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CONTENTS

COACHING MANAGEMENT 1

Advertisers Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42More Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48ABCA Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Web News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Convention Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2The ABCA will welcome four new members to its Hall of Fame during the 2006 Convention: Dean Bowyer, Ed Cheff, Phil Swimley, and Tommy Thomas. Other honorees during the Convention will include Bob Wojick, Hank Burbridge, Terry Ryan, and Roland Hemond.

Clinic Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11This year’s list of clinic speakers includes coaches Augie Garrido and Gene Stephenson as well as former major league player and coach Tom House.

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

Products on Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35A look at the items that suppliers will be displaying at their booths.

New Products Debuting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Check out some of the hot new items making their debut in Chicago.

On the cover: Hank Burbridge, who died in February 2005 after a long battle with cancer, will be honored as the 2006 Lefty Gomez Award win-ner during the ABCA Annual Convention. He and other award winners are profiled in our conven-tion preview, which begins on page 2. Photo courtesy of Spring Arbor University.

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ABCAThe Hyatt Regency Chicago is the host of the ABCA’s 61st annual convention, Jan. 5-8, 2006.

Second Vice-President Kent Shelley of Johnson County Community College and Third Vice-President Steve Smith of Baylor University have arranged a distinguished speaker lineup for the ABCA clinics beginning on Friday morning. This group of quality clini-cians includes Augie Garrido, Univer-sity of Texas; Danny Hall, Georgia Tech; Gene Stephenson, Wichita State; and former major league pitcher and coach Tom House.

In addition, more than 280 companies will display state-of-the-art equipment, including new coaching aids, apparel, and batting and pitching machines. Many of these items are being displayed for the fi rst time. Other highlights of the convention are the Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet on Friday, Jan. 6, and the Honors Luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 7, where we recognize and honor individuals who have con-tributed signifi cantly to the ABCA and to amateur baseball and have made our sport better.

Four Coaches Join ABCA Hall of FameThe ABCA will induct four coaches into its Hall of Fame during the annual Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet on Friday, Jan. 6.

The members of the Class of 2006 are Dean Bowyer, Minnesota State Universi-ty, Mankato; Ed Cheff, Lewis-Clark State College; Phil Swimley, University of California, Davis; and Tommy Thomas, Valdosta State University. These coaches join 215 other amateur baseball greats in the ABCA Hall of Fame.

With more than 900 career coaching victories, a passel of conference titles, and numerous individual honors, Minnesota State University, Mankato baseball coach Dean Bowyer remains as exuberant and energetic as always.

As one of the most respected baseball men in the Midwest, Bowyer stands sixth on the NCAA Division II active

wins list with 948 victories and eighth on the all-time list. Under Bowyer, MSU baseball teams have played in NCAA post-season competition 18 out of 29 years and have won at least 30 games 19 times—a tremendous feat for a northern baseball program limited by the weather.

Three of his teams made it all the way to the NCAA Division II College World Series. In 1986, the Mavericks racked up a 35-15 record and fi nished fourth in Division II.

Bowyer has always been able to fi nd the best college talent in Minnesota and

surrounding states and nurture it into champi-onship cali-ber teams. During Bowyer’s 29-year tenure as MSU’s coach, the Mavericks captured a total of 19 league cham-pionships—

three when MSU was in the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (NIC) and an incredible 16 in the North Central Conference. Bowyer’s success has not been limited to developing talented teams—he also develops the talent. In addition to two All-America selections and many all-region and all-conference picks, 44 Bowyer-coached players have signed professional contracts.

Bowyer received his B.S. degree in physical education and elementary edu-cation from Mayville State University in 1966. He was an all-conference and all-district football player at Mayville State, where he also played baseball and basketball. Bowyer received his induc-tion into the Mayville State Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984. He also played professionally in the Baltimore Orioles organization for three seasons.

Before receiving his Master’s degree from Mankato State University in 1971,

Bowyer coached basketball and football at Barnesville, Appleton, and Benson high schools in Minnesota. He also built a 74-51 record in four years as head coach at Minot State University before joining MSU in 1977. Bowyer received the NCC Coach of the Year award nine times during his career.

Ed Cheff is in his 30th year as the head baseball coach at Lewis-Clark State College and has led the War-riors to 13 NAIA national titles. From 1982 through 1992, Cheff’s Warriors played in 11 consecutive NAIA national championship games, winning eight of them. His NAIA record at LCSC is 1,454 wins and 390 losses, a winning percentage of .789. His peers as well as professional scouts consistently recog-nized Cheff’s LCSC teams as being well prepared and aggressive. More than 146 of his former players have gone on to play professionally and 14 have played in the big leagues.

Coach Cheff has not only built success-ful collegiate baseball teams but has also worked to instill a sense of pride and a strong work ethic in each player that has come through his program. The local community values the LCSC baseball program for its dedication to active involvement with local events,

fundrais-ers, and a grade school mentoring program, which Cheff established.

Away from LCSC’s Harris Field, Cheff has spent several sum-mers coaching in the Alaska League with

the Anchorage Bucs and Fairbanks Goldpanners. His Goldpanners won the National Baseball Congress Champion-ship in 2002. In the summers of 1991 and 1994, he served as an assistant coach with the USA National Team.

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After graduating from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Ore., Cheff began his career as a high school football coach and English teacher, later moving on to Lower Columbia Community College in Longview, Wash., where he coached baseball and was the school’s affi rmative action offi cer. He became head coach at LCSC in 1977.

Phil Swimley has been synonymous with the University of California, Davis baseball program since 1966, during which time he has literally built a

legacy for the Aggie program. In 2002, Swimley’s last in an Aggie uniform, the season culminated with the Aggies ad-vancing to the cham-pionship game of the

California Collegiate Athletic Associa-tion tournament, upsetting the nation’s number-one ranked team, Chico State University, along the way.

The 2002 version of the Aggies may have been Swimley’s most satisfying. After getting off to a slow start, UC Davis hit its stride midway through the season and carried it into the CCAA tournament. In mid-April, the Aggies went on a nine-game winning streak and fi nished the season with 14 wins in its fi nal 19 games. That squad pro-duced two pitchers who made the fi rst 16 rounds of the 2002 amateur draft. Swimley, the 1995 West Region Coach of the Year, amassed a 902-832-15 (.516) record at UC Davis. Six times, he led his squads into the NCAA Division II West Regionals, advancing to the Division II World Series in 1995. He concluded his career as the ninth coach in NCAA Division II history to earn 900 career wins.

Swimley coached eight conference championship teams and won 561 league games. The Aggies have more than 800 wins with Swimley, despite playing a schedule that has included every major college baseball program in northern California.

In addition to his head coaching du-ties, Swimley has been a catalyst for the ongoing construction of the UC

Davis Community Stadium. He has spent countless hours in the planning, fundraising, and construction of the stadium. As a result, the Aggies’ home fi eld is one of the fi nest collegiate base-ball facilities in California.

Swimley has also been a strong teacher of the game, as 29 of his players have signed professional contracts. His re-cord was equally impressive as a player. While playing outfi eld and pitching for Stockton College, Swimley was instrumental in bringing the California Junior College State Championship to the school in his second year.

After transferring to the University of Washington, he earned All-Coast honors as a pitcher and hit over .420 to rank third in the nation in his senior year. In the summer, he played for the Cheyney Studs, which won the semi-pro national championship. Swimley further distinguished himself in the spring of 2001 as a selection to the UW All-Century baseball team.

Following college, Swimley played four years in the New York Yankees organiza-tion, advancing to the Class AA level as an outfi elder. Unable to break into the major league lineup, Swimley accepted a coaching opportunity at San Joaquin Delta College.

After earning his master’s degree in physical education from California State University, Sacramento, Swimley came to UC Davis as an assistant foot-ball coach and head baseball coach in the fall of 1965. In 1977, Swimley spent a sabbatical year as an assistant coach at the University of Arizona, the defend-ing NCAA champs that year.

Tommy Thomas begins his 39th season as Valdosta State University’s head baseball coach. His 38-year record

is a most impressive 1,259-758, a .624 winning percent-age. Only four times in those 38 years have the Blazers fi nished below .500. In 1997, he be-came only

the second NCAA Division II coach to win 1,000 games, and in 2003, he

became the all-time winningest coach in Division II history when he won his 1,199th game, surpassing the legend-ary John Scolinas of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Twenty-six of his 38 teams have reached postseason play, and eight teams, including the 1995 club, have made it to the national tournament, with the 1979 team winning the na-tional championship. Thomas has been the recipient of numerous individual awards and honors, including ABCA National Coach of the Year in 1979.

Thomas has been very active on the national committee level, serving a fi ve-year term, including the chairmanship of the All-America Committee and a seven-year term on the NCAA Baseball Committee. He has been a member of the ABCA Ranking Committee for the last six years.

Phil Swimley

Tommy Thomas

Convention ScheduleThursday, January 5, 2006

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 Open

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Spouses Open Reception

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. International Coaches Reception and Meeting

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

Friday, January 6, 2006

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration

8:15 a.m. - 12:00 noon Clinics

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibits

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

12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Clinics break for lunch

1:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. Clinics

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet

Saturday, January 7, 2006

7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Registration

8:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.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. - 5:00 p.m. High School Breakout Session

2:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. Clinics

Sunday, January 8, 2006

8:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. Clinics

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Hank Burbridge Receives Lefty Gomez AwardHank Burbridge (1936-2005) served as the head baseball coach at Spring Arbor University for 40 years before retiring in 2004. During that time, the Cougars won numerous titles and took three trips to the National Association of In-tercollegiate Athletics National Cham-pionship. In addition, they made 20 trips to the National Christian College Athletic Association National Tourna-ment, winning the title four times. During the 2004 campaign, Burbridge gained his 1,000th victory, giving him a career record of 1,003 wins and 519 losses, which made him the 40th coach to reach the milestone in intercollegiate baseball.

Burbridge has been recognized by the ABCA on several occasions, including induction into the ABCA Hall of Fame in 2003 and recipient of the Century Club Award, recognizing 25 years of service. In addition, the NAIA named an award in his honor—the Hank Bur-bridge Champion of Character Award.

In 2004, the NAIA also recognized Burbridge as the National Coach of the Year and recipient of the Robert E. Smith Achievement Award, which honors those who have given of them-selves in an unselfi sh manner to the promotion of NAIA baseball and have distinguished themselves in the sport.

Among numerous honors Burbridge has collected, he has been named to fi ve Halls of Fame. In addition to the ABCA Hall of Fame, he has been inducted into the Halls of Fame of Spring Arbor Uni-versity, Greenville College, the NAIA, and the NCCAA.

Burbridge’s talents have also been showcased for the global baseball com-munity. In 1991, he was selected as head coach of the North squad during the Olympic trials in Homestead, Fla. Burbridge also served as head coach for the USA College All-Star Team which represented the United States in the Presidential Cup games in Seoul, South Korea, in 1992 and was head coach of the NAIA All-Star Team that went to the Czech Republic in the summer of 2000.

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Burbridge coached the American Sa-moan National Baseball Team, which claimed the Southern Division Cham-pionship of Oceania in 1999. Later that year, he led the American Samoan National Baseball team to a silver medal in the South Pacifi c Games and a silver medal in the Oceania Championship, both in Guam.

In 1996, he was chosen as a Technical Committee member for the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Ga., to oversee and administer the baseball competition. In 1995, he was chosen to represent USA Baseball and the International Baseball Association as a Technical Commission member, overseeing the Oceania Tour-nament in Lismore, Australia.

Burbridge served on the ABCA Execu-tive Committee and the All-American Committee. As a member of the United States Baseball Board of Directors, he served on the Senior Team Prep Com-mittee and the Ambassadors Com-mittee. In addition, he was a member of the Interaction Committee, and chairman of the National Rating Com-

mittee and Past President’s Nominating Committee. He was also the baseball chairman of the Midwest Region of the NCCAA. A past president of the NAIA Baseball Coaches Association, he also served as chairman of the National Tournament Committee, the All-Ameri-can Committee, and the Hospitality Committee.

Burbridge passed away on Feb. 18, 2005, after a long battle with cancer.

Sponsored by Wilson Sporting Goods, the annual Lefty Gomez Award is presented to an individual who has dis-tinguished himself among his peers and contributed signifi cantly to baseball locally, nationally and internationally.

2005 ABCA Coaches of the YearNCAA Division I: Augie Garrido, University of TexasNCAA Division II: Pete Meyer, Florida Southern CollegeNCAA Division III: John Vodenlich, University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterNAIA: Denney Crabaugh, Oklahoma City UniversityNJCAA Division I: Harold Oetting, Jefferson College (Mo.)NJCAA Division II: Mike Cupples, Grand Rapids Community CollegeNJCAA Division III: Rob Valli, Gloucester County CollegeHigh School Division I: Jeff McClaskey, Northwest Rankin H.S., Brandon, Miss.High School Division II: Kirk Bock, Harrison (Ark.) H.S. and Eric Kibler, Horizon H.S.,

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Friday, January 6, 2006

8:30 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Augie Garrido, Head Coach, University of Texas “Championship Baseball”

9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Dr. Bruce Brown, Special Presenter , NAIA Champions of Character Initiative

“Life Lessons From Baseball”

10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Dusty Rhodes, Head Coach, University of North Florida “The Doubleheader Batting System”

10:40 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Rick Mathews, Bullpen Coach, Colorado Rockies “Preparing the Bullpen to Finish”

11:20 a.m. – 12:00 noon Brian Shoop, Head Coach, Birmingham-Southern College “Implementing Your Team Philosophy in Practice”

12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Clinic Break

1:30 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Gary Gilmore, Head Coach, Coastal Carolina University “Creating High Percentage Base Running”

2:10 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. John Mallee, Hitting Coordinator, Florida Marlins “Teaching the Professional Swing—Pro Style”

2:50 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Danny Hall, Head Coach, Georgia Tech “Winning With Infield Play”

3:30 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. Denney Crabaugh, Head Coach, Oklahoma City University “Why is it so Hard to Teach Pitching Mechanics?”

4:10 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Mark Verstegen, President, Athletes Performance “Implement a Championship Speed & Power System”

Saturday, January 7, 2006

8:30 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Tom House, Co-Founder, National Pitching Association “The Art and Science of Pitching”

9:10 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Gene Stephenson, Head Coach, Wichita State University “Developing Winning People”

9:50 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Rick Rembielak, Head Coach, Wake Forest University “Overlooked Areas of Infield Play…Taken for Granted”

10:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Mike Anderson, Head Coach, University of Nebraska “Optimize Your Outfield Play”

11:10 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Mike Maack, Head Coach, Prestonwood Christian Academy “Perfecting the Left-Hand Pickoff Move to First Base”

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

2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Jim Lawler, Head Coach, University of Arkansas-Little Rock “Pitching and Throwing Drills”

2:40 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Mike Dee, Head Coach, University of Illinois at Chicago “Integrating the Short Game into Your Offensive Philosophy”

3:20 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Larry Giangrosso, Head Coach, University of Alabama-Birmingham

“Rundowns: A Different Approach”

4:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. Rob McDonald, Head Coach, Murray State University “Trouble-shooting for Catchers’ Coaches”

4:40 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. Keith Madison, Retired Head Coach, University of Kentucky “If I Could Do It All Over Again”

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. High School Coaches Breakout Session

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Kenny Kendrena, Bishop Amant H.S., La Puerta, Cal. “Coaching Pitchers in the 21st Century”

2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Phil Katz, Lin-Mar Schools, Robins, Iowa “Practice Organization”

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Tommy Pharr, Farragut H.S., Knoxville, Tenn. “Gurus, Gadgets, and Good Sense in Pitching”

4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tom Gladney, Midway H.S., Waco, Texas “High School Baseball Off-Season Program”

Sunday, January 8, 2006

8:30 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Dave Grant, Head Coach, Glendale Community College “Directional Hitting and Throwing Drills”

9:10 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Brent Strom, Pitching Coordinator, Washington Nationals “Pelvic Loading for Pitchers”

9:50 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Jan Hermans, Physiotherapist/Manual Therapist, Baseballclub DOOR Neptunus, Rotterdam

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10:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Russ McNickle, Assistant Coach, Mississippi State University “Dynamic Drills for Catching Excellence”

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Honors LuncheonEach year, the Honors Luncheon is always one of the highlights at the convention. It gives us an opportunity to pay special tribute to some very special people. This year, we will once again have some prominent individu-als receiving awards at the luncheon, Saturday, Jan. 7.

This year, Terry Ryan and Roland Hemond, two of the most respected executives in baseball, will be receiv-ing Honor Awards. Ryan has been the Executive Vice-President and General Manager of the Minnesota Twins since 1994. Under his direction, the Twins won back-to-back-to-back American League Central Division titles in 2002, 2003, and 2004. For the 2002 and 2004 seasons, the Twins were named the Organization of the Year, and Ryan was selected as the Major League Executive of the Year.

Roland Hemond is Executive Advisor to the General Manager for the Chicago White Sox. Hemond, a three-time winner of the Major League Baseball’s

Executive of the Year Award, has been involved with professional baseball for 54 years. He served 23 seasons as General Manager for the White Sox and Baltimore Orioles and fi ve seasons as Se-nior Executive Vice-President with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has been in his present position since 2000.

Any ABCA member may nominate an individual for the Honor Award. The Nominating/Awards Committee then reviews the nominations and selects two or three to receive this award. Past recipients include former President George Bush, John Grisham, Dick En-berg, Sparky Anderson, Sandy Alderson, Tony Gwynn, Michael Josephson, Bruce Brown, Cal Ripken, Jr., and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert.

Three other outstanding individuals will receive the ABCA Meritorious Service Award at the luncheon. They are: Dick Groch, Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Milwaukee Braves; Abe Key, CEO and President of PONY Base-ball; and Betty Rulong, ABCA Assistant to the Executive Director.

The recipients of the award are selected by the ABCA Hall of Fame Committee and approved by the Board of Direc-tors. The award goes to individuals who have provided outstanding service to amateur baseball.

The Rawlings Sporting Goods Company is the offi cial sponsor of the ABCA Hon-ors Luncheon.

Wojick Named Assistant Coach of the YearFor his 30 years of outstanding work as associate head coach at Eastern Connecticut State University, Bob Wojick has been named the ABCA/Baseball America Assistant Coach of the Year. Wojick has been involved in almost every aspect of the program. On the fi eld, he works in the areas of outfi eld play, hitting, and base run-ning. He is the third base coach and is also involved in recruiting.

Employed in the Hartford Public School System in the Work Readiness Program since 1971, Wojick has served in a part-time capacity throughout his tenure at

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Eastern. Following a three-year playing career between 1969 and 1971 under Head Coach Bill Holowaty, Wojick was named sub-varsity coach in the fall of 1971 and was promoted to assistant

varsity coach in the 1982 national champion-ship season. After the second of the program’s four national titles in 1990, Wojick retired from the staff to spend more time with wife Sandy,

daughter Kimberlee and son Brian. He returned to the program in time for the 1996 season and has been part of additional national championships in 1998 and 2002. Since 1973—when the program qualifi ed for its fi rst (NAIA) na-tional tournament—Wojick has been a fi xture on the third base coaching lines.

In addition to winning four national championships with Wojick, Eastern has qualifi ed for 22 NCAA Division III and four NAIA tournaments and has advanced to ten national tourna-ments. The program has enjoyed 22 seasons of at least 30 wins, including four 40-win campaigns. Eastern’s 29-year record with Wojick on the coach-ing staff has been 960-340-3 for a .738 winning percentage.

For 30 years, Wojick has played an important role in every aspect of the program, from the improvements of Alumni Field—the former on-campus baseball facility—in the early 1970s with new infi elds, dugouts and fences and the installation of lights, to raising money for spring trips to Hawaii, Cali-fornia and Florida, to publishing the team’s yearly media guide and fi nanc-ing national championship rings.

In 1990, Coach Wojick’s game jersey was offi cially retired by ECSU during ceremonies at Old Alumni Field. He will receive the Assistant Coach of the Year Award at the Honors Luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 7.

Previous recipients of this outstanding honor were Dean Stotz, Stanford; Tim Corbin, Clemson; Brian O’Connor, Notre Dame; Jim Toman, South Caro-lina; Jim Lawler, Texas A&M; and Dave Serrano, Cal State Fullerton.

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Action Sports Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13164380 S.W. Macadam, Suite 540Portland, OR 97239(800) [email protected] Ops CommanderJohn Jackson

Accelerated BaseballTechnologies, Inc. . . 1327 & 1329

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Adams USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1118P.O. Box 489Cookeville, TN 38503(800) [email protected] equipment, helmets & accessories Gary Montgomery & John Bartlett

Adroit Technologies, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 14043 N. Court Street, PMB #245Crown Point, IN 46307(219) [email protected] video tapes, baseball tees, video analysis software, and e-booksJohn Mallee

Adscreen Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16068010 Leavenworth StreetOmaha, NE 68114-5332(877) [email protected] banners & field productsJohnny Graves

*Advocare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD1411 Crown StreetMontgomery, IL 60538(630) [email protected] & nutritionMark Swierbinski

Aer-Flo, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 736 & 7384455 18th Street EastBradenton, FL 34203(800) [email protected] of Wind-Weighted™ Baseball Tarps, Bunt Zone™ Infield Protectors, and Aer-Flo® Windscreens. Products are pat-ented and/or patent-pending.Bill Henning

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Akadema, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1433317 Midland AvenueGarfield, NJ 07026(973) [email protected], batting gloves, wood & aluminum bats Lawrence Gilligan

American Baseball Foundation . . . . . 10042660 10th Avenue South, Suite 620Birmingham, AL 35205(205) [email protected] programsDavid Osinski

Ampac Enterprises, Inc./All-Star . . . . . . . . . . 1508 & 1510

P.O. Box 1356Shirley, MA 01464(800) [email protected] protective equipment & uniformsAll-Star’s lineup of baseball and softball equip-ment is designed for comfort and protection on the field. All-Star knows your game.Stan Jurga

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Anaconda Sports . . . . . . . . . 1302 & 130485 Katrine LaneLake Katrine, NY 12449(800) [email protected] line of baseball equipment & apparelEric Jacobson

*ARK Digital Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3023000 Sabo LaneWest Linn, OR 97068(619) [email protected] coaching systemsShawn DeWitt

*Armstrong Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1210P.O. Box 628171Middleton, WI 53562(608) [email protected] equipmentKen Lim

Athletes in Action Baseball . . . . . . . . 1301651 Taylor DriveXenia, OH 45385(937) [email protected] collegiate teamsJason Lester

Athletic Training Equipment Co. (ATEC). . . . . Bay 737

655 Spice Island DriveSparks, NV 89431(800) [email protected] machines, nets, balls & teesLarry Leukhardt

Baden Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142834114 21st Avenue SouthFederal Way, WA 98003(800) [email protected] & accessoriesRusty Trudeau

Baseball America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901201 W. Main Street, Suite 201Durham, NC 27701(800) [email protected]/Media CompanyLee Folger

Baseball Express. . . . . . . . . . 1021 & 10231051 E. NakomaSan Antonio, TX 78216(210) [email protected] & team salesJoey Squilla

*BaseballSavings.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 11198851 E. 34th Street NorthWichita, KS 67226(888) [email protected] baseball salesGreg Barbour

BATCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bay 723111 Treeland CircleSyracuse, NY 13219(877) [email protected] cages & infield batting trainersPete Birmingham

Beacon Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12182224 Pleasant View Road, Suite 6Middleton, WI 53562(800) 747-5985www.beaconathletics.comjdownard@beaconathletics.comBeacon Athletics offers training, conditioning, and athletic field equipment to improve the per-formance of athletes and the fields they play on.Benji Brye & Elizabeth Blum

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BetterBaseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7581050 Mt. Paran RoadAtlanta, GA 30327(800) [email protected] is your baseball supply head-quarters, offering custom nets, baseballs, softballs, pitching machines (including ATEC, JUGS, DATA, and Master Pitch), training aids, batting cages, screens, and more.Glen Robinson

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*BlackSound Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 100211234-B E. Caley AvenueCentennial, CO 80111(303) [email protected] catcherDave Bradshaw

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BMI Sales Group, Inc./Zingbat . . 10437750 Archer RoadJustice, IL 60458 (866) [email protected] Sales Group designs, produces, and sells the Zingbat bat-swing trainer. The Zingbat teaches the batter to stay “inside the ball.”John G. Ciesar

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Boathouse Sports. . . . . . . . . . . 505 & 507425 E. Hunting Park AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19124(800) [email protected] team performance apparelJim Beury & Sean Wilhelmi

BPHL Sports, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10711770 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 205, PMB 429Alpharetta, GA 30004(888) [email protected] pitcher’s & catcher’s plateDanny Pralgo

Brett Brothers Sports. . . . . . 1513 & 1515E. 9514 Montgomery, Building #25Spokane, WA 99206(888) [email protected] bats, gloves, balls & accessoriesJoe Sample

Brown & Co. Sports Portraits . . . . . . . 714404 Stonehenge CircleRockledge, FL 32955(321) [email protected] Photos/portraitsJoe Brown

BSN Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 9431901 Diplomat DriveFarmers Branch, TX 75234(800) [email protected] equipmentTom Rafferty

*Bulls/Sox Training Academy . . . . . . . 3106200 River Bend DriveLisle, IL 60532(630) [email protected] baseball/fast pitch camps/leaguesCharlie Williamson

Burbank Sport Nets . . . . . . . . . . . Bay 749325 Pogy PlaceFernandina Beach, FL 32034(866) [email protected] netting & productsBilly Burbank

Buster 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4022080 CreekwoodHarrison, AR 72601(870) [email protected] batsPhil Wilson

BWP Bats, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140980 Womeldorf LaneBrookville, PA 15825(814) [email protected] batsMichael Gregory

C & H Baseball, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10452215 60th Drive EastBradenton, FL 34203(800) [email protected] batting cages & field equipmentTorrey Spears

Cages*Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1403518 Fair LaneNampa, ID 83686(866) [email protected] batting cage Robert DeCloss

Cendant Hotel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . 12118547 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite J-135Greenwood Village, CO 80112(303) [email protected] accommodationsErik Sabato

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Clell Wade Coaches Directory . . . . . . 1622P.O. Box 177, Cassville, MO 65625(877) [email protected] directories & coaching booksKaran Nickle

Coaches Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1233P.O. Box 1828Monterey, CA 93942(888) [email protected] books, videos & DVDs Dr. Jim Peterson

Coaching Management . . . . . . . . 11172488 N. Triphammer RoadIthaca, NY 14850(607) [email protected] Management publishes three issues per year for every high school and college head baseball coach in the U.S. with targeted editorial, product information, and ads.Mark Goldberg, Diedra Harkenrider, Rob Schoffel

Coastal Plain League . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13324900 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 201Raleigh, NC 27606(919) [email protected] collegiate wood bat leaguePete Bock

Cocoa Expo Sports Center. . . . . . . . . . 712500 Friday RoadCocoa, FL 32926(321) [email protected] & tournamentsJeff Biddle

Collegiate Directories, Inc. . . . . . . . . 1434P.O. Box 450640Cleveland, OH 44145(800) [email protected] National Directory of Collegiate AthleticsKevin Cleary

Collegiate Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . 728 & 73013950 Senlac, #200Dallas, TX 75234(800) [email protected] equipment & field maintenanceSteve Easterling

Colorado Display Systems . . . . . . . . . . 6011551 E. 11th StreetLoveland, CO 80537(800) [email protected] & video displaysJim Weigel

*Cooperstown Bat Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303P.O. Box 415Cooperstown, NY 13326(888) [email protected] award & gift bats for coaches & playersSharon Oberriter

Cosby, Gerry & Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 16183 Pennsylvania PlazaNew York, NY 10001(877) [email protected]/equipment bags & protective equipmentMichael Cosby

Country Stone, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 13308002 31st St. WestRock Island, IL 61264(800) [email protected] Stone’s Redfield is a natural aggre-gate specifically mined to improve the aesthetics, manageability, and playability of infields and warning tracks for baseball and softball fields.Darin Kain

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CoverSports USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7135744 Woodland AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19143(800) [email protected] covers, windscreen & fence toppersFred Hoge

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D-Bat, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120917440 Dallas Parkway, Suite #112Dallas, TX 75075(888) [email protected] baseball batsCade Griffis

Dartfish USA. . . 1049, 1051, 1053 & 10551301 Hightower Trail, Suite 111Atlanta, GA 30350(404) [email protected] analysis softwareRon Imbriale

Decker Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16046912 N. 97th CircleOmaha, NE 68122(800) [email protected] & training equipmentBrian O’Brien

DeLong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 & 105821-5th AvenueGrinnell, IA 50112(800) [email protected], jackets & capsSteve Schawbe

Diamond Pro (TXI). . . . . . . . Plaza 7171341 W. Mockingbird LaneDallas, TX 75247(800) [email protected] groundkeeping products, infield conditioners, calcine clay, mound clay and bricks, marking dust, warning track, and infield mix.Brad Garrison

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Diamond Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bay 80911130 Warland DriveCypress, CA 90630(800) [email protected], catcher’s gear, mitts & bagsAndrea Gordon

DiGeronimo Aggregates/Game-On . 6058900 Hemlock RoadIndependence, OH [email protected] sports field conditioners are pro-duced by DiGeronimo Aggregates. Products include fields conditioners, top dressings, drying agents, and warning track blends.Keith McCabe

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Dinger Bats, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1420P.O. Box 88Ridgway, IL 62979(866) [email protected] bats, batting & fielding glovesKyle Drone

Disney Wide World of Sports . . . . . . 1203P.O. Box 470818Celebration, FL 34747(407) [email protected] school & college baseball spring trainingScott St. George

Dizzy Dean Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1326P.O. Box 856Hernando, MS 38632(662) [email protected] youth baseball & softballBobby Dunn

Douglas Sports Nets & Equipment . . 13133441 S. 11th AvenueEldridge, IA 52748(800) [email protected] nets & equipmentChris Rickerl

Dutch Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Perkinsbaan 15Nieuwegein 3439 ND The [email protected] of Dutch BaseballGijs Selderijk

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Dynamic Team Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 1424419 Boot RoadDowningtown, PA 19335(800) [email protected] uniformsRich Nigro

Earth & Turf Products, LLC . . . . . 1634 112 S. Railroad AvenueNew Holland, PA 17557(888) [email protected] & Turf produces topdressers for the sports-turf industry. Its units are well-built products that work well and are affordable.John A. Bentley

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Easton Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 7437855 Haskell Avenue, Suite 200Van Nuys, CA 91406(800) [email protected], gloves, bags, accessories, apparel & shoesJim Darby

eBaseballClub.com. . . . . . . . . . 200 & 202240 E. Ogden Avenue, Suite 102Hinsdale, IL 60521(866) [email protected] recruiting tool for playersSteve Arch

EMASK, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14021012 S. 131st AvenueOmaha, NE 68154(877) [email protected]’s only clear plastic face mask (bat-ter’s helmets, baseball/softball)Mike Evans

ESPN The Magazine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1201Disney Sports & Recreation ClubhouseP.O. Box 10,000Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830(407) [email protected]/Magazine Pete Bryden

Eversan, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130334 Main StreetWhitesboro, NY 13492(800) [email protected], timers & message signsAllan Roberts

Extra Innings Franchise Co., LLC. . . . 1136264 S. Main StreetMiddleton, MA 01949(978) [email protected] franchise opportunityJesse Peterson

Fair-Play Scoreboards . . . . . . . . . . . . 12161700 Delaware AvenueDes Moines, IA 50317(800) [email protected] & electronic message displaysJeff Reeser

*Fango . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120712025 S.E. 60th Street, #DBellevue, WA 98006(206) [email protected] No. 1 baseball retrieverSteve Goucher

*FCA Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13358701 Leeds RoadKansas City, MO 64129(800) [email protected] Grays Summer Collegiate TeamMike Lusardi

*Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball . . . .412Viale Tiziano 70Roma, Italia 00196(0039) [email protected] center, player placement, merchandisingMarco Landi

FieldTurf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12358088 MontviewMontreal, PQ, Canada H4P 2L7(800) [email protected] turf/sports surfacingJonathan Huard

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Fisher Athletic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 722P.O. Box 1985Salisbury, NC 28145-1985(800) [email protected] padding, windscreens & screensPeter Kalinowski

*Fitter International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 7483050, 2600 Portland Street S.E.Calgary, AB, Canada T2G 4M6(800) [email protected]/rehabilitationLouis Stack

Florida Coast Spring Training . . . . . . 1405 20 Lynn DriveAndover, NJ 07821(973) [email protected] training for college teamsVinny Carlesi

Francis L. Dean & Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . 1534 & 1535

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Frank’s Sport Shop. . . . . . . . 1408 & 1410430 E. Tremont AvenueBronx, NY 10457(718) 299-9628All baseball equipmentRon Stein

Gagliardi Insurance Services, Inc. . . . . 602284 Digital DriveMorgan Hill, CA 95037(800) [email protected] for sportsD. C. Gagliardi

Game, The, LLC. . . . . . . . 1229 & 1231P.O. Box 2516Phenix City, AL 36868(877) [email protected] Game custom-designs team caps, with embroidery available on both the front and back. Caps are available in 11 sizes, includ-ing five sizes in “stretch-fit.”Troy Corbin

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Glover’s Scorebooks. . . . . . . 1120 & 1122P.O. Box 355Forestville, CA 95436(707) 887-2812Scorebooks & accessory itemsTom Glover

*H & K Sports Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1121P.O. Box 529Egg Harbor, WI 54209(866) [email protected]/renovation athletic fieldsMike Parent

Head Down Trainers.com . . . . . . . . . 15111380 Wilmington PikeWest Chester, PA 19382(888) [email protected] training deviceVince Russomagno

Hoosier Bat Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400P.O. Box 432Valparaiso, IN 46384(219) [email protected] is why the pros ask for Hoosier ash bats. Hoosier Bat’s WoodForce 2000 and fungo offer durability surpassed by none.Dave Cook

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Human Kinetics Publishing . . . . . . . . . 708P.O. Box 50761607 N. Market StreetChampaign, IL 61825(800) [email protected], videos & softwareTed Miller

Hunter Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20473 High Rock RoadSandy Hook, CT 06482(203) [email protected] equipmentLynda Wightman

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IBC Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 761 & 762 P.O. Box 1052, Eagle Lake, FL 33839(863) [email protected] showcases & event runnerChuck White

*Impact Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14224525 Pflaum RoadMadison, WI 53718(800) [email protected] & Impact Sports team apparel, footwear & equipmentKyle Simon

IMG Baseball Academy . . . . . . . . . . . 10335500-34th Street WestBradenton, FL 34240(941) [email protected] & team programsTom Pluto

*Inland Tarp & Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014172 N. Frontage Road EastMoses Lake, WA 98837(800) [email protected] covers & tarpsCalvin Stapleton

Inside Edge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10475049 Emerson Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55419(800) [email protected] pitch charting for coaching, scouting & reportingJay Donchetz & Randy Istre

*Iron Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120515863 N. Greenway Hayden Loop #117Scottsdale, AZ 85260(800) [email protected] Cirone

JC Video Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140614881 S. Heritage Crest WayBluffdale, UT 84065(801) [email protected] analysis software/hardwareMark Connell

*JJMD, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1436614 Pine StreetSugar Grove, IL 60554-9342(630) [email protected] fielding gloveMike Pyle

JUGS/JKP Sports, Inc.. . . . . . . . . Bay 102519333 S.W. 118th AvenueTualatin, OR 97062(800) [email protected] pitching machines, screens & radarDave Candello

Just For Nets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12043922 W. Osborne AvenueTampa, FL 33614(888) [email protected] nettingAlen Kozic

K & K Insurance Group, Inc. . . . . . . . 12201712 Magnavox WayFort Wayne, IN 46804(800) [email protected] sports camps insuranceStacie Richardson

Kennedy Athletic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6032800 E. 11th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90023(800) [email protected] headwearMike Pilcher

Lee County Sports Authority. . . . . . . . 3152305 BroadwayFort Myers, FL 33901(866) [email protected] Ewen

Lifelong Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15193200 S. Country Club RoadMelbourne, FL 32901(877) [email protected] equipment Larry Thompson

Louisiana Sports Nets . 1521, 1523 & 15254013 Cameron StreetLafayette, LA 70506(800) 626-6552Nets, pitching machines & suppliesBilly Carlton

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Louisville Slugger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1620800 W. Main StreetLouisville, KY 40202(800) [email protected] 1884, when John A. “Bud” Hillerich hand-turned a white ash bat for Pete “The Gladiator” Browning, the finest hitter of the day, the name Louisville Slugger has been synonymous with the game’s greatest players and teams.Kevin Uhrhan

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M & S Technologies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 8575557 W. Howard StreetSkokie, IL 60077(877) [email protected] testing systemsJoe Marino

Markwort Sporting Goods 1503 & 15051101 Research BoulevardSt. Louis, MO 63132-1711(800) [email protected] Sporting Goods is a distributor/manufacturer of baseball equipment, includ-ing baseballs, gloves and mitts, protective equipment, batter’s gloves, uniforms, socks, laces, glove oil, and training accessories.Herb Markwort

See ad on page 30

M.A.S.A., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7061413 S. Meridian RoadJasper, IN 47546(800) [email protected]. distributes a full-color 96-page sporting goods and field maintenance cata-log. The company carries a wide assortment of baseball, softball, soccer, and football equipment at discounted prices.Grayson Goodness

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Master Pitching Machine, Inc.. . . . . . 1200 & 1202

4200 N.E. Birmingham RoadKansas City, MO 64117(800) [email protected] Pitching Machine is the manufactur-er and direct supplier of the Iron Mike arm-style pitching machine, batting cage nets and frames, “L” screens, protective screens, and related items.Patrick Corley

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McDavid USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40110305 Argonne DriveWoodridge, IL 60517(800) [email protected] clothing & protective braces, etc.Harry Brown

Memphis Net & Twine. . . . . . . . . . . . . 405P.O. Box 80331Memphis, TN 38108(800) [email protected] cages, backstops & pitching machinesAlbert Carruthers

Midwest Baseball Academy, Inc. . . . . 130010423 Worthington LaneProspect, KY 40059(800) [email protected] academy franchiseJoe Marker

Miken Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 927 & 1026415 E. South StreetCaledonia, MN 55921(877) [email protected] batMike Rommes

Miller Net Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1217P.O. Box 18787Memphis, TN 38181(800) [email protected] nets & equipmentHarold Miller

Mizuno USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 11294925 Avalon Ridge ParkwayNorcross, GA 30071(800) [email protected] goods Jim Glueckert

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Moltan Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12227125 Riverdale Bend RoadMemphis, TN 38125(800) [email protected] Diamond Conditioners are profession-ally sized and manage moisture, reduce compaction, promote healthier root zones in turf, and enhances field appearances and performance of any skinned infield surface. Jeff Martin

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More Than ERA . . . . . . . . . . 1413 & 1512 11038 Hildreth CourtCamarillo, CA 93012(805) [email protected] charts & pitching stats softwareLarry May

National Baseball Congress . . . . . . . . 1426P.O. Box 1420Wichita, KS 67201-1420(316) [email protected], league, tournament affiliation, NBC World SeriesEric Edelstein & Josh Robertson

National Batting Cages, Inc. . . . . . . . 1213P.O. Box 250Forest Grove, OR 97116-0250(800) [email protected] cages, screens & tunnel nets Fred I. Schmidtke

National Pitching Association . . . . . . 1509P.O. Box 2350Del Mar, CA 92014(866) [email protected] instructionTom House

*New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc. .Bay 851Brighton Landing, 20 Guest StreetBoston, MA 02135(617) [email protected] cleats-team sportsLarry Brady

New England Collegiate BaseballLeague . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1320

515 Hawthorne LaneWindsor, CT 06095(401) [email protected] summer leagueChuck Paiva

NIKE, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bay 817One Bowerman Drive JR-3Beaverton, OR 97005(503) 671-2973; (800) 344-6453Athletic apparel, footwear & accessoriesKeith Conrad & Kelly Wylie

Nocona Athletic Goods . . . . . . . . . . . 1632P.O. Box 329Nocona, TX 76255(800) [email protected] gloves & equipmentGary Netolicky

Northwoods League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3002900 4th Street S.W.Rochester, MN 55902(507) [email protected] collegiate baseball leagueDick Radatz, Jr. & Rick Lindau

Nylon Net Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 864P.O. Box 592Memphis, TN 38101(800) [email protected] nets & equipmentStephen Christides

Oakley, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 & 502One IconFoothill Ranch, CA 92675(800) [email protected] Schnitzler

OakWood Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6131026 Clark RoadLansing, MI 48917(517) [email protected] sports lockersJohn Morrell

Old Hickory Bat Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 12191735 Highway 31WGoodlettsville, TN 37072(866) PRO-BATSMaple/ash baseball bats, fungos, training bats & accessoriesTravis Copley

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On Deck Sports . . . . . .1123 & Plaza 1125P.O. Box 522, Winthrop, MA 02152(877) [email protected] mounds & equipmentJoe Murphy

Onletterhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1027130 Spring Meadows WestHolland, OH 43528(866) [email protected]@onletterheadusa.comBranded e-mailBill Findley

*One Call Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 756623 S. Clay StreetTroy, OH 45373(877) [email protected] message notificationLeib Lurie

Osborne Innovative Products . . Bay 14252221-2nd StreetEnumclaw, WA 98022(800) [email protected] screens, training equipment & field maintenanceMark Zender

Peak Performance Foods, LLC . . . . . . 1318996 Wilkinson Trace, Suite B-3Bowling Green, KY 42103(270) [email protected] snacksDr. Steve Snodgrass

Perform Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710P.O. Box 8090, 11 Amflex DriveCranston, RI 02920(800) [email protected] training productsJohn Brock

*Phiten USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7208563 154th Avenue N.E.Redmond, WA 98052(866) [email protected] health productsShiro Nitta

Pickle-Ball, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10044700 9th Avenue N.W.Seattle, WA 98107(800) [email protected] baseballsDoug Smith

PIK Products Corporation . 638 & 640P.O. Box 2108Norwalk, CT 06852(877) [email protected] Products is a baseball-training aid com-pany with products available at a reasonable price that are proven to get results at every level. Louis Seeley

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Pinnacle Sports Equipment/BamBooBat Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1412

3555 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10314(718) [email protected] batsThomas M. Verrengia

Pitch Count, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13223824 Dade DriveAnnandale, VA 22003(703) [email protected] pitch counterDave Tinsley

Pitching Central . . . . . . . . . . 1500 & 1502303 Wells Fargo Drive #7Houston, TX 77090(281) 587-8754 [email protected] pitching training programsRon Wolforth

Pittsburgh Souvenir & Novelty Co.. . . 903 6628 E. Montreal PlaceScottsdale, AZ 85254(480) 922-1070 ApparelMike Rossman

*Playball Technology Corporation . . 13244446 Anderson DriveBeaverton, MI 48612(989) [email protected]™ Batting SystemChad Hansen

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Portolite Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . Bay 7232950 Nelson RoadDelano, MN 55328(800) [email protected] pitching moundsMichael Hoppe

Power Systems, Inc. . . . . 1206 & 1208P.O. Box 31709Knoxville, TN 37930(800) [email protected] 20 years, Power Systems has been pro-viding coaches and athletes with the most current and effective training products and programs for sports conditioning, includ-ing strength training, speed development, plyometrics, and agility training. Visit Power Systems online, or call toll-free.

The Powers Manufacturing Co.. . . . . 1336P.O. Box 2157Waterloo, IA 50704(319) [email protected] uniformsScott Klieman

Prep Illustrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1221P.O. Box 191Eagle Grove, IA 50533(800) [email protected] magazineKay Derscheid

Pro-Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140122612 Mojave LaneMission Viejo, CA 92691(800) [email protected] therapy productsTom Nolan

Pro-Line Cap Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 716 & 7181332 N. Main StreetFort Worth, TX 76106-9117(800) [email protected] capsCharlie Harris

Pro Look Sports . . . . . . . . . . 1306 & 130837 E. Center Street, Suite 304Provo, UT 84606(800) [email protected] sports apparelTroy Blanchard

Pro Nine Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 709 & 711P.O. Box 1765Los Alamitos, CA 90720(714) 892-0809www.pronine.comBaseballs, bags & catcher’s gearFrank Hardy

ProBatter Sports, LLC . . . . . 1319 & 132115 Old Gate LaneMilford, CT 06460(203) [email protected] pitching machineJim Cummings

ProCut Hitting System/TIPM, Inc.. . . 15171509 Lyford RoadRockford, IL 61107(888) [email protected] systemTim Nolan

*ProGrass, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101960 Penn Avenue, Suite 810Pittsburgh, PA 15222(866) [email protected] turf for athleticsBobby Thomas

Promats, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1411P.O. Box 508Fort Collins, CO 80522(800) [email protected] wall padding Mark Callihan

ProMounds, Inc.. . . . . .1123 & Plaza 1125 P.O. Box 522Winthrop, MA 02152(877) [email protected] mounds & equipmentJoe Murphy

Proper Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 833 & 9323209 Air Park RoadFuquay Varina, NC 27526(800) [email protected] mounds & turf productsMike Beck

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Pro’s Choice Sportsfield Products . . . . Bay 701

410 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 400Chicago, IL 60611(800) 648-1166www.proschoice1.comPro’s Choice® delivers a full line of sports-field products, including conditioning soil and infield mixes for top-dressing infields, quickly drying puddles, and revitalizing turf.Dave Cygan

See ad on page 20

PUMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bay 14175 Lyberty WayWestford, MA 01886(800) [email protected] footwearMatt Lancor

*Quickswing, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6402990 Lexington Ave. SouthSt. Paul, MN 55121877-467-9464www.quickswing.comjim@quickswing.comManufacturer of the Quickswing Batting Aid and various other baseball training aids designed to improve your game. Endorsed by Hall-of-Fame inductee Paul Molitor and proven by Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer.Jim Mauer

See ad on page 25

Rawlings Sporting Goods . . . . . . Bay 9171859 Bowles AvenueFenton, MO 63026(800) [email protected] equipment & clothingMike Thompson

Reebok International, Ltd . . 1628 & 1630 1895 J.W. Foster BoulevardCanton, MA 02021(781) [email protected] & apparelKevin Adams

Reef Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10129209 Almeda Genoa RoadHouston, TX 77075 (800) [email protected] sheeting manufactured into mound & field coversMark Young

*Reist Industries . . . . . . . . . . 1636 & 1638100 Union StreetElmira, ON, Canada N3E 2Z2(519) 669-1501Infield groomers & seedersKen Vander Voet

*Regent Sports Corp. 764, 765, 766 & 76845 Ranick RoadHauppauge, NY 11788(800) [email protected] equipmentRobert Narvaez

Riddell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1323 & 13253404 Steeplechase TrailArlington, TX 76016(817) [email protected] equipmentDave Hosteller

RightViewPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 854 & 85627 Middleridge Lane SouthRolling Hills, CA 90274(310) [email protected]/pitching analysis softwareDon Slaught

Ringor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1612 & 16147929 S.W. Burns Way Wilsonville, OR 97070(800) [email protected], clothing & bagsRyan Garrett

Ripken Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 & 9131427 Clarkview Road, Suite 100Baltimore, MD 21209(800) [email protected] baseball campsRob Weinhold

Rixstine Recognition . . . . . . 1236 & 13342350 ‘O’ StreetLincoln, NE 68510(800) [email protected], awards, gifts, novelties & promotional itemsTim Hoffman

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*RockSports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4031609 Chisholm Trail, Suite 400Round Rock, TX 78681(800) [email protected] printed T-shirtsJohn Payton

Rotor Twin Swing Trainer 1503 & 15051101 Research BoulevardSt. Louis, MO 63132-1711(800) [email protected] swing trainerHerb Markwort

Russell Athletic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bay 80133330 Cumberland BoulevardAtlanta, GA 30339(800) 800-5534 [email protected] apparelLarry Linenberger

S & L The Original Practice Glove. . . 12121215 S. UnionTacoma, WA 98405(800) 231-2611Fielding toolJim Lavick

Schutt Sports . . 1305, 1307, 1309 & 1311P.O. Box 426, 1200 E. UnionLitchfield, IL 62056(800) [email protected] Sports markets innovative, quality, protective, and field equipment for baseball/softball. It also offers collectable helmets and bases to promote fan enjoyment.Larry Brushett

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ScorePAD Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10385240-Q Panola Industrial BoulevardDecatur, GA 30035(678) [email protected] scoring softwareDouglas N. Hines

Seating Services Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . 1328P.O. Box 4Angola, NY 14006(716) 549-9003www.seatingservices.comdccooke@seatingservices.comManufacturers of quality blow-molded, grav-ity-tip, and low maintenance stadium chairs. Add your VIP section today.Diane Cotroneo Cooke

See ad on page 33

Slow The Game Down. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6001100 S. Coast Highway #203Laguna Beach, CA 92651(866) [email protected] trainingDr. Bill Harrison

SlugMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51117717 Hwy. 7Minnetonka, MN 55345(952) [email protected] manufactures the Hitting Station, one of the most effective, versatile baseball hitting devices on the market for indoor and outside use.

See ad on page 45

*Solo Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 752 & 75411985 Bernardo Plaza DriveSan Diego, CA 92128(800) [email protected] baseball hitting training aidKen Cook

Sound & Video Creations, Inc. . . . . . . 4002820 Azalea PlaceNashville, TN 37204(888) [email protected] & video server systems for stadiumsEric Pangborn

Source One Sports . . . . . . . . . . 501 & 5031756 Lakeshore DriveMuskegon, MI 49441(800) [email protected] signageCorey Leonard

South Padre Island Nets, Inc.. . . . 13172001 Amistad DriveSan Benito, TX 78586(866) [email protected] Nets manufactures among the high-est quality sports netting in the industry, including batting cages, protective screens, custom backstops and other barrier nets, at excellent prices with speedy delivery.Joe Rodriguez

See ad on page 33

Southern Athletic Fields. 1223 & 12251309 Mainsail DriveColumbia, TN 38401(800) [email protected] specializes in infield mixes, mound clay, warning track, field conditioners, field acces-sories, and drying agents.Bill Marbet

See ad on page 52

Southwest Host Services . . . . . . . . . . . 732P.O. Box 13808, Scottsdale, AZ 85267(480) [email protected] hotel accommodations Linda Hitchins

*SPARQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750411 N.W. 13th StreetPortland, OR 97209(971) [email protected] equipment

Speedline Athletic Wear . . . 1036 & 10371804 N. HabanaTampa, FL 33607(813) [email protected] team uniformsDave Aubuchon

*Spencer Medical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76330245 TomasRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688(877) [email protected] fat analyzerCraig Adams

Sportdecals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1416P.O. Box 860Spring Grove, IL 60081-0860(800) [email protected] decals & imprinted T-shirts Don Metivier

Sports Attack . . . . . . . . . . . 810 & 812P.O. Box 1529Verdi, NV 89439-1529(800) [email protected] Attack is a manufacturer of quality sports-training equipment, with 35 years of pitching-machine design experience. The company’s current product line offers pro-fessional baseball training equipment.Kurt Brenner

See ad on page 10

Sports Belle, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1507P.O. Box 50243Knoxville, TN 37950(865) [email protected] uniforms & coaching apparelRoyd Walker

*Sports FX Technologies. 1504 & 150610 Willow StreetDerry, NH 03038(603) [email protected] FX Technologies designs and develops swing-measurement systems and software-resolving equipment for one player at a time.Dr. Roger D. Krickler

See ad on page 19

Sports Sensors, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 150111351 Embassy DriveCincinnati, OH 45240(888) [email protected] Sensors, Inc., creates affordable Doppler radar speed sensors for various sports training applications, including the Glove Radar®, the Paintball Radarchron®, the Arrowspeed Radarchron®, the Swing Speed Radar®, and the new Swing Speed Radar® with Tempo Timer.Al Dilz

See ad on page 9

Sports Tutor . . . . . 1521, 1523 & 15253300 Winona AvenueBurbank, CA 91504(800) [email protected] Tutor is a leading manufacturer of ball-throwing machines, including the HomePlate and Batting Tutor. See these machines in action at the batting cage, Booth 1521.John Henderson

See ad on page 22

*Sportsdiamond.com. . . . . . . . 203 & 20514270 42nd Street N.E.St. Michael, MN 55376(888) [email protected] Hansen

St. Petersburg/ClearwaterSports Commission . . . . . 761 & 762

13805 58th Street North, Suite 2-200Clearwater, FL 33760(877) [email protected] for training & tournamentsKevin Smith

Stabilizer Solutions, Inc. . . . . . . . 113233 S. 28th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85034(800) [email protected]



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Stabilizer Solutions specializes in natural- and fiber-reinforced sport, recreational, and landscape surfaces, and manufactures prod-uct lines for baseball fields.Tim Myers

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Stalker Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7042609 Technology DrivePlano, TX 75074-7467(800) [email protected] Radar manufactures the Stalker Sport Radar, the Stalker Pro Radar, and the Stalker Acceleration Testing System—all of which are used by every MLB team.Paul Hataway

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Strike Zone, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bay 72310531 Maryland CircleBloomington, MN 55438(952) [email protected] practice unit & pitching machineJohn L. Beintema

*Strike Out Stripperz, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 301400 W. Railroad StreetColumbiana, OH 44408(330) [email protected] training device, video kitJack Kucek

Super-Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 831 & 9303209 Air Park RoadFuquay Varina, NC 27526(800) 955-6387

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Tech Mesh Apparel, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 504P.O. Box 702357Tulsa, OK 74170-2357(918) [email protected] management practice apparelJean Barrett

Tomark Sports . . . . . . . . . . . 1008 & 1010P.O. Box 1088Corona, CA 92878(951) [email protected] Recreation equipment sales & service Mark Harpin

Toro Co., The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 & 7028111 Lyndale Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420(952) [email protected] utility vehicle & Reelmaster mowerBoyd Montgomery

Trailways Transportation System, Inc. . . 11353554 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 301Fairfax, VA 22030(877) [email protected] (charters/bus) transportationDiane Walden

*Triple Crown Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10193930 Automation WayFort Collins, CO 80525(970) 223-6644

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True Pitch, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 862P.O. Box 11Altoona, IA 50009(800) [email protected] game moundsCraig Allison

Tuff Toe, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10171442 W. Collins Avenue, Suite GOrange, CA 92867-5443(800) [email protected]’s toes & bat protectorsJeff Musick

TurboSlot Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1116131 E. Lexington RoadMocksville, NC 27028(800) [email protected] gloves, fungos & TurboStiksFred Willett

Turface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bay 731750 Lake Cook Road, Suite 440Buffalo Grove, IL 60089(800) [email protected] consistently provides measurable value to customers by integrating people, products, technology, and services in soil modification, erosion control, and plant establishment.Charlie Vestal

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USA Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . 1624 & 1626403 Blackwell StreetDurham, NC 27701(919) [email protected] baseball teamsPaul Seiler

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*Union City Greyhounds . . . . . . . . . . 1418P.O. Box 9Union City, TN 38281(731) 446-1363; (731) [email protected] collegiate baseballStephen Crockett

Vantage Products Int’l . . . . . Plaza 8438410 Wolf Lake Drive, #106Memphis, TN 38133(800) [email protected] supplies batting cages, protective screens, and netting, as well as many other baseball-related items.Chris Bawcum

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Western Athletic Supply Co. . . . . . . . 1310P.O. Box 5407Riverside, CA 92517(800) 624-6637Baseball equipmentJack Lenertz

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Products on Display 2006 ABCA PreviewAccelerated Baseball Technologies, Inc.

920-748-6599WWW.ACCELERATEDBASEBALL.COM

The Flame Thrower™ Pitching Machine by Accelerated Baseball Technologies helps to enhance a batter’s ball-tracking

skills and swing grooves, as well as helping the hit-ter make solid bat contact. By using tennis balls thrown at high speeds, the Flame Thrower forces batters to concentrate on their batting rep-

etitions. Since this pitching machine is lightweight and portable, it’s convenient for inside and outdoor practices. Contact Accelerated Baseball Technologies today for more information.

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Aer-Flo, Inc.800-823-7356WWW.AERFLO.COM

Wind Weighted™ baseball-softball tarps are virtually windproof. These patent-pending covers for the mound, home plate, and bullpens have a steel chain in their hemmed edges so that they stay down in windy condi-tions. No stakes or sandbags are necessary. The installer device allows installation in 25 seconds by only two people. The tough, waterproof 14-ounce vinyl-polyester fabric is treated to fight UV rays and mildew exposure. Wind Weighted tarps and installers take the drudgery out of the game.

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The Bunt Zone™ Infield Protector from Aer-Flo, Inc. doubles as the perfect tar-get-training system for bunting practice. It uses three color-coded zones: Yellow

is the bunt-for-hit target area; green is the sac-rifice bunt zone; and red is the bad

bunt zone—never go into the red zone for hit-and-run or pull-hitting situations. Players get instant feedback at every practice. Tough nine-ounce vinyl-poly-ester mesh survives spike traffic. The Bunt Zone (patents pending) provides

maximum turf protection while improving team bunting skills. Ground staples are included. Call Aer-Flo toll-free, or visit online.

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All-Star Sporting Goods800-777-3810WWW.ALL-STARSPORTS.COM

All-Star’s LG22W Pro Leg Guard is one of the industry’s standards. Its exceptional features include: easy-form triple-knee design; extend-ed-shin pad protection; built-up kneecap padding; exclusive venting system; and a removable second toe. For catchers serious about their position, All-Star gives them the protec-tion, mobility, and comfort

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The proven protective features of All-Star’s CP28 Pro Chest Protector now include the Ultra Cool™ Venting System. This spe-cial venting design allows heat to escape the body and let fresh air circulate between the padding and uniform. This lightweight technology keeps players cool while offering ultra protection.

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Beacon Athletics800-747-5985WWW.BEACONATHLETICS.COM

Beacon Athletics’ Streamliner Dry Line Markers are some of the best dry-line marking machines made in the industry.

With five Streamliner models to choose from, you’re sure to find the features

you need. Standard features include a heavy-duty, powder-coated steel frame, a revolutionary retractable handle, a unique variable-flow control (two- and four-inch lines), and one of the top string-line guides in the industry. Find the Streamliner advantage. Contact Beacon Athletics for all the details.

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BetterBaseball800-997-4233WWW.BETTERBASEBALL.COM

BetterBaseball is a total baseball sup-ply house, specializing in nets and bat-ting cages that are custom-cut to any

size you want. The company provides quick, friendly customer service. BetterBaseball supplies every-thing, including

bases, plates, mounds, gear, and hard-ware. All team equipment needs can be found easily online, or teams can call the company toll-free for more product information.

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Zingbat866-ZINGBATWWW.ZINGBAT.COM

Zingbat™ introduces the Trainer Series product line. This economically-priced version of the regular Pro Series Zingbat is ideal for youth play-ers. The Trainer Series teaches batters basic swing mechanics. The Composite Zingbat Trainer is available in one length and weight (30”, 17 oz.), while the aluminum Pro Series can be customized to meet teams’ specific length and weight requirements. Call today for a free instructional CD or video.

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Challenger Industries, Inc.800-334-8873WWW.CHALLENGERIND.COM

DURAPlay Home Plate Baseball and Softball Mats can be used anywhere a home plate area is needed. Whether

they’re used to cover the batter’s box for protection or establish a home plate

area indoors or out, these durable mats create batter’s boxes that are ideal for either sport. Pre-cut mats are available for fungo/on-deck circles, pitching mounds, and single batter’s boxes. Synthetic turf products are also available for batting cages, dugouts, or the whole field, and installation is available. Contact Challenger for more information.

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Challenger Industries, Inc.800-334-8873WWW.CHALLENGERIND.COM

Challenger offers the new TT33 Baseball Field Turf. Among the latest in synthetic turf technology, this turf is

great for covering the entire field, foul ball areas, or infield. The com-

pany also offers the Permanent Home Plate Mat with inlaid batter’s box lines and home plate. With this product, you’ll no longer need to re-paint season after season. The Permanent Home Plate Mat is made with the same high-quality athletic turf as before, complete with a five-millimeter urethane cushion.

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Country Stone800-762-5728WWW.COUNTRYSTONE.COM

Redfield Infield Topdressing by Country Stone is used on the skinned areas of baseball and softball fields as a top-dressing and conditioner. Excellent for improving aes-thetics, Redfield reduces compac-tion and crusting caused by the hard-ening of clay, silt, and limestone, high traffic, and natural weather conditions. Naturally-colored, Redfield will not fade or permanently stain uniforms. It works well in conjunction with calcined and vit-rified clays. Available in bulk or bag.

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When searching for a warning track that looks good, plays well, and is easy to manage, look no further than Redfield Warning Track Mix by Country Stone.

This 100-per-cent natural aggregate provides an excel-lent transi-tion zone between the

turf and fence, making the ball more visible at a distance and serving as an effective “warning sign” for players. Redfield improves all fields’ aesthetics, playability, and manageability. Available in bulk.

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Game-On888-593-0395WWW.HAYDITEGAME-ON.COM

Game-On is a sports-field soil condition-er that provides excellent turf results without breaking the team’s budget.

It’s a lightweight, expanded-shale prod-uct that absorbs over 20 percent of its weight in water. Game-On is more durable than clay and does not break down into fine particles. Game-On is manufactured

in Cleveland, Ohio, and is available in bags or in bulk.

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Game-On Red is an infield topdressing with a brick-red color that gives your field a finishing touch for that Major League look. This topdress-ing gives balls a more consistent bounce, and the deep red color allows infielders to see the ball more easily. Game-On Red is avail-able in bags or in bulk.

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Earth & Turf Products, LLC888-693-2638WWW.EARTHANDTURF.COM

Linear aeration can reduce sports inju-ries by softening turf on athletic fields and arenas. The one-pass design of the Earth & Turf Linear Aerator assures

maximum modification of athletic field turf. The Linear Aerator conditions

a 58-inch swath of turf, cutting grooves in the turf 3”D x 1”W x 3-1/2” apart. Aggressive, reverse-spiral-mounted teeth bring both soil and topdressing material up over the rotor, brushing it back into the grooves by steel fingers on a filler bar and reciprocating it side to side.

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Glove Radar888-542-9246WWW.GLOVERADAR.COM

Turn any ball glove into a radar gun with Glove Radar® from Sports Sensors—now featuring improved sensitivity.

Glove Radar aids in developing players’ throwing skills. Glove Radar “sees”

through the glove and measures the speed of the ball as it approaches the glove. It easily attaches to a base-ball or softball glove and is worn by the receiver of the ball, or by multiple part-

ners in non-game situations. It utilizes Doppler radar like conventional hand-held radar speed guns—but performs accurately at any throwing distance.

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Swing Speed Radar™888-542-9246WWW.SWINGSPEEDRADAR.COM

The new Swing Speed Radar™ from Sports Sensors is a small, inexpen-sive Doppler radar velocity sensor that measures the swing speed of baseball and softball players. The Swing Speed Radar helps players develop optimum bat speed for distance, quickness, and bat control for consistent ball contact. The Swing Speed Radar provides real-time velocity feedback that assists players, coaches, and instructors in measuring performance improvement and trouble-shooting swing mechanics.

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Hoosier Bat Company800-228-3787WWW.HOOSIERBAT.COM

Hoosier Bat makes all-ash bats used by many Major League and Minor League players. Its patented three-piece wood bat, the WoodForce 2000, is now NCAA-approved. With ash in the handle, hickory in the “sweet spot,” and maple on the barrel end, the WoodForce 2000 provides a solid

sweet spot that will not flake, retaining the same look and feel as a

traditional all-ash bat. All of Hoosier’s bats are made from quality wood and are crafted to exacting standards.

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Louisville SluggerWWW.SLUGGER.COM

Louisville Slugger®, the 121-year-old legendary bat maker and official bat

of Major League Baseball,

is making noise with its M9® Maple Bats. Introduced to MLB in 2004 and used by Adam Dunn, Ken Griffey, Jr., and Manny Ramirez, the M9 is now available for players at all levels. Maple is a denser wood than Northern White Ash, and it can provide better hitting performances: the harder the surface, the quicker and farther the ball may rebound. M9 bats available for retail include the M9C271C, M9C331C, M9M110C, and M9T141C.

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Dynasty’s ST+20 is Louisville Slugger®’s strongest alloy bat—20 percent stronger and tougher than its industry-leading TPX Warrior® alloy bat. TPX per-formance technology centers on the concept that stiff handles and flexible barrels create greater transfers of energy. This field-proven, time-tested design has helped Louisville Slugger teams win seven of the past eight NCAA national champi-onships. Both 2005 champion Texas and runner-up Florida swung Dynasty’s ST+20, along with other stiff-handled Louisville Slugger TPX bats.

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M.A.S.A., Inc.800-264-4519WWW.MASA.COM

The Poly-Cap has been designed with both the players and the fans in mind. Dual-purpose Poly-Cap covers the sharp

barbs on fenc-es that can cause serious injuries and improves the appearance of any field. Now avail-

able in both bright yellow and forest green, Poly-Cap features patented-UV protection and is backed by a two-year warranty. Economically-priced to fit any budget, M.A.S.A. also carries the Poly-Cap installer tool, which dramatically reduces installation time.

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White Line Equipment Co.877-717-2892WWW.WHITELINEMARKERS.COM

With over 20 years of line-marking experience, White Line Markers’ insti-tutional strength and quality machines

have been meet-ing the toughest demands of base-

ball teams. The company has produced one of the most advanced, user-friendly families of liners on the market, which are used extensively by professional universities, high schools, and park/recreation department teams world-wide. Whether it’s youth or college ball, teams are sure to find a liner that meets their needs. Replacement parts are available. Try one and find out what you have been missing.

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Markwort Sporting Goods800-937-4824WWW.MARKWORT.COM

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

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Master Pitching Machine, Inc.800-878-8228WWW.MASTERPITCH.COM

The “Iron Mike” pitching machine features a throwing arm that lets bat-

ters see a full wind-up before the ball is pitched, allowing them to better develop the fundamental skills used when fac-ing a live pitcher. This capability makes the “Iron

Mike” the preferred pitching machine of professional and amateur players and coaches. All machines are self-feeding, include a remote control, and carry a manufacturer’s warranty.

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Pro’s Choice800-648-1166WWW.PROSCHOICE1.COM

Pro Mound® packing clay from Pro’s Choice® is the choice of professional teams, universities, municipalities, and

youth teams worldwide. When used on the mound and in the batter’s box area, the clay forms a solid sub-surface founda-tion that allows the pitcher and batter to dig in and establish firm footing with-out creating large wear holes. Pro Mound installs

quickly and—more importantly—it lasts. Experience safer playing condi-tions and reduced mound and batter’s box maintenance by choosing Pro Mound. For more information, call Pro’s Choice.

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For high-quality performance and a color that will set your field apart, choose the Soilmaster Select Series from Pro’s Choice. It’s scientifically-engineered to meet daily mainte-nance challenges and give fields a professional look. Soilmaster Select is available in four dis-tinct colors—red, green, brown, and charcoal—and its uniform granules manage moisture to alleviate compac-tion, keeping fields in top playing condi-tion. Pro’s Choice delivers a full line of field products for conditioning soil and infields. They help topdress infields, quickly dry puddles, and revitalize turf.

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Challenger Industries has the most durable, popular, and afford-able synthetic turf baseball products on the market today. We offer hitting mats, pitching mats, and fungo/on-deck circles, as well as a turf for batting cages and complete elds. We have the products, experience, and staff to handle any need that you may have.

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spot.” Swift Stick may be used with Wiffle®, tennis, or soft-foam balls. Use Swift Stik during practice with any drill so batters can increase their

swings before muscle fatigue sets in, or use it before a game to lock in hand-eye coordination. Visit Swift Stik’s Web site to see how it gets results fast.

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Power Systems, Inc.800-321-6975WWW.POWER-SYSTEMS.COM

The Baseball/Softball Power Program from Power Systems is a 12-week train-ing program designed to bolster the performance of baseball and softball athletes using the necessary equipment to develop speed, agility, and explosiveness. The pro-gram includes: the Pro Agility Ladder™; the six-pound Power Med Ball™; the Lateral Stepper™; the VersaDisc™; a large Power Chute™; one Power Throw-Ball™ set; a nylon carry bag; the Power Program Training Manual; and a choice of VHS or DVD. Contact the company for more information on other products and programs.

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Profile Products, LLC800-207-6457WWW.TURFACE.COM

For more than 40 years, Profile Products has been a leading manu-facturer of soil-modification products,

including its Turface® line of infield and sports turf condi-tioners and mound clay. The patented Pro League® condi-tions infield soils for exceptional moisture absorption for optimal athletic performance.

Turface MVP® eliminates compac-tion, bad ball hops, and rainouts on skinned infields, while Quick Dry® absorbs excess water, blending in with the infield turf. Turface Gray and Red are infield conditioners manufactured in colored tones for non-glare surfaces to allow greater ball visibility. Turface Mound Clay is used for building pitching

Grand Slam Pitching Machine800-GRANDSLAMWWW.AGRANDSLAM.COM

Grand Slam is one of the most effective pitching machines for working batters’ hand-eye coordination. Its self-feeding reservoir holds over 60 golf ball-sized Wiffle® balls and allows batters to take 50 swings in five minutes. Each pitch is guaranteed to hit the

strike zone. It’s ideal for indoor training or outdoor use—all you need is 16-20 feet of free space. Forty-eight balls and a lifetime warranty are included.

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Swift Stik877-845-7845WWW.SWIFTSTIK.COM

Swift Stik is one of the most versatile training bats on the market. Batters can improve hand-eye coordination, increase their bat speed, build muscle memory, and isolate the bat’s “sweet

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of 100-percent natural clays into high-quality, professionally-sized calcined clay conditioners. These conditioners are used throughout the sports turf industry for the daily maintenance of infield-skinned surfaces, but may also be used in any new construction or major renovation project.

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Red Diamond RBI Conditioner® and Drying Agent® are manufactured to meet the needs of professional ground-skeepers, college and high school coaches, and parks and recreation

sports turf managers. The Quantum Turf Technologies® manufacturing pro-

cess creates 100-percent nat-ural earth with dark-red profes-sionally-sized conditioners. Red Diamond RBI Conditioners

provide unique surface coloration, pro-mote safety, and improve the moisture management of infield-skinned surfac-es, mounds, and home plate areas.

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mounds at Major League fields around the country.

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Turface® offers a complete line of infield conditioners, including the pat-ented Pro League®. Manufactured with

smaller, uniform parti-cles, Pro League is the only patented calcined-clay infield soil condi-tioner. It creates ideal sliding and fielding surfaces. Pro League’s exceptional drainage and absorption quali-ties provide maximum

rainout protection. It out-performs crushed aggregates by absorbing more water and conditioning the infield soil. The preferred soil conditioner of many Major League groundskeepers, Pro League is designed to increase safety, playability, and drainage for baseball and softball infields at any level.

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Quickswing, Inc.877-467-9464WWW.QUICKSWING.COM

Get the edge. Quickswing’s innova-tive design promotes a short, quick, compact swing that is essential for effectively hit-ting baseballs. Quickswing can improve hand-eye coordina-tion, reflexes, muscle memory, and timing skills. It can be used indoors or outside and can be adjusted to varying degrees of difficulty and heights. Quickswing is used by Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins, and is endorsed by Hall-of-Famer Paul Molitor.

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Red Diamond by Moltan Company800-264-5826WWW.MOLTAN.COM

For every level of baseball and soft-ball field, from youth to the profes-sional leagues, Red Diamond CC Conditioner® and Drying Agent® pro-vide a safe, professional, and playable

infield-skinned surface. The Quantum Turf Technologies® manufactur-ing process transforms a unique blend

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Schutt Sports Group866-4-SCHUTTWWW.SCHUTTSPORTS.COM

Schutt® innovation and technology are now in the palm of players’ hands. Made of superior U.S. steerhide,

Schutt Gloves are soft, lightweight, and ready to be used right off the shelf. Every glove features a palm pad and Velcro® Finger Sizer for comfort and a great

fit. At every position on the field, Schutt makes the glove that makes the game.

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Seating Services Inc.800-552-9470 WWW.SEATINGSERVICES.COM

Seating Services, manufacturer of qual-ity stadium chairs, offers the Cardinal Model Series 3500 gravity tip-up chair for use in settings with narrow row spacing—as narrow as 27 inches. Because they have no springs or pins, the chairs are less expensive to manu-

facture, install, and maintain. They are designed for instal-lation on concrete or steel/aluminum grandstands. Seat widths can range from 18-22 inches. Many available colors and options

make these an excellent way to seat more fans in a limited space.

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SlugMaster800-338-7584WWW.SLUGMASTER.COM

SlugMaster Hitting Station is one of the most effective, versatile base-ball hitting devices on the market for indoor and outside use. The Hitting Station is designed specifically to handle the rugged demands of a high school or college team. It’s capable

of taking thousands of hits daily and performing continuous drills on all pitch locations and by increasing swing reps. Its ease of use makes it a far more efficient practice tool. The Hitting Station is an excellent tool for players at all skill levels, including youth, high school, college, and professional ball-players.

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Southern Athletic Fields800-837-8062WWW.MULEMIX.COM

Southern Athletic Fields (SAF) special-izes in a wide variety of quality prod-

ucts. Some of these products include: infield mixes, mound and packing clays, soil

conditioners, calcined clays, drying agents, infield topdressing, warning track materials, and field maintenance accessories. SAF is a one-stop source for athletic field needs.

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Red Diamond CC Conditioner Makes Opening DayRed Diamond CC Conditioner is the topdressing choice of the Philadelphia Phillies Head Groundskeeper Mike Boekholder.

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unlike other brands that I have tried in my 15 years of professional grounds-keeping experience.

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Red Diamond CC Conditioner is manu-factured by Quantum Turf Technologies, a division of the Moltan Company. The Quantum manufacturing process trans-forms a unique blend of 100-percent natural clays into a high-quality, profes-sional-sized calcined-clay conditioner of the sports-turf industry.

For every level of baseball, from youth to the professional leagues, Red Diamond Conditioners provide safe, professional, and playable infield-skinned surfaces.

Hack Attack Design Helps Teams“The Hack Attack helped the Angels win and it will help your team, too.”

Joe MaddonBench Coach

Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimAnaheim, Calif.

“My coaches used to resist using pitching machines and relied on using live-throwing arms. However, the Hack

Attack is as good as live-pitch-ing with its vision and timing. It throws accurate breaking pitches. It’s

indestructible and easy to operate and move. We use the Hack Attack in our practices and camps year round.”

Paul MainieriHead Baseball Coach

University of Notre DameSouth Bend, Ind.

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SPI Nets is a full-service net building facility. The company carries a complete

line of quality practice nets for baseball and softball training, all of which are produced in the

U.S. The company makes quality nylon batting-cage nets, protective practice screens, impact netting, and barrier netting—all fully-customizable. SPI Nets also offers full-service installation and accessories to complement your prac-tice nets.

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Sports Attack800-717-4251WWW.SPORTSATTACK.COM

The Hack Attack baseball pitching machine’s exclusive visual arm-action design signals batters to stride, show-ing them the angle of release. This in effect provides a lifelike sense of

timing and location. By simply chang-ing the speed with three dials, the Hack Attack throws unmatched Major League

pitches, including right- and left-handed fastballs, breaking balls, curveballs, sliders, and more. The Hack Attack pivots in any direction, instantly set-ting up for fungo work or catching drills with grounders, long fly balls, deep line drives, towering pop-ups, and more.

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Sports Attack offers the Track Attack Vision Training Machine, a quality, year-round Major League training tool for hitters. Track Attack uses soft, limit-ed-flight pitching machine balls that are 20-percent smaller than baseballs. It’s a valuable hitting station that forces

hitters to track and focus on the center of the ball. Batters’ heads stay down, causing the front of their shoulders and hips to stay in. It can be used on any surface—in the gym, on the field, or at home. A ball-feeder is also available.

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Sports FX Technologies, LLC603-432-2035WWW.SWINGFX.COM

Using swing analysis, the new Swing F/X™ software system analyzes bat-

ted-ball perfor-mances to plot multiple

ball trajectories of different bats. This analysis combines two sets of data: the first set is the measured data, the bat swing speed, the batted-ball speed, the elevation impact point, and azimuth impact point; the second set measures bat material and weight and pitch speed. These data results can help players at all levels improve swing performances and contact points.

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Sports Tutor800-448-8867WWW.SPORTSMACHINES.COM

The HomePlate Machine from Sports Tutor is the first programmable pitching machine designed for both batting cage

and on-field use. The HomePlate machine simulates almost any pitch batters are likely to face with only seven seconds between pitch-es. Up to eight differ-ent pitches—including fastballs, curveballs, change-ups, sliders, and more—can be stored in eight differ-

ent programs. The programmed pitches can be thrown sequentially for specific hitting drills, or randomly to simulate game conditions. HomePlate models start at $2,995.

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Batting Tutor by Sports Tutor is the pitching machine built for true porta-bility. Batting Tutor comes in battery-powered and AC/DC models and is available for both baseball and softball.

Batting Tutor transports easily and throws real and dimpled balls up to 65 mph. Batting Tutor is a valuable training aid for schools without on-field accessible elec-tricity. It’s also ideal for youth team practices. Batting Tutor models start at $1,295.

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Stabilizer Solutions, Inc.800-336-2468WWW.STABILIZERSOLUTIONS.COM

Stabilizer Solutions’ Hilltopper is a unique soil compound that combines long-lasting polymers and coatings with natural clay mixes to produce flexible

and stable com-pounds for mounds and home plate areas. Hilltopper is manufactured to provide optimum cohesion right out of the bag. Crews do not have to add water—just spread

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Stalker Radar888-STALKERWWW.STALKERRADAR.COM/SPORTS_SPORT.SHTML

The ultra-high performance Stalker Sport Radar Gun precisely measures the speed of a baseball as it leaves the pitcher’s hand and as the ball crosses the plate. Baseball radar speeds can differ by up to 12 mph. The Stalker Sport is three times more power-ful than most sports radar guns, accurately clocking pitches from over 300 feet away. A new double-capacity bat-tery handle is available, providing up to 40 hours of use between charges. All Major League Baseball teams use the Stalker Sport.

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The Game custom-designs team head-wear, including for teams from over 350 colleges and universities. Teams may

choose to have embroidery on both the front and back of their caps in a variety of 11 sizes plus five “stretch-fit” sizes. Caps can

be made from lightweight wool-blend serge or thicker mesh fabric. Minimum orders are only 18 pieces, and there are no set-up fees or tape charges. The company offers two delivery programs for teams’ conveniences. For a list of authorized dealers, please visit The Game online.

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TXI/Diamond Pro800-228-2987WWW.DIAMONDPRO.COM

Diamond Pro offers a complete line of professional groundskeeping prod-ucts: infield conditioners; calcined clay; mound and home plate clay; bricks; marking dust; and infield and warning track mixes. The company offers fast and convenient deliv-ery. Diamond Pro’s vitrified red clay infield conditioner is available in bulk nationwide, and is easy to handle and to apply. Truckloads are available in 10-, 15-, and 24-ton loads that save you both time and money. Create an all-around safe and professional infield-playing sur-face for your team.

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Vantage Products International800-244-4457WWW.VPISPORTS.COM

VPI offers the Big Bubba Professional Portable Batting Cage. The Big Bubba

is one of the leading choices for high school, collegiate, and pro-fessional

baseball programs—at considerable cost savings. Its heavy-duty aluminum construction, easy portability, and col-lapsible design make it the perfect backstop for any level. Measuring 18’W x 22’D x 12’H, the Big Bubba collapses

to only five feet high. Its unique dolly assembly at the rear and 16-inch pneu-matic wheels make relocation simple.

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Vantage Products International intro-duces the Titan Curveball-Pitching Machine. The Titan’s urethane pitching

wheels eliminate air pressure problems that occur with standard pitching machines, allow-ing ball speeds to range between 40–95 mph. The machine uses leather and dimpled balls that can be thrown as curves, fastballs, sliders,

sinkers, and knuckleballs. The Titan comes with a five-year limited warranty and a 24-hour quick-ship guarantee.

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WSI Sports651-994-9945WWW.WSISPORTS.COM

WSI Sports’ new Wikmax Heatr gen-erates heat while wicking away mois-

ture. This revolutionary shirt keeps muscles warm and encourages recovery time for injured areas. The Wikmax Heatr

is ideal for pitchers. It’s patent-pending and made in the U.S.A.

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New products debuting at the 2006 ABCA Convention in Chicago

See-Ball Trainer

The See-Ball Trainer is a pitching machine that allows coaches to relax as they throw batting practice. No electricity or screens are needed and it’s available at an affordable price. Coaches can vary the pitch location and speed with ease. See-Ball includes 24 poly-balls that are guaranteed to be thrown as strikes. See-Ball Trainer is also available as a hand-held model that pitches golf ball-sized Wiffle® balls with no hassle.

PIK Products Corp.877-845-7845WWW.PIKPRODUCTS.COM

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Game-On Warning Track Blend

Game-On Warning Track Blend is the newest product by Game-On. It is formulated specifically for those areas of your field where sure-foot-ing is mandatory, and is available in bulk shipments in either brick red or natural color. The rich color of Warning Track Red will give your field a professional appearance. It is also recommended for the dugout areas and along the fence lines.

Color-Coded Medicine Balls

Enhance athletic performance, improve throwing strength, and spice up routine medicine ball workouts using the new, exclusively-designed Power Systems Medicine Balls. These perfectly-balanced, textured Medicine Balls range from eight to 11 inches in diameter and can be used to perform squats, tosses, abdominal crunches, and a variety of other exercises. They’re color-coded by weight: two to 12 pounds in two-pound increments, 15, 18, 20, 25 and 30 pounds. An instructional man-ual, VHS, and DVD are also available.

Power Systems800-321-6975WWW.POWER-SYSTEMS.COM

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Turface Pro League® Red

Turface Pro League® Red is the first and only patented red calcined-clay conditioner. Pro League® Red com-bines rich color with proven infield-conditioning benefits, to create high-quality sliding and fielding surfaces. Compared to crushed aggregates, which color other infield products, Pro League Red absorbs more water and requires half the tonnage to obtain 1/4-inch coverage. Used by the 2005 World Series Houston Astros, Pro League Red is unmatched for maxi-mum rainout protection.

Profile Products, LLC800-207-6457WWW.TURFACE.COM

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Game-On888-593-0395WWW.HAYDITEGAME-ON.COM

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Refield Now In 50 Pound Bags

Due to tremendous response and increased demand for Redfield, Country Stone is now offering its infield topdressing in 50-pound bags. This bagged product allows you to transform fields gradually to improve aesthetics, playability, and manage-ability. Bags are available through dis-tributors. If your local distributor does not carry Redfield, have them call Country Stone, or call yourself to find the nearest distributor. Redfield works well with calcined and vitrified clays.

Country Stone800-762-5728WWW.COUNTRYSTONE.COM

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Zingbat Trainer Series

Zingbat™ introduces the new Trainer Series of the Zingbat line. Youth players can now purchase this eco-nomically-priced version for $59.75. The new Zingbat Trainer teaches batters proper swing mechanics, and it is available in two sizes: 30”/20 oz. and 27”/19 oz. The original Pro Series Zingbat comes in various lengths and weights to match the needs of individual players and is priced at $159.75. Contact Zingbat to find out about special discounts for coaches, or call for a free training CD or video today.

Zingbat866-ZINGBATWWW.ZINGBAT.COM

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Junior Hack Attack Baseball Pitching Machine

The Junior Hack Attack Baseball Pitching Machine is the Major League-quality training tool designed to develop serious young players. Its unique features include a patented three-wheel design that allows hit-ters to experience a live-arm sense of timing and location. Pitches—such as curveballs, sliders, right- and left-handed breakers, and more—can be quickly dialed with the three-speed knobs. Lightweight and extremely por-table, the new Junior Hack Attack can help develop your dedicated players into the pros they want to be.

Sports Attack800-717-4251WWW.SPORTSATTACK.COM

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Tread Mount Stadium Chair

Seating Services is proud to intro-duce its Tread Mount Stadium Chair. Now there is finally a way to put stadium chairs on your existing 24-inch row-spacing bleachers. This unit requires minimal rework and is extremely cost-effective. The tread mounts can be used on rises up to 10-1/2 inches. These chairs can be custom-designed for fundraisers, such as placing season ticket-hold-ers’ names on the number plates.

Seating Services800-552-9470 WWW.SEATINGSERVICES.COM

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Red Diamond ProfessionalPacking Clay

Red Diamond Professional Packing Clay not only meets the needs of the professional groundskeeper, but is easy to install and maintain. Uniform-sized nuggets are a result of modify-ing 100-percent natural clay through an innovative manufacturing process. This packing clay provides safe, resil-ient pitching tables, landing areas, and batter boxes for every level of baseball. The nuggets may also be used in new construction and renova-tion of ballparks and in daily repairs.

Red Diamond by Moltan800-264-5826WWW.MOLTAN.COM

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Burst™ Series Chest Protectors

Schutt®’s Burst™ Series Chest Protectors are brand new for 2006. These protectors are engineered to be lightweight and comfortable for optimal performance. This new series of chest protectors uses memory foam to ensure excellent rebound characteristics. The ultra-lightweight mesh-foam covering and Coolmax® layer on the backside keeps athletes cool during their games. Players can’t expect to win without the right equip-ment, so give Schutt Sports a call today.

Schutt Sports Group866-4-SCHUTTWWW.SCHUTTSPORTS.COM

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Bannerman Ltd.800-665-2696WWW.SPORTSTURFMAGIC.COM

Restore your diamond’s luster in 20 minutes or less. Bannerman manufac-tures groomers that can level and pro-

vide mainte-nance care for baseball diamonds, warning tracks, and walking trails. The

B-DM-6 Diamond Master® has five grooming tools: a ripper blade, a rake, a leveler, a roller, and a finishing brush. Available options include an extension wing brush kit, a hydraulic tractor top link, a 50-gallon water tank with spray nozzle, a long-tine “fluffing” rake, and a new highway transport kit.

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When player safety comes first, look to Bannerman, manufacturers of groomers that shape, level, and provide main-tenance care for baseball diamonds. The B-BP-4 Ballpark-4® (shown) and the B-BP-6 Ballpark-6® models have five tools: a ripper blade, a rake, a leveler, a roller, and a brush. Available accessories include a wing brush kit, a top link kit, a 50-gallon water tank kit with spray nozzle, and the new highway transport kit.

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CompuSports800-691-4555WWW.COACHINGWARE.COM

Easy-Recruiter is an affordable soft-ware application that saves time, pro-viding up-to-date recruiting information

as it collects and manages information about ath-letes, high schools, and coaches. Phone calls, visits, and

evaluations—along with notes for each—can be recorded and easily retrieved. A comprehensive, customiz-able collection of reports is included. Easy-Recruiter can import from Excel, college Web sites, and recruiting lists. It exports into Excel, can perform Word

mail merges, and creates Microsoft Outlook address books.

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eFundraising866-461-1016WWW.EFUNDRAISING.COM

eFundraising’s Scratchcards are one of the most profitable fundraising products in America, with up to a rare 100-per-

cent profit opportu-nity. Check out the company’s special offers and fundraising tips online,

and find out how this fundraiser can be personalized for your group. Here is just one of the many success stories: “You have helped our organization reach our goals. After attempting various forms of fundraising in the past, we decided to try the Scratchcard fundraiser. This by far has been our most successful fundraising event we have participated in. Thanks.” Dwan Lee, Capitol Athletic Basketball.

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eNarratives, LLC419-621-2139WWW.E-NARRATIVES.COM/RESPORTCARD.HTM

The reSport Card™ by eNarratives pro-vides teams with high-quality booklets about their student-athletes, which can be re-sold for 100-percent profit. These low-cost booklets are printed on heavy-weight gloss paper, displaying the most recent statistics and photos of these athletes, and are ready when teams need them. ReSport Cards may contain advertising. There is a minimum order of only 25 booklets, and new booklets can be printed throughout the season. Visit eNarratives online for more infor-mation.

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Fergo Athletics888-OK-FERGOWWW.FERGOONLINE.COM

Fergo Athletics is an apparel manu-facturer that passes huge savings directly to teams. It custom-designs athletic apparel for high schools, col-leges, clubs, and recreational leagues

in every sport. As part of its dedication to schools, Fergo will meet any quote or bid in price, quality, and style and then write your team, school, or club a 10-percent royalty check on the total order. Call the company for more details about this offer and to find out more about all Fergo products.

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Fergo Athletics offers high schools, col-leges, and park/recreation teams some of the industry’s lowest prices on cus-

tom-made baseball apparel guaranteed. Services include imprinting, sublima-tion, and embroidery work on 11 custom-designed uniforms, T-shirts, practice wear, warm-ups, caps, bags, team jackets and fleeces, and even

banners. Call Fergo Athletics for more details about these services and to find out how the company can help your team meet its needs.

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The Gatorade Co.800-88-GATORWWW.GATORADE.COM

Gatorade Nutrition Shake is a balanced nutritional supplement that’s ideal for use as a high-energy meal replace-ment, or a pre-event or between-meal snack. Gatorade Nutrition Shake contains vitamin C, calcium, and iron, so it’s great for athletes who want to perform at their best and need to supplement their diet with a convenient, bal-anced, and nutritious product. Gatorade Nutrition Shake is available in two flavors: chocolate and vanilla.

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After years of extensive research, scientists at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute have developed Gatorade Endurance Formula for athletes’ lon-ger, more intense workouts and competitions. Gatorade Endurance Formula is a spe-cialized sports drink with a five-electrolyte blend contain-


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ing nearly twice the sodium (200mg) and three times the potassium (90mg) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher to more fully replace what athletes lose in sweat when fluid and electrolyte losses become substantial.

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Granada Pitching800-547-5032WWW.BATTINGPRACTICE.COM

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

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

cuts a day. Granada has been improv-ing hitting for more than 40 years.

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Heying Co.712-756-8847WWW.INFIELD-DRAG.COM

Restore and maintain infields eas-ily with the PR72 Pro Groomer™ by Heying Co. This groomer keeps granular

infields level, well-groomed, and in safe playing condition. It saves labor by

mixing in new material, breaking up hard-compacted surfaces, and remov-ing weeds. The Pro Groomer works with a variety of towing machines, with no need for hydraulics, three-point hitches, or tools to adjust. The Pro Groomer is six-feet-wide and available in a manual or electric lift. More information is avail-able online.

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John B. Jones, Inc.910-654-6711WWW.SPORTTARPS.COM

Sporttarp, a division of John B. Jones, Inc., introduces its line of mound and home plate tarps, customized

with team logos. Made from quality-weight vinyl, Sporttarp is easy to place, helping to maintain soil

consistency. Team logos are produced using PMS colors that are guaranteed to match your team’s needs. With its growing clientele, Sporttarp adorns some of America’s more prestigious stadiums, including Turner Stadium and Yankee Stadium. Sporttarp is proud to be a licensed product of Little League Baseball.

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Infield “Pro Groomer”TM

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PR72-E,25,d Complete Info. at: www.Infield-Drag.comHeying Co. 515 6th Ave. Alton, Iowa 51003 Ph. (712) 756-8847

Restore and Maintain Infields quickly and easily! Keeps fields level, well-groomed and in safe playing condition. The 6 ft. wide Pro Groomer cuts off high spots, mixes the material then fills in low areas. Also use to break up hard-compacted surfaces. Control weeds, deter water puddling & Save Labor!

Level, Smoothen, Mix, and Break Up Infields. Available with manual or electric lift. Easily adjusts to different towing machines. No need for hydraulics or 3-pt. hitch. More info at www.Infield-Drag.com

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Jump Stretch, Inc.800-344-3539WWW.JUMPSTRETCH.COM

Partner Run Stations are designed to be two-person resistance-training tools, consisting of two pairs of FlexBands

(four bands total) with one pair slip-knot-ted through the second pair. After positioning one pair of

bands around each runner’s waist, the lead runner runs out from his or her partner while the partner pulls back to provide resistance. Since neither per-son is stationary, each develops ham, quad, glute, and lower-body strength more efficiently. After a set distance or time period is reached, partners switch positions.

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Kodiak Sports303-632-9334WWW.KODIAKSPORTS.COM

Kodiak Sports provides high-quality, foam-padded sports turf for indoor

baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and multi-purpose training facilities. Its foam-

backed turfs are manu-factured according to the highest-quality

standards in the industry, providing teams with a great look and superior quality. Kodiak Sports also provides nationwide installation services for its line of synthetic turf products.

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Partac/Beam Clay800-247-BEAMWWW.BEAMCLAY.COM

Partac®/Beam Clay® is a supplier to every Major League Baseball team, over 150 minor league teams, more than 700 colleges, and thou-sands of towns and schools from all 50 states and many countries around

the world. Partac/Beam Clay makes special mixes for infields, pitcher’s mounds, home plate areas, red warn-ing tracks, infield conditioners, and drying agents. The company also offers over 200 other infield products, including regional infield mixes blend-ed for every state and climate condi-tion from bulk plants nationwide.

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PowerLung, Inc.800-903-3087WWW.POWERLUNG.COM

“The PowerLung program allows our athletes to compete at their high-est level,” says Johnny Long, of the University of Tennessee. Why? Because under-trained breathing muscles restrict an athlete’s performance. Stronger breathing muscles mean stronger core-body muscles for greater hitting power, improved pitching endurance, and faster recovery. Use PowerLung to improve your athletes’ training, competition, and recovery. Contact PowerLung now for a free copy of “The Importance of Respiratory Muscle Training for Inspiratory and Expiratory

American Baseball Coaches Association

In 1945, a group of college baseball coaches gathered in New York City to formulate ideas for the promotion and improvement of collegiate baseball. That group founded what is known today as the American College

Baseball Coaches Association. Over the past 50 years, the association has grown to include membership in every division of amateur baseball and is recognized as the world’s largest baseball association.

The main objective of the ABCA is educational in nature, helping to improve the level of coaching. The ABCA helps to promote rapport among the coaches and the divisions within baseball and recognizes deserving players and coaches through several sponsorship/award programs.

Membership for the ABCA is only $30 per year for US residents, $35 for Canadian members, and $40 for others. All membership must be paid on US money orders or checks drawn from US banks.

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Phone: (949) 775-3300Fax: (949) 775-3600E-mail: [email protected]

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Muscles” white paper and a PowerLung Specialized Training Program.

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Russell AthleticWWW.RUSSELLATHLETIC.COM

Russell Athletic is introducing a fresh update to the classic jer-sey, the “Wave”. The Wave features the innovative lightweight Dri-Power fabric that offers athletes the ultimate in wicking mois-ture-management technol-ogy. The jersey is available in eight colors, all with con-trasting textured Baseball Grey sleeve inserts, neck, and front piping.Circle No. 577

Russell Athletic’s new Dugout Jacket is 100-percent nylon on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. It has a quilted lining with a diamond pattern that keeps the athlete warm. It is available in eight colors and can be tackle-twilled with team names, mas-cots, or logos. Go online to find out more.

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Sports Products Consultants800-474-8243WWW.TIMIT.COM

The new, patented Timit RadarWatch™ by Sports Products Consultants mea-sures the speed of a pitch from any

location on the field or in the stands—even for someone warm-ing up in the bullpen. With a default dis-tance up to 60 feet, it eliminates the need to position oneself behind the catcher as a person would with a

radar gun. The Timit RadarWatch keeps pitch counts, displays the runner’s time to first and the catcher’s release time to second, and captures the speed of a pitch in “mph”—all at the same time.

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Sports Products Consultants800-474-8243WWW.PERSONALPITCHER.COM

The Personal Pitcher™ by Sports Products Consultants helps players at any level develop muscle memory,

bat speed, and hand-eye coordination. Because it mounts on any standard camera tripod and is safe to use

indoors or outside, it is the perfect tool for pre-game warm-ups, hitting stations, and extended batting prac-tices. The machine holds up to 40 golf ball-sized Wiffle™ balls that are auto-matically pitched at six-second intervals.

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Xvest800-697-5658WWW.THEXVEST.COM

“I have found the Xvest to be an excel-lent tool for providing overloads in plyo-metrics, strength training, conditioning, and rehabilitation programs. The fit and adaptability are excel-lent. The Xvest allows freedom of movement and doesn’t interfere with any of the agility, bounding, or running pro-grams that I write for a wide variety of athletes, both collegiate and pro-fessional. The Xvest has proven itself in my pro-grams. Thank you for all your efforts and help in improving my capability as a strength and condi-tioning specialist.”—Donald A. Chu, Ph.D., PT, ATC, CSCS, author of Jumping Into Plyometrics

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Xvest has a new weight configuration, and it’s heavy: 84 pounds of heavy. The new Xvest, known as the Fire Fighter model, was developed especially for

fire fighters and their rigorous training. It has the same basic design as the original Xvest, but internally it has a new weight configuration that allows for 84 pounds of weight. Because of its ability to adjust weight like the origi-nal Xvest, everyone

from body builders to military personnel is buying them. For more information on all the Xvest models, call the company or visit its Web site.

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Turfco’s Diversity Enhances Field Maintenance ProductionFor Paul Griffin of Woodbury, Minn., topdressing municipal sports fields is an essential component of field main-tenance.

When Griffin sought to upgrade the city’s topdressing equipment, he spent considerable time researching his options. He wanted a machine that could not only topdress, but also had sufficient capacity and material place-ment capabilities for transporting and distributing a range of materials, includ-ing gravel, fill dirt, mulch, and more.

Griffin found that CR-10 topdress-er/material handler from Turfco Manufacturing met his needs precisely.

“With a limited budget, we needed a machine that could do more than just topdress,” says Griffin. “Not only does the CR-10 meet our needs as a top-dresser, it also is called into service for an incredible number of other projects due to its material-handling capabilities.”

Griffin says that with Turfco’s WideSpin™ technology, the CR-10 enhances his crews’ productivity when topdressing. As a material handler, the CR-10’s patented three-position remote switch—combined with the cross-conveyor’s 180-degree swing and large, four-cubic yard hopper—provides awe-some material placement flexibility.

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Wind Weighted Rain Covers Featured on Aer-Flo SiteAer-Flo’s redesigned Web site includes pictures, user stories, specifications, and prices for the company’s line of unique, patents-pending sports covers. Self-ballasted Wind Weighted® Baseball Tarps stay put in winds up to 65 mph without stakes or sandbags. Bunt Zone™ Infield Protectors save turf and have color-coded target areas built-in for bunting and batting visualization training. Bench Zone Sideline Turf Protectors reduce cleat damage while allowing rain to drain through. More revolutionary sports products will be introduced in the coming months, all of which are made in the U.S.www.aerflo.com

Web Site Offers Serious Training Equipment for Serious AthletesThe Sports Attack Web site presents professional training equipment for baseball and softball. High-quality baseball equipment is offered for every level, from Little League Baseball to the Majors. Each unit is thoroughly described in graphic detail, and may be viewed online in action-packed vid-eos shot in actual training environments that demonstrate key features and exceptional functions. Coaches will quickly learn why this line of training equipment will challenge and improve the skills of every athlete, at every level. Visit online today.www.sportsattack.com

Find Field Spec Information Online at Stabilizer SolutionsThe Stabilizer Solutions Web site features full descriptions of sport and recreational surfacing products. The home page provides a link to the Stabilizer Ballyard Products™ page where you can find information for baseball and softball fields, including product information, field measurements, and detailed installation specifications. Individual pages highlight the company’s main products for baseball fields: Stabilizer Amendment, Hilltopper® Mound & Homeplate Clay, and Hilltopper Infield Mix and Warning Track Mix. The site also provides a small product list of field maintenance and installation tools under the heading, “Ballyard Tools and Equipment™”. Stabilizer Solutions carries it all.www.stabilizersolutions.com

New Interactive Q&A Featured on Diamond Pro’s Web SiteDiamond Pro, a division of TXI (Texas Industries, Inc.), has updated its Web site to include its new feature: an “Ask The Pros” interactive Question & Answer section with professional groundskeepers from across the country. The company’s Web site also provides in-depth profiles on its professional ground-skeeping products and sports turf equipment. Its diverse product line includes: Red and Gray Infield Conditioners (bulk or bag); calcined clay (top dressing, drying agent, profession-al); mound/home plate clay and bricks; athletic field-marking dust; infield and warning track mixes; and a complete line of field maintenance tools. www.diamondpro.com

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