2012 Season High School Teams August 21, 2011

Program Management

Nelson Gord Owner of PlayBall USA Founder of the Illinois Indians Varsity Baseball Coach – Notre Dame College Prep Director of Player Development – Illinois Indians

 Coach recruitment and selection  Player recruitment, selection and development programs  College recruitment programs

Jeff Coggin – Executive Director of the Illinois Indians Board

 The Indians are a 501C3 non-profit which is managed by its Board.  Board is responsible for administrative management  PlayBall USA is a supplier of baseball services to the Illinois Indians.

 Indians Board of Directors made up of parent volunteers

Why Play for the Indians?

Partnership with PlayBall USA

 All players receive PlayBall USA membership including unlimited access to all facility assets     Program starts in November with twice weekly practices  Practices continue through February, 14 weeks, 28 total practices  Training time devoted to all baseball skills plus strength and conditioning PlayBall USA Head Coach assigned to each team  High School coaches are experienced, accomplished coaches PlayBall USA college placement program  140 Indians or PlayBall USA affiliated high school players have gone on to play at the college level Supplemental training opportunities through PlayBall USA  Individual training lessons  Strength and conditioning programs

PlayBall USA New Facility

New Facility

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

PlayBall USA New Facility

New Facility

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

September/October

 PBUSA Operations from OCC  Group Training  Utilize OCC Facility  Ryno Strength in current location

2012 Indians Program

2012 Coaching Staff

14u Tribe Select – Matt Mahay, Cory Lapinski 15u & 16u Indians (with TRIBE Select program) – Nelson Gord, Joe Pauley, Nate Hart, Beesan Hryckewicz, Mike Nilles 15u/16u Tribe Select Manager – Nelson Gord 18u Indians – Ryan Morrison, Ty Rubio

Tribe Select Program

 Most talented players   Team focused on winning “Best 9” Approach

Year Timeline

August / September

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

October

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

November through February

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

Year Timeline

March 1 – May 31

   Players go to High School teams No Indians activities 14u Tribe Select continues practicing in March  April season opening, MSBL Elite league

June 1 – August 5th

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

Uniforms and Equipment

Uniform and equipment costs are in addition to Indians player fees

 Budget $200 to $300 for required uniforms and equipment

Indians players are required to:

  Wear complete team uniforms and use required equipment PlayBall USA discounts  Returning players can use previous year uniforms/equipment

Financial Information

Player fees

all fees are cash discount price    15u - $1,800 16u - $1700 18u - $1,500  14u Tribe Select - $1,975  $350 initial payment to secure roster spot  Remaining amount split in to equal monthly payments over 8 months starting October 1 and ending on May 1  Details on payment contract  Each player required to sell one $150 sponsorship by February 1  There are no refunds of any kind for any reason

Financial Information

Where the money goes:

30% Coaches (Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Off Season coaching) 20% Tournament and league entry fees 35% PlayBall USA membership and facility rental (clinics and practices) 5% Umpires and field rentals 10% Administrative expenses

Financial Information

Items not covered in Indians player fees:

   All uniform items and baseball equipment Personal training lessons – purchased separately from PlayBall USA Tournament gate fees – charged either to the team or individually  Travel expenses for out of town tournaments  Players stay with coach to strengthen team unity and save money  Typical hotel fee $150 for weekend tournament  Parent hotel costs additional

Thank You

Questions?

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