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Convention Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2The ABCA will welcome nine new members to its Hall of Fame during the 2007 Convention, the largest class of inductees since the inaugural class of 1966. Other honorees include the Lefty Gomez Award winner, the Assistant Coach of the Year, three Honors Award recipients, and four winners of the ABCA Meritorious Service Award.

Clinic Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11This year’s list of clinic speakers includes national champion coach Pat Casey, Boston Red Sox Manager Terry Fracona, and former major league player Dale Murphy.

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On the cover: Pat Casey was named the ABCA NCAA Division I Coach of the Year after leading the Oregon State University baseball team to its first national championship. The full list of 2006 Coach of the Year award winners is on page 6.

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The Orlando World Center Marriott hosts ABCA’s 62nd annual convention, January 4-7, 2007. Committee and division meetings, as well as exhibits, oficially open the convention on Thurs-day, Jan. 4.

Second Vice-President Steve Smith of Baylor University has arranged an out-standing speaker lineup for the ABCA clinics beginning on Friday morning. This group of quality clinicians includes Pat Casey, Head Coach of the NCAA Division I champion Oregon State Bea-vers; Terry Francona, Manager of the Boston Red Sox; and two-time National League MVP Dale Murphy.

In the exhibit hall, more than 280 com-panies are expected to display state-of-the-art equipment including new coaching aids, apparel, batting and pitching machines, as well as numerous new products being displayed for the first time. Other convention highlights include The Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet on Friday, Jan. 5, at 6:00 p.m. and the Honors Luncheon on Sat-urday, Jan. 6, at 12:15 p.m.

Nine Coaches Join ABCA Hall of FameThe American Baseball Coaches Asso-ciation Hall of Fame welcomes its largest class in 40 years as nine new members comprise the Class of 2007. The new inductees are Joe Cooper, Marshall (Mich.) Public Schools; Fred Decker, Western Michigan University; Wilbert Ellis, Grambling State Univer-sity; Don Landolphi, Brooklyn College; Keith Madison, University of Ken-tucky; Mike Martin, Florida State Uni-versity; Ron Nischwitz, Wright State University; Tom O’Connell, Catholic Central High School in Burlington, Wisc.; and Bernie Walter, Arundel High School in Gambrills, Md.

These coaches will join 219 other ama-teur baseball greats in the ABCA Hall of Fame at the annual Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet on Friday,

Jan. 5. This is the largest Hall of Fame class since the inaugural Class of 1966.

Biographies for each of the nine induct-ees follow.

After three years in the Air Force, Joe Cooper attended Western Michigan University where he played baseball for fellow ABCA Hall of Famer Char-lie Maher. In 1948, his final year at Western, Cooper hit a team-high .365, leading the Broncos to the NCAA Regional playoffs.

A summer of professional baseball fol-lowed before his first teaching and coaching contract with the Marshall Public Schools in Michigan. Thirty-five

years later, he retired after serving as teacher, coach, prin-cipal, ath-letic director, and assistant superinten-dent.

Recognized as one of the strongest baseball pro-grams in the state, his Mar-shall teams

were 240-130 with 12 conference cham-pions and one mythical state champion-ship. His coaching career also included two years managing the Battle Creek/Muskegon Belles in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, of League of Their Own fame, in 1951-52.

During this time, he became a volun-teer in the American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC), founded the Connie Mack program, and was an officer in the very first Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association. In 1983, he retired from education, became President of the AABC, and led the group to its sta-tus as one of the finest in the amateur ranks, reaching a high of 14,000 teams in seven age groups. Cooper was also

an officer of both the ABCA and USA Baseball, heading up their youth divi-sions.

Fred Decker retired from Western Mich-igan University in 2004 after 29 years as Head Coach. The highlight of his playing career was playing in the College World

Series in 1963 on a West-ern Michigan team that was ranked as high as second in the nation.

After serving as an assis-tant to WMU Head Coach Bill Cham-bers, Deck-er became Head Coach in 1976. Dur-ing his tenure,

his teams had 791 wins, including 401 Mid-American Conference (MAC) vic-tories. Both figures rank first all-time in the MAC record books.

Decker had 95 players drafted and signed into professional baseball, and two of his former players are now head coaches at the NCAA Division I level—Randy Ford (who succeeded him at Western Michigan) and Rich Maloney (University of Michigan). Decker also served on the ABCA All-American selection committee for nine years.

Wilbert Ellis’s ties with Grambling State University have been long and strong, as the 1959 graduate played baseball there before becoming assistant coach and then the second head coach in program history.

Ellis was an assistant under Grambling President and Head Baseball Coach Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones for 17 sea-sons before taking over as head coach in 1978. Ellis guided the Tigers to eight divisional championships, three South-

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western Athletic Conference (SWAC) championships, and five NCAA Regional appearances. He amassed a 740-462-1 record over 26 seasons, becoming the third all-time winningest college coach in Louisiana behind Jones and LSU’s Skip Bertman.

The seven-time SWAC Coach of the Year (1978, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1991, 1998, and 1999), Ellis was recognized by the

Louisiana State Legislature on five occasions for his out-standing coach-ing record and service to Grambling State University. He produced eight All-Ameri-cans, coached 48 players who signed with major league teams, and helped bring

the New York Yankees to play the Tigers in three exhibition games on the school’s campus. Among his biggest career high-lights are three lineup exchanges with Yankees managers.

A native of Ruston, La., he has been honored several times by the ABCA, including the 25-Year Award, 400th Win Award (1993), and Louisville Slug-ger Award (1999) as well as the NAACP. Ellis has served on the NCAA’s Division I Baseball Advisory Committee and as a Division I regional/super regional tourna-ment director for 12 years. All the while, much of his focus was on the YES Clin-ics, conducting 15 as part of the fes-tivities surrounding the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.

Through more than 50 years of service to the game, both nationally and inter-nationally, Don Landolphi brought base-ball to players and countries that want-ed to learn how to play “The American Game.” Landolphi began playing on the streets of Brooklyn where stickball was the game everyone played, but baseball soon became his passion.

Landolphi’s formal playing career started at St. Michael’s Diocesan High School and continued at Brooklyn College, and he served as a senior captain of both teams. Upon graduation from Brooklyn College, he became a member of the Physical Education and Exercise Science Department and earned three degrees from the school—a Bachelor of Science,

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Masters of Science, and Professional Degree in Administration and Super-vision. During his professional career, Landolphi was a Full Professor as well

as Assistant Athletic Direc-tor, Financial Aid Advisor, and Freshman Transfer Stu-dent Advisor and Counselor.

Landolphi received hon-ors on two occasions from the students of Brooklyn College as an outstanding

teacher. His ability to teach the game of baseball makes him a popular speaker at baseball clinics not only locally, but nationally as well. He still coaches, con-ducts camps, and talks the game of baseball to all who want to listen.

Landolphi formed a very strong relation-ship with Italian Baseball in the spring of 1973, which continues to this day. He also chaired the International Commit-tee for the ABCA when it was the Amer-ican Association of College Baseball Coaches, and he has been an ambassa-dor for USA Baseball and Major League Baseball International. He has conduct-ed clinics in Japan, Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Landolphi is presently the Chair of the Editorial Committee for the ABCA Coaching Digest.

When Keith Madison was named the University of Kentucky Head Coach in 1978, he became the youngest head coach in NCAA Division I at 26 years of age. Twenty-five years later, he retired as the winningest coach in the

108-year history of the Kentucky base-ball program with 737 victories, and he is still the third-winningest coach in Southeastern Conference history.

In 25 years at UK, Madison coached 10 All-Americans, 20 first-team All-SEC selections, 89 SEC Academic All-Con-ference Players, 44 All-SEC selections,

and 85 play-ers who were drafted or signed pro-fessional baseball con-tracts. His teams broke the school record for wins four times, includ-ing 39 wins in 1981 and 41 wins in 1991. Kentucky appeared in

the top 25 in eleven of his 25 years. In 2005, Madison was inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame and the Kentucky High School Baseball Hall of Fame.

In 2000, Madison broke the school record for consecutive wins with a 15-0 start, began a fundraising effort to raise $4.2 million to build a new stadium, and served as President of the ABCA. Dur-ing the 1988 season, he led UK to its first NCAA regional in 38 years, losing to eventual national champion Stanford in the regional finals. In 1994, his UK team led NCAA Division I baseball with 110 home runs as it had in 1991, with 86 home runs.

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NCAA Division I: Pat Casey, Oregon State UniversityNCAA Division II: Joe Urso, University of TampaNCAA Division III: Brian Brewer, Marietta CollegeNAIA: Woody Hunt, Cumberland UniversityNJCAA Division I: Ken Campbell, Walters State CCNJCAA Division II: Jeff Willis, Louisiana State University-EuniceNJCAA Division III: Michael Martin, Eastfield CollegeHigh School Division I: Bernie Walter, Arundel H.S., Gambrills, Md.High School Division II: Frank Carey, North Reading (Mass.) H.S.High School Division III: Tom Succow, Brophy College Prep, Phoenix, Ariz.

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the FCA National Director of College Baseball. Currently, he serves as the National Baseball Director for SCORE International.

A Florida State graduate, Mike Martin has been associated with the school’s baseball program for 35 of its 60 sea-sons. He spent two seasons as a Semi-noles outfielder, five as an assistant

coach, and is in his 28th year run-ning the pro-gram. Of the 3,209 baseball games played in program his-tory, Martin has been involved in 2,316. Even more impres-sive is the fact that he has been involved in 1,719 of FSU’s 2,330 all-

time victories. Over 73 percent of Florida State’s victories have come with Martin as a part of the program.

The legendary Seminoles coach has seen 62 of his players garner All-Ameri-can honors, five players named national player of the year, three win the Golden Spikes award, and 120 sign profession-al baseball contracts. Only one current Division I coach has won a higher per-centage of games than Martin, and only five coaches in the history of D-I base-ball have more wins.

Martin just completed his 27th season at the helm of the Seminoles baseball program, and 2006 ended just like the 26 seasons before it, with the team once again competing in NCAA Tournament play. Only one team in America has been to more consecutive NCAA Tour-naments than the Seminoles, who have made 29 straight postseason appear-ances. Since 1990, no team has finished in the top 10 more times than FSU’s 13 top-10 finishes, and no other program has come close to compiling as many 50-win seasons as Martin’s 12 50-win campaigns in the last 15 years. No team in America has been to more NCAA Tournaments in that span either.

The FSU coach is second in the NCAA among active Division I coaches for win-ning percentage and fifth in wins. He sixth on the all-time wins list. Martin is one of just eight coaches in the history of Division I baseball to record 1,400 wins.

In 30 years as head coach of the Wright State baseball team, Ron Nischwitz col-lected 845 wins, four regular-season con-ference titles, two conference tourna-ment championships, a runner-up finish in the NCAA Division II College World Series, and a trip to the NCAA Divi-sion I Regionals. He led the Raiders to 20 winning seasons, including a trio of 40-win seasons. In his first year on the job, 1975, Nischwitz secured Wright State’s first winning season in its five years of varsity competition as well as a trip to the NCAA Division II Tournament. The following three seasons, the Raid-ers returned to tournament play and claimed second place in the 1976 NCAA

Division II Mid-east Regional.

In 1980, WSU reached post-season play again and posted an impressive 16-8 record versus Divi-sion I oppo-nents. Sweep-ing through the Division II North Central Regional, the

Raiders earned a bid to the 1987 Divi-sion II College World Series in Mont-gomery, Ala., where they finished in a tie for second place. Honored for his dedication to collegiate baseball, Nis-chwitz received the 1987 NCAA Divi-sion II District Coach of the Year Award and served as chairman of the Division II baseball committee in 1986 and 1987.

Wright State entered the Mid-Continent Conference in 1991, enabling Nischwitz to coach his club for the first time in conference action. Taking the Mid-Con by storm, Nischwitz compiled three con-secutive regular-season titles and was named the 1992 Mid-Continent Coach of the Year, as well as WSU’s Coach of the Year for the 1993–94 school year.

The year 2000 saw the opening of Nis-chwitz Stadium, considered one of the finest baseball facilities in the Midwest. Nischwitz then picked up his 800th career win in 2001 as the Raiders beat UW-Milwaukee. In all, Nischwitz accumu-lated a record of 867 wins, 712 losses, and seven ties for a .549 winning per-centage during his tenure. In 13 years of conference play, he recorded a 152-119 record and .561 winning percentage.

The only high school coach ever elected President of the ABCA, Tom O’Connell has spent 38 years coach-ing baseball. From 1974 to 2000, he coached at Pulaski High School in Mil-waukee where his teams won more games than any other sport in the school’s history. Six years ago, after retiring from teaching, he became the head coach at Catholic Central High School in Burlington, Wis., where he led the Hilltoppers to consecutive state championships in 2004 and 2005. Combined, his teams have won nearly 400 games.

Long involved in the ABCA and cur-rently a member of its Board of Direc-tors, O’Connell was Chairman of the High School Division from 1984 to 1996 and initiated many of the policies still in use. He is also a past-President of the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Associa-tion where for 20 years he organized the state’s successful Clinic and Con-vention. In 1987, he was inducted into

the WBCA Hall of Fame, and, in 1991, was named its Man of the Year.

Three-time Regional Coach of the Year (1983, 2004, and 2005), O’Connell was selected as Dia-mond Sports National High School Coach of the Year in

2004. In 1995, he coached the North Team in the final United States Olympic Festival, a squad which featured cur-rent major leaguers Mark Mulder, Jody Gerut, and Robb Quinlan.

In 1993, O’Connell was selected as the first high school coach to participate in the Major League Baseball Envoy pro-gram and served 10 years living with families, coaching club teams, and intro-ducing baseball in schools throughout Germany. This experience, which he calls his most life-affecting, has given O’Connell a traveling itch that has remained in his blood. He spent the past six years leading teams of profes-sional and college coaches to all cor-ners of Europe, conducting clinics for International Sports Group, an organi-zation founded by ABCA Board Mem-ber and mentor, Bill Arce.

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Friday, Jan. 57:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Membership registration

8:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Clinics

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

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Spouse breakfast

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Executive Committee meeting

6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year banquet

Saturday, Jan. 6 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Membership registration

8:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Clinics

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Exhibits

12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Honors luncheon

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m H.S. breakout session/divisional meeting

Sunday, Jan. 78:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Board meeting

8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Clinics

2007 Convention Schedule(as of October 15)

Wednesday, Jan. 38:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Exhibit set-up

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Executive Committee meeting

Thursday, Jan. 48:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Board meeting

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Exhibit set-up

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Membership registration

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Standing Committee meeting

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Spouse hospitality room

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ABCA committee meetings

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Exhibits open

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Regional chairs meeting

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ABCA divisional meetings (except H.S.)

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Spouse reception

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Bernie Walter graduated from Brook-lyn Park High School in Anne Arun-del County, Maryland, in 1959, and he matriculated at the University of Mary-

land, graduat-ing in 1963. He was a three-time let-terman while playing short-stop and tri-captaining the Terrapins. Walter was twice an ACC honor roll stu-dent-athlete. In 1964 and 1965, Bernie served as a graduate assis-

tant in the College of Health and Physi-cal Education, while assisting with the Terrapins baseball team. In 1965, Walter moved to Baltimore’s Archbishop Curley High to teach and coach.

In 1971, he moved to Arundel High in Gambrills, Md., coaching football, wrestling, track, and in 1975, baseball. Walter’s Arundel baseball teams have won a state record nine state cham-pionships and were runners-up four times while recording more than 600 wins. In 1993, Collegiate Baseball and Easton Sports recognized the Wild-cats as the mythical national champi-ons. Since 1981, Walter has served as Arundel’s Athletic Director and Physi-cal Education Department Chair while earning three National Demonstration School Awards.

From 1966 to 1979, Walter was the field manager of the six-time AAABA National Champion Leone’s-Johnny’s sandlot teams. With USA Baseball, his 1988 team won the World Junior Cham-pionship in Sydney, Australia, by defeat-ing the Cubans. He also wrote the USA Baseball Coaches Education Program and currently is the educational consul-tant for MLB Productions’ “This Week In Baseball.” Walter managed Post 226 to the 1993 American Legion World Series Championship. His baseball career wins total more than 2,300.

Walter was the founder and first presi-dent of the Maryland State Associa-tion of Baseball Coaches and the state all-star game played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. A well-known University of Maryland fan, Walter was the Chair-man of the Baltimore Area Terrapin Club from 1993 to 1996.

Walter has been named National High School Coach of the Year by the Nation-al Association of High School Baseball Coaches (1993), the National Federation (1996), and the ABCA(1998). In 1996, Walter became the only baseball coach ever recognized by Disney’s American Teacher Awards.

For the ABCA, Walter chairs the High School All-American and Coach of the Year Committee and serves on the Exec-utive Board and Board of Directors.

Dennis Poppe Named Gomez Award WinnerThe Lefty Gomez Award is one of the most prestigious awards in all of ama-teur baseball. Named after the great Lefty Gomez this award is presented by the American Baseball Coaches Association each year to an indi-vidual who has distinguished himself amongst his peers and has contributed significantly to the game of baseball

locally, nation-ally, and inter-nationally. This year’s recipi-ent is: Den-nis L. Poppe, NCAA Manag-ing Director For Football and Baseball

A 32-year member of the NCAA staff, Poppe is responsible for all issues

related to the sports of football and baseball, including, but not limited to, the administration of the baseball and football championships, coordination of playing rules with the respective rules committees. He serves as staff liaison with the coaches associations, works with postseason football bowl certifica-tion, monitors and coordinates legisla-tive issues, and addresses other issues that might impact on either sports.

His baseball responsibilities include serving as the primary liaison to the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee and serving as the tournament direc-tor for the College World Series. In addition, he is the liaison to the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee, the Ameri-can Baseball Coaches Association, and USA Baseball.

In addition, Poppe has administered NCAA football championships since 1974 and currently serves as the primary liaison with the Division I-AA Football Committee, the NCAA Football Issues Committee, the NCAA Football Study Oversight Committee, and the NCAA Football Rules Committee. He also serves as the liaison with the American Football Coaches Association.

Prior to joining the NCAA, Poppe served as a graduate assistant football coach and assistant director of athlet-ics at the University of Missouri, where he was a three-year varsity football let-ter winner and played in the 1968 Gator Bowl and 1970 Orange Bowl. He was named to the 1969 All Big 8 football team as a defensive safety as well as the all-academic team. Poppe and his wife Donna are the parents of four children, Jon, Carl, Lisa and Ryan, and reside in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Honors LuncheonEach year, the Honors Luncheon is one of the convention highlights since it allows the ABCA to pay special tribute to some very special people. This year, the ABCA will again have some promi-nent individuals receiving awards.

Honors Awards will be given Terry Fran-cona, Joe Garagiola, Jr., and George Toma during the luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6. Francona, for-mer University of Arizona star and ABCA All-American and Player of the Year, is the manager of the Boston Red Sox. In 2004, his first season at the helm in Bos-ton, he guided the Red Sox to their first World Championship since 1918.

Joe Garagiola, Jr. is the Senior Vice-President of Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball. He holds the distinction of assembling, in 2001, the fastest World Series winner in baseball history as General Manager of the Ari-zona Diamondbacks.

Toma has been recognized and honored worldwide for sports turf management. He is the ultimate authority on baseball and football fields.

Any ABCA member may nominate an individual for the Honor Award. The Nominating/Awards Committee then reviews the nominations and selects two or three of these people to receive this award. Past recipients include former President George Bush, John Grisham, Dick Enberg, Sparky Anderson, Sandy Alderson, Tony Gwynn, Michael Joseph-

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Friday, Jan. 58:30 – 9:10 Pat Casey, Oregon State University “Championship Baseball”

9:10 – 10:00 Pat Williams, Orlando Magic “Leadership & Ethics in Coaching”

10:00 – 10:40 John Cohen, University of Kentucky “Helping Hitters Find Their Best Swing”

10:40 – 11:20 Spanky McFarland, James Madison “Pitching: Creating a Winning Mental Approach”

11:20 – 12:00 Tony Abbatine, Frozen Ropes Training Centers

“Improving Pitch Recognition and Timing”

1:30 – 2:10 Dale Murphy, Former MLB Player “Helping Athletes Define Themselves”

2:10 – 2:50 Ken Ravizza, Cal State Fullerton “Mental Preparation”

2:50 – 3:30 Terry Francona, Boston Red Sox TBA

3:30 – 4:10 Ron Wolforth, Pitching Central “Strategies on Making Your Bullpens Exceptional”

4:10 – 4:50 Daniel Laby, MD, Harvard Medical School & David Kirschen, OD, PhD, UCLA School of Medicine

“Vision and Baseball: What the Scientific Research Tells Us”

Saturday, Jan. 68:30 – 9:10 Dr. Coop DeRenne, University of Hawaii “Advantages or Disadvantages of Choking Up?: Effects of Choking Up

On Baseball Hitting Kinematics”

9:10 – 9:50 Tom Griffin, Carson Newman “Catching Drills and Fundamentals for Receiving, Blocking and Throwing”

9:50 – 10:30 Perry Husband, Guessworks “Understanding Timing: The Effective Use of Velocity”

10:30 – 11:10 Mike Brumley, Texas Rangers “Instinctive Defenders: Can They Be Developed?

11:10 – 11:50 Dr. Timothy Kremchek, Cincinnati Reds Team Physician

“Injury Prevention”

2:00 – 2:40 Fred Corral, University of Oklahoma & Luke Hochevar, Kansas City Royals

“The Common Sense of Pitching”

2:40 – 3:20 Kerry Rosenboom, Wichita State “Strength Training for Pitchers – A Year-Round Program”

3:20 – 4:00 Rick Robinson, Young Harris College “Stealing is Not a Sin”

4:00 – 4:40 Dan Cassidy, Oakland A’s Shoulder & Elbow In-Season Exercise Program

4:40 – 5:20 Jim Murphy, Murphy Athletic Performance “Coaching Mental Toughness: Getting Your Players to Come Through Under Pressure”

2:00 – 5:00 High School Coaches Breakout Session2:00 – 2:45 Ken Roland, Fernandina Beach High School

(Fla.)“An Organizational Approach to Hitting”

2:45 – 3:30 Pat McQuaid, Nova High School (Fla.) “From Top to Bottom—Old School Baseball, Don’t be Afraid to be Different: Tradition, Philosophy, Beliefs”

3:30 – 4:15 Bob Smith, Buchholz High School (Fla.) “Situational Defense and Hitting and the Use of a Dual Position Player”

4:15 – 5:00 TBA

Sunday, Jan. 78:30 – 9:10 Cooper Farris, Mississippi Gulf Coast

Community College“An Extra Edge: Increasing Team Speed”

9:10 – 9:50 Barry Dean, Lawson State Community College

“Coach/Player/Umpire Relationship”

9:50 – 10:30 Greg & Todd Guilliams, Embry-Riddle University

“The 4 G’s: Game Goals, Grade Cards, Game Speed Drills, and Guts”

10:30 – 11:10 Paul Davis, University of Nebraska “Leadership Development: Introducing PSYCAP”

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Four other outstanding individuals will receive the ABCA Meritorious Service Award at the luncheon. They are: Jesse Cuevas, Head Groundskeeper of the Omaha Royals and the College World Series; Andrea Gordon, President of Diamond Sports; Tom Glover of Glover Scorebooks; and Gerry Sedoo, longtime ABCA exhibitor and supporter.

The recipients of the Meritorious Service Awards are selected by the ABCA Hall of Fame Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. The award goes to individuals who have provided out-standing service to amateur baseball.

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

Baylor’s Thompson Named Assistant Coach Of The YearMitch Thompson of Baylor University has been named the 2006 ABCA/Base-ball America Assistant Coach of the Year. Now in his 13th year Assistant Coach at Baylor, Thompson’s primary duties involve serving as the Bears’ hit-ting coach and outfield position coach as well as coordinating recruiting efforts. He has helped coach nine teams to 40-win seasons. Since his arrival, the Baylor program has had 63 all-conference play-ers, nine All-Americans, seven freshman All-Americans, and nine 40-win seasons.

As recruiting coordinator, Thompson has helped bring in classes ranked in the top 25 in six of the past eight seasons.

Prior to joining the Baylor staff, Thompson served as an assistant coach at Auburn University and Mis-

sissippi State University. He is a graduate of Fort Hayes University where he was team captain.

Previous recipients of this outstand-ing honor are Dean Stotz, Stanford; Tim Corbin, Clem-son; Brian O’Connor,

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*A.C.E. “T” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 5816 Ballantrae ParkwayPelham, AL 35124-6203(205) 478-9820Marty [email protected] hitting tee

Action Sports Media . . . . . . . . . 12234380 SW Macadam Avenue, Ste. 540Portland, OR 97239(888) 276-0078John [email protected] Ops Commander

Adams USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1218610 S. Jefferson AvenueCookeville, TN 38501(800) 251-6857Gary [email protected] & field equipment

adidas America . . . . . . .1318 & 13205055 N. Greenley AvenuePortland, OR 97217(800) 289-2724Tom [email protected], apparel & accessories

Adscreen Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9058010 Leavenworth StreetOmaha, NE 68114-5332(877) 393-5111John [email protected] & field products

Aer-Flo, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .1908 & 19104455 18th Street EastBradenton, FL 34203(800) 823-7356www.aerflo.comBill [email protected] is the manufacturer of Wind-Weighted™ baseball tarps, Bunt Zone™ infield protectors, and Aer-Flo® windscreens. These products are patented or patent-pending.

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AIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5312202 Anderson StreetVernon, CA 90058(800) 666-2733Allan [email protected] uniforms, jackets & caps

Akadema, Inc. . . . . . . . .1518 & 1520317 Midland AvenueGarfield, NJ 7026(973) 772-7669Kris [email protected], batting gloves, wood/alumi-num bats, spikes & turf

*AKH Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . Table 75433 Willow Bridge LaneFuquay-Varina, NC 27526(888) 406-4347Bill [email protected] Measuring Plate—home plate with tape

*Alaska Baseball League . . . . . . 1714P. O. Box 2690 Palmer, AK 99645-2690(907) 745-6401Pete [email protected] collegiate baseball league

*All Sports Armour, Inc. . . . . Table 31031 Julian DriveWatkinsville, GA 30677(770) 725-2724Stan [email protected] forming sports protection

Ampac Enterprises/All-Star . . Table 311 Main StreetP.O. Box 1345Shirley, MA 1464(800) 777-3810Stan [email protected] protective & apparel

American Baseball Foundation. . . 10072660 10th Avenue SouthSuite 620Birmingham, AL 35205(205) 558-4235David [email protected] programs

*American Legion Baseball . . . . . 829700 N. Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204(317) 630-1214Jim [email protected] Legion Baseball

*American Sport Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1618

1607 N. Market StreetChampaign, IL 61820(800) 747-5698Jerry [email protected] & officials training courses & books

*American Sports Travel . . . . . . 172712626 Earnest AvenueOrlando, FL 32837(888) 735-8800Joann [email protected] attraction ticket sales

*Amusement Products LLC . . . . 17335954 Brainerd AvenueChattanooga, TN 37421(800) 438-3558 x 102Rich [email protected] batting & pitching machines

Anaconda Sports . . . . . . . .919 & 92185 Katrine LaneLake Katrine, NY 12449(800) 327-0074John Stote [email protected] line of baseball products

ATEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 819655 Spice Island DriveSparks, NV 89431(775) 352-2800Larry [email protected] training equipment & pitching machines

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Athletes in Action Baseball . . . . 1723651 Taylor Drive, Xenia, OH 45385(937) 352-1000Jason [email protected] collegiate baseball teams

Atlanta Team Headwear . . . . . . 15174436 Park DriveNorcross, GA 30093(877) 285-4397Larry D’[email protected] caps & visors

*ATUUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1533908 FM 3009Schertz, TX 78154(210) 213-7658Patrick [email protected] hitting power in all direc-tions with ATUUM True Swing. It is designed for use with tees, soft-toss, or pitched balls.

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Baden Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 182734114 21st Avenue SouthFederal Way, WA 98003(800) 544-2998Rusty [email protected] & baseball accessories

BamBooBat Co. . . . . . Tables 39 & 403555 Victory BoulevardStaten Island, NY 10314(718) 698-0775Tom [email protected] bats & equipment

Baseball America . . . . . . . . . . . . 1105201 W. Main Street, Suite 201Durham, NC 27701(800) 845-2726Lee [email protected]/Media Company

Baseball Express . . . . . . . .404 & 4061051 E. NakomaSan Antonio, TX 78216(210) 348-7000Joey [email protected] & team sales

Baseball Heaven Sports Complex .1918350 Sills RoadYaphank, NY 11980(800) 871-6652Lou Volpe & Sunita [email protected] facility

Baseball Seams Company . . . . . 17228 Elm DriveFlorissant, MO 63031(314) 606-4280Nathan [email protected], bracelets & keychains

*Baseup.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15348775 Joeve CourtSan Diego, CA 92119(619) 921-3930Bob [email protected] Grip Wrap—training accessories

BATCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 1213111 Treeland CircleSyracuse, NY 13219(877) 462-2826Pete [email protected] cages & infield batting trainers

Beacon Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . 19002224 Pleasant View Road, Suite 6Middleton, WI 53562(800) 747-5985www.beaconathletics.comBenji [email protected] Athletics offers field-mainte-nance products and training equip-ment to improve athletic fields and performance. The company’s prod-ucts are innovative, dependable, and made with superior craftsmanship.

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2007 Annual ConventionList of Exhibitors

The following companies are exhibiting at the ABCA Convention (as of Nov. 7, 2006). Company names are followed by their booth numbers at the convention. * Indicates new exhibitor. ** Indicates corporate sponsor.

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BetterBaseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD1050 Mt. Paran RoadAtlanta, GA 30327(800) 997-4233www.betterbaseball.comGlen [email protected] is your baseball sup-ply headquarters, offering custom nets, baseballs, softballs, pitching machines (including ATEC, JUGS, DATA, and Master Pitch), training aids, batting cages, screens, and more. Try the company’s online Easy Auction and save big on quality equipment.

See ad on page 33

Big Z Sports . . . . . . . . Tables 22 & 2311204 Dover CourtYukon, OK 73099(405) 373-3253Steve [email protected] Designated Hitter Pitching Training System (The DH)

Blue Grey Classic . . . . . . . . . . Table 668 Norfolk RoadMillis, MA 2054(508) 376-1250Gus [email protected]

BMI Sales Group, Inc./Zingbat . . 11257750 Archer RoadJustice, IL 60458(866) 946-4228www.zingbat.comJohn G. [email protected] Sales Group designs, produces, and sells the Zingbat swing trainer. The Zingbat teaches batters to stay “inside the ball.”

See ad on page 40

Brett Bros. Sports Int’l . . .501 & 503E. 9516 Montgomery, Building #14Spokane, WA 99206(888) 882-8814Joe [email protected] bats & equipment

Brown & Co. Sports Portraits . . . 724404 Stonehenge CircleRockledge, FL 32955(321) 617-9977Joe [email protected] Photographs & team pictures

BSN Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 4191901 Diplomat DriveFarmers Branch, TX 75234(800) 527-7510Tom [email protected] equipment, including back-stops, windscreens, etc.

Burbank Sport Nets . . . . . Plaza 1909325 Pogy PlaceFernandina Beach, FL 32034(866) 349-0057Billy [email protected] netting & field equipment

*Bykow Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 9155 W. 72nd Street, Suite 701New York, NY 10023(212) [email protected] Mound Mender from Bykow Sports eliminates holes in front of your pitcher’s mound rubber, allow-ing pitchers to maintain proper bal-ance and control.

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C & H Baseball, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 18022215 60th Drive EastBradenton, FL 34203(800) 248-5192Torrey [email protected], netting & installation

Cages*Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408518 Fair LaneNampa, ID 83686(866) 475-9148Robert R. [email protected] batting cages

Cassidy Sports PitchingProgram . . . . . . . . . Tables 24 & 25220 Coast Boulevard, #1MLaJolla, CA 92037(858) 735-8606Daniel [email protected] strength & conditioning program for pitchers

Challenger Industries . . . . . . . . . . 7201224 Riverbend RoadDalton, GA 30721(800) 334-8873 x 21www.challengerind.comDavid White [email protected] Industries has manufac-tured quality synthetic turf for more than 20 years. Whether it’s mats for batting cages, turf for training facili-ties, or complete fields, Challenger has the turf for you.

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Clell Wade Coaches Directory . . 1004600 DairySuite ACassville, MO 65708(877) 691-7746Karan [email protected] directories & coaching books



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Coaches Choice . . . . . . . . .106 & 108465 Reservation RoadMarina, CA 93933(888) 229-5745Dr. Jim [email protected] & motivational books

Coaching Management . . . . . . . 190431 Dutch Mill RoadIthaca, NY 14850(607) 257-6970 x 11www.momentummedia.comMark [email protected] Management publishes three issues per year for high school and college head baseball coaches in the U.S. with targeted editorial, product information, and ads.

Coastal Plain League . . . . . . . . . . 7064900 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 201Raleigh, NC 27606(919) 852-1960Pete [email protected] collegiate baseball league

Cocoa Expo Sports Center . . . . . 722500 Friday RoadCocoa, FL 32926(321) 639-3976 x 12Jeff [email protected] & tournaments

Collegiate Pacific . . . .801, 901 & 90313950 Senlac, #200Dallas, TX 75234(800) 881-6536 x 9048Steve [email protected] equipment

Cosby, Gerry & Company, Inc. . 12083 Pennsylvania PlazaNew York, NY 10001(877) 563-6464Michael [email protected]/equipment bags & protective equipment

Country Stone, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 15268002 31st Street WestRock Island, IL 61201(800) 762-5728Darin [email protected] topdressing/conditioner, warning track mix

CoverSports USA . . . . . . . . . . . . 7185744 Woodland AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19143(800) 445-6680Fred [email protected] covers, windscreens & fence toppers

CTG Athletics, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 15362417 Third Avenue, Suite 207Bronx, NY 10451(718) 742-2751Duke Covoneinfo@controlling thegame.comAsh/maple bats & fielding gloves

Cutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19322650 S. 46th Street, #105Phoenix, AZ 85034(800) 821-0231Gary [email protected] performance sports gloves & grips

*CyberAccess123 . . . . . . . . . . . 1710P.O. Box 731251Ormond Beach, FL 32173(919) 434-3684Patrick [email protected] analysis software

D-Bat, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD17440 Dallas Parkway, Suite 112Dallas, TX 75287(888) 398-3393John Veyhl [email protected] baseball bats & baseballs

Dartfish USA . . . . . . . . .1815 & 18173650 Brookside Parkway, Suite 300Alpharetta, GA 30022(888) 655-3850Ron Imbriale [email protected] analysis software

DAVID Sunflower Seeds . . . . . . 16295626 E. Shields AvenueFresno, CA 93727(800) 876-0231Bonnie [email protected] seeds

Decker Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9076912 N. 97th CircleOmaha, NE 68122(800) 431-5128Brian O’[email protected] & skill development equipment

DeLong . . . . . . . . . . . . . .929 & 1028821 5th AvenueGrinnell, IA 50112(800) 733-5664Ron [email protected] uniforms, caps & jackets



Diamond Pro (TXI) . . . . . . . .Bay 12051341 W. Mockingbird LaneDallas, TX 75247(800) 228-2987www.diamondpro.comBrad Garrison & Tom [email protected]/Diamond Pro offers professional groundskeeping products, infield conditioners, calcined clay, mound clay and bricks, marking dust, warn-ing track mix, and infield mix.

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Diamond Sports . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 70511130 Warland DriveCypress, CA 90630(800) 366-2999Andrea [email protected], catcher’s gear, mitts & bags

DiGeronimo Aggregates/Game-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 48900 Hemlock RoadIndependence, OH 44131(888) 593-0395www.hayditegame-on.comKeith [email protected] sports field conditioners are produced by DiGeronimo Aggregates. The company’s products include field conditioners, topdressings, drying agents, and warning track blends.

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Disney Wide World of Sports . . 12013281 Sherberth RoadKissimmiee, FL 34747(407) 938-3840Scott St. [email protected] school & college baseball spring training

Dizzy Dean Baseball &Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16272470 Highway 51 SouthHernando, MS 38632(662) 429-4365Danny [email protected] baseball & softball

Douglas Sports Nets &Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3193441 S. 11th AvenueEldridge, IA 52748(800) 553-8907Matt [email protected] netting & accessories

Dynamic Team Sports . . . .105 & 107419 Boot RoadDowningtown, PA 19335(800) 437-6223Rich [email protected] uniforms

Earth & Turf Products, LLC . . . . . 304112 S. Railroad AvenueNew Holland, PA 17557(888) 693-2638www.earthandturf.comJohn A. [email protected] & Turf produces topdressers for the sports-turf industry. The com-pany’s units are well-built, effective, and affordable.

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Easton Sports, Inc. . . . . . . Plaza 2137855 Haskell AvenueSuite 200Van Nuys, CA 91406(800) 347-3901 x 653Jim Darby [email protected], gloves, bags, accessories, apparel & shoes

*Electro-Mech Scoreboard Co.. . . 1824120 Industrial ParkwayWrightsville, GA 31096(800) 445-7846Vernon [email protected]

ESPN The Magazine . . . . . . . . . 1203Disney Sports & Recreation Clubhouse, 3281 Sherberth RoadKissimmee, FL 34747(407) 938-3423Pete [email protected]/magazine

Extra Innings FranchiseCompany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206264 S. Main StreetMiddleton, MA 1949(978) 762-0448 x 106Jesse [email protected] baseball/softball training facility franchise

Fair-Play Scoreboards . . . . . . . . 19331700 Delaware AvenueDes Moines, IA 50317(800) 247-0265Jeff [email protected] & electronic message displays

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*Fastec Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30117150 Via del Campo, Suite 101San Diego, CA 92127(858) 592-2342www.fastecimaging.comTim [email protected] manufactures portable “point and shoot” high-speed cameras that allow coaches to see and understand high-speed events too fast to be seen with the unaided eye.

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FIBS Academy SRL . . . . . . . . . . 1515Viale Tiziano, 70Roma, Italia 00196(01139) 0586 855044Marco [email protected], training center, players’ placement

Fisher Athletic . . . . . . . .1510 & 15122060 Cauble RoadSalisbury, NC 28144(800) 438-6028Brian [email protected] screens, windscreens & padding

*4 Seam, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6253553 West Chester PikeNewtown Square, PA 19073-3701(610) 359-1729Fran O’[email protected] Pitcher’s Eye

Francis L. Dean &Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1822307 W. 7th Street, Suite 1720Fort Worth, TX 76102(800) 375-0552Tammy [email protected] insurance

*Front Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18262388 Pennington RoadPennington, NJ 8534(866) 634-1186Sean Devlin & Brad [email protected] data management

Frozen Ropes TrainingCenter . . . . . . . . . . . .1832 & 183312 Elkay DriveChester, NY 10918(845) 469-7331Tony [email protected] & softball training

Fungoman, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .Bay 13196436 Quinn Church RoadShreveport, LA 71129(866) 260-0450Romy [email protected] baseball practicing machine

The Game, LLC . . 1622, 1624 & 162616 Downing DrivePhenix City, AL 36869(877) 840-4547Troy [email protected] & apparel

Glover’s Scorebooks . . .1119 & 11215630 Gravenstein Highway NorthForestville, CA 95436(707) 887-2812Tom GloverScorebooks & accessory items

*Great Lakes Youth SportsEvents LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173210649 S. Trumbull AvenueChicago, IL 60655(773) 881-1588Fran [email protected] baseball complex

*GuessWorks EffectiveVelocity.com . . . . . . .1823 & 182541303 27th Street WestPalmdale, CA 93551(661) 609-0105www.hittingisaguess.comPerry HusbandGuessWorks offers the Hitting Is A Guess DVD series and many other products designed to make your players more successful in the bat-ter’s box.

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*HD Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1528dba Towny Townsend Hitting Disc801 Woodrow CourtChesapeake, VA 23322(757) 617-2075Towny [email protected] tool and DVD

*Helmets R Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3232705 Pacific AvenueTacoma, WA 98402(253) 627-2121Ken [email protected] batting helmets

Hoosier Bat Company . . Tables 1 & 24511 Evans AvenueValparaiso, IN 46383(800) 228-3787www.hoosierbat.comDave [email protected] is why the pros ask for Hoo-sier ash bats. Hoosier Bat Company’s WoodForce 2000 and fungo bats offer exceptional durability.

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Human Kinetics Publishing . . . . . 7081607 N. Market StreetChampaign, IL 61820(800) 747-4457Jason [email protected] & DVDs

Hunter Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . 16033933 Trails End RoadMissoula, MT 59803(406) 273-3073Linda [email protected] equipment

IMG Baseball Academy . . . . . . . 18005500 34th Street WestBradenton, FL 34210-3506(800) 872-6425Tom [email protected]—individual & team programs

Inland Tarp & Cover, Inc. . . . . . . 19244172 N. Frontage Road EastMoses Lake, WA 98837(800) 346-7744Calvin [email protected] covers & tarps

Inside Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18195049 Emerson Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55419(800) 858-3343Jay Donchetz & Randy [email protected] pitch charting for coaching, scouting & reporting

*Iron Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122815863 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, #117Scottsdale, AZ 85260(800) 645-7394Dominick [email protected] insulation & protection

*Jack L. GordonArchitects . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 37345 Seventh Avenue, 17th FloorNew York, NY 10001(212) 279-0550Jack L. [email protected] services

JC Video Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 160514881 S. Heritage Crest WayBluffdale, UT 84065(800) 335-2965Mark [email protected] analysis software & systems

Jetwear, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1203341 W. Main Street, Suite 6St. Charles, IL 60175(866) 538-9327Edan [email protected] moisture migration apparel

JKP Sports/JUGS . . . . . . . . .Bay 101919333 SW 118th AvenueTualatin, OR 97062(800) 547-6843Dave [email protected] pitching machines, batting cages & radar guns

*Joyner Technologies,Inc. . . . . . . 1523, 1525, 1527, 1529815 Mulberry RoadWinder, GA 30680(770) 867-1957Jim [email protected] video baseball

Just For Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12254817 N. Lois Avenue, Unit #104Tampa, FL 33614(888) 569-6387Alen [email protected] netting

K & K Insurance Group, Inc. . . . . 9311712 Magnavox WayFort Wayne, IN 46804(800) 426-2889Stacie [email protected] sports camps insurance

Kennedy Athletic . . . . . . . . . . . . 16322800 E. 11th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90023(800) 225-4401Mike [email protected] headwear

Laserturf Southeast, Inc. . . . Table 20405 Belmont RoadAthens, GA 30605(706) 208-1644Ron [email protected] field construction

Lee County Sports Authority . . . 1142305 BroadwayFort Myers, FL 39901(866) 897-2002Gary [email protected]

Liflong Products . . . . . . . . . . . . 18043200 S. Country Club RoadMelbourne, FL 32901(877) 543-5664Larry [email protected] equipment

*Little Ol’ Cookie House Tables 17 & 18305 Main StreetLittle River, KS 67457(800) 276-4770Wade [email protected] with cookie dough, cookie mix, coffee, and candles

Lohmann Sports Fields . . . . . . . 172918250 Beck RoadMarengo, IL 60152(815) 923-1005Jim [email protected] field construction

**Louisville Slugger . . . .1005 & 1104800 W. Main StreetLouisville, KY 40202(800) 282-2287www.slugger.comKevin [email protected] 1884, when John A. “Bud” Hil-lerich hand-turned a white ash bat for Pete “The Gladiator” Browning, the finest hitter of his day, the name Louisville Slugger has been synony-mous with the game’s greatest play-ers and teams.

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M.A.S.A., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .628 & 6291413 S. Meridian RoadJasper, IN 47546(800) 264-4519www.masa.comGrayson [email protected]. distributes a full-color 104-page sporting goods and field maintenance catalog. The company carries a wide assortment of base-ball, softball, soccer, and football equipment at discounted prices.

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M & S Technologies, Inc. . . . . . . 17185557 W. Howard StreetSkokie, IL 60077(877) 225-6101Joseph [email protected] testing systems

Majestic Athletic . . . . . .1615 & 1617100 Majestic WayBangor, PA 18013(800) 955-8555Michael [email protected] & licensed apparel

Markwort SportingGoods . . . . . . . . . . . .1703 & 17051101 Research BoulevardSt. Louis, MO 63132-1711(800) 669-6626www.markwort.comHerb [email protected] Sporting Goods is a dis-tributor and manufacturer of base-ball equipment, including baseballs, gloves and mitts, protective equip-ment, batter’s gloves, uniforms, socks, laces, glove oil, and training accessories.

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Massaging Insoles byHealthy Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16191216 Sussex StreetBoynton Beach, FL 33436-8605(866) 301-FEETCastor [email protected] sport insoles

Master PitchingMachine, Inc. . . . . . . .1204 & 12064200 N.E. Birmingham RoadKansas City, MO 64117(800) 878-8228www.masterpitch.comJoe [email protected] Pitching Machine is the manufacturer and direct supplier of the Iron Mike arm-style pitching machine. The company also offers batting cage nets and frames, “L” screens, protective screens, and related items.

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*Mattingly Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . 229P. O. Box 2423, 10 Brae Loch WayShelton, CT 6484(203) 929-5897Dave [email protected] bats

Memphis Net & Twine . . . . . . . . 17082481 Matthews AvenueMemphis, TN 38103www.memphisnet.netAlbert [email protected] Net & Twine manufactures custom-made batting cages and backstops for softball and baseball.

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Midwest Baseball Academy . . . 132410423 Worthington LaneProspect, KY 40059(866) 622-4487Joe [email protected] camp franchise/network

Miken Sports . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 513415 E. South StreetCaledonia, MN 55921(877) 807-5291Mike [email protected] hardgoods & apparel

Miller Net Company, Inc. . . . . . . 10091674 Getwell RoadMemphis, TN 38111(800) 423-6603Harold [email protected] nets & equipment

*Mister Baseball Training Tools . 1628800 Pacific Avenue, Suite 202Long Beach, CA 90813(562) 879-8665Joe [email protected] glove—The Deflector

Mizuno USA . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 9134925 Avalon Ridge ParkwayNorcross, GA 30071(770) 453-7807Ken [email protected] goods manufacturer

*Mojo Sports . . . . . . . Tables 28 & 2920609 Santa Lucia, Unit BTehachapi, CA 93561(661) 822-5840Joe [email protected]’s first pitching cage

More than ERA . . . . . . . . .305 & 307 11038 Hildreth CourtCamarillo, CA 93012(805) 491-3379Larry [email protected] charts & performance software

*MPOWERED StrategicPartner, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . Table 19dba MPOWERED Baseball CompanyP. O. Box 2391Danville, CA 94506(877) NO-CORKSMark Kreindler & Burlin [email protected] bats, balls, batting gloves & baseball gear

MSS Performance(1-On Eye Trainer) . . . . . . Table 2150 Riverwalk MallSouth Charleston, WV 25303(877) 344-8669Dave [email protected] Eye Trainer & vision based hitting aid

*Mudslinger Shades. . . . . . . . . . 16141606 NW 32nd StreetLawton, OK 73505(580) 695-1432Terry [email protected] fundraiser sunglasses

National Baseball Congress . . . . 1829300 S. SycamoreWichita, KS 67213(316) 267-3372Eric Edelstein & Josh [email protected], league, tournament affiliation & NBC World Series

National Batting Cages, Inc. . . . 17017407 SW Iowa Hill Road, Cornelius, OR 97113(800) 547-8800Fred I. [email protected] cages, nets, & frames for nets

National Pitching Association . . . 4209230 Trade Place, Suite #200San Diego, CA 92115(866) 977-4824Tom [email protected] instruction

New Balance AthleticShoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 21920 Guest StreetBoston, MA 2135(617) 742-2241Larry [email protected] & apparel

New England CollegiateBaseball League . . . . . . . . . . . . 110515 Hawthorne LaneWindsor, CT 6095(401) 849-4982Chuck [email protected] collegiate baseball league

NIKE, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 1305One Bowerman DriveBeaverton, OR 97005(503) 671-2973Customer Service (800) 344-6453Athletic apparel, footwear, equip-ment & accessories

Nocona Athletic Goods . . . . . . . 1912901 E. Highway 82Nocona, TX 76255(800) 433-0957Rob [email protected] gloves & equipment

Northwoods League . . . . . . . . . . 4182900 4th Street SWRochester, MN 55902(507) 536-4579Rick [email protected] collegiate baseball league

Nylon Net Company . . .1801 & 1803845 N. Main StreetMemphis, TN 38107(800) 238-7529Stephen [email protected] nets & equipment

O. B. Team Sports . . . . . . .923 & 925809 State Route 125Hamersville, OH 45130(937) 379-9050Steve [email protected], turf & field equipment

Oates Specialties, LLC . . . .113 & 115151 FM 1696 EastHuntsville, TX 77320(936) 295-4459Robert [email protected] conditioning accessories

Old Hickory Bat Company . . . . . 17161735 Highway 31WGoodlettsville, TN 37072(866) PRO-BATSwww.oldhickorybats.comTravis [email protected] 1999, Old Hickory Bat Co. has been cutting top-grade maple and ash bats for players at all levels.

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*Olde Master Originals . . . . . . . 16096244 Old LaGrange Road, Suite 3Crestwood, KY 40014(877) 978-8837Dave [email protected] baseball bats

On Deck Sports . . . . . . . . . .Bay 1901 31 Dover StreetBrockton, MA 2301(877) 227-4824www.ondecksports.comJoe [email protected] everything you need for your baseball field or indoor athletic facil-ity, from pitching machines to arti-ficial turf, at On Deck Sports’ Web site.

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*Orlando Magic . . . . . . . . . . Table 308701 Maitland Summit BoulevardOrlando, FL 32810(407) 916-2401Pat [email protected]

Osborne/SwingAway . . . . . .Bay 13192221 Garrett StreetEnumclaw, WA 98022(800) 325-7238Mark [email protected] equipment, training & main-tenance

Outdoor Cap Company . . . . . . . .TBD1200 Melissa DriveBentonville, AR 72712(800) 826-6047Joe [email protected]

The Paul Pryor Company . . . Table 4212401 66th Street NorthLargo, FL 33710(727) 531-8400Patrick G. [email protected] bags & cases

*Par Aide ProfessionalField Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4226800 Otter Lake RoadLino Lakes, MN 55038-4427(888) 893-2433Scott [email protected] field care & maintenance accessories

Perfect Game USA . . . . . . . . . . 19261203 Rockford Road SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404(800) 447-9362Frank [email protected] service

Perform Better . . . . . . .1222 & 122411 Amflex DriveCranston, RI 2920(800) 556-7464John [email protected] training products

Pickle-Ball, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10074700 9th Avenue NWSeattle, WA 98107(800) 377-9915Doug [email protected] baseballs & soft toss drills

PIK Products . . . . . . . Tables 11 & 12540 Barnum AvenueBridgeport, CT 6608(877) 845-7845www.swiftstik.comLouis [email protected] Products is a baseball training aid company offering reasonably priced products that are proven to get results at every level.

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Pitch Count, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 16133824 Dade DriveAnnandale, VA 22003(703) 256-4929Jim [email protected] counter

Pitching Central . . . . . . . . .212 & 21426206 Hanna RoadSpring, TX 77386(281) 298-6319Ron Wolforth [email protected] DVDs, players’ camps & coaches clinics

Polk County Sports Marketing . . 112600 N. Broadway, Suite 300Bartow, FL 33898(863) 534-2500Marc Zimmerman & Ryan [email protected] destination

Portolite Products, Inc. . . Plaza 12132950 Nelson RoadDelano, MN 55328(800) 315-8115Michael HoppePortable pitching mounds

Power Systems, Inc. . . .1702 & 17042527 Westcott BoulevardKnoxville, TN 37931(800) [email protected] 1986, Power Systems has pro-vided coaches and athletes with the most innovative and effective training products and programs for strength training, speed development, plyo-metrics, and agility training.

Powers Manufacturing . . . . Table 361340 Sycamore StreetWaterloo, IA 50703(319) 233-6118Jim [email protected] uniforms

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Prep Illustrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1712220 Railroad AvenueEagle Grove, IA 50533(800) 505-4456Kay [email protected] magazine

Pro Grass, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922960 Penn Avenue, Suite 810Pittsburgh, PA 15222(866) 270-6003www.prograssturf.comBob [email protected] is a leading manufacturer, installer, and servicer of synthetic turf baseball and softball fields. Do it right the first time, every time.

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Pro-Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 121322612 Mojave LaneMission Viejo, CA 92691(800) 581-8202Tom [email protected] therapy products

Pro-Line Athletic . . . . . . . .124 & 1261332 N. Main StreetFort Worth, TX 76106-9117(800) 227-2456Charlie [email protected] caps & uniforms

Pro Look Sports . .1328, 1329 & 133037 E. Center StreetSuite 304Provo, UT 84606(800) PRO-LOOKTroy [email protected] sports apparel

Pro Nine Sports . . . . .605, 607 & 6097373 Doig DriveGarden Grove, CA 92841(800) 355-5969Frank Hardycustomerservice@pronineBaseballs, protective & balls

Pro Performance Sports, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 1509

12375 World Trade DriveSuite 101San Diego, CA 92128(877) 225-7275Lisa [email protected] training aids

ProBatter Sports, LLC . . . . .Bay 191515 Old Gate LaneMilford, CT 6460(203) 874-2500Adam [email protected] pitching machines

Profile Products/TURFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 1013

750 Lake Cook Road, Suite 440Buffalo Grove, IL 60089(800) 207-6457Charlie [email protected] amendments

ProMounds, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .Bay 1901 31 Dover StreetBrockton, MA 2301(877) 227-4824Joe [email protected] mounds, platforms, turf net-ting, etc.

Proper Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . .412 & 4143209 Air Park RoadFuquay-Varina, NC 27526(800) 336-7503Glen [email protected] mounds & turf products

Pro’s Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 519410 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 400Chicago, IL 60611(800) 648-1166www.proschoice1.comDave [email protected]’s Choice® delivers a full line of sports field products for condition-ing soil and infield mix, topdressing infields, quickly drying puddles, and revitalizing turf.

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PUMA North America . . . . . .Bay 1195 Lyberty WayWestford, MA 1886(800) 782-7862Matt [email protected] footwear

**Rawlings SportingGoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 405510 Maryville University DriveSuite 110St. Louis, MO 63141(800) 729-7770Mark [email protected] hard goods & apparel

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Red Diamond Conditioners(Moltan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1097125 Riverdale Bend RoadMemphis, TN 38125(800) 264-5826www.moltan.comJeff [email protected] Diamond conditioners feature professionally sized granules that manage moisture, reduce compac-tion, and promote healthier root zones in turf. They can enhance the appearance and performance of any skinned infield surface.

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Reebok International,LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 1113 1895 J. W. Foster BoulevardCanton, MA 2021(781) 401-4431Chris Caldwell & Richard [email protected], apparel & equipment

Reef Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 16019209 Almeda Genoa RoadHouston, TX 77075(800) 231-6074Mark [email protected] sheeting manufactured into mound & field covers

*RevFire Corporation . . . . . . . . . 2012143 Willow Creek DriveBoulder, CO 80301(720) 221-6874Dave [email protected] RevFire–A pitch spin rate & speed measurement device

Riddell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 & 2073404 Steeplechase TrailArlington, TX 76016(817) 446-4854Dave [email protected] equipment & uniforms

Ringor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1107 & 11097929 SW Burns Way Wilsonville, OR 97070(800) 524-1236Ryan [email protected] footwear & apparel

Ripken Baseball . . . . . . .1022 & 10241427 Clarkview Road, Suite 100Baltimore, MD 21209(800) 486-0850Kath [email protected], clinics, tournaments & instructional aids

Rixstine Recognition . . .1809 & 18112350 ‘O’ StreetLincoln, NE 68510(800) 347-3810Tim Hoffman [email protected] novelties, gifts & awards

**Russell Athletic . . . . . . . . . .Bay 8053330 Cumberland BoulevardAtlanta, GA 30339(678) 742-8696www.russellathleticteamsports.comGary [email protected] Athletic is a manufacturer of custom and stock uniforms, as well as training apparel focused on per-formance and innovation.

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St. Petersburg/ClearwaterSports Commission . . . .116 & 11813805 58th Street North, Suite 2-200Clearwater, FL 33760(727) 464-7257Kevin Smith & Angel [email protected] for training and tournaments

*Scholastic Sports Company . . . 15021231 Mall DriveRichmond, VA 23235(804) 378-5450George [email protected] posters & baseball programs

Schutt Sports . . . . . . . . . . .601 & 6031200 E. Union AvenueLitchfield, IL 62056(800) 426-9784Rick [email protected] equipment & training aids

*Score International . . . . . . . . . . . 7045512 Ringgold Road, Suite 204Chattanooga, TN 37412(423) 894-7111Keith [email protected] mission trips

ScorePAD Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . 19285240-Q Panola Industrial BoulevardDecatur, GA 30035(678) 270-4000Jason [email protected]/softball scoring software

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The Scouting Report . . . . . . . . . 1625165 W. Canyon Crest RoadSuite 350Alpine, UT 84004(888) 836-0100Jason [email protected] Murphy book

Seating Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . 17009535 Hardpan RoadAngola, NY 14006(800) 552-9470www.seatingservices.comDiane C. [email protected] Services manufactures qual-ity blow-molded, gravity-tip stadium chairs to enhance your facility. Add your VIP section today.

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Skillshow, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12201201 First Avenue SouthSuite 333Seattle, WA 98134(206) 652-1288Brad [email protected] & recruiting servicesr

Sound & VideoCreations, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16332820 Azalea PlaceNashville, TN 37204(615) 460-7330Eric [email protected] Effects audio/video entertain-ment sports in-game systems

Source One Sports . . . . . . . . . . 17281344 Lakeshore DriveMuskegon, MI 49441(800) 251-2720Corey Leonard & Dave [email protected] banners, mesh banners & screens

South Padre Island Nets, Inc. . . . 2042001 Amistad DriveSan Benito, TX 78586(866) 243-6387www.spinets.netCarlos Garcia, [email protected] Nets manufactures some of the best sports netting in the industry. The company offers batting cages, protective screens, custom back-stops, and other barrier nets at excellent prices with speedy delivery.

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Southern Athletic Fields . . Plaza 7131309 Mainsail DriveColumbia, TN 38401(800) 837-8062www.mulemix.comBill [email protected] Athletic Fields specializes in infield mixes, mound clay, warning track mixes, field conditioners, field accessories, and drying agents.

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Southwest Host Services . . . . . . 100019011 N. 94th PlaceScottsdale, AZ 85255(480) 945-2359Lisa [email protected] & recruiting accommodations

Spalding Baseball . . . . . . . Plaza 81345 Ranick RoadHauppauge, NY 11788(800) 645-5190Robert [email protected] league quality baseball gloves, bats, balls & accessories

SPARQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1300 & 1301411 NW 13th St., Portland, OR 97209(917) 222-1300Ken [email protected] equipment

Speedline Athletic Wear 1018 & 10201804 N. HabanaTampa, FL 33607(813) 876-1375Dave [email protected] team uniforms

Sportex, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309196 Technology Drive, Suite KIrvine, CA 92618(949) 679-2691Naushad [email protected] caps & jerseys

Sports Attack . . . . . .619, 621 & 6232805 U. S. 40Verdi, NV 89439(800) 717-4251www.sportsattack.comKurt [email protected] Attack manufactures quality sports training equipment. With 35 years of machine design experience, the company’s product offerings include softball, baseball, volleyball, and tennis training equipment.

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Casey Pro• Throws a variety of fastballs,

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• Variable speed control fordelivering accurate pitchesup to 100 mph for baseballs

• Dual concave wheel designfor maximum ball control

• Center-of-Gravity designallows a full 360º left-rightrotation & 120º vertical pivot

• Quick adjustment to movefrom pitch to pitch & fromdrill to drill

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Casey Jr.• Variable speed control

allows for pitches up to55 mph

• Change from Baseballto Softball quickly, withno additional equipmentrequired

• Lightweight designallows for quick setupand breakdown

mph55Casey 2

• Throws 7-8 balls per minute,for hundreds of pitches orfielding drills per hour

• Variable speed control forpitches up to 60 mph

• 3 points of contact via ourV-Pad Ball Control System

• Easily transports withbuilt-in handle and lightmachine weight

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• Reliably and accuratelythrows more than 7 ballsper minute

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120º of vertical pivot• Battery operated version

also available

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• Throws high, vertical pop-ups to catchers and sendsballs to the wallto improve play at thewarning track and fence

• Variable speed controlpitches up to 80 mph

• Accurately throws morethan 7 balls per minute,eliminating playerwaiting time

mph80Axis

• Pitches full selection ofbreaking balls

• Throws full variety of hitsfor defensive drills

• Variable speed controlwith LCD Digital Readout

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*Sports Radar Ltd. . . . . .1935 & 19379119 W. Veterans DriveHomosassa, FL 34448(352) 563-5298Paul [email protected] measuring systems

Sports Sensors, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 191611351 Embassy DriveCincinnati, OH 45240(888) 542-9246www.gloveradar.comAl [email protected] Sensors offers affordable Doppler radar speed sensors for various sports applications, includ-ing the Glove Radar®, the Paint-ball Radarchron®, the Arrowspeed Radarchron®, the Swing Speed Radar®, and the Swing Speed Radar® with Tempo Timer.

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Sports Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 17093300 Winona AvenueBurbank, CA 91504(800) 448-8867www.sportsmachines.comJohn [email protected] Tutor is a leading manufac-turer of ball-throwing machines, including the HomePlate and Batting Tutor pitching machines. See these products in action at the company’s booth.

See ad on page 13

Sportsdiamond.com . . . . . . Plaza 42314270 42rd Street NESt. Michael, MN 55376(888) 216-2166Darren [email protected] hard goods

*Sportsmaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3252701 W. Alameda, Suite 200Burbank, CA 91505(818) 563-1449Dr. Richard [email protected] psychology

SSK Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32175 Hilltop CircleRancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275(310) 544-3039Yoshi [email protected] gloves, bats & accessories

Stabilizer Solutions, Inc. . . . . . . . 10233 S. 28th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85034(800) 336-2468www.stabilizersolutions.comTim [email protected] Solutions specializes in natural and fiber-reinforced surfaces for sports, recreation, and landscap-ing. The company manufactures a line of products for baseball and softball fields.

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Stalker Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002609 Technology DrivePlano, TX 75074-7467(800) 782-5537www.stalkerradar.comPaul [email protected] Radar manufactures Stalker Sport Radar, Stalker PRO Radar, and the Stalker Acceleration Testing System. Stalker radar is used by all Major League Baseball teams.

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*Strike Out Strippz . . . . . .306 & 308400 W. Railroad Street, Suite #2Columbiana, OH 44408(330) 482-0200www.learn2pitch.comJack [email protected] young pitchers learn to increase speed, improve control, and perfect their mechanics with Strike Out Strippz.

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Strike Zone, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 182810531 Maryland CircleBloomington, MN 55438(952) 829-7790John L. [email protected] unit—pitching machine

Strikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 106914 S. 52nd StreetOmaha, NE 68157(402) 699-7400Charlie [email protected] Canvas pitching target

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The Toro Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328 & 3298111 Lyndale Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420(952) 887-7906Boyd [email protected] Utility Vehicle & Reelmaster Mower

Triple Crown Sports . . . . . . . . . . . Tables 26 & 273930 Automation WayFort Collins, CO 80525(970) 223-6644Lindsey [email protected] placement events for JUCO, NAIA, DIII, DII, & DI

*Trophy Nut Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1813320 N. Second StreetTipp City, OH 45371(800) 729-6887Judy [email protected] featuring nuts & snacks

True Pitch, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424620 8th SWAltoona, IA 50009(800) 647-3539Craig [email protected] mounds & mound clay

*Summit America Insurance Services . . Table 387400 College Boulevard, Suite 100Overland Park, KS 66210(800) 955-1991Caroline [email protected] services for sports programs

Super-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 & 3153209 Air Park RoadFuquay-Varina, NC 27526(800) 955-6387Glen [email protected] cages, protective screens & field mainte-nance equipment

*Swedish Baseball & Softball Federation . . . 529Mårbackagatan 19Farsta (Stockholm) S-123 43+46 8 683 30 28Kristian Pälviä[email protected] organization

SwingBuster, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 13501 Cahaba RoadSelma, AL 36701(877) 422-8292Donny [email protected] trainers

*Swing Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150415632 Roxford StreetSylmar, CA 91342(888) SWING-08Curtis [email protected]/softball bats & bags

Tech Mesh Apparel, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11237494 Sleepy Hollow DriveTulsa, OK 74136(866) 681-6271Jean [email protected] management practice apparel

Texas Collegiate League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1611512 Main Street, Suite 1200Fort Worth, TX 76102(817) 339-9367Darren [email protected] summer league

TLI Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104908 Grand Central StreetClearwater, FL 33756(866) 356-2922Shannon [email protected] facility products

Tomark Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1106 & 11081180-A California AvenueCorona, CA 92881(800) 959-1844Mark [email protected] Sales & service recreational equipment

Top 96, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1724 & 172623 Bald Rock RoadWayland, MA 1778(508) 545-2660Doug [email protected] clinics for high school players




Tuff Toe, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13221442 W. Collins AvenueSuite GOrange, CA 92867-5443(800) 888-0802Jeff [email protected] toes & bat protectors

TurboSlot Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300131 E. Lexington RoadMocksville, NC 27028(800) 726-3568Fred [email protected] gloves, fungoes & warm-up bats

Twin City Knitting . . . . . . . . . . . 1902104 Rock Barn Road NEPO Box 1179Conover, NC 28613(800) 438-6884Francis [email protected] socks, caps, belts, wrist/headbands & knit hats

Union City Greyhounds, Inc. . . . 1500624 E. Reelfoot AvenueUnion City, TN 38261(731) 885-8838Stephen C. [email protected] collegiate baseball team

U. S. Sports Netting . . . . . . . . . 16237890 Lilac LaneSimi Valley, CA 93063(800) 368-6387Vincent [email protected], rigging, design &construction

Under Armour . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 15011020 Hull StreetBaltimore, MD 21403(888) 4 ARMOURMike [email protected] apparel, socks & accessories

United States SpecialtySports Association . . . . . . . . . . 209611 Line DriveKissimmee, FL 34744(800) 741-3014Don [email protected] organization

USA Baseball . . . . . . . . .1006 & 1008403 Blackwell StreetDurham, NC 27701(919) 474-8721David [email protected] baseball teams

*Valle Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 8954 Denise RoadRochester, NY 14616(866) 388-8049John [email protected]/softball equipment & train-ing aids

Victory Custom Athletic . 1219 & 12219006 Owensmouth AvenueCanoga Park, CA 91304(800) 959-3566Ron [email protected] Uniforms, jackets, caps & undergar-ment manufacturer

VPI Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 6138410 Wolf Lake Drive, #106Memphis, TN 38133(800) 244-4457www.vpisports.comChris Bawcum [email protected] is a top supplier of batting tun-nels, roll-away cages, protective screens, field equipment, and cus-tom netting, as well as many other baseball products.

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West Coach Netting, Inc. . . . . . 16165075 Flightline DriveKingman, AZ 86401(800) 854-5741Rod [email protected] netting

*West Coast CollegiateBaseball League . . . Tables 14 & 15610 N. Mission Street, #C-3Wenatchee, WA 98801(509) 888-WESTDan Segel, [email protected] collegiate baseball league

WeatherBeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191428043 FM 1485 EastNew Caney, TX 77357(888) 546-4641Tony [email protected] field covers

Western Athletic Supply Co. . . . 1805850 MarlboroughRiverside, CA 92517(800) 624-6637Jack LenertzBaseball equipment

The ONLY system with the “Floating” handle.

Western Industries Inc.800-488-3592

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“We care about your game!”

Our unique handle system allows your crew to position, or “float” the handle to the most convenient location for deployment.

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Field CoversField Covers

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Western Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . 228Yellowstone HillMiles City, MT 59301(800) 488-3592www.westernindustries.comJennifer SimonsenWestern Industries manufactures top-of-the-line baseball and softball products to protect your fields. The company has been perfecting its unique designs and handle systems for more than 25 years.

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**Wilson Sporting Goods . . .Bay 7198700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 11Chicago, IL 60631(800) 245-5454www.wilson.comJim [email protected] has been a trusted name in baseball equipment for decades. The company offers quality products to meet all your team’s needs.

World Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9093400 Airport Avenue, #25Santa Monica, CA 90405(800) 496-8687David [email protected] baseball tours

Worth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 505510 Maryville University Drive, Ste 110St. Louis, MO 63141(800) 729-7770Mark [email protected] hardgoods & apparel

WSI Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17252767 Highway 55Eagan, MN 55121(800) 783-4476www.wsisports.comJoel [email protected] Sports is an international leader in innovative undergear and perfor-mance apparel for football, base-ball, hockey, and many other sports. The company offers American-made products to fit a wide range of bud-gets, all with fast delivery.

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Wyndham Hotel Group . . . . . . . . 2088547 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite J-135Greenwood Village, CO 80112(877) 783-1490Erik [email protected] provider

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and topics at this year’s

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Accelerated Baseball Technologies, Inc.920-748-6599WWW.ACCELERATEDBASEBALL.COM

The Flame Thrower training machine from Accelerated Baseball Technologies helps batters enhance their ball-track-ing skills and develop quality swing

repetition for more solid con-tact. By using ten-nis balls thrown at

high or low speeds, the Flame Thrower forces the batter to concentrate on the ball’s flight. Since it is lightweight and portable, it’s ideal for indoor or outdoor practices. The Flame Thrower is cur-rently being used by youth, collegiate, and professional softball teams around the country.

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

The Bunt Zone™ Infield Protector doubles as the perfect target-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-polyester mesh survives spike traf-fic. The Bunt Zone (patents pending) provides maximum turf protection while improving team bunting skills. Ground staples are included. Call Aer-Flo® toll-free or go online to learn more.

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Wind Weighted™ baseball tarps from Aer-Flo are virtually windproof. These rain covers for the mound, home plate,

and bullpens have steel chain in their edge hem, so

wind cannot get underneath them. They stay down, even in high winds, without stakes or sand bags. The tough, water-proof 14-ounce vinyl-polyester fabric is treated for UV and mildew. The tarps

now feature a three-year factory war-ranty. They are patented, and other U.S. patents are pending.

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ATUUM800-538-6428WWW.ATUUM.COM

The ATUUM True Swing develops mus-cle memory for a compact and powerful swing. Eliminate slow, looping swings

by receiving immediate feedback with every swing. The True Swing adjusts to help batters develop a direct bat path for inside, middle, and outside pitches to generate increased bat speed and power in all directions. Practice

the perfect swing every time with a tee, soft-toss, or pitched safety balls. Practice perfect, play perfect.

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Beacon Athletics800-747-5985WWW.BEACONATHLETICS.COM

The Tensioned Batting Cage by Beacon Athletics is designed for indoor or out-door use. This design accommodates space restrictions, bleachers, and stage areas. When used outside, it also preserves the life of the system, since it can be taken down during inclement weather. The Beacon Tensioned Batting Cage can be put up or taken down in just 10 minutes. With its unique three-pulley system, the cage can be raised and tensioned as needed. No permanent frame or cable structure remains when the cage is removed. All Beacon systems are designed to meet your needs. Call today to learn more.

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BetterBaseball800-997-4233WWW.BETTERBASEBALL.COM

BetterBaseball is a total baseball sup-ply house, special-izing in nets and batting cages that are custom-cut to any size you want. The company pro-

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RED DIAMOND CONDITIONERSRED DIAMOND CONDITIONERSRED DIAMOND CONDITIONERS• Promotes Safety

• Professionally Sized Conditioners• Provides Superior Moisture Management

• Enhances Surface Coloration• Assist in Proper Field Drainage

• Reduces Rain Delays and Eliminates Rainouts• 100% Natural Earth Product.

Toll Free (800) 264-5826 • www.moltan.com

The New Standard in Natural Infield Conditioners!

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vides quick, friendly customer service. BetterBaseball supplies everything, including bases, plates, mounds, gear, and hardware. All team equipment needs can be found easily online, or you can call the company toll-free for more product information.

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Want to save even more on great prod-ucts at the Betterbaseball.com Web

site? Try the new Easy Auction fea-ture. Each item up for bid is described in detail and a product image is shown. Get fantas-

tic deals on everything from bats and gloves to windscreens and practice balls. Go online to learn more, and you’ll be placing bids in no time.

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Zingbat866-ZINGBATWWW.ZINGBAT.COM

Zingbat™ offers the Trainer Series product line. This economically priced

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

ounces), while the aluminum Pro Series can be customized to meet your team’s specific length and weight require-ments. Call today for a free instruction-al CD or video.

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

Double Play is the newest addition to the DURAPlay Sport and Leisure line of synthetic turf products manufactured by Challenger Industries. Made of poly-

ethylene, Double Play is a resilient turf that’s ideal for indoor training facilities, indoor or outdoor fields, batting cages, and dugout areas. Double Play features a five-millimeter cushion for a soft and for-giving playing surface that will withstand the most intense traffic.

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DURAPlay baseball mats from Challenger Industries are made of polypropylene fibers and attached to a urethane foam backing for comfort and

durability. The home plate mat features permanent tufted lines

and a plate. DURAPlay mats allow for more practice time on the field, since they won’t wear out like natural turf. Mats are available for the home plate, batter’s boxes, on deck circles, fungo circles, and pitching areas. Halo kits and custom logos are also available.

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RED DIAMOND CONDITIONERSRED DIAMOND CONDITIONERSRED DIAMOND CONDITIONERSRED DIAMOND CONDITIONERS• Promotes Safety

• Professionally Sized Conditioners• Provides Superior Moisture Management

• Enhances Surface Coloration• Assist in Proper Field Drainage

• Reduces Rain Delays and Eliminates Rainouts• 100% Natural Earth Product.

• Promotes Safety• Professionally Sized Conditioners

• Provides Superior Moisture Management• Enhances Surface Coloration

• Assist in Proper Field Drainage• Reduces Rain Delays and Eliminates Rainouts

• 100% Natural Earth Product.

• Promotes Safety• Professionally Sized Conditioners

• Provides Superior Moisture Management• Enhances Surface Coloration

• Assist in Proper Field Drainage• Reduces Rain Delays and Eliminates Rainouts

• 100% Natural Earth Product.

Toll Free (800) 264-5826 • www.moltan.comToll Free (800) 264-5826 • www.moltan.com

The New Standard in Natural Infield Conditioners!The New Standard in Natural Infield Conditioners!

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Challenger Industries has the most durable, popular, and afford-able synthetic turf baseball & softball 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.

For samples, brochures, or more information, please contact us.

Synthetic Turf for Baseball

1224 Riverbend RoadP.O. Box 2727Dalton, GA 30722-2727

Phone: 706-278-7707Toll Free: 1-800-334-8873Fax: [email protected]

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the ball more easily. Game-On Red is available in bags or in bulk.

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Earth & Turf Co.888-693-2638WWW.EARTHANDTURF.COM

The one-pass design of the Earth & Turf Linear Aerator completely changes the way aeration is performed. Soil and

thatch restriction are per-manently modified, and maxi-mum mod-ification

of the turf is assured. Use it after the field has been topdressed with calcined clay, compost, or sand, and the Linear Aerator will condition a 58-inch swath by cutting grooves in the turf three inches deep, half an inch wide, and three and a half inches apart. Linear aeration improves water infiltration and retention, turf and root growth, nutrient absorption, and organic decomposition.

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Fastec Imaging858-592-2342WWW.FASTECIMAGING.COM

Fastec Imaging manufactures afford-able handheld point-and-shoot high-speed cameras for sports and industrial applications. Fastec cameras allow coaches, athletic train-ers, and researchers to see, measure, and understand high-speed events that happen too fast to be fully captured by the unaided eye. The company’s new sports model, the SportsCam, has a built-in display screen and convenient built-in battery pack, making it ideal for performance evaluation, biomechanics, gait analysis, kinematics, and training applications.

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Fastec offers the new MiDAS Express software from Xcitex for controlling,

synchronizing, and automating the company’s point-and-shoot digital video cameras. High-speed sports activities can be recorded on

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

Game-On is a sports field soil con-ditioner that provides excellent turf

results without breaking the team’s budget. It’s a lightweight, expanded-shale product 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 topdress-ing with a brick-red color that gives your field a finishing touch for that Major League look. This topdressing gives balls a more consistent bounce while the deep red color allows infielders to see

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command with variable trigger settings and saved in standard file formats such as .AVI, .TIFF, and .JPEG. On-screen fea-tures include velocity and distance mea-surements. Users can easily upgrade to MiDAS 4.0 Standard or Full versions for more sophisticated analysis.

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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 batters. The Swing Speed Radar helps players develop optimum bat speed for dis-tance and quick-ness, and bat con-

trol 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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Glove Radar®888-542-9246WWW.GLOVERADAR.COM

The Glove Radar® is a small, inexpen-sive, and accurate microwave Doppler radar device that attaches to the back of virtually any baseball or softball glove. It “sees” through the glove and mea-sures the speed of a ball thrown from any distance, just before the ball is caught. The Glove Radar can withstand softball impacts of more than 75 mph and baseball impacts up to 100 mph. Take it from Ken Griffey, Jr.—The Glove Radar is the ideal aid for developing the throwing skills of infielders, outfielders, pitchers, and catchers. The Glove Radar is a big hit among coaches, players, and parents, and it costs much less than most radar guns.

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Hitting Is A Guess661-609-0105WWW.HITTINGISAGUESS.COM

The Downright Filthy Pitching Series is an intensive study of pitch velocity and

how loca-tion changes the effective velocity of the true reaction time for the

hitter. Ten years of testing hitters’ true

reactionary limitations and intensive study of a four million-pitch database from Inside Edge, an advanced scouting company for MLB teams, has revealed some laws of velocity that will change the way you think about pitch sequenc-ing and location. The Effective Velocity software package from Inside Edge uses PalmScout to chart games and create EV reports. Books are available in new Web Book format (eBook with special fea-tures) or as hard copies.

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Hoosier Bat Co.800-228-3787WWW.HOOSIERBAT.COM

Hoosier Bat Co. makes all-ash bats used by many Major League and minor

league players. The company’s patented three-piece wood bat, the WoodForce 2000, is now NCAA-approved.

With ash in the handle, hickory in the sweet spot, and maple on the barrel end, the WoodForce 2000 provides a solid sweet spot that will not flake while retaining the same look and feel as a traditional all-ash bat. All of Hoosier’s bats are made from quality wood and are crafted to exacting stan-dards.

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Louisville Slugger502-588-7350WWW.SLUGGER.COM

In championship after championship, Louisville Slugger’s stiff-handle bats

outperform the competition’s flexible-handle designs. Now, the company has taken stiff-handle technology to a

whole new level with the revolutionary TPX Exogrid. See what all the buzz is about—wrap your hands around the best-performing bat ever produced by Louisville Slugger. You’ll see why bats that bend don’t win and why Louisville Slugger is the choice of top players, year after year.

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The TPX Bionic Pulse catcher’s chest protector from Louisville Slugger is

ultra-lightweight and great at absorbing shock. This ergo-nomic protector features advanced dimple padding, innovative remov-able suspension floaters, an over-

the-shoulder harness, and removable shoulder guards.

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

The revolutionary new Handozer is a complete infield grooming solution. It cuts maintenance time by up to 75 percent and gets professional

results. Traditional grooming requires four steps: a nail drag is used to cre-ate loose dirt for smoothing, a leveling device levels the field, a roller is typically used for firmness, and a finishing drag mat makes the diamond sparkle. The new 30-inch-wide Handozer features all four tools on a compact frame designed for one-person operation. Call or go online for more information.

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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 speed up to 120

mph. Just press start, throw the ball, and the LCD indicator displays the speed in mph upon impact. It’s the same official size and weight as a regulation base-

ball, and it can be used as a training aid for athletes of 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 fea-tures a throwing arm that lets batters see a full wind-up before the ball is

pitched, allowing them to better develop the fundamental skills used when facing a live pitcher. This capa-bility 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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Memphis Net & Twine Co., Inc.800-238-6380WWW.MEMPHISNET.NET

Memphis Net & Twine makes its prod-ucts in the United States, offering

batting cages and backstops to meet customers’ exact specifications. The company also fabri-

cates custom windscreens out of vinyl-coated polyester in 11 different colors. These windscreens can be made to any height or width. Memphis Net & Twine

also sells benches, stadium bleachers, and tip-n-roll bleachers.

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

Rapid Dry drying agent quickly wicks excess water away from your playing field and helps improve soil consis-

tency. It’s not a dusty powder, and its granules are perfectly sized for both stability and absorption. Rapid Dry’s sand-like texture even improves foot-ing on slippery surfaces. Just pour it on any wet spots and get back in the game, fast. When you need a game saver, you want Rapid Dry drying agent in the lineup.

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Pro’s Choice Select premium infield conditioner has a unique blend of par-ticle sizes and a deep red color that

gives your field the look of a profession-al ballpark. The small, uniformly sized granules make it the perfect topdress-ing to keep your infield smooth, safe, and resilient. For winning fields season after season, use what the pros use—choose Pro’s Choice Select.

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Old Hickory Bat Co.866-PRO-BATSWWW.OLDHICKORYBATS.COM

Old Hickory Bat Co. produces top-quality bats cut from professional-grade maple and ash. Old Hickory uses a unique “bon-ing” process to ensure that its products

are among the hardest, most durable bats available. The company’s bats are

approved for players at all levels. Old Hickory also cuts training bats, fungo bats, commemorative bats, and gift bats. Team and league pricing is available.

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On Deck Sports877-227-4824WWW.ONDECKSPORTS.COM

On Deck Sports offers new and used artificial turf as well as field equipment and training equipment. The company’s custom netting calculator can price any size sports netting. On Deck Sports spe-

cializes in the design and outfit-ting of indoor and outdoor baseball

facilities. Its Lined Batting Mat features a 6’ x 12’ section of heavy-duty turf with a five-millimeter foam backing. It is inlaid with white turf lines and comes with a

throw-down home plate. Go online today to learn more.

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Grand Slam Pitching Machine800-GRAND-SLAMWWW.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 bat-ters 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 to 20 feet

of free space. Forty-eight balls and a life-time warranty are included.

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Swift Stik877-845-7845WWW.SWIFTSTIK.COM

Swift Stik is one of the most versatile

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Endorsed by Bernie Walter2007 ABCA Hall of Fame InducteeWorld Champion, 2 time National Champion10 time Maryland H.S. State Champion Coach

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THETRUE SWINGTRUE SWING

The True Swing is a hitting aid designed to develop quick and powerful swings to all fi elds by providing

immediate feedback for looping swings.

No more fence drills - Adjustable height and fl exible material protects batters and their bats

Use with a Tee, Soft-toss, or Pitched Safety Balls

Adjusts in seconds for:•• Left and right handed batters•• ALL heights of batters•• ALL strike zone locations

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MOUND MENDERMOUND MENDER™Bykow Sports

“Because You Can’t Pitch Properly Out of A Hole”

PITCHERS THAT PITCH FROM A FLAT,STABLE PLATFORM WILL: • Maintain better Balance and Posture throughout their motion

• Have a more Consistent Release Point• Focus solely on the task of throwing• Be free to pitch from Any Spot on the Rubber • Improve their mechanics Faster• Have Less Chance of Injury• THROW MORE STRIKES

BYKOW Sports Inc.Phone 212-787-0421 • Fax 212-721-2920

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Endorsed by the National Pitching Association

Give your pitchers the best. Give them the Mound Mender.Give your pitchers the best. Give them the Mound Mender.

A revolutionary change in pitching rubber design, the Mound Mender is built with a replaceable

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training bats on the market. Batters can improve hand-eye coordination, increase bat speed, build muscle memory, and

isolate the bat’s sweet spot. Swift Stik can be used with Wiffle®, ten-nis, or soft-foam balls. Use Swift Stik during practice with any drill so batters can take

more 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 fast results.

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

Get ready for serious results from your training and conditioning when you add up to 40 pounds of weighted resistance with the Power Systems Weighted Vest. Weighted vests help strengthen the lower body, increase stamina, boost endurance, and improve performance. All three sizes (10, 20, and 40 pounds)

are adjust-able by sim-ply adding or removing individual weighted sand bags.

Get the ultimate workout without com-promising biomechanics by customizing the amount of weight used. Made of padded nylon, the vest easily slips over your head to position the weight evenly around your torso, while Velcro® straps secure it in place.

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The Baseball/Softball Power Program, exclusively from Power Systems, is a 12-week training program designed to improve the performance of baseball and softball athletes. The pack-age includes the necessary equipment to develop the speed, agility, and explosiveness needed to excel in these very competi-tive sports. The program includes a Pro

Agility Ladder, a six-pound Power Med Ball, a Lateral Stepper, a VersaDisc, a Power Chute (large), a Power Throw-Ball set (seven-, 14-, and 21-ounce balls in baseball or softball size), a nylon carrying bag, a Power Program manual, and your choice of a video cassette or DVD. The video shows the proper way to use the equipment and the training manual takes you step-by-step through the program.

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ProGrass, LLC866-270-6003WWW.PROGRASSTURF.COM

ProGrass is a leading manufacturer, installer, and servicer of synthetic turf baseball and softball fields. Not only does ProGrass simulate natural grass

playing conditions, but its per-manent-inlaid lines mean little

to no maintenance and an extended playing season. Do it right the first time, every time.

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Quality Stadium Chair Manufacturer

Series 3000 Stadium ChairsBoth Floor and Tread Mount

Huron High SchoolHuron, OH

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800-747-5985 www.BeaconAthletics.comFIELD MAINTENANCE & TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Hit ’em year ’round.B E A C O N B AT T I N G C A G E S

Indoor or outdoor, tensioned or free-standing.

Customized to a coach’s dream.

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

Red Diamond Professional Packing Clay not only meets the needs of the professional groundskeeper, but is

also very easy to install and maintain. Uniform-sized nuggets are the result of modifying 100-percent natural clay through an innovative manufacturing process. This packing clay pro-vides safe, resilient

pitcher’s mounds, landing areas, and batter’s boxes for every level of base-ball. The nuggets may also be used in new construction, renovation projects, and daily repairs.

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For baseball and softball fields at every level, from youth to the profes-sional leagues, Red Diamond™ CC Conditioner® and Drying Agent® pro-vide a safe, professional, and playable

skinned infield surface. The Quantum Turf Technologies® manufacturing pro-cess transforms a unique blend of 100-

percent natural clay into high-quality, profes-sionally sized calcined clay conditioners. These condi-tioners are

used throughout the sports turf indus-try for the daily maintenance of skinned infield surfaces, and may also be used in new construction and major renova-tion projects.

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Russell Athletic678-742-8750

WWW.RUSSELLATHLETICTEAMSPORTS.COM

NXT Compression by Russell Athletic is a revolutionary line of apparel fea-turing ventilator technology to acceler-ate the release of excess heat from the body. Its ultra-lightweight Dri-Power fabrication moves moisture away from

the athlete’s skin, and sheer mesh panels add breath-ability in areas of high temperature and moisture, such as the upper spine and underarms. NXT Compression fits like a second layer

of skin and is cut to grip the body for maximum comfort.

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Russell Athletic has intro-duced a new addition to its Deluxe Baseball Pants product line. These pants are made of Russell’s proprietary 47 Cloth—a double-knit nylon that has set a high standard for baseball per-formance wear. Deluxe Baseball Pants with 47 Cloth are worn by top college teams, including the University of Florida, Louisiana State University,

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

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Clemson University, and Georgia Tech. A roomy fit and relaxed pro cut allow better freedom of movement without sacrificing quality and durability.

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

When Huron High School in Ohio wanted to convert its bleachers into grand-stands with self-rising stadium chairs, they chose Seating Services’ Tread

Mount and Floor Mount Series 3000 Cardinal Model. There

were only 24 inches of space per row, but with some slight alterations to the planking, the seats were a perfect fit. The gravity-tipped, blow-molded chairs meet safety codes while providing excel-lent comfort. This project was completed

on aluminum, but the chairs are also ideal for wood, steel, or concrete. Seat widths can vary from 18 to 22 inches. Use them to create VIP seating for a great fundraiser.

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SPI Nets, Inc.866-243-6387WWW.SPINETS.NET

SPI Nets’ full-service net building facil-ity offers the highest-quality nets at unbeatable prices. The company stocks

and custom builds a wide variety of nylon and poly batting cage nets, protective screens, and deflective bar-

rier netting products. All custom nets are guaranteed to be of the highest quality, built in the USA to meet all your needs. Call SPI Nets toll-free or go online to learn more.

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Sports Attack800-717-4251WWW.SPORTSATTACK.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 provides a lifelike sense of timing and loca-tion. By simply changing the speed with three dials, the Hack

Attack can throw an impressive variety of Major League pitches, including right- and left-handed fastballs, break-ing balls, curveballs, sliders, and more. The Hack Attack pivots in any direction, instantly setting up for fungo work or catching drills with grounders, long fly balls, deep line drives, towering pop-ups, and more.

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WVU does! Shown here is just one of three rubber-band rooms at West Virginia University.

For information onsetting up a band roomin your facility, call us

at 1-800-344-3539.

Stay ahead of your competition with Flex Bands...the best-kept secret in pro sports! Used by the Giants, Jaguars, Raiders, Ravens, Angels, Padres, Red Sox, and many more, Flex Bands have been improving athletic performance since 1980!

Do you have ENOUGH BANDS for your team?Do you have ENOUGH BANDS for your team?

Jump Stretch, Inc.1230 N. Meridian Rd. Youngstown, OH 44509

1-800-344-3539Fax: 1-330-793-8719www.jumpstretch.com

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The Junior Hack Attack baseball pitching machine from Sports Attack is a Major League-quality training tool designed to develop serious young players. It features

a patented three-wheel design that allows hitters to experience a live-arm sense of tim-ing and location. Pitches, including curveballs, slid-ers, right- and left-handed break-ers, and more,

can be quickly dialed up using the three-speed knobs. Lightweight and extremely portable, the new Junior Hack Attack can help develop your players into the pros they want to be.

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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 pitches. Up to eight different pitches—including fastballs, curveballs, changeups, sliders, and more—can be

stored in eight different programs. The programmed pitches can be thrown sequentially for specific hitting drills, or randomly to simulate game conditions. HomePlate models start at $3,995.

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The Batting Tutor by Sports Tutor is the pitching machine built for true portabil-

ity. The Batting Tutor comes in bat-tery-powered and AC/DC models and is available for both baseball and softball. It can be transported easily and throws real and dimpled balls up to 65 mph. It is

a valuable training aid for schools with-out access to on-field electricity. It’s also ideal for youth team practices. Batting Tutor models start at $1,495.

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DiamondTurfWWW.DIAMONDTURF.NET

Supreme DiamondTurf 36 is designed to withstand pivoting steel spikes for opti-mum performance and outstanding dura-bility. Its monofilament polypropylene surface is ideal for baseball and softball because it has no pile direction, result-

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Why great pitching beats great hitting?Why good pitches get hit hard?

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The Downright Filthy Pitching Series uses Inside Edge’s 4 million pitch database to prove statistically the

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ing in more consistent ball roll. Supreme DiamondTurf 36 comes with an optional five-millimeter foam pad, and can be enhanced with custom inlaid logos and

colors. The turf carries an eight-year war-ranty and is available through

Collegiate Pacific (888-566-8966, booth 801)), Tomark Sports (800-959-1844, booth 1106), and VPI Sports (800-244-4457, plaza 613).

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

Hilltopper® from Stabilizer Solutions offers a unique combination of long-lasting binders and

natural clay that produces a flexible, stable compound for mounds and home plate areas. Hilltopper provides optimum cohesion right out of the bag. It does not need water—just spread and tamp, and it’s ready to go, with no mud or dust. Installation and repairs take half the time of traditional clay products.

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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 or softball as it leaves the pitcher’s hand and as it crosses the plate. Radar speeds can dif-fer by up to 12 mph. The Stalker Sport is three times more powerful than most sports radar guns, accurately clocking pitches from over 300 feet away. A new double-capacity

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

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

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500 . . Accelerated Baseball Technologies . . . 30556 . . Aer-Flo (Ballasted Windscreen) . . . . . . . 45501. . . Aer-Flo (Bunt Zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30555 . . Aer-Flo (BP Zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45502 . . Aer-Flo (Wind Weighted tarps) . . . . . . . 30567 . . . AerWay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50551 . . . ATEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44503 . . ATUUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30568 . . Bannerman (Ballpark-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . 50569. . . Bannerman (Diamond Master) . . . . . . . 50504 . . Beacon Athletics (Batting Cage) . . . . . 30557. . . Beacon Athletics (Tuff Screens) . . . . . . 45506 . . BetterBaseball (Easy Auction) . . . . . . . 31505 . . BetterBaseball (nets and cages). . . . . . 30550 . . Brawler (Western Industries) . . . . . . . . . 43558 . . Bykow Sports (Mound Mender) . . . . . . 45508 . . Challenger Industries (Double Play) . . 31509 . . Challenger Industries (DURAPlay) . . . 31547. . . Diamond Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41544 . . DiamondTurf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40571 . . . Digital Scout (eight sports) . . . . . . . . . 50570 . . . Digital Scout (Scoutware and Statware) . . 50559 . . . Earth & Turf (100SP topdresser) . . . . . . 45512 . . . Earth & Turf (Linear Aerator) . . . . . . . . 32572 . . . eFundraising.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50513 . . . Fastec Imaging (cameras) . . . . . . . . . . 32514 . . . Fastec Imaging (software) . . . . . . . . . 32560 . . Fastec Imaging (SportsCam) . . . . . . . . 45510 . . . Game-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32511 . . . Game-On (Red) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32573. . . Gatorade (Endurance Formula) . . . . . . . 51574 . . . Gatorade (Nutrition Shake) . . . . . . . . . 51516 . . . Glove Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33529 . . Grand Slam Pitching Machine . . . . . 36575 . . . Heying Company (Infield-Drag) . . . . . 51517 . . . Hitting Is A Guess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33518 . . . Hoosier Bat Company . . . . . . . . . . . 34576 . . . Jump Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52566 . . Learn 2 Pitch (Strike Out Strippz) . . . . . 47520 . . Louisville Slugger (TPX Bionic Pulse) . . 34519 . . . Louisville Slugger (TPX Exogrid) . . . . . 34

561 . . . M.A.S.A. Products (Fence Guard Lite) . . 46521 . . . M.A.S.A. Products (Handozer) . . . . . . 34522 . . Markwort Sporting Goods . . . . . . . 35523 . . Master Pitching Machine . . . . . . . . 35524 . . . Memphis Net & Twine Co. . . . . . . . 35527. . . Old Hickory Bats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36528. . . On Deck Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36577. . . Partac/Beam Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52532 . . Power Systems (Power Program) . . . . . 37563 . . Power Systems (VersaStep hurdles) . . . 46531 . . . Power Systems (Weighted Vest) . . . . . 37562 . . Pro’s Choice (Pro Red topdressing) . . . . 46525 . . Pro’s Choice (Rapid Dry) . . . . . . . . . . . 35526. . . Pro’s Choice (Select) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36533 . . ProGrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37535 . . Red Diamond (Conditioner/Drying Agent) . . 38534 . . Red Diamond (Packing Clay) . . . . . . . . . . 38537. . . Russell Athletic (Baseball Pants) . . . . . 38564 . . Russell Athletic (Home Run jersey) . . . . 47536 . . Russell Athletic (NXT Compression) . . . 38538 . . Seating Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39554 . . Southern Athletic Fields . . . . . . . . . 44539 . . SPI Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39540 . . Sports Attack (Hack Attack) . . . . . . . . 39541 . . . Sports Attack (Junior Hack Attack) . . . . 40565 . . Sports Attack (Track Attack) . . . . . . . . 47543 . . Sports Tutor (Batting Tutor) . . . . . . . . . 40542 . . Sports Tutor (HomePlate) . . . . . . . . . . 40545 . . Stabilizer Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41546 . . Stalker Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41578 . . . Stromgren (329 Ankle Support) . . . . . . 52579. . . Stromgren (Pitcher’s Shirt) . . . . . . . . . . 52530 . . Swift Stik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36515 . . . Swing Speed Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33548 . . VPI Sports (Big Bubba) . . . . . . . . . . . . 43549 . . VPI Sports (Curveball-Pitching Machine) . 43552. . . WSI Sports (HEATR Shirt) . . . . . . . . . . 44553 . . WSI Sports (Ultrajoc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44580 . . Xvest (Don Chu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52581 . . . Xvest (Fire Fighters model) . . . . . . . . . . 52507 . . Zingbat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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105. . . Aer-Flo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12117 . . . ATEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25130 . . . ATUUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36112 . . . Bannerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21133 . . . Beacon Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37126 . . . BetterBaseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33120 . . . Brawler (Western Industries) . . . . . . . . . 28131 . . . Bykow Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36125 . . . Challenger Industries . . . . . . . . . . . 32108 . . Diamond Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16127 . . . DiamondTurf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34151 . . . Digital Scout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC114 . . . Earth & Turf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22148 . . . eFundraising.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51118 . . . Fastec Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26111 . . . Game-On Field Conditioner . . . . . . 18101 . . . Gatorade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3113 . . . Glove Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22150 . . . Heying Company (Infield-Drag) . . . . . 52139 . . . Hitting Is A Guess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40144 . . . Hoosier Bat Company . . . . . . . . . . . 46136 . . . Jump Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39119 . . . Learn 2 Pitch (Strike Out Strippz) . . . . . 27103 . . . Louisville Slugger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7129 . . . M.A.S.A. Products (catalog) . . . . . . . 35143 . . . M.A.S.A. Products (Fence Guard) . . . . 46

134 . . . Markwort Sporting Goods . . . . . . . 38145 . . . Master Pitching Machine . . . . . . . . . 47135 . . . Memphis Net & Twine Co. . . . . . . . 38147 . . . Old Hickory Bats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51128 . . . On Deck Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34141 . . . Partac/Beam Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42107 . . . PIK Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14104. . . Pro’s Choice Field Products . . . . . . . 9115 . . . ProGrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23124 . . . Red Diamond Conditioners . . . . . . . 31102 . . . Russell Athletic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5132 . . . Seating Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37137 . . . Southern Athletic Fields . . . . . . . . . 24121 . . . SPI Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28152 . . . Sports Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC106. . . Sports Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13146 . . . Stabilizer Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47109. . . Stalker Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16110 . . . Stromgren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17100 . . VPI Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC116 . . . WeatherBeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24122 . . . White Line Equipment Co. . . . . . . . 29123 . . . WSI Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30140 . . . Xvest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41138 . . . Zingbat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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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, college, and professional baseball programs—at considerable cost savings. Its heavy-duty aluminum

construc-tion, easy portability, and col-lapsible design make it the per-

fect backstop for any level. Measuring 18’ W x 12’ H x 22’ D, the Big Bubba collapses to only five feet high. Its unique dolly assembly at the rear and 16-inch pneumatic wheels make reloca-tion simple.

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Vantage Products has introduced the Titan Curveball-Pitching Machine. The Titan’s urethane pitching wheels

eliminate air pres-sure problems that can occur with standard pitching machines, allow-ing ball speeds to range from 40 to 95 mph. Leather and dimpled balls 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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Western Industries, Inc.800-488-3592WWW.WESTERNINDUSTRIES.COM

Brawler field covers are made with the highest-quality polyethylene and feature

Western Industries’ unique free-floating handle system. Not only is deployment quick and easy, but the special green and white color-ing adds protection, durability, and attrac-tiveness. All Brawler tarps are heat-sealed and hemmed. You’ll never find sewing on a Brawler cover, because

the company knows that can weaken polyethylene material.

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ATEC800-998-ATECWWW.ATECSPORTS.COM

The Casey Pro is the official pitching machine of Major League Baseball. It

throws pitches at up to 100 mph to simulate even the most elite flame throwers. But hitting a fastball is only part of the game, so the Casey Pro also throws every break-ing ball imaginable at variable speeds. Its center-of-gravity design allows for a full 360-degree left-right rotation

and 120-degree vertical pivot with just a flick of the wrist. Built-in transport wheels and quick-release legs allow for easy mobility. ATEC’s dual concave wheel design makes this one of the most consistently accurate machines available. It comes with a lifetime lim-ited warranty.

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WSI Sports651-994-9945WWW.WSISPORTS.COM

The HEATR Pitching/Quarterback Shirt from WSI Sports is the first ever

pitching shirt with fabric that heats up. It’s designed to help warm up muscles and keep them warm, with special HEATR

material located in the key muscle areas used in pitching. The HEATR also helps get oxygen to the blood more quickly to reduce recovery time.

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WSI Sports is now sell-ing the first Ultrajoc catcher’s sliding pant with built-in knee sup-ports. It offers stability and spring. The knee supports have Velcro™ adjustments to ensure a perfect fit. Also from

WSI, the Adjustable Cup Pouch is a patent-pending product that offers a perfect fit every time.

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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, including infield mixes, mound

and pack-ing clays, soil con-ditioners, calcined clays, dry-ing agents, infield top-

dressing, warning track materials, and field maintenance accessories. SAF is a one-stop source for athletic field needs.

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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 Baseball

Coaches Association. Over the past 60 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 international members. All memberships must be paid on US money orders or checks drawn from US banks.

108 South University Avenue Suite #3Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-2327Web site: www.abca.org

Phone: (989) 775-3300Fax: (989) 775-3600E-mail: [email protected]

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New Products Debuting at the 2007 Convention

BP Zone™ Batting CageTurf Protector

The BP Zone Batting Cage Turf Protector is a collar that protects the turf in the high-traffic area around a batting cage. Made with the latest PVC-polyester industrial matrix fabric, it easily withstands intensive baseball spike traffic. Spikes can’t penetrate it, but air, sunlight, and rain can, allowing this mat to be left down longer than geotextile fabric mats that can “smother” turf. It is sized to fit all home base areas with cages, and is easy to install and remove.

Aer-Flo® Ballasted Windscreen

The new patent-pending Aer-Flo® Ballasted Windscreen is a system of five-foot-wide units installed on alternating sides of a chain-link fence. Each unit is weighted across its bottom and attached to the fence only along its top. The units are ballasted, so they stay vertical in playable winds, but open up in unplayable high winds. This helps preserve both the windscreen and the fence, and it eliminates the need for labor-intensive removal and reinstallation after storms. Unique built-in hook-and-loop strips at the top allow one person to easily roll up and secure the units before storms.

Tuff Screens

Tuff Screens are some of the toughest field screens in the business. Available in an oversized 8’ x 8’ fungo screen or a pitcher’s “L”, these screens have a powder-coated two-inch galvanized steel frame, a UV-treat-ed, heavy-duty knotted nylon net, a ricochet padded hip protector, and large pneumatic steel hub wheels. Options to choose from include wings (shown), a screen connector, and additional padding.

Mound Mender

Want to eliminate the hole in front of your pitching rubber once and for all? The Mound Mender represents a revolutionary change in pitching rubber design. A short platform made of artificial turf is built right into the mound in front of the rubber. The turf platform is replaceable and provides the pitcher with a flat, stable base on which to pitch—inning after inning, game after game, season after season.

100SP self-propelledwalking topdresser

Earth & Turf Products has introduced its new 100SP self-propelled walking top-dresser. The 100SP features a 10-cubic-foot capacity and is powered by a 9 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. A four-wheel stance increases stability on more hilly lawns, and hydrostatic drive makes this topdresser very user-friendly. See the new 100SP at the Green Industry Expo Product Field Day (booth number 736), and on display inside (booth number 2221).

SportsCam

SportsCam is an affordable point-and-shoot 500-frame-per-second digital video camera with a built-in display screen, a USB 2.0 connection, and CompactFlash download. As the world’s first high-speed digital camera specifically designed for coaching, training, gait analysis, kinematics, physical therapy, and biomechanics research, the SportsCam captures thousands of images at very high frame rates and then plays them back in slow motion, so that coaches, trainers, athletes, and researchers can immediately analyze performance.

Fastec Imaging858-592-2342WWW.FASTECIMAGING.COM

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

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Bykow Sports, Inc.WWW.MOUNDMENDER.COM

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Beacon Athletics800-747-5985WWW.BEACONATHLETICS.COM

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

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Fence Guard Lite

M.A.S.A. has welcomed the new Fence Guard Lite to its family of fence guards. Fence Guard Lite is priced for the tightest budgets. It protects against chain link fence injuries, increases fence visibility, and can add beauty to any field. With the addition of Fence Guard Lite, M.A.S.A. now offers three grades of Fence Guard: Premium, Standard, and Lite. All three feature an exterior-grade UV-resistant polyethylene construction that is maintenance-free and designed to last for many years. Call or go online today for more information.

Pro Red topdressing

Pro’s Choice is proud to introduce Pro Red topdressing, the newest player on the com-pany’s all-star roster of sports field prod-ucts. This infield topdressing boasts Pro’s Choice’s deepest red color, to give your field the color you want and the conditioning you need. It’s specially formulated to provide long-lasting red color and all the advantages you have come to expect from Pro’s Choice.

VersaStep hurdles

For quickness and agility training, the ben-efits of step hurdles are well known. Power Systems has improved on the traditional step hurdle by increasing durability, stabil-ity, and portability with the new VersaStep hurdles. A wide, weighted, non-intrusive base and a pliable bounce-back design make VersaStep hurdles more user friendly by eliminating the need to keep resetting them. Even when stepped on, they return to their original shape. Transporting the hurdles is easy because the entire set of six stacks neatly onto the carrying handle. VersaStep hurdles are available in six- and 12-inch heights, and both sizes have an 18-inch base.

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

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

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Home Run baseball jersey

Russell Athletic’s new Home Run baseball jersey is made of a proprietary performance fabric designed to enhance on-field perfor-mance. This Dri-Power Ventilator fabric accel-erates the movement of moisture from the body while increasing the release of heat. As a result, the athlete feels cooler and drier during competition. If your team is looking for a competitive advantage, this jersey is for you.

Track Attack vision training machine

Sports Attack has introduced the Track Attack vision training machine, a year-round Major League training tool for hitters. Track Attack uses soft, limited-flight pitching machine balls that are 20 percent smaller than baseballs. It is a valuable hitting sta-tion that forces hitters to track and focus on the center of the ball. The batter’s head stays down, causing the front of his or her shoulders and hips to stay in. Track Attack can be used on any surface—in the gym, on the field, or at home. A ball feeder is also available.

Strike Out Strippz™

Strike Out Strippz™ is the world’s first pitch-ing glove™. Endorsed by seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, it is one of the greatest tools ever developed for pitchers. Strike Out Strippz is guaranteed to improve control, increase speed, and help pitchers at any level develop perfect pitching mechanics. No ball or catcher are needed, and Strike Out Strippz can be used indoors or out. The product comes with an hour-long instructional DVD on pitching hosted by The Rocket himself.

Strike Out Strippz, LLC877-OUTS-123WWW.LEARN2PITCH.COM

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Great Products and Support Make for Satisfied Customers“We have purchased one Beacon softball tension batting cage and two baseball tension batting cages in the past three

years. These cages give us the opportu-nity to turn a small area into

a multi-purpose area. Every night, we can turn a small exercise room into a hitting area with just two cages. At the end of the night, we take down the cages and the room is ready for any activity.”

Joe RedaAthletic Director/Baseball CoachBloom Township High School, Ill.

“Beacon Athletics has such a variety of ball field products, we get everything we need from them. You can always find new and innovative products from Beacon. An example of this is the Streamliner infield marker. This marker does a great job, is easy to use, and needs very little mainte-nance. We have always been very happy with the products and services provided by Beacon Athletics.”

Paul KlinzingPark Supervisor/City ForesterMonroe Parks and Recreation

Department, Wis.

“Since starting with the Reds in 2001, Beacon Athletics has been extremely ben-eficial to us, providing excellent products and technical support. The company’s staff has many years of experience deal-ing with baseball fields at all levels. I never hesitate to recommend the prod-ucts and expertise of Beacon Athletics to others in the industry.”

Doug GallantHead Groundskeeper

Cincinnati Reds

Glove Radar Keeps You Up to Speed on Throwing ProgressThe Glove Radar is a small, inexpen-sive, accurate microwave Doppler radar device that attaches to the back of virtually any baseball or softball glove. It “sees” through the glove and measures

the speed of the ball, thrown from any distance, just before it is caught.

The rug-ged Glove Radar can withstand baseball impacts

at speeds above 100 mph and softball impacts above 75 mph. There’s no need for a third person to hold a mea-suring device. The Glove Radar offers remarkable accuracy and convenience at an affordable price.

Take it from Ken Griffey, Jr.—the Glove Radar is the ideal aid for developing the throwing skills of infielders, outfielders, pitchers, and catchers. When players learn how to prepare to throw, warm up correctly, and develop proper throwing mechanics, they will achieve optimum velocity and accuracy with a lower chance of injury to their arm, shoulder, or elbow.

The Glove Radar is a big hit among coaches, players, and parents, and all have fun using it. It’s available at a fraction of the cost of most radar guns—the MSRP of the Glove Radar is only $79.95.

Balance Training Gear Optimizes PerformanceFitterfirst gives pro athletes and athletic trainers the edge with superior balance training equipment.

“Operating a world-class training studio requires us to stay on the cutting edge

and to continu-ally challenge our clients. Fortunately, Fitterfirst makes it easy for us to regularly introduce our clients to the most innovative and effective

products on the market to condition the entire body and develop balance, pos-ture, and overall fitness.”

Alex and Sherri McMillan2006 IDEA Fitness Directors of the Year2006 ACE Fitness Educators of the Year

“It was almost 20 years ago that I purchased our first Pro Fitter to reha-bilitate a player’s ankle. Since then, we have purchased another Pro Fitter and a large collection of balance boards. We have found Fitter’s products to be high-quality, and the players find them fun, challenging, and enjoyable to use. Thanks for helping to keep us healthy, strong, and ready to play.”

Jerry Attaway,Former Physical Development

CoordinatorSan Francisco 49ers

Want to join the ranks of satisfied Fitter International customers? Call or go online today to request your free catalog.

Fitter International, Inc.3050-2600 PORTLAND ST. S.E.CALGARY, AB T2G 4M6CANADA800-FITTER-1WWW.FITTER1.COM

Glove Radar/Sports Sensors, Inc.11351 EMBASSY DR.CINCINNATI, OH 45240888-542-9246FAX: [email protected]

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Promats Digital Graphics Can Enhance the Look of Any Stadium Wall PaddingPromats offers high-resolution, photo-quality digital graphics that are printed directly onto the vinyl of its wall pads.

You are no longer limited by hand-painted graphics--only by your imagina-tion. Give the company your concept and its team will help create it. Promats has two locations in the U.S. that custom-manufacture padding to your specifications.

Promats also provides professional instal-lation of its manufactured products.

Check out what the New York Yankees had to say:

“Promats was able to work with our graphics ideas and make them possi-ble. Through digital design, they worked with our concept and now it’s proudly displayed at our field. Promats made the process as easy as it could have been--from the time we contacted them through the end of their professional installation.”

PromatsP.O. BOX 508FORT COLLINS, CO 80522800-678-6287FAX: [email protected]

AerWay800-457-8310WWW.AERWAY.COM

AerWay offers a full line of turf aera-tors in three-point and pull-type con-figurations. The company’s product line

includes units with operating widths from 45 inches to 15 feet. Every AerWay machine

can mount a quick-change aeration roller with one of four tine designs: the Shattertine, the Sportstine, the Finetine, and the Coring Tine. A unique smoothing roller is also available as an option, to ensure that all turf areas are ready for play immediately after aera-tion. Visit AerWay online to view all of its turf products.

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

When player safety comes first, look to Bannerman. The company manufac-tures groomers that shape, level, and provide maintenance care for baseball diamonds and soft-ball fields. The B-BP-4 Ballpark-4® (shown) and the B-BP-6 Ballpark-6® models each 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-gal-lon water tank kit with a spray nozzle, and the new highway transport kit.

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Restore your diamond’s luster in 20 min-utes or less. Bannerman manufactures groomers that can level and provide maintenance care for softball 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 a spray nozzle, a long-tine “fluffing” rake, and the new highway transport kit.

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Digital Scout, Inc.800-249-1189WWW.DIGITALSCOUT.COM

Baseball Scoutware and Baseball Statware deliver expanded features to two of the nation’s leading scouting and statistics software programs. Know your

opponent’s tenden-cies and scout your own team with Scoutware. Use Statware for real-time analysis at the game, along with detailed box scores, reports, and hit charts

immediately afterward. Softball Statware will be available for Pocket PC devices in early 2007. Visit Digital Scout’s Web site today for more information.

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Digital Scout, a leading provider of sta-tistics and scouting software, now offers software for eight sports: baseball, bas-ketball, football, hockey, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Track action live at the game and print reports immedi-ately afterward. Visit Digital Scout’s Web site to view reports and to get a free trial download in any sport.

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eFundraising.com866-235-9660WWW.EFUNDRAISING.COM

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

After years of extensive research, sci-entists at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute have developed Gatorade

Endurance Formula for athletes’ longer, more intense workouts and competitions. Gatorade Endurance Formula is a special-ized sports drink with a five-electrolyte blend containing nearly twice

the sodium (200mg) and three times the potassium (90mg) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher to more fully replace what ath-

letes lose in sweat when fluid and elec-trolyte losses become substantial.

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Gatorade Nutrition Shake is a balanced nutritional supplement that’s ideal for use as a high-energy meal replacement,

or a pre-event or between-meal snack. Gatorade Nutrition Shake contains vitamin C, calcium, and iron, so it’s great for ath-letes who want to perform at their best and need to supplement their diet with a convenient, balanced, and nutritious product.

Gatorade Nutrition Shake is available in two flavors: chocolate and vanilla.

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

Restore and maintain your infields quickly and easily, and keep your granu-lar infields level, well-groomed, and

in safe playing condition. The PR72 Pro Groomer™ levels infields, warning tracks, granular running tracks, and

other surfaces by cutting off high spots and filling in low areas. It can be used to

mix in new material or to break up com-pacted surfaces. It saves labor, reduc-es puddling, removes weeds, and more. The unit is six feet wide and does not require hydraulics or a three-point hitch. It can be pulled using a variety of tow-ing machines, and no tools are needed to make adjustments. The PR72 Pro Groomer is available with a manual or electric lift.

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muscle vibration, while the moisture-wicking fibers keep athletes cool and dry. This shirt is available in four stock colors and four custom colors. Call or go online to request a free Stromgren catalog.

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Xvest800-697-5658WWW.THEXVEST.COM

“I have found the Xvest to be an excel-lent tool for providing overloads in plyometrics, strength training, condition-

ing, 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 programs that I write for a wide variety of athletes, both colle-giate and professional. The Xvest has proven itself in my programs. Thank you for all your efforts and help in

improving my capability as a strength and conditioning 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 abil-ity to adjust weight like the original 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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Infield Drag www.Infield-Drag.com PR72 Pro GroomerTM The perfect machine

for everyday maintenance of Infields, Warning Tracks and much more! Keeps infields

level, well-groomed and in safe playing condition for athletes.

Controls Weeds, Deters Water Puddling, & Saves Labor!

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home plate areas, and red warning tracks, as well as infield conditioners and drying agents. The company also offers over 200 other infield products, including regional infield mixes blended for every state and climate condition from bulk plants nationwide.

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Stromgren Supports800-527-1988WWW.STROMGREN.COM

Stromgren’s model 329 Ankle Support offers heel-lock ankle protection without tape. Permanently attached heel-lock

straps help control severe eversion and inversion of the ankle complex. The Spandex™ sock applies comfortable

compression to the entire foot complex. It’s easy to put on—not bulky—and fits comfortably inside the shoe. This sup-port stays cool and dry because of its moisture-wicking material.

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Stromgren’s model 1200 Compression Pitcher’s Shirt is available for both men and women in either mock turtle or crew neck. The GO-9 compression sleeve fabric reduces arm and elbow fatigue. The compression also helps reduce

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

“Don’t Ice that Ankle Sprain!” is the new book by Jump Stretch founder Dick

Hartzell and Dr. Michael Shimmel. It details a technique for treating ankle sprains that gets the athlete up and running (literally) within minutes, rather than weeks or months. “RICE” is anti-quated—rest and ice actually prolong the healing process. The book was released this fall. Three FlexBands (one standard and two minis) are necessary to perform the technique.

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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 col-leges, and thousands

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,

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