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Coaching Management Baseball Edition 2007 ABCA Convention Issue

Vol. XIV, No. 12

Convention Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of clinic speakers includes national champion coach Pat Casey, Boston Red Sox Manager Terry Fracona, and former major league player Dale Murphy.

ABCA Registration Form . . 44 More Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Advertisers Directory. . . . . . . 42 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.

Publisher Mark Goldberg Editor-in-Chief Eleanor Frankel Associate Editor Dennis Read Assistant Editors R.J. Anderson, Kenny Berkowitz, Nate Dougherty, Abigail Funk, Greg Scholand, Laura Ulrich Art Director Pamela Crawford Photo Research Tobi Sznajderman Business Manager Pennie Small Special Projects Dave Wohlhueter

List of Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 See which companies are exhibiting in the convention hall.

Products on Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 A look at the items that suppliers will be displaying at their booths.

New Products Debuting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Check out some of the hot new items making their debut in Orlando.

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ABCA Annual Convention Comes To Orlando 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 Thursday, Jan. 4. Second Vice-President Steve Smith of Baylor University has arranged an outstanding 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 Beavers; Terry Francona, Manager of the Boston Red Sox; and two-time National League MVP Dale Murphy. In the exhibit hall, more than 280 companies are expected to display stateof-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 Saturday, Jan. 6, at 12:15 p.m.

Nine Coaches Join ABCA Hall of Fame The American Baseball Coaches Association 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 University; Don Landolphi, Brooklyn College; Keith Madison, University of Kentucky; Mike Martin, Florida State University; 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 amateur baseball greats in the ABCA Hall of Fame at the annual Hall of Fame/ Coach of the Year Banquet on Friday,

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Jan. 5. This is the largest Hall of Fame class since the inaugural Class of 1966. Biographies for each of the nine inductees follow. After three years in the Air Force, Joe Cooper attended Western Michigan University where he played baseball for fellow ABCA Hall of Famer Charlie 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 followed 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, principal, athletic director, and assistant superintendent. Recognized as one of the strongest baseball programs in the Joe Cooper state, his Marshall teams were 240-130 with 12 conference champions and one mythical state championship. 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 volunteer 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 status 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 divisions. Fred Decker retired from Western Michigan 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 Western Michigan team that was ranked as high as second in the nation. After serving as an assistant to WMU Head Coach Bill Chambers, Decker became Head Coach Fred Decker in 1976. During his tenure, his teams had 791 wins, including 401 Mid-American Conference (MAC) victories. 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 AllAmerican 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 seasons before taking over as head coach in 1978. Ellis guided the Tigers to eight divisional championships, three South-

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ABCA CONVENTION PREVIEW 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 outstanding coaching record and service to Grambling State University. He produced eight All-Americans, coached 48 players who signed with major league teams, and Wilbert Ellis helped bring the New York Yankees to play the Tigers in three exhibition games on the school’s campus. Among his biggest career highlights 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 Slugger 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 tournament director for 12 years. All the while, much of his focus was on the YES Clinics, conducting 15 as part of the festivities surrounding the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. Through more than 50 years of service to the game, both nationally and internationally, Don Landolphi brought baseball to players and countries that wanted 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 Supervision. During his professional career, Landolphi was a Full Professor as well as Assistant Athletic Director, Financial Aid Advisor, and Freshman Transfer Student Advisor and Counselor. Landolphi received honors on two occasions from the students of Brooklyn College as an Don Landolphi 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, conducts camps, and talks the game of baseball to all who want to listen. Landolphi formed a very strong relationship with Italian Baseball in the spring of 1973, which continues to this day. He also chaired the International Committee for the ABCA when it was the American Association of College Baseball Coaches, and he has been an ambassador for USA Baseball and Major League Baseball International. He has conducted 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 baseball 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-Conference Players, 44 All-SEC selections, and 85 players who were drafted or signed professional baseball contracts. His teams broke the school record for wins four times, including 39 wins in 1981 and 41 wins in 1991. Kentucky Keith Madison 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. During 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. After 25 years as the Kentucky Head BaseballCoach, Madison moved to the development office, and then became

2006 ABCA Coaches of the Year NCAA Division I: Pat Casey, Oregon State University NCAA Division II: Joe Urso, University of Tampa NCAA Division III: Brian Brewer, Marietta College NAIA: Woody Hunt, Cumberland University NJCAA Division I: Ken Campbell, Walters State CC NJCAA Division II: Jeff Willis, Louisiana State University-Eunice NJCAA Division III: Michael Martin, Eastfield College High 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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ABCA CONVENTION PREVIEW 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 seasons. He spent two seasons as a Seminoles outfielder, five as an assistant coach, and is in his 28th year running the program. Of the 3,209 baseball games played in program history, Martin has been involved in 2,316. Even more impressive is the fact that he has been involved in 1,719 of Mike Martin FSU’s 2,330 alltime 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-American honors, five players named national player of the year, three win the Golden Spikes award, and 120 sign professional baseball contracts. Only one current Division I coach has won a higher percentage of games than Martin, and only five coaches in the history of D-I baseball 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 Tournaments than the Seminoles, who have made 29 straight postseason appearances. 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 winning 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.

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In 30 years as head coach of the Wright State baseball team, Ron Nischwitz collected 845 wins, four regular-season conference titles, two conference tournament championships, a runner-up finish in the NCAA Division II College World Series, and a trip to the NCAA Division 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 Raiders returned to tournament play and claimed second place in the 1976 NCAA Division II Mideast Regional. In 1980, WSU reached postseason play again and posted an impressive 16-8 record versus Division I opponents. Sweeping through the Division II North Central Ron Nischwitz Regional, the Raiders earned a bid to the 1987 Division II College World Series in Montgomery, Ala., where they finished in a tie for second place. Honored for his dedication to collegiate baseball, Nischwitz received the 1987 NCAA Division 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 consecutive 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 Nischwitz 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 accumulated a record of 867 wins, 712 losses, and seven ties for a .549 winning percentage 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 coaching baseball. From 1974 to 2000, he coached at Pulaski High School in Milwaukee 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 currently a member of its Board of Directors, 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 Association where for 20 years he organized the state’s successful Clinic and Convention. 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 Diamond Sports National High School Coach Tom O’Connell of the Year in 2004. In 1995, he coached the North Team in the final United States Olympic Festival, a squad which featured current 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 program and served 10 years living with families, coaching club teams, and introducing 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 professional and college coaches to all corners of Europe, conducting clinics for International Sports Group, an organization founded by ABCA Board Member and mentor, Bill Arce.

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2007 Convention Schedule (as of October 15)

Wednesday, Jan. 3

Friday, Jan. 5 7:00 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 Spouse breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Exhibit set-up

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

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Executive Committee meeting

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Executive Committee meeting 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 4 8:00 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

Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year banquet

Saturday, Jan. 6

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

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. 7 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Board meeting

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

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ABCA CONVENTION PREVIEW Bernie Walter graduated from Brooklyn Park High School in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in 1959, and he matriculated at the University of Maryland, graduating in 1963. He was a three-time letterman while playing shortstop and tricaptaining the Terrapins. Walter was twice an ACC honor roll student-athlete. In 1964 and 1965, Bernie served as a Bernie Walter graduate assistant in the College of Health and Physical 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 championships and were runners-up four times while recording more than 600 wins. In 1993, Collegiate Baseball and Easton Sports recognized the Wildcats as the mythical national champions. Since 1981, Walter has served as Arundel’s Athletic Director and Physical 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 Championship in Sydney, Australia, by defeating the Cubans. He also wrote the USA Baseball Coaches Education Program and currently is the educational consultant 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 president of the Maryland State Association 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 Chairman of the Baltimore Area Terrapin Club from 1993 to 1996.

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Walter has been named National High School Coach of the Year by the National 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 Executive Board and Board of Directors.

Dennis Poppe Named Gomez Award Winner The Lefty Gomez Award is one of the most prestigious awards in all of amateur baseball. Named after the great Lefty Gomez this award is presented by the American Baseball Coaches Association each year to an individual who has distinguished himself amongst his peers and has contributed significantly to the game of baseball locally, nationally, and internationally. This year’s recipient is: Dennis L. Poppe, NCAA Managing Director For Football and Baseball A 32-year member of the NCAA staff, Poppe is responsible Dennis Poppe 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 certification, monitors and coordinates legislative 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 director for the College World Series. In addition, he is the liaison to the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee, the American 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 athletics at the University of Missouri, where he was a three-year varsity football letter 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 Luncheon Each 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 prominent individuals receiving awards. Honors Awards will be given Terry Francona, Joe Garagiola, Jr., and George Toma during the luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6. Francona, former 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 Boston, he guided the Red Sox to their first World Championship since 1918. Joe Garagiola, Jr. is the Senior VicePresident 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 Arizona 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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Clinic Speakers & Topics Friday, Jan. 5 8:30 – 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. 6 8:30 – 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 Session

2:00 – 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. 7 8:30 – 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

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

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2007 Annual Convention List 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. *A.C.E. “T” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 5 816 Ballantrae Parkway Pelham, AL 35124-6203 (205) 478-9820 Marty Colby wolverine33@charter.net Baseball hitting tee Action Sports Media . . . . . . . . . 1223 4380 SW Macadam Avenue, Ste. 540 Portland, OR 97239 (888) 276-0078 John Jackson john.jackson@actionsportsmedia.com Game Ops Commander Adams USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1218 610 S. Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (800) 251-6857 Gary Montgomery gary.montgomery@adamsusa.com Protective & field equipment adidas America . . . . . . .1318 & 1320 5055 N. Greenley Avenue Portland, OR 97217 (800) 289-2724 Tom Mercer Patricia.Seder@adidasus.com Footwear, apparel & accessories Adscreen Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905 8010 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 68114-5332 (877) 393-5111 John Graves steve@adscreengroup.com Banners & field products Aer-Flo, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .1908 & 1910 4455 18th Street East Bradenton, FL 34203 (800) 823-7356 www.aerflo.com Bill Henning betsyh@aerflo.com Aer-Flo is the manufacturer of WindWeighted™ baseball tarps, Bunt Zone™ infield protectors, and AerFlo® windscreens. These products are patented or patent-pending. See ad on page 12 AIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531 2202 Anderson Street Vernon, CA 90058 (800) 666-2733 Allan Ruegsegger info@aisuniforms.com Baseball uniforms, jackets & caps Akadema, Inc. . . . . . . . .1518 & 1520 317 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 7026 (973) 772-7669 Kris Totten lawrence@akademapro.com Gloves, batting gloves, wood/aluminum bats, spikes & turf

*AKH Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . Table 7 5433 Willow Bridge Lane Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 (888) 406-4347 Bill Rathbun jwrathbun@hplate.com The Measuring Plate—home plate with tape

*Amusement Products LLC . . . . 1733 5954 Brainerd Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37421 (800) 438-3558 x 102 Rich Waxler rich@amusementproducts.com Commercial batting & pitching machines

*Alaska Baseball League . . . . . . 1714 P. O. Box 2690 Palmer, AK 99645-2690 (907) 745-6401 Pete Christopher gmminers@gci.net Summer collegiate baseball league

Anaconda Sports . . . . . . . .919 & 921 85 Katrine Lane Lake Katrine, NY 12449 (800) 327-0074 John Stote III kog@anacondasports.com Complete line of baseball products

*All Sports Armour, Inc. . . . . Table 3 1031 Julian Drive Watkinsville, GA 30677 (770) 725-2724 Stan Payne justin@allsportsarmour.com Custom forming sports protection

ATEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 819 655 Spice Island Drive Sparks, NV 89431 (775) 352-2800 Larry Leukhardt lleukhardt@wilson.com Athletic training equipment & pitching machines See ad on page 25

Ampac Enterprises/All-Star . . Table 31 1 Main Street P.O. Box 1345 Shirley, MA 1464 (800) 777-3810 Stan Jurga jurga@all-starsports.com Baseball protective & apparel American Baseball Foundation. . . 1007 2660 10th Avenue South Suite 620 Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 558-4235 David Osinski abf@asmi.org Educational programs *American Legion Baseball . . . . . 829 700 N. Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 630-1214 Jim Quinlan jquinlan@legion.org American Legion Baseball *American Sport Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1618 1607 N. Market Street Champaign, IL 61820 (800) 747-5698 Jerry Reeder heatherc@hkusa.com Coaches & officials training courses & books *American Sports Travel . . . . . . 1727 12626 Earnest Avenue Orlando, FL 32837 (888) 735-8800 Joann Hartsell sportsorlando@aol.com Orlando attraction ticket sales

Athletes in Action Baseball . . . . 1723 651 Taylor Drive, Xenia, OH 45385 (937) 352-1000 Jason Lester baseball@aia.com Summer collegiate baseball teams Atlanta Team Headwear . . . . . . 1517 4436 Park Drive Norcross, GA 30093 (877) 285-4397 Larry D’Amato sales@atlantaheadwear.com Baseball caps & visors *ATUUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1533 908 FM 3009 Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 213-7658 Patrick True saguide@yahoo.com Increase hitting power in all directions with ATUUM True Swing. It is designed for use with tees, soft-toss, or pitched balls. See ad on page 36 Baden Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 1827 34114 21st Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 (800) 544-2998 Rusty Trudeau rustyt@badensports.com Baseballs & baseball accessories BamBooBat Co. . . . . . Tables 39 & 40 3555 Victory Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 698-0775 Tom Verrengia tverrengia@bamboobat.com Baseball bats & equipment

Baseball America . . . . . . . . . . . . 1105 201 W. Main Street, Suite 201 Durham, NC 27701 (800) 845-2726 Lee Folger leefolger@baseballamerica.com Publishing/Media Company Baseball Express . . . . . . . .404 & 406 1051 E. Nakoma San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 348-7000 Joey Squilla joey.squilla@baseballexpress.com Catalog & team sales Baseball Heaven Sports Complex .1918 350 Sills Road Yaphank, NY 11980 (800) 871-6652 Lou Volpe & Sunita Gera info@baseballheavenli.com Tournament facility Baseball Seams Company . . . . . 1722 8 Elm Drive Florissant, MO 63031 (314) 606-4280 Nathan Rueckert baseballseamsco@hotmail.com Artwork, bracelets & keychains *Baseup.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1534 8775 Joeve Court San Diego, CA 92119 (619) 921-3930 Bob Esquerra bobesquerra@baseup.org Power Grip Wrap—training accessories BATCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 1213 111 Treeland Circle Syracuse, NY 13219 (877) 462-2826 Pete Birmingham bsitco@aol.com Batting cages & infield batting trainers Beacon Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . 1900 2224 Pleasant View Road, Suite 6 Middleton, WI 53562 (800) 747-5985 www.beaconathletics.com Benji Brye eblum@beaconathletics.com Beacon Athletics offers field-maintenance products and training equipment to improve athletic fields and performance. The company’s products are innovative, dependable, and made with superior craftsmanship. See ad on page 37

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS BetterBaseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD 1050 Mt. Paran Road Atlanta, GA 30327 (800) 997-4233 www.betterbaseball.com Glen Robinson glen@betterbaseball.com BetterBaseball is your baseball supply 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 & 23 11204 Dover Court Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 373-3253 Steve Zawrotny steve@baseballfit.com The Designated Hitter Pitching Training System (The DH) Blue Grey Classic . . . . . . . . . . Table 6 68 Norfolk Road Millis, MA 2054 (508) 376-1250 Gus Bell gus@impactprospects.com Showcases

BMI Sales Group, Inc./Zingbat . . 1125 7750 Archer Road Justice, IL 60458 (866) 946-4228 www.zingbat.com John G. Ciesar jlask@b-m-i-inc.com BMI 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 & 503 E. 9516 Montgomery, Building #14 Spokane, WA 99206 (888) 882-8814 Joe Sample brettbats@aol.com Baseball bats & equipment Brown & Co. Sports Portraits . . . 724 404 Stonehenge Circle Rockledge, FL 32955 (321) 617-9977 Joe Brown jjaabrown@cfl.rr.com Photographs & team pictures BSN Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 419 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch, TX 75234 (800) 527-7510 Tom Rafferty ksmith@sportsupplygroup.com Athletic equipment, including backstops, windscreens, etc.

Burbank Sport Nets. . . . . Plaza 1909 325 Pogy Place Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (866) 349-0057 Billy Burbank info@burbanksportnets.com Baseball netting & field equipment *Bykow Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . Table 9 155 W. 72nd Street, Suite 701 New York, NY 10023 (212) 877-3715 www.moundmender.com bykow@aol.com The Mound Mender from Bykow Sports eliminates holes in front of your pitcher’s mound rubber, allowing pitchers to maintain proper balance and control. See ad on page 36 C & H Baseball, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 1802 2215 60th Drive East Bradenton, FL 34203 (800) 248-5192 Torrey Spears danielle@chbaseball.com Equipment, netting & installation Cages*Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 518 Fair Lane Nampa, ID 83686 (866) 475-9148 Robert R. DeCloss brdecloss@cagesplus.com Portable batting cages

Cassidy Sports Pitching Program . . . . . . . . . Tables 24 & 25 220 Coast Boulevard, #1M LaJolla, CA 92037 (858) 735-8606 Daniel Cassidy dancassidy3@netzero.net Inseason strength & conditioning program for pitchers Challenger Industries. . . . . . . . . . 720 1224 Riverbend Road Dalton, GA 30721 (800) 334-8873 x 21 www.challengerind.com David White info@challengerind.com Challenger Industries has manufactured quality synthetic turf for more than 20 years. Whether it’s mats for batting cages, turf for training facilities, or complete fields, Challenger has the turf for you. See ad on page 32 Clell Wade Coaches Directory . . 1004 600 Dairy Suite A Cassville, MO 65708 (877) 691-7746 Karan Nickle karan@coachesdirectory.com Coaches directories & coaching books

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS Coaches Choice . . . . . . . . .106 & 108 465 Reservation Road Marina, CA 93933 (888) 229-5745 Dr. Jim Peterson info@coacheschoice.com Instructional & motivational books

Collegiate Pacific . . . .801, 901 & 903 13950 Senlac, #200 Dallas, TX 75234 (800) 881-6536 x 9048 Steve Easterling steve.easterling@colpac.com Baseball equipment

CTG Athletics, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 1536 2417 Third Avenue, Suite 207 Bronx, NY 10451 (718) 742-2751 Duke Covone info@controlling thegame.com Ash/maple bats & fielding gloves

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Cutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1932 2650 S. 46th Street, #105 Phoenix, AZ 85034 (800) 821-0231 Gary Bethea gary@cuttersgloves.com High performance sports gloves & grips

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Country Stone, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 1526 8002 31st Street West Rock Island, IL 61201 (800) 762-5728 Darin Kain darink@countrystone.com Infield topdressing/conditioner, warning track mix

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Disney Wide World of Sports . . 1201 3281 Sherberth Road Kissimmiee, FL 34747 (407) 938-3840 Scott St. George Scott.St.George@Disney.com High school & college baseball spring training Dizzy Dean Baseball & Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1627 2470 Highway 51 South Hernando, MS 38632 (662) 429-4365 Danny Phillips dphil10513@aol.com Youth baseball & softball Douglas Sports Nets & Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 3441 S. 11th Avenue Eldridge, IA 52748 (800) 553-8907 Matt Schwirtz mschwirtz@douglas-sports.com Sports netting & accessories Dynamic Team Sports . . . .105 & 107 419 Boot Road Downingtown, PA 19335 (800) 437-6223 Rich Nigro chris@dynamicteamsports.com Team uniforms

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS *Fastec Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 17150 Via del Campo, Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92127 (858) 592-2342 www.fastecimaging.com Tim Richardson wtelford@fastecimaging.com Fastec 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. See ad on page 26 FIBS Academy SRL . . . . . . . . . . 1515 Viale Tiziano, 70 Roma, Italia 00196 (01139) 0586 855044 Marco Landi marketing@fibs.it Merchandising, training center, players’ placement Fisher Athletic . . . . . . . .1510 & 1512 2060 Cauble Road Salisbury, NC 28144 (800) 438-6028 Brian Pritchard brianpritchard@fisherathletic.com Protective screens, windscreens & padding *4 Seam, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625 3553 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA 19073-3701 (610) 359-1729 Fran O’Kane faokane@aol.com The Pitcher’s Eye Francis L. Dean & Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1822 307 W. 7th Street, Suite 1720 Fort Worth, TX 76102 (800) 375-0552 Tammy Westbrook trwestbrook@fdean.com Sports insurance *Front Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1826 2388 Pennington Road Pennington, NJ 8534 (866) 634-1186 Sean Devlin & Brad Downs info@frontrush.com Web-based data management Frozen Ropes Training Center . . . . . . . . . . . .1832 & 1833 12 Elkay Drive Chester, NY 10918 (845) 469-7331 Tony Abbatine info@frozenropes.com Baseball & softball training Fungoman, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .Bay 1319 6436 Quinn Church Road Shreveport, LA 71129 (866) 260-0450 Romy Cucjen romy.cucjen@fungoman.com Automated baseball practicing machine The Game, LLC . . 1622, 1624 & 1626 16 Downing Drive Phenix City, AL 36869 (877) 840-4547 Troy Corbin mariagilliland@kudzullc.com Headwear & apparel

Glover’s Scorebooks . . .1119 & 1121 5630 Gravenstein Highway North Forestville, CA 95436 (707) 887-2812 Tom Glover Scorebooks & accessory items *Great Lakes Youth Sports Events LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1732 10649 S. Trumbull Avenue Chicago, IL 60655 (773) 881-1588 Fran Pell glysellc@aol.com Youth baseball complex *GuessWorks Effective Velocity.com . . . . . . .1823 & 1825 41303 27th Street West Palmdale, CA 93551 (661) 609-0105 www.hittingisaguess.com Perry Husband GuessWorks offers the Hitting Is A Guess DVD series and many other products designed to make your players more successful in the batter’s box. See ad on page 40 *HD Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1528 dba Towny Townsend Hitting Disc 801 Woodrow Court Chesapeake, VA 23322 (757) 617-2075 Towny Townsend coacht9@cox.net Hitting tool and DVD *Helmets R Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 2705 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 627-2121 Ken Saunders kens@helmetsrus.net Baseball batting helmets Hoosier Bat Company . . Tables 1 & 2 4511 Evans Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383 (800) 228-3787 www.hoosierbat.com Dave Cook baseball@netnitco.net Quality is why the pros ask for Hoosier ash bats. Hoosier Bat Company’s WoodForce 2000 and fungo bats offer exceptional durability. See ad on page 46 Human Kinetics Publishing . . . . . 708 1607 N. Market Street Champaign, IL 61820 (800) 747-4457 Jason Muzinic heatherc@hkusa.com Books & DVDs Hunter Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . 1603 3933 Trails End Road Missoula, MT 59803 (406) 273-3073 Linda Wightman lwightie@qwest.net Irrigation equipment

IMG Baseball Academy . . . . . . . 1800 5500 34th Street West Bradenton, FL 34210-3506 (800) 872-6425 Tom Pluto tpluto@gte.net Training—individual & team programs Inland Tarp & Cover, Inc. . . . . . . 1924 4172 N. Frontage Road East Moses Lake, WA 98837 (800) 346-7744 Calvin Stapleton calvins@inlandtarp.com Field covers & tarps Inside Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1819 5049 Emerson Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419 (800) 858-3343 Jay Donchetz & Randy Istre insideedge@aol.com Handheld pitch charting for coaching, scouting & reporting *Iron Gloves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1228 15863 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, #117 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (800) 645-7394 Dominick Cirone coachdcirone@aol.com Bat insulation & protection *Jack L. Gordon Architects . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 37 345 Seventh Avenue, 17th Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 279-0550 Jack L. Gordon jlga@jlgordon.com Architectural services JC Video Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 1605 14881 S. Heritage Crest Way Bluffdale, UT 84065 (800) 335-2965 Mark Connell sales@jcvideo.com Motion analysis software & systems Jetwear, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 3341 W. Main Street, Suite 6 St. Charles, IL 60175 (866) 538-9327 Edan Tau etau@jetwearusa.com Performance moisture migration apparel JKP Sports/JUGS. . . . . . . . .Bay 1019 19333 SW 118th Avenue Tualatin, OR 97062 (800) 547-6843 Dave Candello chrisg@jkpsports.com JUGS pitching machines, batting cages & radar guns *Joyner Technologies, Inc. . . . . . . 1523, 1525, 1527, 1529 815 Mulberry Road Winder, GA 30680 (770) 867-1957 Jim Joyner jjoyner@joynertechnologies.com Interactive video baseball

Just For Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1225 4817 N. Lois Avenue, Unit #104 Tampa, FL 33614 (888) 569-6387 Alen Kozic leefisher1@juno.com Custom netting K & K Insurance Group, Inc. . . . . 931 1712 Magnavox Way Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (800) 426-2889 Stacie Richardson stacie_richardson@kandkinsurance.com Youth sports camps insurance Kennedy Athletic . . . . . . . . . . . . 1632 2800 E. 11th Street Los Angeles, CA 90023 (800) 225-4401 Mike Pilcher mikep@kennedyathletic.com Athletic headwear Laserturf Southeast, Inc. . . . Table 20 405 Belmont Road Athens, GA 30605 (706) 208-1644 Ron Butler laserturf1@aol.com Sports field construction Lee County Sports Authority . . . 114 2305 Broadway Fort Myers, FL 39901 (866) 897-2002 Gary Ewen keenancj@leegov.com Destination Liflong Products . . . . . . . . . . . . 1804 3200 S. Country Club Road Melbourne, FL 32901 (877) 543-5664 Larry Thompson liljude@cfl.rr.com Training equipment *Little Ol’ Cookie HouseTables 17 & 18 305 Main Street Little River, KS 67457 (800) 276-4770 Wade Wright wade@cookiehouse.com Fundraising with cookie dough, cookie mix, coffee, and candles Lohmann Sports Fields . . . . . . . 1729 18250 Beck Road Marengo, IL 60152 (815) 923-1005 Jim Lohmann jlohmann@lohmann.com Sports field construction **Louisville Slugger . . . .1005 & 1104 800 W. Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 (800) 282-2287 www.slugger.com Kevin Uhrhan Kevin.Uhrhan@slugger.com Since 1884, when John A. “Bud” Hillerich hand-turned a white ash bat for Pete “The Gladiator” Browning, the finest hitter of his day, the name Louisville Slugger has been synonymous with the game’s greatest players and teams. See ad on page 7

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS M.A.S.A., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .628 & 629 1413 S. Meridian Road Jasper, IN 47546 (800) 264-4519 www.masa.com Grayson Goodness ggoodness@masa.com M.A.S.A. distributes a full-color 104-page sporting goods and field maintenance catalog. The company carries a wide assortment of baseball, softball, soccer, and football equipment at discounted prices. See ad on pages 29, 35, & 46 M & S Technologies, Inc. . . . . . . 1718 5557 W. Howard Street Skokie, IL 60077 (877) 225-6101 Joseph Marino mli@mstec.com Vision testing systems Majestic Athletic . . . . . .1615 & 1617 100 Majestic Way Bangor, PA 18013 (800) 955-8555 Michael Riha dhassick@majesticathletic.com Team & licensed apparel Markwort Sporting Goods . . . . . . . . . . . .1703 & 1705 1101 Research Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63132-1711 (800) 669-6626 www.markwort.com Herb Markwort sales@markwort.com Markwort Sporting Goods is a distributor and manufacturer of baseball equipment, including baseballs, gloves and mitts, protective equipment, batter’s gloves, uniforms, socks, laces, glove oil, and training accessories. See ad on page 38 Massaging Insoles by Healthy Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1619 1216 Sussex Street Boynton Beach, FL 33436-8605 (866) 301-FEET Castor Rodriquez bestsole3@bellsouth.net Massaging sport insoles Master Pitching Machine, Inc. . . . . . . .1204 & 1206 4200 N.E. Birmingham Road Kansas City, MO 64117 (800) 878-8228 www.masterpitch.com Joe Giovagnoli joeg@masterpitch.com Master 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. See ad on page 47

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*Mattingly Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . 229 P. O. Box 2423, 10 Brae Loch Way Shelton, CT 6484 (203) 929-5897 Dave Hansen linda.shaw@mattinglybaseball.com Wood bats Memphis Net & Twine . . . . . . . . 1708 2481 Matthews Avenue Memphis, TN 38103 www.memphisnet.net Albert Carruthers acarruthers@memphisnet.net Memphis Net & Twine manufactures custom-made batting cages and backstops for softball and baseball. See ad on page 38 Midwest Baseball Academy . . . 1324 10423 Worthington Lane Prospect, KY 40059 (866) 622-4487 Joe Marker info@midwestbaseballacademy.com Baseball camp franchise/network Miken Sports . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 513 415 E. South Street Caledonia, MN 55921 (877) 807-5291 Mike Rommes jhoscheit@mikensports.com Spring hardgoods & apparel Miller Net Company, Inc. . . . . . . 1009 1674 Getwell Road Memphis, TN 38111 (800) 423-6603 Harold Miller miller@millernets.com Sports nets & equipment *Mister Baseball Training Tools . 1628 800 Pacific Avenue, Suite 202 Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 879-8665 Joe Magno jmagno@misterbaseball.com Training glove—The Deflector Mizuno USA . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 913 4925 Avalon Ridge Parkway Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 453-7807 Ken Veda cindy.peters@mizunousa.com Sporting goods manufacturer *Mojo Sports . . . . . . . Tables 28 & 29 20609 Santa Lucia, Unit B Tehachapi, CA 93561 (661) 822-5840 Joe Lewis jlewis@mojopitchingcage.com World’s first pitching cage More than ERA . . . . . . . . .305 & 307 11038 Hildreth Court Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 491-3379 Larry May larrymay1@earthlink.net Pitching charts & performance software

*MPOWERED Strategic Partner, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . Table 19 dba MPOWERED Baseball Company P. O. Box 2391 Danville, CA 94506 (877) NO-CORKS Mark Kreindler & Burlin Germany miktintype@sbcglobal.net Wood bats, balls, batting gloves & baseball gear MSS Performance (1-On Eye Trainer) . . . . . . Table 21 50 Riverwalk Mall South Charleston, WV 25303 (877) 344-8669 Dave Coradini dave.coradini@i-ontheball.com 1-On Eye Trainer & vision based hitting aid *Mudslinger Shades. . . . . . . . . . 1614 1606 NW 32nd Street Lawton, OK 73505 (580) 695-1432 Terry Mason mason84@sbcglobal.net Custom fundraiser sunglasses National Baseball Congress . . . . 1829 300 S. Sycamore Wichita, KS 67213 (316) 267-3372 Eric Edelstein & Josh Robertson josh@wichitawranglers.com Team, league, tournament affiliation & NBC World Series National Batting Cages, Inc. . . . 1701 7407 SW Iowa Hill Road, Cornelius, OR 97113 (800) 547-8800 Fred I. Schmidtke sharon@nationalbattingcages.com Batting cages, nets, & frames for nets National Pitching Association . . . 420 9230 Trade Place, Suite #200 San Diego, CA 92115 (866) 977-4824 Tom House info@nationalpitching.com Pitching instruction New Balance Athletic Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 219 20 Guest Street Boston, MA 2135 (617) 742-2241 Larry Brady tracy.shub@newbalance.com Footwear & apparel New England Collegiate Baseball League . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 515 Hawthorne Lane Windsor, CT 6095 (401) 849-4982 Chuck Paiva gm@newportgulls.com Summer collegiate baseball league NIKE, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 1305 One Bowerman Drive Beaverton, OR 97005 (503) 671-2973 Customer Service (800) 344-6453 Athletic apparel, footwear, equipment & accessories

Nocona Athletic Goods . . . . . . . 1912 901 E. Highway 82 Nocona, TX 76255 (800) 433-0957 Rob Storey rob@nokona.com Baseball gloves & equipment Northwoods League . . . . . . . . . . 418 2900 4th Street SW Rochester, MN 55902 (507) 536-4579 Rick Lindau lindau@northwoodsleague.com Summer collegiate baseball league Nylon Net Company . . .1801 & 1803 845 N. Main Street Memphis, TN 38107 (800) 238-7529 Stephen Christides glendak@nylonnet.com Sports nets & equipment O. B. Team Sports . . . . . . .923 & 925 809 State Route 125 Hamersville, OH 45130 (937) 379-9050 Steve Oberschlake mpbeck47@hotmail.com Mounds, turf & field equipment Oates Specialties, LLC . . . .113 & 115 151 FM 1696 East Huntsville, TX 77320 (936) 295-4459 Robert Oates robert@oatesspecialties.com Select conditioning accessories Old Hickory Bat Company . . . . . 1716 1735 Highway 31W Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (866) PRO-BATS www.oldhickorybats.com Travis Copley copley@oldhickorybats.com Since 1999, Old Hickory Bat Co. has been cutting top-grade maple and ash bats for players at all levels. See ad on page 51 *Olde Master Originals . . . . . . . 1609 6244 Old LaGrange Road, Suite 3 Crestwood, KY 40014 (877) 978-8837 Dave Berger oldemaster@aol.com Trophy baseball bats On Deck Sports . . . . . . . . . .Bay 1901 31 Dover Street Brockton, MA 2301 (877) 227-4824 www.ondecksports.com Joe Murphy Joe@ondecksports.com Find everything you need for your baseball field or indoor athletic facility, from pitching machines to artificial turf, at On Deck Sports’ Web site. See ad on page 34

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS *Orlando Magic . . . . . . . . . . Table 30 8701 Maitland Summit Boulevard Orlando, FL 32810 (407) 916-2401 Pat Williams aherdliska@orlandomagic.com Books Osborne/SwingAway . . . . . .Bay 1319 2221 Garrett Street Enumclaw, WA 98022 (800) 325-7238 Mark Zender sales@swingaway.com Safety equipment, training & maintenance Outdoor Cap Company . . . . . . . .TBD 1200 Melissa Drive Bentonville, AR 72712 (800) 826-6047 Joe Rubertino jrubertino@outdoorcap.com Headwear The Paul Pryor Company . . . Table 42 12401 66th Street North Largo, FL 33710 (727) 531-8400 Patrick G. Tracz PPryorCo@verizon.net Travel bags & cases

*Par Aide Professional Field Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 6800 Otter Lake Road Lino Lakes, MN 55038-4427 (888) 893-2433 Scott Melling scott@paraide.com Professional field care & maintenance accessories Perfect Game USA . . . . . . . . . . 1926 1203 Rockford Road SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (800) 447-9362 Frank Fulton frankfulton@verizon.net Scouting service Perform Better . . . . . . .1222 & 1224 11 Amflex Drive Cranston, RI 2920 (800) 556-7464 John Brock john.brock@performbetter.com Functional training products Pickle-Ball, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1007 4700 9th Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98107 (800) 377-9915 Doug Smith info@pickleball.com Poly baseballs & soft toss drills

PIK Products . . . . . . . Tables 11 & 12 540 Barnum Avenue Bridgeport, CT 6608 (877) 845-7845 www.swiftstik.com Louis Seeley louis@swiftstik.com PIK Products is a baseball training aid company offering reasonably priced products that are proven to get results at every level. See ad on page 14 Pitch Count, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 1613 3824 Dade Drive Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 256-4929 Jim Wilkins j.wilkins@cox.net Pitch counter Pitching Central . . . . . . . . .212 & 214 26206 Hanna Road Spring, TX 77386 (281) 298-6319 Ron Wolforth info@pitchingcentral.com Pitching DVDs, players’ camps & coaches clinics

Polk County Sports Marketing . . 112 600 N. Broadway, Suite 300 Bartow, FL 33898 (863) 534-2500 Marc Zimmerman & Ryan Pickles ryanpickles@centralfloridasports.com Sports destination Portolite Products, Inc. . . Plaza 1213 2950 Nelson Road Delano, MN 55328 (800) 315-8115 Michael Hoppe Portable pitching mounds Power Systems, Inc. . . .1702 & 1704 2527 Westcott Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37931 (800) 321-6975 www.power-systems.com jbales@power-systems.com Since 1986, Power Systems has provided coaches and athletes with the most innovative and effective training products and programs for strength training, speed development, plyometrics, and agility training. Powers Manufacturing . . . . Table 36 1340 Sycamore Street Waterloo, IA 50703 (319) 233-6118 Jim Korte jimkorte@powersathletic.com Custom uniforms

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS Prep Illustrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1712 220 Railroad Avenue Eagle Grove, IA 50533 (800) 505-4456 Kay Derscheid prep@wmtel.net Sports magazine Pro Grass, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922 960 Penn Avenue, Suite 810 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (866) 270-6003 www.prograssturf.com Bob Thomas bthomas@prograssturf.com ProGrass is a leading manufacturer, installer, and servicer of synthetic turf baseball and softball fields. Do it right the first time, every time. See ad on page 23 Pro-Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 1213 22612 Mojave Lane Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (800) 581-8202 Tom Nolan proicetherapy@proicetherapy.com Cold therapy products Pro-Line Athletic . . . . . . . .124 & 126 1332 N. Main Street Fort Worth, TX 76106-9117 (800) 227-2456 Charlie Harris charris@prolinecap.com Baseball caps & uniforms

Pro Look Sports. .1328, 1329 & 1330 37 E. Center Street Suite 304 Provo, UT 84606 (800) PRO-LOOK Troy Blanchard nikki@prolooksports.com Team sports apparel

Profile Products/ TURFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 1013 750 Lake Cook Road, Suite 440 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (800) 207-6457 Charlie Vestal kjohnson@profileproducts.com Soil amendments

Pro Nine Sports . . . . .605, 607 & 609 7373 Doig Drive Garden Grove, CA 92841 (800) 355-5969 Frank Hardy customerservice@pronine Baseballs, protective & balls

ProMounds, Inc.. . . . . . . . . .Bay 1901 31 Dover Street Brockton, MA 2301 (877) 227-4824 Joe Murphy Joe@ondecksports.com Practice mounds, platforms, turf netting, etc.

Pro Performance Sports, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 1509 12375 World Trade Drive Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92128 (877) 225-7275 Lisa Pullig lisa.pullig@properformancesports. com Baseball training aids

Proper Pitch. . . . . . . . . . . .412 & 414 3209 Air Park Road Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 (800) 336-7503 Glen Passner gpassner@properpitchmounds.com Pitching mounds & turf products

ProBatter Sports, LLC . . . . .Bay 1915 15 Old Gate Lane Milford, CT 6460 (203) 874-2500 Adam Battersby sales@probatter.com Video pitching machines

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Pro’s Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 519 410 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60611 (800) 648-1166 www.proschoice1.com Dave Cygan karl.rutherford@oildri.com Pro’s Choice® delivers a full line of sports field products for conditioning soil and infield mix, topdressing infields, quickly drying puddles, and revitalizing turf. See ad on page 9 PUMA North America . . . . . .Bay 119 5 Lyberty Way Westford, MA 1886 (800) 782-7862 Matt Lancor patrick.king@puma.com Baseball footwear **Rawlings Sporting Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 405 510 Maryville University Drive Suite 110 St. Louis, MO 63141 (800) 729-7770 Mark Kraemer mkraemer@rawlings.com Spring hard goods & apparel

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS Red Diamond Conditioners (Moltan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 7125 Riverdale Bend Road Memphis, TN 38125 (800) 264-5826 www.moltan.com Jeff Martin jmartin.dirt@mindspring.com Red Diamond conditioners feature professionally sized granules that manage moisture, reduce compaction, and promote healthier root zones in turf. They can enhance the appearance and performance of any skinned infield surface. See ad on page 31

*RevFire Corporation . . . . . . . . . 201 2143 Willow Creek Drive Boulder, CO 80301 (720) 221-6874 Dave Marinelli revfire@revfire.com The RevFire–A pitch spin rate & speed measurement device

Reebok International, LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 1113 1895 J. W. Foster Boulevard Canton, MA 2021 (781) 401-4431 Chris Caldwell & Richard Keast kevin.vacca@reebok.com Footwear, apparel & equipment

Ringor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1107 & 1109 7929 SW Burns Way Wilsonville, OR 97070 (800) 524-1236 Ryan Garrett comfort@ringor.com Athletic footwear & apparel

Reef Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 1601 9209 Almeda Genoa Road Houston, TX 77075 (800) 231-6074 Mark Young myoung@reefindustries.com Reinforced sheeting manufactured into mound & field covers

Riddell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 & 207 3404 Steeplechase Trail Arlington, TX 76016 (817) 446-4854 Dave Hosteller dhostetler@riddellsales.com Baseball equipment & uniforms

Ripken Baseball . . . . . . .1022 & 1024 1427 Clarkview Road, Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21209 (800) 486-0850 Kath Fenzel scott@ripkenbaseball.com Camps, clinics, tournaments & instructional aids

Rixstine Recognition . . .1809 & 1811 2350 ‘O’ Street Lincoln, NE 68510 (800) 347-3810 Tim Hoffman info@rixstinetrophy.com Baseball novelties, gifts & awards

*Scholastic Sports Company . . . 1502 1231 Mall Drive Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 378-5450 George Morehead gmoreh7985@aol.com Sports posters & baseball programs

**Russell Athletic . . . . . . . . . .Bay 805 3330 Cumberland Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30339 (678) 742-8696 www.russellathleticteamsports.com Gary Barfield greenfieldlauren@russellcorp.com Russell Athletic is a manufacturer of custom and stock uniforms, as well as training apparel focused on performance and innovation. See ad on page 4-5

Schutt Sports . . . . . . . . . . .601 & 603 1200 E. Union Avenue Litchfield, IL 62056 (800) 426-9784 Rick Hasty a-link@schutt-sports.com Athletic equipment & training aids

St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission . . . .116 & 118 13805 58th Street North, Suite 2-200 Clearwater, FL 33760 (727) 464-7257 Kevin Smith & Angel Natal Kevin@floridasbeach.com Destination for training and tournaments

*Score International. . . . . . . . . . . 704 5512 Ringgold Road, Suite 204 Chattanooga, TN 37412 (423) 894-7111 Keith Madison trey@scoreinternational.org Short-term mission trips ScorePAD Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . 1928 5240-Q Panola Industrial Boulevard Decatur, GA 30035 (678) 270-4000 Jason Brown jbrown@scorepad.com Baseball/softball scoring software

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS The Scouting Report . . . . . . . . . 1625 165 W. Canyon Crest Road Suite 350 Alpine, UT 84004 (888) 836-0100 Jason Schwarz jason@reviewservices.com Dale Murphy book Seating Services Inc. . . . . . . . . . 1700 9535 Hardpan Road Angola, NY 14006 (800) 552-9470 www.seatingservices.com Diane C. Cooke sales@seatingservices.com Seating Services manufactures quality blow-molded, gravity-tip stadium chairs to enhance your facility. Add your VIP section today. See ad on page 37 Skillshow, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1220 1201 First Avenue South Suite 333 Seattle, WA 98134 (206) 652-1288 Brad Files info@skillshow.com Video & recruiting servicesr

Sound & Video Creations, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1633 2820 Azalea Place Nashville, TN 37204 (615) 460-7330 Eric Pangborn fkowalski@clickeffects.com Click Effects audio/video entertainment sports in-game systems Source One Sports . . . . . . . . . . 1728 1344 Lakeshore Drive Muskegon, MI 49441 (800) 251-2720 Corey Leonard & Dave Luttrel cl357@comcast.net Vinyl banners, mesh banners & screens South Padre Island Nets, Inc. . . . 204 2001 Amistad Drive San Benito, TX 78586 (866) 243-6387 www.spinets.net Carlos Garcia, Jr. spinets@spinets.net SPI Nets manufactures some of the best sports netting in the industry. The company offers batting cages, protective screens, custom backstops, and other barrier nets at excellent prices with speedy delivery. See ad on page 28

Southern Athletic Fields . . Plaza 713 1309 Mainsail Drive Columbia, TN 38401 (800) 837-8062 www.mulemix.com Bill Marbet bill@mulemix.com Southern Athletic Fields specializes in infield mixes, mound clay, warning track mixes, field conditioners, field accessories, and drying agents. See ad on page 24 Southwest Host Services . . . . . . 1000 19011 N. 94th Place Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 945-2359 Lisa Dixon southwesthost@att.net Team & recruiting accommodations Spalding Baseball . . . . . . . Plaza 813 45 Ranick Road Hauppauge, NY 11788 (800) 645-5190 Robert Narvaez robert@spalding-baseball.com Major league quality baseball gloves, bats, balls & accessories SPARQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1300 & 1301 411 NW 13th St., Portland, OR 97209 (917) 222-1300 Ken Black ken@sparqtraining.com Training equipment

Speedline Athletic Wear 1018 & 1020 1804 N. Habana Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 876-1375 Dave Aubuchon dave@speedlineathletic.com Custom team uniforms Sportex, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 196 Technology Drive, Suite K Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 679-2691 Naushad Hossain sales@sportexusa.com Baseball caps & jerseys Sports Attack . . . . . .619, 621 & 623 2805 U. S. 40 Verdi, NV 89439 (800) 717-4251 www.sportsattack.com Kurt Brenner info@sportsattack.com Sports 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. See ad on back cover

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS *Sports Radar Ltd.. . . . .1935 & 1937 9119 W. Veterans Drive Homosassa, FL 34448 (352) 563-5298 Paul Green info@sportsradargun.com Speed measuring systems Sports Sensors, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 1916 11351 Embassy Drive Cincinnati, OH 45240 (888) 542-9246 www.gloveradar.com Al Dilz adilz@cinci.rr.com Sports Sensors offers affordable Doppler radar speed sensors for various sports applications, including the Glove Radar®, the Paintball Radarchron®, the Arrowspeed Radarchron®, the Swing Speed Radar®, and the Swing Speed Radar® with Tempo Timer. See ad on page 22

Sports Tutor. . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 1709 3300 Winona Avenue Burbank, CA 91504 (800) 448-8867 www.sportsmachines.com John Henderson john@sportsmachines.com Sports Tutor is a leading manufacturer 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 423 14270 42rd Street NE St. Michael, MN 55376 (888) 216-2166 Darren Hansen darren@sportsdiamond.com Baseball hard goods *Sportsmaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 2701 W. Alameda, Suite 200 Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 563-1449 Dr. Richard Crowley sportsmaker@hotmail.com Sports psychology

SSK Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 75 Hilltop Circle Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (310) 544-3039 Yoshi Umeda yoshiumeda@verizon.net Baseball gloves, bats & accessories Stabilizer Solutions, Inc. . . . . . . . 102 33 S. 28th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 (800) 336-2468 www.stabilizersolutions.com Tim Myers info@stabilizersolutions.com Stabilizer Solutions specializes in natural and fiber-reinforced surfaces for sports, recreation, and landscaping. The company manufactures a line of products for baseball and softball fields. See ad on page 47 Stalker Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 2609 Technology Drive Plano, TX 75074-7467 (800) 782-5537 www.stalkerradar.com Paul Hataway sales@stalkerradar.com Stalker Radar manufactures Stalker Sport Radar, Stalker PRO Radar, and the Stalker Acceleration Testing System. Stalker radar is used by all Major League Baseball teams. See ad on page 16

*Strike Out Strippz . . . . . .306 & 308 400 W. Railroad Street, Suite #2 Columbiana, OH 44408 (330) 482-0200 www.learn2pitch.com Jack Kucek tracey@learn2pitch.com Help young pitchers learn to increase speed, improve control, and perfect their mechanics with Strike Out Strippz. See ad on page 27 Strike Zone, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1828 10531 Maryland Circle Bloomington, MN 55438 (952) 829-7790 John L. Beintema strikezonejohn@aol.com Batting unit—pitching machine Strikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 10 6914 S. 52nd Street Omaha, NE 68157 (402) 699-7400 Charlie Randone charlie.randone@cox.net Canvas pitching target

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS *Summit America Insurance Services . . Table 38 7400 College Boulevard, Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66210 (800) 955-1991 Caroline Florez cflorez@summitamerica-ins.com Insurance services for sports programs

The Toro Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328 & 329 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 (952) 887-7906 Boyd Montgomery Boyd.Montgomery@toro.com Workman Utility Vehicle & Reelmaster Mower

*Trophy Nut Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1813 320 N. Second Street Tipp City, OH 45371 (800) 729-6887 Judy Torrey jtorrey@trophynut.com Fundraising featuring nuts & snacks

Super-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 & 315 3209 Air Park Road Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 (800) 955-6387 Glen Passner gpassner@supernetsusa.com Batting cages, protective screens & field maintenance equipment

Triple Crown Sports. . . . . . . . . . . Tables 26 & 27 3930 Automation Way Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 223-6644 Lindsey King lindsey@triplecrownsports.com College placement events for JUCO, NAIA, DIII, DII, & DI

True Pitch, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 620 8th SW Altoona, IA 50009 (800) 647-3539 Craig Allison info@pitchingmounds.com Portable mounds & mound clay

*Swedish Baseball & Softball Federation . . . 529 M책rbackagatan 19 Farsta (Stockholm) S-123 43 +46 8 683 30 28 Kristian P채lvi채 info@baseboll-softboll.se Baseball organization SwingBuster, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 13 501 Cahaba Road Selma, AL 36701 (877) 422-8292 Donny Buster info@swingbuster.com Baseball trainers *Swing Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1504 15632 Roxford Street Sylmar, CA 91342 (888) SWING-08 Curtis Platte customerservice@swingscience.com Baseball/softball bats & bags Tech Mesh Apparel, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1123 7494 Sleepy Hollow Drive Tulsa, OK 74136 (866) 681-6271 Jean Barrett jbarrettinc@aol.com Moisture management practice apparel Texas Collegiate League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1611 512 Main Street, Suite 1200 Fort Worth, TX 76102 (817) 339-9367 Darren Hall dhall@texascollegiateleague.com College summer league TLI Sports, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 908 Grand Central Street Clearwater, FL 33756 (866) 356-2922 Shannon Atherholt info@tlisports.com Sports facility products Tomark Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1106 & 1108 1180-A California Avenue Corona, CA 92881 (800) 959-1844 Mark Harpin LynnC@Tomark.com Sales & service recreational equipment Top 96, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1724 & 1726 23 Bald Rock Road Wayland, MA 1778 (508) 545-2660 Doug Henson ken.hill@top96.com Baseball clinics for high school players Circle No. 119

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS Tuff Toe, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1322 1442 W. Collins Avenue Suite G Orange, CA 92867-5443 (800) 888-0802 Jeff Musick jmusick.tufftoe@pacbell.net Pitching toes & bat protectors

U. S. Sports Netting . . . . . . . . . 1623 7890 Lilac Lane Simi Valley, CA 93063 (800) 368-6387 Vincent Devlahovich rockhead413@netzero.net Netting, rigging, design & construction

*Valle Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 8 954 Denise Road Rochester, NY 14616 (866) 388-8049 John Valle john@vallebaseball.com Baseball/softball equipment & training aids

TurboSlot Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 131 E. Lexington Road Mocksville, NC 27028 (800) 726-3568 Fred Willett fwillett@turboslot.com Hitting gloves, fungoes & warmup bats

Under Armour . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 1501 1020 Hull Street Baltimore, MD 21403 (888) 4 ARMOUR Mike Gable mgable@underarmour.com Performance apparel, socks & accessories

Victory Custom Athletic . 1219 & 1221 9006 Owensmouth Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91304 (800) 959-3566 Ron Mouzis ronrubenstein@victory-la.com Uniforms, jackets, caps & undergarment manufacturer

Twin City Knitting . . . . . . . . . . . 1902 104 Rock Barn Road NE PO Box 1179 Conover, NC 28613 (800) 438-6884 Francis Davis fbdavis@charterinternet.com Athletic socks, caps, belts, wrist/ headbands & knit hats

United States Specialty Sports Association . . . . . . . . . . 209 611 Line Drive Kissimmee, FL 34744 (800) 741-3014 Don DeDonatis usssadd@aol.com Multi-sport organization

VPI Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 613 8410 Wolf Lake Drive, #106 Memphis, TN 38133 (800) 244-4457 www.vpisports.com Chris Bawcum chris@vpisports.com VPI is a top supplier of batting tunnels, roll-away cages, protective screens, field equipment, and custom netting, as well as many other baseball products. See ad on inside front cover

Union City Greyhounds, Inc. . . . 1500 624 E. Reelfoot Avenue Union City, TN 38261 (731) 885-8838 Stephen C. Crockett crockett71@hotmail.com Summer collegiate baseball team

USA Baseball . . . . . . . . .1006 & 1008 403 Blackwell Street Durham, NC 27701 (919) 474-8721 David Perkins info@usabaseball.com National baseball teams

West Coach Netting, Inc. . . . . . 1616 5075 Flightline Drive Kingman, AZ 86401 (800) 854-5741 Rod Thompson info@westcoastnetting.com Sports netting *West Coast Collegiate Baseball League . . . Tables 14 & 15 610 N. Mission Street, #C-3 Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 888-WEST Dan Segel, President wccbl@wccbl.com Summer collegiate baseball league WeatherBeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1914 28043 FM 1485 East New Caney, TX 77357 (888) 546-4641 Tony Switalski tswitalski@coloradolining.com Athletic field covers Western Athletic Supply Co. . . . 1805 850 Marlborough Riverside, CA 92517 (800) 624-6637 Jack Lenertz Baseball equipment

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS Western Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . 228 Yellowstone Hill Miles City, MT 59301 (800) 488-3592 www.westernindustries.com Jennifer Simonsen Western 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. See ad on page 28 **Wilson Sporting Goods . . .Bay 719 8700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 11 Chicago, IL 60631 (800) 245-5454 www.wilson.com Jim Hackett ckopkash@wilsonsports.net Wilson has been a trusted name in baseball equipment for decades. The company offers quality products to meet all your teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. World Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909 3400 Airport Avenue, #25 Santa Monica, CA 90405 (800) 496-8687 David Eby wrldsport@aol.com International baseball tours

Worth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 505 510 Maryville University Drive, Ste 110 St. Louis, MO 63141 (800) 729-7770 Mark Kraemer mkraemer@rawlings.com Spring hardgoods & apparel WSI Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1725 2767 Highway 55 Eagan, MN 55121 (800) 783-4476 www.wsisports.com Joel Wiens joel@wsisports.com WSI Sports is an international leader in innovative undergear and performance apparel for football, baseball, hockey, and many other sports. The company offers American-made products to fit a wide range of budgets, all with fast delivery. See ad on page 30

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Wyndham Hotel Group . . . . . . . . 208 8547 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite J-135 Greenwood Village, CO 80112 (877) 783-1490 Erik Sabato team.lodging@cendant.com Hotel provider

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY Accelerated Baseball Technologies, Inc. 920-748-6599 WWW.ACCELERATEDBASEBALL.COM The Flame Thrower training machine from Accelerated Baseball Technologies helps batters enhance their ball-tracking skills and develop quality swing repetition for more solid contact. By using tennis 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 currently being used by youth, collegiate, and professional softball teams around the country. Circle No. 500 Aer-Flo, Inc. 800-823-7356 WWW.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 sacrifice 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 traffic. The Bunt Zone (patents pending) provides maximum turf protection while improving team bunting skills. Ground staples are included. Call Aer-Flo® tollfree or go online to learn more. Circle No. 501 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, waterproof 14-ounce vinyl-polyester fabric is treated for UV and mildew. The tarps Circle No. 123

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now feature a three-year factory warranty. They are patented, and other U.S. patents are pending. Circle No. 502 ATUUM 800-538-6428 WWW.ATUUM.COM The ATUUM True Swing develops muscle 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. Circle No. 503 Beacon Athletics 800-747-5985 WWW.BEACONATHLETICS.COM The Tensioned Batting Cage by Beacon Athletics is designed for indoor or outdoor 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. Circle No. 504 BetterBaseball 800-997-4233 WWW.BETTERBASEBALL.COM BetterBaseball is a total baseball supply house, specializing in nets and batting cages that are custom-cut to any size you want. The company pro-

PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY 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. Circle No. 505 Want to save even more on great products at the Betterbaseball.com Web site? Try the new Easy Auction feature. Each item up for bid is described in detail and a product image is shown. Get fantastic 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. Circle No. 506 Zingbat 866-ZINGBAT WWW.ZINGBAT.COM Zingbat™ offers the Trainer Series product line. This economically priced

version of the regular Pro Series Zingbat is ideal for youth players. 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 requirements. Call today for a free instructional CD or video. Circle No. 507 Challenger Industries, Inc. 800-334-8873 WWW.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 forgiving playing surface that will withstand the most intense traffic. Circle No. 508 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. Circle No. 509

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break down into fine particles. Game-On is manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio, and is available in bags or in bulk. Circle No. 510

Game-On is a sports field soil conditioner that provides excellent turf results without breaking the team’s budget. It’s a lightweight, expandedshale product that absorbs over 20 percent of its weight in water. Game-On is more durable than clay and does not

Game-On Red is an infield topdressing with a brick-red color that gives your field a finishing touch for that Major League look. This topdressing gives balls a more consistent bounce while the deep red color allows infielders to see

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the ball more easily. Game-On Red is available in bags or in bulk. Circle No. 511 Earth & Turf Co. 888-693-2638 WWW.EARTHANDTURF.COM The one-pass design of the Earth & Turf Linear Aerator completely changes the way aeration is performed. Soil and thatch restriction are permanently modified, and maximum modification 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. Circle No. 512 Fastec Imaging 858-592-2342 WWW.FASTECIMAGING.COM

1224 Riverbend Road P.O. Box 2727 Dalton, GA 30722-2727 Phone: 706-278-7707 Toll Free: 1-800-334-8873 Fax: 706-278-3432 www.challengerind.com Challenger Industries has the most durable, popular, and affordinfo@challengerind.com

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 Àelds. We have the products, experience, and staff to handle any need that you may have. For samples, brochures, or more information, please contact us. ABCA Booth No. 720

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Fastec Imaging manufactures affordable handheld point-and-shoot highspeed cameras for sports and industrial applications. Fastec cameras allow coaches, athletic trainers, 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. Circle No. 513 Fastec offers the new MiDAS Express software from Xcitex for controlling, synchronizing, and automating the company’s point-and-shoot digital video cameras. Highspeed sports activities can be recorded on

PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY command with variable trigger settings and saved in standard file formats such as .AVI, .TIFF, and .JPEG. On-screen features include velocity and distance measurements. Users can easily upgrade to MiDAS 4.0 Standard or Full versions for more sophisticated analysis. Circle No. 514 Swing Speed Radar™ 888-542-9246 WWW.SWINGSPEEDRADAR.COM

Hitting Is A Guess 661-609-0105 WWW.HITTINGISAGUESS.COM The Downright Filthy Pitching Series is an intensive study of pitch velocity and how location 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 sequencing 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 features) or as hard copies. Circle No. 517

The new Swing Speed Radar™ from Sports Sensors is a small, inexpensive 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 distance and quickness, and bat control for consistent ball contact. The Swing Speed Radar provides real-time velocity feedback that assists players, coaches, and instructors in measuring per formance improvement and troubleshooting swing mechanics. Circle No. 515 Glove Radar® 888-542-9246 WWW.GLOVERADAR.COM The Glove Radar® is a small, inexpensive, and 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 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. Circle No. 516 Circle No. 126 COACHING MANAGEMENT

PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY outperform the competition’s flexiblehandle designs. Now, the company has taken stiff-handle technology to a

Hoosier Bat Co. 800-228-3787 WWW.HOOSIERBAT.COM Hoosier Bat Co. makes all-ash bats used by many Major League and minor league players. The company’s patented threepiece 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 standards. Circle No. 518 Louisville Slugger 502-588-7350 WWW.SLUGGER.COM In championship after championship, Louisville Slugger’s stiff-handle bats

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. Circle No. 519 The TPX Bionic Pulse catcher’s chest protector from Louisville Slugger is ultra-lightweight and great at absorbing shock. This ergonomic protector features advanced dimple padding, innovative removable suspension floaters, an overthe-shoulder harness, and removable shoulder guards. Circle No. 520

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M.A.S.A. Inc. 800-264-4519 WWW.MASA.COM WWW.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 create 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. Circle No. 521

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY Markwort Sporting Goods 800-937-4824 WWW.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 baseball, 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. Circle No. 522 Master Pitching Machine, Inc. 800-878-8228 WWW.MASTERPITCH.COM The Iron Mike pitching machine features 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 capability makes the Iron Mike the preferred pitching machine of professional and amateur players and coaches. All machines are self-feeding, include a remote control, and carry a manufacturer’s warranty. Circle No. 523 Memphis Net & Twine Co., Inc. 800-238-6380 WWW.MEMPHISNET.NET Memphis Net & Twine makes its products in the United States, offering batting cages and backstops to meet customers’ exact specifications. The company also fabricates custom windscreens out of vinylcoated polyester in 11 different colors. These windscreens can be made to any height or width. Memphis Net & Twine

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also sells benches, stadium bleachers, and tip-n-roll bleachers. Circle No. 524 Pro’s Choice 800-648-1166 WWW.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 footing 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. Circle No. 525

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

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. Circle No. 527

Grand Slam Pitching Machine 800-GRAND-SLAM WWW.AGRANDSLAM.COM Grand Slam is one of the most effective pitching machines for working batters’ hand-eye coordination. Its self-feeding reservoir holds over 60 golf ball-sized Wiffle® balls and allows batters to take 50 swings in five minutes. Each pitch is guaranteed to hit the strike zone. It’s ideal for indoor training or outdoor use—all you need is 16 to 20 feet of free space. Forty-eight balls and a lifetime warranty are included. Circle No. 529

On Deck Sports 877-227-4824 WWW.ONDECKSPORTS.COM gives your field the look of a professional ballpark. The small, uniformly sized granules make it the perfect topdressing to keep your infield smooth, safe, and resilient. For winning fields season after season, use what the pros use— choose Pro’s Choice Select. Circle No. 526

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 specializes in the design and outfitting 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

Old Hickory Bat Co. 866-PRO-BATS WWW.OLDHICKORYBATS.COM Old Hickory Bat Co. produces top-quality bats cut from professional-grade maple and ash. Old Hickory uses a unique “boning” process to ensure that its products

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY training bats on the market. Batters can improve hand-eye coordination, increase bat speed, build muscle memory, and isolate the batâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweet spot. Swift Stik can be used with WiffleÂŽ, tennis, 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 Stikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site to see how it gets fast results. Circle No. 530 Power Systems 800-321-6975 WWW.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 adjustable by simply adding or removing individual weighted sand bags. Get the ultimate workout without compromising 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 VelcroÂŽ straps secure it in place. Circle No. 531

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. Circle No. 532

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 package includes the necessary equipment to develop the speed, agility, and explosiveness needed to excel in these very competitive sports. The program includes a Pro

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 permanentinlaid lines mean little to no maintenance and an extended playing season. Do it right the first time, every time. Circle No. 533

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY Red Diamond™ by Moltan 800-264-5826 WWW.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. Uniformsized nuggets are the result of modifying 100percent natural clay through an innovative manufacturing process. This packing clay provides safe, resilient pitcher’s mounds, landing areas, and batter’s boxes for every level of baseball. The nuggets may also be used in new construction, renovation projects, and daily repairs. Circle No. 534 For baseball and softball fields at every level, from youth to the professional leagues, Red Diamond™ CC Conditioner® and Drying Agent® provide a safe, professional, and playable

skinned infield surface. The Quantum Turf Technologies® manufacturing process transforms a unique blend of 100percent natural clay into highquality, professionally sized calcined clay conditioners. These conditioners are used throughout the sports turf industry for the daily maintenance of skinned infield surfaces, and may also be used in new construction and major renovation projects. Circle No. 535 Russell Athletic 678-742-8750 WWW.RUSSELLATHLETICTEAMSPORTS.COM NXT Compression by Russell Athletic is a revolutionar y line of apparel featuring ventilator technology to accelerate 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 breathability 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. Circle No. 536 Russell Athletic has introduced 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 performance 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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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY Clemson University, and Georgia Tech. A roomy fit and relaxed pro cut allow better freedom of movement without sacrificing quality and durability. Circle No. 537 Seating Services, Inc. 800-552-9470 WWW.SEATINGSERVICES.COM When Huron High School in Ohio wanted to convert its bleachers into grandstands 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 excellent 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. Circle No. 538 SPI Nets, Inc. 866-243-6387 WWW.SPINETS.NET SPI Nets’ full-service net building facility 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 barrier 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. Circle No. 539

Sports Attack 800-717-4251 WWW.SPORTSATTACK.COM The Hack Attack baseball pitching machine’s exclusive visual arm-action design signals batters to stride, showing them the angle of release. This provides a lifelike sense of timing and location. 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, breaking 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 popups, and more. Circle No. 540

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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 threewheel design that allows hitters to experience a livearm sense of timing and location. Pitches, including curveballs, sliders, right- and left-handed breakers, and more, can be quickly dialed up using the threespeed knobs. Lightweight and extremely portable, the new Junior Hack Attack can help develop your players into the pros they want to be. Circle No. 541

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. Circle No. 542

The Batting Tutor by Sports Tutor is the pitching machine built for true portability. The Batting Tutor comes in battery-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 without access to on-field electricity. It’s also ideal for youth team practices. Batting Tutor models start at $1,495. Circle No. 543 DiamondTurf WWW.DIAMONDTURF.NET Supreme DiamondTurf 36 is designed to withstand pivoting steel spikes for optimum performance and outstanding durability. Its monofilament polypropylene surface is ideal for baseball and softball because it has no pile direction, result-

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY 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 eightyear warranty and is available through Collegiate Pacific (888-566-8966, booth 801)), Tomark Sports (800-959-1844, booth 1106), and VPI Sports (800-2444457, plaza 613). Circle No. 544 Stabilizer Solutions, Inc. 800-336-2468 WWW.STABILIZERSOLUTIONS.COM HilltopperÂŽ from Stabilizer Solutions offers a unique combination of long-lasting binders and

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battery handle is available, providing up to 40 hours of use between charges. All Major League Baseball teams use the Stalker Sport. Circle No. 546

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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 company offers fast and convenient delivery. Diamond Proâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 allaround safe and professional infield playing surface for your team. Circle No. 547

The ultra high-performance Stalker Sport radar gun precisely measures the speed of a baseball or softball as it leaves the pitcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand and as it crosses the plate. Radar speeds can differ 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

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M.A.S.A. Products (Fence Guard Lite) . . M.A.S.A. Products (Handozer) . . . . . . Markwort Sporting Goods . . . . . . . Master Pitching Machine . . . . . . . . Memphis Net & Twine Co. . . . . . . . Old Hickory Bats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On Deck Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Partac/Beam Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Systems (Power Program) . . . . . Power Systems (VersaStep hurdles) . . . Power Systems (Weighted Vest) . . . . . Pro’s Choice (Pro Red topdressing) . . . . Pro’s Choice (Rapid Dry) . . . . . . . . . . . Pro’s Choice (Select) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ProGrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Diamond (Conditioner/Drying Agent) . . Red Diamond (Packing Clay) . . . . . . . . . . Russell Athletic (Baseball Pants) . . . . . Russell Athletic (Home Run jersey) . . . . Russell Athletic (NXT Compression) . . . Seating Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southern Athletic Fields . . . . . . . . . SPI Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sports Attack (Hack Attack) . . . . . . . . Sports Attack (Junior Hack Attack). . . . Sports Attack (Track Attack) . . . . . . . . Sports Tutor (Batting Tutor). . . . . . . . . Sports Tutor (HomePlate) . . . . . . . . . . Stabilizer Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stalker Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stromgren (329 Ankle Support) . . . . . . Stromgren (Pitcher’s Shirt) . . . . . . . . . . Swift Stik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swing Speed Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . VPI Sports (Big Bubba) . . . . . . . . . . . . VPI Sports (Curveball-Pitching Machine). WSI Sports (HEATR Shirt) . . . . . . . . . . WSI Sports (Ultrajoc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xvest (Don Chu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xvest (Fire Fighters model) . . . . . . . . . . Zingbat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY Vantage Products International 800-244-4457 WWW.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 construction, easy portability, and collapsible design make it the perfect 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 relocation simple. Circle No. 548

Vantage Products has introduced the Titan Curveball-Pitching Machine. The Titan’s urethane pitching wheels eliminate air pressure problems that can occur with standard pitching machines, allowing 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 24hour quick-ship guarantee. Circle No. 549

Western Industries, Inc. 800-488-3592 WWW.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 coloring adds protection, durability, and attractiveness. 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. Circle No. 550

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY ATEC 800-998-ATEC WWW.ATECSPORTS.COM

WSI Sports 651-994-9945 WWW.WSISPORTS.COM

WSI, the Adjustable Cup Pouch is a patent-pending product that offers a perfect fit every time. Circle No. 553

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 breaking ball imaginable at variable speeds. Its center-of-gravity design allows for a full 360degree 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 limited warranty. Circle No. 551

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. Circle No. 552 WSI Sports is now selling the first Ultrajoc catcher’s sliding pant with built-in knee supports. It offers stability and spring. The knee supports have Velcro™ adjustments to ensure a perfect fit. Also from

Southern Athletic Fields 800-837-8062 WWW.MULEMIX.COM Southern Athletic Fields (SAF) specializes in a wide variety of quality products, including infield mixes, mound and packing clays, soil conditioners, calcined clays, drying agents, infield topdressing, warning track materials, and field maintenance accessories. SAF is a one-stop source for athletic field needs. Circle No. 554

American Baseball Coaches Association Phone: (989) 775-3300 Fax: (989) 775-3600 E-mail: abca@abca.org

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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.

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New Products Debuting at the 2007 Convention

BP Zone™ Batting Cage Turf Protector

Aer-Flo® Ballasted Windscreen

Tuff Screens

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.

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 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-treated, 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.

Aer-Flo, Inc. 800-823-7356 WWW.AERFLO.COM Circle No. 555

Aer-Flo, Inc. 800-823-7356 WWW.AERFLO.COM Circle No. 556

Beacon Athletics 800-747-5985 WWW.BEACONATHLETICS.COM Circle No. 557

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.

Bykow Sports, Inc. WWW.MOUNDMENDER.COM Circle No. 558

100SP self-propelled walking topdresser

SportsCam

Earth & Turf Products has introduced its new 100SP self-propelled walking topdresser. 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 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.

Earth & Turf Products, LLC 888-693-2638 WWW.EARTHANDTURF.COM Circle No. 559

Fastec Imaging 858-592-2342 WWW.FASTECIMAGING.COM Circle No. 560 COACHING MANAGEMENT

New Products Debuting at the 2007 Convention

Fence Guard Lite

Pro Red topdressing

VersaStep hurdles

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’s Choice is proud to introduce Pro Red topdressing, the newest player on the company’s all-star roster of sports field products. 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.

For quickness and agility training, the benefits of step hurdles are well known. Power Systems has improved on the traditional step hurdle by increasing durability, stability, and por tability 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. Transpor ting the hurdles is easy because the entire set of six stacks neatly onto the carr ying handle. VersaStep hurdles are available in six- and 12-inch heights, and both sizes have an 18-inch base.

Pro’s Choice 800-648-1166 WWW.PROSCHOICE1.COM Circle No. 562

Power Systems, Inc. 800-321-6975 WWW.POWER-SYSTEMS.COM Circle No. 563

M.A.S.A., Inc. 800-264-4519 WWW.MASA.COM WWW.SPORTSADVANTAGE.COM Circle No. 561

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New Products Debuting at the 2007 Convention

Home Run baseball jersey

Track Attack vision training machine

Strike Out Strippz™

Russell Athletic’s new Home Run baseball jersey is made of a proprietary performance fabric designed to enhance on-field performance. This Dri-Power Ventilator fabric accelerates 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.

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 station 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™ is the world’s first pitching 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.

Russell Athletic 678-742-8750 WWW.RUSSELLATHLETICTEAMSPORTS.COM Circle No. 564

Sports Attack 800-717-4251 WWW.SPORTSATTACK.COM Circle No. 565

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“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 opportunity 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 Reda Athletic Director/Baseball Coach Bloom Township High School, Ill.

Fitterfirst gives pro athletes and athletic trainers the edge with superior balance training equipment.

The Glove Radar is a small, inexpensive, 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.

“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 maintenance. We have always been very happy with the products and services provided by Beacon Athletics.” Paul Klinzing Park Supervisor/City Forester Monroe Parks and Recreation Department, Wis. “Since starting with the Reds in 2001, Beacon Athletics has been extremely beneficial to us, providing excellent products and technical support. The company’s staff has many years of experience dealing with baseball fields at all levels. I never hesitate to recommend the products and expertise of Beacon Athletics to others in the industry.” Doug Gallant Head Groundskeeper Cincinnati Reds

Beacon Athletics 2224 PLEASANT VIEW RD., STE. 6 MIDDLETON, WI 53562 800-747-5985 INFO@BEACONATHLETICS.COM WWW.BEACONATHLETICS.COM

“Operating a world-class training studio requires us to stay on the cutting edge and to continually 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, posture, and overall fitness.” Alex and Sherri McMillan 2006 IDEA Fitness Directors of the Year 2006 ACE Fitness Educators of the Year “It was almost 20 years ago that I purchased our first Pro Fitter to rehabilitate 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 Coordinator San 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 4M6 CANADA 800-FITTER-1 WWW.FITTER1.COM

The rugged 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 measuring 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.

Glove Radar/Sports Sensors, Inc. 11351 EMBASSY DR. CINCINNATI, OH 45240 888-542-9246 FAX: 513-825-8532 ADILZ@CINCI.RR.COM WWW.GLOVERADAR.COM COACHING MANAGEMENT

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

You are no longer limited by handpainted graphics--only by your imagination. 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 installation 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 possible. 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.”

Promats P.O. BOX 508 FORT COLLINS, CO 80522 800-678-6287 FAX: 970-482-7740 INFO@PROMATS.COM WWW.PROMATS.COM

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MORE PRODUCTS AerWay 800-457-8310 WWW.AERWAY.COM AerWay offers a full line of turf aerators in three-point and pull-type configurations. 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 aeration. Visit AerWay online to view all of its turf products. Circle No. 567 Bannerman Ltd. 800-665-2696 WWW.SPORTSTURFMAGIC.COM When player safety comes first, look to Bannerman. The company manufactures groomers that shape, level, and provide maintenance care for baseball diamonds and softball 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-gallon water tank kit with a spray nozzle, and the new highway transport kit. Circle No. 568 Restore your diamond’s luster in 20 minutes 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. Circle No. 569 Digital Scout, Inc. 800-249-1189 WWW.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 tendencies 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. Circle No. 570 Digital Scout, a leading provider of statistics and scouting software, now offers software for eight sports: baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Track action live at the game and print reports immediately afterward. Visit Digital Scout’s Web site to view reports and to get a free trial download in any sport. Circle No. 571 eFundraising.com 866-235-9660 WWW.EFUNDRAISING.COM The quick and easy Scratchcard fundraiser will help your team raise up to 100-percent profit any time of year. Call today to personalize your Scratchcards with your team’s

MORE PRODUCTS name and logo. Small donation amounts from $0 to $2.75 combined with great brand-name coupons for your supporters make this simple fundraiser a real heavy hitter. Pay up front to get free bonus cards, or ask about eFundraising’s no money up front option. Circle No. 572 The Gatorade Co. 800-88-GATOR WWW.GATORADE.COM After years of extensive research, scientists at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute have developed Gatorade Endurance Formula for athletes’ longer, more intense workouts and competitions. Gatorade Endurance Formula is a specialized 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 electrolyte losses become substantial. Circle No. 573 Gatorade Nutrition Shake is a balanced nutritional supplement that’s ideal for use as a high-energy meal replacement, or a pre-event or betweenmeal snack. Gatorade Nutrition Shake contains vitamin C, calcium, and iron, so it’s great for athletes who want to perform at their best and need to supplement their diet with a convenient, balanced, and nutritious product. Gatorade Nutrition Shake is available in two flavors: chocolate and vanilla. Circle No. 574 Heying Co. 712-756-8847 WWW.INFIELD-DRAG.COM

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 compacted surfaces. It saves labor, reduces 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 towing machines, and no tools are needed to make adjustments. The PR72 Pro Groomer is available with a manual or electric lift. Circle No. 575

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

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MORE PRODUCTS Jump Stretch, Inc. 800-344-3539 WWW.JUMPSTRETCH.COM “Don’t Ice that Ankle Sprain!” is the new book by Jump Stretch founder Dick

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. Circle No. 577

Xvest 800-697-5658 WWW.THEXVEST.COM

Stromgren Supports 800-527-1988 WWW.STROMGREN.COM 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 antiquated—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. Circle No. 576 Partac/Beam Clay 800-247-BEAM WWW.BEAMCLAY.COM Partac®/Beam Clay® is a supplier to every Major League Baseball team, over 150 minor league teams, more than 700 colleges, 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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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 support stays cool and dry because of its moisture-wicking material. Circle No. 578 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

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muscle vibration, while the moisturewicking 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. Circle No. 579

“I have found the Xvest to be an excellent tool for providing overloads in plyometrics, strength training, conditioning, and rehabilitation programs. The fit and adaptability are excellent. 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 collegiate 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 Circle No. 580

Xvest has a new weight configuration, and it’s heavy: 84 pounds of heavy. The new Xvest, known as the Fire Fighter model, was developed especially for fire fighters and their rigorous training. It has the same basic design as the original Xvest, but internally it has a new weight configuration that allows for 84 pounds of weight. Because of its ability to adjust weight like the 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. Circle No. 581

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A winning tool. Get instant analysis at the game and press-ready reports and hit charts right after.

Two software programs now available for Baseball.

17 STANDARD STATWARE® REPORTS AND UNLIMITED CUSTOM REPORTS

SCOUTWARE® HIT AND PITCH CHARTS AND UNLIMITED QUERY SYSTEM

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Easy to use Quick data entry Enter data on Palm®, desktop, or laptop Tracks your team AND your opponents Team, player, game, and cumulative stats Real-time stats and hit charts Replaces scorebook Custom hit chart Instant access to at bat summaries

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until 12/31/06

Affordable, time-saving coaching tools since 1995.

Easy to use Quick data entry Tracks your team AND your opponents Track team and player performance Generate detailed hit and pitch charts Reveal tendencies and self-scout Analyze players over multiple seasons/teams Estimate pitch speed with radar simulator Create player profiles for players and recruits

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$199.95 $174.95 plus shipping and handling 30-day money-back guarantee

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