2012 SeasonHigh School Teams
August 21, 2011
Program ManagementNelson Gord
Owner of PlayBall USA
Founder of the Illinois Indians
Varsity Baseball Coach – Notre Dame College Prep
Director of Player Development – Illinois Indians Coach recruitment and selection Player recruitment, selection and development programs College recruitment programs
Jeff Coggin – Executive Director of the Illinois Indians Board The Indians are a 501C3 non-profit which is managed by its Board. Board is responsible for administrative management PlayBall USA is a supplier of baseball services to the Illinois Indians. Indians Board of Directors made up of parent volunteers
Why Play for the Indians?Partnership with PlayBall USA
All players receive PlayBall USA membership including unlimited access to all facility assets
Program starts in November with twice weekly practices Practices continue through February, 14 weeks, 28 total practices Training time devoted to all baseball skills plus strength and conditioning
PlayBall USA Head Coach assigned to each team High School coaches are experienced, accomplished coaches
PlayBall USA college placement program 140 Indians or PlayBall USA affiliated high school players have gone on to play at
the college level Supplemental training opportunities through PlayBall USA
Individual training lessons Strength and conditioning programs
PlayBall USA New Facility
New Facility 2.9 miles from current location 25,000 square ft. facility (compared to 9,500 currently) Space for infield, long toss, 60 yard sprint
PlayBall USA New FacilityNew Facility
6 Cages (2 machine, 2 full, 2 half) 100’ x 100’ turfed infield (one beam) 200’ long toss 200’ track (60 yd. times) Larger Strength & Conditioning area Multi-Sport Court (cross training) More efficient practices Recruiting destination
September/October PBUSA Operations from OCC Group Training Utilize OCC Facility Ryno Strength in current location
2012 Indians Program2012 Coaching Staff
14u Tribe Select – Matt Mahay, Cory Lapinski
15u & 16u Indians (with TRIBE Select program) –
Nelson Gord, Joe Pauley, Nate Hart, Beesan Hryckewicz, Mike Nilles
15u/16u Tribe Select Manager – Nelson Gord
18u Indians – Ryan Morrison, Ty Rubio
Tribe Select Program Most talented players Team focused on winning “Best 9” Approach
Year Timeline
August / September Tryouts completed, roster invitations ongoing $350 payment confirms roster spot Complete all necessary forms Fallball programs available through the PlayBall USA
October Team meetings Initial uniform and spirit wear orders made Golf outing with proceeds towards new PlayBall USA Grand Opening
November through February Team practices start twice a week, 14 weeks, 28 total practices Continue through February Breaks during holiday weeks
Year TimelineMarch 1 – May 31
Players go to High School teams No Indians activities 14u Tribe Select continues practicing in March
April season opening, MSBL Elite league
June 1 – August 5th Indians High School season starts Memorial Day weekend for 15u team 16u – 18u starts following week All tournaments, no league play for HS teams 15u/16u Tribe Select Team Travel Season ends by August 5th, 2012
Uniforms and Equipment
Uniform and equipment costs are in addition to Indians player fees Budget $200 to $300 for required uniforms and
equipment
Indians players are required to: Wear complete team uniforms and use required
equipment PlayBall USA discounts Returning players can use previous year
uniforms/equipment
Financial Information
Player fees all fees are cash discount price
15u - $1,800 16u - $1700 18u - $1,500 14u Tribe Select - $1,975 $350 initial payment to secure roster spot Remaining amount split in to equal monthly payments over 8 months
starting October 1 and ending on May 1 Details on payment contract Each player required to sell one $150 sponsorship by February 1 There are no refunds of any kind for any reason
Financial Information
Where the money goes:30% Coaches (Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Off Season coaching)
20% Tournament and league entry fees
35% PlayBall USA membership and facility rental (clinics and practices)
5% Umpires and field rentals
10% Administrative expenses
Financial Information
Items not covered in Indians player fees: All uniform items and baseball equipment Personal training lessons – purchased separately from PlayBall USA Tournament gate fees – charged either to the team or individually Travel expenses for out of town tournaments
Players stay with coach to strengthen team unity and save money Typical hotel fee $150 for weekend tournament Parent hotel costs additional
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