com
Southern Athletic Fields (SAF) special-izes in awide vari-ety ofqualityfieldproducts.Some oftheseproducts
include: infield mixes, mound and pack-ing clays, soil conditioners/calcined clays,drying agents, infield topdressing,warning track materials, and field-maintenance accessories. SAF is the one-stop source that has everything youneed to keep your fields in top shape.
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Bay 933
Booth 115
Booths 238, 240
Infield “Pro Groomer”
TM
www.Infield-Drag.com
PR72-E,25,a Complete Info. at: www.Infield-Drag.com
Heying Co. 515 6th Ave. Alton, Iowa 51003 Ph. (712) 756-8847
Heying Co. has introduced an electric lift option for the PR72-E
“Pro Groomer”TM
. The electric lift allows the operator to adjust the
machine “on-the-fly” from the seat of the towing machine, saving
time and hassle. You won’t need three-point hitch or
hydraulics so you can pull the groomer with a variety of
different machines.
Keep your fields level, well-groomed and in safe playing
condition. Use on Infields, warning tracks, granular running tracks,
etc. It cuts off high areas, keeps material mixed, fills in low areas,
and breaks up hard-compacted surfaces all with one machine! Also
use to spread new material. Saves labor, reduces water puddling
problems, weeds, etc. 6 ft. wide. Steel welded construction.
Articulated tongue and hitch adjust quickly and easily. Very
functional and great features including “No tools needed to adjust”.
Drag Mat attachment option also available. Complete info. available
on our web site.
“Pro Groomer”
TM now available with electric lift.
PR72-E
“Pro Groomer”
TM
Also
available
with
manual
lift.
THE PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE. . . SINCE 1922
YOUR “ONE-STOP SOURCE”FOR AMERICA’S
BASEBALL & SPORTS TURFSURFACES & SUPPLIES!
USED BY OVER 100 PRO TEAMS!PLUS 8 OF THE LAST 10 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS,
OVER 700 COLLEGES, AND THOUSANDS OFTOWNS & SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE!
800-247-BEAM908-637-4191 / FAX 908-637-8421
REGIONAL INFIELD MIXES & WARNING TRACKSBLENDED FOR EVERY STATE & CLIMATE
FROM OVER 20 BULK PLANTS NATIONWIDE!
“The best infield mix I’ve ever used!”— GEORGE TOMA
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SPORTS ATTACK800-717-4251www.sportsattack.com
The Hack Attack baseball pitching machine’sexclusive design allows the hitter to see theball clearly all the way through the feedingmotion, acceleration, and release, just like alive pitcher. The Hack Attack throwsunmatched right- and left-handed majorleague fastballs and breaking pitches,
including curve balls,sliders, sinkers, andknuckleballs. It caninstantly be set upfor fungo work orfor throwinggrounders, long fly
balls, deep line drives, towering infield pop-ups, or popups up-and-back for your catch-er, with real game-like back spin.
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Sports Attack has introduced the TrackAttack vision training machine, a quality
year-round major-league training toolfor hitters. TrackAttack uses soft,limited-flight pitch-ing machine ballsthat are 20 percentsmaller than base-
balls. It’s a valuable hitting station thatforces hitters to track and focus on the cen-ter of the ball. It makes the head staydown, causing the front shoulder and hipsto stay in. Use it on any surface, indoors orout, in the gym, on the field, or at home. Aball feeder is also available.
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SPORTS TUTOR800-448-8867www.sportsmachines.com
The new HomePlate machine from SportsTutor is the first program-mable pitching machinedesigned for both battingcage and on-field use. TheHomePlate machine cansimulate almost any pitcheryou are likely to face. It canthrow a 90 mph fastball,
followed by a 75 mph curve, followed bya change-up, followed by a slider, withonly seven seconds between pitches. Youcan store up to eight different pitches ineach of eight different programs.HomePlate models start at $2,995.
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SPORTURF800-798-1056www.sporturf.com
Sporturf was founded in 1976 and reignsas the oldest owner-operated turf manu-facturer in the world. The company pro-
videsthe sta-bilityand
experience you demand. Sporturf manu-factures All Sport, a synthetic turf madewith monofilament polypropylene yarndesigned to withstand steel spikes. Sporturfalso offers rings of turf to surround homeplate areas, custom logos for syntheticfields, batter’s box area mats, field coversand protectors, and several other types ofsynthetic turf for baseball facilities.
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Booths 509, 511
Bay 455
Booth 938
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Request No. 141Booth 122 & 124
The Power in HumanPerformance
The award-winning Keiser Corporationhas been manufacturing pneumatic resis-tance equipment since 1978. The com-pany’s #1 line of quality, low impact,pneumatic “air” resistance equipmentwas first used by athletes as a safe newway to build strength and power, andimprove performance in professionalsports. Today, Keiser is utilized by a widevariety of people, including athletes, fit-ness enthusiasts, and older adults inrehabilitation and hospital settings.
Athletes Performance - Tempe, AZHome Depot Center - Carson, CABoston Red Sox - Boston, MAOakland Raiders - Oakland, CA Houston Rockets - Houston, TXPhiladelphia Flyers - Philadelphia, PAPhiladelphia Phillies - Philadelphia, PASynergy Fitness & Sports - Lake Forest, ILUniversity of South Florida - Tampa, FLSeatle Seahawks - Kirkland, WABerkshire Community College -
Pittsfield, MALawrenceville School - Lawrenceville, NJNational Institute of Career Development -
Bloomington, MNFBI Academy - Quantico, VAUniversity of Texas - Austin, TXCalifornia State at Fullerton - Fullerton, CAHarmon Golf Center - Rockland, MATampa Bay Devil Rays - Tampa, FL
Keiser Corporation2470 South Cherry Ave., Fresno, CA 93706800-888-7009
WWW.KEISER.COM
Customer Testimonial
If you haven’theard, Game-On is anew sports field soilconditioner thatoffers great resultsat a great price. Theproduct line includessoil conditioners, dry-ing agents, and abrick-red topdressingproduct.
“After renovating our toughest fields withGame-On, all I can say is WOW!”
Jack CastleDepartment of Recreation & Parks
Columbus, OH
Here are just some of GAME-ON’s satisfiedcustomers:Ashland University - Ashland, OHCuyahoga Community College -
Cleveland, OHNorth Baltimore H.S. - North Baltimore, OHCarmel Dad’s Club - Carmel, INCleveland State University - Cleveland, OHShaw H.S. - East Cleveland, OHGrove City Parks - Grove City, OHPike H.S. - Indianapolis, INClay Jr. H.S. - Carmel, INPickerington Youth Athletic Assoc. -
Pickerington, OHLinden McKinley H.S. - Columbus, OHDerry Field Schools - Manchester, NHWesterville Central H.S. - Westerville, OHCity of Independence - Independence, OHMendota H.S. - Mendota, ILCulp Landscape - Connellsville, PARecreation Assoc. of Highland - Hinckley, OHPickerington H.S. - Pickerington, OHReardan-Edwell School Dist. - Reardan, WARidgeville Christian H.S. - Springboro, OHFrazier Field - Pickerington, OH
Game-On8900 Hemlock Rd., Independence, OH 44131888-593-0395
WWW.HAYDITEGAME-ON.COM
Game-On LaunchesNew Sports Field SoilConditioner
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SPI NETS, INC.866-243-6387www.spinets.net
SPI Nets is a full-service net build-ing facility. Thecompany carries acomplete line of
quality practice nets for baseball and soft-ball training, all of which are made in theU.S. SPI Nets makes quality nylon battingcage nets, protective practice screens,impact netting, and barrier netting, allfully customizable. SPI also offers installa-tion, and accessories for your practice nets.
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STABILIZER SOLUTIONS, INC.800-336-2468www.stabilizersolutions.com
Hilltopper, from Stabilizer Solutions, offersa unique combina-tion of long-lastingbinders and naturalclay that produces aflexible, stable com-pound for moundsand home plateareas. Hilltopper
provides optimum cohesion right out ofthe bag. It does not need water—justspread and tamp, and it’s ready to go: nomud, no dust. Installation and repairs takehalf the time of traditional clay products.
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STALKER RADAR888-STALKERwww.stalkerradar.com
The ultra high-performance Stalker Sportradar gun precisely measures the speed ofa baseball as it leaves the pitcher’s hand,and also reads the speed as it crosses the
plate. These speedscan differ by up to12 mph. TheStalker Sport isthree times morepowerful than anyother sports radargun, and can accu-
rately clock pitches from over 300 feetaway. A new double-capacity battery han-dle is available, providing up to 40 hours ofuse between charges. All Major LeagueBaseball teams use the Stalker Sport.
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Booth 808
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In 1945, a group of college baseball coaches gathered in New York City to formulate ideas for the promotionand improvement of collegiate baseball. That group founded what is known today as the American College Baseball
Coaches Association. Over the past 50 years, the association has grown to include membership in every division ofamateur baseball and is recognized as the world’s largest baseball association.
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TURFCO MANUFACTURING800-679-8201www.turfco.com
Unlike traditional rotary edgers, the TurfcoEdge-R-Rite’s unique oscillating blade cuts
turf without throw-ing debris, making itcleaner and safer touse in high-trafficareas. It eliminatesspade or shovel edg-ing and leaves a pro-fessional-looking
edge. The right-angle blade edges baseballdiamonds, golf course bunkers, and flowerbeds. Additional blades can be added toedge sidewalks, curbs, and driveways, andto make cuts for drainage or install all sortsof edging. Depth control can be easilyadjusted up to four inches. The Edge-R-Riteis built with a solid-steel frame and a trac-tion-assist drive.
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The Turfco Mete-R-Matic® XL tow-typetopdresser offers increased hopper capacity
to cover largerturf areas onsports fields. ItcombinesTurfco’s patent-ed Mete-R-Matic chevronbelt design and
ground drive system to ensure even distrib-ution of topdressing materials, regardlessof moisture content or vehicle speed. As aresult, the Mete-R-Matic XL is the easiest touse, most consistent large-area topdresseravailable. With a hopper capacity of 2.25cubic yards (1.72 cubic meters), it can carrya load of up to 6,000 lbs.
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TXI/DIAMOND PRO800-228-2987www.diamondpro.com
Diamond Pro offers a complete line of
professional groundskeeping products:infield conditioners, calcined clay,mound and homeplate clay, bricks,
marking dust,and infieldand warningtrack mixes.The companyoffers fastand conve-nient delivery.DiamondPro’s vitrifiedred clayinfield condi-
tioner is available in bulk nationwide,and is easy to handle and apply.Truckloads are available in 10-, 15-, and24-ton loads that save you both timeand money. Create an all-around safeand professional infield playing surfacefor your team.
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VANTAGE PRODUCTS INTN’L.800-244-4457www.vpisports.com
VPI now offers the Big Bubba professionalportable batting cage. The Big Bubba is thepremium choice for high school, collegiate,
and profes-sional base-ball programswho wanttop qualityand greatvalue. The
heavy-duty aluminum construction, easyportability, and collapsible design make itthe perfect backstop for any level. It is 18’wide x 22’ deep x 12’ high, and collapses tojust five feet high for storage. Relocation ismade simple with 16-inch pneumaticwheels, and 42 feet of ricochet cushioningminimizes ball rebound. Use the coach’sobservation bar for safe, elevated viewing.
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The bigtourna-ment is thisweekend.You’vebeen plan-ning for
months. Hundreds are expected. Andrain is in the forecast for the next fewdays. What you need is WeatherBeater’sWorkhorse baseball field cover.Fabricated from 12-mil white tarpaulinwith a user-friendly perimeter rope hemand gusseted lift loops, it’s the best fieldcover on the market. Contact aWeatherBeater specialist for more infor-mation. WeatherBeater: Anything less isjust a tarp.
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ZINGBAT866-ZINGBAT (946-4228)www.zingbat.com
Zingbat™ recently introduced the new“16 oz.” one-hand isolation trainer. Thebatter can now practice lead-arm andtop-hand drills to isolate proper arm pathand hand action. With each swing, theisolation trainer forces the arm to take
the correct path, keep-ing the hand inside theball. The wrist mustsnap the barrel at thecorrect moment, or thepatented Zingbat“click” will occur beforecontact. Coaches andplayers across the coun-try are welcoming this
new addition to the Zingbat line. Call fora free instructional video or see a demoon the company’s Web site.
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AKADEMA® PROFESSIONAL973-772-7669www.akademapro.com
Akadema® Professional, the companyresponsible for the most innovative newglove designs in recent years, has done itagain with the new Funnel™ glove.Akadema’s latest design meets the needs ofthe growing number of professional infield-ers who bend the thumb and pinky fingersof their gloves outward. The design of theFunnel is like no other, with patent-pendingFleXion slits in the thumb and pinky thatenable the glove to remain open in its natu-ral state. Because the Funnel retains itsunique V shape, it offers maximum fieldingsurface for those hard ground balls up themiddle, or those two-hoppers in the hole.
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ASTUTE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.866-317-0141www.astuteed.net/prostyle
The new video by John Mallee, TeachingHitting Drills Pro Style, is an exceptionalcollection of drills put together in asuperb teaching sequence to help hittersreach their full potential. The videobegins with Mallee explaining the sevenprogressive steps he uses to teach hittersto master his hitting concepts. Then, hedelves into a number of key hittingtopics, such as early stride separation,top-hand pronation, and fungo drills.This video should be required viewingfor hitters and hitting coaches at alllevels.
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COUNTRY STONE, INC.260-837-9049
Country Stone introduces a product thatcreates a new era in warning track aes-thetics and performance. Redfield isalready favored at several pro ball fieldsfor its dark red color, excellent drainage,low maintenance, and stability.Redfield’s natural hue maintains itsbrilliance and enriches fields through itsexcellent color contrast with existingfences and turf areas. Call the companyfor samples and additional information.
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ATLANTIC BAT CO.978-531-4857www.atlanticbat.com
Atlantic Bat Co. is the manufacturer ofChautauqua Bats, the highest-qualitywood baseball bats available on themarket today, and the choice of manybaseball players at all levels. AllChautauqua bats are hand-turned, dou-ble dipped, and carefully dried in thecompany’s special drying rooms. Thisprocess provides the hardest finish avail-able, using today’s technology fortomorrow’s success. Quality maple base-ball bats are the smart choice for prac-tice and competition. Atlantic offersboth maple and ash bats, a safer alter-native to many of the aluminum batson the market.
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CHALLENGER INDUSTRIES, INC.800-334-8873www.challengerind.com
Challenger offers the new TT33 baseballfield turf (shown above). The latest insynthetic turf technology, it's great forcovering the entire field, foul ball areas,or just the infield. The company alsooffers the “Permanent” home plate mat,with inlaid batter's box lines and homeplate. With this product, you'll no longerneed to re-paint season after season. Thenew “Permanent” home plate mat willbe made with the same high-quality ath-letic turf as before, complete with a 5mm urethane cushion.
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LOUISVILLE SLUGGER800-282-2287www.slugger.com
Louisville Slugger has partnered onceagain with Alcoa, the leading supplierof aluminum bat tubing, to createWarrior™, the newest and strongest batalloy ever offered in Louisville SluggerTPX® bats. Warrior is featured in the2005 TPX bat lineup, and was used byTPX teams at the 2004 College WorldSeries. The ultra-strong Warrior alloy isavailable in the Warrior and Air Warriorbat models, in adult, senior league, andyouth versions, and in the WarriorPower Hitter model, available in seniorleague and youth versions.
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AKADEMA® PROFESSIONAL973-772-7669www.akademapro.com
Akadema® Professional, most famous forits innovative glove designs, takes baseballto a whole new level with the introduc-tion of lightweight, all-leather ProfessionalSpikes. These spikes eliminate the bulkyfeeling often associated with baseballspikes, enabling players to increase per-formance and look good doing it.Professional Spikes weigh just 13 ounces,and feature a full synthetic leather upperand an aggressive combination of metaland molded-spike technology. They comeequipped with a full-length molded sockliner for added comfort.
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COUNTRY STONE, INC.260-837-9049
Country Stone is pleased to introduce anew look for infields. Redfield topdress-ing and conditioner offers a deep, darkred color that can improve the appear-ance of any existing field. With propergrading, Redfield will reduce rainouts byallowing excess water to filter throughthe surface, helping maintain a firm,playable field with little maintenancerequired. Call Country Stone for samplesand additional information.
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EARTH & TURF PRODUCTS, LLC888-693-2638www.earthandturf.com
Earth & Turf Products announces therelease of its new model 24D TruFlow™, apush-type topdresser for spreading dry,flowable materials. The TruFlow features athree cubic-foot capacity, a dispersal drumthat's eight inches in diameter, and aspreading pattern 24 inches wide. It alsohas an adjustable front gate opening, anda simple four-wheel design. It rolls on4.80/4.00-8 drive tires and 4.00-6 transporttires.
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LOUISVILLE SLUGGER800-282-2287www.slugger.com
Louisville Slugger has made a techno-logical leap in catcher’s equipment withits new state-of-the-art Bionic Catcher’sGear. The idea behind this revolutionarygear is to utilize anatomical design forfunction and performance in mitts,inner gloves, chest protectors, and shinguards. “In addition to studying theanatomy of the hands, legs, chest, andshoulders, we talked to and workedwith numerous catchers to get theirfeedback on what is most comfortablefor them, while providing the best pro-tection. The result is Bionic Catcher’sGear,” says co-developer Dr. JimKleinert.
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GRAND SLAM PITCHING MACHINE800-GRAND SLAMwww.agrandslam.com
Grand Slam is the most effective pitchingmachine on the market for developing a hit-ter’s hand-eye coordination. Its reservoirholds up to 100 golf ball-sized Wiffle® ballsand fires a pitch every eight seconds. Eachpitch is guaranteed to hit the strike zone,but in varying locations. Standing 16-20 feetfrom the Grand Slam, a hitter can experi-ence pitches of over 90 mph. The pitchspeed is adjustable. The Grand Slam is greatfor indoor and outdoor practice and is safeto use. Powered by a durable blower motor,the Grand Slam will last for years, becausethere are no moving wheels to wear down.The product includes 48 golf ball-sizedWiffle balls and comes with a three-monthsatisfaction guarantee.
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BWP BATS814-849-0089www.bwpbats.com
Many players requested a maple batwith an extra-large full barrel and aflared, thin handle, and BWP Bats hasresponded with the 2005 Mr. Nastyhard maple wood bat. This bat is end-loaded and guaranteed to bring meatto the table. Mr. Nasty comes with acupped or non-cupped end, and is avail-able in four sizes: 32”, 33”, 33.5”, and34”. BWP products are available at over350 retail locations throughout NorthAmerica. Visit the company’s Web siteto locate your most convenient source.
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GAME-ON PRODUCTS FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS FEATURED ON THE WEBVisit the GAME-ON Web site for information on quality sports field products. Read product specs and descriptions, and view an animateddemonstration that illustrates how the GAME-ON system can improve your field’s performance. Full-color brochures in PDF format are avail-able on the site for viewing and downloading.www.hayditegame-on.com
MIZUNO OFFERS A COMPLETE WEB RESOURCE FOR BASEBALL PRODUCTSMizuno, the World’s number-one baseball company, has a comprehensive Web site with information on its entire line of high-performancebaseball gloves, bats, batting gloves, catcher’s gear, footwear, apparel, bags, and accessories. Visit the site for product information, com-pany news, instructions on choosing the right equipment, tips on glove care, a listing of Mizuno’s Major League Baseball staff ambassa-dors, information on Mizuno’s “Dare to Dream” tour, and more. Mizuno combines the finest materials in the world with hand craftsman-ship and revolutionary designs to help players of all abilities perform at their very best. www.mizunousa.com
SWIFT STIK’S IMPROVED SITE OFFERS MORE TESTIMONIALS AND PRODUCTSPIK Products has added more testimonials to its Web site, with audio testimonials right on the home page. They highlight just some of thepositive feedback that PIK has received from coaches and customers worldwide, to help visitors better recognize the benefits of the com-pany’s products. The site also features a 60-second commercial that reviews the Swift Stik and how it is used, as well as more new prod-ucts at competitive prices. The site has an easy ordering system, too.www.swiftstik.com
ORDER STALKER RADAR PRODUCTS ON-LINE THROUGH AMAZON FROM STALKER’S SITEStalker Radar, maker of the world’s most popular high-performance sports radar system, now allows you to place on-line orders for its lineof quality products. The company’s Web site also offers a detailed brochure on the Stalker SPORT and an on-line version of its owner’smanual. See testimonials from professionals who use Stalker products and read about the SpeedGrabber software package, which makesStalker’s radar gun an even more valuable tool for tracking your pitchers’ performance.www.stalkerradar.com/sports_sport.shtml
FIELD MAINTENANCE COMPANY UPDATES SITE, LISTS DISTRIBUTORSDiamond Pro recently updated its list of distributors and revamped its Web site, allowing customers to quickly locate their local distributor.Visit the site, click on the Distributors button (located on the left side of the home page), choose your state from the map, and your near-est distributor will appear. Diamond Pro has also expanded its interactive Ask the Pros page to include professional groundskeepers fromaround the United States. This gives you a local reference to whom you may direct your groundskeeping questions. These new featuresassure that you receive the best, most specific answer to your questions based on your location.www.diamondpro.com
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POWER SYSTEMS, INC.800-321-6975www.power-systems.com
Extreme balance, extreme challenge, andextreme versatility for sport-specific andfunctional training can be yours with thePower Systems VersaDisc Pro. It delivers twolevels of balance training in one uniquetool. Use it with the flat side down for inter-mediate balance training, then put theround side down for advanced work.Intensify core strength while targeting largemuscle groups and the auxiliary stabilizingmuscles that are often overlooked duringworkouts. The air filled cushion can be usedfor standing, sitting, stepping, lying, andkneeling movements. Incorporate medicineballs, dumbbells, and weighted bars forsport-specific workouts and rehabilitation.
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SEATING SERVICES800-552-9470www.seatingservices.com
Seating Services, manufacturer of quali-ty stadium chairs, has introduced theCardinal Model Series 3500 tip-up chairfor use in settings with narrow rowspacing—as narrow as 27 inches. Theseblow-molded chairs are gravity tip. Theyhave no springs or pins, which savesmoney in three ways: The chairs are lessexpensive to manufacture, install, andmaintain. They are designed for installa-tion on concrete or steel/aluminumgrandstands. Seat widths can rangefrom 18-22 inches. Many available colorsand options make these an excellentway to seat more fans in a limited space.
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ZINGBAT™866-ZINGBATwww.zingbat.com
Zingbat™ has introduced the new“trainer” series of the Zingbat line. Thiseconomically-priced version of the regu-lar “pro” series Zingbat is ideal foryouth players. This new trainer allowsthe batter to learn basic swing mechan-ics. The “composite Zingbat trainer”comes in one length and weight (30inches, 17 ounces), while the aluminum“pro” series can be customized to meetspecific length and weight require-ments. Call today for a free instructionalCD or video.
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Bassco800-250-4923WWW.BASSCO.COM
Bassco Sporting Goods was acquired in Julyby Sport Chalet, creating one of the largest
teamdealergroupsin thecountry.Since
its founding in 1959, Sport Chalet hasevolved into a national leader in athleticequipment sales. As a result of this acquisi-tion, Bassco now offers greater productselection, improved customer service, anexpanded catalog showcasing products fromtop football equipment manufacturers, andan enhanced Web site that makes research-ing and ordering products easier than ever.Bassco provides the knowledge and experi-ence that coaches look for to maximize theirequipment budget. Call today to request afree catalog.
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Best Western866-661-5437WWW.BESTWESTERN.COM
From tournaments to meetings, bookinghotels for your team can be challenging.Thankfully, Best Western makes life easi-
er, and withmore than2,300 locationsin NorthAmerica, they’repractically every-where. Eachpropertyfeatures ameni-
ties like breakfast and free local calls.Most offer special group amenities andmeeting facilities. The company even hasdedicated group consultants to help youwith all the details. Call the Best Westernsports hotline for details.
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eFundraising866-825-2921WWW.EFUNDRAISING.COM
Try eFundraising’s On-line FundraisingProgram, a new way to raise money quick-ly and easily. With your free, personalizedWeb site, complete with a magazine store,your supporters can purchase magazinesubscriptions on-line and 40 percent ofeach purchase amount will go back to
your group. Simply enter the site and sende-mails tofriends and fami-ly acrossAmerica, invitingthem to visityour on-linestore and buy,renew, or extendtheir magazinesubscriptions to
help support your group. They’ll save up to85 percent off the newsstand price onover 650 magazine titles while you earn40-percent profit.
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Heying Co.712-756-8847WWW.INFIELD-DRAG.COM
Heying Co. has introduced an electric liftoption for the PR72-E “Pro Groomer™,”allowing the operator to makeadjustments “on the fly” from the seat of
the tow-ingmachine.Keep yourgranularplayingfields
level, well groomed, and safe. Use it oninfields, warning tracks, granular runningtracks, and other similar surfaces. It cutsoff high areas and fills in low ones, keepsmaterial mixed, breaks up compacted sur-faces, and spreads new material. The“Pro Groomer” is six feet wide, featuressteel-welded construction and an articulat-ed tongue and hitch, and adjusts quicklyand easily. A drag mat attachment is alsoavailable.
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Millcreek Manufacturing800-311-1323WWW.MILLCREEKMFG.COM
Wet material is the most difficult to spreadbecause of its tendency to clump and clog
spreading equip-ment. MillcreekManufacturinghas introducedthe Turf Tiger™,a large-capacitytopdresser that
applies sand/peat topdressing, compost,infield mix, soil conditioners, and other bulkmaterials even when wet. The Turf Tiger hasa 7,500-lb. capacity, and features a patent-pending SaberTooth™ spreadingmechanism that applies wet material in auniform pattern 8-12 feet wide, dependingon material conditions.
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NSCA800-815-6826WWW.NSCA-LIFT.ORG
Aside from sports skills,agility can be the greatestpredictor of athletic suc-cess. Speed, Agility, andQuickness is a 35-minutevideo produced by theNational Strength andConditioning Association,the worldwide authority onstrength and conditioning.It is intended for strengthand conditioning coaches,
sport coaches, and athletes who would liketo gain an advantage on their competition. Itincludes the correct starting technique for the40-yard dash, plyometric techniques, ladderand reactive drills, and more.
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On Deck Sports is your source for all baseball and softball equipment. Along with carrying all major brands of fi eld and training equipment, On Deck specializes in the
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The NSCA’s Strength and ConditioningManual for High School Coaches is producedby the worldwide authority on strength andconditioning, and provides information forhigh school coaches to use in designing com-plete strength and conditioning programs for
their athletes. Thebook covers topicslike warm up,stretching and flexi-bility, plyometrics,speed development,and agility, plus aspecial section onexercise physiologyand nutrition.Coaches will also
find sample programs, and over 80 featuredexercises and drills with photographs.
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Partac/Beam Clay®800-247-BEAMWWW.BEAMCLAY.COM
Partac/Beam Clay® offers FenceGuard™protective covers for chain-link fencing.They’re now available in six colors—safetyyellow, dark green, red, white, blue, andorange—and in standard and premiumgrades. These heavy-duty, UV-resistant poly-ethylene covers protect players from
chain-linkfenceinjuriesand pro-vide aneat anddistinctivelook to
fencing. FenceGuard comes in cartons of 10eight-foot sections with 50 eight-inch UV-resistant ties for securing every two feet tothe fence. FenceGuard has a five-year manu-facturer’s limited warranty and ships by UPS.
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Russell AthleticWWW.RUSSELLATHLETIC.COM
The Russell Athletic sleeve-less mesh two-buttonplacket jersey is a greatgame-day jersey for yourplayers. Made with a textur-ized 100-percent polyestermesh, this uniform is com-fortable and allows forgreater freedom of move-ment when throwing. Itsmesh neck and sleeveless
design give it a sportier, more athletic look.The two-button placket allows plenty of spacefor your team’s name, logo, and other screen-
print decorations. Get this uniform in a varietyof true athletic colors today.
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While your players are warming up beforethe game, this lightweight Russell AthleticBatting Practice Pull-Over will keep themcool and dry, with its moisture-wicking
stretch fabric. Madewith 86 percent poly-ester and 14 percentstretch, this new2005 style is softand comfortable, andallows for increasedfreedom ofmovement. It alsofeatures mesh
inserts for increased breathability, andnotched ends so players can wear it insideof or over their uniforms.
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SafeTGard Corp.800-356-9026SAFETGARD@QWEST.NET
SafeTGard’s newly-patented Cage Cup™hard cup and athletic supporter is 40 percentlighter than other cups, and was proven dur-ing independent lab testing to have a signifi-cantly higher breaking point than any
traditionalhard cup.A soft,moldedpolyfoaminteriorprovidesvital
impact absorption and reduces transfer to thebody. When combined with SafeTGard’s cus-tom-fitting athletic supporter, SafeTGard’s348A Cage Cup sets today’s standard incomfort and safety.
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Xvest800-697-5658WWW.THEXVEST.COM
“I have found the Xvest to be an excellenttool for providing overloads in plyometric,
strength training, condi-tioning, and rehabilita-tion programs. The fitand adaptability areexcellent. The Xvestallows freedom ofmovement and doesn'tinterfere with any of theagility, bounding, or run-ning programs that I
write for a wide variety of athletes, colle-
giate and professional. The Xvest hasproven itself in my programs. Thank youfor all your efforts and help in improvingmy capability as a strength and condition-ing specialist.”—Donald A. Chu, Ph.D., PT, ATC, CSCS,author of Jumping Into Plyometrics.
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Xvest has a new weight configuration, andit’s heavy: 84 pounds of heavy. The new
Xvest, known as theFire Fighter model,was developed espe-cially for fire fightersand their rigoroustraining. It has thesame basic designas the original Xvest,but internally it has anew weight configu-ration that allows for
84 pounds of weight. Because of the abilityto adjust weight like the original Xvest, every-one from body builders to military personnelis buying them. For more information on allthe Xvest models, call the company or visitits Web site.
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Power Systems, Inc.800-321-6975WWW.POWER-SYSTEMS.COM
Since 1986, PowerSystems has been aleading supplier ofsports performance,fitness, and rehabili-tation products andprogramming. Thecompany pridesitself on being theone resource for allyour training needs.
The 2005 catalog has a new look, with bet-ter graphics and photos. It includes sectionson core strength, medicine balls, speed, ply-ometrics, agility, strength equipment,strength accessories, and fitnessassessment. The catalog features hundredsof new products and dozens of productsavailable exclusively from Power Systems.The company has even lowered some of itsprices, enabling the customer to get premi-um products for less. Call or visit the com-pany Web site for your free copy.
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• GREENS
• YELLOW
• RED
WIND WEIGHTEDTM
Baseball Tarps
Optional Wind Weighted INSTALLER device lets two players cover a mound or
home plate in less than 30 seconds.
Mound and Base Covers
that STAY PUT in WIND
WITHOUT stakes or sandbags.
Galvanized steel chain in the edge hem all
around keeps wind from getting under, so
they stay down even in high winds.
FEATURES• Industrial grade 14 oz. vinyl polyester fabric • Protected by UV & mildew inhibitors• Virtually wind-proof, tear-proof and rain-proof• Fusion welded seams • Repairable if spiked • Custom sizes & colors • Factory warranty• Stock sizes: 12 , 18 , 20 , 26 , 30 • Squares 6 , 8 , 10
Teams using Wind Weighted Tarps
Pros & Minors: Dodgers, Yankees, Mud Hens
Colleges & Universities: Benet Acad., Cal Poly-SLO,
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NM, Penn State, Rowan, St. Thomas ,TN, WA, WSU AND,
many High Schools, American Legion and Little League teams.
Put Simply: Why buy an old-style in-
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Bunt ZoneTM
Protectors and Wind
WeightedTM
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Aer-Flo, Inc. manufactures many nationally distributed
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with extraordinary employees and dealers. Our products are
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BUNT ZONETM
Infi eld Protector
Bunt Zone Protector stimulates a natural competition between players. It can signifi -
cantly improve team bunting skills if used at every practice.
BUNTING TARGET TRAINING
SYSTEM BUILT INTO A QUALITY
TURF PROTECTOR
• RED is the “bad bunt” zone
• GREENS are the “sacrifi ce bunt” zones
• YELLOW is the “bunt-for-a-hit” target zone
FEATURES • Industrial grade 9 oz. vinyl coated polyester mesh • Protected by UV & mildew inhibitors • Tolerant of spike traffi c, virtually tear proof • Fusion welded seams • Grommets and stakes included • Sizes for all infi elds and batting tunnels • Multiple patents pending • For indoor use: combined with solid vinyl polyester fabric to protect gym fl oor in batting cage
Coach Tholen says, “The Bunt Zone Infi eld Protector is an exciting baseball teaching aid that will help batters learn the lost art of bunting. Visualization is the key. We coaches tell batters where to bunt, but not everybody responds to verbal instruction. With Bunt Zone Protectors, players can see exactly WHERE to bunt suc-cessfully. It gives immediate feedback with no coaching help needed. And best of all, it s built into a tough mesh infi eld turf protector that we can use everyday at practice. This is a perma-
nent, always-on training system, not like the cones and other gadgets we ve used occasionally. The Bunt Zone Infi eld Protector can improve bunting skills at all levels of baseball.” Harry Tholen, Head Baseball Coach Santa Fe Community Col-lege, Gainesville, FL, President NJCAA Baseball Coaches Assn., NJCAA Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee, ABCA Director
Aer-Flo, Inc. Bradenton, FL 34203 800-823-7356www.aerflo.com
All trademarks noted are property of Aer-Flo, Inc.
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