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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAYA look at the items that suppliers will be displaying at their booths.

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PRODUCTS FOR THE SEASONCheck out these products that can help coaches throughout the 2013 season.

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CONVENTION PREVIEWThe ABCA Convention heads to Chicago, Jan. 3-6. Highlights of the convention will include six new individuals being inducted into the ABCA Hall of Fame as well presentations of the Lefty Gomez Award, Assistant Coach of the Year Award, and Honors Award.

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CLINIC SCHEDULEFind times and topics for this year’s list of speakers, which includes Andy Lopez, University of Arizona; Mike Birkbeck, Kent State University; Sal Fasano, Toronto Blue Jays; Steve Trimper, University of Maine; and Rocke Musgraves, LSU-Shreveport.

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John Schaly, Head Coach at Ashland University, finishes his tenure as the ABCA President during the 2013 Convention. His letter to coaches can be found on page 6.

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The American Baseball Coaches Association travels to the Windy City for its 68th annual conven-tion, which is being held Jan. 3-6

at the Chicago Hyatt Regency. More than 4,000 coaches are expected to attend, and members are encouraged to arrive no later than Thursday, Jan. 3, as committee and division meetings, as well as exhibits, will open the conven-tion that day.

As always, the clinic session will be the heart of the event, and ABCA Second Vice-President Scott Berry has arranged an outstanding line-up of coaching clinic speakers, who will begin their sessions on Friday, Jan. 4. Among those scheduled to speak are Andy Lopez, from the University of Arizona; Sal Fasano of the Toronto Blue Jays; and Darin Erstad of the University of Nebraska.

In the exhibit hall, about 300 compa-nies are expected to display state-of-the-art equipment, including coaching aids, apparel, field equipment, pitching machines, and software. Many exhibi-tors will be showcasing new products being displayed for the first time. Other convention highlights include the Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet Friday, Jan. 4, at 6:00 p.m., and the Honors Luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 12:15 p.m.

ABCA EthiCs AwArd

Bailey, Saunders Share Prestigious HonorThe ABCA believes that the highest call-ing of a baseball coach is to teach life’s lessons and model character traits of honesty, integrity, respect, and personal responsibility, and that a coach’s moral and ethical conducts—on and off the field—deeply influences players. The ABCA Ethics in Coaching Award honors coaches who display these traits. This year’s recipients are Pat Bailey, Assistant Coach at Oregon State University, and Tim Saunders, Head Coach at Dublin (Ohio) Coffman High School.

Pat Bailey is enter-ing his sixth season at Oregon State University, where he’s worked most closely with the hitters and outfielders. He has helped guide Oregon State to postseason play in each of the last four seasons.

Before accepting the position at OSU, Bailey spent 12 years as the Head Coach at George Fox University, where he

established the program as one of the best in the Northwest Conference and at the NCAA Division III national level. He led GFU to the 2004 NCAA Division III title, the school’s first in any sport. The Bruins won or shared eight NWC titles during his tenure and never had a losing season.

Bailey earned two letters in baseball at North Idaho College then two more as a starting outfielder at the University of Idaho, where he was captain his senior season. He has also worked at the Pro Holiday Camps and at the Pro Seattle Camp Experience in Washington.

tim saunders just completed his 24th season as the Head Coach at Dublin Coffman High School where he has led the team to one state title, two regional titles, five district championships and 12 league crowns. His overall record, which includes four

years as Head Coach at Meigs (Ohio) High School, stands at 471-296.

His teams have appeared in the state regionals (final 16) five times. In 2000, his team made it to the state semi-finals, and Saunders was named the ABCA District 4 Coach of the Year as

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well as the Columbus Dispatch and the Ohio Coaches Association Coach of the Year. In 2001, his team went on to win the Division I State championship.

In 1997, the Dublin Coffman playing field was chosen by the National High School Baseball Coaches Association (BCA) as the District 4 Field of the Year and National Region V Field of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and Turface Inc. In 2007 it was voted the BCA National Field of the Year.

Saunders attended the University of Rio Grande from 1978 to 1981 and played outfield for the Redmen for two years. His senior year, he did his student teach-ing at Portsmouth (Ohio) High School and became the assistant coach for the team that finished as state runner-up.

He has long been active with USA Baseball and was the United States Olympic Committee’s Developmental Coach of the Year in 2001 for Baseball after guiding the 2001 Youth National Team to the Pan American Championships in Monterrey, Mexico. His work with USA Baseball also included stints as a coach at the Olympic Sports

Festival in 1995 and 1997 and with the USA Youth National teams that won gold medals in 1998, 1999, and 2000.

Saunders is a former president and cur-rent board member of the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association. He is currently Secretary and President for the Central District Baseball Coaches Association and is a recommending scout for the Cincinnati Reds. Saunders is also on the National ABCA and BCA High School All-American Committees. In 2000, he was selected as the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Sportsmanship, Integrity and Ethics award recipient.

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Six New Members Welcomed In 2013During the 2013 Convention in Chicago, the ABCA will welcome six new members into its Hall of Fame. The Class of 2013 consists of Bill Aker, Northern Kentucky University; Dan Gallagher, Fordham University; Woody Hunt, Cumberland University; Ralph Rago, Roosevelt H.S., El Capitan H.S., and David H.S.; Joe Roberts,

Armstrong Atlantic State University; and Kent Shelly, Johnson County Community College. Learn more about the inductees below.

Bill Aker is recog-nized as “The Father of Northern Kentucky University Baseball.” He built the baseball pro-gram at then Northern Kentucky State College from scratch starting in 1971. Aker led the Norse for 29 years, compiling a record that included 807 wins,

four regional Coach of the Year awards, and two World Series appearances. In 1977, Aker’s Norse won a school-record 49 games and was ranked as high as seventh in the NCAA Division II national poll. In 1974, his team celebrated its first-ever regional championship and advanced to the NCAA Division II Championships. Aker won at least 30 games 11 times and had four 40-win seasons.

Aker retired from coaching after the 2000 season. The following year, NKU’s

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One of the easiest and most convenient ways to feed high school athletes is through their school cafeteria. Having athletes stop by the cafeteria and grab a whole-grain bagel, low fat yogurt and a piece of fruit for breakfast starts their engine humming. Having them eat lunch on the school campus as opposed to skipping lunch or making lousy food choices will help them store energy in their muscles for afternoon workouts or games.

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plan and provide pre-game meals for teams, along with snacks for away games at prices much lower than you can purchase at a local store. Additionally, if your teams practice in the morning before school, work with the school cafeteria manager to have a sack breakfast that players can purchase. This means your athletes won’t show up to class with an empty tank.

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No matter what sport you coach or how talented your athletes are, they need to be consuming high-octane fuels for peak performance. Too many high school athletes skip breakfast, make lousy food choices at lunch and then wonder why they are struggling to focus and perform on the field or court.

One of the easiest and most convenient ways to feed high school athletes is through their school cafeteria. Having athletes stop by the cafeteria and grab a whole-grain bagel, low fat yogurt and a piece of fruit for breakfast starts their engine humming. Having them eat lunch on the school campus as opposed to skipping lunch or making lousy food choices will help them store energy in their muscles for afternoon workouts or games.

If you haven’t noticed, school cafeterias have made some changes. Through the Healthy-Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, school cafeterias are serving more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low fat and fat free milk in chef-inspired recipes --exactly what athletes should be consuming in order to fuel their athletic performance. Fruits and vegetables provide the vitamins and minerals athletes need to maintain a healthy immune system, while whole grains like breads and pasta and rice can provide the energy they need to perform, especially when it comes to the second half of the game. Drinking low fat milk provides calcium to help their bones grow and helps with muscle contraction for speed and endurance. When these foods are served with a good source of protein, athletes have the fuels and nutrients they need to perform at their best.

Teaming up with school food service can be a great solution in fueling high school athletes. Many school food service staff and managers take pride in their school and enjoy working with their school athletic teams. Coaches should take the opportunity to work with their school cafeterias to provide foods and meals that help athletes perform as well as encouraging them to make good food choices from their school cafeteria. School food service managers can provide “training tables” for their high school athletes and can also

plan and provide pre-game meals for teams, along with snacks for away games at prices much lower than you can purchase at a local store. Additionally, if your teams practice in the morning before school, work with the school cafeteria manager to have a sack breakfast that players can purchase. This means your athletes won’t show up to class with an empty tank.

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Our annual American Baseball Coaches Association convention is a wonderful way to set the tone for your upcoming

season. The ABCA will be returning to Chicago, Ill., for the 68th Annual Baseball Convention held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on Wacker Drive from January 3-6, 2013.

Many factors go into making this the largest and greatest coaches’ convention in the world, but none play a more significant role than the outstanding clinics that will occur from January 4th to the 6th. Second Vice-President Scott Berry has organized another brilliant lineup of speakers. Third Vice-President, Ed Blankmeyer, has a great group of high

school speakers as well. The clinics are always educational, informative, and motivational … you don’t want to miss them!!! In addition to the clinic sessions, approximately 300 vendors will be sharing their ideas and displaying everything you can think of dealing with the game of baseball!

The convention will begin on Thursday, January 3rd with business meetings of each division (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, High School, International, and Youth) gathering to discuss and decide upon relevant issues and rule changes within their respective group. I invite you to volunteer or “get involved” in your division of the ABCA. There are many different ways you can help. Share your talents and expertise! We have many incredible men who have shared their gifts and visions to better our organization and the game of baseball.

I would also like to extend an invitation to all coaches and guests to

attend the 2013 Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet and the Honors Luncheon. These are both marvelous events that recognize people who have made significant contributions to our game. I invite you to join us at these special events in celebrating their achievements!

To all coaches of the ABCA—youth, high school, college, and international—continue to challenge yourselves and be great leaders for the players you coach. This game of baseball, along with your direction, will prepare your players to be successful in the bigger game of life and how to deal with those tough times.

The ABCA family looks forward to seeing you in Chicago!

John SchalyABCA PresidentAshland University

Message from the President


on-campus baseball complex was named in his honor. He was inducted into the NKU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003.

Dan Gallagher direct-ed the Fordham base-ball program for 21 seasons, winning over 500 games. Included in his coaching span are seven league cham-pionships, four ECAL titles, and five NCAA Tournament berths.

Prior to coaching at Fordham, Coach

Gallagher coached clubs in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and then at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville, N.Y., where he compiled a winning percentage of better than .800 for his high school coaching career. In 2007, Gallagher was inducted into the Fordham Athletics Hall of Fame.

Woody Hunt has been the head coach of the Cumberland University Bulldogs for 31 seasons and is one of only six NAIA coaches to regis-ter 1,000 career victo-ries with a 1,362-565-3 record. The Bulldogs have appeared in 11 NAIA World Series, including five of the

last nine seasons, claiming national championships in 2004 and 2010 as well as runner-up finishes in 1995 and 2006.

Cumberland has won 18 conference championships under Hunt, posting 22 seasons with 40 or more victories, including 18 of the last 23 years, and has won 50 or more games eight times. Hunt has been awarded 17 Coach of the Year honors, including the 2006 and 2010 ABCA/Rawlings National Coach of the Year awards.

Ralph Rago has coached baseball at the youth, high school, junior college, colle-giate, and internation-al level for 54 years. His coaching career started at Roosevelt High School in Fresno, Calif. He then moved to El Capitan High School in Merced,

Calif., and then to Davis (Calif.) High School. In his 27 years of high school coaching, his record was 400-195-5.

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Clinic Speakers & Topics

Friday, January 4

8:30 Andy Lopez, Head Coach, University of Arizona Building a Championship Program

9:10 Matt Senk, Head Coach, Stony Brook University New Bats-New Game: Stony Brook’s Approach to Maximizing Your Offense

9:50 Butch Thompson, Pitching Coach, Mississippi State University Pitching: Focus on the Elephant in the Room

10:30 Keith Vorhoff, Asst. Coach, University of Kentucky Catching Foundations: Receiving/Blocking

11:10 Jim Meier, President, Championship Thinking Coach Mental Game Meat and Potatoes

11:50 Scott Lawler, Head Coach, Benet Academy, Lisle, Ill. Throwing Routine for all Positions

12:20 Kirk Bock, Head Coach, Bryant (Ark.) High School Short Game Techniques and Strategies

12:50 Dan Griesbaum, Head Coach, Grosse Pointe (Mich.) South H.S. Keys to Developing Consistent Winners

1:20 Charlie Greene, Ron Wolforth, Jerry Weinstein, Phil Swimley Throwing (Pitching)—Safe and Sound

2:00 Justin Stone, Head Instructor, Elite Baseball Training Hitting In the 21st Century

2:40 Mike Birkbeck, Pitching Coach, Kent State University Reliever and Bullpen Management

3:20 Jayson King, Head Coach, Franklin Pierce University Infield Play: From the Ground Up

4:00 Dr. Frank Spaniol, Kinesiologist, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Utilizing Sports Science to Improve Player Performance

4:40 Barry Dean, Executive Director, Alabama Baseball Coaches Assoc. Coach and Player-Umpire Relationships

Saturday, January 5

8:30 Sal Fasano, Coordinator of Catching, Toronto Blue Jays Identifying Catchers’ Tools and Talents

9:10 Steve Smith, Head Coach, Baylor University Coaching Pitchers: My Basics

9:50 Bob Keyes, Jerry Haugen, Gary Pullins, Bio-Kinetics What the Best Hitters in Baseball Do Research and Development

10:30 Steve Trimper, Head Coach, University of Maine Drills That Won’t Freeze

11:10 Dan Hartleb, Head Coach, University of Illinois The BBCOR Age: The Return of the Short Game

2:00 Darin Erstad, Head Coach, University of Nebraska The Complete Outfielder

2:40 Rod Olson, Founder, Coaches of Excellence Institute Motivating and Challenging the 21st Century Athlete

3:30 Dr. Tom Hanson, Founder, Play Big Academy Start Playing Big in 15 Minutes or Less

4:10 Kevin Barr, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Tampa Bay Rays Baseball-Specific Strength & Conditioning

Sunday, January 6

8:30 Rocke Musgraves, Head Coach, LSU-Shreveport Hitting Drill Revival: Saving Swings

9:10 Matt Talarico, Asst. Coach, University of Dayton Beyond Stealing Bases

9:50 Steve Farley, Head Coach, Butler University Outfield Skills and Drills (Covering All the Bases)

10:30 Sean McDermott, Asst. Coach, Univ. of Illinois-Chicago Daily Routines to Develop a Prepared Infielder


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Convention ScheduleThursday, January 3 8:00 - 12:00 Exhibit Set-Up10:00 – 7:00 Registration1:00 – 6:00 ABCA Committee Meetings1:00 – 6:00 Exhibits Open5:30 – 6:30 Regional Chairs Meeting6:30 – 9:00 ABCA Divisional Meetings6:30 – 9:00 Int’l Coaches Meetings

Friday, January 4 7:00 – 4:30 Registration8:15 – 5:00 Clinics9:00 – 5:00 Exhibits9:30 – 11:00 Spouses Breakfast6:00 – 9:30 Hall of Fame/ Coach of the Year Banquet

Saturday, January 5 7:00 – 12:00 Registration8:30 – 5:30 Clinics9:00 – 3:00 Exhibits12:15 – 2:00 Honors Luncheon

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the University of California-Davis under ABCA Hall of Fame coach Phil Swimley. While at UC-Davis he helped lead the Aggies to four NCAL Championships, and a berth in the 1995 Division II CWS.

In 1994, Rago became Director of Game Development and head coach of Great Britain’s Junior and Senior National Teams. In 1999, he coached the Cameroon and Nigerian National teams in preparation for the All-African Baseball Championships. Rago has also coached in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Germany.

From 2005 to 2009, Rago was assistant coach at Solano Community College and is currently assisting ABCA Hall of Fame coach Guy Anderson at Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova, Calif.

Joe Roberts currently ranks as the leading active NCAA Division II coach in victories and is second all-time in wins. In his 33 years as head coach at Armstrong Atlantic State University, he has posted an overall record of 1,291-623 while averaging over 40 wins per year and

posting 33 consecutive winning seasons.

During his career, the Pirates have become a perennial Division II contender. At one point the Pirates were ranked in 110 straight polls over seven seasons. They advanced to the NCAA Division II World Series in 1988, 1989, and 1994. The 1990 squad ranked number one nationally every week of the season.

Roberts has been selected for a Coach of the Year award nine times, including Regional Coach of the Year three times. In 2010, he became only the fifth college baseball coach ever inducted into the Georgia Dugout Hall of Fame.

Kent Shelley has been the head baseball coach at Johnson County Community College since 1987. The win-ningest coach in JCCC history, he has amassed a 759-476-1 mark leading five teams to Eastern Sub-Regional championships and

three squads to NJCAA Region VI titles. In 2008, he led his team to the program’s first JUCO World Series appearance.

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Shelley has produced 15 teams that have surpassed at least 30 wins. In four of the last five years, the Cavaliers have won 40 or more games.

In the summer of 1994, Shelley served as the head coach for Team USA, a select NJCAA team from the U.S. that played host to a select team from Japan. In 1990, Shelley served as an assistant coach on the first NJCAA team to participate in international competition. In 2007, Shelley was inducted to the NJCAA Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.

Lefty Gomez AwArd

Madison Recognized For ContributionsThe Lefty Gomez Award is one of the most prestigious awards in all of amateur baseball. Named after the great Lefty Gomez, this award is presented by the American Baseball Coaches Association to an individual who has distinguished

himself amongst his peers and has contrib-uted significantly to the game of baseball locally, nationally, and internationally. The award is presented each year at the ABCA Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year banquet. Keith Madison, former University of Kentucky

coach, is this year’s recipient of the ABCA/Wilson Lefty Gomez Award.

Madison is being recognized for his knowledge, integrity, and passion for the sport of baseball. He is the win-ningest coach in the history of Kentucky baseball and the third-winningest coach in SEC history. In 1978, he became the youngest head baseball coach at the Division I level when he was named coach at the University of Kentucky at the age of 26. During his 25 seasons at Kentucky, Madison won 737 games while coaching 85 players who were drafted or signed professional contract, including 17 major league players.

Madison has been an active member of the ABCA. He was President in 2000 and currently sits on the ABCA Board of Directors. He is a member of the ABCA Hall of Fame as well as the Kentucky High School Baseball Hall of Fame and the University of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. Madison is currently the National Director of Baseball for SCORE International, which arranges mission trips both inside and outside the United States.

Honors LuncHeon

Meritorious Service Award WinnersEach year, the Honors Luncheon is one of the convention highlights since it allows the ABCA to pay special trib-ute to some very special people. This year, the ABCA will again have some prominent individuals receiving awards, including Meritorious Service Awards.

Jim callis is the executive editor of Baseball America, a position he has held since 2000. He began covering base-ball in 1987 while at the University of Georgia, and went to work for Baseball America immediately after graduating in 1988. From 1988 to 1997, he was the magazine’s college and international

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baseball writer, cover-ing events such as the College World Series, Pan American Games and the Olympics.

He served as the magazine’s managing editor from 1993 to 1997 before moving to suburban Chicago with his family and spending

three years as a senior editor at STATS, Inc. Since returning to Baseball America in 2000, his main focuses have been eval-uating prospects (including editing BA’s annual Prospect Handbook) and covering the amateur draft (including broadcast work with ESPN and MLB Network). He’s the recipient of the 1995 USA Baseball media award and the 2000 Wilbur Snypp Award, presented by National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

Merl Eberly lived most of his life in Clarinda, Iowa, where he gradu-ated from high school and junior college with a teaching degree. It was during those years that his love of athletics was developed under some very caring coach-es whose influence was evident in the man he

became. He was a four-sport athlete in high school, played basketball in junior college, and minor league baseball for the Chicago White Sox.

His association with the Clarinda A’s baseball program began as a player in 1954. He served as manager from 1961 to 1997 and was General Manager until his death in 2011. During his tenure as manager the team posted a 1501-591 record for a wining percentage of .717. The team won the National Baseball Congress World Series in 1981 and fin-ished third in 1976. Over 300 of his play-ers played professional baseball, with 30 making it to the major league level, including Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith. Eberly worked for the Clarinda Herald Journal for nearly 30 years, starting in the back shop, then writing sports, and eventually becoming an advertising salesman and stockholder.

Jim Quinlan has been National Program Coordinator of American Legion Baseball since 1986. A native of West Branch, Iowa, his involvement with the American Legion baseball program began in 1970 when he played for the local American Legion team in his county. Following his honorable discharge from the U.S.

Marine Corps in 1975, he began to help the local American Legion team.

In 1986, he was tapped for the posi-tion of National Program Coordinator for American Legion Baseball and moved to Indianapolis where

he resides today. Under Quinlan’s stew-ardship, American Legion baseball has grown from 2,500 teams to nearly 5,000 today. During his tenure the program went online allowing Legion teams to register, schedule games, and promote their tournaments via the internet.

Quinlan was instrumental in creat-ing a baseball scholarship trust that annually awards nearly $50,000. These scholarships are based on academics, community service and financial needs. Also during his tenure, Shelby, N.C., was named as the new permanent home of the American Legion World Series. Attendance during this five-day, eight-team, double-elimination tournament averages over 100,000.

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Corbin To Lead AbCA In 2013

tim corbin is heading into his 11th season as the Head Coach at Vanderbilt University. During his tenure, Corbin has turned the Commodores into a national power and taken the program to unprecedented suc-cess leading Vanderbilt to the College World

Series for the first time in 2011 and winning a share of the Southeastern Conference title along the way.

The Commodores’ magical run to Omaha saw several school records equaled or passed. VU won 54 games to match the school record set in 2007 and set an SEC record with 12 players selected in the Major League Baseball draft.

Corbin’s overall record of 411-217 (.654) is second all-time in terms of wins at Vanderbilt, and first in terms of winning percentage for coaches with 100 or more games. His 411 wins at Vanderbilt are the second-most of any active SEC coach

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During Corbin’s tenure, the Commodores have had eight players selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft, including five picks in the top 10. David Price was the first overall pick in the 2007 draft and Pedro Alvarez was the second pick in 2008 marking the first time one school had players taken so high in consecutive years.

Birkbeck Named Top Assistant

Mike Birkbeck, Associate Head Coach at Kent State University, has been named the 2012 winner of the ABCA/Baseball America Assistant Coach of the Year award. Birkbeck is entering his 17th season as the Pitching Coach for the Golden Flashes.

In 2012, Birkbeck helped guide a young, retooled Kent State pitching staff to a school-record 47 victories, the Mid-American Conference championship, MAC Tournament title, NCAA Gary Regional crown, Eugene Super Regional title and a berth in the school’s first-ever College World Series. The 2012 pitching staff featured three professional draft-ees, including MAC Pitcher of the Year David Starn, who was also selected as the MAC Tournament Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season.

The Golden Flashes have now won six MAC regular season titles, eight MAC tournament crowns and have appeared in eight NCAA Regional Tournaments during Birkbeck’s tenure, including twelve cham-pionships in the last thirteen seasons. In those 16 seasons, KSU has won 584 games, an average of 37 wins per year and have now won 30 or more games in a season 14 consecutive campaigns.

Birkbeck assists in the evaluation and recruitment of pitchers and is directly responsible for the pitching staff’s off-season winter individual throwing work-out programs. He also coordinates the

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3N2, LLC .............................7561811 Chippewa TrailMaitland, FL 32751(877) [email protected] footwear, apparel & uniforms

Adams USA .......................1311P. O. Box 489 Cookeville, TN 38503(800) [email protected] gear & field equipment

adidas ......1200, 1202, & 12045055 N. GreeleyPortland, OR 97217(971) 284-2300Sports apparel-clothing & shoes

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AIA Baseball .....................1220651 Taylor DriveXenia, OH 45385(937) [email protected] baseball

Akadema, Inc. ...... 1401 & 1403140 5th AvenueHawthorne, NJ 07506(973) 304-1470 X [email protected] equipment

Alaska Baseball League ......738P. O. Box 240061Anchorage, AK 99524(907) [email protected]

ABCA Hall of Fame Display ...........................Columbus Hall108 S. University Avenue, Ste 3Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-2327(989) [email protected] baseball organization

American Baseball Foundation ..3042660 10th Ave South, Ste 620Birmingham, AL 35205(205) [email protected] youth education

American Legion Baseball 1129P. O. Box 1055, 700 N. PennsylvaniaIndianapolis, IN 46206(317) [email protected] Legion Baseball

American Sports Travel..Table 312626 Earnest AvenueOrlando, FL 32837(888) [email protected] attractions

Ampac enterprises, Inc./All-Star ................. 1604 & 1606P. O. Box 1356, 1 Main Street Shirley, MA 01464(800) [email protected] protective equipment

AstroTurf, LLC ..................12102680 Abutment RoadDalton, GA 30721(706) [email protected] turf

ATeC ............................Bay 737655 Spice Island DriveSparks, NV 89431(800) 998-ATECTraining equipment, pitching machines, nets & screens

A-Turf, Inc. ........................1221 P. O. Box 157Williamsville, NY 14231(888) [email protected] turf

Baden Sports, Inc. 1303 & 1305 34114 21st Avenue SouthFederal Way, WA 98003(800) [email protected] equipment

Ball Fabrics, Inc. ....... 262 & 263510 S. Arizona AvenueDeLand, FL 32720(386) [email protected], baseball & softball netting, batting cages, batter’s eyes, field banners, athletic rail & wall padding

Baseball America ..............1002ABCA oFFICIAL SPoNSor4319 S. Alston Avenue #103Durham, NC 27713(800) [email protected] media

*Baseball Country ...............761P. O. Box 1306Northport, AL 35476(205) [email protected] and Fastpitch Softball School

Baseball express/Team express . . . 1017, 1019 & 10215750 Northwest Parkway, Ste 100San Antonio, TX 78249(210) 348-7000 X [email protected] & equipment

Baseball Factory ..........Bay 8019212 Berger Road, Suite 200Columbia, MD 21046(800) 641-4487 x [email protected] development & college recruiting guidance

Baseball racks ........ 259 & 2612908 W. 99th PlaceEvergreen Park, IL 60805(708) 636-1047Dave [email protected] benches, wall pad & tarps

Baseballsavings.com .........15028851 E. 34th Street NorthWichita, KS 67226(800) [email protected] apparel & equipment

*Bass ...................................854821 S. Temple AvenueFayette, AL 35555(205) [email protected] & gloves

BATCo ..............................1117 5835 Verde RoadPueblo, CO 81004(877) [email protected] cages

Batting Cages, Inc. ... Plaza 831401 Lincoln StreetEverson, WA 98247(800) [email protected] cages, screens & acces-sories

Batting Cages USA ...........1304c/o Pearlweave Corporation30 Pine StreetNew Rochelle, NY 10801(800) [email protected]/sports netting & accessories

Battyshack, Inc. ............ Table 49 Croxall BoulevardBrooklin, ON, Canada L1M 0E6(905) [email protected] dugout organizers

Baum research & Development Co., Inc. ........302 1155 Hastings StreetTraverse City, MI 49686(231) 929-0598Baseball bats

Beacon Athletics ...............15008233 Forsythia Street #120Middleton, WI 53562(800) [email protected] field equipment

BeTTer BASeBALL . . . . . 1306132 Carruth Drive SEMarietta, GA 30060-3123(800) 997-4233www.betterbaseball.comwww.customnetting.comglen@betterbaseball.com

BetterBaseball is your base-ball supply headquarters, offer-ing custom nets, baseballs, softballs, pitching machines (including ATEC, JUGS, DATA, and Master Pitch), training aids, batting cages, and more.

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Bishop Family enterprises/ The Pitching Pad .................732P. O. Box 991 Castroville, TX 78009(210) [email protected] training aids

*Boemeier Sports 1119 & 11211975 S. 94th StreetWest Allis, WI 53227(920) [email protected]/softball batting tee

Bownet ........................Bay 7644690 Calle QuetzalCamarillo, CA 93012(805) [email protected]

BSN Sports ...1626, 1628, 1630, 16321901 Diplomat DriveFarmers Branch, TX 75234(800) [email protected] equipment

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Cages*Plus ........................1209518 Fair LaneNampa, ID 83686(866) [email protected] batting cages

*Carrera sports Int’l ...........1006221 Tidewater Island CircleFort Myers, FL 33908(239) [email protected], wood, fungo & training bats

Central Florida’s Polk County sports Marketing .............14052701 Lake Myrtle Park RoadAuburndale, FL 33823(863) [email protected] Commission

Choice Hotels Int’l ............151710750 Columbia PikeSilver Spring, MD 20901(301) [email protected] lodging

Clell Wade Coaches Directory..1624 P. O. Box 177 Cassville, MO 65625-0177(877) 386-4840 x [email protected] Directory

Click and swing, Inc............150201 Palos Verdes DriveRedondo Beach, CA 90277(310) [email protected] training glove

Click effects/sound & Video Creations, Inc. .....................3532820 Felts AvenueNashville, TN 37211(615) 460-7330 X [email protected] Effects Audio/Video Deliv-ery Systems

Coaching Management .....113020 Eastlake RoadIthaca, NY 14850(607) [email protected] magazines

Coastal Plain league ........1504125 Quantum StreetHolly Springs, NC 27540(919) [email protected] collegiate baseball league

College Baseball Camps .....7093020 ISSQ Pine Lake Rd SE #12Sammamish, WA 98075(425) [email protected] registration company

Collegiate Directories .......1222P. O. Box 450640Cleveland, OH 44145(800) [email protected] National Directory of Col-lege Athletics

Combat sports, Inc. . 157 & 1596651 S. 216th StreetKent, WA 98032(866) [email protected] bats & accessories

Cooperstown all star Village ...14324158 State Highway 23Oneonta, NY 13820(800) 327-6790 X [email protected] baseball tournament camp

Cooperstown Bat Co.. ......1328 P. O. Box 415Cooperstown, NY 13326(888) [email protected] bats

Gerry Cosby & Co., Inc. .....909 11 Pennsylvania PlazaNew York, NY 10001-2006(877) [email protected] bags & protective equipment

Country stone, Inc. .............736P. O. Box 1160Milan, IL 61264(800) 762-5728 x [email protected] topdressing/conditioner & warning track mix

Coversports Usa .............13005000 Paschall AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19143(800) [email protected] covers, windscreens & padding

Crossover symmetry ....711 & 713 5405 W. 56th Avenue, Unit HArvada, CO 80002(303) [email protected] Care Products


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D-Bat Sports ...........1129, 11332101 Midway Road, Suite 300Carrolton, TX 75006(888) [email protected] bats, gloves & batting gloves

DeMarini Sports ..........Bay 9376435 NW Croeni RoadHillsboro, OR 97124(800) [email protected], apparel, bags & batting gloves

Diamond Sports ...........Bay 809 ABCA OFFICIAL SPONSOR11130 Warland DriveCypress, CA 90630(800) 366-2999 x [email protected], mitts, bags, protec-tive, field equipment, & apparel

Disney Sports Attractions 1203P. O. Box 10,000Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (407) [email protected] & training destination

Dominican Baseball Camp ..1021117A River CourtCharlottesville, VA 22901(434) 466-2128Baseball tour

*Dream Bat Company .......150664 Field Rd,Somers, CT 06071(860) [email protected] & aluminum bats

*DreamSeat ........................45060 Austin Blvd, Commack, NY 11725631-656-1066 X [email protected] seating/team-themed furniture

Easton Sports, Inc. ... Plaza 917ABCA OFFICIAL SPONSOR7855 Haskell Avenue, Suite 200Van Nuys, CA 91406(818) [email protected] bats, gloves, batting gloves & apparel

*Elite Baseball Training ......2002524 W. Argyle St., Chicago, IL 60625(800) [email protected], online lessons & stream-ing instructional videos

ESPN Coaches Fundraising Program ............................1201P. O. Box 10,000Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830(407) [email protected]/Magazine

EvoShield, LLC ..... 1049 & 1051300 Commerce BoulevardBogart, GA 30622(770) [email protected] protective gear

*EyesOnSports ...................35617805 Peak AvenueMorgan Hill, CA 95037(408) [email protected] scoring software

*EZ HTZ ............................15082503 Broad StreetDurham, NC 27704(919) [email protected] baseball hitting tee

Fair-Play Scoreboards .......15191700 Delaware AvenueDes Moines, IA 50317(800) [email protected], accessories & video displays

FieldLevel ...........................1512716 Ocean Park Blvd #3025Santa Monica, CA 90405(888) 816-8220 x [email protected] for coaches

FieldTurf ...........................11278088 Montview RoadMontreal, QC, Canada H4P 2L7(800) 724-2969 X [email protected] turf

Fisher Athletic ..... 1510 & 1512P. O. Box 1985Salisbury, NC 28145(800) [email protected], windscreen & field maintenance

Franklin Sports. ... 1307 & 130917 Campanelli ParkwayStoughton, MA 02072(800) [email protected] Authentics; batting gloves, cups & supporters

Frank’s Sports Shop 1428 & 1430 430 E. Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10457(718) [email protected] equipment

Front Rush ........................1023287 S. Main Street, Suite 12Lambertville, NJ 08530(215) 489-2100 x [email protected] software


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FungoMan, LLC ................1043 6434 Quinn Church RoadShreveport, LA 71129(318) [email protected] baseball practice machine

*Futures Collegiate Baseball League ..............................132046 Chestnut Hill RoadChelmsford, MA 01824(617) 593-2112Summer baseball

G Tee Batting Tees ...........12181721 NE 19th AvenueOcala, FL 34470(877) [email protected] tees

The Game, LLC ........ 752 & 75316 Downing DrivePhenix City, AL 36869(800) [email protected]

*Gameface Apparel ............8561050 Laurian Park DriveRoswell, GA 30075(770) [email protected] apparel & eyewear

Game Signs .......................1409265000 Agowa Road, Ste 102-520Calabasas, CA 91302(877) [email protected] signal enhancement stickers

GAMe-On SpOrTS FieLd COndiTiOnerS . . . .TABLe 198900 Hemlock RoadIndependence, OH 44131(216) [email protected]

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GameChanger/Media, inc. ...................1308, 1310 & 131213 E. 16th Street, Floor 6New York, NY 10003(202) [email protected] scorekeeping technology

Gerry Cosby & Co., inc. .....909 11 Pennsylvania PlazaNew York, NY 10001-2006(877) [email protected] bags & protective equipment

Glover’s Scorebooks ........1313P. O. Box 355Forestville, CA 95436-0355(707) [email protected] & accessory items

*Go the distance Baseball ..400P. O. Box 772Oak Lawn, IL 60454(708) [email protected]

*Gumbee Cords ..................403941 Windemere CourtAurora, IL 60504(630) [email protected] assist cords

Hilton Worldwide ...............4025701 Vicksburg PlaceFrisco, TX 75035(214) [email protected]/accommodations

Holloway Sportswear .1501 & 15032633 Campbell RoadSidney, OH 45365(937) 497-7575 x [email protected]

Hoosier Bat Company ......1612P. O. Box 432Valparaiso, IN 46384(800) [email protected] bats, fungos & training bats

Human Kinetics .................1610P. O. Box 5076Champaign, IL 61825-5076(217) [email protected] Kinetics is the premier publisher for sports & fitness

*iconic Sports Technology ..310171 D Milbar BoulevardFarmingdale, NY 11735(631) [email protected] technology company

J-dUB ................... 1521 & 1523P. O. Box 9026Calabasas, CA 91372(877) [email protected] & travel bags

JUGS SpOrTS ..............Bay 92111885 SW Herman RoadTualatin, OR 97062(800) [email protected] machines, screens, balls & cages


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*Kiefer Specialty Flooring ..4532910 Falling Waters BoulevardLindenhurst, IL 60046(800) [email protected] turf for baseball

*Kollege Town Sports ......12066111 Pepsi WayWindsor, WI 53598(608) [email protected] Team Apparel

*Launch Laser .....................103573 W. DouglasWichita, KS 67213(316) [email protected] training aid

Lee County Sports Authority . 2502305 BroadwayFort Myers, FL 33901(239) [email protected] tourism

*LET’S PLAY!/M2 Polymer Technologies .....................1318P. O. Box 365, W Dundee, IL 60118(847) [email protected] field drying agent

LIDS Team Sports/Anaconda Sports, Inc. .............. 152 & 15485 Katrine LaneLake Katrine, NY 12449(800) 327-0074 X [email protected] team apparel & equipment

Little League Baseball, Inc. .362539 US Route 15 HighwayWilliamsport, PA 17701-0485(570) 326-1921 x [email protected] baseball

Lizard Skins .......................1122358 Mountain Way Dr., Orem, UT 84058(801) [email protected] grip

Louisville Slugger ..... Plaza 931 P. O. Box 35700Louisville, KY 40232(800) [email protected], batting gloves, gloves, bags, catching gear & accessories

*Louisville Slugger Specialty Bats ...................................1031800 W. Main St. Louisville, KY 40202(502) [email protected] bats

Louisville Slugger Training Aids by Gamemaster ... 1035 & 10361624 Dolwick DriveErlanger, KY 41018(800) [email protected] pitching machines & training aids

M.A.S.A., InC. ............BAY 7491413 S. Meridian RoadJasper, IN 47546(800) [email protected]

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*Mad Dog Bats ........ 253 & 257P. O. Box 536148Orlando, FL 32853(407) 574-8315Bats, apparel, gloves, etc.

Majestic-VF Licensed Sports Group ...................... 411 & 4132320 Newlins Mill RoadEaston, PA 18045(800) [email protected] apparel, uniforms & outerwear

Mar-Co Clay USA, Inc. .Bay 749RR3, 896474 Oxford Road 3Bright, ON, N0J 1B0, Canada(800) 950-2555 X [email protected] & sport field products

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Massaging Insoles by Healthy Feet, Inc. ...........................12381216 Sussex StreetBoynton Beach, FL 33436(866) [email protected]/sport insoles & orthotics

Master Pitching Machine, Inc. ..1618 & 16204200 NE Birmingham RoadKansas City, MO 64117(800) 878-8228 X 305Pitching machines & batting cages

MaxPreps............................3054080 Plaza Goldorado CircleCameron Park, CA 95682(800) 329-7324 X [email protected] school sports website

MeMPHIs Net & twINe. . 313P. O. Box 80331Memphis, TN 38108(901) [email protected]

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Miller Net Company, Inc. .12171674 Getwell RoadMemphis, TN 38111(800) [email protected] nets & equipment

Minesport UsA, Inc. ..Bay 13366435 Yarmouth AvenueReseda, CA 91335(818) [email protected] bats

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New england Collegiate Baseball league ................122837 Grammar School DriveDanbury, CT 06811(203) [email protected] college baseball

New era Cap Company ....1316 3950 Broadway, Depew, NY 14043 (888) [email protected] caps

oakley, Inc. .......... 1505 & 1507One IconFoothill Ranch, CA 92610(949) [email protected] performance eyewear

oakwood sports, Inc. ........7481025 Clark RoadLansing, MI 48917(517) [email protected] wood lockers


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Oates Specialties LLC .........728 151 FM 1696 Road EastHuntsville, TX 77320(936) [email protected] fitness conditioning equipment

OC SpOrtS ......... 1135 & 1136 1200 Melissa DriveBentonville, AR 72712(800) [email protected]

OC Sports provides head-wear to youth leagues, high schools, colleges, and profes-sional sports teams. The com-pany is currently licensed with MLB, Minor League Baseball, and the NCAA.

See ad on page 22.

OLd HiCkOry Bat CO. . . . 251P. O. Box 588White House, TN 37188-0588(866) [email protected] maple, ash, and birch bats. Team/League pricing available. Full line of fielding gloves, batting gloves, coach-ing bats and accessories.

See ad on page 24.

Olde Master Originals ......13236244 Old LaGrange Road, Ste 3Crestwood, KY 40014(877) [email protected] laser engraved wood bats

*Olympus Lockers and Storage Company ...............8576560 Edenvale BoulevardEden Prairie, MN 55346(888) [email protected], wood, phenolic athletic lockers

On deck Sports ...........Bay 843 88 Spark StreetBrockton, MA 02302(800) [email protected] equipment

OSBOrne innOvative prOduCtS . . . . . . . . Bay 7491413 S. Meridian Rd. Jasper, IN 47546(800) [email protected]

Osborne Innovative Products manufactures some of the high-est quality protective screens and training products in the industry.

See ad on page 21.

Own the Zone Sports ........3002807 Bald Eagle Avenue NWSalem, OR 97304(972) [email protected] Wristband Baseball Signs

pacific Headwear . 1411 & 1413P. O. Box 22538Eugene, OR 97402(800) [email protected] baseball hats

*peaCeFire, nFp ..............155P. O. Box 991, Kankakee, IL 60901(855) [email protected] that examines the dynam-ics of competitive conflict

pennant Sports, inc. .........15115037 Highway 280, Suite 107Birmingham, AL 35242(888) [email protected], equipment & uniforms

perfect Game uSa . 1045 & 10471203 Rockford Road SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404(319) 298-2923 x [email protected] report service

the perfect Mound ......Bay 3572041 Goose Lake Road, Ste 2ASauget, IL 62206(618) [email protected] & youth portable pitch-er’s mounds

phoenix Bats .......................1567801 Corporate Blvd, Ste EPlain City, OH 43064(877) 598-2287 x [email protected] game, practice and pre-sentation bats

pickle-Ball, inc. ....................304810 NW 45th StreetSeattle, WA 98107(800) [email protected]—foam balls for hit-ting drills

pitch pro Mounds 1227 & 12295301 E. 9th StreetKansas City, MO 64124(800) [email protected] pitching mounds

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Pitchers Power Drive/Hitters Power Drive ....718, 720 & 722539 Fiske St., Holliston, MA 01746(252) [email protected] & hitters training aids

Play Big Baseball ................35012852 Big Sur DriveTampa, FL 33625(813) [email protected] Game

Pocket RaDaR, Inc. ............................. 1123 & 1125 3535 Industrial Drive, Suite A4Santa Rosa, CA [email protected]

Pocket Radar, Inc., produces innovative training tools, includ-ing one of the world’s small-est radar guns. This is used by championship-winning coaches to improve their pitching, hit-ting, and running.

See ad on page 18.

Pointstreak Sports technologies .......................75850 Minthorn Blvd., Suite 400Thornhill, ON, Canada L3T 7X8(905) [email protected], sites, registration & raffles

Portolite Products, Inc......12162950 Nelson Rd., Delano, MN 55328(800) [email protected] pitching mounds

*Prep Baseball Report ..762 & 7634750 S. Vernon AvenueMcCook, IL 60525(708) [email protected]

Prep Gear Headwear ..tables 1 & 21001 Avenida Pico, Suite CSan Clemente, CA 92673(800) [email protected] baseball caps, visors & beanies

Pro nine Sports ... 1235 & 1236P. O. Box 1765Los Alamitos, CA 90720(800) [email protected], bats, bases, & protective equipment

Pro-Line cap company .....12083950 Fossil Creek Blvd, Ste 202Fort Worth, TX 76137(800) 227-2456 x [email protected] caps

ProBatter Sports ..... 309 & 31149 Research Drive, Suite AMilford, CT 06460(203) [email protected] pitching machine

ProGrass, LLc ...................1029960 Penn Avenue, 8th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15222(866) [email protected] turf

PRo’S cHoIce ...........Bay 74927221 Twin PondBarrington, IL 60010(847) [email protected]

Pro’s Choice premium line has products for all field conditions; Pro Mound pitching mound clay is preferred for pro sports; and Pro’s Choice introduces two new pitching mound clays.

See ad on page 4.

Pukka Headwear . 1329 & 1331P. O. Box 773, 337 S. Main St Findlay, OH 45840(855) [email protected] headwear manufacturer

*Rainedout .......................1525200 Church Street, SELeesburg, VA 20176(800) 230-1933 x [email protected] text message service

Rawlings Sporting Goods .................Bay 723 & Plaza 731aBca oFFIcIaL SPonSoR510 Maryville Univ. Dr., Ste 110St. Louis, MO 63141(800) [email protected] hard goods & apparel

Reef Industries, Inc. ..........10389209 Almeda Genoa RoadHouston, TX 77075(800) [email protected] covers & mound covers


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See ad on page 13.

RiP-it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 7434210 L. B. McLeod Rd, Ste 117Orlando, FL 32811(888) [email protected] bats, helmets & bags

Ripon Athletic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301P. O. Box 25, Berlin, WI 54923(920) [email protected] uniforms, jackets & fleece

Rixstine Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1416, 1418 & 14202350 ‘O’ St., Lincoln, NE 68510(800) [email protected],custom pins and patch-es, promotional items & gifts

Ron wolforth’s Pitching Central . 7305451 Honea-Egypt RoadMontgomery, TX 77316(936) [email protected] DVDs, players camps & coaching workshops

Russell Athletic . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 701 1 Fruit of the Loom DriveBowling Green, KY 42103(270) [email protected]

Schutt Sports . . . . . . . . . . . 714 & 7162233 Holly Hill LaneDenton, TX 76205(217) [email protected]/protective gear (hel-mets, catching gear)

*Scorbitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105984 Big Bend Station DriveSt. Louis, MO 63088(855) [email protected] scoreboard data feed to other devices

SCoRe int’l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742 & 744P. O. Box 9994Chattanooga, TN 37412(423) 894-7111Baseball mission trips

*Shock Doctor Sports/ Cutters gloves . . . . . . . . . . 405 & 4073300 Ferrybrook Ln N., Ste 250Plymouth, MN 55447(800) [email protected] performance/protec-tive apparel & accessories

Shoeless Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1128P. O. Box 935, Hays, KS 67601(785) [email protected] baseball/softball gloves

Shoulder Shield, LLC . . . . . . . .1426P. O. Box 289Sherman, MS 38869(800) [email protected] shirt

Skillshow, inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2081201 First Ave South, Ste 333Seattle, WA 98134(206) [email protected] videos & services

SKLZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 8512081 Faraday Ave.Carlsbad, CA 92008(760) [email protected] & sports specific training

Slow the game Down . . . . . .12311100 S. Coast Highway #203Laguna Beach, CA 92651(866) [email protected] performance training

Sound Director, inc . . . . . . . . . . .12192918 SW Royal WayGresham, OR 97080(888) [email protected] Software

South PADRe iSLAnD netS .13012001 Amistad DriveSan Benito, TX 78586(866) [email protected]

SPI Nets manufactures some of the best sports netting in the industry. The company offers batting cages, protective screens, custom backstops, and other barrier nets at excellent prices with speedy delivery.

See ad on page 16

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Accommodations in on-site villas or partner hotelsPractice and game schedule based on coach’s requestScheduled use of batting cages, practice fields andbullpen moundsQualified umpiresGame ballsConvenient meal plan options available in our on-siteConvenient meal plan options available in our on-sitedining facilityAccess to our professional quality fitness centerUse of all Vero Beach Sports Village recreation areasincluding swimming pool, tennis courts, basketballcourts and sand volleyball

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Vero Beach Sports Village, formerly Dodgertown, the longtime spring training home of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers,invites your team to experience spring training like the pros.

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Southern Athletic FieldS . . . . . . . 911, 913, 1010 & 10121309 Mainsail Dr., Columbia, TN 38401(800) [email protected]

SAF is a leader in sports fields materials. The company was formed in 1996 with a hands on approach that continues today. SAF specializes in infield mixes, mound/plate clay, field condi-tioners, warning tracks, infield topdressing, and a multitude of field accessory items.

See ad on page 20.

Southwest host Services ..14003412 Rolling Green DriveFort Collins, CO 80525(970) 223-6665Hotels for team travel & recruiting

Spinball Sports .... 1513 & 15151981 Smizer Mill RoadFenton, MO 63026(618) 244-4587Pitching machines

*Sportsfields construction unlimited ............................365504 S. Cool Springs RoadO’Fallon, MO 63366(636) 281-2881Athletic field construction, ren-ovations & products

SportS AttAck .. 808, 810 & 8122805 U.S. 40Verdi, NV 89439(800) [email protected]

Sports Attack is the manu-facturer of professional sports training equipment for baseball, softball, football, volleyball, ten-nis, and soccer. The company has equipment for all levels, from beginner to pro.

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Sports Sensors, inc. ..........130211351 Embassy DriveCincinnati, OH 45240(888) [email protected] speed & bat swing speed radars

SportS tutor ...........700-7123300 Winona AvenueBurbank, CA 91504(800) 448-8867www.sportstutor.com [email protected]

Sports Tutor is a leading manufacturer of ball throwing machines for baseball, softball, tennis, soccer, and volleyball.

See ad on page 19

Sports Venue padding ..1223 & 122516444 Manning WayCerritos, CA 90703(877) [email protected] padding, indoor/outdoor & rail padding

St. Baldrick’s Foundation ..10531605 Iredell Dr., Raleigh, NC 27608(336) [email protected]“The most meaningful thing your team will do this season.”

St. pete/clearwater Sports commission ......... 1406 & 1408 13805 58th St North, Ste 2-200Clearwater, FL 33760(727) [email protected] tourism

StABilizer SolutionS . . 46233 S. 28th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85034(800) [email protected]

Stabilizer Solutions, Inc. is advancing the evolution of nat-ural soil for baseball and soft-ball fields. The company offers advanced mound clays, infield and warning track mixes.

See ad on page 17.

Stalker radar ....................15092609 Technology DrivePlano, TX 75074-7467(800) 782-5537 X [email protected] of Sports Radar

*Standard turf ..................1407P. O. Box 7010Gainesville, GA 30504(678) [email protected] turf

SwingAway Sports products ............................. 1422 & 1424 4781 Waterhaven BendMarietta, GA 30062 (800) [email protected] hitting stations

*Swing Strong, llc ..........1055P. O. Box 476Waukee, IA 50263(800) [email protected] training bat

team express distributing, llc ...................1017, 1019 & 1021 5750 Northwest Pkwy, Ste 100San Antonio, TX 78249(866) [email protected] & equipment


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Tech Mesh Apparel, LLC ..1412P. O. Box 702357, Tulsa, OK 74170(918) [email protected] management practice T-shirts & shorts

Tomark Sports ..... 1211 & 1213P. O. Box 1088Corona, CA 92878(800) [email protected] Sales/service of recreation equipment

Top 96, Inc./ Register 4 Baseball .. 104 & 106 2 Hewes CirclePeabody, MA 01960(978) [email protected] camps

Total Control Sports .........13212000 South 25th Avenue, Ste CBroadview, IL 60155(708) [email protected] training ball

*Trackit & Wackit/ The HyperFocus Helmet .....20111425 SE 286th StreetAuburn, WA 98092(206) [email protected] training helmet

Trigon Sports ....... 1124 & 1126488 Cumberland, Memphis, TN 38112(888) 313-1303 X [email protected] equipment, protective screens & nets

True Pitch, Inc. ..................1226 620 8th Street SW, Suite 101Altoona, IA 50009(800) [email protected] mounds

Tucson Sports/Tucson Invitational Games . 1402 & 1404100 S. Church AvenueTucson, AZ [email protected] city/collegiate spring training

TuRFACe ATHLeTICS ...................PLAzA 717 & 1622ABCA OFFICIAL SPONSOR750 Lake Cook Road, Suite 440Buffalo Grove, IL 60089(800) [email protected]

The Turface Athletics™ line of products maximizes sports field safety and performance. It features leading turf and infield conditioners as well as mound and box packing clays.

See ad on page 9.

Twin City Knitting ..............101P. O. Box 1179, Conover, NC 28613(800) 438-6884Athletic socks, wristbands, headbands

TXI/DIAMOND PRO . .PLAzA 1417 ABCA OFFICIAL SPONSOR1341 W. Mockingbird LaneDallas, TX 75247(800) [email protected]

TXI/Diamond Pro offers professional groundskeeping products, infield conditioners, calcined clay, mound clay and bricks, marking dust, warning track mix, and infield mix.

See ad on page 11.

TYRuS Baseball Products .141016 The Plains RoadLevittown, NY 11756(516) 313-9680Wood bats, pine tar & accessories

u. S. Baseball Academy ....113213121 Eastpoint Park BoulevardLouisville, KY 40223(800) 592-4487 National network of camps

under Armour .............Bay 801 1020 Hull St. Baltimore, MD 21230(410) 246-1801Athletic apparel & footwear

universal Sports Lighting .1004P. O. Box 486Atlanta, IL 61723(217) 648-5201 X [email protected] Lighting

uSA Baseball ....... 1600 & 1602403 Blackwell StreetDurham, NC 27701(919) 474-8721 X [email protected] Baseball National Teams

Valle Baseball ...................1333954 Denise RoadRochester, NY 14616(585) [email protected] & softball products

VeRO BeACH SPORTS VILLAGe ...........................12243901 26th St. Vero Beach, FL 32960(866) [email protected]

This 79-acre sports and con-ference center provides your team with the ideal setting to grow and better prepare for your upcoming season.

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Victory Custom Athletic, Inc. ............................. 1205 & 120720725 Prairie StreetChatsworth, CA 91311-6011(818) 349-8476 X [email protected] baseball uniforms & apparel

VIZUAL EDGE, LLC .............2036 E. Philip Road, Suite 1110Vernon Hills, IL 60061(847) [email protected] performance

W. A. Goodman ... 1330 & 13324030 W. Chandler AvenueSanta Ana, CA 93704-5202(888) [email protected] uniforms

West Coast League ..........1120 P. O. Box 8395, Portland, OR 93707(503) [email protected] collegiate baseball

West Coast Netting, Inc. ....2075075 Flightline DriveKingman, AZ 86401(800) [email protected] netting & sports equipment

*Western Major Baseball League ................................1532425 N. Parkside DriveLethbridge, AB, Canada T1J 4W3(403) 320-2025 X [email protected] of summer college league

Western Industries, Inc./ Brawler .............................1008P. O. Box 428, Top of Yellowstone HillMiles City, MT 59301(800) 488-3592 x [email protected] covers

WhItE LINE EqUIpMENt CoMpANy ..................BAy 7491413 Meridian Rd. Jasper, IN 47546(877) 717-2892www.whitelineequipment.com [email protected]

White Line Equipment manufac-tures some of the toughest-built field maintenance equipment.

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Wilson Sporting Goods ..Bay 937ABCA oFFICIAL SpoNSoR8750 W. Bryn Mawr AvenueChicago, IL 60631(773) 714-6846Baseball equipment & uniforms

*Woodart.it snc/Italywood .415Via Milano, 30Malnate (VA) Italy 21046(0039) 0332 [email protected] wood bats & base-ball furniture

WSI Sports ..........................4011325 Eagandale Court, Ste 170Eagan, MN 55121(651) [email protected] apparel

X-Grain Sportswear .........1324, 1325, 1326 & 13278667 Kapp DrivePeosta, IA 52068(800) 480-4821 X [email protected] apparel

XoNE, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 10333385 Roy Orr Blvd.Grand Prairie, TX 75050(469) [email protected]

XONE, LLC, founded by Rob R Cleveland, is the manufactur-er and designer of high quality athletic apparel. The apparel is designed to exceed the expec-tations of the active athlete. XONE, LLC is the exclusive Licensee of Hillerich & Bradsby Co. USA, “Louisville Slugger.”

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*ZeaVision Eyepromise ....1322 680-F Crown Industrial Court, Suite FChesterfield, MO 63005(866) [email protected] improvement dietary supplements

Zephyr Graf-X ...... 1636 & 16385443 Earhart RoadLoveland, CO 80538(888) [email protected]

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IMPROVE YOUR GAMEPocket Radar™ is a multi-purpose training tool designed and proven to help you win more games. Used by championship-winning teams across the country, including 2012 NCAA National Champions, the Pocket Radar can help improve your hitting, pitching, running,

and fielding. As the world’s smallest full-performance radar gun, the Pocket Radar allows you to accurately make speed and quickness measurements easily on the field every day for under $200. Accurate to +/- 1 MPH, it has a 120-foot range on a baseball, and gives over 10,000 readings on one set of two AAA batteries.Pocket Radar, Inc. • 888-381-2672www.pocketradar.com Circle No. 502

CUstOMIzEd And FUnCtIOnAlGet custom headwear built your way. Create your team headwear from OC Sports’ endless array of possibili-ties. The most popular are fabricated from the bamboo charcoal/polyester (TGS1925C shown), for optimal

wicking, cooling, and anti-microbial performance. Choose from a wide variety of colors and decoration options—or provide your own logo. Whether you prefer an adjustable, flex, or fitted crown—or a flat or pre-curved visor—OC Sports will make it happen.OC Sports • 866-776-6774www.ocsports.com Circle No. 503

ACCURAtE And EAsY tO UsEThe White Line Chalker family is now better than ever. White Line Equipment has maintained the same institutional strength and quality you have come to expect—but several new features have been added, making them more accurate and easier to use. Don’t be confused by low-quality, imported imitations—with more than 30 years of line-marking experience, White Line Equipment has produced some of the most durable, advanced, and user-friendly line of markers available. Professional teams, universities, schools, park and recreation departments, and leagues have used these markers extensively worldwide. White Line Equipment • 877-717-2892www.whitelineequipment.com Circle No. 506

PROGRAMMAblE PItChInGThe HomePlate pitching machine is the first programmable pitching machine designed for both batting cage and on-field use. Users can store up to eight different pitches—including fastballs up to 90 miles per hour, curveballs, change-ups, sliders, and more—in eight different programs, with only seven seconds between pitches. The programmed pitches in the HomePlate can be thrown sequentially for specific hitting drills, randomly for game conditions, or in a way that simulates an opposing pitcher. The HomePlate features a patented three-wheel pitching mechanism for greater pitch accuracy, along with an 80-ball auto-feed system for $6,595.Sports Tutor • 800-448-8867 www.sportsmachines.com Circle No. 504

InCREAsEs stREnGthThe purpose of Mini-Chutes is to increase strength and utilize space. The patented design of Mini-Chutes gives the athlete a feeling of a real baseball with limited weight alterations. The Mini-Chute allows athletes to generate up to 10 times the power during the throw in a condensed area, which increases arm strength and keeps the same form as if they were throwing a real baseball.Mini-Chutes • 515-681-6532www.minichutes.com Circle No. 505

nEw And IMPROVEd Sports Advantage’s newest line of Pro-Gold Screens features new models, an improved frame, and a deluxe pneumat-ic wheeled version. The line offers two “mini” four-foot-wide pitching screens for baseball and softball, as well as a large eight-foot tri-fold screen. Improve-

ments include a built-in hip saver on the L-screen, and a giant screen that is 10 feet tall. The frames are made with heavy-gauge round 1 5/8” Allied Flo-Coat galvanized steel, and there are two leg options—standard or wheeled. M.A.S.A. • 800-264-4519 www.sportsadvantage.com Circle No. 500

PROVEn And tEstEdMar Mound Clay, proven and tested to improve over time, holds together longer and reduces the amount of wear created by pitchers. A study shows it is easy to use immediately upon delivery, and with time will

improve to create the ideal mound/plate area you desire. This product is easy to use and proven to last. Southern Athletic Fields is in ABCA 911, 913, 1010, 1012. Visit to see how the company can help you and your fields.Southern Athletic Fields • 800-837-8062www.mulemix.com Circle No. 501

dURAblE And FUnCtIOnAlThe 7’ x 7’ “L-Shape” Pitching Screen by Jaypro accommodates left- or right- handed pitchers or a pitching machine. The Collegiate Fielder’s Screens are 7’ x 7’ or 10’ x 10’, and all screens are constructed of heavy-gauge 1 5/8” O.D. galvanized steel tubing with a durable, green powder coated finish. The two-inch square galvanized legs provide extra rigidity and support to steady even the biggest screen. The pitching screens include weatherproof nylon slip-on net and two eight-inch wheels for easy transport.Jaypro Sports LLC • 800-243-0533www.jaypro.com Circle No. 540

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Works on All FieldsTurface Athletics™ Pro League Heritage Red™ provides a classic, rich cherry wood color for skinned infields, offering excellent ball vis-ibility on wet and dry fields. Pro League® also absorbs its weight in water to prevent puddles on the infield and stave off rainouts. That absorbed moisture will later release to prevent a hard cracked field when it’s dry.

Profile Products, LLC • 800-207-6457www.turface.com Circle No. 508

QuAlity timeVero Beach Sports Village provides the ideal setting to enable your team to grow together, and better prepare for your upcoming season. Everything you need is here at this

79-acre sports and conference center. The complex can be configured to accommodate a variety of sports. It features an abundance of competition and practice fields, along with on-site housing, dining, and recreation, allowing your team to spend quality time together on and off the field.Vero Beach Sports Village • 772-257-8557 www.vbsportsvillage.com Circle No. 509

For Better FieldsDiamond Pro® has a complete line of professional groundskeeping products, including infield conditioners; calcined clay; mound and home plate clay; bricks; marking dust; and infield and warning track mixes. The company offers fast and convenient delivery. Diamond Pro’s vitrified red clay infield conditioner is available in bulk nationwide, and is easy to handle and apply. Truckloads are available in 10-, 15-, and 24-ton loads that save you both time and money. TXI/Diamond Pro • 800-228-2987www.diamondpro.com Circle No. 512


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mAnAges moisture For you Regular old mound clay is simply dug out of the ground and packaged. Stabilizer® Ballyard Clay is a manufactured blend of clay, interlocking soil particles, and Stabilizer. This stabilized mound clay is designed to manage moisture for you—it remains stable during rain events and holds onto water longer in dry periods. Stabilizer® Ballyard Clay is ready to pack out of the bag, so you don’t have to sacrifice player performance for time and budget.Stabilizer Solutions • 800-336-2468www.stabilizersolutions.com Circle No. 510

Custom optionsOld Hickory manufactures some of the game’s hardest wood bats—Premium Rock Maple, Northern White Ash, and Yellow Birch species are available. Old Hickory offers a complete line of in-stock Custom Pro Series Rock Maple bats, Diamond Series Rock Maple, and Northern White Ash bats. Custom options—including wood species, models, length/weight, colors, and team or player name engraved—are available on all Custom Pro Series bats. Team and League pricing is available.Old Hickory Bat Company, Inc. • 866-776-2287www.oldhickorybats.com Circle No. 536

three-Wheel AdvAntAgeThe TriplePlay Basic throws fastballs, curves, sliders, and sinkers at speeds from 30 to 80 miles per hour. Its design allows the baseball to be visible to the hitter from the moment it leaves the feeder’s hand until it is pitched. The three-wheel pitching mechanism is more accurate than conventional machines and allows you to change pitches more quickly.

If you don’t have electric power on the field, an optional external battery pack is available to provide up to four hours of practice time. The TriplePlay retails for $1,995.Sports Tutor • 800-448-8867 www.sportsmachines.com Circle No. 507

Customized CAgesCustomNetting.com, a division of BetterBaseball, now offers coaches the opportunity create their own customized batting cages online. To visit CustomNetting.com, just go to the site and click on the Custom Net Build-ing. Guidelines are provided for grade of netting, indoor/outdoor use, and the recommended area for everything from t-ball to collegiate or commercial use. Coaches may also request a free net sample from the site. CustomNetting.com • 800-997-4233 www.customnetting.com Circle No. 547

CAtCh it While you CAnM.A.S.A. is now carrying numerous lines of catcher’s gear from Schutt, Diamond, Worth, Wilson, and Rawlings. This catcher’s gear ranges from adult to youth and comes in a wide variety of colors. You can even order custom colors to match your

school or organization. M.A.S.A. • 800-264-4519 www.sportsadvantage.com Circle No. 546

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Realistic, Reliable PRacticeThe e-Hack Attack Programmable Baseball Pitching Machine has quickly become one of the most reliable electronic machines on the market. It allows you to easily input any change in speed, location, and pitch type to deliver any fastball, right- or left-hand curve-ball, slider, or split finger. Set pitches in any sequence—weighted or random—to work on weaknesses or prepare for an upcoming pitcher. This unit is an electronic version of the tried and true Hack

Attack and will provide one of the most realistic batting practices your team has ever experienced.Sports Attack • 800-717-4251www.sportsattack.com Circle No. 511

Meeting YouR sPecsMemphis Net & Twine makes its products in the U.S., and offers batting cages and backstops to meet customers’ exact specifications. The company also fabricates custom windscreens out of vinyl-coated polyester in 11 different colors. These windscreens can be made to any height or width. Memphis Net & Twine also sells benches, stadium

bleachers, and tip-n-roll bleachers. Memphis Net & Twine Co., Inc. • 800-238-6380 www.memphisnet.net Circle No. 535

built to lastThese heavy-duty double frames are built to last. Double frames share center poles to allow side-by-side installation—eliminating the need for extra poles and ground footings. Frames are constructed using four-inch square, steel poles that have a baked-on polyester powder coat finish. Each pair of poles is reinforced using 13-gauge steel crossbars.

The frame can be adjusted to fit custom net widths and lengths, and it includes everything needed to install and hang net. Plus, it features a five-year warranty. National Sports Products • 800-478-6497www.nationalsportsproducts.com Circle No. 541

PRoPeR conditioning Game-On is a sports field soil conditioner that will not break your budget and will provide excellent results. It is a lightweight, expanded-shale product that absorbs more than 20 percent of its weight in water. Game-On is more durable than clay products and tends not to break down into fine particles. The Game-On product line also includes

Game-On Red topdressing, Game-On warning track mix, and Game Dry drying agent. Take advantage of Early Bird Buy Specials if you purchase between now and March 1, 2013.DiGeronimo Aggregates • 888-593-0395 www.hayditegame-on.com Circle No. 543

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M.A.S.A. is your one-stop shop for field maintenance and training aid needs. The company has products for baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse.

Just some of the programs that have used M.A.S.A.’s products include:

• Notre Dame• University of Louisville• Cal Poly University - Pomona• Franklin College• North Central Missouri College• East Texas Baptist University• Barstow Community College• Neumann College• Mid-Pacific Institute• Davenport University• University of Evansville• Walla Walla Community College• Fairleigh Dickinson University• State University of New York at Brockport• Liberty University

M.A.S.A.1413 S. Meridian RoadJasper, IN 47546800-264-4519 • Fax 812-634-2036www.sportsadvantage.com

coMfoRt and WaRMthThe LS1455 / Louisville Slugger® Cold Weather Dugout pull-over is designed for comfort and warmth. It is brushed on the inside for warmth, and manufactured from X-Dry™ moisture management technology fabrics. The over-size cut allows for a comfortable fit—and, inserted in the shoulder seams are stretch fabrics to allow for full motion during workouts. It is made in both Youth and Adult sizes.

Louisville Slugger Apparel (XONE, LLC) • 469-586-0446www.xonesport.com Circle No. 548

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Vision Training With the Pros

Tampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Mad-don uses the Junior Hack Attack Pitching Machine to implement vision training with major league hitters. At a 33-foot distance, he adjusts the Junior Hack Attack to use a small ball that comes up at an angle and reaches hit-ters at a high speed.

Maddon’s theory is that the hitter has to focus on the smaller ball, and short-en the stroke to get the head of the bat to the ball. The objective is hard focus and quick connection to the ball.

Maddon has been using this drill for many seasons, believing that hitters rapidly adjust their swing to make con-tact. His insight has led to this novel way of teaching high-profile hitters. “Their entire ‘hack’ improves without me saying a word,” Maddon says. “It takes about three rounds and then instead of the initial frustration, it’s a line drive.”

Sports Attack 800-717-4251www.sportsattack.com

Premium QualityExclusive features, premium quality, and economical pricing make the Osborne Flip-Top Pitcher’s “L” Screens a favorite choice for top programs across the country. The “L” top rotates for right- and left-handed players. Double-netted for maximum protection, the screen is constructed of #72 braided nylon for unequalled durability, while the frames are constructed from heavy-gauge Flo-Coat galvanized steel.

M.A.S.A. • 800-264-4519 www.sportsadvantage.com Circle No. 513

lasts for yearsThe Tuffy® Windscreen will last for years because it’s made of Aer-Flo’s exclusive VIPOL® Matrix. This windscreen is used by all levels of

baseball—even the MLB. It is available in 20 standard colors, including purple, brown, burnt orange, and scarlet. Aer-Flo’s durable Chroma-Bond® imprinting technology produces multi-color logos that do not fade like digital printing. Super-premium, but surprisingly value-priced, it is the Official Windscreen of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association. This product is sold only by Aer-Flo dealers and comes with a five-year warranty. Aer-Flo, Inc. • 800-823-7356www.aerflo.com Circle No. 514

easy to use Pro’s Choice has added new mound clay and bricks to its line of pitching mound clays. Easy Mound is an easy-to-install deep reddish-brown pitching mound and batter’s box clay. It is moist from the bag, for easy use when building and repair-ing pitcher’s mound and batter’s box areas. Easy Bricks are also available, made from the same clay. They are packaged with eight bricks per bag.

Pro’s Choice • 800-648-1166www.proschoice1.com Circle No. 515

Net GaiNsSPI Nets’ full-service net building facility offers top-quality nets at unbeatable prices. The company stocks and custom-builds a wide variety of nylon and poly batting cage nets, protective screens, and deflective barrier netting products. All custom nets are guaranteed to be of the highest quality,

and are built in the USA to meet all your needs. Call the company toll-free or go online to learn more. SPI Nets, Inc. • 866-243-6387www.spinets.net Circle No. 516

sturdy aNd VersatileThe Bullet L Jr. Screen from BetterBaseball.com is made from high-quality 1-5/8-inch tubular steel. It features #42-grade nylon netting and can meet the needs of both baseball and softball programs. BetterBaseball.com • 800-997-4233www.betterbaseball.com Circle No. 542


What baseball coaches should know: M.A.S.A. has been in the field maintenance and training aid business for 30 years.Visit their booth to…Speak to one of the company’s knowledge-able representatives for all your baseball needs.What’s new this year: M.A.S.A. has a new Pro-Gold L-Screen with built-in head saver.

M.A.S.A. 800-264-4519www.masa.com

Bay No. 749Circle No. 517

What baseball coaches should know:Sports Attack proudly manufactures its pitching machines in the U.S. Plus, now ev-ery MLB team is a Sports Attack customer. Visit their booth to…Understand why the company’s three-wheel baseball pitching machines have made such a difference in how teams of all levels take batting practice. The company’s line includes the Junior Hack Attack, Hack Attack, and a new electronic version—the e-Hack Attack.What’s new this year:A strong history of consistent, uninterrupted performance has moved the new e-Hack Attack to the top of the electronic pitching machine market.

Sports Attack 800-717-4251www.sportsattack.com

Booth No. 808, 810, & 812Circle No. 518

What baseball coaches should know: Turface Athletics™ is the number-one condi-tioner on some of America’s most playable fields. Visit their booth to… Learn about effective field management and see how Turface conditioners can help man-age moisture on your field.

Turface Athletics800-207-6457www.turface.com

Plaza No. 717 & 1622Circle No. 519

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What baseball coaches should know: For 30 years, Stabilizer Solutions, Inc. has researched the interaction of water and soil. This knowledge helps coaches get the most play out of their fields.Visit their booth to… Coaches should visit booth 462 to find out how to gain an edge over the competition with cutting-edge, play-saving technologies.What’s new this year: New to the booth is Stabilizer® Ballyard Clay, a manufactured blend of clay and interlocking soil particles stabilized against moisture—all at a great price.

Stabilizer Solutions800-336-2468www.stabilizersolutions.com

Booth No. 462Circle No. 520

What baseball coaches should know:Mini-Chutes is driven towards developing the student athlete year round. The company’s products allow athletes to gain strength while effectively practicing indoors or outside.Visit their booth to…Check out the Mini-Chute in action. While you’re there, also talk with one of the company’s sales reps about the benefits Mini-Chutes will provide to your team.What’s new this year:Mini-Chutes are a revolutionary training aid. They allow the athlete to train with a real ball—and require only a fraction of the space needed by traditional balls.

Mini-Chutes 515-681-6532www.minichutes.com

Booth No. 465 Circle No. 537

What baseball coaches should know: RightView Pro is the only video analysis software company licensed by MLB, and is a must-have video analysis tool for coaches at every level.Visit their booth to: Test-drive the RVP software or hardware products and see why it is a top video analysis training tool of championship coaches.What’s new this year: Check out the Branded Academy to streamline your lesson and camp business. Reach your current and future students worldwide through the RVP App.

RightView Pro770-401-8642www.rightviewpro.com

Booth No. 1230 & 1232 Circle No. 538

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What baseball coaches need to know: Osborne Innovative Products manufactures some of the most innovative protective equipment in the industry.Visit their booth to… See what quality netting and craftsmanship looks like.What’s new this year: Osborne Innovative Products has a new Total Protection Screen with pop-up roof.

Osborne Innovative Products 800-264-4519


What baseball coaches should know:Aer-Flo is a leading supplier of baseball tarps and windscreens for Little League, high school, college, and Major League teams. Yet its products are surprisingly value-priced.Visit their booth to… See the Wind Weighted® Rain Cover, BP Zone® Turf Protectors, and Tuffy® Windscreen with its five-year factory warranty. All of them can be Chroma-Bond® imprinted.What’s new this year: More Tuffy® Windscreen colors, wind-proof infield turf protectors, and padding for chain-link fences.

Aer-Flo, Inc. 800-823-7356www.aerflo.com

Booth No. 901 & 903 Circle No. 522

What baseball coaches should know: Pro’s Choice mines and manufactures long-lasting soil conditioners. The com-pany’s calcined clays have the color, water management capabilities, and stability you are looking for.Visit their booth to… Meet Chad Mulholland of the Marlins and learn about how he uses the company’s products.What’s new this year: Easy Mound Pitcher’s Mound Clay and Easy Bricks. They feature deep reddish-brown clay and are easy to use.

Pro’s Choice800-648-1166www.proschoice1.com


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What baseball coaches should know: C & H Baseball’s dedicated staff prides itself on making sure your equipment needs are met with the efficiency and care you deserve. Visit their booth to… Pick up the newly designed catalog, check out material samples, and talk with the com-pany’s experts. Remember to visit booths 1116 and 1118 for your product needs. What’s new this year:C & H Baseball has revolutionized your soft toss sessions with its innovative and unique-ly designed ergonomic soft toss screen. Check it out in the company’s catalog.

C & H Baseball 800-248-5192www.chbaseball.com

Booth No. 1116 &1118Circle No. 539

What baseball coaches should know:Old Hickory specializes in custom turned pro grade bats for players of all age and ability levels. Team and league pricing is available on all Old Hickory products.Visit their booth to…Order their own customized fungo, complete with their name and in their team’s colors. Special pricing is available for orders taken during the ABCA Show.

Old Hickory Bat Company, Inc.866-776-2287www.oldhickorybats.com

Booth No. 251Circle No. 544

This patented design of Mini-Chutes gives the athlete a feeling of a real baseball with limited weight alterations. The Mini-Chutes allow the athlete to generate up to 10 times the power during the throw in a condensed area, increasing arm strength and keeping the same form as if throwing a real baseball.

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PRODUCTS FOR THE SEASONDIRECTORY

Advertisers DirectoryCircle # . . . Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page # Circle # . . . Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page #

100 . . .Aer-Flo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC

133 . . .Athlete’s Guide to Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

107 . . .Athletic Management Program Services . . . . 15

104 . . .BEAM CLAY® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

125 . . .C&H Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

108 . . .CustomNetting .com (a div . of Better Baseball) 10

109 . . .Diamond Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

105 . . .Florida State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

127 . . .Game-On Sports Field Conditioners . . . . . . . . 25

132 . . .Gatorade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC

117 . . .Gourock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

119 . . .Jaypro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

101 . . .Louisville Slugger® Apparel (XONE, LLC) . . . . IFC

110 . . .M .A .S .A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

123 . . .Memphis Net & Twine Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

129 . . .Mini-Chutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

103 . . .Muhl Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

114 . . .National Sports Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

122 . . .OC Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

126 . . .Old Hickory Bat Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

121 . . .Osborne Innovative Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

116 . . .Pocket Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

102 . . .Pro’s Choice Sports Field Products . . . . . . . . . . 4

111 . . .RightView Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

120 . . .Southern Athletic Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

113 . . .SPI Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

131 . . .Sports Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC

118 . . .Sports Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

115 . . .Stabilizer Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

106 . . .Turface Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

124 . . .Vero Beach Sports Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

128 . . .White Line Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Products DirectoryCircle # . . . Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page # Circle # . . . Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page #

522 . . .Aer-Flo (exhibitor snapshot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

514 . . .Aer-Flo (Tuffy® Windscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

527 . . .BEAM CLAY® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

542 . . .BetterBaseball (Bullet L . Jr . Screen) . . . . . . . . 30

539 . . .C&H Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

547 . . .CustomNetting .com (a div . of Better Baseball) 28

512 . . .Diamond Pro® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

528 . . .Florida State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

543 . . .Game-On Sports Field Conditioners . . . . . . . . 29

525 . . .Gatorade (Energy Chews) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

530 . . .Gatorade (Recovery Beverage) . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

549 . . .Gold Medal Products Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

529 . . .Gourock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

533 . . .Jaypro (Dugout Bench with Shelf) . . . . . . . . . 36

540 . . .Jaypro (“L-Shape” Pitching Screen) . . . . . . . 27

548 . . .Louisville Slugger® Apparel (XONE, LLC) . . . . 29

546 . . .M .A .S .A . (catcher’s gear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

517 . . .M .A .S .A . (exhibitor snapshot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

534 . . .M .A .S .A . (Pro-Gold Rebounder) . . . . . . . . . . . 36

535 . . .Memphis Net & Twine Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

505 . . .Mini-Chutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

537 . . .Mini-Chutes (exhibitor snapshot) . . . . . . . . . . 31

531 . . .Muhl Tech (Advanced Skills Tee) . . . . . . . . . . 35

526 . . .Muhl Tech (Power Bag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

541 . . .National Sports Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

503 . . .OC Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

536 . . .Old Hickory Bat Co . (Custom Pro Series) . . . . 28

544 . . .Old Hickory Bat Co . (exhibitor snapshot) . . . . 33

521 . . .Osborne Innovative Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

502 . . .Pocket Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

524 . . .Power Systems (Power Stepper™) . . . . . . . . . 34

532 . . .Power Systems (Power Throw-Ball™) . . . . . . 35

545 . . .Power Systems (Power Training Rope) . . . . . . 35

515 . . .Pro’s Choice (Easy Mound/Easy Bricks) . . . . . 30

523 . . .Pro’s Choice (exhibitor snapshot) . . . . . . . . . . 32

508 . . .Profile Products (Turface Athletics™) . . . . . . . 28

538 . . .RightView Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

501 . . .Southern Athletic Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

516 . . .SPI Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

513 . . .Sports Advantage (Osborne “L” Screens) . . . . 30

500 . . .Sports Advantage (Pro-Gold Screens) . . . . . . 27

511 . . .Sports Attack (e-Hack Attack) . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

518 . . .Sports Attack (exhibitor snapshot) . . . . . . . . . 31

504 . . .Sports Tutor (HomePlate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

507 . . .Sports Tutor (TriplePlay Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

510 . . .Stabilizer Solutions (Ballyard Clay) . . . . . . . . . 28

520 . . .Stabilizer Solutions (exhibitor snapshot) . . . . 31

519 . . .Turface Athletics™ (exhibitor snapshot) . . . . . 31

509 . . .Vero Beach Sports Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

506 . . .White Line Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Quick First-stepsDevelop strong first-step quickness with the Power Stepper™. This is a great tool to develop strong lateral movement for players who want to enhance

their game. Start with intermediate resistance to teach and perfect skill—then graduate to advanced and elite resistance. Padded ankle cuffs are extra-long to accommodate more us-ers. Each unit includes a 10-inch tube and padded cuffs with Velcro® straps. The price for the Power Stepper ranges from $20 to $25.Power Systems, Inc. • 800-321-6975www.powersystems.com Circle No. 524

All in the hipsHitting for power? Try the Power Bag. It was designed to teach hitters to use their lower half when hit-ting the ball—not just to rotate the hips, but

to use them as a power source when driving through the ball. The Power Bag allows hitters to power through contact and finish the swing. Use good point-of-contact mechanics and the bag will swing higher for a visual reward. Use lazy hips, rolled wrists, or swing around the ball and the bag will not move nearly as much. Muhl Tech • 888-766-8772 www.muhltech.com Circle No. 526

pre-GAme FuelG Series Energy Chews are a pre-game fuel in a con-venient form. They are de-signed to be used about 15 minutes prior to training or competition to provide energy from a concentrated blend of carbohydrates to fuel athlete performance.

G Series Energy Chews help make carbohydrate energy rapidly available to working muscles for the start of activity, so athletes might feel the dif-ference at the beginning of training or competition.Gatorade • 800-884-2867www.gatorade.com Circle No. 525


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SupportS MuScle rebuildingG Series Protein Recovery Beverage is a protein and carbohydrate beverage formulated with the consistency of a thirst quencher. It has an effective amount of protein that contains essential amino acids needed to help support muscle rebuilding after training or competition. G Series Recover should be consumed within about 60 minutes after exercise for maximum muscle benefit.Gatorade • 800-884-2867www.gatorade.com Circle No. 530

everything for your infieldEverything you need to maintain and improve your infield is sup-plied by BEAM CLAY®, makers of infield mixes, mound and batter’s box clays, and red warning tracks for every state and climate from

regional plants nationwide. BEAM CLAY® also supplies more than 200 other ballfield products from bases to windscreens, and has supplied every MLB team, most mi-nor league and college teams, and thousands of towns and schools from all 50 states and worldwide.BEAM CLAY • 800-247-2326 www.beamclay.com Circle No. 527

get an edge with fSu Interested in advancing your coaching career or breaking into this highly rewarding field? Then the Florida State University Graduate Certificate in Coaching is a promising place to start. The

program, which requires 12 credit hours over four online courses, provides advanced coaching education to give you an edge in this extremely competitive field. Visit FSU online for program requirements, admissions, cost, and course descriptions. Florida State University • 850-644-4298www.coe.fsu.edu/sportcoaching Circle No. 528

net gainSGourock provides reliable commercial-strength netting applications featuring top-notch craftsmanship and excellent service. Fast turnaround and multiple twine/mesh size combinations are available. The com-pany specializes in providing high-quality materials and expert design and produc-tion. Its products can be customized to any dimensions.

Gourock • 877-803-5123www.gourock.com Circle No. 529

developS dynaMic StrengthStrengthen and rehabilitate the shoulder with the Power Throw-Ball™. These durable, small weight-ed-balls help develop dynamic strength through the throwing motion and can also be used for upper-body rehabilitation exercises. The Power Throw-Ball™ is available in two sizes for softball and baseball, and three different weights in each category. Made of rugged vinyl shell with filler, Power Throw-Balls are color-coded by weight. Prices for this product range from $10.95 to $33.95.Power Systems, Inc. • 800-321-6975www.powersystems.com Circle No. 532

feedback MatterSWant to give your hitters instant feedback? Look no further than the Advanced Skills Tee, the choice for more than 3,000 high school and college programs. Its unique forward arm design and outside barrier give instant visual and physical feedback. Eliminate casting, looping bats, and dropping shoulders with this portable and extremely durable batting tee. It comes with a two-year warranty. Muhl Tech • 888-766-8772 www.muhltech.com Circle No. 531

develop power Rope training is an effective way of developing power and explosiveness in muscle strength. The Power Training Rope by Power Systems is designed to provide overall conditioning, by pushing

the user’s stamina and grip strength. The Power Training Rope is available in two colors and four different lengths ranging from 30 feet to 100 feet. Power Systems also offers two different diameters—this contributes to weight differentiation, and provides a variety to suit the user’s needs. The price for the Power Training Rope ranges from $125 to $498.Power Systems, Inc. • 800-321-6975 www.powersystems.com Circle No. 545

Sell More popcornNow the taste that customers love has 30-percent less sodium than the regular Flavacol®. The new Flavacol RS® is a “Heartfelt Popcorn Seasoning” with four percent of the recommended daily value of dietary fiber. It’s the perfect blend of ingredi-ents—without trace minerals—to give popcorn a bright, appealing yellow color for maximum sales with less sodium. Worldwide, more popcorn is popped with Flava-col® Seasoning Salts. Gold Medal Products Co. • 800-543-0862www.gmpopcorn.com Circle No. 549


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Dugout Bench with ShelfJaypro Sports800-243-0533 • www.jaypro.comCircle No. 533

Unique features:• 10-inch-wide non-skid aluminum planks• 2”x2” heavy-duty galvanized steel legs for superior rust resistance• 20-inch-wide shelf for helmets, gloves, water, or other items

Benefits for the user:• Can be used in the dugout or on the side-lines• Powder-coat your bench in team or school colors• Available in 7.5-, 15-, 21-, or 27-foot lengths

Pro-Gold Rebounder M.A.S.A. 800-264-4519www.sportsadvantage.com Circle No. 534

Unique features:• The Pro-Gold Re-bounder is a 7’ x 7’ multi-position rebounder• The Rebounder adjusts 45 degrees in either direction • Simulates ground balls, line drives, and pop flies

Benefits for the user:• Heavy-gauge round 1 5/8-inch Allied Flo-Coat galvanized steel • The Rebounder can be used from either side

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Carrera Prime™ with Balancetech™

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LEFT-HAND SLIDER

RIGHT-HAND SLIDER

FASTBALL

SPLIT FINGER

FUNGO

KNUCKLEBALL

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The cur veball , known for its forward spin and late-breaking drop, is considered one of the toughest pitches to hit . The Hack Attack Baseball P itching Machine lets you pract ice against a r ight- or lef t-hand cur veball with the velocity and spin-act ion other machines can not dupl icate. The large throwing wheels provide more spin and more speed, without having to be reposit ioned.

With a quick turn of the dials you can effor tlessly throw up to 100+ MPH major league fastballs as well as r ight- and lef t-handed breaking pitches including cur veballs , sl iders and spl it f ingers.

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