2012 SeasonHigh School Teams

August 21, 2011

Program ManagementNelson Gord

Owner of PlayBall USA

Founder of the Illinois Indians

Varsity Baseball Coach – Notre Dame College Prep

Director of Player Development – Illinois Indians Coach recruitment and selection Player recruitment, selection and development programs College recruitment programs

Jeff Coggin – Executive Director of the Illinois Indians Board The Indians are a 501C3 non-profit which is managed by its Board. Board is responsible for administrative management PlayBall USA is a supplier of baseball services to the Illinois Indians. Indians Board of Directors made up of parent volunteers

Why Play for the Indians?Partnership with PlayBall USA

All players receive PlayBall USA membership including unlimited access to all facility assets

Program starts in November with twice weekly practices Practices continue through February, 14 weeks, 28 total practices Training time devoted to all baseball skills plus strength and conditioning

PlayBall USA Head Coach assigned to each team High School coaches are experienced, accomplished coaches

PlayBall USA college placement program 140 Indians or PlayBall USA affiliated high school players have gone on to play at

the college level Supplemental training opportunities through PlayBall USA

Individual training lessons Strength and conditioning programs

PlayBall USA New Facility

New Facility 2.9 miles from current location 25,000 square ft. facility (compared to 9,500 currently) Space for infield, long toss, 60 yard sprint

PlayBall USA New FacilityNew Facility

6 Cages (2 machine, 2 full, 2 half) 100’ x 100’ turfed infield (one beam) 200’ long toss 200’ track (60 yd. times) Larger Strength & Conditioning area Multi-Sport Court (cross training) More efficient practices Recruiting destination

September/October PBUSA Operations from OCC Group Training Utilize OCC Facility Ryno Strength in current location

2012 Indians Program2012 Coaching Staff

14u Tribe Select – Matt Mahay, Cory Lapinski

15u & 16u Indians (with TRIBE Select program) –

Nelson Gord, Joe Pauley, Nate Hart, Beesan Hryckewicz, Mike Nilles

15u/16u Tribe Select Manager – Nelson Gord

18u Indians – Ryan Morrison, Ty Rubio

Tribe Select Program Most talented players Team focused on winning “Best 9” Approach

Year Timeline

August / September Tryouts completed, roster invitations ongoing $350 payment confirms roster spot Complete all necessary forms Fallball programs available through the PlayBall USA

October Team meetings Initial uniform and spirit wear orders made Golf outing with proceeds towards new PlayBall USA Grand Opening

November through February Team practices start twice a week, 14 weeks, 28 total practices Continue through February Breaks during holiday weeks

Year TimelineMarch 1 – May 31

Players go to High School teams No Indians activities 14u Tribe Select continues practicing in March

April season opening, MSBL Elite league

June 1 – August 5th Indians High School season starts Memorial Day weekend for 15u team 16u – 18u starts following week All tournaments, no league play for HS teams 15u/16u Tribe Select Team Travel Season ends by August 5th, 2012

Uniforms and Equipment

Uniform and equipment costs are in addition to Indians player fees Budget $200 to $300 for required uniforms and

equipment

Indians players are required to: Wear complete team uniforms and use required

equipment PlayBall USA discounts Returning players can use previous year

uniforms/equipment

Financial Information

Player fees all fees are cash discount price

15u - $1,800 16u - $1700 18u - $1,500 14u Tribe Select - $1,975 $350 initial payment to secure roster spot Remaining amount split in to equal monthly payments over 8 months

starting October 1 and ending on May 1 Details on payment contract Each player required to sell one $150 sponsorship by February 1 There are no refunds of any kind for any reason

Financial Information

Where the money goes:30% Coaches (Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Off Season coaching)

20% Tournament and league entry fees

35% PlayBall USA membership and facility rental (clinics and practices)

5% Umpires and field rentals

10% Administrative expenses

Financial Information

Items not covered in Indians player fees: All uniform items and baseball equipment Personal training lessons – purchased separately from PlayBall USA Tournament gate fees – charged either to the team or individually Travel expenses for out of town tournaments

Players stay with coach to strengthen team unity and save money Typical hotel fee $150 for weekend tournament Parent hotel costs additional

Thank You

Questions?Email: board@illinoisindiansbaseball.com