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New Trier Trevian Pony Baseball
2014 Travel Program Overview
September 29, 2013
Why NT Trevian Pony Baseball
• Introduction – Board Members
• History of NTTP Baseball
• Belief in community-based baseball programs
– Emphasis on developing the player
– To make HS team or at least have confidence to try
out
Why NT Trevian Pony Baseball
• Field as many “competitive” teams as we can
– 9 teams in 2013 (can change annually)
– Historically very successful
• 14A, 14B, 13B champs in 2013
• 14A, 13A champs in 2012
– NTTP enters 2 A teams (A1, A2) and two equal B
teams
• Intense, but not overbearing program to the
exclusion of other activities and sports
Our Goals
• Provide clear choices for parents and players.
• Develop greater appreciation for the game.
• High level player development and baseball IQ.
• Select players on principles of merit.
• Keep them playing ball.
• Fun, enjoyable experience.
NTTP Program
• Evolved into full-year program
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Fall Ball: New competitive fall league this year
Tryouts in October (travel groups selected)
Travel winter skills and conditioning
Spring pre-season: practices and early tourney
In-season tournaments
• 3 per team
• 14A to Omaha
– LSFBL season and playoff week
• Baseball operations oversight
2014 Try-Out Process
• Multi-community input and evaluators.
• Two day evaluation process at all levels.
• Focus on player fundamentals: hitting, fielding,
pitching, catching, speed, throwing and baseball
IQ.
• Two age pools will be created
• Winter workouts will assist in player placement
Tryout Skills Evaluated
• INFIELD:
Strength of Arm, Accuracy, Fielding, Range
• OUTFIELD:
Strength of Arm, Accuracy, Fielding, Range
• HITTING:
Balance, Contact, Power, Hands
• PITCHING:
Velocity, Command
• CATCHING: Stance, Receiving, Blocking, Arm Strength
• OTHERS:
Speed, Hustle, Listening, Baseball IQ
Commitment Policy
• Commitment period starts with practices in early
May (concurrent with house league), an early
tournament and ends with completion of LSFBL
tournament.
• 100% participation is expected for all practices,
league games and tournaments
Commitment Policy
• The rules are simple ...
– If you miss due to illness or injury, expect to bat last
and play minimum innings next game, but coach has
some discretion with board approval
– If you miss a game for any other reason, you will not
play in the next game. Player is expected to be on
bench supporting team
– For example, if you leave for a weekend getaway and
miss two games, you will sit for two games.
Winter Workouts
• Optional program for players selected to a travel
team
• Weekday session focuses on skills development
• Weekend session focuses on training and
conditioning
• Approximate dates are mid January to end of
March
Spring House League
• NTTP players must play spring house league
• All/most NTTP players will play in Pony A
house league
• Pony A is a very competitive league comprised
of travel-level teams from Glencoe, Wilmette,
Ken-Win, Glenview, Highland Park and
Evanston.
• Spring house starts first or second week of April
and runs through second weekend of June
Summer Baseball
13U Tournaments
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July (or
thereabouts)
• 1 additional
14U Tournaments
• Memorial Day
• Omaha, College World
Series
• 1 additional
13U Summer Camp
• All teams will play in the LSFBL Summer Travel league
• Travel season ends with LSFBL Championship, Sunday July 27
2014 Team Selection
• Scoring and rating aligned with NTHS methods
• Players will be selected into 2 age pools
announced late October/early November
• A non-refundable $350 deposit is required upon
selection to a travel team.
• Winter workouts allow greater insight
• Winter workouts not mandatory but
recommended
• Final team placement in late January or early
February
Additional Spring Games
• Current plan is to enter A teams into one preMemorial day tournament.
• We are considering a pooled team entry for B
teams.
Communication
• Each team is assigned a board member liaison.
• Each team will volunteer a “team parent” to assist in
the coordination of team communication,
transportation, etc.
• Clear, open communication with the NTTPB Board.
• Board liaison meetings with players, parents, and
coaches.
Calendar & Fees
Activity
Dates
Fees
Mandatory
Tryouts
Oct 19-21
$35
Yes
Winter Workouts
Jan – Mar
~ $350
No
Spring House League
April – June
Varies by house league
Yes
Summer Travel
April – July
13 A’s: ~ $950
14 A’s: ~ $1,100
B Teams:~$900
Yes
13 Summer Camp
June
~$225
No
NTTP Coaches
• Solid baseball credentials
• Veteran group
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2 current HS coaches
2 current college coaches
2 played college and several years as youth coach
3 still playing college
• Excellent coaches/outstanding young men
Wrap Up
• Thank you for attending
• Q&A
Governing Structure
• Founded as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2008.
• 9 board members, 3 from each house league board
Role
Name
Community
President
Steve Berceau
Wilmette
Vice President
Paul Gallo
NT Youth
Secretary
Ed Franczek
Glencoe-NTY
Treasurer
Bob Brown
Wilmette
Other board members:
Tom Burr (At Large/Glencoe), John Kann (Wilmette), Jim Robinson and Doug
Grant (NT Youth)
• Senior Coaches: Matt Lafontaine, Chris Beacom
• Program Advisor: Pete Drevline, NT Assistant Varsity Coach
NTTP Cost Structure
Administrative
7%
Uniforms &
Equipment
10%
Umpires & Fields
15%
League &
Tournament Fees
17%
Coaching
51%