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CONTENTS Coaching ManagementBaseball Edition2010 ABCA Convention Issue

Vol. XVII, No. 12

Convention Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2The ABCA Convention heads to Dallas, Jan. 7-10. Highlights of the convention will include four individuals being inducted in the ABCA Hall of Fame as well as presentations of the ABCA/Wilson Lefty Gomez Award, Assistant Coach of the Year Award, and Honors Awards.

Clinic Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9This year’s list of clinic speakers includes Paul Mainieri, Louisiana State University; Mark Johnson, Sam Houston State University; Dana Cavalea, New York Yankees; and Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan.

List of Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13See which companies are exhibiting in the convention hall.

Products on Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27A look at the items that suppliers will be displaying at their booths.

Exhibitor Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34A closer look at some of the companies showing their wares in Dallas.

New Products Debuting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Check out some of the hot new products making their debut in Dallas.

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On the Cover: Rudy Garbalosa, Head Coach at Lynn University, was named the ABCA/Diamond 2009 NCAA II Division Coach of the Year after leading the Fighting Knights to their first national baseball title.

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The American Baseball Coaches Associa-tion (ABCA) heads to the great South-west for its 65th annual convention as the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas will play host to more than 3,500 coaches Jan. 7-10. Committee and division meetings open the convention on Thursday, Jan. 7, the same day the exhibit hall opens.

Clinic sessions begin Friday, Jan. 8. ABCA Second Vice-President Tim Mead has arranged an outstanding speaker lineup for the coaching clinics, including Paul Mainieri, Louisiana State University; Mark Johnson, Sam Houston State Uni-versity; Dana Cavalea, New York Yan-kees; Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan; former major leaguers Tommy John and Buddy Biancalana; 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, batting and pitching machines, and many new products being displayed for the first time. Other convention high-lights include the Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet on Friday, Jan. 8, at 6 p.m. and the Honors Luncheon on Sat-urday, Jan. 9, at 12:15 p.m.

Hall of Fame Welcomes Four New MembersThe ABCA welcomes four new mem-bers into its Hall of Fame as the Class of 2010: Terry Ayers, Fenton High School in Bensenville, Ill.; Mike Gillespie, Uni-versity of California-Irvine, University of Southern California, and College of the Canyons; Bob Milano, University of California; and Jim Stone, University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Biographies of the four inductees follow.

Terry Ayers has dedicated his life to coaching, enjoying great success at the high school and AAU levels. After graduating from Western Michigan University in 1966, where he played for ABCA Hall of Fame Coach Charlie Maher, Ayers received his Master of Arts degree from Northwestern Uni-versity in 1970 and was a graduate assistant with the football team. His high school coaching career began in 1972 as Head Baseball Coach at Fen-

ton High School in Bensenville, Ill., where he had a record of 334-231

before retiring in 1989. After Fenton, Ayers coached AAU baseball, tak-ing teams to the national tournament three times and compil-ing a 198-79 record. His internation-al coaching experience includes the

Pan American Games and time with several teams in Europe.

In 1990, Ayers became the Regional Director for the Doyle Baseball School. As regional director, he was the lead instructor at hundreds of baseball schools for players and coaches, giving coaching seminars in Michigan, Wiscon-sin, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois. He is a member of the Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago, where he serves as secretary and is on the Board of Directors. He also co-chairs the club’s annual Showcase. In 2009, he received the Pitch and Hit Club’s Charlie Hum Service Award for contributions to the community in baseball.

Ayers has spoken at several state coach-es clinics in Illinois, Iowa, and Oklahoma, as well as the National Baseball Coaches Clinic in 1999 and the ABCA Clinic in 2001. An attendee at every ABCA clinic since 1973, he served 21 years on the ABCA Hall of Fame Committee and five on the Exhibitors Committee.

In 1999, Ayers was elected to the Illi-nois High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He received the Len DiForte Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998.

In 2006, Ayers came out of retirement after his son finished playing college baseball at the University of Louisville. He is currently the volunteer assistant pitching coach at St. Charles (Ill.) North High School, helping the team win a conference championship in 2007 as

well as regional championships in 2007 and 2008.

A college head coach for nearly three decades, Mike Gillespie continues to

be one of the top collegiate coaches in the country. In only two years at the helm at the University of California-Irvine, he has led the Ant-eaters into uncharted ter-ritory. In 2009, UC-Irvine was the consensus No. 1 team in

the nation and was awarded a No. 6 national seed in the NCAA tournament. Making its fourth consecutive postsea-son appearance, UC-Irvine served as a regional host for the first time in the program’s history.

Under Gillespie’s leadership, the Ant-eaters won their first ever Big West Conference title in 2009, claiming the championship with a 22-2 mark in league play and posting the Big West’s second-highest win percentage at .916. The Anteaters were a perfect 12-0 at home in conference action and recorded their third straight 40-win sea-son, finishing at 45-15 and posting the program’s second-highest number of victories since becoming a Division I program in 1977-78. At the conclusion of the regular season, a school-record 10 Anteaters were honored on the Big West All-Conference teams, and Gillespie was voted Conference Coach of the Year, his fifth such honor.

Gillespie, who took over the reins of the UC-Irvine program in the fall of 2007, continues to add to his storied career. At the beginning of the 2009 season, he ranked 24th in victories among active coaches at the Division I level, Gillespie now owns an 850-504-2 mark and a .627 winning percentage.

Gillespie’s coaching log includes a 20-year career at the University of South-ern California, where he guided the

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One of college baseball’s most esteemed coaches, Bob Milano retired in 1999 as the most successful baseball

coach at the University of California with 688 career vic-tories. Head coach for 22 years of his 29 years in the Cal baseball program, Mila-no’s coaching career included three College World Series appearanc-es, a stint as

head coach of the 1997 United States National Team, and a gold medal as an assistant coach for the U.S. National Team at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

There was little Milano did not accom-plish in college baseball. During his time as head coach of the Golden Bears (1978-1999), Milano led his team to College World Series appearances in 1980, 1988, and 1992; six NCAA Regional appearances (1980, 1985, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1995) and a Pac-10 Southern Division title in 1980—the same year the team placed third at the College World Series.

Milano concluded his coaching career with a 688-644-4 record, including Pac-10 Conference Southern Division Co-Coach of the Year awards in 1980 and 1992. The veteran coach mentored 15 All-Americans and 49 all-conference selections during his head coaching career at Cal, including National Fresh-man of the Year Xavier Nady in 1998.

In 1987, Milano was the head coach of the USA National Baseball Team that placed fourth at the Intercontinental Cup in Barcelona, Spain, and included former Cal players Brian Oliver and Jason Hill on the roster. He was also an assistant athletic director at Cal from

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Trojans to 15 postseason appearances, four College World Series appearances (1995, 1998, 2000, and 2001), and a national title in 1998, when Gillespie was named National Coach of the Year by Collegiate Baseball and the ABCA.

Gillespie posted a 763-471-2 (.618) record during his tenure at USC, produc-ing 28 major league players, including five who were voted to the All-Star Game roster in 2003 (Mark Prior, Barry Zito, Aaron Boone, Bret Boone, and Geoff Jenkins). His reign at USC began in 1987, and in just his second season, he guided the Trojans to the West Regional, falling just one game shy of the College World Series. USC then made four consecutive regional appearances, including winning the conference title in 1991.

Starting in 1993, Gillespie led USC to an impressive 10 consecutive postsea-son appearances that included back-to-back College World Series appearances in 2000 and 2001, marking the first time USC accomplished the feat since 1973 and 1974. His teams won five Pacific-10 Conference titles, and he garnered Pac-10 Coach of the Year honors four times (1991, 1995, 1996, 2002) and West Regional Coach of the Year accolades twice (1996 and 1998) from the ABCA.

In 2000, Gillespie directed his talents to the USA Baseball National team, lead-ing the squad to a 27-3-1 record and posting the highest winning percentage (.900) in history until the mark was sur-passed by the 2003 team. The national team reeled off a 21-game unbeaten streak at the end of the season, includ-ing the Haarlem Honkbal Week champi-onship in the Netherlands, where Team USA captured the crown with an 8-5 win over Cuba. For his efforts, Gillespie was nominated by the United States Olym-pic Committee as the Baseball Coach of the Year. It was his second stint with USA Baseball, having served as an assistant coach on the 1997 USA team.

He is one of only two men (along with Arizona’s Jerry Kindall) to both play for and coach an NCAA-championship baseball team. He was the left fielder for USC’s 1961 national championship squad and coached the 1998 team to the program’s 12th title.

Before coaching at USC, Gillespie coached at the College of the Can-yons where he built the program from scratch. In his 16 seasons at Canyons, Gillespie compiled a 418-165 (.717) record and won 11 Mountain Valley Conference championships, including six consecutive from 1981-1986. He captured three state titles and twice fin-ished as the California runner-up.

2010 ABCA Convention Schedule

Thursday, January 7

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

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

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

Friday, January 8

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. – 9:30 p.m. Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet

Saturday, January 9

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

Sunday, January 10

8:15 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Clinics

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1974-1978 and a member of the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee from 1990-1996.

In all, he spent 29 years directly associ-ated with the Cal baseball family (1960-1961 as a player; 1962-1963 as a var-sity assistant; 1974-1977 as an assistant coach). On March 19, 1994, Milano became the winningest coach in Cal baseball history, surpassing Clint Evans’s mark of 547-256 (1930-1954) when his Bears defeated Arizona, 15-6, at Evans Diamond. The Cal athletic department went on to honor Milano on April 17, 1994, which was designated “Bob Mila-no Day.” Another crowning moment for the veteran coach came in 2003 when he became only the fourth person in Cal baseball history to have his game jersey (No. 7) retired.

It is fitting that Milano should be the school’s most successful baseball coach, as he has not only produced results on the diamond, but has also worked hard to cultivate the Cal baseball family. He began every year with the annual Cal Baseball Alumni Game, followed by the season-opening banquet that often featured past and present Major League stars.

A list of professional players who have passed through Cal baseball under Mila-no include Rod Booker, Bob Melvin, Lance Blankenship, Chuck Cary, Chuck Hensley, Jerry Goff, Jeff Kent, Kevin Maas, Darren Lewis, Mike Cather, Geoff Blum, Ryan Drese, Tyler Walker, and Xavi-er Nady. A native of the Bay Area, Milano was born in Oakdale, Cal., and raised in Oakland. He attended Bishop O’Dowd High School before coming to Cal.

In 2003, Jim Stone capped his 37th and final year at the helm of the UMass-Lowell baseball team, finishing with a career record 801-393-7 (.667). During his tenure, Stone was named the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Associa-tion (NEIBA) Division II Coach of the Year nine times and earned Northeast Region Coach of the Year honors five times.

Since 1976, 21 of Stone’s teams gar-nered postseason berths, including the 2001 and 2002 squads, which advanced to the Division II College World Series, the latter advancing to the semifinal round. Over his last 22 seasons, the River Hawks won 20 games each year and 30 games seven times. UML also earned NCAA Tournament berths in 14

seasons, including each of Stone’s last seven years.

In addition to earning NEIBA Coach of the Year honors, Stone was also named the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Coach of the Year six times and Northeast-10 Conference Coach of the Year in 2003. In 1991, Stone was hon-ored with the Jack Butterfield Award—

presented to an active coach for his contri-butions to New England base-ball—by the NEIBA.

A 1960 gradu-ate of Spring-field College, Stone played on Springfield’s 1958 NCAA East Coast Col-lege Division championship

team and captained the 1960 team for coach Archie Allen, also an ABCA Hall of Fame member. He began his coach-ing career at Tilton-Northfield (N.H.)

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High School in 1960 and moved to Mascoma (N.H.) Regional High School in 1963 before coming to what was then known as Lowell Technological Institute in 1965.

Many of Stone’s former players have moved on to sign professional contracts, including 1987 National League Gold Glove winner Mike LaValliere (1979- 1981). In 2002, catcher Matt Tupman was drafted in the ninth round by Kansas City and is playing with the Royals’ AAA affiliate Omaha. Former standout Billy Moloney (1978) is currently a pitching coach in the Tampa Bay Rays system in Port Charlotte, Fla. Additionally, former shortstop Marc Deschenes was drafted in the 20th round by Cleveland in 1995 and ascended to the AA Portland Sea Dogs and the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox as a pitcher in 2005 and 2006.

Throughout his career, Stone has given plenty back to the sport, having served as President of NEIBA. He also served as the Chair of the Exhibitors Com-mittee for the ABCA Convention from 1992 to 2008, and spent many years as a member of the ABCA All-America Committee and the NCAA Northeast

Region Advisory Committee. Stone was inducted into the UMass-Lowell Hall of Fame in Nov. 2003.

ABCA/Wilson Lefty Gomez Award Goes to Charlie GreeneThe ABCA/Wilson Lefty Gomez Award is one of the most prestigious in all of

amateur base-ball. Named after the great Lefty Gomez, this award is presented by the Ameri-can Baseball Coaches Asso-ciation each year to an indi-vidual who has distinguished himself amongst his peers and has

contributed significantly to the game of baseball locally, nationally, and interna-tionally. This year’s recipient is Charlie

Greene, former Head Coach at Miami Dade College.

Greene started the baseball program at Miami Dade and guided the team for 28 seasons. He recorded six seasons of 40 or more wins, seven conference champion-ships, three state titles, and one national championship (1981). He has also spent more than 10 summers working in profes-sional baseball as a pitching coach.

Greene was the first Junior College coach to serve as ABCA President (1990) and the first appointed Head Coach of Team USA (1989). He is a member of the ABCA Board of Directors, where he serves on the Veterans Hall of Fame Committee and is pursuing measures to curtail throwing injuries.

Two of his former players were selected as the top amateur player in the country. Orlando Gonzalez won the prestigious Lefty Gomez Plate in 1974 and Alex Fer-nandez claimed the Golden Spikes Award in 1990. Twenty-six of his players at Miami Dade reached the major leagues includ-ing his son, Charlie Greene Jr.

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Clinic Speakers & Topics

Friday, January 88:15–8:30 Welcome & Introduction to Clinic Format

8:30–9:10 “It Takes People to Win Championships” Paul Mainieri, Louisiana State University

9:10–9:45 “Coaching Ethics” Mark Johnson, Sam Houston State University

9:45–10:25 “Blending—The Art of Improving or Enhancing the Rate in Which Movement Patterns Transfer from Our Practice, Training or Drill to Game Time”

Ron Wolforth, Pitching Central & Brent Strom, St. Louis Cardinals

10:25–11:05 “Consistency of Performance—Learning to be Comfortable While Being Uncomfortable”

Ken Ravizza, Cal State Fullerton

11:05–11:45 “Wall Ball” John Cohen, Mississippi State University

11:45–12:15 “Pitching Mechanics—Old Versus New School” Scott Manahan, Hamilton Township High School, Columbus, Ohio

12:15–12:45 “Give Your Team Offense a Tuneup” Tom Collins, Stony Point High School, Round Rock, Texas

12:45–1:25 “Building a Winning Baseball Program” Marty Paulsen, Fond du Lac (Wis.) High School & Mark Fuller, Cumberland (Wis.) High School

1:25–2:05 “An Offensive Game Plan” Greg Guilliams & Todd Guilliams, Valdosta State University

2:05–2:45 “Catching Skills and Drills” Scott Stricklin, Kent State University

2:45–3:25 “Stealing the Big Inning” Jason Stein, Eastern Kentucky University

3:25–4:05 “Wooster Hitting—Same Stuff, Different Angle” Tim Pettorini, College of Wooster

4:05–4:45 “The Modern Day Baseball Player—Trends, Issues, and Performance Training”

Dana Cavalea, New York Yankees

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

Saturday, January 98:30–9:10 “Psychology of Coaching” Sam Riggleman, Spring Arbor University

9:10–9:50 “A Key Component in Reducing Youth Arm Injuries: Coaching Interventions”

Ron Johnson, Gulf Coast Rehabilitation

9:50–10:40 Panel Discussion: “Exploring the ABCA Code of Ethics” Gordie Gillespie, St. Francis University; Jerry Kindall, Retired, University of Arizona; Paul Mainieri, Louisiana State University; Paul Twenge, Minnetonka (Minn.) High School

10:40–11:10 To be announced Nolan Ryan, Hall of Fame Pitcher & Texas Rangers President

11:10–11:50 “Infield Play—Daily Infield Drills” Jeff Willis, Louisiana State University-Eunice

12:15–2:00 ABCA Honors Luncheon

2:00–2:40 “Baseball Coach—Are You Leaving a Legacy or Just a Job Vacancy?”

Steve Foster, Kansas City Royals

2:40–3:20 “Preparing Hitters in ‘Practice’” Rudy Garbalosa, Lynn University

3:20–4:00 “Keys to Success” Tommy John, Former MLB All-Star Pitcher

4:00–5:20 “Mental Skills and Toughness Training for the 21st Century Athlete”

Spencer Wood, Icebox Athlete

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

Sunday, January 108:30–9:10 “Good Coaches—Greater Men” Jason Marshall, University of Texas at San Antonio

9:10–9:50 “Positional Hitting” Jaimie Cevallos, The Swing Mechanic

9:50–10:30 “What Goes on in the Brain of a .330 Hitter and 20-Game Winner Pitcher”

Buddy Biancalana, Perfect Mind/Perfect Motion Sports

10:30–11:10 “Coaching the Mental Game” Aaron Weintraub, Mental Skills Coach

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Honors LuncheonEach year, the Honors Luncheon is one of the convention highlights since it allows the American Baseball Coaches

Association to pay tribute to some very spe-cial people. This year is no exception.

Three outstand-ing individuals will receive the ABCA Honor Award. Dray-ton McLane is the President and CEO of the Houston Astros,

which he has owned since 1993. The Astros have been one of Major League Baseball’s leading franchises in his tenure, reaching the post season six times while winning four division championships, and one National League Championship. A 1995 inductee into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame, McLane enjoyed a very suc-cessful business career before buying the Astros, building the grocery distribu-

tion business founded by his grandfather into a multi-bil-lion dollar cor-poration.

A 1999 induct-ee into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Nolan Ryan enjoyed great suc-cess on the mound dur-ing his 27-year career, setting

major league records with 5,714 strike outs and seven no-hitters. Currently the President of the Texas Rangers, Ryan is also the lead owner of a pair of minor

league teams, the Corpus Christi Hooks and the Round Rock Express.

Jim Sundberg was a three-time all-star and won six Gold Gloves as a catcher for five major league teams over 16 seasons.

An All-Ameri-can catcher at the University of Iowa, Sun-dberg now serves as Senior Executive Vice-President for Communica-tions and Pub-lic Relations for the Texas Rang-ers.

Any ABCA member may nominate an

individual for the Honor Award. The Nominating/Awards Committee then reviews the nominations and selects indi-viduals to receive this award. Past recipi-ents include former President George H. W. Bush, John Grisham, Dick Enberg, Sparky Anderson, Sandy Alderson, Cal Ripken, Jr., Terry Francona, Michael

Nolan Ryan

Jim Sundberg

Drayton McLane

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Josephson, Bruce Brown, Dale Pet-roskey, Joe Garagiola, Jr., and former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert.

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

Virginia’s McMullan Named Top AssistantKevin McMullan of the University of Virginia has been selected the ABCA/Baseball America Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach McMullan is in his seventh year at Virginia and fourth as Associate Head Coach. He serves as the Cavaliers’ recruiting coordinator and hitting coach and works defensively with the infield-ers and catchers.

McMullan is known as one of the top recruiters and developers of players in the country. He has helped guide Vir-ginia to 265 wins in his six seasons—an average of 44 wins per season. Virginia also has earned six consecu-tive NCAA tournament appearances as well as three number-one seeds.

The 2009 team made the Cavaliers’ first appearance in the College World Series. McMullan has also coached at

East Carolina, St. John’s, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

The criteria for the award were established by the ABCA and Baseball Amer-ica and involve all aspects of coach-ing. Coach-ing expertise, recruiting, loy-

alty to the program, and respect for the players and the game are all considered in the selection process.

Coach McMullan will receive the Assis-tant Coach of the Year Award at the Honors Luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 9.

Previous recipients of this outstand-ing honor are Dean Stotz, Stanford; Tim Corbin, Clemson; Brian O’Connor, Notre Dame; Jim Toman, South Caro-

lina; Jim Lawler, Texas A&M; Dave Serrano, Cal State Fullerton; Bob Wojick, Eastern Connecticut State; Mitch Thompson, Baylor; Fritz Ham-burg, U.S. Military Academy; and Rob Fornasiere, Minnesota.

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3N2 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1315 111 Atlantic Annex Point #1Maitland, FL 32751877-362-1440Marty Grahammgraham@3n2sports.comPerformance footwear, apparel & accessories

Adams USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451610 S. Jefferson AvenueCookeville, TN 38501800-251-6857Gary Montgomerygary.montgomery@adamsusa.comBaseball field equipment, helmets, etc.

adidas . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 9195055 N. GreeleyPortland, OR 97217800-289-2724Kendall Whitleykendall.whitley@adidas.comUniforms, apparel & footwear

Adscreen Group . . . . . . . . . . 3468010 Leavenworth StreetOmaha, NE 68114-5332877-393-5111Johnny Gravessteve@adscreengroup.comAdscreen banners & field products

*Advance Specialties . . . . . . . 304 P. O. Box 76, 7 Rand CourtMarlboro, NJ 07746732-536-1017Bruce Schneiderbruce@advancespecialtiesonline.comImprinted promotional products, apparel & novelties

*Advocare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108134 Woodland RoadGeorgetown, TX 78628512-415-6463Joel Holcombjoel@advocarehealthandwealth.comNutritional supplements

Aer-Flo, Inc . . . . . . . . . .339 & 341 4455 18th Street EastBradenton, FL 34203800-823-7356www.aerflo.comJeff Mondorbetsyh@aerflo.comAer-Flo is the manufacturer of Wind Weighted® baseball tarps, Bunt Zone® infield protectors, BP Zone™ turf protectors, and Tuffy® windscreens.

See ads on pages 3 & 15*Aeroform/Pitch Pro . .343 & 345

5301 E. 9th StreetKansas City, MO 64124800-345-2376www.pitchpromounds.comGavin Hallghall@pitchpromounds.comA complete manufacturing com-pany with over 30 years of expe-rience in urethane, fiberglass and composites—made in the USA.

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Akadema, Inc . . . .120, 122 & 124140 5th AvenueHawthorne, NJ 07506973-304-1470Kris Tottenkevin@akademapro.comFull line of baseball & softball equipment

Alaska Baseball League . . . . . 208 11335 E. Equestrian Street P. O. Box 2690Palmer, AK 99645907-746-4914Pete Christophergmminers@gci.netSummer collegiate baseball teams

ALLSTAR Video Pitching Simulators by Joyner Technologies, Inc . . . . .Bay 1401 815 Mulberry RoadWinder, GA 30680770-867-1957Nicole Joynerteam@joynertechnologies.comVideo pitching simulator

American Baseball Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3172660 10th Avenue South Suite 620Birmingham, AL 35205205-558-4235David Osinskiabf@asmi.orgSports programs for underserved children

American Legion Baseball . . . 139700 N. Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204317-630-1214Jim Quinlanbaseball@legion.orgAmateur youth baseball program

Ampac Enterprises, Inc ./ All-Star . . . . . . . . . . .562 & 564P. O. Box 1356, 1 Main Street Shirley, MA 01464800-777-3810 x124www.all-starsports.comStan Jurgajurga@all-starsports.comQuality manufacturer and dis-tributor of baseball protective equipment and accessories.

See ad on inside front coverAnaconda Sports . . . . .240 & 242

85 Katrine LaneLake Katrine, NY 12449800-327-0074Eric Jacobsonericj@anacondasports.comComplete line of sporting goods

*Anderson Bat Company, LLC . . . . . . . . . 1621236 E. Orangethorpe AvenuePlacentia, CA 92870888-777-4487Ed McIntoshsales@andersonbat.comBaseball bats, fast pitch softball & slow pitch softball

Antioch Sporting Goods . . . . . . . . .1617 & 161916671 N. 84th Avenue, Suite 180Peoria, AZ 85382800-350-7019Jeff Penzonercoulter@antiochsportinggoods.com, spipoly@antiochsportinggoods.comBaseball & softball

ATEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 901655 Spice Island DriveSparks, NV 89431800-775-2832Larry Leukhardtlarry.leukhardt@wilson.comAthletic training equipment

Athletes in Action Baseball . . 109 651 Taylor DriveXenia, OH 45385937-352-1000Chris Beckbaseball@aia.comSummer baseball

Athletic Innovations . . . . . . .TBD125 E. Sunset CircleAlpine, UT 84004801-232-2770Todd Newmanathleticinnovations@gmail.comProline hitting tees & magnetic coaching boards

A-Turf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 505 Aero DriveBuffalo, NY 14225888-777-6910Dean Ferrellbaw@surfaceamerica.comSynthetic turf fields

Baden Sports, Inc . . . . . . . . . . 149 34114 21st Avenue SouthFederal Way, WA 98003253-925-0500Rusty Trudeaurustyt@badensports.comBaseballs & baseball accessories

Ball Fabrics, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 420 Hamilton RoadDeLand, FL 32724866-360-1008Jon Ballinfo@ballfabrics.comWindscreen, sports netting, pad-ding, banners & field equipment

BamBooBat Company . . . . . . 4533555 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10314718-698-0775Thomas M. Verrengiatverrengia@bamboobat.comBaseball & softball bats, titanium product

Baseball America . . . . . . . . . . 3004319 S. Alston Avenue #103Durham, NC 27713919-682-9635 x101Lee Folgerleefolger@baseballamerica.comMedia

Baseball Express . .532, 534, 536 & 5381051 E. NakomaSan Antonio, TX 78258800-937-7482Steven Bellmark.patterson@baseballexpress.comBats, gloves, uniforms & field equipment

*BASEBALLANCE . . . .465 & 467 1 Louise DriveBridgewater, VA 22812540-383-4152www.baseballance.comSean Hanifeeshanifee@rockingham.k12.va.usBASEBALLANCE is a newly formed company committed to providing a high-quality, top-of-the-line product designed to help beginners and players who are fine-tuning and self-checking.

See ad on page 21BaseballRacks .com . . . . . . . . . 112

2908 W. 99th PlaceEvergreen Park, IL 60805708-636-1047Dave Paytondave@baseballracks.comBaseball dugout furniture

BaseballWebTV . . . . . . . . . . . 4101201 First Avenue South Suite 333Seattle, WA 98134206-652-1288Tom Koericktmk@skillshow.comVideo coverage of amateur base-ball & recruiting

BATCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 111 Treeland CircleSyracuse, NY 13219877-462-2826Pete Birminghambsitco@aol.comBatting cages

Batter Up Ind ./ Pro-PDS .com . . 371, 372 & 470 720 St. Andrews LaneKeller, TX 76248888-797-7964tedc@batterupind.comBaseball training equipmentTed C. Vidrine

Baum Research & Development Co ., Inc . . . . . 4071155 HastingsTraverse City, MI 49686231-929-0598Mitch Pietrasbaumresearch@baumbat.comBaseball bats

Beacon Athletics . . . . . . . . . 14162224 Pleasant View Road #6Middleton, WI 53562800-747-5985Bob Stocktonlizb@beaconathletics.comField maintenance equipment

2010 Annual Convention List of Exhibitors

The following companies are exhibiting at the ABCA Convention (as of Oct. 29, 2009). Company names are followed by their booth numbers at the convention. * Indicates new exhibitor. ** Indicates corporate sponsor.

ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS

Tuffy® WINDSCREEN

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Upgrade to the world’s toughest windscreen at the price of standard VCP.Tuffy® Windscreen is made with VIPOL® Matrix, a super durable mesh fabric with over 50% more micro-fibers than normal vinyl windscreens. Tuffy® Windscreen is virtually tear-proof and carries our4 YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY. It’s the only windscreen with lock-stitch finishing of every end and corner, eliminating the unraveling problem of all competitive chain-stitched windscreens.Available in 15 colors: Black, Midnight Green, Medium Green, Navy, Royal, Purple, Orange, Burnt Orange, Gold, Vegas Gold, Beige, Red, White, Maroon, and Grey. QUICK SHIPMENT. Ask your dealer for quality Tuffy® Windscreen.

Chroma-Bond™ IMPRINTINGAwesome multi-color imprinting on Tuffy® Windscreen that solves the shortcomings of hand stenciled, sprayed-on, or digital printing (ragged edges, flaking, fading, white digital backside). We use state-of-the-art graphics technology and proprietary techniques to produce sharp, durable images in single or multi-colors. Chroma-Bond Imprinting is more scuff and sunlight fade resistant than digital imprinting, and is surprisingly more economical.

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Manufactured in Bradenton, FL USA by

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UPGRADE FIELDS and COURTS

Used by Major League Baseball, major colleges, high schools, and tennis facilities.

SOLD BY THE BEST TENNIS AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT DEALERS

Beam Clay/Partac Peat Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . 347One Kelsey ParkGreat Meadows, NJ 07838800-247-2326www.beamclay.comJames C. Kelseysales@partac.comBeam Clay is your one-stop source for America’s baseball surfaces and supplies, with bulk plants nationwide.

See ad on page 45The Bench Coach . . . . . . . . . . 114

912 Bristlewood DriveMcKinney, TX 75070972-740-5417www.thebenchcoach.comDrue Carneydcarney@thebenchcoach.comThe BenchCoach is among the most complete portable dugout organizing systems available. It holds and protects equipment for up to 18 players.

See ad on page 30BetterBaseball . . . . . . .310 & 312

132 Carruth Drive SEMarietta, GA 30060-3123800-997-4233www.betterbaseball.comGlen Robinsonadam@betterbaseball.comBetterBaseball is your baseball supply headquarters, offering custom nets, baseballs, softballs, pitching machines (including ATEC, JUGS, DATA, and Master Pitch), training aids, batting cag-es, screens, and more.

See ad on page 43*Big League Dirt Company . . . 167

1005 N. First Street, P. O. Box 171Iowa Park, TX 76367877-316-3478Carl Watsonsales@bigleaguedirtcompany.comBallfield clays & conditioners

Big Z Sports, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 30211204 Dover CourtYukon, OK 73099405-373-3253Steve Zawrotnysteve@baseballfit.comDesignated Hitter Pitching Training System—The DH Pitching Dummy

BigSigns .com . . . . . . . .152 & 15422 S. Harbor Drive, Suite 101Grand Haven, MI 49417800-790-7611 x705Dave Luttrulljohnh@bigsigns.comSignage & stadium graphics

Bishop Family Enterprises/ The Pitching Pad . . . . . . . 1019 1727 Timber OakSan Antonio, TX 78232210-232-8392www.thepitchingpad.comPaige Bishoppbishop@thepitchingpad.comThe Pitching Pad is an enhanced visual strike zone that makes your pitchers better, faster by helping them perfect their train-ing sessions.

See ad on page 24BleaChair/Seating Solutions . . 342

60 Austin BoulevardCommack, NY 11725877-725-3242Mike ClarityMClarity@BleaChair.comSeating

*Boombah . . . . . . . .1420 & 14223727 DivisionMorris, IL 60450815-941-1431 x103Jeff Sobottajeff@boombah.comBaseball uniforms, apparel & equipment

Boone Action Turf . . . . . . . . . 1441700 N. Main StreetOrange, CA 92865888-528-8873Matt Booneinfo@booneactionturf.comSynthetic turf

The Bownet . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD 1693 Ramona Drive, Suite 1Thousand Oaks, CA 91320866-950-6387Jack Lucassales@thebownet.comPortable sports nets & gear

Brett Bros . Sports . . . .101 & 1039516 E. Montgomery Avenue, Building #14Spokane Valley, WA 99206888-882-8814Joe Samplebrettbats@aol.comBaseball bats & accessories

Brown & Company Sports Portraits . . . . . . . . . 401 404 Stonehenge CircleRockledge, FL 32955321-617-9977Joe Brownjjaabrown@cfl.rr.com Photographs & team pictures

BSN Sports . . . . . . . . Plaza 10131901 Diplomat DriveFarmers Branch, TX 75234-8914800-527-7510Ryan Foleygwhite@sportsupplygroup.comBatting cages & field equipment

Bunt Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13649 Calumet RoadHolyoke, MA 01040413-532-9337Tom Kelliher & Katie Kelliherteekelliher@gmail.comTraining Bat

Burbank Sport Nets . . .546 & 548325 Pogy PlaceFernandina Beach, FL 32034866-349-0057Eli Roweinfo@burbanksportnets.comBatting cages, backstops & screen nets

BWP Bats, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 36780 Womeldorf LaneBrookville, PA 15825814-849-0089Michael Gregorysales@bwpbats.comWood bats & batting gloves

C & H Baseball, Inc . . . . . . . . . 241 2215 60th Drive EastBradenton, FL 34203800-248-5192www.chbaseball.comDanielle Huffdanielle@chbaseball.comStop by the C&H Baseball booth to see the company’s new line of equipment. It offers the quality you expect from C&H at prices that fit your budget.

See ad on page 28

Cages*Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247518 Fair LaneNampa, ID 83686866-475-9148www.cagesplus.comRobert R. DeClossbrdecloss@cagesplus.comCages*Plus offers portable, afford-able, and durable batting cages with L-screens. They work great indoors as an extra hitting station.

See ad on page 22Championship Productions . . 265

2730 Graham StreetAmes, IA 50010515-232-3687Chris Seaboch & Paul Wagnerinfo@championshipproductions.comBooks & DVDs

*Cleatskins . . . . . . . .1520 & 1522132 N. El Camino Real #287Encinitas, CA 92024877-425-3287Rick Kaymkay@cleatskins.comFlexible rubber skin that turns cleats to street shoes

Clell Wade Coaches Directory, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 301P. O. Box 177, 701 Main StreetCassville, MO 65625-0177877-386-4840Karan Wade-Nicklekaran@coachesdirectory.comNational & state coaches directories

Click Effects by Sound & Video Creations, Inc . . . . . . 2262820 Azalea PlaceNashville, TN 37204615-460-7330 x111Eric Pangbornfran2nz@aol.comClick Effects Audio/Video Event Presentation Systems

Coaches Choice . . . . . .227 & 229465 Reservation Road Marina, CA 93933888-229-5745Dr. Jim Petersonniccoled@coacheschoice.comInstructional books & DVDs for coaches

Coaching Management . . . . . 30331 Dutch Mill RoadIthaca, NY 14850607-257-6970 x11Mark Goldbergmg@momentummedia.comSports magazines

Cocoa Expo Sports Center . . 125 500 Friday RoadCocoa, FL 32926321-639-3976 x12www.cocoaexpo.comMatt Yurishathleticdirector@expo.comFor the past 25 years, Cocoa Expo Sports has been a leader in college and high school baseball spring training.

See ad on page 35College Baseball Camps . . . . 328

3020 ISSQ Pine Lake Road #12Sammamish, WA 98075800-222-8152 x101Ben Boulwaveben@baseballcamps.comOn-line host & registration engine for baseball camps

College Baseball Foundation . . . . . . . .127 & 1291517 Texas AvenueLubbock, TX 79401-5138806-798-0034Mike Gustafsongus@collegebaseballfoundation.orgCollege Baseball Hall of Fame

Collegiate Sports Travel, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3069073 Gantt Red Level RoadRed Level, AL 36474334-469-5302Debo Clarksky@collegiatesportstrav.comHotel accommodations

Combat Baseball, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . .1321 & 1323 1350 Thornton Avenue SW, Suite 4Pacific, WA 98047-2112866-266-2287Don Cooperdcooper@combatsportsgroup.com, jlegaspi@combatsportsgroup.comComposite bats & equipment

Cooperstown All Star Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 4158 State Highway 23Oneonta, NY 13820800-327-6790 x260Martin & Brenda Pattonmpatton@mycasv.com12u tournament camp

Gerry Cosby & Co ., Inc . . . . . 400 11 Pennsylvania PlazaNew York, NY 10001-2006877-563-6464Michael Cosbygcsmsg@cosbysports.comEquipment bags & protective equipment

Country Stone-Redfield . . . . . 9108002 31st Street WestRock Island, IL 61201-7408800-762-5728Darin Kaindarink@countrystone.comInfield topdressing/conditioner & warning track mix

CoverSports USA . . . . . . . . . 3265000 Paschall AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19143800-445-6680Fred Hogejzn@coversports.comBallfield covers, windscreens & padding

*C-PROUSA . . . . .138, 140 & 1428630 Puerto EscondidoLaredo, TX 78045877-290-2488Carlos Castanedacarlos@c-prousa.comBaseball uniforms

Crossover Symmetry . . 524 & 5262742 Marston HeightsColorado Springs, CO 80920719-502-1200Duggan Moranduggan@crossoversymmetry.comRotator cuff & scapular strengthening system

DAPs Enterprises/ The Heat’r . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552 75 Saint David WayWellington FL 33414561-248-8809Fernando Prieto & David Prietoheatr@comcast.netBat warmers

Tuffy® WINDSCREEN

Tired of windscreen that lasts only a year or two?

Upgrade to the world’s toughest windscreen at the price of standard VCP.Tuffy® Windscreen is made with VIPOL® Matrix, a super durable mesh fabric with over 50% more micro-fibers than normal vinyl windscreens. Tuffy® Windscreen is virtually tear-proof and carries our4 YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY. It’s the only windscreen with lock-stitch finishing of every end and corner, eliminating the unraveling problem of all competitive chain-stitched windscreens.Available in 15 colors: Black, Midnight Green, Medium Green, Navy, Royal, Purple, Orange, Burnt Orange, Gold, Vegas Gold, Beige, Red, White, Maroon, and Grey. QUICK SHIPMENT. Ask your dealer for quality Tuffy® Windscreen.

Chroma-Bond™ IMPRINTINGAwesome multi-color imprinting on Tuffy® Windscreen that solves the shortcomings of hand stenciled, sprayed-on, or digital printing (ragged edges, flaking, fading, white digital backside). We use state-of-the-art graphics technology and proprietary techniques to produce sharp, durable images in single or multi-colors. Chroma-Bond Imprinting is more scuff and sunlight fade resistant than digital imprinting, and is surprisingly more economical.

OFFICIAL

TENNIS WINDSCREENOF

UNITED STATES

PROFESSIONAL

TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Manufactured in Bradenton, FL USA by

AER-FLO, INC.

UPGRADE FIELDS and COURTS

Used by Major League Baseball, major colleges, high schools, and tennis facilities.

SOLD BY THE BEST TENNIS AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT DEALERS

Dartfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 6505 Shiloh Road, Suite 110BAlpharetta, GA 30005888-655-3850Chuck WilmotJustin.Hanzlik@dartfish.comVideo analysis software

D-BAT Sports . . . . . .1321 & 132317440 Dallas Parkway, Suite 112Dallas, TX 75287 888-398-3393Cade Griffisdpair@dbatinc.comWood/fungo bats and baseballs

*Deanan Gourmet Popcorn . . 409601 Toepperwein RoadConverse, TX 78109800-275-9896Barbara Hodgeshipping@deanan.comGourmet popcorn

Diamond Dry® Best Cob, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 1671895 Bland Boulevard P. O. Box 756Independence, IA 50644800-237-8262Rob Youngrob.young@bestcob.comDiamond Dry® athletic drying material

Diamond Pro (TXI) . . . . .Bay 1101 1341 W. Mockingbird LaneDallas, TX 75247800-228-2987www.diamondpro.comRene Aspriondiamondpro@txi.comTXI/Diamond Pro offers profes-sional groundskeeping products, infield conditioners, calcined clay, mound clay and bricks, mark-ing dust, warning track mix, and infield mix.

See ad on page 40Diamond Sports . . . . . . .Bay 1001

11130 Warland DriveCypress, CA 90630800-366-2999Andrea Gordoninfo@diamond-sports.comBaseballs, mitts, bags, protective, field equipment, wood bats & apparel

Diamond Yards Engraved Bricks . . . . . . . . . 2122609 Vista View DriveEvansville, IN 47711812-430-2725Tim TurpinTimTurp15@aol.comEngraved brick pavers

Dinger Bats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212109 Kimbro StreetRidgway, IL 62979866-934-6437Kyle Droneinfo@dingerbats.comWood bats, baseballs & batting gloves

Disney Sports Attractions . . . 223P. O. Box 10,000Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830407-938-3836Kyle Cantrell & Scott St. GeorgeKyle.C.Cantrell@disney.comYouth tournaments/spring training destination

Dizzy Dean Baseball . . . . . . . 404P. O. Box 856 2470 Highway 51 SouthHernando, MS 38632901-262-2239Danny PhillipsDphil10513@aol.comYouth Baseball organization

Earth & Turf Products LLC . . . 1714112 S. Railroad AvenueNew Holland, PA 17557888-693-2638John A. Bentleyjohnb@mdsgroup.netTopdressers

Easton Sports, Inc . . . . Plaza 12117855 Haskell Avenue, Suite 200Van Nuys, CA 91406818-947-5782Greg Barton lortiz@eastonbellsports.comBaseball bats, gloves, batting gloves & apparel

*Engraved To Last/ George and George, Inc . . . 334230 Pinetown RoadAudubon, PA 19403610-650-0375John Robert Georgegeorge-j@msn.comCustom laser engraved baseball bats

EP Minerals, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 145 9785 Gateway Drive, Suite 1000Reno, NV 89521 800-366-7607Matt Goeckerjennifer.jobson@eaglepicher.comSoil conditioner

ESPN Coaches Fundraising Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221Disney Sports & Recreation ClubhouseP. O. Box 10,000Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830407-938-3423Pete BrydenPete.Bryden@espn3.comFundraising/Magazine

Ewing Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . 5503441 E. Harbour DrivePhoenix, AZ 85034918-252-3857Chris Sinacari & Mike Sheehandnorris@ewing1.comIrrigation systems

Extra Innings . . . . . . . .520 & 522 264 S. Main StreetMiddleton, MA 01949888-762-0448 x108www.eifranchise.comJesse Petersonjessep@extra-innings.netExtra Innings offers some of the nation’s premier indoor baseball and softball training facilities. The locations provide year-round indoor training, professional instruction, and a fully stocked pro shop.

See ad on page 44Fair-Play Scoreboards . . . . . . 405

1700 Delaware AvenueDes Moines, IA 50317800-247-0265Roger Seleskysales@fair-play.comScoreboards, electronic message centers, & accessories

*FieldLevel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161510940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600Los Angeles CA 90024310-443-4206Brenton Sullivanbsullivan@FieldLevel.comAthletic Dept. & Team Manage-ment Software

Fisher Athletic . . . . . . .426 & 4282060 Cauble Road, P. O. Box 1985Salisbury, NC 28144800-438-6028Brian Pritchardbrianpritchard@fisherathletic.comProtective pads & windscreens

Frank’s Sports Shop, Inc . . . . . . . . . .313 & 315430 E. Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10457718-299-5223 x228Ron Steininfo@frankssports.com, ecordero@frankssports.comFull line sporting goods

Front Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438350 S. Main Street, Suite 215Doylestown, PA 18901866-634-1186 x106Brad Downsbdowns@frontrush.comRecruiting software

Frozen Ropes Training Center . . . .111 & 11312 Elkay DriveChester, NY 10918845-469-7331Tony Abbatineinfo@frozenropes.comBaseball & softball training

Funding A Future/ Outdoor Dimensions . . . . . 402 298 W. Balsam DriveChandler, AZ 85248714-504-3905Jeff Picklerinfo@fundingafuture.com, volball6@aol.comFundraising services/windscreen, banners & nets

The Game, LLC . . . . . .237 & 23916 Downing DrivePhenix City, AL 36869800-723-4547 x127Troy Corbinmariegilliland@thegamellc.comHeadwear

Gamemaster dba Slugger UPM Training Aids . . 126 & 1281624 Dolwick DriveErlanger, KY 41018800-646-4225 x111www.sluggerupm.comSteve Batessteve@gamemasterathletic.comGameMaster Athletic is the exclusive licensee of Louisville Slugger to produce baseball/softball training aids and the offi-cial pitching machine of Babe Ruth and PONY.

See ad on page 18Gerry Cosby & Co ., Inc . . . . . 400

11 Pennsylvania PlazaNew York, NY 10001-2006877-563-6464Michael Cosbygcsmsg@cosbysports.comEquipment bags & protective equipment

Glover’s Scorebooks . . . . . . . 4495630 Gravenstein Highway N.Forestville, CA 95436707-887-2812Tom Glovertom@scorebooks.comScorebooks & accessories items

*Historic Dodgertown Vero Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245P. O. Box 2887Vero Beach, FL 32961866-656-4900Jeff Biddlejeffbiddle@MiLB.comCollege/high school spring train-ing, youth tournaments/camps & baseball academy

Hit! Run! Score! . . . . . . . . . . 9163001 E. Plano Parkway #200Plano, TX 75074214-291-9077 x224Nick Easonneason@hitrunscore.comTeam dealer

Hoosier Bat Company . . . . . . 2074511 Evans AvenueValparaiso, IN 46383800-228-3787www.hoosierbat.comDave Cookbaseball@netnitco.netHoosier Bat Co. makes ash and birch bats as well as a patented fungo bat with a hickory hit-ting area. The company also has sports-related jewelry and gifts.

See ad on page 20Human Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . 228

P. O. Box 5076Champaign, IL 61825-5076217-351-5076www.humankinetics.comAmy Fullerinfo@hkusa.comHuman Kinetics’ mission is to pro-duce innovative, informative prod-ucts in all areas of physical activity that help people worldwide lead healthier, more active lives.

See ad on page 36Hunter Industries . . . . . . . . . . 340

3933 Trails End RoadMissoula, MT 59803406-273-3073Linda Wightmanlwightman@qwestoffice.netIrrigation equipment

Impulse Training Systems . . . 160P. O. Box 2312, 339 Millard Farmer Ind. Blvd.Newnan, GA 30264800-964-2364Steven DavisonIncrease throwing speed with injury prevention

Inside Edge, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 4365049 Emerson AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55419952-948-1481Jay Donchetzinsideedge@aol.comPitch charting software

*Insider Bat . . . . . . . . .305 & 307P. O. Box 2405Spring, TX 77383-2405281-610-6349Steve Windsorinfo@insiderbat.comBaseball/softball hitting aid

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Intensity Athletics . . . . . . . . . 235 13220 Orden DriveSanta Fe Springs, CA 90670800-621-1943Ray Fowlesales@intensityathletics.comBaseball uniforms & performance apparel

Iron Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 15863 N. Greenway Hayden Loop #117Scottsdale, AZ 85260800-645-7394Dominick Cironedominick@irongloves.comBaseball bat warmers

*J . C . Sports, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 3701908 Wilson Lane #T1McLean, VA 22102 703-424-8173Jason McMahontheprothrow@gmail.comTraining aid

J-BIZ, Ltd ./Radar Pitching Trainer . . . . . . . . . 414 3 Witherbee LaneSouthborough, MA 01772508-875-1670John Barlettajbizbarletta@aol.comElectronic pitching trainer

JUGS Sports, Inc . . . . . . .Bay 1201P. O. Box 365Tualatin, OR 97062-0365800-547-6843Dave Candellochrisg@jkpsports.comJUGS baseball equipment

K & K Insurance Group, Inc . . . 110 1712 Magnavox WayFort Wayne, IN 46804800-426-2889 x5665Stacie Heltonstacie_helton@kandkinsurance.comSports camp insurance

L . A . Steelcraft Products, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 4421975 Lincoln AvenuePasadena, CA 91103-1321800-371-2438 x224www.lasteelcraft.comAllan Shackleton & Lee Van Valkenburgallan@lasteelcraft.comOutdoor sports equipment manufacturer

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Liflong Products . . . . . . . . . 19593220 S. Country Club RoadMelbourne, FL 32901321-537-7908Larry ThompsonLiflong@cfl.rr.comTraining equipment

Little Caesar Pizza Kit . . . . . . 4552211 Woodward AvenueDetroit, MI 48201888-452-5487Manager of Amateur Baseball RelationsSylvia.Donohue@pizzaKit.comPizza, breads & cookies for fundraising

Louisville Slugger . . . . . . .200, 202 & 204 800 W. Main StreetLouisville, KY 40202-2620800-282-2287 x7224Kevin UhrhanKevin.Uhrhan@slugger.comBats, batting gloves, gloves, bags, catching gear & accessories

M .A .S .A ., Inc . . . . . . . . .456 & 4581413 S. Meridian RoadJasper, IN 47546800-264-4519 x317www.sportsadvantage.comMike Schmittggoodness@masa.comM.A.S.A. is your source for qual-ity athletic field maintenance equipment and training devices. The company specializes in base-ball, softball, soccer, football, and basketball equipment at competitive prices.

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Majestic-VF Licensed Sports Group . . . . . .336 & 3382320 Newlins Mill RoadEaston, PA 18045800-955-8555Michael Rihatracie_yuliano@vfc.comAthletic apparel-team uniforms & outerwear

Markwort Sporting Goods Company . . .115 & 1171101 Research BoulevardSt. Louis, MO 63132-1711800-280-5555Herb Markwortsales@markwort.comTeam supplies, training & safety items

Massaging Insoles by Healthy Feet, Inc . . . . . . . . . 2321216 Sussex StreetBoynton Beach, FL 33436866-301-3338Castor Rodriguezbestsole3@bellsouth.netShoe insoles (glycerin-filled)

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Master Pitching Machine, Inc. . . . . . .420 & 4224200 NE Birmingham RoadKansas City, MO 64117800-878-8228www.masterpitch.comJoe Giovagnolijoeg@masterpitch.comMaster Pitching Machine is the manufacturer of the original Iron Mike arm-style pitching machine as well as related products, acces-sories, and batting cages.

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*Maxx Athletic, Inc. . . . . . . . . 464P.O. Box 1601 2851 W. Diamond Springs DriveThatcher, AZ 85552575-644-2907Erin D. Motes & Kelly Edwardserinmotes@maxxathletic.comAthletic uniforms

Memphis Net & Twine, Inc. . . 238 2481 Matthews AvenueMemphis, TN 38108-2408800-238-6380www.memphisnet.netAlbert Carruthersacarruthers@memphisnet.netMemphis Net & Twine manufac-tures custom-made batting cages and backstops for softball and baseball.

See ad on page 10Miken Sports . . . . . . . .444 & 446

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Miller Net Company, Inc.. . . . . .214 & 2161674 Getwell RoadMemphis, TN 38111800-423-6603Harold Millermiller@millernets.comSports nets & equipment

Mizuno USA . . . . . . . . . Plaza 6014925 Avalon Ridge ParkwayNorcross, GA 30071770-453-7807Jim Guadagnocindy.peters@mizunousa.comBaseball equipment

MotionPro! by CyberAccess123, Inc. . . . . . 322P. O. Box 272, 116 Tartan TerraceChalfont, PA 18914919-434-3684Patrick McCabemotionprosoftware@gmail.comVideo analysis software

National Baseball Congress . . . 147 300 S. SycamoreWichita, KS 67213316-264-4625 x209Josh Robertson & Jerry Taylorjrobertson@wichitaprosports.comTeam, league, tournament, & summer world series

National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) . . . . . . 243 1415 N. Dayton Street, 4th FloorChicago, IL 60642888-333-6846Brandon Lilessrode@ncsasports.orgScouting organization

*National Scouting Report . . . 1722128 Total Solutions WayAlabaster, AL 35007800-354-0072Bryan Blacknsrloham@nsr-inc.comRecruiting service

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See ad on page 45*Net Connection . . . . . . . . . . 914

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*Newstripe, Inc . . . . . . . . . . 17161700 Jasper Street, Unit FAurora, CO 80011800-624-6706Ray Krebsray@newstripe.comDry line & wet line field marking machines

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Pickle-Ball, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3174700 9th Avenue NWSeattle, WA 98107800-377-9915Doug Smithinfo@pickleball.comPoly baseballs

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See ad on page 24Portolite Products, Inc. . . . . . 321

2950 Nelson RoadDelano, MN 55328800-315-8115Mike Hoppeportolite@citlink.netPortable pitching mounds

Power Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . 2135700 Casey DriveKnoxville, TN 37909-1803800-321-6975Customer Servicecustomerservice@power-systems.comSports performance products

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*Pro Baseball Instruction, LLC . . . . . . . . . 1064001 9th Street N. #1107Arlington, VA 22203814-883-6603Dean Spiridondspiridon@probaseballinstruction.comInstruction

ProGrass, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 960 Penn Avenue, 8th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15222866-270-6003www.prograssturf.comBob Thomasckraus@prograssturf.comProGrass is one of the preeminent names in the synthetic turf industry. The company’s philosophy is simple: ProGrass expects 100-percent customer satisfaction.

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Pro Look Sports . . . . . .435 & 4371325 S 800 East #315Ore, UT 84097800-776-5665www.prolooksports.comBrent Hekekiadr@prolook.comSince 1996, Pro Look Sports has offered high-quality, custom-made uniforms at prices that won’t bust your program’s budget.

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Pro Nine Sports . . . . . .220 & 2227373 Doig DriveGarden Grove, CA 92841714-892-0809J. R. Hardyjrhardy@pronine.comBaseballs, protective equipment, & bags

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See ad on page 26The Prospect League . . . . . . 365A

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See ad on page 19Rawlings Sporting

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Red Roof Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1641933 Hyland StreetFerndale, MI 48220734-658-8950John Murrayjmurray@redroof.comHotel lodging

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*Registry For Excellence . . . . 156P. O. Box 269, North Front Street, Bldg. 7Wrightsville, PA 17368717-252-4442 x490Suzette Coverscover@reg4ex.comAwards

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SCORE International . . Plaza 9135512 Ringgold Road, Suite 204Chattanooga, TN 37412423-894-7111Trey Baileytrey@scoreinternational.orgBaseball mission trips

ScoreComm . . . . . . . . .234 & 236106 Max Hurt DriveMurray, KY 42071888-618-7744 x145www.scorecomm.comsales@scorecomm.comAs a division of one of America’s largest scoreboard manufactur-ers, ScoreComm is a trusted leader for scoring equipment for nearly every sport and budget.

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South Padre Island Nets, Inc. . . . . . . . . .121 & 1232001 Amistad DriveSan Benito, TX 78586866-243-6387www.spinets.netJoe Rodriguezspinets@spinets.netSPI Nets manufactures some of the best sports netting in the industry. The company offers batting cages, protective screens, custom backstops, and other barrier nets at excellent prices with speedy delivery.

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Southern Athletic Fields, Inc. . . . . . . . . .Bay 16011309 Mainsail DriveColumbia, TN 38401800-837-8062www.mulemix.comBill Marbetbill@mulemix.com,Southern Athletic Fields special-izes in infield mixes, mound clay, warning track mixes, field con-ditioners, field accessories, and drying agents.

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Sports Tutor . . . . . . . . Plaza 14173300 Winona AvenueBurbank, CA 91504800-448-8867www.sportsmachines.comJohn Hendersonjohn@sportsmachines.comSports Tutor is a leading manu-facturer of ball machines for baseball and softball as well as tennis, volleyball, and soccer.

See ad on page 23*Sportwide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

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*The Springbok Baseball Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 328 South Short DriveSarasota, FL 34234941-504-2715Tom Plutotom@springboksportsusa.comBaseball instruction

SSK Corporation . . . . . . . . . 1973514 Sebastopol AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95401-6337707-318-3610Rob Williamsrobwilliams10@yahoo.comBats & gloves

St . Petersburg/ Clearwater Sports Commission . . . . . . .165 & 26413805-58th Street North Suite 2-200Clearwater, FL 33760727-464-7200Angel Natalangel@visitspc.comTraining/tournament destination

Stalker Radar . . . . . . . .335 & 3372609 Technology DrivePlano, TX 75074-7467800-782-5537 x147Paul Hatawaysales@stalkerradar.comSpeed radar guns & speed board

Swedish Baseball & Softball Federation . . . . . . 424 P. O. Box 418, Kungsgatan 19Skövde, Sweden SE 54128+46 500 447785Kristian Pälviäinfo@baseboll-softboll.seInternational baseball organization

*The Swing Mechanic . . . . . . 224 3601 Grapevine Mills Parkway #427Grapevine, TX 76051-1956615-428-5868Jaime CevallosJaime@TheSwingMechanic.comTraining bat & instructional hitting book

*TCR Products, LLC . . . . . . . . 815 14030 Florence RoadSugarland, TX 77498281-565-8111 x6992 & 6963Troy Carrolltcarroll@upbucket.comyates@upbucket.comBaseball bucket with lift & wheels

Tech Mesh Apparel, LLC . . . . 4417494 Sleepy Hollow DriveTulsa, OK 74136866-681-6271Jean Barrettjbarrettinc@aol.comMoisture management practice apparel

Techline Sports Lighting, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 33215303 Storm DriveAustin, TX 78734800-500-3161Rodney Hawthornemike.helton@sportlighting.comSports lighting

Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association . . . . .TBD2114 Southwood DriveCollege Station, TX 77840979-694-2934Rex Sandersrexsanders@thsbca.comService to baseball coaches

*3 Brothers Baseball, LLC/ The Power Pivot . . . . . . . . 1869404 N. Dun Rovin RoadHayward, WI 54843715-462-3834Michael Golompowerpivotbaseball@hotmail.comThe Power Pivot

Tomark Sports . . . . . . .314 & 3161180A California AvenueCorona, CA 92881-3324800-959-1844Mark Harpinlynnc@tomark.com Sales & installation of recreation equipment

TPX Top 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 2 Hewes CirclePeabody, MA 01960978-536-2022Doug Hensondave.callum@top96.comBaseball camps

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Trailways Transportation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3083554 Chain Bridge Road, #301Fairfax, VA 22030703-691-3052Diane Waldenditrails@trailways.comTransportation

True Pitch, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141620 8th StreetAltoona, IA 50009800-647-3539Craig Allisoncallison@pitchingmounds.comGame mounds

Twin City Knitting . . . . . . . . . 266104 Rock Barn Road NE P.O. Box 1179Conover, NC 28613800-438-6884Francis Davisfbdavis@twincityknitting.comAthletic socks, wristbands & headbands

U . S . Baseball Academy . . . . . 20510423 Worthington LaneLouisville, KY 40059866-622-4487Joe Markerinfo@usbaseballacademy.comNational camp network

U . S . Sports Netting . . . . . . . 439 7890 Lilac LaneSimi Valley, CA 93063805-526-5795Michael Devlahovich & Vincent Devlahovichussportsnetting@gmail.comNetting, frames, design & consultation

Under Armour . . . . . . . .Bay 1501 1020 Hull StreetBaltimore, MD 21230410-246-5936Sean Sullivankhenning@underarmour.comAthletic apparel

Uniforms Express Int’l, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 153 861 Harold Place, Suite 101Chula Vista, CA 91914888-661-7044 x1128Don Hufnageldon@uesports.comAthletic uniforms, apparel & equipment

USA Baseball . . . . . . . .201 & 203403 Blackwell StreetDurham, NC 27701919-474-8721 x215Paul Seilerinfo@usabaseball.comUSA Baseball National Teams

Valle Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158954 Denise RoadRochester, NY 14616585-349-7278John ValleSporting goods-trainingequipment & baseball gloves

Victory Custom Athletic, Inc . . . . . . . .215 & 217 9006 Owensmouth AvenueCanoga Park, CA 91304818-349-8476 x103ronrubenstein@victory-la.com Manufacturer of uniforms, jackets, caps, etc.

West Coast League . . . . . . . . 4612626 SW Upper Drive PlacePortland, OR 97201503-764-9510Ken Wilsonwilson@westcoastleague.comBaseball league

Western Industries, Inc ./ Brawler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560Yellowstone Hill, P. O. Box 428Miles City, MT 59301800-488-3592Jennifer Simonsengloria@westernindustries.comBallfield covers

Wilson Sporting Goods/ DeMarini Sports . . . . . .Bay 8018750 W. Bryn Mawr AvenueChicago, IL 60631800-245-5454Shane McGuireshane.mcguire@wilson.comBaseball equipment & uniforms

Worth Sports . . . . . . . . Plaza 259 510 Maryville University Drive Suite 110St. Louis, MO 63141800-729-5464Jean CarrollBaseball hardgoods & apparel

WSI/JOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 918 1325 Eagandale Court #170Eagan, MN 55121651-994-9945Joel Wiensshelly@wsisports.comPerformance apparel

Zephyr Graf-x . . . . . . .411 & 4135443 Earhart RoadLoveland, CO 80538888-282-0994Burr Calappnrosendale@zhats.comHeadwear

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They Stay PutNow offered in 11 standard colors at the same low price, Wind Weighted Baseball Tarps are the patented mound and

base rain covers used by Major League, college, and high school teams throughout the U.S. With 100-percent edge weighting with galvanized steel chain for the per-fectly engineered ratio of fabric to ballast

weight, they stay down even in very high winds. The 100-per-cent double lock-stitched edging cannot unravel like competi-tive chain-stitched tarps. This product is available from the very best sports equipment dealers. Aer-Flo, Inc. 800-823-7356 • www.aer-flo.com Circle No. 500

More Than a ScreenBetterBaseball’s 9 Hole Pitchers Pocket practice screen is ideal for evaluating a pitcher’s accuracy. The nine pockets provide a range of targets that help pitch-ers improve and evaluate their accuracy around the strike zone. It’s like having a catcher that tells you exactly where each pitch was thrown. BetterBaseball.com

800-997-4233 • www.betterbaseball.com Circle No. 501

Make Your ReservationCocoa Expo Sports is one of Florida’s premier sports manage-ment and promotion companies. For 25 years, it has operated

the Cocoa Expo College and High School Baseball Spring Training program. In addi-tion, 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 features seven baseball fields, including the

5,000-seat Cocoa Expo Stadium, batting tunnels, an air-con-ditioned 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. Cocoa Expo Sports • 321-639-3976 • www.cocoaexpo.com Circle No. 502

Essential ProtectionAll-Star’s new System Seven™ CP30PRO chest protector incorporates technologies never seen before to produce

the best results. Features include reduced weight and ventilation, advanced multi-level foam construction, sternum, throat, and collar bone protection, a DeltaFlex™ har-ness, and wedge-shaped abs that deflect and deaden balls into the ground. Tested by pro-fessional ball players during the 2009 sea-

son, the CP30PRO is now available for everyone. Go online to learn more. All-Star Sporting Goods • 800-777-3810 www.all-starsports.com/7 Circle No. 503

A Big HitThe primary advantages of a Cages*Plus batting cage are its affordability, portability, and durability. All Cages*Plus cages come with a protective screen for the pitcher or pitching machine. Two people can assem-ble the cage in about 20 minutes. Schools like to use it as an extra indoor hitting sta-tion. All cages come with a one-year money-back guarantee. Cages*Plus is a small com-pany that offers excellent customer service. Cages*Plus • 866-475-9148 • www.cagesplus.com Circle No. 504

Coupon Code Saves You MoreShopExtraInnings.com is your one-stop shop for all things baseball and softball on the Web. The site features an out-standing selection of baseball and softball equipment, apparel, and accessories from the top brands at the lowest prices avail-able. Coaching Management readers can save 10 percent off their first purchase by using the coupon code “coach.” Log on to this new Web gem and get the gear you need today. ShopExtraInnings.com • 877-SHOP-EI-1 www.shopextrainnings.com Circle No. 505

No Electricity NeededThe Louisville Slugger UPM 45 portable pitching machine is perfect for indoor batting practice. There is no electricity required, and it throws lightweight 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 softball programs. It’s not a budget-buster, selling for $200 and weighing just 25 pounds. GameMaster 800-646-4225 • www.sluggerupm.com Circle No. 506

Durable and VersatileM.A.S.A. offers a wide variety of Osborne screens and nets. Osborne protective screens have been highly regarded by coaches as some of the most durable and versatile equipment available. Maximum-strength #72 braided nylon netting and HD galvanized steel ensure years of per-formance. Innovative features include rotating and telescoping legs for compact storage, height-adjustable frames for infi-nite positioning and transport options, and swivel-style L-screen tops for right- and left-handed pitch-ers. M.A.S.A.’s wide variety of sizes and styles can meet any requirement. M.A.S.A. • 800-264-4519 • www.masa.com Circle No. 507

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Bats of Excellence2010 marks the 21st year of manufacturing wood baseball bats for Hoosier Bat Co. Its customer list includes Major League and

minor league players as well as colleges, high schools, and youth leagues. Hoosier has added birch bats to its line, and players using them like the quality and performance. Ash bats and the patented WoodForce 2000 are also avail-able. Go online to check out bats and gifts.

Hoosier Bat Co. • 800-228-3787 • www.hoosierbat.com Circle No. 508

Meeting Your SpecsMemphis Net & Twine makes its products in the United States, offering batting cages and backstops to meet customers’ exact

specifications. The company also fabricates custom windscreens out of vinyl-coated polyester in 11 different colors. These wind-screens can be made to any height or width. Memphis Net & Twine also sells benches,

stadium bleachers, and tip-n-roll bleachers. Memphis Net & Twine Co., Inc. • 800-238-6380 • www.memphisnet.net Circle No. 509

Games to WinIn Play Ball: 100 Baseball Practice Games, ABCA Coach of the Year Tom O’Connell presents over 100 of the best practice exercises ever created. The skill-building competitions cover fielding, pitching, catch-ing, and hitting, and also prepare players for every situation from bunt defense to run-downs. With full practice plans based on the exercises included, it’s an ideal resource for coaches. Human Kinetics • 800-747-4457 www.humankinetics.com Circle No. 510

Reverse ItPro Look reversible jerseys are built to perform on the diamond. The company is so sure of the quality that these jerseys are backed with a four-year manu-facturer’s warranty. Pro Look can make any style jersey into a reversible jersey, and won’t drain the budget while getting you the look you want. Contact the company today to request your free mock-up. Pro Look Sports • 800-PRO-LOOK www.prolooksports.com Circle No. 511

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Mounds that MoveDuraPitch mounds are the only portable mounds that truly sim-ulate the outdoor pitching experience. With DuraPitch mounds,

you can train your pitchers indoors or outdoors on real dirt. Portable, durable, and easy to maintain, DuraPitch mounds will provide versatility for your facility. Best of all, they can be used on artificial turf. DuraPitch models include game mounds,

training mounds, and bullpen mounds in youth and adult sizes. Natural Sand Co. • 866-867-0052 www.durapitchmound.com Circle No. 512

What the Pros UsePro’s Choice Select premium infield conditioner has a unique particle size

blend and deep red color that gives you the look of a pro-fessional ballpark.

The small, uniformly sized granules make it the perfect infield topdressing to keep your infields smooth, safe, and resilient. For winning fields season after season, use what the pros use—choose Pro’s Choice Select. Pro’s Choice • 800-648-1166 www.proschoice1.com Circle No. 513

Many Satisfied CustomersBeam Clay has supplied products to every Major League Baseball team, more than 150 minor league teams,

more than 700 colleges, and thou-sands of towns and schools from all 50 states and world-wide. Beam Clay supplies special

mixes for infields, pitcher’s mounds, home plate areas, red warning tracks, infield conditioners, and drying agents, plus more than 200 other infield prod-ucts, including regional infield mixes blended for every state and climate from bulk plants nationwide. Beam Clay • 800-247-BEAM www.beamclay.com Circle No. 514

A Strong CombinationUse the durable, small weighted Power Throw-Ball to help develop dynamic strength or rehabilitation through the throwing motion. Use the Power Stepper to strengthen the hard-to-isolate inner and outer hip muscles. They’re great for devel-oping strong first-step quickness for base runners. The padded ankle cuffs are extra long to accommodate most users. Power Systems, Inc. • 800-321-6975 www.power-systems.com Circle No. 515

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Factory-Direct ValueIn five short years, Prep Gear Headwear has become a nation-al leader in factory-direct headwear products for high schools

and institutions. At Prep Gear, each hat is assembled from scratch using the highest-quality materials and expert craftsmanship. In today’s economy, why pay an extra mark-up when you can buy premium products

direct from the factory? Call or go online for more informa-tion. Prep Gear Headwear • 800-279-7060 www.prepgear.com Circle No. 516

A Better BackstopBaseball backstops no longer have to be unattractive and obstruct the view of the game with all their posts and rails.

Net Connection backstops are designed to contain more balls, be aesthetically pleasing, provide good sight lines, withstand severe weather, and most importantly, be more cost effective. The company also provides and installs batting cages, foul poles, goal posts,

padding, bleachers, shade structures, dugout and stadium net-ting, synthetic turf, wind screens, and more. Net Connection 205-838-2995 • www.netconninc.com Circle No. 517

For That Custom LookPro Look Baseball is where tradition meets innovation. Combine the latest in materials technology with the unique ability to create any style uniform for one low price, and you get an unmatched uni-form ordering experience. Pro Look uni-forms are so good that they’re backed with a four-year manufacturer’s warranty. Call today for your free custom mock-up. Pro Look Sports • 800-PRO-LOOK www.prolooksports.com Circle No. 518

More than SpeedEasier to use than a radar gun, the RevFire measures the spin of pitches as well as the speed. Adopted by college teams and clinics across the country, coaches report dramatic results—pitchers throw a more effective breaking ball when they receive spin rate feedback. The RevFire is quickly becoming standard equipment among high school programs, private instructors, and serious pitchers. Visit RevFire online to learn more. RevFire Corp. • 866-414-3040 www.revfire.com Circle No. 519

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Pitch Pro didn’t want to just make another pitching mound, we wanted to make a quality piece of equipment with the pitcher in mind. Our uniquely designed fiberglass mounds and pitching platforms will withstand years of use, and are much stronger than anything available on the market today.When making a purchase of a portable pitching mound, take care to research the products and companies that are available. We have been in business for over 30 years, and have the design experience others don’t. Our products are built to last, and we stand behind every one of them. All of our products are made in the USA.

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Score BigCheck out ScoreComm’s SCM-340 baseball scoreboard. This 14’ x 5’ scoreboard features all the important scoring

functions in a heavy-duty galvanneal steel cabinet with a premier powder-coat fin-ish. ScoreComm offers a large variety of baseball/softball scoreboards, which can be customized for your specific needs. Many of the models can be ordered with conversion kits for playing other sports on the same

field. Call or go online for more information. ScoreComm 888-618-7744 • www.scorecomm.com Circle No. 520

Extra ComfortSeating Services is proud to announce the newest product in its seating line, the Eagle Model Series 1000 plastic bench seat

module. This seat is designed to be bolted to existing 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 revenue for your complex. Seating Services, Inc.

800-552-9470 • www.seatingservices.com Circle No. 521

Net GainsSPI Nets’ full-service net building facility offers top-quality nets at unbeatable prices. The company stocks and custom builds a wide variety of nylon and poly batting cage nets, protective screens, and deflective barrier netting products. All cus-tom nets are guaranteed to be of the highest quality, and are built in the USA to meet all your needs. Call SPI Nets toll-free or go online to learn more. SPI Nets, Inc. • 866-243-6387 www.spinets.net Circle No. 522

Eye On the BallThe exclusive design of the Hack Attack baseball pitching machine allows the hitter to see the ball clearly all the way through the feeding 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 all breaking pitches by simply changing the speed of the wheels with three dials. This eliminates the need for time-con-suming adjustments of the throwing head. Sports Attack • 800-717-4251 www.sportsattack.com Circle No. 523

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Programmable PitchingThe 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, changeups, sliders, and more—in eight different programs, with only seven seconds between pitches. The programmed pitches in the HomePlate can be thrown sequentially for specific hitting drills, ran-domly for game conditions, or in a way that simulates an opposing pitcher. Choose the

80-ball auto-feed model at $6,595, or the hand-feed model at $5,295. Sports Tutor • 800-448-8867 www.sportsmachines.com Circle No. 524

For Better FieldsDiamond Pro offers a complete line of professional grounds-keeping products: infield conditioners, calcined

clay, mound and home plate clay, bricks, marking dust, and infield and warning track mixes. The company offers fast and conve-nient delivery. Diamond Pro’s vitrified red clay infield conditioner is available in bulk nationwide, and is easy to handle and apply.

Truckloads are available in 10-, 15-, and 24-ton loads that

save you both time and money. TXI/Diamond Pro 800-228-2987 • www.diamondpro.com Circle No. 525

Sturdy and VersatileThe Bullet L Jr. Screen is made from high-quality 1 5/8-inch tubular steel. It features #42-grade nylon netting and can meet the needs of both baseball and soft-ball programs. BetterBaseball.com 800-997-4233 • www.betterbaseball.com Circle No. 526

Equipment that LastsC&H Baseball has been providing quality field equipment to sports programs around the world for over 40 years. The compa-ny’s portable batting cages, field screens, field products, padding, netting, and the Original ball caddy can be found from Major League fields to high school stadiums because of the C&H commitment to quality. Does your pro-gram have the best yet? Let C&H’s team work with you and your budget. C&H Baseball also provides American-made maintenance equipment, wall padding, batting tunnels, turnkey design/build backstop systems, barrier netting, replacement nets, and much more. C & H Baseball • 800-248-5192 • www.chbaseball.com Circle No. 527

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Net Connection designs and installs netting systems nationwide. We also carry a complete line of field and turf products, padding, windscreens and sporting goods.

Connect with us at ABCA Booth 914 to learn more about our products and services.

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Portable OrganizationThe BenchCoach is among the most complete portable dug-out organizing systems available for softball teams. It holds

and protects equipment for up to 18 play-ers. Each compartment is sized to hold a player’s glove, hat, helmet, and water bottle, and can be personalized with player names, numbers, and your team logo. The bottom shelves store catcher’s equipment and a include bat hanging frame for 18 bats. A

shoulder carrying bag is included. The BenchCoach 972-740-5417 • www.thebenchcoach.com Circle No. 528

Accept No ImitationsThe Iron Mike from Master Pitching Machine is the original arm-style pitching machine. For over 50 years, the Iron Mike

has been manufactured at the same fac-tory in Kansas City, Mo. In that time, it has become the preferred pitching machine of professional players and coaches through-out the world. It is a proven machine that cannot be duplicated. Master Pitching Machine, Inc. • 800-878-8228 www.masterpitch.com Circle No. 529

A Field LeaderSouthern Athletic Fields (SAF) specializes in a wide variety of quality products, including infield mixes, mound and packing clays, soil conditioners, calcined clays, dry-ing 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. Southern Athletic Fields 800-837-8062 • www.mulemix.com Circle No. 530

Extend Your SeasonFind out why ProGrass has been selected 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 char-acteristics on an ideal field. ProGrass: Do it right the first time, every time. ProGrass, LLC • 866-270-6003 www.prograssturf.com Circle No. 531

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Net Connection designs and installs netting systems nationwide. We also carry a complete line of field and turf products, padding, windscreens and sporting goods.

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What baseball coaches should know:Aer-Flo’s quality field covers and wind-screens feature extended longevity, enhanced aesthetics, and airtight warran-ties. They’re used by professional leagues, major colleges, and leading high schools.

Visit their booth to...examine samples of all Aer-Flo products and view the new, expanded selection of standard colors for all field covers and windscreens.

What’s new this year:Aer-Flo’s revolutionary Tuffy® windscreen, in 15 standard colors and new Chroma-Bond multi-color imprinting, will upgrade any baseball or softball facility. It has a new four-year factory warranty.

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

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What baseball coaches should know:All-Star Sporting Goods is a quality manufacturer and distributor of baseball protective equipment and accessories, specializing in gear for youth through pro-fessional players.

Visit their booth to...learn more about All-Star’s newest design advancements and meet the faces behind this specialty product company.

What’s new this year:All-Star is featuring its new System Seven™ catching equipment, which includes the MVP4000/2500 catcher’s mask and CP30PRO chest protector.

All-Star Sporting Goods800-777-3810www.all-starsports.com

What baseball coaches should know:This winning franchise model is available to qualified individuals. If you love base-ball and want to start your own business, play ball with Extra Innings.

Visit their booth to...learn more about the franchise oppor-tunity, existing locations throughout the U.S., and how Extra Innings can help your team take its game to the next level.

What’s new this year:Extra Innings now carries Nike equip-ment, apparel, and footwear in its pro shops, and is a new member of the SPARQ Training Network.

Extra Innings Franchise Co.888-762-0448www.eifranchise.com

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25th Annual Cocoa Expo Sports

College & High School Baseball Spring TrainingFebruary 14—April 24, 2010 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 2010 Spring TrainingCocoa Expo Baseball Spring Training

500 Friday Road, Cocoa, Florida 32926Call: (321) 639-3976 ext. 12 or email: baseball@cocoaexpo.com

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

24th Annual Cocoa Expo Sports College & High School Baseball Spring Training

February 15—April 25, 2009 Cocoa Beach, Florida

Covers All The Bases! Cocoa Expo Baseball Spring Training Includes: • Practice and game schedule based on coaches request • Well maintained, centrally located playing fields • Accommodations in our on-site dormitory, mainland or

beautiful beach hotel. • Flexible meals plans…only pay for the meals you eat. • Qualified umpires • Game balls • No spectator admission charge • Fields dragged and lined prior to all games • Located just 40 minutes from Orlando International Airport

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 the 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 Training Cocoa Expo Baseball Spring Training 500 Friday Road, Cocoa, Florida 32926

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24th Annual Cocoa Expo Sports College & High School Baseball Spring Training

February 15—April 25, 2009 Cocoa Beach, Florida

Covers All The Bases! Cocoa Expo Baseball Spring Training Includes: • Practice and game schedule based on coaches request • Well maintained, centrally located playing fields • Accommodations in our on-site dormitory, mainland or

beautiful beach hotel. • Flexible meals plans…only pay for the meals you eat. • Qualified umpires • Game balls • No spectator admission charge • Fields dragged and lined prior to all games • Located just 40 minutes from Orlando International Airport

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 the 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 Training Cocoa Expo Baseball Spring Training 500 Friday Road, Cocoa, Florida 32926

Call: (321) 639-3976 ext. 12 or email: baseball@cocoaexpo.com www.space-coast.com

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What baseball coaches should know:Connect with Human Kinetics on its new baseball store at www.HumanKinetics.com/Baseball. View sample pages and DVD clips, read excerpts, sign up for free e-newsletters, and more.

Visit their booth to...see the newest releases: Practice Perfect Baseball by the ABCA and Play Ball: 100 Baseball Practice Games by ABCA Coach of the Year Tom O’Connell.

What’s new this year:Human Kinetics is now offering many of your favorite titles as e-books. Go online for details.

Human Kinetics800-747-4457www.humankinetics.com

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What baseball coaches should know:Pro’s Choice products are the first choice of professional groundskeepers to build and maintain winning ball fields season after season.

Visit their booth to...obtain samples and information about the company’s products and find out how Pro’s Choice can make your field the best it can be.

Pro’s Choice/Oil-Dri Corp. of America800-648-1166www.proschoice1.com

What baseball coaches should know:Sports Tutor is a leading manufacturer of ball-throwing machines. The company has been making machines for tennis, baseball, softball, volleyball, and soccer for over 20 years and offers one of the most sophisticated pitching machines on the market, the HomePlate. Visit their booth to...see the full line of pitching machines, includ-ing new models. You can also watch a video on how the pitching machines perform.What’s new this year:Sports Tutor introduces the TriplePlay Basic model, a smaller version of its popular TriplePlay Pro. It is a three-wheel machine that can throw fastballs, sinkers, curves, and sliders at speeds from 30 to 80 mph.Sports Tutor800-448-8867www.sportsmachines.com

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New from Human Kinetics

Play Ball: 100 Baseball Practice Games is the best way to develop players’ skills, execution, and on-field team play!

With more than 100 skill-building competitions, this book covers everything from the fundamentals of fielding, pitching, catching, and hitting to special situations such as rundowns, base stealing, and bunting. You’ll even learn how to incorporate the games into team practices to perfect execution and prepare for opponents.

HUMAN KINETICSThe Premier Publisher for Sports & Fitness

www.HumanKinetics.com.

Bob Bennett, Practice Perfect Baseball features the game’s premier collegiate coaches, who share their approaches, experiences, and philosophies on every facet of practice.

This authoritative guide goes beyond the stretches and drills straight to the heart of winning—effort and attitude. From structuring sessions to evaluating practice performance, the comprehensive information allows you to choose what you implement in your program.

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What baseball coaches should know:As a division of one of America’s largest scoreboard manufacturers, ScoreComm is a trusted leader for scoring equipment, specializing in scoreboards for nearly every sport and budget.

Visit their booth to...meet former Major League Baseball star pitcher Tommy John, who was recently hired as a ScoreComm Regional Sales Manager, and see two full-size scoreboards in action.

What’s new this year:ScoreComm is excited about the future of its growing dealer network as well as the addition of baseball great Tommy John to the ScoreComm family.

ScoreComm888-618-7744www.scorecomm.com

What baseball coaches should know:Sports Attack engineers have over 40 years of industry experience. Some of the winningest coaches at the college and professional levels also contribute to the company’s designs.

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

What’s new this year:Get a first look at the new E Hack Attack with all of its exceptional features. It’s programmable, and you will be amazed at what it can do.

Sports Attack800-717-4251www.sportsattack.com

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What baseball coaches should know:M.A.S.A. has everything from field maintenance 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 products, 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 OIP protective screens. Come see why Osborne protective screens have been highly regarded by coaches as some of the most durable and versatile equipment available.

Mid-America Sports Advantage (M.A.S.A.)800-264-4519 www.sportsadvantage.com

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What baseball coaches should know:People learn by seeing and doing. By focusing their attention and increasing their training efficiency, The Pitching Pad makes your pitchers better, faster.

Visit their booth to...see a demonstration and learn how The Pitching Pad can improve your pitchers’ level of training.

What’s new this year:A more portable model, The Travel Pad, has been added to the lineup. It allows coaches and teams to take the training with them.

The Pitching Pad210-232-8392www.thepitchingpad.com

What baseball coaches should know:ShopExtraInnings.com has all the bases covered for your equipment, apparel, and accessory needs.

Visit their booth to...learn more about ShopExtraInnings.com’s 2010 ABCA Convention special: Place your order at the company’s booth during the show and save.

What’s new this year:The site offers the latest gear from the top brands in the game: Easton, Louisville Slugger, Wilson/DeMarini, Mizuno, Rawlings, All-Star, Combat, Worth, Phiten, and more.

ShopExtraInnings.com877-SHOP-EI-1www.shopextrainnings.com

What baseball coaches should know:Power Systems offers the most extensive line of products for sport-specific train-ing and rehabilitation. Speed, agility, and quickness equipment are the company’s specialties.

Visit their booth to...meet the staff and see that Power Systems offers some of the highest-quality prod-ucts and service in the industry.

What’s new this year:From the Non-Bounce Med Ball to the Speed Sac indoor sled, you will always find something new and exactly what you need for your athletes.

Power Systems800-321-6975www.power-systems.com

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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What baseball coaches should know:BASEBALLANCE was created to address the communication/understanding bar-rier that often exists between players and coaches. BASEBALLANCE uses feel and muscle memory to remove that barrier and accelerate learning.Visit their booth to...appreciate the compact, self-contained unit and all its uses. Try it yourself and register to win a free BASEBALLANCE.What’s new this year:The company is excited and proud to intro-duce baseball’s first cross-curricular training aid, which has proven useful and beneficial to everyone from nine-year-olds to those who have played at the highest levels.

BASEBALLANCE540-383-3848www.baseballance.com

What baseball coaches should know:Pitch Pro fiberglass mounds and pitching platforms are manufactured keeping the pitcher’s fundamentals in mind. The company provides mounds for all ages and all levels of competition.

Visit their booth to...stand on a mound, physically and visually inspect the design, talk with the manufacturer in person, pick up product information, and take advantage of special show pricing.

What’s new this year:The company now offers three fiberglass mounds and two pitching platforms

Pitch Pro800-345-2376www.pitchpromounds.com

What baseball coaches should know:Complement verbal instructions with visual reinforcement. ProPlay products are easy to set up to capture every movement with high-resolution video. They’re water- and shock-resistant, and analysis software is included.Visit their booth to...See demonstrations on how to use the sys-tem. Coaches can use the camera to record a movement and see the quality of the video, and they can try out the analysis software.What’s new this year:The ProPlay Performance System for sports. The camera includes an SD card, allows for 2.5 hours of recording time, has a four-hour battery, and features a global shutter. Quality, simplicity, results.

ProPlay Sports866-800-9433www.proplaysports.com

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Built for the Long HaulMade of Vipol Matrix mesh, Tuffy is one of the world’s toughest windscreens.

With over 50 percent more microfibers than competi-tors, it is virtually tear- and puncture-proof. It is the only windscreen with lock-stitched

ends and corners, eliminating the unravel-ing problem of conventional chain-stitched competitive products. Now available in 15 colors and with Chroma-Bond multi-color imprinting, Tuffy will upgrade the longev-ity and appearance of any baseball, softball, or tennis fencing. It’s protected by a four-year factory warranty. Aer-Flo, Inc. 800-823-7356 • www.aerflo.com Circle No. 560

Three-Wheel TechnologySports Tutor introduces the newest addi-tion to its pitching machine lineup: The TriplePlay Basic. It’s a smaller version of the TriplePlay Pro but still throws fast-balls, sinkers, curves, and sliders at speeds from 30 to 80 mph. The TriplePlay Basic features three-wheel technology for better pitch accuracy. The baseball is visible from the time it leaves the feeder’s hand until it is pitched to allow the hitter to more naturally time the pitches. The TriplePlay Basic is also available with an optional external battery pack for fields without electric power. The external battery pack provides over four hours of practice time between charges. The TriplePlay Basic is versatile, adjusting easily for both batting and fielding practice, and it rolls on and off the field smoothly on its transport wheels. Sports Tutor • 800-448-8867 www.sportsmachines.com Circle No. 561

Protect Your CatchersAll-Star’s new System Seven™-designed catcher’s masks, the MVP4000 and MVP2500, feature a completely rede-signed shell, cage, and padding system for improved protection and comfort. The high-end MVP4000 is designed specifically for impacts exceeding 95 mph and comes with cage choices of Titanium or hollow steel I-Bar. The MVP2500 has many fea-tures found in the MVP4000 but is recom-mended for youth and high school catchers and umpires. All-Star Sporting Goods 800-777-3810 • www.all-starsports.com Circle No. 562

Your Practice GuideDeveloped by the American Baseball Coaches Association and edited by Bob Bennett, Practice Perfect Baseball is the ultimate guide to organizing, running, and evaluating baseball practices. Top collegiate coaches from the ABCA have teamed up to present invaluable advice that will help coaches from youth leagues up through college prepare players in the field, on the mound, at the plate, and on the bases. Human Kinetics • 800-747-4457 www.humankinetics.com Circle No. 563

Timing, Timing, TimingThe new E-Hack pitching machine is com-puterized and programmable. It throws fastballs, curveballs, change-ups, and any other pitch in any sequence, just like live pitching. All this comes from the Hack Attack with its proven vision, velocity, breaking ball, reliability, durability, and performance, combining to bring you one of the best pitching machines ever created. This innovative training tool will be at the ABCA and in clinics across the country this spring. Sports Attack 800-717-4251 • www.sportsattack.com Circle No. 564

True InnovationThe BASEBALLANCE is the first cross-curricular baseball training aid. Designed to accelerate learning through feel and muscle memory, it also emphasizes and improves dynamic balance. Among the many specific ways it isolates move-ments for every player at every position and through every baseball act, the BASEBALLANCE allows the hitter to see and feel when he is loaded while also allowing the pitcher to see and feel the load or the power drive position. The BASEBALLANCE forces athletic position and athletic, flowing movements. BASEBALLANCE • 540-383-3848 www.baseballance.com Circle No. 565

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575. . . Muhl Tech (Power Bag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44512. . . Natural Sand Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29517. . . Net Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30533. . . Pitch Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38551. . . Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37515. . . Power Systems (Power Throw-Ball) . . . . . . . . . . 29516. . . Prep Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30511. . . Pro Look Sports (reversible jerseys) . . . . . . . . . 28518. . . Pro Look Sports (uniforms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30554. . . ProPlay Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38544. . . Pro’s Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35513. . . Pro’s Choice (Select) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29531. . . ProGrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33519. . . RevFire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30578. . . Schedule Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44546. . . ScoreComm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36520. . . ScoreComm (SCM-340) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31521. . . Seating Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31550. . . ShopExtraInnings.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37505. . . ShopExtraInnings.com (CM coupon code) . . . . . 27530. . . Southern Athletic Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33522. . . SPI Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31547. . . Sports Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36564. . . Sports Attack (E-Hack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39523. . . Sports Attack (Hack Attack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31545. . . Sports Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35524. . . Sports Tutor (HomePlate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32561. . . Sports Tutor (TriplePlay Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39528. . . The BenchCoach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33549. . . The Pitching Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37584. . . Trigon Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46582. . . Trigon Sports (ProCage Ole 96er screens) . . . . . . . 45579. . . Tucson Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45581. . . Wizard Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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113. . . Aalco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17101. . . Aer-Flo (baseball products) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3112. . . Aer-Flo (Tuffy Windscreen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15100. . . All-Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC142. . . AthleticBid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41150. . . Bannerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34119. . . BASEBALLANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21146. . . Beam Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45143. . . BetterBaseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43127. . . C&H Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28121. . . Cages*Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22103. . . California University of Pennsylvania . . . . . 6137. . . Cocoa Expo Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35141. . . Diamond Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40147. . . DuraPitch Mount (Natural Sand Company) . . . . . 45144. . . Extra Innings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44108. . . Game-On Field Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . 10120. . . GameTime Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22145. . . Heying Company (Infield Drag) . . . . . . . . . . . . 44105. . . HighSchoolSports.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7118. . . Hoosier Bat Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20138. . . Human Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36140. . . Jump Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38136. . . L.A. Steelcraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34115. . . Louisville Slugger UPM (GameMaster) . . . . . . 18110. . . M.A.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

134. . . M.A.S.A. (sports equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32114. . . Markers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18128. . . Master Pitching Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28109. . . Memphis Net & Twine Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10125. . . Muhl Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25135. . . Net Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33131. . . Pitch Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30117. . . Prep Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20102. . . Pro Look Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5116. . . Pro’s Choice Sports Field Products . . . . . . 19132. . . ProGrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31126. . . ProPlay Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26107. . . RevFire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8149. . . ScoreComm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC124. . . Seating Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24104. . . Southern Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6106. . . SPI Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8111. . . Sports Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12122. . . Sports Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23130. . . The Bench Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30123. . . The Pitching Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24129. . . Trigon Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29148. . . Tucson Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC139. . . White Line Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37133. . . Wizard Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Proven Winner Chooses a Winning ProductLouisiana State University Head Coach Paul Mainieri has been named the 2009 National Coach of the Year by Rivals.com. It marks the third National Coach of the Year designation this year for Mainieri, who has also been recog-nized by Collegiate Baseball and Baseball America.

“The Hack Attack is a great training tool for our hitters and catchers,” Mainieri says. “It is as good as live pitching with its vision and timing. It throws accurate breaking pitches, it’s indestructible, and it’s easy to operate and move. We used the Hack Attack every day on the long, tough road to Omaha. There are few products that I endorse, but I really believe in this machine.”

The exclusive design of the Hack Attack baseball pitching machine allows the hitter to see the ball clearly all the way through the feeding motion, accel-eration, and release, just like with a live pitcher. The Hack Attack throws unmatched right-and left-handed major league fastballs at up to 100 mph, and all breaking pitches by simply changing the speed of the wheels with three dials.

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Equipment Supplier Helps Outfit New Baseball Facility With All The Essentials

Jaypro Sports, LLC976 Hartford TurnpikeWaterford, CT 06385800-243-0533Fax: 800-988-3363info@jaypro.comwww.jaypro.com

When RHAM High School built a new school building, the baseball team was excited about being able to play on a brand new field. Who would hit the first home run out of the new park? Meanwhile, the coaching staff was worried about the amount of money they would be losing with each and every foul ball. The field was adjacent to a horse pasture, and every foul ball meant a pretty penny spent.

The coaching staff contacted equipment dealer after equip-ment dealer in search of a batting cage. They were finally for-tunate to connect with the team of specialists at Jaypro. The Grand Slam Batting Cage was extremely easy to set up and take down, and it was safe and reliable. The Jaypro team even helped set up the batting cage and explained the complete process to ensure proper maintenance and use of the product.

The players and coaches love the new batting cage’s profes-sional-level feel. Players are able to stand around it, listen to instruction, and continue to improve while hitting in the cage. The coaches say it has been an excellent way to improve hit-ting instruction, as well as save on the cost of baseballs.

In fact, they were so pleased with Jaypro and its excellent reputation that they have since ordered a pitchers protector and an outdoor batting tunnel. It is vital that players and coaches are protected when they throw batting practice, and the protector is one of the safest and most reliable pieces of equipment available. The batting tunnel saves countless hours in hitting instruction and helps players who need extra development. It has met and exceeded all of the program’s expectations.

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