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CONTENTS Coaching ManagementBaseball Edition2009 ABCA Convention Issue

Vol. XVI, No. 12

Convention Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3The ABCA Convention returns to San Diego, Jan. 2-5. Highlights of the conven-tion will include seven new individuals being inducted into the ABCA Hall of Fame as well as presentations of the Lefty Gomez Award, Assistant Coach of the Year Award, Honors Awards, and the new Ethics in Coaching Award.

Clinic Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15This year’s list of clinic speakers includes Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Manager Mike Scioscia, Hall of Fame inductee Dusty Rhodes, and Mike Batesole, Head Coach of NCAA Division I champion Fresno State University.

List of Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16See which companies are exhibiting in the convention hall.

Products on Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31A look at the items that suppliers will be displaying at their booths.

Exhibitor Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40A closer look at some of the companies showing their wares in San Diego.

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On the Cover: Mark Johnson, Head Coach at Sam Houston State University, will receive the inaugural ABCA Ethics in Coaching Award during the 2009 Convention.

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The ABCA takes to the West Coast for its 64th Annual Convention as the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina and San Diego Convention Center will play host to 3,500 baseball coaches Jan. 2-5. Committee and divisional meetings, as well as exhibits, officially open the con-vention on Friday, Jan. 2.

Clinic sessions begin Saturday, Jan. 3. ABCA Second Vice-President Joe Rob-erts has arranged a great lineup of speakers including Mike Batesole, Fres-no State University; Pete Dunn, Stetson University; Danny Hall, Georgia Tech; Michael Josephson, Josephson Institute of Ethics; Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim; Jerry Weinstein, Colorado Rockies; and many more of the finest baseball people in the world.

In the exhibit hall, 300 companies are expected to display state-of-the-art equipment including new coaching aids, apparel, and batting and pitch-ing machines, as well as numerous new products being displayed for the first time. Other convention highlights include the Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 6 p.m. and the Honors Luncheon on Sun-day, Jan. 4, at 12:15 p.m.

Mark Johnson Receives Inaugural Ethics AwardMark Johnson, Head Coach at Sam Houston State University and one of baseball’s most respected coaches and leaders, is the recipient of the inaugural ABCA Ethics in Coaching Award. The ABCA believes that the highest call-ing of a baseball coach is to teach life’s lessons and model the character traits of honesty, integrity, respect, and per-sonal responsibility, and that a coach’s moral and ethical conduct—on and off the field —deeply influences players. The ABCA Ethics in Coaching Award Committee, chaired by Tom O’Connell, believes that Coach Johnson best rep-resents these principles.

Johnson became the sixth head coach in Sam Houston State’s modern base-ball history on July 16, 2006. In his first

season at Sam Houston State, the Bear-kats had one of the three best turn-around seasons in NCAA Division I baseball in 2007. The Kat baseball team rolled up a 40-24 record, an improve-

ment of 17 victories over SHSU’s 23-31 record in 2006. The 40 victories were the most by a Sam Hous-ton State team since 1987 when the Kats won 44. The Bear-kats’ fourth place South-land Confer-ence regular

season finish earned SHSU its first SLC playoff berth since 2000 and was the team’s best league finish since 1997.

Sam Houston rolled undefeated through the 2007 Southland Confer-ence postseason tournament to earn its first Division I national playoff berth since 1996. With thrilling come-from-behind victories over Troy University and the University of Southern Missis-sippi, Sam Houston reached the NCAA regional finals for the first time in its four Division I playoff appearances. The Bearkats broke or tied 16 school records in 2007 including highest sea-son batting average (.321).

In 2008, Coach Johnson again led his squad to the Southland Conference Tournament Championship and an NCAA Division I playoff spot. In his two years, Johnson has posted 77 victories, representing the most wins by a Bear-kat team in consecutive seasons since 1987. He now owns a collegiate coach-ing record of 953-484-3 in 23 years.

For 21 years, Johnson was Head Coach at Texas A&M University, where he directed the Aggies to two College World Series appearances and a record of 876-433-3 from 1986 to 2005. He won Southwest Conference champion-ships in 1986, 1989, and 1993 and Big

12 league titles in 1998 and 1999. His teams competed in the NCAA play-offs 13 times and reached the College World Series in 1993 and 1999.

He was Big 12 Coach of the Year in 1998 and 1999 and Southwest Confer-ence Coach of the Year in 1986, 1989, and 1993. His teams at Texas A&M were ranked no. 1 in the nation for 11 weeks in 1989, six weeks in 1993, and three times in 1999. During his time at Texas A&M, 108 players were selected in the Major League Baseball draft.

Johnson was Sporting News Nation-al Coach of the Year in 1993 and is a member of both the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and Texas Baseball Halls of Fame. He also served as Head Coach for Team USA in the summer of 1999.

Johnson is a graduate of the University of New Mexico, where he received his bachelor’s degree in science and physi-cal education in 1967 and his master’s degree in recreation and physical edu-cation in 1971. He earned all-confer-ence honors as a member of the Lobos’ baseball team in 1965, 1966, and 1967 and was NCAA All-Region in 1967. Johnson was inducted into the Universi-ty of New Mexico Athletic Hall of Honor during the fall of 2007.

After playing professional baseball in the Mets organization from 1967 to 1969, Johnson served as an assistant coach at New Mexico (1969-1971), the University of Arizona (1971-1976), and Mississippi State University (1976-1982) before joining Tom Chandler’s staff at Texas A&M in 1982.

At the 2004 Convention, the ABCA launched an effort to have a keynote speaker at each convention talking on coaching ethics. A home run was hit with the first such address presented by Michael Josephson, President and CEO of the Josephson Institute of Eth-ics. Since that time, the ABCA has continued to have outstanding speak-ers on this most important coaching requirement: Bruce Brown (2005 and 2006), Pat Williams (2007), and Jerry Kindall (2008).

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college teams had won six conference championships, and he had received five coach of the year honors. Though the first 19 years of his college coach-ing career were at non-scholarship pro-grams, he had four players drafted, one as high as the seventh round. However, he believes his most significant accom-plishment as a college baseball coach for 35 years is that every player that played four years for him also gradu-ated from college.

Altopp’s coaching career reached its pinnacle at Lee University. His last five teams at Lee won more than 40 games each with three consecutive conference championships from 2003 to 2005. The 2005 team went 55-16, reached the NAIA World Series, and was sixth in final regular season national rankings.

During this span, Altopp earned two conference coach of the year awards and was twice named the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association NAIA Coach of the Year. His overall college coaching record was 807-786, and he is a member of four other Halls of Fame: Greenville College, Lee University, the NAIA, and the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association.

Altopp attended his first ABCA Con-vention in Houston in 1971 and could never have envisioned what his role within the organization would become. He has served on several ABCA com-mittees and spent seven years on the NAIA Baseball Coaches Association Executive Committee, including two as its President. Named the NAIA repre-sentative to the ABCA Executive Com-mittee in 1992, he moved from that position when he was elected by the ABCA membership as the 1999 Fourth Vice-President, leading to his serving as the 2003 President. He currently serves on the Board of Directors.

Altopp has traveled extensively over-seas primarily doing missions work through baseball. He is currently the National Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Baseball Minis-try. He has written numerous articles and authored one book, entitled Coach Quotes for Baseball.

Jack Dunn was the gold standard in Oregon high school and college base-ball for 39 years. He retired in 1994 after 20 straight winning seasons at Portland State University with a record of 630-439. PSU won conference cham-

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Josephson will speak at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, with Johnson receiv-ing the ABCA Ethics in Coaching Award from O’Connell just prior to the presen-tation. Over 3,500 coaches will be in attendance.

The ABCA and its 6,000 coaching mem-bers congratulate Mark Johnson upon his outstanding and most deserving honor.

Hall of Fame Welcomes Seven, Plus FoundersThe American Baseball Coaches Asso-ciation welcomes seven more individu-als into its Hall of Fame this year, along with its first group induction. The 2009 inductees are David Altopp, Lee Univer-sity; Jack Dunn, Portland State Universi-ty; Larry Geracioti, Georgetown Univer-sity; Dusty Rhodes, University of North Florida; Bob Todd, The Ohio State Uni-versity; Jack Vallely, Curry College; Jerry Weinstein, Sacramento City College; and the Founding Fathers of the ABCA.

Biographies of the seven individual inductees follow. A special look at the group of coaches who formed what was then called the American Associa-tion of College Baseball Coaches is on page 11.

David Altopp spent his entire 35 years as a head college baseball coach at NAIA institutions. His longest tenure (16

years) was at his alma mater, Green-ville College, where he fol-lowed the legendary Robert “Ish” Smith, his col-lege coach, and the man most respon-sible for Altopp pursu-ing a coaching career. Follow-ing a three-

year stint at Marion College (now Indi-ana Wesleyan University) and six years at Trevecca Nazarene University, Altopp completed his final 10 years of coach-ing baseball at Lee University, where he retired after the 2006 season. Altopp began his baseball coaching career at Phoenix (Ariz.) Christian High School where he won the state Class B champi-onship in his first year.

Before arriving at Lee, where he began the baseball program from scratch dur-ing the 1996-97 school year, Altopp’s

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2009 ABCA Convention Schedule2009 ABCA Convention Schedule

Friday, January 2

10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ABCA Committee Meetings

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibits

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. International Coaches Reception & Meeting

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ABCA Divisional Meetings

Saturday, January 3


8:15 a.m. – 5:10 p.m. Clinics

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibits

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Spouses Breakfast

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet

Sunday, January 4


8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Clinics

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibits

12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Honors Luncheon

2:00 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. Clinics

Monday, January 5

8:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Clinics

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one four and a half-year period, Dunn’s Legion teams did not lose a confer-ence game. Thirty-five of Dunn’s play-ers advanced to professional baseball, including two-time National League Most Valuable Player Dale Murphy and major league manager Tom Trebelhorn.

Dunn was previously inducted into the State of Oregon Hall of Fame, Oregon High School Coaches Hall of Fame,

Portland Interscholastic League Hall of Fame, Cleveland High School Hall of Fame, and Portland State University Hall of Fame. He also received the Dis-tinguished Career Award from The Ore-gonian, the state’s major newspaper.

He was a member of the American Base-ball Coaches Association’s Coaching and Teaching Aids Committee for 10 years and was NCAA District VII representative.

pionships in both the North Pacific League and the Pac-10 Northern Divi-sion, placing in the top half of the Pac-

10 North eight times in 11 years, despite com-peting against better-funded schools such as Oregon State Uni-versity, the University of Washington, Washington State Univer-sity, and Gon-zaga Univer-sity. His 1977

team advanced to the NCAA Regional at Arizona State University.

His two high school programs, Cleve-land and Wilson, were the class of the Portland City League for 19 years, and his American Legion summer teams were even better. He was selected State of Oregon Coach of the Year in 1973 after his team placed third in the American Legion World Series. During


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Dunn also chaired the committee that organized the Oregon State High School Baseball Coaches Association, served as its President, and directed numerous baseball clinics for its membership.

Dunn writes regularly for Collegiate Baseball and Jugs Pitching Machine Monthly and has just authored a book, From the Third Base Coaches Box, in which he shares four decades of coach-ing knowledge. He continues to con-duct a Little League summer baseball camp as he has for 40 years.

Former Georgetown University Base-ball Coach Larry Geracioti, one of the nation’s winningest coaches, has enjoyed a long and successful career as an administrator and educator. “I think I’m most pleased at the end of a long career with my former players tell-ing me that they came to me as boys and left as men,” Geracioti says. “It has been a great privilege to teach young people as they progressed toward maturity. I treasure the time I have spent coaching.”

At Georgetown, Geracioti amassed 110 wins from 1986-1993, fourth most

in school history. In his first year, he helped guide the Hoyas to their sec-ond consecutive Big East Championship

appearance by going 12-6 in the confer-ence. He also managed the last GU team to finish a season above .500 as the 1986 team ended the year at 23-22.

Prior to Georgetown, Geracioti (USAF Cap-

tain, retired), a decorated World War II veteran of both the European and Pacific theaters of operations (Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters), accumulated a 245-45 record over 10 seasons at New York University, including a third-place finish at the 1969 College World Series, the same year he won NCAA District II Coach of the Year honors. While at NYU,

he was also Chairman of the Television Committee for the College World Series.

After graduating from Missouri State in 1950, Geracioti was recalled to mili-tary service during the Korean War. He began his coaching career at the Uni-versity of New Mexico in 1952, where he served as an Assistant Football Coach and Basketball Coach, as well as the Head of the Physical Training Department and an Instructor in the Health and Physical Education Depart-ment. From 1953 to 1958, he held simi-lar positions at Boston University, where he earned his master’s in education. During the 1958-59 academic year, he served as a Professor in the Physical Education Department and Intramural Director at Columbia University.

Geracioti moved to New York University in 1959 and remained there until 1974. While at NYU, he served as Assistant Director of Athletics, Chairman of the Physical Education Department, Head Football Coach, and Assistant Basket-ball Coach while establishing himself as one of the nation’s finest collegiate baseball coaches.


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In 1974, Geracioti left NYU to become the Athletic Director and Chairman of the Physical Education Department at Wagner College. He remained there until 1978 when he became Director of Athletics at the University of Detroit. In 1981, he became the Director of Admin-istration at Spour, Behrins, Campbell and Young, Inc., specializing in corporate business activities and personal financial planning for sports personalities.

Geracioti’s baseball coaching career was not limited to college play, as he coached the USA Deaf National Team and the USA Native American Team and took several other teams overseas. After retiring from Georgetown, Gera-cioti continued to teach, creating a cer-tificate program in sports management and was most recently the Director of Community Relations and Youth Sports Programs for the International Bowl.

In nearly 40 years as a college coach, Dusty Rhodes has taught countless number of student-athletes how to win and get the job done. In 29 seasons as a collegiate head coach at the Univer-sity of North Florida and Palm Beach Junior College, Rhodes has compiled a 1,159-507 record.

He has guided UNF to 16 postseason appearances, including five World Series appearances, four NAIA district cham-pionships, and six conference cham-pionships in NCAA Division II. He has

also coached players to 24 All-America selections, 67 all-conference selections, and 49 all-region selec-tions.

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coach of the year award three times. His 827 victories are the most by any UNF head coach, and he ranks 12th all-time among Division II coaches with a .694 winning percentage. Under Rho-des, the Ospreys have been ranked no. 1 seven times—three times in NAIA and four times in NCAA Division II.

Rhodes built the UNF program from the ground floor, raising funds to build UNF’s on-campus facility, Harmon Stadi-um. In 1988, Rhodes’ and the Jackson-ville community’s dream came true with UNF’s first year of competition. From the very beginning, the Ospreys were winners. In just the first two seasons, UNF compiled 100 wins, which was the first time a beginning baseball program at any level had put together that many wins in two years. In 1989, Rhodes guided the Ospreys to an appearance in the NAIA World Series.

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Rhodes received an associate of arts degree from PBJC in 1966, a bache-lor’s degree in physical education from Florida Southern College in 1969, and a master’s degree in education from Flori-da Atlantic University in 1973.

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had a losing season, have won at least 40 games 10 times in his 20-year ten-ure, and have never won fewer than 30

games. Every student-ath-lete who has played four years at Ohio State has won either a Big Ten regular season crown or tourna-ment champi-onship.

During his tenure, Ohio State has won six Big Ten

regular season championships and eight Big Ten tournament championships. He has led the program to 12 NCAA regional appearances (1991-1995, 1997, 1999, 2001-2003, 2005, 2007), including two second-place finishes and one third-place finish in the NCAA regionals. Since 1999, Todd has guided the Buckeyes to two regional championships and berths into super regionals in 1999 and 2003.

No program in the Big Ten has won more games than Ohio State since 1988, Todd’s first season in Colum-bus. Todd is one of only two confer-ence coaches to win more than 300 Big Ten games, and he reached that mark quicker than any coach in league his-tory. He is 384-217 (.639) against Big Ten opposition. He has won 20 or more conference games six times and has twice won 25 games, the conference record. His teams have played in the Big Ten tournament 19 times, missing only once, and have played in the tour-nament the last 11 seasons, which is the longest current streak by any team in the league.

Before his arrival at Ohio State, Todd was the Head Baseball Coach at Kent State, where he guided the Golden Flashes to a 124-82 (.602) record in four seasons. He began his collegiate coach-ing career at his alma mater, the Univer-sity of Missouri, where he served as an assistant coach from 1973-1983. Todd also has twice served as an assistant coach for Team USA in 1994 and 2001. He was recognized as the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 1989, 1994, 1999, and


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2001, becoming the first coach to be so named four times. He was nominated for national coach of the year honors in 1991, 1994, 1999, and 2003, and was chosen National Coach of the Year in 1994 by the Columbus Touchdown Club.

Jack Vallely is truly a legend among collegiate baseball mentors. He began his coaching career at Curry College in

1948, when the college was located on Com-monwealth Avenue in Boston’s Back Bay. Val-lely amassed incredible records, many of which may remain forev-er. Vallely was the longest active col-lege baseball

coach in the nation, and in 51 years of coaching, he never missed a game or practice. His career record of 726-278-4 (.727) places him among the elite in the college coaching ranks.

Vallely also earned 397 wins in 16 sea-sons as the Colonels’ basketball coach, making his combined career record 1,113-340-4 (.763).

Vallely received the NEIBA Andy Bay-lock Distinguished Service Award in 1978. In 1998, after 51 years of service to Curry College, he received a well-deserved recognition when the Curry College Baseball Diamond was dedicat-ed to him on Homecoming Weekend. In the same year, Collegiate Baseball

named Vallely one of the NCAA Divi-sion III Coaches of the Century.

Vallely was honored once again at Spring Sports Weekend in 2000. The event was designed to encourage sup-port for the Colonels’ baseball, softball, men’s tennis, men’s lacrosse and wom-en’s lacrosse programs. Curry used this event to further recognize his outstand-ing contributions to Curry athletics and particularly baseball.

Jerry Weinstein is a graduate of UCLA where he played for ABCA Hall of Fame coach Art Reichle. He received his BA, MS, and teaching credential at UCLA where he also spent two years coaching the freshman team.

After a year at Pioneer High School in Whittier, three years at Santa Monica High School, and three years at Los

Angeles Val-ley College, Weinstein spent 23 years at Sacramen-to City Col-lege. There he compiled an 831-208 record (.800) with 16 cham-pionships, two co-champi-onships, two state titles, and a National Championship

in 1998. Sac City was voted the Commu-nity College program for the decade of the 1990s by Collegiate Baseball.

While Weinstein was at Sac City, the Panthers produced 26 major league

players and had 213 players drafted. He was an assistant to Ron Fraser at the University of Miami in 1984, where they finished fourth in Omaha, and spent five years as an assistant at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with Larry Lee.

Weinstein has been active in inter-national baseball as Head Coach of the USA team in the 1970 University Games, and Assistant Coach of the USA team in the 1989 Pan Am Games, the 1992 Olympic Team, the 1996 Olympic Team (bronze medal). He was Head Coach of the 2004 USA Macca-biah Team (gold medal). He has spo-ken at clinics in Italy, Amsterdam, Rot-terdam, and Germany.

In professional baseball, Weinstein has been the Brewers Catching Coordina-tor, managed for the Expos and Cubs, and is currently managing for the Rock-ies in the California League. He was also Catching Coordinator and Director of Player Development for the Dodgers.

Weinstein is a member of the Califor-nia Community College Baseball Hall of Fame and the Sacramento City Col-lege Athletic Hall of Fame. A member of the ABCA for 39 years, Weinstein has written numerous articles, three books, and chapters for two others, plus he has produced various instruc-tional videos.

Honoring Those Who Started It AllIn 1945, a group of college baseball coaches gathered in New York City to formulate ideas for the promotion and improvement of the collegiate game.

The first meeting was held at the New York Athletic Club on June 29, 1945. Twenty-seven coaches were in atten-dance. Presentations were made urg-ing college coaches to organize so they could better promote the game, help gather national statistics, and cooperate with professional baseball.

It was also stated at this meeting that coaching ethics were of utmost impor-tance. It was determined that a consti-tution would be written and the new organization was to be named the American Association of College Base-ball Coaches. In 1983, the organiza-tion changed its name to the Ameri-can Baseball Coaches Association. At that time, the original group of coach-es probably did not realize that what they started would grow to over 6,000 coaching members representing every state and 27 countries.

Jack Vallely

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The founding members of the American Association of College Baseball Coaches pose for a group picture during their first meeting in 1945. The association changed its name to the American Baseball Coaches Association in 1983 and will welcome these founders as a group into its Hall of Fame during the 2009 Convention.


For the leadership, dedication, and vision of this group of 27 coaches, the ABCA is proud to induct the Class of 1945 into the ABCA Hall of Fame.The attendees at the initial 1945 meeting were Louis Alexander, University of Rochester; Captain Paul Amen, Army; Everett D. Barnes, Colgate; Joseph Bedenk, Penn State; Max Bishop, Navy; E.F. Caraway, Lehigh University; John Coffey, Fordham; William Cook, Mahattan; Emerson Dickman, U.S. Merchant Marine; Robert Dunn,

Swarthmore; Ray Fisher, Michigan; John Gill, Western Michigan; Thomas Harrington, Brooklyn College; Horace Henderson, University of Pennsylvania; Howard Hobson, Oregon; Henry Hodge, Clarkson; George K. James, Cornell; Dan Jesse, Trinity College; John Kobs, Michigan State; William McCarthy, New York University; William Reasor, Lafayette; Albert D. Riopel, Holy Cross; Walter Roettger, Illinois; Robert Rolfe, Yale; Charles W. Ward, Rutgers; L.W. Whitford, Iowa State; and Forest Wyatt, Lynchburg College.

Cheff Wins Prestigious Lefty Gomez AwardThe Lefty Gomez Award is one of the most prestigious awards in all of amateur baseball. Named after the great Lefty Gomez, this award is pre-sented by the American Baseball Coaches Association each year to an individual who has distinguished him-self amongst his peers and has con-tributed significantly to the game of baseball locally, nationally, and inter-nationally. This year’s recipient is Ed

Cheff, Head Coach at Lewis-Clark State College.

Cheff is entering his 33rd season at Lewis-Clark State College. He has built one of the most impressive col-

legiate ath-letic teams in the nation at any level, as the Warriors have won 16 national titles in the past 25 years.

From 1982 to 1992, the Warriors played in 11 consecu-tive national championship games and

won eight. Five of these titles were earned in the 1980s, five more in the 1990s, and five in the new millennium, including the last two. The Warriors’ overall win-loss record under Cheff is a remarkable 1,617-410.


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More than 100 of Cheff’s former War-rior players have gone on to play pro-fessional baseball and several have played in the major leagues. His teams have been consistently recognized by peers and professional scouts as being well prepared and aggressive.

Cheff has not only built successful col-legiate baseball teams but he has also worked to instill a sense of pride and work ethic in each Warrior that has come through his program. Warrior baseball is valued by the local community for its dedication to active involvement with local events, fundraisers, and volunteer programs. The impact of the program is noteworthy both on and off the field.

Cheff has been named NAIA Coach of the Year eight times and was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1994 and the ABCA Hall of Fame in 2006. He has addressed the ABCA on six occasions.

Away from Lewis-Clark State College’s Harris Field, Cheff has coached the Alaska League’s Anchorage Bucs and Fairbanks Gold Panners. Cheff also coached Team USA in 1994 as its hitting and third base coach.

On May 11, 1996, Cheff captured his 1,000th career victory with a double-header sweep over Central Washington, becoming only the third coach in NAIA baseball history to win 1,000 games. He became only the fourth coach at any level to win 1,500 games during the 2006 NAIA World Series.

Honors LuncheonEach year, the Honors Luncheon is one of the convention highlights since it allows the ABCA to pay tribute to some very special people. This year is no exception.

Larry Templeton, Judy Scarafile, and Ken Ravizza will be receiving ABCA Meritorious Service Awards. The recipients of the Meritorious Ser-vice Awards are selected by the ABCA Hall of Fame Com-mittee and approved by the Board of Directors. The award goes to individuals who

have provided outstanding service to amateur baseball.

Templeton was the longtime Director of Athletics at Mississippi State Uni-versity and served as NCAA Baseball Committee Chair for the past three years. Scarafile has been part of the Cape Cod Baseball League for 39 years and has served as president the past 16 years. Ravizza is a professor of Applied Sport Psychology at Cal State-Fullerton and is a consultant to numerous professional sports orga-nizations as well as Olympic teams. He has been a clinic speaker at many ABCA Conventions.

Three other outstanding individuals will receive the ABCA Honor Award. Kevin Towers, an All-WAC pitcher at Brigham


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Brad Brian, a former catcher and All-Pac-8 player at the University of Cali-fornia at Berkeley will also receive an Honor Award. Brian is a graduate of Harvard Law School and recognized as one of the premier “big case” trial attorneys in the country.

Donald Pries is the third Honor Award recipient. A longtime advocate of college baseball, Pries served 62 years in professional baseball and was the first Director of the MLB Scouting Bureau.

Any ABCA member may nominate an individual for the Honor Award. The Nominating/Awards Committee then reviews the nominations and selects individuals to receive this award. Past recipients include former Presi-dent George Bush, John Grisham, Dick Enberg, Sparky Anderson, San-dy Alderson, Cal Ripken, Jr., Terry Francona, Michael Josephson, Bruce Brown, Dale Petroskey, Joe Garagiola,

Jr., and former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert.

Other award presentations at the Honors Luncheon will be 25-Year Coaching Awards, ABCA/TURFACE Field Maintenance Awards, and the Assistant Coach of the Year Award.

Minnesota’s Fornasiere Named Top AssistantRob Fornasiere of the University of Min-nesota has been selected the ABCA/Baseball America Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach Fornasiere is in his 24th year with the Golden Gophers’ baseball program and his 17th as the Assistant Head Coach.

Seventeen of the 23 years Fornasiere has coached for Minnesota, the team has finished either first or second in the regular season conference standings. Fornasiere’s duties include scouting, recruiting, scheduling, and teaching team and individual defensive skills.

The criteria for the award were established by the ABCA and

Baseball America and include all aspects of coaching. Coaching expertise, recruiting, loyalty to the program, and respect for the players and the game are all considered in the selection process.

Previous recipients of this outstand-ing honor are Dean Stotz, Stanford

University; Tim Corbin, Clemson Uni-versity; Brian O’Connor, University of Notre Dame; Jim Toman, University of South Caro-lina; Jim Lawler, Texas A&M Uni-versity; Dave Serrano, Cal State-Ful-lerton; Bob

Wojick, Eastern Connecticut State Uni-versity; Mitch Thompson, Baylor Uni-versity; and Fritz Hamburg, U.S. Mili-tary Academy.


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Clinic Speakers & TopicsClinic Speakers & Topics

Saturday, January 38:15–8:30 Welcome & Introduction to Clinic Format

8:30–9:00 “National Championship Play” Mike Batesole, Fresno State University

9:00–10:00 “Pursuing Victory with Honor” Michael Josephson, Josephson Institute of Ethics Founder & President

10:00–10:40 “You Can’t Keep Your Foot on 1st and Steal 2nd” Brian Roberts, Baltimore Orioles; Mike Roberts, Cotuit Kettleers

10:40–11:20 “Catching Fundamentals: Receiving and Blocking” Pete Dunn, Stetson University

11:20–12:00 “How to Teach Pitchers—Bullpen Sessions” Dave Serrano, Cal State University–Fullerton

12:00–12:30 “Fundamentals of Infield Play” Tim Saunders, Dublin Coffman High School, Dublin, Ohio

12:30–1:00 “Offensive Strategies—When and Why” Dave Demarest, La Quinta High School, Westminster, Cal.

1:00–1:30 “How to Build a High School Baseball Program” James Carrese, Shenendehowa High School, Clifton Park, N.Y.

1:30–2:30 “Video Analysis of the Swing: See How and When We Adjust to Speeds and Locations”

Don Slaught, Former MLB Player and Hitting Coach

2:30–3:10 “Middle Infield Play” Danny Hall, Georgia Tech

3:10–3:50 “Bunting and the Short Game Offense” Gary Gilmore, Coastal Carolina University

3:50–4:30 “Optimize Your Outfield Play” Mike Anderson, University of Nebraska

4:30–5:10 “Team Defensive Drills” Ritch Price, University of Kansas

6:00–9:30 Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet

Sunday, January 48:30–9:10 “Catching Drills—Receiving and Blocking” Charlie Greene, Jr., Milwaukee Brewers Field Coordinator/

Catching Instructor

9:10–10:00 Panel Discussion: “125 Years of Coaching in 40 Minutes (Utilizing Passion, Enthusiasm, and Knowledge to Teach the Game)”

Bob Bennett - Retired, Fresno State University; Keith Madison – Retired, University of Kentucky; Gary Pullins – Retired, Brigham Young University; Gary Ward – Retired, Oklahoma State University

10:00–10:40 “Pitching to Win With Your Fastball” Jerry Weinstein, Colorado Rockies

11:20–12:00 “Perfecting the Left-Handed Pickoff Move to First Base:A Progressive Teaching Plan”

Mike Maack, Prestonwood Christian Academy, Plano, Texas

12:15–2:00 ABCA Honors Luncheon

2:00–2:40 “Preparing for the Game: Pre-Game and Post-Game Team Meetings”

Dusty Rhodes, University of North Florida

2:40–3:20 “Championship Baseball” Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Manager

3:20–4:00 “Making Batting Practice Effective and Efficient” Rob Walton, Oral Roberts University

4:00–4:40 “Infield Drills with Emphasis on the Corners” Scott Pickler, Cypress Community College; Jeff Pickler, University of Arizona Assistant

4:40–5:20 “Let’s Analyze the High School Swing” Marc Johnson, Cherry Creek (Colo.) High School

6:00–8:00 “Hot Stove” Pitching Discussion

Monday, January 58:30–9:10 “Beyond Sports Psychology: Finally a Cure for the Yips” Dr. Richard Crowley, Mental Mechanics Coach

9:10–9:50 “The Art of Catching” Brent Mayne, Former MLB Catcher

9:50–10:30 “Developing the Baseball Athlete—Performance Baseball Programs”

Jeff Krushell, MLB International Director of Strength/Conditioning

10:30–11:10 “The 10 in 1 Drill – The Everyday Practice Starter” Kelly Smith, Lower Columbia College

11:10–11:50 “Developing a Championship Offense” Jay Johnson, University of San Diego Assistant

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See ads on pages 2 & 27Akadema, Inc. . . . . . . .108 & 110

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Alaska Baseball League . . . . . 11111335 E. Equestrian StreetP. O. Box 2690Palmer, AK 99645907-746-4914Pete [email protected] information booth

Almark Sports . . . . . . . . . . . 2206160 W. Foothill Parkway, Suite 105-84Corona, CA 92882951-898-0442Albert [email protected] Great Hands baseball training glove

American BaseballFoundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6042660 10th Avenue SouthSuite 620Birmingham, AL 35205205-558-4235David [email protected] instruction

American Legion Baseball . . . 138700 N. Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204317-630-1214Jim [email protected] baseball program

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Anaconda Sports . . . . .408 & 41085 Katrine LaneLake Katrine, NY 12449800-327-0074John Stote [email protected] line of sporting goods

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Brett Bros. Sports . . . .801 & 803East 9516 Montgomery Street, Building #14Spokane, WA 99206888-882-8814Joe [email protected], gloves, balls, helmets & accessories

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Burbank Sport Nets. . . .1154 & 1156325 Pogy PlaceFernandina Beach, FL 32034866-349-0057Billy [email protected] cages, backstops, screen nets

C & H Baseball, Inc. . . . . . . . . 8112215 60th Drive EastBradenton, FL 34203800-248-5192Danielle [email protected] equipment, backstops & padding

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See ad on page 20Champion Nutrition . . . . . . . 1004

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Clell Wade CoachesDirectory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501701 Main Street, P. O. Box 177Cassville, MO 65625877-386-4840Karan [email protected] & national directories

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Coaches Choice . . . . . .249 & 251465 Reservation RoadMarina, CA 93933888-229-5745Dr. Jim [email protected] DVDs

Coaching Management . . . . . 90631 Dutch Mill RoadIthaca, NY 14850607-257-6970 x 11www.coachesnetwork.comMark [email protected] Management publishes a magazine serving high school and college head baseball coaches in the U.S., and provides tools to help coaches on and off the field through its coachesnetwork.com website.

See ad on page 30Cocoa Expo Sports Center . . 703

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See ad on page 35*College Baseball Camps . . . . 210

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College BaseballFoundation . . . . . . . .306 & 3086303 County Road 7450Lubbock, TX 79424-8435806-798-0034Mike [email protected] Baseball Hall of Fame

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Country Stone–Redfield . . . . 2098002 31st Street WestRock Island, IL 61201309-787-174 www.countrystone.comDarin [email protected] lava infield topdressing/con-ditioner & warning track mix

See ad on page 33CoverSports USA . . . . . . . . . 201

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Crossover Symmetry . .218 & 2202742 Marston HeightsColorado Springs, CO 80920719-502-1200Duggan [email protected] cuff & scapular strength-ening system

CTG Athletics, LLC . . .202 & 2042417 Third Avenue, Suite 207Bronx, NY 10451718-742-2751Duke [email protected] bats, cleats & gloves

*Cutting Edge Sports . . . . . 22031 Bryant StreetWoburn, MA 01801781-937-5590Diane [email protected], lettering & cresting uniforms

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See ad on page 19Diamond Sports . . . . . . . .Bay 515

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Dinger Bats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440109 Kimbro StreetRidgway, IL 62979866-9-DINGERKyle [email protected] bats, gloves & batting gloves

Disney Sports Attractions . . . 403P. O. Box 10,000Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830407-938-3453Ryan Morris & Brian [email protected]/spring trainingdestination

Draz Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . 702801 Commerce Drive, Suite 9Decorah, IA 52101877-382-6152www.drazathletics.comRuss [email protected] Agility Gloves

See ad on page 36Earth & Turf Products LLC . . . 910

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See ad on page 42Easton Sports, Inc. . . . Plaza 525

7855 Haskell Avenue, Suite 200Van Nuys, CA 91406818-947-5782Greg [email protected], gloves, bags, accessories, shoes & apparel

EP Minerals, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 3369785 Gateway Drive, Suite 1000Reno, NV 89521800-366-7607www.eaglepicher.comMatt [email protected] Minerals is the proud manu-facturer of Axis® premium soil amendment and PlayBall!® infield conditioner for baseball and sports fields, golf courses, turf, and landscaped areas.

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Calcined Clay Drying Agent

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Calcined Clay Professional

Clay Bricks

Home Plate / Mound Clay

Professional Mound Clay

Athletic Field Marking Dust

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Extra Innings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346264 S. Main StreetMiddleton, MA 1949978-762-0448 x 108www.extra-innings.netJesse [email protected] Innings is a premier name in indoor baseball/softball train-ing centers. Each location offers year-round indoor practice facili-ties, professional instruction, and a nationally recognized pro shop.

See ad on page 31FieldTurf Tarkett . . . . . . . . . . 547

8088 MontviewMontreal, QC Canada H4P 2L7800-724-2969Jason [email protected] turf

Fisher Athletic . . . . . . .405 & 4072060 Cauble Road, P. O. Box 1985Salisbury, NC 28144800-438-6028Brian [email protected] & windscreen

Frank’s SportsShop, Inc. . . . . . . . . .848 & 850430 E. Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10457877-372-6570Ron [email protected] baseball equipment

Front Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105350 S. Main Street, Suite 215Doylestown, PA 18901866-634-1186 x 106Brad [email protected], roster, alumni web man-agement

Frozen RopesTraining Center . . . .348 & 35012 Elkay DriveChester, NY 10918845-469-7331Tony [email protected] & softball training

FungoMan LLC . . . . . .551 & 5497228 Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71129318-775-0000Romy [email protected] baseball practice machine

Gagliardi InsuranceServices, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 1124284 Digital DriveMorgan Hill, CA 95037800-995-9768Dominic [email protected] insurance

*Gail Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . 2431256 Magnolia AvenueCorona, CA 92879951-279-1095David [email protected] mixes, mound clay, sand, D.G. & conditioners

GameMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1501624 Dolwick DriveErlanger, KY 41018800-646-4225www.sluggerupm.comSteve [email protected] manufactures and distributes a complete line of por-table pitching machines, hitting devices, practice nets, and pro-tective screens under the licensed name of Louisville Slugger.

See ad on page 24*GameWear Team Sports . . . 136

9960 NW 116th Way, Suite 8Medley, FL 33178888-832-6725Athletic [email protected] Higgins

GeneralSports Venue/AstroTurf® . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50711550 Common Oaks Drive, Suite 206Raleigh, NC 27614919-488-5812Philip [email protected] turf

Gerry Cosby & Company, Inc. (See Cosby, Gerry & Company)

Glove Radar/Sports Sensors, Inc. . . . . . . 90711351 Embassy DriveCincinnati, OH 45240888-542-9246www.sportssensors.comAl [email protected] Sensors creates affordable Doppler radar velocity sensors for sports training applications. The Glove Radar® measures the speed of baseballs and softballs; the Swing Speed Radar® mea-sures bat speed.

See ad on page 22Glover’s Scorebooks . . . . . . . 810

5630 Gravenstein Highway N.Forestville, CA 95436707-887-2812Tom [email protected] & scoring accessories


DIAMOND PRO®

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Calcined Clay Top DressingCalcined Clay Top Dressing

Calcined Clay ProfessionalCalcined Clay Professional

Clay BricksClay Bricks

Home Plate / Mound ClayHome Plate / Mound Clay

Professional Mound ClayProfessional Mound Clay

Athletic Field Marking DustAthletic Field Marking Dust

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*Hedgepath Enterprises, Inc./Batter’s Box Trainer . . . . . . 10411207 N. Garland RoadWauconda, IL 60084708-624-9336Phil [email protected] Batter’s Box & Training Mat

Hilton HotelsCorporation . . . . . . .114 & 11612009 Rushing CreekFrisco, TX 75035972-377-2470Mike [email protected]

Hoosier Bat Company . . . . . 10114511 Evans AvenueValparaiso, IN 46383800-228-3787www.hoosierbat.comDave [email protected] is why the pros ask for Hoosier ash bats. Hoosier Bat Com-pany’s WoodForce 2000 and fungo bats offer exceptional durability.

See ad on page 42Human Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . 900

1607 N. Market StreetChampaign, IL 61820217-351-5076 x 2286Chad [email protected] Kinetics is a premier pub-lisher for sports & fitness

Hunter Industries . . . . . . . . . . 1173933 Trails End RoadMissoula, MT 59803406-273-3073Linda [email protected] equipment

*IBAF (International BaseballFederation) . . . . . .2010 & 2012Avenue de Mon Repos,Case Postale 60991002 Lausanne 5, Switzerland33-610600236Ian [email protected] Federation

Inside Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9215049 Emerson AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55419952-948-1481Jay [email protected] Pilot based pitch-charting tool

Iron Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10215863 N. GreenwayHayden Loop, #117Scottsdale, AZ 85260800-645-7394Dominick [email protected] bat warmers

JC Video Systems . . . . . . . . . 749548 W. 9400 South, Suite BSandy, UT 84070801-816-1611Mark Connell & Jared [email protected]/motion analysis

Jetwear, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2033341 W. Main Street, Suite 6St. Charles, IL 60175866-538-9327Edan [email protected] moisture migration apparel

Joyner Technologies,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 139815 Mulberry RoadWinder, GA 30680770-867-1957www.allstarbp.comNicole [email protected] Technologies manufac-tures and sells video pitching simulators to professional, col-legiate, and commercial clients. The company was awarded ABCA Best of Show 2007 for its AllStar Ace® 5000 video pitching simulator.

See ad on page 46

JUGS Sport . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 71519333 SW 118th AvenueTualatin, OR 97062800-547-6843Dave [email protected] pitching machines &batting cages

Just For Nets/Lee Fisher International . . . 1424817 N. Lois Avenue, Unit #104Tampa, FL 33614888-569-6387Jesse [email protected] netting, backstops, & bat-ting cages

K & K Insurance Group, Inc. . . 5061712 Magnavox WayFort Wayne, IN 46804800-426-2889Stacie [email protected] camp insurance

L. A. SteelcraftProducts, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 4511975 Lincoln AvenuePasadena, CA 91103800-371-2438 x 224Allan Shackleton &Lee Van [email protected] of equipment for sports, playgrounds, schools & industry


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*Launch Pad 39A, LLC . . . . . 22054691 Oxford CircleMacon, GA 31210478-471-6752Chance [email protected] Aid

Lee County SportsAuthority . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20012305 BroadwayFort Myers, FL 33901866-897-2002Gary [email protected] County Sports Authority

*Lifeletics Sports/Coachingthe Beginning Pitcher . . . . 91916702 Burke LaneHuntington Beach, CA [email protected]: Coaching the Beginning Pitcher

LouisvilleSlugger . . . . . . .601, 603 & 605800 W. Main StreetLouisville, KY 40202800-282-2287Kevin [email protected], batting gloves, gloves, bags, catching gear & accessories

M.A.S.A., Inc. . . . . . .2200 & 22021413 S. Meridian RoadJasper, IN 47546800-264-4519www.masa.comGrayson [email protected]. distributes a full-color 104-page sporting goods and field maintenance catalog. The company carries a wide assort-ment of baseball, softball, bas-ketball, soccer, and football equipment at discounted prices.

See ads on pages 12, 25 & 32Majestic/

VF Imagewear . . . . .442 & 4442320 Newlins Mill RoadEaston, PA. 18045800-955-8555www.vfc.comMichael [email protected] Athletic is dedicated to performance on the diamond. Majestic is the on-field uniform for Major League Baseball and leading college programs.

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Markwort SportingGoods Company . . .805 & 8071101 Research BoulevardSt. Louis, MO 63132-1711800-669-6626www.markwort.comHerb [email protected] Sporting Goods is a distributor and manufacturer of baseball equipment, includ-ing baseballs, gloves and mitts, protective equipment, batter’s gloves, uniforms, socks, laces, glove oil, and training accessories.

See ad on page 28Master Pitching

Machine, Inc. . . . . . .508 & 5104200 NE Birmingham RoadKansas City, MO 64117800-878-8228www.masterpitch.comJoe [email protected] Pitching Machine is the exclusive manufacturer of the Iron Mike arm-style pitching machine: a preferred pitching machine among professional athletes and coaches.

See ad on page 34

Mattingly Sports . . . . . . . . . . 2302 Enterprise Drive, Unit 1702Shelton, CT 6484866-627-2287Phil [email protected] baseball, softball bats & equipment

MaxBat, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343530 First StreetBrooten, MN 56316320-346-2413Jim [email protected] bats, batting gloves, field-ing gloves, pine tar & accessories

Memphis Net & Twine, Inc. . . 9112481 Matthews AvenueMemphis, TN 38108-2408800-238-6380www.memphisnet.netAlbert [email protected] Net & Twine manu-factures custom-made batting cages and backstops for softball and baseball.

See ad on page 40


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Miken Sports . . . . . . . . Plaza 625415 E. South StreetCaledonia, MN 55921877-807-5291Spring [email protected]@mikensports.comSpring hardgoods

Jerry Miles . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 5253855 Chelsea DriveLa Verne, CA 91750909-263-2543Jerry MilesBooks: John Scolinas The Man, The Legend and Holy Cow

Miller Net Company, Inc. . . . . 611P. O. Box 18787Memphis, TN 38181-0787800-423-6603Harold [email protected] nets & equipment

Mizuno USA . . . . . . . . . Plaza 2314925 Avalon Ridge ParkwayNorcross, GA 30071770-453-7807Jim [email protected] sporting goods manu-facturer

Mojo Sports . . . . . . . . . .Bay 101420609 San Lucia Street, Unit BTehachapi, CA 93561661-822-5840www.mojopitchingcage.comJoe [email protected] Sports is home to the Mojo Pitching Cage—the world’s first pitching cage—which allows anyone to practice pitching to a realistic batter and catcher any-time they want.

See ad on page 24MotionPro! by

CyberAccess123, Inc. . . . . . 341751 Hilltop Court, P. O. Box 288Coram, NY 11727919-434-3684Patrick [email protected] analysis software

*Mueller Sports Medicine . . 1106One Quench DrivePrairie du Sac, WI 53578800-356-9522“Jake” Chris [email protected], wraps, braces, supports & first aid

National Baseball Congress . . 443300 S. SycamoreWichita, KS 67213316-264-4625 x 209Josh Robertson & Jerry [email protected], league, tournament, & summer world series

National Batting Cages, Inc. . . 310P. O. Box 250Forest Grove, OR 97116-0250800-547-8800Fred I. [email protected] of baseball nets, cages & screens

National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) . . . . . . 1341415 N. Dayton Street, 4th FloorChicago, IL 60622-2643888-333-6846Matt [email protected] organization

National Sports Products,a Division of DouglasSports Equipment . . . . . . . 5443441 S. 11th AvenueEldridge, IA 52748800-553-8907www.nationalsportsproducts.com Chris [email protected] National Sports Products, a divi-sion of Douglas Industries, is a top manufacturer and distributor of baseball, basketball, tennis, soccer, and volleyball products throughout the U.S.

See ad on page 22New Balance

Athletic Shoes, Inc. . . .Bay 33120 Guest StreetBoston, MA 02135-2088617-746-2383Larry [email protected] footwear & apparel

New England CollegiateBaseball League . . . . . . . . . 13237 Grammar School DriveDanbury, CT 6811203-797-1231Chuck [email protected] collegiate baseball league


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ABCA Booth No. 907 ABCA Booth No. 544

New Era Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338160 Delaware AvenueBuffalo, NY 14202716-604-9000 x 1185Meagan [email protected] caps

Nocona Athletic Goods(Nokona) . . . . . . .1006 & 1008901 E. Highway 82, P. O. Box 329Nocona, TX 76255800-433-0957Randy [email protected] gloves & bats

Northwoods League . . . . . . . 1402900 4th Street SWRochester, MN 55902507-536-4579Curt [email protected] collegiate baseball league

Nylon Net Company . . . . . . . 504845 N. Main StreetMemphis, TN 38107800-238-7529Stephen [email protected] nets, field maintenance & training aids

Oakley, Inc. . . . . . . . . .104 & 106One IconFoothill Ranch, CA 92610800-733-6255Janet [email protected] performance eyewear

Oates Specialties LLC . .349 & 351151 FM 1696 EastHuntsville, TX 77320936-295-4459Robert [email protected] conditioning equipment

OB Team Sports . . . . . .503 & 505809 State Route 125Hamersville, OH 45130877-379-9051Mike [email protected] mounds, batting cages & field equipment

Olde Master Originals . . . . . . 9086244 Old LaGrange Road, Suite 3Crestwood, KY 40014877-978-8837David [email protected] wood bats—awards

On Deck Sports . . . . . . Plaza 93188 Spark StreetBrockton, MA 2302800-365-6171Joe [email protected]/[email protected] mounds & equipment

Osborne InnovativeProducts . . . . . . . .2101 & 21031413 S. Meridian RoadJasper, IN 47546800-264-4519Grayson [email protected] screens & training aids

Outdoor CapCompany, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 20061200 Melissa DriveBentonville, AR 72712800-826-6047Joe [email protected] team headwear

*Own The Zone Sports . . . . . 6492807 Bald Eagle AvenueSalem, OR 97304503-930-5411Liam [email protected] original “pick proof” signs

Pacific Headwear . . . . . . . . . . 2391010 Wilson StreetEugene, OR 97402-2715800-207-0981Ryan [email protected] caps

Par Aide ProfessionalField Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3456800 Otter Lake RoadLino Lakes, MN 55038-4427888-893-2433Scott [email protected] maintenance tools &accessories

Perform Better . . . . . .804 & 80611 Amflex DriveCranston, RI 2920800-556-7464John [email protected]/conditioning equipment & education

Phoenix Bat Company, LLC . 20087801 Corporate Boulevard, Unit EPlain City, OH 43064-8049614-873-7776Charles [email protected] baseball bats


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ABCA Booth Nos. 442, 444Circle No. 120


Pickle-Ball, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6044700 9th Avenue NWSeattle, WA 98107800-377-9915Doug [email protected] baseballs

*Pitch Rite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1152644 Cowford Bridge RoadAdrian, GA 31002866-765-2753Joe [email protected] skills enhancement

*Pitchers Power Drive/Winning PitchersBaseball Academy . . . . . . . 923539 Fiske StreetHolliston, MA 1746508-429-1986John [email protected] Power Drive

Pitching Central . . . . . . . . . . . 4485451 Honea-Egypt RoadMontgomery, TX 77316936-588-6762Ron [email protected] related products &services

Portolite Products,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 2252950 Nelson RoadDelano, MN 55328800-315-8115Michael [email protected] pitching mounds

Power Systems, Inc. . .309 & 311P. O. Box 51030Knoxville, TN 37950800-321-6975Customer [email protected] performance products & programs

Prep GearHeadwear . . . . . . .1120 & 11221001 Avenida Pico, #CSan Clemente, CA 92673800-279-7060Jud [email protected] baseball caps, visors, & beanies

Prep Illustrated . . . . . . . . . . 2201220 Railroad AvenueP. O. Box 191Eagle Grove, IA 50533800-505-4456Kay [email protected]

ProGrass LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107960 Penn Avenue, 8th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15222866-270-6003www.prograssturf.comBob [email protected] is one of the pre-eminent names in the synthetic turf indus-try. The company’s philosophy is simple: ProGrass expects “100 percent customer satisfaction.”

See ad on page 14Pro Look Sports . . . . . .402 & 404

37 E. Center Street, Suite 304Provo, UT 84606800-776-5665Troy [email protected] apparel

Pro Nine Sports . . . . . .705 & 7077373 Doig DriveGarden Grove, CA 92841714-892-0809J. R. [email protected], protective & bags

Pro Performance Sports/SKLZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 82112375 World Trade DriveSuite 101San Diego, CA 92128877-225-7275Scott [email protected] training products

Pro-Ice/Diversified SportsTechnologies, Inc. . . . Plaza 22522612 Mojave LaneMission Viejo, CA 92691949-859-3795Tom [email protected] therapy products

Pro-Line Athletic . . . . .704 & 7061332 N. Main StreetFort Worth, TX 76164800-227-2456Charlie [email protected] caps & uniforms

ProBatter Sports, LLC . . .Bay 83715 Old Gate LaneMilford, CT 6460800-513-1807Adam [email protected] pitching machines

Promats, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103P. O Box 231Delhi, NY 13753800-617-7125Kevin [email protected] stadium protective padding


It could win you $1,500 at the ABCA show!!!!

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If you can hit the mitt the most out of 10 pitches at the MOJO PITCHING CAGE during the ABCA show you will receive the following:

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■ $500 Gift certifi cate from On Deck Sports.

Please visit our websites:MojoSportsUSA.com or OnDeckSports.com

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Circle No. 121 Circle No. 122ABCA Bay No. 1014 ABCA Booth No. 150


Proper Pitch Mounds . . . . . . . 640P. O. Box 2294Garner, NC 27529800-336-7503Glen [email protected] mounds

Rawlings SportingGoods . . . . . . Bays 630 & 733510 Maryville University Drive, Suite 110St. Louis, MO 63141800-729-5464Jeff [email protected] hardgoods & apparel, plus batting cage

Reebok International,LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 9371895 J. W. Foster BoulevardCanton, MA 2021781-401-5000Kevin AdamsFootwear, apparel, bats, gloves & equipment

Reef Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . 2009209 Almeda Genoa RoadHouston, TX 77075800-231-6074Mark [email protected] tarps

Richardson Cap Co. . . .144 & 146100 Cap CourtEugene, OR 97402800-545-8686Steve [email protected] headwear

*Right DownBroadway, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 2085973 Shady Oak DriveFrisco, TX 75034888-370-0407Billy [email protected] ice system

RightView Pro . . .541, 543 & 54527 Middleridge Lane SouthRolling Hills, CA 90274310-377-9221Don [email protected] analysis software & instruction

Ringor . . . . . . . . . . . . .607 & 6097929 SW Burns WayWilsonville, OR 97070800-524-1236www.ringor.comRyan [email protected] is a manufacturer of premium baseball and softball footwear, performance apparel, and team bags. Ringor’s patented designs are acclaimed for comfort and performance.

See ad on page 20*RIP-IT Sporting Goods . . . . . 130

3506 St. Valentine Way, Bldg. 8Orlando, FL 32811888-957-4748Matthew [email protected] bats & accessories

Rixstine Recognition . .301 & 3032350 ‘O’ StreetLincoln, NE 68510800-347-3810Tim Hoffman & Steve [email protected], promotional items, gifts & novelties

Russell Athletic . . . . . . . .Bay 7253330 Cumberland BoulevardAtlanta, GA 30339678-742-8696Gary [email protected] uniforms

Santech, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1193633 131st Avenue N.Clearwater, FL 33762727-571-4105 x 204Nicholas J. [email protected] scoreboard manufacturer

SCORE International . . . . . . . 5405512 Ringgold Road, Suite 204Chattanooga, TN 37412423-894-7111Trey [email protected] mission trips

ScorePAD Sports, Inc. . . . . . . 2115240-Q Panola IndustrialBoulevardDecatur, GA [email protected] scoring & statistical soft-ware

Scoutware, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 2141444 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Suite 404Aurora, IL 60505630-375-2003Amanda [email protected] software/service


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ABCA Booth Nos. 2200, 2202


Seating Services Inc. . . . . . . . 4009535 Hardpan RoadAngola, NY 14006800-552-9470www.seatingservices.comDiane Cotroneo [email protected] Services manufactures and installs blow-molded plastic self-rising stadium chairs, avail-able in any quantity. These sta-dium chairs are perfect for VIP seating and fundraising.

See ad on page 26Signature Fencing &

Flooring Systems, LLC . . . 230050 E. 42nd Street, 14th FloorNew York, NY 10017800-569-2751Dan [email protected] of sport panel & outfield fencing

*Snowbird Baseball LLC . . . 1140P. O. Box 7645North Port, FL 34290614-306-5155Steve [email protected] III Spring Tournament

Solid ContactBaseball, Inc. . . . . . . . .Bay 21516 Forest StreetNew Canaan, CT 6840203-594-1530Rob [email protected] & softball hittingtraining aid

Sound Director . . . . . . . . . . . 4494380 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 540Portland, OR 97239888-276-0078John [email protected] Director audio software

South Padre IslandNets, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7092001 Amistad DriveSan Benito, TX 78586866-243-6387www.spinets.netCarlos [email protected] Nets manufactures some of the best sports netting in the industry. The company offers bat-ting cages, protective screens, custom backstops, and other barrier nets at excellent prices with speedy delivery.

See ad on page 8

Southern AthleticFields, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .Bay 8291309 Mainsail DriveColumbia, TN 38401800-837-8062www.mulemix.comBill [email protected] Athletic Fields special-izes in infield mixes, mound clay, warning track mixes, field con-ditioners, field accessories, and drying agents.

See ad on page 31Southwest Host Services . . . . 711

P. O. Box 1380819011 N. 94th PlaceScottsdale, AZ 85255480-481-9852Linda [email protected] hotel accommodations; coach’s recreation

*Specialty ProgramInsurors, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . 3404300 Shawnee Mission ParkwayFairway, KS [email protected]/risk management

Sportable Scoreboards, Inc. . . 206106 Max Hurt DriveMurray, KY 42071888-495-7446Kim [email protected]

Sportex, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 201474 MaxwellIrvine, CA 92618949-679-2691Naushad [email protected] caps & jerseys

Sports Attack . . . . . . . Plaza 325P. O. Box 1529, 2805 U. S. 40Verdi, NV 89439800-717-4251www.sportsattack.comKurt [email protected] Attack’s innovative Hack Attack three-wheel pitch-ing machine allows a hitter to see the ball clearly all the way through the ball release, just like with a live pitcher.

See ad on page 17Sports Products

Consultants, Inc.. . . .126 & 1287734 Arjons Drive, Suite BSan Diego, CA 92126800-474-8243Bob [email protected] Pitcher & ScoutWatch


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Circle No. 124 Circle No. 125ABCA Booth No. 450 ABCA Booth No. 400


Sports Tutor . . . . .131, 133 & 1353300 Winona AvenueBurbank, CA 91504800-448-8867www.sportsmachines.comJohn [email protected] Tutor is a leading manu-facturer of ball throwing machines for baseball, softball, tennis, vol-leyball, and soccer, featuring the HomePlate, a fully programmable baseball pitching machine.

See ad on page 21SportsEyeSite . . . . . . . . . . . 1142

1100 S. Coast Highway, Suite 203Laguna Beach, CA 9265194-510-5281Dr. Bill [email protected] performance training tools

Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. . . 10141155 State Hwy 10P. O. Box 231Delhi, NY 13753888-975-3343Russ [email protected] sports equipment & modular products

*SportsGraphics,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .1116 & 11181791 Page AvenueClarion, IA 50525800-257-6405Patrick [email protected] wall padding & printed windscreen

SSK Corporation . . . . . . . . . . 406514 Sebastopol AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95401-6337707-318-3610Rob [email protected] equipment

St. Petersburg/ClearwaterSports Commission . . 648 & 65013805 58th Street NorthSuite 2-200Clearwater, FL 33760727-464-7253Kevin B. [email protected] events/training destination

Stabilizer Solutions, Inc. . . . . 54833 S. 28th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85034800-336-2468Jon [email protected] & fiber reinforced sport surfaces

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*The Sports StudioApparel . . . . . . . . . .644 & 6462202 Anderson StreetVernon, CA 90058800-666-2733Steve [email protected], outer wear &accessories

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Tomark Sports . . . . . . .708 & 7101180A California AvenueCorona, CA 92878800-959-1844Mark [email protected] & service of recreation equipment

Toolshed Sports, LLC . . . . . . . 550853 W. 17th StreetCosta Mesa, CA 92627949-722-0179Greg [email protected] performance undergarb

Total Ice Therapy . . . . . . . . . . 9272220 Mountain BoulevardSuite 200AOakland, CA 94611800-882-1967Peter [email protected] wrap

TPX Top 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2162 Hewes CirclePeabody, MA 1960978-536-2022Doug [email protected] camps

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Turface Athletics . . . . . Plaza 425750 Lake Cook Road, Suite 440Buffalo Grove, IL 60089800-207-6457Joe [email protected] amendments for skinned infields & turf

Twin City Knitting . . . . . . . . . 502104 Rock Barn Road NEP.O. Box 1179Conover, NC 28613800-438-6884Francis [email protected] socks, belts, wrist/head-bands & knit hats


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Uniforms Express . . . . . .Bay 8151111 Bay Boulevard, Suite AChula Vista, CA 91911888-661-7044 x 1128Don [email protected] uniforms & more

USA Baseball . . . . . . . .608 & 610403 Blackwell StreetDurham, NC 27701919-474-8721Paul [email protected] States Olympic Baseball Team

USANA Health Sciences . . . . 7021801 Sunrise CourtBurnsville, MN 55306952-484-6525Dianne [email protected] certified nutritional supple-ments

Victory CustomAthletic, Inc. . . .901, 903 & 9059006 Owensmouth AvenueCanoga Park, CA 91304800-959-3566Ron [email protected] direct custom uniforms

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WeatherBeater by CLI-ClearWater Construction . . 2411062 Singing Hills RoadParker, CO 80138800-524-8672Tonya [email protected] field covers

*West Coast League . . . . . . . 1212626 SW Upper Drive PlacePortland, OR 97201503-764-9510Ken [email protected] wood bat summer league

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Aer-Flo, Inc.800-823-7356www.aerflo.comBooth Nos. 902 & 904

Wind Weighted® baseball tarps are virtu-ally windproof. These rain covers for the mound, home plate, and the bullpens

have steel chain in their edge hem, so wind can-

not get under them. They stay down in high winds without stakes or sandbags. They’re also easy to install, remove, and store. The tough, waterproof vinyl-polyester fabric is treated for UV rays and mildew. These patented tarps are pro-tected by a three-year factory warranty, and they’re widely used by high schools, colleges, and even Major League teams.

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The patented Bunt Zone® Infield Protector-Trainer from Aer-Flo features col-or-coded target areas built into a quality batting practice turf protector. It teaches batters where to bunt successfully for hits or sacrifice plays, plus pull-hitting and hit-and-run targeting—never bunt

into the red “pitcher’s triangle.” It gives instant performance feedback. Sizes are

available for all infields, including softball and Little League

fields. The industrial vinyl-polyester mesh is spike-resistant. Grommets and low-profile stakes are included.

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Cages*Plus866-475-9148www.cagesplus.comBooth No. 305

Cages*Plus has been making full-size portable batting cages since 1998. These cages are affordable and durable. All cages come with an L-screen, and they’re easy to put up and take down. With your players helping, they can go up in just minutes. The company’s cages are great for indoor use as an extra hitting station. A 60-foot cage is priced at $729,

and all cages come with a one-year mon-ey-back guarantee. Cages*Plus offers excellent customer service as well.

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Cocoa Expo Sports321-639-3976www.cocoaexpo.comBooth No. 703

Cocoa Expo Sports is one of Florida’s premier sports management and pro-motion companies. For 25 years, it has operated the Cocoa Expo College and High School Baseball Spring Training program. In addition, Cocoa Expo hosts baseball tournaments and camps out of the Cocoa Expo Sports Center, a multi-sport complex located on the east coast of central Florida. The facility fea-tures seven baseball fields, including the 5,000-seat Cocoa Expo Stadium, batting tunnels, an air-conditioned gymnasium, a 100-room dormitory, and a cafeteria. Cocoa Expo Baseball Spring Training has everything a team needs to conduct spring training like the pros.

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EP Minerals, LLC800-366-7607www.epminerals.comBooth No. 336

PlayBall!® infield conditioner is made from 100-percent calcined diatomaceous

earth (DE). PlayBall! can be used on skinned areas for puddle control, applied

as a topdressing, or incorporated into the soil profile for maximum effective-ness. Reduce compaction, increase drainage, and all but eliminate rainouts. PlayBall! performs better than other infield soil conditioners, so you can save time and money while increasing the playability of your fields.

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GameMaster800-646-4225www.gamemasterathletic.comBooth No. 150

The Louisville Slugger UPM 45 por-table pitching machine is per fect for indoor batting practice. There is no electricity required, and it throws light-

weight baseballs or softballs at up to 60 mph from 40 feet. This unique product is a must-have machine for all junior high, high school, and travel baseball and soft-ball programs. It’s not a budget-buster,

selling for $200 and weighing just 25 pounds.

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Joyner Technologies770-867-1957www.allstarbp.comBay No. 139

The AllStar Ace® 5000 baseball pitch-ing simulator is a programmable multi-pitch system featuring a HomePlate pitching machine from Sports Tutor. The SurePitch synchronization system ensures that the ball and video are in sync on every pitch, every day, guaran-teed. A team rotation mode operates at five to 15 balls per player, or you can set it to throw continuous pitches. The ball interval is programmable, and the

unit can deliver fastballs, curves, slid-ers, and more from left-handed or right-handed pitchers with variable speeds

and locations. You can even film your own pitchers and incorporate them into the training experience. The unit is easy to operate and there’s no computer to boot or hang during practice. Exciting lease options are available.

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M.A.S.A., Inc.800-264-4519www.masa.comwww.sportsadvantage.comBooth Nos. 2200 & 2202

M.A.S.A. is proud to announce the acquisition of Osborne Innovative Products. For more than 25 years, Osborne protective screens have been highly regarded by coaches as some of the most durable and versatile products available. Maximum strength


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#72 braided nylon net-ting and HD galva-nized steel ensure years of per for-mance. Innovative features include rotating and telescoping legs for compact storage, height-adjustable frames for infinite positioning and transport options, and swivel-style L-screens for right-handed or left-handed pitchers. Call or go online to see how the wide variety of sizes and styles can meet any requirement.

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Majestic Athletic800-955-8555www.majesticathletic.comBooth Nos. 442 & 444

From Majestic, an expert in baseball, comes the Therma Base Premier jacket, designed for maximizing performance without sacrificing comfort. The Majestic Premier uses four-way stretch fabric and

moisture wicking for comfort during drills. The Premier is a full-zip soft-shell jacket that’s sure to keep you warm and ready during the pen-nant chase. For added comfort, it features banded cuffs and waistband as well as reflective transfer striping along body contours.

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The new Majestic Athletic Convertible Gamer jacket shows why the company sets the standard for on-field perfor-

mance. Majestic’s Cool Base technol-ogy provides supe-rior wind protection and breathabil-ity so players can concentrate on their game instead of the elements. Stretch fabrics and

reversible sleeves enable full wear versatility—one, two, or no sleeves. The Gamer also comes in a traditional

two-sleeve version and is a quarter-zip pullover with a funnel neck and front piping detail.

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Markwort Sporting Goods800-669-6626www.markwort.comBooth Nos. 805 & 807

The Markwort Speed Sensor nine-inch baseball provides an easy, accurate way to measure pitch speed up to 120 mph. Just press start, throw the ball, and the LCD indicator displays the speed in mph upon impact. It’s the same official size and weight as a regulation baseball, and it can be used as a train-ing aid for athletes of any age or skill level. GripSense technology begins to record the speed automatically at the moment the ball is released. This ball is not designed for contact with bats or other hard surfaces.

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Master Pitching Machine, Inc.800-878-8228www.masterpitch.comBooth Nos. 508 & 510

Watching the pitcher’s arm is a key to successful hitting. That’s why every pitch-

ing machine from Master Pitching Machine features the company’s exclusive Iron Mike pitching arm. With each pitch, the batter can see the Iron Mike pitching arm wind up and deliv-er the ball— just

like with a real pitcher. These machines are among the only proven training devic-es that give you this advantage.

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Mojo Sports661-822-5840www.mojopitchingcage.comBay No. 1014

The Mojo Pitching Cage allows you to practice pitching in a realistic game-like

situation. You can now control the catch-er from the pitcher’s mound without any electronics. The Mojo catcher will not

move his glove, and this forces your brain to commu-nicate with your body and inform your body

to adjust. Most pitchers rarely hit the mitt because they have never practiced it. Can you hit the mitt?

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Beam Clay®800-247-BEAMwww.beamclay.comBooth No. 411

Beam Clay®, a supplier to every Major League Baseball team, more than 150 minor league teams, more than 700 colleges, and thousands of towns and schools from all 50 states and many countries around the world, makes spe-cial mixes for infields, pitcher’s mounds, home plate areas, and red warning tracks, as well as infield conditioners

and drying agents. The com-pany also offers more than 200 other

infield products, including regional infield mixes blended for every state and cli-mate from bulk plants nationwide.

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Power Systems800-321-6975www.power-systems.comBooth Nos. 309 & 311

Revolve to evolve. All athletes can intensify their workouts with the new Airope™. With handles like a jump rope and soft PVC balls on the ends, this weighted rubber rope creates swing resistance to intensify cardio conditioning and recruit the upper body. Perform tradi-


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tional jump rope actions, incorporate it into sport-specific drills, or combine it with other equipment. It’s available in Original and Pro models, with the Pro having thicker rope for increased resistance.

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Develop cat-like quickness to make the game-saving play with the erratic bounces of the Reflex Ball from Power

Systems. To compete in dynamic events, you must train dynami-cally. The Reflex Ball develops quickness

and improves hand-eye and total-body coordination as it forces athletes to make split-second decisions to catch the ball. Use it in team or individual practices by throwing it onto any hard surface. The Jumbo Reflex Ball (four inches in diameter) has a softer bounce, and its larger size makes it easier to catch. The more compact Reflex Ball (three inches in diameter)

produces faster and more unpredictable bounces. A Reflex Ball training manual and video/DVD are also available.

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ProGrass, LLC866-270-6003www.prograssturf.comBooth No. 107

Find out why ProGrass has been select-ed as the synthetic turf for several NCAA Division I baseball teams. The

durable baseball surface can be used 24/7 with virtually no maintenance. It drains well and can extend the baseball season. This system simulates natural grass characteristics on an ideal field. ProGrass: Do it right the first time, every time.

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Ringor Corp.877-274-6467www.ringor.comBooth No. 607 & 609

Ringor’s Diamond Streak is now avail-able in 13 color combinations. This ultimate team shoe is Ringor’s lightest baseball spike ever. It features the com-pany’s Ring-Grip spike pattern, a neoprene tongue, and a ventilated mesh/full-grain leather upper. A matching Diamond Streak Turf Trainer is available in all color options with the all-new T2 Traction Tur f outsole. Other options include Ringor’s Pro-Tec-Toes for unmatched drag-toe protection, and a mid-high ver-sion for additional ankle stability.

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24th Annual Cocoa Expo Sports

College & High School Baseball Spring TrainingFebruary 15—April 25, 2009 Cocoa Beach, Florida

Play & Stay On Florida’s Beautiful Space Coast- Sun, surf or sail along 72 miles of white sandy beaches

- Jet ski or take an airboat ride on the Indian River- Home of America’s space program & NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

- Take in a Major League spring training game at Space Coast Stadium, spring home of Washington Nationals.- Visit world famous Ron Jon’s Surf Shop and the historic Cocoa Beach Pier

Visit our website at www.cocoaexpo.com to register your team for 2009 Spring TrainingCocoa Expo Baseball Spring Training

500 Friday Road, Cocoa, Florida 32926Call: (321) 639-3976 ext. 12 or email: [email protected]

Cocoa Expo Baseball Spring Training Includes: Practice and game schedule based on coaches request Well maintained, centrally located playing fi elds Accommodations in our on-site dormitory, mainland or beautiful beach hotel Flexible meals plans…only pay for the meals you eat. Qualifi ed umpires Game balls No spectator admission charge Fields dragged and lined prior to all games Located just 40 minutes from Orlando International Airport

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Seating Services, Inc.800-552-9470www.seatingservices.comBooth No. 400

Seating Services is proud to announce the newest product in its seating line, the Eagle Model Series 1000 plastic

bench seat mod-ule. This seat is designed to be bolted to exist-

ing or new bench seating to provide a more comfortable individual seat for your spectators and create enhanced VIP seating that can be sold to raise rev-enue for your complex.

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Southern Athletic Fields800-837-8062www.mulemix.comBay No. 829

Southern Athletic Fields (SAF) special-izes in a wide variety of quality prod-ucts, including infield mixes, mound

and packing clays, soil conditioners, calcined clays, drying agents, infield topdressing, warning track materials, and field maintenance accessories.

SAF is a one-stop source for athletic field needs. Visit the company’s Web site to learn more.

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SPI Nets, Inc.866-243-6387www.spinets.netBooth No. 709

SPI Nets’ full-service net building facility offers top-quality nets at unbeatable prices. The com-pany stocks and custom-builds a wide variety of

nylon and poly batting cage nets, pro-tective screens, and deflective barrier netting products. All custom nets are guaranteed to be of the highest qual-ity, and are built in the USA to meet all your needs. Call SPI Nets toll-free or go online to learn more.

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Sports Attack800-717-4251www.sportsattack.comPlaza No. 325

The exclusive design of the Hack Attack baseball pitching machine allows the hitter to see the ball clearly all the way through the feed-ing motion, acceleration, and release, just like with a live pitcher. The Hack Attack throws unmatched right- and left-handed major league fastballs up to 100 mph, and

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ULTIMATE BAT AND HAND SPEED TRAINING AID!

“After using the Weighted Agility Gloves for 4 weeks, Carlos Rojas hit his first home run in 8 years of big league play...There is no doubt this product has had a great impact on his improvement.” Brad Komminsk, Bowie Baysox Baseball Team, AA Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, Manager.

“The Weighted Agility Gloves give any player an advantage by having resistance directly on the hands and fingers, which feels natural to the hitter. This helps to enhance bat speed as well as promote the proper and correct swing pattern.” Bill Springman, Minnesota Twins, Hitting Coordinator.

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all breaking pitches by simply chang-ing the speed of the wheels with three dials. This eliminates the need for time-consuming adjustments of the throwing head.

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Sports Tutor800-448-8867www.sportsmachines.comBooth Nos. 131, 133 & 135

The HomePlate pitching machine is the first programmable pitching machine designed for both batting cage and on-

field use. You can store up to eight different pitches—including fastballs up to 90 mph, curveballs, chan-geups, sliders, and more—in eight differ-ent programs, with only seven seconds between pitches. The programmed pitches

in the HomePlate can be thrown sequen-tially for specific hitting drills, randomly for game conditions, or in a way that simulates an opposing pitcher. Choose

the 80-ball auto-feed model at $6,495, or the hand-feed model at $4,995.

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Batting practice just got easier. Simply push a button on the TriplePlay pitch-

ing machine from Sports Tutor to choose the type of pitch you want. It can automatically throw fastballs, sink-ers, curves, and slid-ers. The pitch speed is digitally displayed and adjustable from 40 to 90 mph in five-mph increments, and it takes just 30 seconds to change pitches. Additionally, the baseball is vis-ible from the time it leaves the feeder’s

hand until it is pitched, allowing hitters to more naturally time the pitches. The TriplePlay uses a three-wheel pitch-ing mechanism for greater accuracy. Two large transport wheels make the TriplePlay easy to move.

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The Pitching Pad210-232-8392www.thepitchingpad.comBooth No. 450

The Pitching Pad is a complete train-ing system designed to make pitchers’

workouts more effective. By using the mark-ings on the Pitching Pad as reference points, pitchers are forced to focus on loca-tion, and by seeing exactly where each pitch lands,

they’re better able to make needed adjustments. The numbers are laid out like a clock, allowing the pitcher to per-fect a 12-6 curveball or a 10-4 sinker. Suggested daily workouts, a pitching chart, and simulated game instructions are included.

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Jump Stretch has been supplying the large continuous-loopFlexBands® to high school, college, and pro teams since 1980.We have a total of seven sizes, but most teams use either theLight or Average bands for stretching. For more information,visit our website at www.jumpstretch.com or call 1-800-344-3539.

Jump Stretch, Inc.1230 N. Meridian Rd. Youngstown, OH 44509www.jumpstretch.com 1-800-344-3539Fax: 1-330-793-8719

Ever wonder where the pro teamsget those GIANT rubber bandsthey use for stretching?

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Extra Innings978-762-0448www.eifranchise.comBooth No. 346

Extra Innings is a premier name in indoor baseball/softball training cen-

ters. Each location offers year-round indoor

practice facilities for ballplayers of all ages and ability levels, professional instruction, and a nationally recognized pro shop that carries the top names in equipment and apparel at the low-est advertised prices. Love baseball or softball? Want to run your own busi-ness? Then play ball with Extra Innings. To learn more about this winning fran-chise opportunity, go online today.

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Strike Out Strippz, LLC877-688-7123www.learn2pitch.comBooth No. TBD

StrikeOut Strippz is the world’s first and only patented training glove for pitching and throwing. The system is guaran-teed to improve speed, accu-racy, and throwing mechan-ics. The glove can be used indoors or outdoors and no catcher is needed. The easy-to-follow instructions blend rhyme and visual references to help master the mechanics of pitching and throw-ing. The glove and DVD provide simple 10-minute drills that enable an entire team to develop pitching and throwing skills.

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Swing Speed Radar™888-542-9246www.swingspeedradar.comBooth No. 907

The Swing Speed Radar™ from Sports Sensors is a small, inexpen-sive Doppler radar velocity sensor that measures the swing speed of baseball and softball batters.

Diamond Pro/TXI800-228-2987www.diamondpro.comBay No. 615

Diamond Pro offers a complete line of professional groundskeeping

products: 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.

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The Swing Speed Radar helps players develop optimum bat speed for dis-tance and quickness, and bat control for consistent ball contact. The Swing Speed Radar provides real-time velocity feedback that assists players, coaches, and instructors in measuring perfor-mance improvement and troubleshoot-ing swing mechanics.

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Glove Radar®888-542-9246www.gloveradar.comBooth No. 907

The Glove Radar® is a small, inexpen-sive, and accurate microwave Doppler radar device that attaches to the back

of virtually any baseball or softball glove. It “sees” through the glove and measures the speed of a ball thrown from any distance, just before the ball is caught. The Glove Radar can withstand

softball impacts of more than 75 mph and baseball impacts up to 100 mph. Take it from Ken Griffey, Jr.—The Glove Radar is the ideal aid for developing the throwing skills of infielders, outfielders, pitchers, and catchers. The Glove Radar is a big hit among coaches, players, and parents, and it costs much less than most radar guns.

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Memphis Net & Twine Co., Inc.800-238-6380www.memphisnet.netBooth No. 911

Memphis Net & Twine makes its prod-ucts in the United States, offering batting cages and backstops to meet custom-ers’ exact specifica-tions. The company also fab-ricates 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.

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Hoosier Bat Co.800-228-3787www.hoosierbat.comBooth No. 1011

Hoosier Bat Co. makes all-ash bats used by many Major League and minor league players. The company’s patented three-piece wood bat, the WoodForce 2000, is now NCAA-approved. With ash in the handle, hick-

ory in the sweet spot, and maple on the barrel end, the WoodForce 2000 provides a solid sweet spot that will not flake while retaining the same look

and feel as a traditional all-ash bat. All of Hoosier’s bats are made from qual-ity wood and are crafted to exacting standards.

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P R O D U C T S D I R E C T O R YCIRCLE COMPANY PAGE CIRCLE COMPANY PAGENO. NO. NO. NO

501. . . Aalco (Spikeline system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

500 . . Aalco (Swingline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

509 . . Active Ankle (All-Sport Chameleon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

508 . . Active Ankle (Volt ankle brace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

520 . . Airborne Athletics (AirCAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

521 . . . Airborne Athletics (NetworKs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

535 . . Austin Plastics & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

510 . . . Ballgirl Athletic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

505 . . Bison (CarbonMax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

504 . . Bison (Multi-Court Storage System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

531 . . . California University of Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

522 . . Cardinal Publishers Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

532 . . Coastal Sol (indoor volleyball apparel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

511 . . . Jump Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

534 . . College Coaches Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

529 . . Dimensional Software (TapRecorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

530 . . Dimensional Software (Volleyball Ace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

523 . . HighSchoolSports.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

537. . . OPTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

536 . . Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

513 . . . Power Systems (Economy Power Jumper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

512 . . . Power Systems (S.A.Q. Training Blocks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

533 . . Schedule Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

506 . . Schelde North America (Portable Pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

507. . . Schelde North America (Telescopic Pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

503 . . Spalding (NFHS official sponsor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

502 . . Spalding (volleyball product line) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

516 . . . Spike Volleyball (Ichiban volleyballs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

517 . . . Spike Volleyball (Matrix Zeus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

525. . . Sports Attack (Attack II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

524 . . . Sports Attack (Attack Volleyball Machine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

527. . . Sports Imports (Coaches Box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

526. . . Sports Imports (Vertec Jump Trainer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

528. . . Sports Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

518 . . . Volleyball Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

514 . . . Worldwide Sport Supply (Net Winder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

515 . . . Worldwide Sport Supply (Wave Lightning 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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119 . . . Aalco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC

103 . . . Active Ankle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

120 . . . Airborne Athletics (AirCAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC

109. . . Bison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

114 . . . California University of Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

115 . . . Cardinal Publishers Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

102 . . . College Coaches Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

107 . . . HighSchoolSports.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

118 . . . Jump Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

105. . . Kinesio USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

117 . . . Porter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

101 . . . Schelde North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

102 . . . SoloSpike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

112 . . . Spalding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

100 . . Spike Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC

106. . . Sports Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

104. . . Sports Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

108. . . Sports Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

111 . . . Volleyball ACE/TapRecorder (Dimensional Software) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

116 . . . Volleyball Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

110 . . . Worldwide Sport Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22


E X H I B I T O R S N A P S H O T S

What baseball coaches should know:EP Minerals has been the quality manu-facturer of PlayBall! for more than 15 years. With distribution across the world, the company is a reliable source for your infield conditioning needs.

Visit their booth to...learn more about the benefits and cost savings associated with using 100-per-cent diatomaceous earth PlayBall!, a permanent solution to other infield soil conditioners.

What’s new this year:New distribution channels will ensure availability of PlayBall! in all regions.

EP Minerals, LLC800-366-7607www.epminerals.com

Booth No. 336Circle No. 535

What baseball coaches should know:M.A.S.A. has everything from field main-tenance products to training aids. The company’s wide variety of products can meet any requirement while staying within your budget.

Visit their booth to...discover the latest in athletic equipment. M.A.S.A. is showing a wide variety of prod-ucts, and knowledgeable sales reps can answer any questions you may have.

What’s new this year:M.A.S.A. will have a booth featuring Osborne Innovative Products protective screens. Come see why Osborne protec-tive screens have been highly regarded by coaches as some of the most durable and versatile equipment available.

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

Booth Nos. 2200 & 2202Circle No. 536

What baseball coaches should know:Majestic Athletic is dedicated to perfor-mance on the diamond. Majestic is the on-field uniform for Major League Baseball and leading college programs.

Visit their booth to...experience the Majestic performance advantage. From innovative performance outerwear to Cool Base jerseys, you can see why players at the highest level trust Majestic.

What’s new this year:The Convertible Gamer sets the standard for baseball outerwear adaptability. This pullover incorporates stretch fabrics, performance technology, and reversible sleeves.

Majestic Athletic800-955-8555www.majesticathletic.com

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Free CatalogCall 800-238-6380Our top quality nets are custommade to your specifications.• Baseball Cages, Backstops, Pro- tector Nets & Pitching Machines• Golf Driving and Barrier Nets• Soccer and Tennis Nets• Lacrosse Backstop Nets, Windscreens and much more!

See our Web Page at: www.memphisnet.netOr e-mail us at: [email protected]

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What baseball coaches should know:MoJo Sports invented the world’s first pitching cage, which allows a person to practice pitching in a realistic environment by throwing to a batter and catcher.

Visit their booth to...test your arm—if you can hit the catcher’s mitt the most out of 10 pitches, Mojo Sports will donate $1,000 to the high school or college program of your choice.

What’s new this year:Mojo Sports has designed the catcher so you can control it from the mound without any electronics.

Mojo Sports661-822-5840www.mojopitchingcage.com

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What baseball coaches should know:National Sports Products, a division of Douglas Industries, has been a top manu-facturer and distributor of baseball prod-ucts for more than 40 years.

Visit their booth to...discover the company’s full product line, including batting tunnels and frames, protective screens, ballpark netting, wind-screens, protective padding, bases, field equipment, and much more.

What’s new this year:An extensive line of protective screens are available, including standard steel, deluxe steel, and heavy-duty aluminum models. Both steel protective screens are available in galvanized steel or a black polyester powder-coat finish.

National Sports Products, a Division of Douglas Sports Equipment

800-478-6497www.nationalsportsproducts.com


What baseball coaches should know:BamBooBat Co. offers school discounts for all team orders. The company manu-factures bamboo, ash, and maple bats, along with infield and outfield fungo bats.

Visit their booth to...view the full line of bamboo, maple, ash, and fungo bats. Ten team colors are avail-able.

What’s new this year:BamBooBat Co. has introduced the new Energize BamBooBat. It’s the most dura-ble bamboo bat on the market and comes with a one-year warranty.

BamBooBat Co.718-698-0775www.bamboobat.com


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What baseball coaches should know:ProGrass has created a synthetic turf sys-tem that plays at the same speed as natu-ral grass, has permanent inlaid lines, and can be used by baseball teams around the clock and in all kinds of weather.

Visit their booth to...learn about ProGrass baseball instal-lations at Troy University and Eastern Michigan University, and read a letter of recommendation from Bobby Pierce, Head Baseball Coach at Troy.

What’s new this year:ProGrass has modified the 40 Blend syn-thetic turf for baseball applications. This turf has the beauty of monofilament with the durability of parallel-slit fibers.

ProGrass, LLC866-270-6003www.prograssturf.com


What baseball coaches should know:Sports Attack engineers have more than 40 years of industry experience. Some of the winningest coaches at the college and professional levels contribute to the com-pany’s product designs.

Visit their booth to...learn about the unique three-wheel pitch-ing machines, the Hack Attack and Junior Hack Attack, and talk with experienced, professional reps.

What’s new this year:Get a first look at Sports Attack’s new E Hack Attack, which has all the exceptional features you expect, plus it’s programma-ble—you will be amazed at what it can do.

Sports Attack800-717-4251www.sportsattack.com

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What baseball coaches should know:Diamond Pro® professional groundskeeping products are used by thousands of profes-sional sports teams, schools, municipali-ties, and youth leagues across the country. Since 1989, Diamond Pro’s unique expand-ed shale and clay product has been used on baseball and softball fields regionally and across the country.

Visit their booth to...talk with several Major League groundskee-pers, who can answer your groundskeeping questions. At the booth, you’ll find Trevor Vance from the Kansas City Royals, Dennis Klein from the Texas Rangers, Nicole Sherry from the Baltimore Orioles, and Greg Elliott from the San Francisco Giants.

Diamond Pro/TXI800-228-2987www.diamondpro.com

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Zingbat866-ZINGBATwww.zingbat.com

Zingbat™ offers the Trainer Series product line. This economically priced version of the regular Pro Series Zingbat

is ideal for youth play-ers. The Trainer Series teaches batters basic swing mechanics. The Composite Zingbat Trainer is available in one length and weight (30 inches, 17 ounces), while the

aluminum Pro Series can be customized to meet your team’s specific length and weight requirements. Call today for a free instructional CD or video.

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California University of Pennsylvania866-595-6348www.cup.edu/go

California University of Pennsylvania has helped build the character and careers of its students for more

than 150 years. Cal U’s dedication to providing high-quality, in-demand

programs to its students con-tinues through the University’s Global Online 100-percent online programs

of study. Through an asynchronous for-mat, Global Online allows students the opportunity to complete coursework anytime, anywhere. All that’s required is a computer with Internet access. Go online for more information.

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DiGeronimo Aggregates888-593-0395www.digagg.com

Game-On is a sports field soil condi-tioner 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 par-

ticles. The Game-On product line also includes Game-On Red topdressing, Game-On warning track mix, and Game Dry drying agent. Game-On is avail-able both in bags and in bulk.

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Game-On hits a home run with Game-On Red topdressing. Game-On Red has a brick-red color and gives your field that professional finish-ing touch. It offers a more consistent bounce, and the deep red color allows your infielders to see the ball more easily. Game-On Red is available in bags and in bulk.

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Fuller Five888-749-2880www.fuller5.net

Go online to view Fuller Five Landscape Supply’s line of high-quality Diamond Dirt products. The company also offers

a variety of clay/sand blends for use as topdress-ing and in field build-up. While browsing, check out Fuller Five’s other product lines: golf sands, decorative stones, Fieldstone,

Flagstone, pavers, wall systems, mulch products, D-Drain, and ground cover materials. You can also call the com-pany for more information.

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Granada Pitching800-547-5032www.battingpractice.com

Granada baseball and softball pitch-ing machines offer a true pitch when

used both indoors and outdoors. No nets are needed. The Granada system has been proven to increase a batter’s hitting on the field and in laboratory testing. Good batting practice should include at least 200 cuts a day without fear of the ball. Aggressive hitters will get 1,000 or more cuts a day. Granada has been improving hitting for more than 40 years.

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Heying Co.712-756-8847www.infield-drag.com

The PR72 Pro Groomer™ Infield Drag levels infields, warning tracks, granular running tracks, and more by cutting off high spots and filling in low areas. It keeps infields level, well-groomed, and in safe playing condition. It can be used to mix in new material or to break up hard, compacted surfaces. The

PR72 Pro Groomer saves labor, reduces water puddling, removes weeds,

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Jump Stretch, Inc.800-344-3539www.jumpstretch.com

The Strong Fireout Station provides 50 to 500 pounds of resistance and is ideal for helping athletes learn to play lower, longer. This station, which is excellent for improving players’ first two steps after the ball’s in play, consists of two rows of four Strong Bands that

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Pro’s Choice sports field products is proud to have Pro Red topdressing on its all-star roster. This infield topdress-ing boasts the company’s deepest red color, which will give your fields the look you want and the conditioning you

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Muhl Tech888-766-8772www.muhltech.com

Want to give your hitters instant feedback? Look no further than the Advanced Skills Tee (AST). The tee of choice for more than 3,000 high school and college programs, the AST’s unique forward arm design and out-side barrier give instant visual and physical feed-back. Eliminate casting, looping bats, and dropping shoulders with this por-table and extremely durable batting tee. It comes with a two-year warranty.

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Hitting for power? Try the Power Bag from Muhl Tech. It was designed to

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Pro Mound® Red is the latest addition to the Pro’s Choice roster. This premi-um mound clay boasts a deep red color

and offers many of the same benefits for mounds and batter’s boxes as Pro Mound packing clay. It bonds to form a solid sub-surface that allows players to dig in and establish footing without leaving holes, and it will hold up sea-son after season.

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

Old Hickory Bat Co. manu-facturers the highest grade and hardest maple, birch, and ash bats on the mar-ket. They’re available in your choice of model, length, and color, and can be personalized with your name on the barrel. Old Hickory’s Pro Elite gloves, available in 10 models for 2009, and batting gloves have every part of your game covered. Old Hickory is approved at every level of play. Team and league pricing is available.

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PIK Products, LLC877-845-7845www.pikproducts.com

Safely develop proper throwing muscles for a stronger and more accurate throwing arm with the Arm Strong. Its patented Real Feel rotating ball han-dle com-bined with the light, medium, or heavy resistance tubes will help strengthen the proper muscle groups. As a mechanics trainer, the Real Feel teaches proper full arm-circle throwing mechanics and provides instant error feedback. Use it indoors or outdoors to warm up before or during games.

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RevFire Corp.866-414-3040www.revfire.com

A strong breaking ball—some pitch-ers have it, some don’t. Others are inconsistent. RevFire measures pitch spin rate, enabling informed and focused atten-tion by pitching coaches and providing objec-tive feedback to pitchers. College coaches initially find a wide range among their pitchers’ ability to impart spin, whether it be for generating move-

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TeamPacks.com877-302-0548www.teampacks.com

TeamPacks.com offers sports programs quality uniforms and practice wear. For baseball and softball programs, TeamPacks offers the Home Run Pack, which includes one hooded sweatshirt (two-color print), one performance batting practice top (two-color print and number), one two-color print T-shirt, one two-color print pair of sweatpants, a pro-mesh short (one-color print, seven- or nine-inch inseam), and one long-sleeve mock (two-color print). This six-item package costs only $75—with no art fees. Turnaround time is two weeks, and custom packages are available.

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Wizard Sports Equipment888-964-5425www.wizardsports.com

Wizard Custom Bags are some of the most durable and affordable bat and equipment bags on the market. They are manu-factured in the U.S. and built to last, with heavy-duty 600D nylon featuring a PVC backing. You will not find a better-quality bat bag at a better price. All bags are made in your team colors and decorated to include your team name, player number, and logo.

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BetterBaseball800-997-4233www.betterbaseball.com

BetterBaseball is a total baseball sup-ply house, specializing in nets and bat-ting cages that are custom-cut to any size you want. The company provides quick, friendly cus-tomer service. BetterBaseball supplies everything, including bases, plates, mounds, gear, and hardware. All team equipment needs can be found easily online, or you can call the company toll-free for more product information.

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Soft Touch Bases866-544-2077www.softtouchbases.com

Soft Touch “progressive release” bases are designed to flex and absorb energy as a player slides into the base. In

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BaseballTips.com800-487-7432 www.baseballtips.com

Call BaseballTips.com’s pro and school division from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST and discuss your team’s needs with real coaches and seasoned ball-field experts. BaseballTips.com offers you a choice of manufacturers on a wide variety of products. The company has 32 pitching machines, 14 batting cages, and more than 95 of the newest and most unique training aids, plus field goods and custom nets, screens, covers, and Pro Style fixed, portable, and rolling batting cages. Enjoy great prices on 2009 MLB radar guns, wood bats, and more than 200 videos and books of instruction. BaseballTips.com has been an active ABCA member since 1999.

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Call BaseballTips.com to discuss your ideas and plans for improving your ballfield, dugouts, or indoor facility. The company works every day on these complex issues, and creates cus-tom netting, turf solutions, and more for practice applications and complete infields. Call to find out how BaseballTips.com can help with your indoor facilities. The call is free, and knowledgeable staff members are there to speak with you and address your immediate needs.

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The Coaches Clipboard on HighSchoolSports.net has free tools for coaches to showcase their teams. Coaches can save time with these online scheduling solutions. Enter complete baseball stats and scores; add, post-

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DiamondTurfwww.diamondturf.net

Supreme DiamondTurf 36 is designed to withstand pivoting steel spikes for optimum performance and outstanding durability. Its monofilament polypro-

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Unique Sports Products, Inc.800-554-3707www.hotglove.com

As most baseball players know, a broken-in glove is vital. Until now, most players

dreaded the lengthy break-in process needed to soften a glove. Hot Glove heat treatment uses a patented foam that is rapidly absorbed deep into the fibers of the glove when exposed to heat. You then shape the glove to your exact needs and it’s game-ready in less than 10 minutes.

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The baseball field at the LaPlata County (Colo.) Fairgrounds features a Universal Sports Lighting system that maintains 50 footcandles of light in the infield and 30 footcandles in the

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Draz Athletics877-382-6152www.drazathletics.com

The Weighted Agility Gloves (WAG™) are the ultimate hand, finger, wrist, and forearm training tool. This Finger

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Reebok Baseball has introduced the Vector O Series of baseball bats in -3 (adult), -8.5 (senior league), and -11 (youth) weight-to-length ratios. The new O-Technology, which can enhance the efficiency of a hitter’s swing, launched for retail on Nov. 1, 2008.

What is the O-Technology used in Reebok’s newest baseball bats?

Each Vector O baseball bat consists of O-Technology, a pure aerodynamics concept that is very simple, yet tech-nologically advanced, and never before thought possible in a baseball bat. Engineered into the composite handle section are three strategically placed O-Ports, which can reduce drag when the bat is swung.

How can this technology help hitters?

With the Vector O, hitters can experience a faster swing speed because they are

able to get their hands through the hitting zone

quickly, which is a critical par t of hitting. Maximizing the efficiency of a hitter’s swing can determine how far the ball travels.

What kind of aerodynamic testing has been done to show that the O-Ports can reduce drag on a hitter’s swing?

Through testing and computer modeling at an independent laboratory, we can see the reduction in drag (as shown in the diagram at left) through significant air flow lines that are visible around the bat shaft. In a comparison chart, our Vector O-Bat was tested against the leading competitor’s bat—note how thick the air flow lines are around the competitor’s bat handle versus the Vector O handle. In addition, note the

lack of turbulence behind the Vector O, which shows the bat handle cutting through the air more efficiently than the competitor’s bat handle.

Why do you believe this product will be successful?

Three reasons: First, this bat has vis-ible technology that the consumer can relate to. It’s not “my alloy is stronger than yours” or “my sweet spot is bigger than yours,” which the typical consumer cannot see, test for easily, or under-stand completely. The three O-Ports are real, and aerodynamics is a simple concept to grasp.

Second, the O-Technology is patent-pending and protected

by law. No other bat manufacturer can employ this technology. It totally differentiates us from everyone else and is not a one-hit wonder, as several platforms off this basic design are being developed for many years of new introductions.

Third, it’s a technology that really can work to enhance the efficiency of a hitter’s swing. It’s not just smoke and mirrors like other bat marketing stories that you hear year in and year out.

Where did the technology originate?

Reebok has partnered with Prince Sports, Inc., headquartered in Bordentown, N.J., to bring this technol-ogy to baseball bats, hockey sticks, and lacrosse handles. Prince first intro-duced the O-Technology in tennis rack-ets and now has a full line of tennis rackets engineered with this technology.

The following are trademarks of Reebok International Limited: Reebok and Vector.The following are trademarks of Prince Sports, Inc.: O-Technology and O.

Bringing Game-Changing O-Technology to the

Forefront in Baseball, Hockey, and Lacrosse

Reebok1895 J.W. Foster Blvd.Canton, MA 02021888-898-9028 Fax: 781-401-4052www.reebok.com

John Loiars is Reebok’s Research & Development Director for Equipment

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