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Vol. XV, No. 12

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Independence Hall

Convention Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 For the first time in 33 years the ABCA Convention will make its way to the Northeast as it heads to Philadelphia, Jan. 3-6. Highlights of the convention will include three new members being inducted in the ABCA Hall of Fame as well as presentations of the Lefty Gomez Award, Assistant Coach of the Year Award, and Honors Awards.

Clinic Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 This year’s list of clinic speakers includes NCAA Division I champion coach Pat Casey, retired University of Arizona coach Jerry Kindall, and New York Mets pitching coach Rick Peterson.

Advertisers Directory. . . . . . . 42 More Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Web News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ABCA Registration Form . . 51

List of Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 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.

On the Cover: Ed Cheff led Lewis-Clark State College to its 15th NAIA championship in 2007, and will be one of the clinic speakers at the 2008 ABCA Convention in Philadelphia.

New Products Debuting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Check out some of the hot new products making their debut in Philadelphia.

Photos courtesy of Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Philadelphia Skyline: Jim McWilliams; Independence Hall: Edward Savaria Jr.

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ABCA Annual Convention Comes To

Philly

The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown and the Pennsylvania Convention Center will host the 63rd ABCA Convention, Jan. 3-6 with more than 4,000 baseball coaches expected to attend.

Committee and divisional meetings, as well as exhibits, officially open the convention on Thursday, Jan. 3.

career record stands at 905-573-3 for a .612 winning percentage, which is 46th on the active winning percentage list. His 905 wins are 15th on the active NCAA Division I list and his 409 conference wins top the Big Ten charts.

Clinic sessions begin on Friday, Jan. 4.

Second Vice-President Pat McMahon of the University of Florida has arranged a great schedule of speakers including Pat Casey, Oregon State University; Ed Cheff, Lewis-Clark State College; Tim Corbin, Vanderbilt University; Mark Johnson, Sam Houston State, Jerry Kindall, University of Arizona (retired); and Pat Murphy, Arizona State University.

In the exhibit hall, more than 300 companies are expected to display stateof-the-art equipment including new coaching aids, apparel, and 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. 4, at 6:30 p.m. and the Honors Luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 12:15 p.m.

Three Coaches Join Hall of Fame in 2008 The American Baseball Coaches Association welcomes three more coaches into its Hall of Fame as the Class of 2008. The inductees are John Anderson, University of Minnesota; Irish O’Reilly, Lewis University; and Warren Turner, Missouri Southern State University. These coaches officially join 228 other amateur baseball greats in the ABCA Hall of Fame during the Hall of Fame and Coach of the Year Banquet on Friday, Jan. 4. Biographies of the three inductees follow: Since the age of 26, John Anderson has been the Head Coach at the University of Minnesota. In the 26 seasons since, he’s become the all-time wins leader in both school and Big Ten history. His

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John Anderson

Anderson has also led the Golden Gophers to eight Big Ten Tournament championships, the most in conference history; eight Big Ten regularseason titles, and 14 NCAA tournament appearances.

The Golden Gophers have had 15 AllAmericans, 235 Minnesota Scholar Athletes, and 124 Big Ten All-Academic Athletes. In addition, 76 players have gone to play baseball professionally. Anderson has also had 50 players named FirstTeam All-Big Ten since he has been with the program. He started Minnesota’s ProAlumni Game, which has been in existence for 16 years and started the Dairy Queen Classic at the Metrodome, which has featured some of the best teams in the nation over the past 23 years.

Anderson has had a winning record in all 26 seasons at Minnesota extending the Golden Gophers’ streak to 45 straight winning seasons. He has produced seven 40-win seasons for Minnesota, including a school-record 46 wins in 1999.

Anderson was a student manager in 1977 during the Golden Gophers last run to the College World Series. He was the team’s MVP on a squad that included future Hall of Famer Paul Molitor. Anderson was a Graduate Assistant in the program in 1978, an assistant coach from 1979-81, and took over as the head coach in the fall of 1981.

Beyond his service at the University, Anderson served as the Head Coach for Team USA in 1993 and led the team to a 30-16 record during its summer tour, including a silver medal in the Intercontinental Cup in Parna, Italy. At the time, it was the USA’s highest finish in that event since 1988. Team USA also went 8-1 in the World Championship that year. He was also an assistant coach for Team USA in 1989-90.

With his induction into the Hall of Fame, Anderson becomes the third Golden Gophers coach to receive the honor, joining Dick Siebert and Frank McCormick. Minnesota is one of only seven Division I programs in the nation to have three or more coaches in the ABCA Hall of Fame.

Anderson and his wife Jan, of 14 years, are the parents of a 12-year old daughter, Erin Elizabeth.

Leaving as the dean of Great Lakes Valley Conference baseball coaches, Irish O’Reilly spent 38 years in coaching, including the past 29 seasons as Head Coach at Lewis University, before retiring this summer. He has remained at the school, however, as associate director of development for athletics.

In 38 years as a head coach at the college, junior college, and high school levels, O’Reilly compiled a 1246916-8 record, which translates into a Irish O’Reilly .576 winning percentage.

With a 29-year Lewis record of 982771-8 (.560), he ranks eighth in victories among all coaches in NCAA Division II history and was sixth in victories among active Division II coaches.

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ABCA CONVENTION PREVIEW All but eight of O’Reilly’s teams have enjoyed winning seasons, and 23 of his teams reached NAIA or NCAA postseason play. His Lewis teams averaged 34 victories per season.

The Flyers established themselves as one of the nation’s perennial Division II powers during the early years of O’Reilly’s tenure. Lewis has placed among the top five at the NCAA Division II Championship five times, including third place in 1988, 1990, and 1994, and has won six Great Lakes Valley Conference titles.

O’Reilly coached Lewis to an NAIA national runner-up finish in 1980 when the Flyers won a school-record 61 games. He was named NAIA Area Coach of the Year.

O’Reilly often has been recognized for his team’s success. He earned his sixth GLVC Coach of the Year honor in 1994 (he also won the award in 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, and 1992) and was named North Central Region Coach of the Year that season, the fifth time he has been voted top coach in the region.

Before arriving at Lewis in 1978, O’Reilly served four years as head baseball coach and director of athletics at Kankakee Community College. He amassed a 130-66 record and guided the 1974 team to seventh place at the NJCAA Tournament. O’Reilly previously had compiled a 134-79 ledger in five seasons at his high school alma mater, Bishop McNamara (formerly St. Patrick Central).

A 1967 Illinois State University graduate, O’Reilly was a four-year starting pitcher for the Redbirds. He co-captained the 1966 team, and his 10-3 mound record that year helped lead ISU to a 28-4 mark. O’Reilly finished his collegiate career ranked second on the school’s career strikeouts list with 286.

Following graduation, O’Reilly signed with the Boston Red Sox and played three seasons in the minor leagues. He was inducted into the Illinois State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1983, the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1988, and the Bishop McNamara High School Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2000.

O’Reilly conceived the idea for the ABCA’s free clinic held annually in conjunction with the Division II Championship in Montgomery, Ala. The “Clinic of Champions” serves 600 participants every year at the national tournament.

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An ABCA member for 38 years, O’Reilly served as the organization’s president in 2005 and is chairman of the Division II All-America committee. He served nine years on the NCAA Division II National Baseball Championship Committee.

O’Reilly served 12 years as an elected village trustee in Manteno, Ill., overseeing the parks and recreation commission and golf commission. He is president of “Save Our Golf Course, Inc.,” a nonprofit corporation formed to manage and run the Village of Manteno golf course. He also serves as a consultant to the Manteno Education Foundation he helped form in 1998, and he served four years on the Bishop McNamara High School Board.

O’Reilly and his wife, Patricia, have been married for 37 years and have three daughters—Tricia Dotson, Jennifer, and Karissa Fletcher.

For more than 40 years, the name Warren Turner has been linked with baseball in Southwest Missouri. In 1976, after 11 years of coaching baseball, football, and basketball in high school, Turner was named head baseball coach at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Mo. After two years at the Warren Turner helm, he took his team to the NAIA World Series. The Lions finished second, and Turner was named National Coach of the Year.

Before retiring after the 2007 season, he led his teams to four more trips to the World Series, twice in the NAIA World Series and twice to the NCAA Division II World Series. In 1990, Missouri Southern joined the NCAA ranks, and during the 2005 season, Turner’s team handed him his 800th victory.

He led the team to Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association South Division championships in 1990, 1991, and 1992, and MIAA titles in 1991, and 1992. His teams have advanced to the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament four times, finishing first in 1990 and 1991, third in 1990, and fourth in 2001. The 1991 team finished second at NCAA Division II World Series.

For his efforts, Turner has been named conference Coach of the Year three times (CSIC in 1986 and MIAA in 1991 and 1992). He was NCAA Division II Regional Coach of the Year in 1991 and 1992; NAIA District 16 Coach of the Year in 1978, 1985, 1986, and 1987; NAIA Area IV Coach of the Year in 1978, 1986, and 1987; and NAIA National Coach of the Year in 1978.

He was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in January 2004.

He has been a member of ABCA, NAIA, and NCAA committees and served as chairman of the rankings committee for his area. He has been inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame, the Missouri Southern State University Hall of Fame, and the Joplin Sports Hall of Fame.

During his tenure at Southern, Turner also earned the rank of Professor, received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, and was named a March of Dimes Man of the Year.

His dedication and service to baseball has earned him the Lifetime Achieve-

2007 ABCA Coaches of the Year NCAA Division I: Pat Casey, Oregon State University NCAA Division II: Joe Urso, University of Tampa NCAA Division III: Neil Ioviero, Kean University NAIA: Sam Riggleman, Spring Arbor University NJCAA Division I: Jeff Johnson, Chipola Junior College NJCAA Division II: Clint Culbertson, Metro CC-Longview NJCAA Division III: Jon Groth, Tyler Junior College High School Division I: Larry Turner, Owasso (Okla.) High School High School Division II: Mike Sheppard, Seton Hall Prep, West Orange, N.J. High School Division III: Dave Klontz, Heath (Ohio) High School

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Turner has also enjoyed a long relationship with USA Baseball. He was a member of several Olympic Festival task forces and served as general manager of the Junior Olympic Baseball Team for many years. He has also traveled with the USA Senior Team and has represented Missouri Southern and USA Baseball on athletic fields in Mexico, Nicaragua, Sicily, Italy, Taiwan, Brazil, Canada, England, Japan, and Cuba. In 2005, he was named to the technical commission of the International Baseball Association, and he assisted with the World Games in Taiwan.

In addition to his leadership in baseball, Turner is involved in many civic events.

He and his teams have been volunteers for Kiwanis apple delivery, Children’s Miracle Network, United Way, Chamber of Commerce projects, Missouri High School Christian Association, NALA, and Special Olympics. Turner is also a motivational speaker for civic, business, athletic, and youth leadership conferences. He has been recognized for his work by Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Missouri, Little League of Missouri and Kansas, American Cancer Society, and Kiwanis International.

A native of Joplin, Turner earned a bachelor of arts degree in education from Pittsburg State University in 1965, and a master of science degree in physical education from Pittsburg State in 1970. He and his wife, Gloria, have two daughters, Erin and Tosha, and four grandchildren.

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Wally Kincaid 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 sigWally Kincaid nificantly to the game of baseball locally, nationally, and internationally. This year’s recipient is Wally Kincaid, former Head Coach at Cerritos College.

Kincaid’s story began in the late 1950’s when the Cerritos College campus was being built and athletics was a way to bring students to the school. One of the sports was baseball. But who would be the best hire for the position? The choice was Kincaid, a local product who attended Downey High and Whittier College.

Kincaid took over the brand new Falcon program in 1958 and by the time he was done after 22 years (1958-77, 1979-80) of leading the program, he led the school to six California State Championships, 15 conference championships, six Southern California Championships and one Northern California Championship. He posted a career 678163 record for an .803 winning percentage and led his teams to an incredible 60-game winning streak that spanned three seasons (1965-67).

In Kincaid’s first season, he led an allfreshman team to a 14-14 record. By the next season, he guided them to the Western State Conference championship, and by 1966, they became the first and only community college team to go undefeated, as they went 40-0 and won the state championship. It was the first of a record six state titles, more than any other school to this day.

However, it was more than wins and losses that helped define the legend of Wally Kincaid. During his tenure, Kincaid sent over 150 of his student-athletes into professional baseball, while even more than

that went on to be coaches at all different levels. Several of his more notable players who went on to coach include George Horton (who recently was named the head coach at the University of Oregon, and won a College World Series at Cal State Fullerton); Mike Weathers (Cal State Long Beach); Dave Snow (former head coach at Cal State Long Beach); Don Sneddon (the all-time leader in community college wins at Santa Ana College); Ken Gaylord (Cerritos College); Dave Serrano (UC Irvine); and Bob Apodaca, who is currently the pitching coach for the Colorado Rockies.

Even after he retired from coaching with Cerritos College, Kincaid made himself available to serve as a mentor to his former players, and served as a full-time assistant coach on three College World Series teams at Cal State Long Beach. He also spent time working with Cal State Fullerton and Santa Ana College.

Cerritos College went on to bestow Kincaid its highest honor when they named their baseball stadium Kincaid Field in 1990. Other honors followed, and in the spring of 2000, Collegiate Baseball named Kincaid the National Community College Baseball Coach of the Century.

Even today, Kincaid is considered by many to be the dean of Southern California baseball and patriarch to a long line of successful coaches and players who turned pro. He is widely considered the best coach in the history of community college baseball and the way he taught the game is still being played today.

He has been married 57 years to Mona and has five adult children.

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 deserving individuals receiving awards.

Dale Petroskey will be receiving the Honor Award. Petroskey is the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. He became the Hall’s fifth president in 1999 and oversees the shrine dedicated to preserving baseball history and telling the story of its role in American culture.

Any ABCA member may nominate an individual for the Honor Award. The Nominating/Awards Committee then reviews the nominations and selects an

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ABCA CONVENTION PREVIEW individual or two to receive this award. A few of the past recipients include former President George Bush, John Grisham, Dick Enberg, Sparky Anderson, Sandy Alderson, Cal Ripken Jr., Terry Francona, Michael Josephson, Bruce Brown, Joe Garagiola, Jr., and former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert.

Three other outstanding individuals will receive the ABCA Meritorious Service Award at the luncheon. They are: Steve Keener, President and CEO of Little League Baseball; Mike Thompson, Vice President of Rawlings Sporting Goods; and the late Ron Tellefsen of Babe Ruth League Baseball. Mr. Tellefsen’s son, Steven will be accepting on behalf of the family.

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

Army’s Hamburg Named Top Assistant Fritz Hamburg, of the United States Military Academy, has been selected as the ABCA/Baseball America Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach Hamburg is in his eighth year as Army’s associate head coach.

Hamburg’s responsibilities include the handling of pitchers and catchers as well as recruiting responsibilities. The Fritz Hamburg Black Knights won back-to-back Patriot League Championships in 2005 and 2006 with one of the nation’s top pitching staffs.

Hamburg is a 1989 graduate of Ithaca College and spent four years as assistant coach there before joining the Army baseball staff in 2000.

Previous recipients of this outstanding honor are Dean Stotz, Stanford; Tim Corbin, Clemson; Brian O’Connor, Notre Dame; Jim Toman, South Carolina; Jim Lawler, Texas A&M; Dave Serrano, Cal State Fullerton; Bob Wojick, Eastern Connecticut State University; and Mitch Thompson, Baylor.

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2008 ABCA Convention Schedule (as of Nov. 1)

Thursday, Jan. 3 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Registration ABCA committee and divisional meetings

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

ABCA Hall of Fame Veterans

12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

NJCAA Executive Committee

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

ABCA Lefty Gomez

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

ABCA Hall of Fame

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

ABCA Div. I All-America

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

ABCA Div. II All-America

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

ABCA Div. III All-America

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

ABCA H.S. All-America

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

ABCA College Playing Rules

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ABCA H.S. District Chairs

3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

ABCA Editorial

4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

NAIA Business Caucus

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

ABCA H.S. Playing Rules

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

ABCA Research

5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

NAIA Region Meetings

5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

ABCA Div. I, II & III Regional Chairs

6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

ABCA Div. I, II & III Rules

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ABCA NAIA Business Meeting

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ABCA J. C. Business Meeting

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ABCA Youth Business Meeting

7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ABCA Div. I Business Meeting

7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ABCA Div. II Business Meeting

7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ABCA Div. III Business Meeting

9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ABCA Clinic Committee

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Exhibits

Friday, Jan. 4 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

8:15 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

12:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Registration Clinics Exhibits Spouses breakfast College Summer Leagues NAIA Rawlings Luncheon High School breakout session Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year banquet

Saturday, Jan. 5 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – 5:20 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Sunday, Jan. 6 8:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.

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Clinic Speakers & Topics Friday, Jan. 4 8:15–8:25

Welcome & Introduction to Clinic Format

Kent Shelley, Johnson County Community College, ABCA President; Pat McMahon, ABCA Second Vice-President

8:25–8:55

“Building a Championship Program”

Pat Casey, Oregon State University

8:55–9:35

“We DO Make a Difference”

Jerry Kindall, University of Arizona (Retired)

9:35–10:15

“Game Results Defined by Practice”

Tim Corbin, Vanderbilt University

10:15–10:55 “Developing the Infielder”

Dennis Rogers, Riverside Community College; Andy Rojo, Long Beach State University

10:55–1:35

Steve Peterson, Middle Tennessee State University

“Building the Complete Catcher”

11:35–12:15 “Developing Arm Strength—In & Out of Season”

Jim Case, Jacksonville State University

1:30–2:10

“Managing Yourself: Necessary Skills for Sustained Optimal Performance”

John Anderson & Dr. Rick Aberman, University of Minnesota

2:10–2:50

“Louisville Base Running”

Dan McDonnell, University of Louisville

2:50–3:30

“Attacking the Running Game”

Gary Henderson, University of Kentucky

3:30–4:10

“Offensive Game Strategy—Creating a First & Third Offense”

Mike Martin, Florida State University

4:10–4:50

“C. F. L. Hitting”

Ernie Rosseau, Brevard Community College

High School Coaches Breakout Session 12:35–1:05

“Let’s Analyze the High School Swing”

Marc Johnson, Cherry Creek H.S. (Colo.)

1:05–1:35

“Teach Your Pitchers How to Avoid the Big Inning”

Don Freeman, Hillsboro H.S. (Wash.)

1:35–2:15

“Coaching Problems, Issues & Solutions at the H.S. Level”

Paul Niggebrugge, Be the Best Athlete Academy (Del.); Dennis Barth, Gloucester Catholic H.S. (N.J.); Dan Griesbaum, Grosse Pointe South H.S. (Mich.); John Lowery, Winchester Royals

2:15–2:45

“Pitcher’s Routine”

Ray Korn, Elizabeth H.S. (N.J.)

Saturday, Jan. 5 8:30–9:10

“Complete the Double Play”

Mark Johnson, Sam Houston State

9:10–9:50

“Catching—Progression of Blocking Drills, Throwing and Plays at the Plate”

Jack Hacker, Reedley College

9:50–10:30

“Play It Live”

Ed Blankmeyer, St. John’s University

10:30–11:10 “Game-Day Pitching Routines”

Derek Johnson, Vanderbilt University

11:10–11:50 “Thoughts on the Methodology of Teaching Baseball Skills”

Ed Cheff, Lewis-Clark State College

2:00–2:40

“Coaching—The Greatest Profession Known to Mankind”

Pat Murphy, Arizona State University

2:40–3:20

“Completing the Defense: First Base Play & Drills”

Tommy Raffo, Mississippi State University

3:20–4:00

“Developing the ‘Consistent’ Throwing Outfielder”

Bill Currier, University of Vermont

4:00–4:40

“Practice Development & Planning”

Ken Knutson, University of Washington

4:40–5:20

“Finding & Fixing Red Flags in a Pitching Delivery”

Rick Peterson, New York Mets

Sunday, Jan. 6 8:30–9:10

“Out-Train Your Sport—The Great Ones Do”

Dana Cavalea, New York Yankees

9:10–9:50

“Hitting Drills to Build Your Swing”

Jim Page, Millsaps College

9:50–10:30

“Getting the Most Out of Your Indoor Practice”

Dean Ehehalt, Monmouth University

10:30–11:10 “How to Cause a Defensive Meltdown With the Short Game” Nick Mingione, Western Carolina University

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2008 Annual Convention List of Exhibitors The following companies are exhibiting at the ABCA Convention (as of Nov. 2, 2007). Company names are followed by their booth numbers at the convention. * Indicates new exhibitor. ** Indicates corporate sponsor. *3N2 Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 111 Atlantic Annex Point, Suite 1 Maitland, FL 32751 (877) 362-1440 Marty Graham mgraham@3n2sports.com Footwear & performance apparel *A-Bat by Superior Bat Company . . . . . . . . . . . 122 118 E. First Street, P. O. Box 3331 Jamestown, NY 14701 (716) 664-6501 Steve Trapani grace@promaplebats.com Maple baseball bats A.K.H. Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 118 5433 Willow Bridge Lane Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 (888) 406-4347 www.hplate.com Bill Rathbun jwrathbun@hplate.com AKH Sports, maker of the Measuring Plate portable bullpen, is a small, family-owned sporting goods manufacturing company located in Raleigh, N.C. See ad on page 40 Action Sports Media . . . . . . . 648 4380 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 540 Portland, OR 97239 (888) 276-0078 John Jackson john.jackson@sounddirector.com Sound Director audio software Adams USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1010 610 S. Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (800) 251-6857 Gary Montgomery Baseball equipment adidas America . . . . . . . . . . . 928 5055 N. Greenley Avenue Portland, OR 97217 (971) 234-2994 Matt Gilchrist Jasmin.Ehmann@adidas.com Footwear & apparel Adscreen Group . . . . . . . . . . 401 8010 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 68114-5332 (877) 393-5111 Johnny Graves steve@adscreengroup.com Adscreen banners & field products Aer-Flo, Inc. . . . . . . . . .338 & 340 4455 18th Street East Bradenton, FL 34203 (800) 823-7356 www.aerflo.com Jeff Mondor betsyh@aerflo.com Aer-Flo® is the manufacturer of Wind-Weighted™ baseball tarps, Bunt Zone™ infield protectors, and Aer-Flo windscreens. These products are patented or patent-pending.

See ads on pages 7 & 23

Akadema, Inc. . . .100, 102 & 104 317 Midland Avenue Garfield, NJ 07026 (973) 772-7669 Kris Totten lawrence@akademapro.com Gloves, bats, spikes, batting gloves & apparel Alaska Baseball League . . . . . 341 11335 E. Equestrian Street Palmer, AK 99645 (907) 745-6401 Pete Christopher gmminers@gci.net Summer collegiate baseball league All-Star Sporting Goods . . . . 354 P.O. Box 1356 Shirley, MA 01464 800-777-3810 www.all-starsports.com customerservice@all-starsports.com All-Star has designed innovative, baseball-specific protective equipment, with craftsmanship and engineering that’s been field-proven on the professional diamond for more than 25 years. Those who choose, choose All-Star.

See ad on page 10 American Baseball Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 2660 10th Ave. South, Suite 620 Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 558-4235 David Osinski abf@asmi.org Pitching instruction American Legion Baseball . . . 236 700 N. Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 630-1214 Jim Quinlan jquinlan@legion.org Youth baseball program Anaconda Sports . . . . .809 & 811 85 Katrine Lane Lake Katrine, NY 12449 (800) 327-0074 John Stote III kog@anacondasports.com Complete line of sporting goods ARC Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 854 5 Production Drive Brookfield, CT 06804 (888) 651-4444 Joe McKenna arcsports@gmail.com Baseball bats ATEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 615 655 Spice Island Drive Sparks, NV 89431 (800) 775-2832 Larry Leukhardt lleukhardt@wilson.com Pitching machines, nets, cages & training equipment

Athletes in Action Baseball . 1000 651 Taylor Drive Xenia, OH 45385 (937) 352-1000 Jason Lester baseball@aia.com Summer collegiate baseball teams *Athletix, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . TBD 300 Industrial Park Road Kosciusko, MS 39090 (740) 964-3292 Teresa Ralston rralston@insight.rr.com Custom baseball Atuum, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 21928 Las Cimas Garden Ridge, TX 78266 (210) 213-7658 Patrick True patricktrue@atuum.com Hitting aid Baden Sports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 416 34114 21st Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 (800) 544-2998 Rusty Trudeau Baseballs & baseball accessories *Ball-n-Strikes . . . . . . . . . . . 1108 732 Crown Ind. Ct., Suite L Chesterfield, MO 63025 (636) 536-0560 Aaron Jaworowski ajaworowski@ballsnstrikes.us Training facility franchise BamBooBat Company . . . . . . 201 3555 Victory Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 698-0775 Thomas M. Verrengia tverrengia@bamboobat.com Baseball bats, bags & accessories Barnstable Bat Company, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . 805 40 Pleasant Pines Avenue Centerville, MA 02632 (888) 549-8046 Tom & Chris Bednark woodbat@comcast.net Wooden baseball bats **Baseball America . . . . . . . . 800 201 W. Main Street, Suite 201 Durham, NC 27701 (800) 845-2726 Lee Folger leefolger@baseballamerica.com Publishing/media company Baseball Express .835, 837 & 839 933 E. Nakoma, Suite 120 San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 348-7000 Mark Patterson joey.squilla@baseballexpress.com Baseball equipment & uniforms

Baseball Factory . . . . . . .Bay 715 9176 Red Branch Road, Suite M Columbia, MD 21045 (800) 641-4487 John Perko info@baseballfactory.com Player development & college placement Baseball Heaven Sports Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 350 Sills Road Yaphank, NY 11980 (631) 205-5109 Lou Volpe info@baseballheavenli.com Tournament facility BaseballWebTV/ Skillshow, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 947 1201 First Avenue South Suite 333 Seattle, WA 98134 (206) 652-1288 Tom Koerick info@skillshow.com Video Internet services for scouting & recruiting BATCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 627 111 Treeland Circle Syracuse, NY 13219 (877) 462-2826 Pete Birmingham bsitco@aol.com Batting cages & infield batting trainers *Batter Up Industries . . . . . . 112 720 St. Andrews Lane Keller, TX 76248 (888) 797-7964 Ted C. Vidrine tedc@batterupind.com Baseball hitter & pitching aids Beacon Athletics . . . . .708 & 710 2224 Pleasant View Road, Suite 6 Middleton, WI 53562 (800) 747-5985 www.BeaconAthletics.com Benji Brye lizb@beaconathletics.com Beacon Athletics offers field maintenance, facility, and training equipment and supplies to improve the performance of athletes and the fields they play on.

See ad on page 24 BetterBaseball . . . . . . . . . . . 1047 1050 Mt. Paran Road Atlanta, GA 30327 (404) 467-4313 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.

See ad on page 35

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS Big Z Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607 11204 Dover Court Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 373-3253 Steve Zawrotny steve@baseballfit.com The Designated Hitter Pitching Training System (The DH) Bigger Faster Stronger . . . . . 136 843 W. 2400 S. Salt lake City, UT 84119 (800) 628-9737 Robin Jennings rbojak@bfsmail.com Clinics in skill & conditioning *Bishop Family Enterprises/ The Pitching Pad . . . . . . . . 750 1727 Timber Oak San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 232-8392 www.thepitchingpad.com Paige Bishop pbishop@thepitchingpad.com Bishop Family Enterprises manufactures a revolutionary training product called The Pitching Pad. The Pad is a training system designed to make pitchers’ workouts more effective.

See ad on page 32

BMI Sales Group, Inc./ Zingbat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 7750 Archer Road Justice, IL 60458 (866) 946-4228 www.zingbat.com John Ciesar jlask@b-m-i-inc.com Zingbat teaches the batter to stay inside the ball, allowing the ball to be hit harder, more often.

See ad on page 26 Boathouse Sports . . . . . . . . . 309 425 E. Hunting Park Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124 (800) 875-1883 breifsnyder@boathouse.com Athletic apparel—uniforms & outerwear Brett Bros. Sports . . . .901 & 903 9516 E. Montgomery St., Bld. 14 Spokane, WA 99206 (888) 882-8814 Paul Zilm brettbats2@aol.com Full baseball line (equipment) Brown & Company Sports Portraits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1239 404 Stonehenge Circle Rockledge, FL 32955 (321) 617-9977 Joe Brown jjaabrown@cfl.rr.com Photographs & team pictures

BSN Sports/Collegiate Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaza 215 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch, TX 75234 (800) 527-7510 Tom Rafferty & Steve Easterling seasterling@sportsupplygroup.com Baseball equipment BWP Bats, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 80 Womeldorf Lane Brookville, PA 15825 (814) 849-0089 Michael Gregory mike@bwphdws.com Wooden bats C & H Baseball, Inc. . . . . . . . . 510 2215 60th Drive East Bradenton, FL 34203 (800) 248-5192 Torrey Spears danielle@chbaseball.com Netting, field equipment & installation Cages*Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1050 518 Fair Lane Nampa, ID 83686 (866) 475-9148 www.cagesplus.com Robert R. DeCloss brdecloss@cagesplus.com CagesPlus offers portable, affordable, and durable batting cages with L-screens. They work great indoors as an extra hitting station.

A 60-foot cage is priced at $729.

See ad on page 36

*Center Field Uniforms . . . . . 317 1008 Dowitcher Court Rockledge, FL 32955 (321) 693-4165 Mike Hock & Tim Hock timothyhock@yahoo.com Baseball uniforms Central Florida’s Polk County Sports Marketing . . . . . . . . 206 600 N. Broadway, Suite 300 Bartow, FL 33830 (863) 534-2500 Ryan Pickles & Bing Tyus ryan@centralfloridasports.com Sports destination Challenger Industries. . . . . . . 422 1224 Riverbend Road Dalton, GA 30721 (800) 334-8873 x21 David White info@challengerind.com Synthetic turf & baseball mats *Choice Marketing Sportscards . . . . . . . . . . . . 955 369 Turner Industrial Way Aston, PA 19014 (800) 999-2464 Scott R. Smith scott@choicesportscards.com Design, print, package custom trading cards

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS *Chompies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 1044 4100 Sawmill Trace Drive Charlotte, NC 28213 (704) 293-6895 Clarence Sutton & Ben Moser CSutton@gmmh.org Ball retriever *Clear Vision Sports, LLC . . . 934 106 Muskogee Trail Crestview, FL 32536 (850) 398-2030 Jim Sorce brian@clearvisionsports.com Catcher signal marker Clell Wade Coaches Directory 600 701 Main Street Cassville, MO 65625 (877) 386-4840 Karan Wade-Nickle karan@coachesdirectory.com State & national coaches directories *CloseoutBats.com . . . . . . . 1222 140 Woodland Avenue Westwood, NJ 07675 (866) 999-6886 Roy Zitomer RoyZitomer@aol.com Baseball bats *Coach USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1046 160 S. Route 17 N. Paramus, NJ 07652 (800) 877-1888 Jeff Ferreri jeff.ferreri@coachusa.com Motor coach transportation

Coaches Choice . . . . . .301 & 303 465 Reservation Road Marina, CA 93933 (888) 229-5745 Dr. Jim Peterson jpemg@yahoo.com Instructional/motivational books & coaching DVDs Coaching Management . . . . . 315 31 Dutch Mill Road Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 257-6970 x11 Mark Goldberg mg@momentummedia.com Coaching Management publishes three issues per year for high school and college head baseball coaches in the U.S. with targeted editorial, product information, and ads.

Coastal Plain League . . . . . . . 646 4900 Waters Edge Drive, Ste. 201 Raleigh, NC 27606 (919) 852-1960 Pete Bock cristis@coastalplain.com Summer collegiate baseball league Cocoa Expo Sports Center . 1241 500 Friday Road Cocoa, FL 32926 (321) 639-3976 x12 Jeff Biddle athleticdirector@cocoaexpo.com College & high school baseball spring training

Combat Baseball . . . . .754 & 756 5300 Canotek Road, Unit 24 Ottawa, ON Canada K1J 1A4 (866) 904-BATS Don Cooper lindsay@combatbaseball.com Baseball bats Cosby, Gerry & Company, Inc.700 3 Pennsylvania Plaza New York, NY 10001 (877) 563-6464 Michael Cosby gcsmsg@cosbysports.com Travel/equipment bags & protective equipment *Count Me In Corp. . . .949 & 951 411 108th Avenue NE Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 638-9002 Joe Petrucci joe.petrucci@countmein.com Online registration/website services Country Stone-Redfield . . . . . 549 8002 31st Street West Rock Island, IL 61201 (800) 762-5728 Darin Kain darink@countrystone.com Infield conditioner/top dressing, warning track mix

CoverSports USA . . . .321 & 323 5744 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143 (800) 445-6680 Fred Hoge fhoge@coversports.com Field covers, outfield windscreens & wall padding Crossover Symmetry . .905 & 907 2742 Marston Heights Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (719) 502-1200 Duggan Moran info@crossoversymmetry.com Rotator cuff & scapular strengthening system CTG Athletics, LLC . . .105 & 107 2417 Third Avenue, Suite 207 Bronx, NY 10451 (718) 742-2751 Duke Covone duke@verdero.com Baseball bats, cleats & gloves Cutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1006 2650 S. 46th Street, Suite 105 Phoenix, AZ 85034 (800) 821-0231 Gary Bethea gary@cuttersgloves.com High performance sports gloves and grips

Baseball Hot and Cold Weather Pitchers Compression Shirts Stromgren Supports® Pitchers Shirts are a moisture-wicking, compression shirt but with sleeves made from fabric with a much higher level of compression. The technology of these shirts provides the pitcher with a comfortable but a high level of compression to his pitching arm. This scientifically proven concept can help reduce muscle vibration, which can help reduce arm fatigue. This natural process has the potential of allowing a pitcher to throw more accurate pitches during a game. In addition, post game recovery time to the arm and elbow complex may be shortened.

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS D-Bat Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541 17440 Dallas Parkway, Suite 112 Dallas, TX 75287 (888) 398-3393 Cade Griffis dhall@dbatinc.com Wood bats, balls & gloves DAP Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . 420 75 Saint David Way Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 248-8809 Fernando Prieto, David Prieto & Daniel Prieto heatr@comcast.net Heat’r Bat Warmer Dartfish USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 856 3650 Brookside Parkway, Ste. 300 Alpharetta, GA 30022 (888) 655-3850 Kevin Collins Justin.Hanzlik@dartfish.com Video/game analysis software Decker Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 6912 N. 97th Circle Omaha, NE 68122 (800) 431-5128 Brian O’Brien brieno@deckersports.com Baseballs & training equipment *Dehen Jackets, Inc. . . . . . . 1106 1040 NE 44th Avenue, Suite 3 Portland, OR 97213 (800) 544-8819 x17 Jim Artaiz jamesartaiz@dehen.com Jacket sales DeLong . . . . . . . . . . . .409 & 411 821 5th Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112 (800) 733-5664 Timothy Marsho linda.pirkl@delong-sportswear.com Team uniforms, caps, nylon & wool jackets Diamond Pro (TXI) . . . . . .Bay 525 1341 W. Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75247 (800) 228-2987 www.diamondpro.com Rene Asprion diamondpro@txi.com TXI/Diamond Pro offers professional groundskeeping products, infield conditioners, calcined clay, mound clay and bricks, marking dust, warning track mix, and infield mix.

See ad on page 14 **Diamond Sports . . . . . .Bay 633 11130 Warland Drive Cypress, CA 90630 (800) 366-2999 Andrea Gordon info@diamond-sports.com Baseballs, mitts, bags, protective apparel, wood bats & field equipment DiamondTurf (May be seen at BSN Sports/ Collegiate Pacific—Plaza 215, VPI Sports booth 333 & 335, and Tomark Sports booth 609 & 611) www.diamondturf.net Supreme DiamondTurf 36’s monofilament polypropylene surface is ideal for baseball and softball programs because it has no pile direction, resulting in more consistent ball roll, opti-

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mum athlete performance, and outstanding durability.

See ad on page 46 *Diamond Yards Bricks . . . . 1008 2609 Vista View Drive Evansville, IN 47711 (812) 430-2725 Tim Turpin TimTurp15@aol.com Engraved brick pavers DiGeronimo Aggregates/ Game-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 5406 Haussman Place Westerville, OH 43081 (888) 593-0395 www.hayditegame-on.com Rob Seymour rseymour@digagg.com Game-On sports field conditioners are produced by DiGeronimo Aggregates. The company’s products include field conditioners, topdressings, drying agents, and warning track blends.

See ad on page 33 Dinger Bats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 109 Kimbro Street Ridgway, IL 62979 (866) 9-DINGER Kyle Drone info@dingerbats.com Wood bats, gloves & batting gloves Disney Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . 509 3281 Sherberth Road Kissimmee, FL 34747-1706 (407) 938-3840 Scott St. George Scott.St.George@Disney.com Tournaments, college & high school spring training Dizzy Dean Baseball & Softball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 924 2470 Highway 51 South Hernando, MS 38632 (662) 429-4365 Danny Phillips, dphil10513@aol.com Youth baseball & softball organization Dynamic Team Sports .554 & 556 454 Acorn Lane Downingtown, PA 19335 (800) 437-6223 Rich Nigro info@dynamicteamsports.com Team uniforms E. I. Franchise Company . . . . 650 264 S. Main Street Middleton, MA 01949 (978) 762-0448 x108 Jesse Peterson jessep@extra-innings.net Indoor baseball/softball training facility franchise Earth & Turf Products LLC . . 1123 112 S. Railroad Avenue New Holland, PA 17557 (888) 693-2638 www.earthandturf.com John Bentley johnb@mdsgroup.net Earth & Turf produces topdressers for the sports-turf industry.

The company’s units are wellbuilt, effective, and affordable.

See ad on page 20

**Easton Sports, Inc. . Plaza 1127 7855 Haskell Avenue, Suite 200 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (800) 347-3901 Greg Barton Bats, gloves, bags, accessories, apparel & shoes EP Minerals, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 642 9785 Gateway Drive, Suite 1000 Reno, NV 89521 (800) 366-7607 www.epminerals.com Matt Goecker jennifer.jobson@eaglepicher.com EP Minerals manufactures AXIS premium soil amendments and PlayBall! infield conditioners.

Made from 100 percent calcined diatomaceous earth, AXIS and PlayBall! are at the pinnacles of performance.

See ad on page 27 **ESPN Coaches Fundraising Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511 Disney Sports & Recreation Clubhouse, P. O. Box 10,000 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (407) 938-3423 Pete Bryden Pete.Bryden@espn3.com Fundraising/Magazine Eversan, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943 34 Main Street Whitesboro, NY 13492 (800) 383-6060 Mike Evke sales@eversansigns.com Scoreboards, timers & message signs EyeBlack.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 11200 Rockville Pike, Suite 310 Rockville, MD 20852 (877) 393-2522 Peter Beveridge peterb@eyeblack.com Eye Black *Feel The Power, LLC . . . . . 1155 1400 Broadway, 18th Floor New York, NY 10018 (877) 563-7693 Loren Shuman lshuman@feelthepower.com Performance apparel FieldTurf Tarkett . . . . . . . . . . 200 8088 Montview Montreal, QC, Canada H4P 2L7 (800) 724-2969 Bill Bamber jsmollett@fieldturf.com Synthetic turf *First Choice Athlete . . . . . . 1214 2004 Sproul Road, Suite 200 Broomall, PA 19008 (484) 362-2646 Chris Madonna GregF@FirstChoiceAthlete.com Recruiting software Florida Coast Spring Training 644 20 Lynn Drive Andover, NJ 07821 (973) 691-0070 Vinny Carlesi sportscamp@aol.com Spring training site

Frank’s Sports Shop, Inc. . . . . . . .1054 & 1056 430 E. Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY 10457 (877) 372-6570 Ron Stein rstein@frankssports.com All baseball equipment Front Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 350 S. Main Street, Suite 215 Doylestown, PA 18901 (866) 634-1186 Brad Downs info@frontrush.com Web-based data management application Frozen Ropes Training Center . . . . . . . . . . .249 & 251 12 Elkay Dr. Chester, NY 10918 (845) 469-7331 Tony Abbatine info@frozenropes.com Baseball & softball training Fungoman, Inc. . . . . . . . .Bay 933 6436 Quinn Church Road Shreveport, LA 71129 (866) 260-0450 Romy Cucjen romy.cucjen@fungoman.com Automated baseball practicing machine *GameTime Athletics . . . . . . . 859 18580 Highway P, P. O. Box 55 Weston, MO 64098 (877) 916-8953 Derek Roberts info@gtathletics.net General sporting goods, field equipment & field top dressing Gerry Cosby & Company, Inc. see Cosby, Gerry & Company, Inc. *Gertrude Hawk Chocolates . 348 9 Keystone Park Dunmore, PA 18512 (800) 822-2032 x384 Carol Hannon channon@gertrudehawk.com Fundraising, fall/spring brochures, $1 bars Glover’s Scorebooks . . 1009 & 1011 5630 Gravenstein Highway North Forestville, CA 95436 (707) 887-2812 Tom Glover tom@scorebooks.com Scorebooks & accessory items *Great Lakes Youth Sports Events LLC . . . . . . . 103 10649 S. Trumbull Avenue Chicago, IL 60655 (773) 881-1588 Fran Pell glysellc@aol.com Youth baseball events *Halo Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454 9 Phair Street Gloversville, NY 12078 (877) 473-2773 Kevin Armer info@halosports.com Sports eye protection Hoosier Bat Company . . . . . . 904 4511 Evans Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383 (800) 228-3787 Dave Cook baseball@netnitco.net Wood baseball bats

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS Human Kinetics Publishing . . 802 1607 N. Market Street Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 351-5076 www.humankinetics.com Chad Hoffman juliet@hkusa.com Human Kinetics is a premier publisher of sports and fitness related resources for coaches, physical educators, sports and fitness enthusiasts, and exercise science professionals.

See ad on page 46 Hunter Industries. . . . . . . . . . 240 3933 Trails End Road Missoula, MT 59803 (406) 273-3073 Linda Wightman lwightie@qwest.net Irrigation equipment IMG Baseball Academy . . . . . 900 5500 34th Street West Bradenton, FL 34210-3506 (800) 872-6425 Tom Pluto tpluto@gte.net Training-individual & team programs Impact Sports . . . . . . . . . . . 1248 4151 Anderson Road DeForest, WI 53532 (608) 242-0300 Kyle Simon kyles@teamimpactsports.com Nike merchandise Inside Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855 9301 Bryant Avenue S, Suite 209 Minneapolis, MN 55420 (952) 948-1481 Jay Donchetz insideedge@aol.com Palm Pilot based pitch-charting tool *InterContinental Hotels Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1045 86 Old Army Road Bernardsville, NJ 07924 (908) 953-9042 Tom Losonczy tom.losonczy@ihg.com Hotel company Iron Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 15863 N. Greenway Hayden Loop #117 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (800) 645-7394 Dominick Cirone dominick@irongloves.com Bat insulators & protectors JC Video Systems . . . . . . . . . 504 14881 S. Heritage Crest Way Bluffdale, UT 84065 (800) 335-2965 Mark Connell & Jared Wilson sales@jcvideo.com Motion analysis (pitching/hitting) systems Jetwear, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 3341 W. Main Street, Suite 6 St. Charles, IL 60175 (866) 538-9327 Edan Tau etau@jetwearusa.com Performance moisture migration apparel

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JKP Sports/JUGS. . . . . .Bay 1015 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. . . Bay 1133 815 Mulberry Road Winder, GA 30680 (770) 867-1957 Jim Joyner jjoyner@joynertechnologies.com Video pitching simulator Just For Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 4817 N. Lois Avenue, Unit #104 Tampa, FL 33614 (888) 569-6387 Alen Kozic JustForNets@gmail.com Netting & windscreen K&K Insurance Group, Inc. . . 906 1712 Magnavox Way Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (800) 426-2889 Stacie Helton stacie_helton@kandkinsurance.com Youth sports camp insurance Kaiser Medical Inc. . . . Plaza 449 3 Kerry Court, Suite C Southampton, NJ 08088 (609) 801-9890 Bob Kaiser fastarm@comcast.net Sports medicine training equipment *Kudda Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 12802 Gores Mill Road Reisterstown, MD 21136 (443) 739-7605 Joe Rice joe@kudda.com Free online coaching videos & team website provider Lee County Sports Authority 203 2305 Broadway Fort Myers, FL 33901 (866) 897-2002 Gary Ewen keenancj@leegov.com Destination Liflong Products . . . . . . . . . . 760 3200 S. Country Club Road Melbourne, FL 32901 (877) 543-5664 Larry Thompson liljude@cfl.rr.com Training equipment LimbSaver/Sims Vibration Labs . . .1149 & 1151 301 W. Business Park Loop Shelton, WA 98584 (877) 257-2761 Scott Eastman terrif@limbsaver.com Tentacle Bat Grip See ad inside front cover Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program . . . . . 547 2211 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 (800) 452-5487 Sylvia Donohue Sylvia.Donohue@PizzaKit.com Pizza, breads, pies & cookies

**Louisville Slugger . . . . . . . . . . . . .701, 703 & 705 800 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 5 M & S Technologies, Inc. . . . 1042 5557 W. Howard Street Skokie, IL 60077 (877) 225-6101 Joseph Marino mli@mstec-eyes.com Vision testing systems M.A.S.A., Inc. . . . . . . . .537 & 539 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, basketball, soccer, and football equipment at discounted prices.

See ad on pages 22, 45, & 48 Majestic/VF Imagewear . . 956 & 958 100 Majestic Way Bangor, PA 18013 (800) 955-8555 Michael Riha tracie_yuliano@vfc.com Athletic apparel—team uniforms and outerwear Markwort Sporting Goods . . . . . . . . . . .908 & 910 1101 Research Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63132-1711 (800) 280-5555 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 44 *Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. . . 120 1355 N. Reading Avenue Bechtelsville, PA 19505 (610) 367-2011 Bruce Hoffman bruce@martinstone.com Martin Infield Mix & Track Mix Massaging Insoles by Healthy Feet . . . . . . . . . . . 232 1216 Sussex Street Boynton Beach, FL 33436-8605 (866) 301-3338 Castor Rodriquez bestsole3@bellsouth.net Massaging sport insoles

Master Pitching Machine, Inc. . . . . . .608 & 610 4200 NE Birmingham Road Kansas City, MO 64117 (800) 878-8228 www.masterpitching.com Joe Giovagnoli joeg@masterpitch.com Master Pitching Machine is the exclusive manufacturer of the Iron Mike arm-style pitching machine, the preferred pitching machine among professional athletes and coaches.

See ad on page 24 Mattingly Sports . . . . .938 & 940 2 Enterprise Drive, Suite 407 Shelton, CT 06484 (866) 627-2287 Phil Dooley linda.shaw@mattinglybaseball.com Composite, aluminum & wood bats, bat bags, gloves & apparel MaxBat, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 530 First Street Brooten, MN 56316 (866) 750-6098 Jim Anderson jim@maxbats.com Maple baseball bats & other accessories Mayday Publishing, Inc. . . 501 & 503 11038 Hildreth Court Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 491-3379 Larry May mayday@morethanera.com Pitching charts & performance software *Media Share Networks dba RawSkills . . . . . . . . . . 1144 2264 Sunset Boulevard Slidell, LA 70461 (888) 729-7545 Eddie Davis edavis@mediasharenetworks.com Website services & training apparel Memphis Net & Twine . . . . . . 310 2481 Matthews Avenue Memphis, TN 38108-2408 (800) 238-6380 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 40 *Mercury Sports . . . . . . . . . . 250 260 W. Nyack Road West Nyack, NY 10994 (845) 624-4923 Lee McGrath MainlyLeem@aol.com Uniforms, footwear, coaches wear, trophies & plaques MetalWood Bats . . . . . . . . . . 815 301F Roosevelt Boulevard P. O. Box 167 Eleanor, WV 25070 (866) 982-2287 Bob@MetalWoodBats.com Metalwood baseball bats for competition & practice

ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS Midwest Baseball Academy 1150 10423 Worthington Lane Louisville, KY 40059 (866) 622-4487 Joe Marker sites@midwestbaseballacademy.com Baseball academy franchise Miken Sports . . . . . . . . Plaza 643 415 E. South Street Caledonia, MN 55921 (877) 807-5291 Mike Rommes mrommes@mikensports.com Spring hardgoods & apparel Miller Net Company, Inc. . . . . 711 1674 Getwell Road Memphis, TN 38111 (800) 423-6603 Harold Miller miller@millernets.com Sports nets & equipment Mizuno USA . . . . . . . . . Plaza 415 4925 Avalon Ridge Parkway Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 453-7807 Jim Guadagno cindy.peters@mizunousa.com Sporting goods manufacturer Monsoon Interactive/OnLetterhead Branded Email . . . . . . 406 360 S. Reynolds Road Toledo, OH 43615 (866) 665-3887 x205 Bill Findley bill@monsooninteractive.com Digital marketing for recruiting

Mound Mender . . . . . . . . . . . 438 155 W. 72nd Street New York, NY 10023 (212) 877-3715 John Bykowsky Bykow@aol.com Mound Mender pitching rubber Mudslinger Shades . . . . . . . . 854 1606 NW 32nd Street Lawton, OK 73505 (580) 695-1432 Terry Mason mason84@sbcglobal.net Custom fundraiser sunglasses *Naked Bats/North American Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655 1231 N. Mission Street Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 773-8959 Derek Bonds fredbonds@msn.com Baseball bats, fungos & T-shirts National Baseball Congress . . 418 300 S. Sycamore Wichita, KS 67213 (316) 267-4625 Josh Robertson & Jerry Taylor jrobertson@wichitaprosports.com Team, league, tournament, & summer world series *National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) . . . . . . 455 1415 N. Dayton Street, 4th Floor Chicago, IL 60622 (888) 333-6846

Justin Conner mchmiel@ncsasports.org Scouting organization National Sports Products . . . 311 3441 S. 11th Avenue Eldridge, IA 52748 (877) 589-3342 Chris Rickerl chrisr@douglas-sports.com Sports nets & equipment *Natural Sand Co. . .1146 & 1148 4783 Harlansburg Road Slippery Rock, PA 16057 (866) 867-0052 George Marsico gmarsico@naturalsand.com Indoor & outdoor pitching mounds Nevco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551 301 E. Harris Avenue Greenville, IL 62246 (800) 851-4040 Joe Restivo bdothager@nevco.com Scoreboards, message centers & video displays New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .Bay 345 20 Guest St., Boston, MA 02135 (800) 343-1395 Larry Brady peter.endres@newbalance.com Performance footwear & apparel

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS Northwoods League . . . . . . . 555 2900 4th Street SW Rochester, MN 55902 (507) 536-4579 Curt Carstensen curt@northwoodsleague.com Summer collegiate baseball league Nylon Net Company . .533 & 535 845 N. Main Street Memphis, TN 38107 (800) 238-7529 Stephen Christides glendak@nylonnet.com Sports nets & equipment Oakley, Inc. . . . . . . . . .434 & 436 One Icon Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 (800) 733-6255 Janet Schnitzler janets@oakley.com Eyewear Oates Specialties LLC . . . . . . 649 151 FM 1696 East Huntsville, TX 77320 (936) 295-4459 Robert Oates Robert@OatesSpecialties.com Conditioning equipment/accessories for pitchers

OB Team Sports. . . . . .332 & 334 809 State Route 125 Hamersville, OH 45130 (877) 379-9051 www.obteamsports.com Mike Beck mbeck@obteamsports.com OB Team Sports manufactures portable pitching mounds and artificial turf goods, along with batting cages, screens, and training aids for baseball and softball teams.

See ad on page 36 Old Hickory Bat Company . . . 305 1735 Highway 31W Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (866) PRO-BATS www.oldhickorybat.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 39 Olde Master Originals . . . . . . 239 6244 Old LaGrange Road, Ste. 3 Crestwood, KY 40014 (877) 978-8837 Dave Berger oldemaster@aol.com Trophy baseball bats

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On Deck Sports . . . . . . .Bay 1033 31 Dover Street Brockton, MA 02301 (800) 365-6171 Joe Murphy Joe@ondecksports.com Practice mounds, platforms, turf netting, etc. *Outdoor Dimensions . . . . . . 857 5325 E. Hunter Avenue Anaheim, CA 92861 (800) 994-7446 Brian Pickler bpickler@outdoordimensions.com Windscreen graphics, banners, flags & signs *Pacific Headwear . . . . . . . . 1007 1010 Wilson Street Eugene, OR 92408 (800) 207-0981 Ryan McKillop ryan@pacificheadwear.com Baseball caps Par Aide Professional Field Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1051 6800 Otter Lake Road Lino Lakes, MN 55038-4427 (888) 893-2433 Scott Melling fieldcare@paraide.com Field maintenance tools accessories

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Portolite Products, Inc. Plaza 627 2950 Nelson Road Delano, MN 55328 (800) 315-8115 Michael Hoppe portolite@citlink.net Portable pitching mounds Power Systems, Inc. . .707 & 709 2527 Westcott Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37931 (800) 321-6975 www.power-systems.com Customer Service jbales@power-systems.com Power Systems offers an extensive collection of plyometric, SAQ, and resistance training equipment. Most products are in-stock, shipped within 24 hours, and come with a 100-percent satisfaction guarantee.

Powers Manufacturing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 1340 Sycamore Street Waterloo, IA 50703 (319) 233-6118 Jim Korte jimkorte@powersathletic.com Uniforms Prep Gear Headwear . . . . . . . 306 1001 Avenida Pico, #C San Clemente, CA 92673 (800) 279-7060 Jud Wood judjw@cox.net Custom hats, visors, & beanies

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Pro Look Sports. . . . . .604 & 606 37 E. Center Street, Suite 304 Provo, UT 84606 (800) 776-5665 Troy Blanchard nikki@prolook.com Team apparel Pro Nine Sports . .400, 402 & 404 7373 Doig Drive Garden Grove, CA 92841 (714) 892-0809 J. R. Hardy customerservice@pronine.com Baseballs, protective & balls Pro Performance Sports . . .Plaza 439 12375 World Trade Drive, Ste 101 San Diego, CA 92128 (877) 225-7275 John Schulte tammy.marin@sklz.com Training aids

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See ad on page 23 ProBatter Sports, LLC . . .Bay 115 15 Old Gate Lane Milford, CT 06460 (203) 874-2500 Adam Battersby mcandela@probatter.com Video pitching machines

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS ProGrass, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 960 Penn Avenue, Suite 810 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (866) 270-6003 www.prograssturf.com Bob Thomas ckraus@prograssturf.com ProGrass is a relationship-driven company that specializes in the design, manufacture, installation, and service of synthetic turf systems.

See ad on page 28 Promats, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1154 1900 E. Lincoln Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 (800) 678-6287 David Nanninga dnanninga@promats.com Field wall padding & rail padding ProMounds, Inc.. . . . . . .Bay 1033 31 Dover Street Brockton, MA 02301 (800) 365-6171 Joe Murphy Joe@ondecksports.com Practice mounds, platforms, turf netting, etc.

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Reebok International, Ltd. . . Bay 923 1895 J. W. Foster Boulevard Canton, MA 02021 (781) 401-4431 Kevin Adams kevin.vacca@reebok.com Footwear, apparel, equipment & uniforms Reef Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . 440 9209 Almeda Genoa Road Houston, TX 77075 (800) 231-6074 Mark Young myoung@reefindustries.com Field tarps RevFire Corporation . . . . . . . 557 14705 S. Blackfoot Drive Olathe, KS 66062 (866) 414-3040 Dave Marinelli revfire@revfire.com Radar gun Riddell . . . . . . . . . . . . .405 & 407 3404 Steeplechase Trail Arlington, TX 76016 (817) 821-7577 Dave Hosteller dhostetler@riddellsales.com Baseball equipment & uniforms RightViewPro . . . . . . .755 & 757 27 Middleridge Lane South Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (310) 377-9221 Don Slaught don@rightviewpro.com Analysis software & instruction

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS *RQ Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . 1237 19699 E. Powers Place Aurora, CO 80015 (303) 250-0569 Rich Quintanilla richq@armspeed.net Caddy Plus—JUGS/ATEC wheel accessories Russell Corporation . . . . .Bay 915 3330 Cumberland Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30339 (678) 742-8696 Gary Barfield WalshSarah@russellcorp.com Russell Athletic is a manufacturer of custom and stock uniforms, as well as training apparel focused on performance and innovation.

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Sports Sensors, Inc. . . . . . . . . 702 11351 Embassy Drive Cincinnati, OH 45240 (888) 542-9246 Al Dilz adilz@cinci.rr.com Glove Radar & Swing Speed Radar Sports Tutor . . .759, 761, 763 & 765 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 programmable pitching machine for baseball and softball.

See ad on page 19 Sportsdiamond.com. . . . .Bay 423 12246 42nd Street NE St. Michael, MN 55376 (763) 463-5015 Darren Hansen darren@sportsdiamond.com Baseball hard goods

*Sportsfield Specialties . . . . . 307 P. O. Box 231, 41155 State Hwy 10 Delhi, NY 13753 (888) 975-3343 Michael Zambito doliver@sportsfieldspecialties.com Outdoor inground sports equipment *Sportsman’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 829 Horner Street Johnstown, PA 15902 (800) 537-5318 Greg Heider, Matt Heider, Dave Heider teamsportsmans@aol.com Institutional athletic products SSK Corporation . . . . . . . . . . 508 514 Sebastopol Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401-6337 (707) 318-3610 Rob Williams robwilliams10@yahoo.com Baseball gloves, bats & accessories St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission .202 & 204 13805 58th Street N., Suite 2-200 Clearwater, FL 33760 (877) 352-2473 Kevin B. Smith, Director Kevin@Floridasbeach.com Destination for training and tournaments

TEAM-UP™ MULTI-COLOR WINDSCREEN IMPRINTING Team emblems, logos, and sponsor ads can be displayed in their true colors.

Latest technology allows direct imprinting onto windscreen mesh fabric in vibrant multi-colors. Finally, baseball & softball fields can have concise, vivid images on outfield and baseline windscreens. Imprinted colors display good scuff and weather resistance. Impressive quality. Available only with our new Tuffy™ and Puffy™ Windscreens.

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ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS Stabilizer Solutions, Inc. . . . . 116 33 S. 28th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 (800) 336-2468 www.stabilizersolutions.com Jon Hubbs 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.

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Stalker Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936 2609 Technology Drive Plano, TX 75074-7467 (800) 782-5537 Paul Hataway sales@stalkerradar.com Speed measurement equipment

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PR72 Pro GroomerTM The perfect machine

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Sterling Net & Twine Company, Inc.. . . . . .109 & 111 18 Label Street Montclair, NJ 07042 (800) 342-0316 Jim Van Loon admin@sterlingnets.com Baseball batting cages & field equipment

for everyday maintenance of Infields, Warning Tracks and much more! Keeps infields level, well-groomed and in safe playing condition for athletes.

Controls Weeds, Deters Water Puddling, & Saves Labor!

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Stromgren Supports . . . . . . 1216 P. O. Box 1230 Hays, KS 67601 (800) 527-1988 www.stromgren.com Steve Arensdorf barb@stromgren.com Manufacturer of protective performance apparel and sports medicine products.

See ad on page 15 Super-Net . . . . . . . . . .827 & 829 3209 Air Park Road Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 (800) 955-6387 Glen Passner gpassner@supernetsusa.com Batting cages, protective screens & field maintenance equipment Swedish Baseball & Softball Federation . . . . . . 432 P. O. Box 418 Skövde, Sweden 54128 46 500 447785 Fax: 46 500 447751 Kristian Pälviä info@baseboll-softboll.se Baseball organization SwingAway . . . . . . . . .601 & 603 2221 Garrett Street Enumclaw, WA 98022 (800) 999-1968 Mark Zender sales@swingaway.com Hitting training *Talent Sport, Inc. . . . .543 & 545 3160 S. Classen Oklahoma City, OK 73071 (405) 360-5733 Rob R. Cleveland rob@talentsportinc.com For more than 15 years, Talent Sports, Inc. has been manufacturing professional-quality performance apparel, designed specifically for active people, by active people, right in the U.S.A. See ad on page 17 *Team Butkus, Inc. . . . . . . . . . TBD 8605 Woodcrest Drive Port Richey, FL 34668 (727) 856-6753 Mark James MustangCompany@aol.com Exercise aids for athletes *Team Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . 1002 95 Louise Dr., Ivyland, PA 18974 (267) 803-8326 Glenn McMinn mwhite@teamhotline.com Free voice messaging service for coaches, players, refs & umps Tech Mesh Apparel, LLC . . . 1110 7494 Sleepy Hollow Drive Tulsa, OK 74136 (918) 492-1193 Jean Barrett jbarrettinc@aol.com Moisture management practice gear The Game, LLC . .634, 636 & 638 16 Downing Drive Phenix City, AL 36869 (877) 840-4547 Troy Corbin mariegilliland@thegamellc.com Headwear & apparel

ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS *The Recruiting Edge . . . . . . 138 1001 Beechnut Parkway Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 971-9812 Matt Anderson matt.anderson@therecruitingedge.net Recruiting database software Tomark Sports . . . . . . .609 & 611 1180A California Avenue Corona, CA 92881 (800) 959-1844 Mark Harpin LynnC@Tomark.com Sales, service & installation of sports equipment Top Gear/Helmets R Us . . . . . 833 2705 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 627-2121 Ken Saunders kens@nventure.com Batting helmets, $1 balls, gloves & bats Toro Company, The . . .808 & 810 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 (952) 887-7906 Boyd Montgomery Boyd.Montgomery@toro.com Workman Utility Vehicle & Reelmaster Mower

TPX Top 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902 6 Foley Dr., Wayland, MA 01772 (508) 481-5939 Doug Henson doug.henson@top96.com Baseball clinics for high school players Trailways Transportation System, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 657 3554 Chain Bridge Road, #301 Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 691-3052 Diane Walden ditrails@trailways.com Transportation/buses *Travel Advocates . . . . . . . . . 758 83 Monroe Street, 3B Hoboken, NJ 07030 (877) U-BOOK-IT Jason Wood jason@traveladvocates.com Hotel booking agency Triple Crown Sports. . . . . . . . 408 3930 Automation Way Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 223-6644 Lindsey King lindsey@triplecrownsports.com College placement and tournaments

True Pitch, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 620 8th Street SW Altoona, IA 50009 (800) 647-3539 Craig Allison info@pitchingmounds.com Portable mounds & mound clay TurboStats Software . . . . . . . 704 2 Stafford Place Towaco, NJ 07082 (800) 607-8287 Don Trifari turbostats@aol.com Software-statistical **Turface Athletics. . . . Plaza 727 750 Lake Cook Road, Suite 440 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (800) 207-6457 www.turface.com Charlie Vestal kcsech@profileproducts.com Turface Athletics leads the sports field industry in soil modification from the Major Leagues to the park and recreation level. For more information, please call tollfree or visit Turface online.

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Twin City Knitting . . . . . . . . . 208 104 Rock Barn Road NE P.O. Box 1179 Conover, NC 28613 (800) 438-6884 Francis Davis fbdavis@charterinternet.com Athletic socks, caps, belts, wrist/ headbands & knit hats *U-Copps Coaching Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 108 708 Park Road Enderby, BC, Canada V0E 1V3 (604) 628-7270 David A. Stafaniuk, Peter M. Caliendo david_stefaniuk@shaw.ca Online coaching development program.

Under Armour . . . . . . . . .Bay 715 1020 Hull Street Baltimore, MD 21403 (888) 4-ARMOUR Mike Gable mgable@underarmour.com Performance apparel, socks & accessories

ABCA CONVENTION EXHIBITORS USA Athletes International . . 110 13095 S. Mur-Len Road, Suite 140 Olathe, KS 66062 (800) 413-6418 William Edington usaai@usaai.org Sports tours USA Baseball . . . . . . . .804 & 806 403 Blackwell Street Durham, NC 27701 (919) 474-8721 Eric Campbell info@usabaseball.com National teams/Olympic team Valle Baseball. . . . . . . .233 & 235 954 Denise Road Rochester, NY 14616 (866) 388-8049 John Valle john@vallebaseball.com Baseball gloves & training equipment *Varsity Networks . . . . . . . . . 243 218 E. Hartsdale Avenue Hartsdale, NY 10530 (201) 232-5889 Mike Wallace Mike@varsitynetworks.com Team Websites

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Victory Custom Athletic, Inc. . . . . .1001 & 1003 9006 Owensmouth Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91304 (800) 959-3566 Ron Rubenstein ronrubenstein@victory-la.com Factory direct custom uniforms VPI Sports . . . . . . . . . .333 & 335 8410 Wolf Lake Drive, Suite 106 Memphis, TN 38133 (800) 244-4457 Chris Bawcum chris@vpisports.com Netting, cages, screens & covers Warner’s Athletic Construction . . . . . . . . . . 1055 570 Huntly Industrial Drive Smyrna, TN 37167 (615) 459-6993 Lou Warner & Joe Baron l.warner_war@comcast.net Athletic field renovation/maintenance West Coast Netting, Inc. . . . . . . .344 & 346 5075 Flightline Drive Kingman, AZ 86401 (800) 854-5741 Rod Thompson info@westcoastnetting.com Sports netting

**Western Athletic Supply Company . . . . . . . 1005 850 Marlborough Avenue Riverside, CA 92507 (800) 624-6637 Jack Lenertz Baseball equipment Western Industries, Inc. . . . . . 932 Yellowstone Hill, P. O. Box 428 Miles City, MT 59301 (800) 488-3592 Jennifer Simonsen Ballfield covers **Wilson Sporting Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay 515 8750 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL 60631 (773) 714-6853 Scott Paulson ckopkash@wilson.com Bats, ball gloves, protective, baseballs, uniforms & accessories World-Sport Tours International. . . . . . . . . . . . 602 3400 Airport Avenue #25 Santa Monica, CA 90405 (800) 496-8687 www.worldsport-tours.com David Eby wrldsport@aol.com World-Sport is an innovative company that coordinates exciting national and international travel programs for all kinds of sports teams.

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Worth Sports . . . . . . . . . .Bay 747 510 Maryville University Drive, Suite 110 St. Louis, MO 63141 (800) 729-7770 Mark Kraemer mkraemer@rawlings.com Spring hard goods & apparel WSI Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1218 1325 Eagandale Court #170 Eagan, MN 55121 (651) 994-9945 Joel Wiens info@wsisports.com Performance apparel XO Athletic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1142 1235 Central Avenue Hillside, NJ 07205 (908) 965-1244 Jim Landi andrehockey@aol.com Sliders, jocks & cups *Zephyr Graf-x . . . . . .337 & 339 5443 Earhart Road Loveland, CO 80538 (888) 282-0994 Burr Calapp nhall@zhats.com Headwear

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

The lightweight I-Bar Vision mask yields unmatched panoramic views.

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Zingbat 866-ZINGBAT www.zingbat.com

Wind Weighted® baseball tarps are virtually windproof. These rain covers for the mound, home plate, and the bullpens have steel chain in their edge hem, so wind cannot get under them.

They stay down in high winds without stakes or sandbags. They’re also easy to install, remove, and store. Tough, waterproof vinyl-polyester fabric is treated for UV rays and mildew. These patented tarps are protected by a threeyear factory warranty, and they’re widely used by high schools, colleges, and even Major League teams.

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All-Star stocks more color combinations of professional catcher’s equipment than virtually any other brand—but if you still cannot find the perfect color combination for your team or your own individual style, use the company’s Custom Design Lab to express your creativity and design your own equipment. Tweak the look of your chest protector, leg guards, face mask, or helmet. See a live demonstration at the show, or go to the company’s Web site to learn more.

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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.

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The patented Bunt Zone™ Infield Protector-Trainer from Aer-Flo® features color-coded target areas built into a quality batting practice turf protector. It teaches batters where to bunt successfully for hits or sacrifice plays, plus pull-hitting and hit-and-run targeting—never bunt into the red “pitcher’s triangle.” It gives instant performance feedback. Sizes are available for all infields, including softball and Little League fields. The industrial vinyl-polyester mesh is spike resistant. Grommets and low-profile stakes are included.

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Beacon Athletics 800-747-5985 www.beaconathletics.com

All-Star Sporting Goods 800-777-3810 www.all-starsports.com All-Star Sporting Goods outfits its professional catchers with the ArmorClad energy control liner. The pros praise the helmet’s comfort and protection. The patented 3D construction transports moisture away and promotes circulation of cool air to keep athletes “UltraCool”.

The comfort is immediately obvious, and the level of protection is undeniable both in the testing lab and on the field.

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The Tensioned Batting Cage by Beacon Athletics is designed for indoor or outdoor use. Its design accommodates space restrictions, bleachers, and stage areas.

It’s ideal for outdoor use because it can be taken down during inclement weather. In fact, it can be put up or taken down in just 10 minutes. All Beacon systems are designed to meet your needs.

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 provides quick, friendly customer service.

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

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Cages*Plus 866-475-9148 www.cagesplus.com Cages*Plus has been making full-size portable batting cages since 1998.

These cages are affordable and durable.

All cages come with an L-screen, and they’re easy to put up and take down.

With your players helping, they can go up in just minutes. The company’s cages are great for indoor use as an extra hitting station. A 60-foot cage is priced at $729, and all cages come with a one-year money-back guarantee.

Cages*Plus offers excellent customer service as well.

Circle No. 507 DiGeronimo Aggregates 888-593-0395 www.hayditegame-on.com Game-On is a sports field soil conditioner that will not break your budget and will provide excellent results. It is a lightweight, expanded-shale product that absorbs more than 20 percent of its weight in water.

Game-On is more durable than clay products and tends not to break down into fine particles.

The Game-On product line also includes Game-On Red topdressing, Game-On warning track mix, and Game Dry dry-

PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY ing agent. Game-On is available both in bags and in bulk.

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Game-On Red has a brick-red color and gives your field that professional finishing touch. It offers a more consistent bounce, and the deep red color allows your infielders to see the ball more easily. Game-On Red is available in bags and in bulk.

Circle No. 509 Earth & Turf Products, LLC 888-693-2638 www.earthandturf.com Earth & Turf has introduced its new MultiSpread™ model 320, a one-cubicyard topdresser with an exclusive widespread beater system for lawn maintenance professionals, schools, colleges, golf courses, and athletic fields. It spreads topdressing materials, infield

mix, crumbed rubber, and grass clippings.

A twowheel ground drive with 26 x 12.00-12 turf tires ensures easy pulling by 20 HP tractors.

Units start under $5,000. This product is another example of Earth & Turf’s “simple, well-built” design.

Circle No. 510 EP Minerals, LLC 800-366-7607 www.epminerals.com PlayBall! infield conditioner from EP Minerals is made from 100-percent calcined diatomaceous earth for maximum durability. Because of its low density, large pore space, and 10-percentby-volume application rate, you can effectively condition more field for less

money. PlayBall! is highly absorbent, soaking up as much as 130 percent of its weight in water. Use it in your infield mix to permanently reduce compaction, increase drainage, and create a more playable surface. You can also use it as a topdressing for puddle control and protection against rainouts.

Circle No. 511 Use AXIS® premium soil amendments from EP Minerals in your turf root zones to add porosity, air and water holding capacity, and water availability for a healthier and more resilient turfgrass system. AXIS absorbs up to 142 percent of its weight in water. Virtually all of its water is made available to the turf roots as needed, reducing irrigation costs by 30 percent.

Made from 100-percent calcined diatomaceous earth for strength, AXIS will not break down or float in the soil.

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Baseball Product of the Year by ION Awards. Exogrid’s patented stiff handle

Produced by the sport’s largest and most respected coaching organization, Gold Glove Baseball presents an all-star lineup of coaches providing in-depth instruction, special insights, and practice drills on every aspect of defensive play. From the fielding techniques of Gold Glove winner Davey Johnson to the fielder positioning strategies that helped Coach Sam Piraro amass more than 850 career wins, this book is the all-in-one expert’s guide to executing in the field.

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provides maximum performance to help players reach their maximum potential.

The last thing you want at the moment of contact is for your bat handle to flex. When the handle flexes, the barrel can’t. That reduces the trampoline effect. A stiff handle produces more barrel flex, resulting in maximum trampoline effect and greater performance.

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Louisville Slugger 800-282-2287 www.slugger.com

Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst features the exclusive X-1 Composite technology with 100-percent aerospacegrade graphite. With composites, performance and durability are dictated by the angle of the fibers and the wall thickness of the barrel. Catalyst’s highstrength fibers create the best angles for performance while keeping the barrel wall thin for maximum flexibility.

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M.A.S.A., Inc. 800-264-4519 www.masa.com www.sportsadvantage.com 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 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.

Circle No. 516 The revolutionary new Handozer from M.A.S.A. is a complete infield grooming

Louisville Slugger TPX’s revolutionary Exogrid bat has been named the 2007

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY 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. 517 Markwort Sporting Goods 800-937-4824 www.markwort.com The Markwort Speed Sensor nineinch 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 at the moment the ball is released. This ball is not designed for contact with bats or other hard surfaces.

Circle No. 518 Master Pitching Machine, Inc. 800-878-8228 www.masterpitch.com Watching the pitcher’s arm is a key to successful hitting. That’s why every pitching machine from Master Pitching Machine features the company’s exclusive Iron Mike pitching arm. With each pitch, the batter can see the Iron Mike pitching arm wind up and deliver

the ball—just like with a real pitcher.

These machines are among the only proven training devices that give you this advantage.

Circle No. 519 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 vinyl-coated polyester in 11 different colors. These windscreens can be made to any height or width. Memphis Net & Twine also sells benches, stadium bleachers, and tip-n-roll bleachers.

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY roster. This infield topdressing boasts the company’s deepest red color to give

OB Team Sports 877-379-9051 www.obteamsports.com OB Team Spor ts is the maker of the AccuPitch Fastpitch Mat, one of the most durable, longest-lasting mats on the market today. It’s guaranteed not

to slip, slide, scoot, or leave marks on gymnasium floors. The company also carries a full line of field maintenance and fastpitch equipment from batting cages to softballs, plus a wide variety of training aids. Call today and let OB Team Spor ts help you design a winning program.

Circle No. 521 Pro’s Choice 800-648-1166 www.proschoice1.com Pro’s Choice sports field products is proud to introduce Pro Red topdressing, the newest player on its all-star

Old Hickory Bat Co., Inc. 866-776-2287 www.oldhickorybats.com Old Hickory Bat Co. manufactures top-ofthe-line maple and ash game bats, fungo

your fields the look 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.

Circle No. 522 Pro’s Choice Red infield conditioner is designed to meet the challenges of wet, dry, or compacted infields. This league

bats, and training bats. Custom Pro bats are available in various models, lengths, and colors. Personalization is also available on Custom Pro bats. Diamond Series bats are economically designed for teams and leagues as special pricing is available. Old Hickory bats are approved for all levels of play.

Circle No. 524 After nine years of focusing on offense, it is now time to play some “D.” Old Hickor y has introduced its Pro Elite line of fielding

legend is the first choice of professional groundskeepers to build and maintain winning ballfields season after season.

It manages the moisture on your field, keeping it in top playing condition. Pro’s Choice Red infield conditioner is the allstar veteran of the Pro’s Choice lineup.

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gloves. Pro Elite gloves are designed to be durable yet lightweight, with minimal break-in time. They keep their shape, so there’s no more worr ying about heavy, floppy gloves. Pro Elite gloves are available in eight models, and right- and left-handed patterns are available.

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The patented EZ Tee is lightweight, durable, and por table. The legs fold for EZ storage—no more clunky home plates. Use it with a golf ball-size Wiffle® ball for sharpening hand-eye coordination, or with a baseball or softball. The friction collar makes for EZ adjustment. The rubber topper is flexible so it won’t damage game

Beam Clay® 800-247-BEAM www.beamclay.com Beam Clay® offers Fence Guards™ protective covers for chain-link fencing. Fence Guards are available in six colors— safety yellow, dark green, red, white, blue, and orange— and in premium, standard, and lite grades. These heavyduty, UV-resistant polyethylene covers protect players from chain-link fence injuries and provide a neat and distinctive look for fencing. Fence Guards come in cartons of 10 eight-foot pre-drilled sections and include UV-resistant ties for securing every two feet to the fence.

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bats. It allows the hitter to strike the ball more cleanly, so the tee stays upright.

The EZ Tee was voted Best New Product at the 2007 American Baseball Coaches Association show.

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Permanent pitcher’s mound and batter’s box pads from Beam Clay save time and money. These specially formulated red polyurethane pads are buried two inches below the surface and eliminate deep

holes. They reduce maintenance in highwear areas by 95 percent, while providing the safety and feel of properly maintained clay. They’re tougher and longer lasting than granulated rubber or artificial turf pads. This option is great for recreation departments with several high-use fields, and for ballfields where coaches or parents repair the mound and home plate areas—simply drag the infield mix back over the pads.

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY 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 selffeeding reservoir holds more than 60 golf ball-size 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.

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improve the performance of baseball players. The package includes the necessary equipment to develop the speed, agility, and explosiveness needed to excel in this very competitive sport. The program includes a Pro Agility Ladder, a six-pound Power Med Ball, a Lateral Stepper, a VersaDisc, a Power Chute (large), a Power Throw-Ball set (7-, 14-, and 21-ounce, baseball size), a nylon carrying bag, and a Power Program manual and DVD. The DVD shows the proper way to use the equipment, and the training manual takes you step by step through the program.

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Power Systems 800-321-6975 www.power-systems.com The Baseball Power Program, exclusively from Power Systems, is a 12week training program designed to

Safely warm up and strengthen the throwing arc while reducing the incidence of shoulder injury with the Power Systems Power Baseball Tube.

A regulation nineinch baseball with a synthetic rubber cover and stitching is attached to a 36inch latex tube to provide resistance throughout the entire throwing movement.

A nylon mounting strap attaches to any fixed object.

Circle No. 531 Profile Products, LLC 800-207-6457 www.turface.com The first and only patented red calcined clay conditioner, Turface Pro League Red combines rich color with proven infield conditioning benefits to create superior sliding and fielding surfaces. Compared to other crushed aggregates, Pro League Red absorbs more water and requires half the tonnage to obtain coverage. Used throughout the Major Leagues, Pro

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY League Red offers maximum rainout protection and infield coloring.

Circle No. 532 After rain, Turface Quick Dry from Profile Products makes muddy, slipper y conditions a thing of the past. It’s a per fect topdressing for before or during rain if you need to dr y up field areas. Quick Dr y will not cake, become slipper y, or turn your field rock-hard. Not only does it keep sur faces from becoming muddy, but it also prevents the destruction of tur f.

Just apply Quick Dr y to wet areas and rake it in for this product to work time and time again.

Circle No. 533 ProGrass, LLC 866-270-6003 www.prograssturf.com ProGrass is a leading choice for synthetic turf baseball fields. The company can create a product tailored to your needs.

ProGrass mimics the natural transition

from the outfield to the infield by using turf of two heights. Call ProGrass when you want a superior field.

Circle No. 534 Ringor Corp.

877-274-6467 www.ringor.com Ringor’s Diamond Streak spike is engineered to be the ultimate speed player’s shoe. It features Ringor’s patented Ring-Grip™ spike pattern for explosive directional acceleration. Also featured is the SpeedSleeve neoprene sock, leather upper, fulllength EVA midsole, Pebax outsole, F.A.S.T.™ Arch, and Shock-Sock™ for the ultimate in lightweight performance. The Diamond Streak is now available in the following

color options: red, royal blue, black, white, navy blue, and gray.

Circle No. 535 Russell Athletic 678-742-8750 www.russellathleticteamsports.com Russell launched the new Ventilator baseball jersey in Jacksonville, Fla., at a huge rivalry game off-campus between Florida and Florida State early in the 2007 college baseball season. Florida was victorious, wearing one of five sets of uniforms the team chose from Russell’s new Ventilator line. These uniforms feature stateof-the-art fabrics that move with the athlete, thanks to Russell’s Stretch-Power technology. Additionally, they have Ventilator technology to allow more airflow through the jersey, which keeps the players cooler. Meanwhile, the tried and true Dri-Power technology keeps the players drier during play.

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The Key – Making your body think the weight overload is part of your body.

The Xvest allows for freedom of movement that maximizes Agility, Speed, Quickness or Plyometric programs. The Xvest - Proven in providing contrast and complex training loads for the higher end athletes.

“I have found the Xvest to be an excellent tool for providing overloads in both conditioning and rehabilitation programs. The fit and adaptability are excellent.”

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY Russell Athletic 678-742-8750 www.russellathleticteamsports.com

Seating Services Inc. 800-552-9470 www.seatingservices.com

Southern Athletic Fields 800-837-8062 www.mulemix.com

Russell offers a new line of performance apparel for spring 2008—a brand called NXT (Next Xtreme Technology). This line consists of a sleeveless shirt, a short-sleeve shirt, a long-sleeve crew, and a long-sleeve mock. To round out the line, Russell went over the top (literally) with a compression long-sleeve hoodie. NXT is designed to benefit the athlete with full compression to control muscle and blood flow before, during, and after training. NXT features Ventilator technology for increased airflow to keep the body cool, Dri-Power technology to keep the body dry, and Stretch-Power technology for a full range of motion.

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When Huron High School in Ohio wanted to convert bleachers into grandstands with self-rising stadium chairs, they chose Seating Services’ Tread Mount and Floor Mount Series 3000 Cardinal Model. There was 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.

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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.

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SPI Nets’ full-service net building facility offers top-quality nets at unbeatable prices. The company stocks and custom builds a wide variety of nylon and poly batting cage nets, protec-

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY tive screens, and deflective barrier netting products.

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

Circle No. 540 Sports Attack 800-717-4251 www.SportsAttack.com The exclusive design of the Hack Attack baseball pitching machine allows the hitter to see the ball clearly all the way through the feeding motion, acceleration, and release, just like with a live pitcher.

The Hack Attack throws unmatched right- and left-handed Major League fastballs and breaking pitches by simply changing the speed of the wheels with

three dials, eliminating time-consuming adjustments of the throwing head.

Contact Sports Attack to learn more.

Circle No. 541 The Junior Hack Attack from Sports Attack is designed to develop serious young players with exclusive threewheel vision that allows the hitter to see the ball clearly all the way through the feeding motion, just like with a live pitcher. For developing hitters, there is nothing more important than timing and vision.

With just a quick turn of the dials, this machine can throw fastballs and breaking pitches. Contact Sports Attack to learn more.

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The HomePlate pitching machine from Sports Tutor is the first programmable pitching machine designed for both batting cage and on-field use.

You can store up to eight different pitches—including fastballs up to 90 mph, cur veballs, changeups, sliders, and more—in eight different programs, with only seven seconds between pitches. The programmed pitches in the HomePlate can be thrown sequentially for specific hitting drills, randomly for game conditions, or in a way that simulates an opposing pitcher. Choose the 80-ball auto-feed model at $6,495, or the hand-feed model at $5,250.

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY Stabilizer Solutions 800-336-2468 www.stabilizersolutions.com

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, resulting in more consistent ball roll. Supreme DiamondTurf 36 comes with an optional five-millimeter foam pad, and can be enhanced with custom inlaid logos and colors. The turf carries an eight-year warranty and is available through Collegiate Pacific (888-5668966), Tomark Sports (800-959-1844), and VPI Sports (800-244-4457).

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Hilltopper Mound Clay is the evolution of clay. It is natural clay enhanced with polymer. The polymer binds the soil and protects it against the elements—similar to the way that natural wood is enhanced with a waterproof sealer.

Hilltopper Mound Clay makes it possible to play in rain, snow, or heat with half the work. No water or screening is necessary.

Circle No. 545 Stromgren Supports 800-527-1988 www.stromgren.com Stromgren’s Polar Gear™ cold weather shirt (model 1258RLP) features antimicrobial fabric, raglan sleeves, and a mock turtleneck. Compression sleeve fabric reduces arm and elbow fatigue.

This shirt helps reduce muscle vibration, which can help reduce fatigue. It’s available in black, royal, and navy stock colors, with many sleeve color choices. Get it now from your team sporting goods dealer or visit Stromgren online.

Circle No. 546 Stromgren’s Desert Gear™ hot weather shirt (model 1200RLP) features antimicrobial fabric. This pitching shirt has raglan sleeves and a crew neck. The shirt fabric is 85-percent nylon and 15-percent Lycra®, spandex, and Hydro-Flex® (50 cloth).

The sleeve fabric is 55 percent nylon and 45 percent Lycra, spandex, and Hydro-Flex (24 cloth). It’s available in black, royal, and navy stock colors with many sleeve color options.

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Memphis Net & Twine Co., Inc. See our Web Site at: www.memphisnet.net Memphis, TN 38108

Free Catalog Call 800-238-6380

Our top quality nets are custom made to your specifications.

• Baseball Cages, Backstops, Protector Nets & Pitching Machines • Golf Driving and Barrier Nets • Soccer and Tennis Nets • Lacrosse Backstop Nets, Windscreens and much more!

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PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY TeamPacks.com 877-302-0548 www.teampacks.com TeamPacks.com offers sports programs quality uniforms and practice wear that fits any team’s budget. For baseball and softball programs, TeamPacks offers the Home Run Pack, which includes one hooded sweatshirt (two-color print), one performance batting practice top (two-color print and number), one two-color print T-shirt, one two-color print pair of sweatpants, a pro-mesh short (one-color print, sevenor nine-inch inseam), and one longsleeve mock (two-color print). This sixitem package costs only $75—with no art fees. Turnaround time is two weeks, and custom packages are available.

Visit TeamPacks.com for more details.

Circle No. 548 TXI/Diamond Pro 800-228-2987 www.diamondpro.com Diamond Pro offers a complete line of professional groundskeeping products: infield conditioners, calcined clay, mound and home plate clay, bricks, marking dust, and infield and warning track mixes.

The company offers fast and convenient delivery. Diamond Pro’s vitrified red clay infield conditioner is available in bulk nationwide, and is easy to handle and apply. Truckloads are available in 10-, 15-, and 24-ton loads that save you both time and money. Create an all-around safe and professional infield playing surface for your team.

Circle No. 549 World-Sport 800-496-8687 www.worldsport-tours.com World-Sport is an innovative company that coordinates exciting national and international travel programs for all kinds of sports teams. Regardless of athletes’ age, skill level, or sport, WorldSport takes care of all the details, leaving the coach free

to plan strategy and enjoy the sights— simply choose a destination and WorldSport does the rest. Along with quality competition, your team will experience once-in-a-lifetime sightseeing and cultural activities. Lunch at the Leaning Tower of Pisa? No problem. A team photo with kangaroos and koalas? No worries, mate.

Players, coaches, parents, and boosters all enjoy outstanding tours as you travel the globe with World-Sport.

Circle No. 550 ATEC/Wilson Sporting Goods 800-998-2832 www.atecsports.com The third generation of the Casey machine features an innovative microadjustment system that can make instant pitch changes for game-like training.

This groundbreaking, patent-pending design allows coaches to quickly and precisely move the selected pitch up or down and left or right. Height can be adjusted in a 36inch range, and lateral location in an 18-inch range, with pinpoint accuracy. The machine throws sliders, curves, knuckle balls, and fastballs up to 100 mph.

Circle No. 551 Talent Sport, Inc. 405-360-5733 www.talentsportinc.com For more than 20 years, Talent Sport has been bringing you the brands that perform. Diamond’s® Extreme Energy Performance Apparel is manufactured in the company’s USA factories in five different temperature technology fabric weights for all weather conditions. Diamond apparel’s fabric is made with the proprietary SPORTONIX® energy technology, Xtra-Dri® moisture management system, and SCENTCHECK® technology to virtually eliminate odors. All these unique features make Diamond Performance Apparel one of the best choices on the market today. Diamond is your performance apparel headquarters, so call Talent Sport or visit the company’s Web site today to learn which products will enhance the performance of your ball team this season.

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TESTIMONIAL

Coaches Are Sold on Pitching Machine’s Features “The Hack Attack’s threewheel design eliminates the delays caused by pivoting the throwing head when changing pitches.

You can instantly dial in great curve balls above 70 mph, sharp sliders above 80 mph, and fastballs above 90 mph.”

John Savage Head Baseball Coach UCLA “My coaches used to resist using pitching machines, and relied instead on live throwing arms. However, the Hack Attack is a great training tool for our hitters and catchers. It is as good as live pitching with its vision and timing.

It throws accurate breaking pitches, it’s indestructible, and it’s easy to operate and move. We use the Hack Attack in our practices and camps all year long.”

Paul Mainieri Head Baseball Coach Louisiana State University “I have been coaching professional baseball, including at the Major League level, for more than 30 years and I have used this machine ever y day for both offensive and defensive work. It is by far the best machine on the market.”

Joe Maddon Manager Tampa Bay Devil Rays

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Measuring Plate (AKH Sports) . . . . . . 43 Memphis Net & Twine Co. . . . . . . . 33 Muhl Tech (Advanced Skills Tee) . . . . . . 48 Muhl Tech (training equipment) . . . . . . 49 OB Team Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Old Hickory Bats (Diamond Series) . . . 34 Old Hickory Bats (Pro Elite gloves) . . . 34 PIK Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Power Systems (new product) . . . . . . . 44 Power Systems (Power Baseball Tube) . 36 Power Systems (Power Program) . . . . . 36 Pro’s Choice (Pro Red topdressing). . . . 34 Pro’s Choice (Red infield conditioner) . . 34 Profile Products (Turface Pro League® Red) 36 Profile Products (Turface Quick Dry) . . . . . 37 ProGrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ringor (Diamond Streak spike). . . . . . . . 37 Ringor (new product) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Russell Athletic (NXT) . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Russell Athletic (Ventilator jersey) . . . . 37 Seating Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Southern Athletic Fields . . . . . . . . . 38 SPI Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Sports Attack (Hack Attack) . . . . . . . . 39 Sports Attack (Junior Hack Attack). . . . 39 Sports Tutor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Stabilizer Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Stromgren (Desert Gear) . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Stromgren (Polar Gear) . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Talent Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 TeamPacks.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 The Pitching Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Hot Glove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 WeatherBeater® by Colorado Lining . 46 World-Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Xvest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Xvest (TurboBells) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Zingbat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

New Products Debuting at the 2008 Convention

Team emblems, logos, and sponsor messages can now be displayed in their true colors.

Team-Up multi-color windscreen imprinting uses the latest technology to allow direct imprinting onto windscreen mesh fabric in vibrant colors. Finally, baseball and softball fields can have concise, vivid images on their outfield and baseline windscreens.

The imprinted colors display good scuff and weather resistance. Team-Up imprinting is available only with Aer-FloŽ’s new Tuffy and Puffy windscreens that carry an exclusive four-year warranty on non-imprinted sections.

The Measuring Plate is perfect for all levels of play in baseball and softball. It’s simple to use and has a lightweight double-wall design. It is ideal for pitching practice and warmup anytime and anywhere. Pitcher/ catcher camps and clinics for all ages can benefit from the Measuring Plate, and it can add a new dimension to indoor training and off-season practice away from the field.

Advanced uses include flat practice (baseball pitching), pitching rehab (all levels), and private instruction and training centers. It features rugged UV- and weather-resistant HDPE plastic construction with adjustable 60’ 6� fiberglass tape.

PlayBall!Ž Advanced Formula infield conditioner’s 10-percent-by-volume application rate is the lowest in the industry. PlayBall! holds twice the water of calcined clay—up to 130 percent of its weight. This means fewer rainouts and delays. PlayBall! also holds moisture longer to control dust. Water the field before the game and play dustfree all day. PlayBall! is permanent and will not break down, float in the soil, or require replacement.

Aer-Flo, Inc. 800-823-7356 www.aerflo.com Circle No. 553

AKH Sports, Inc./The Measuring Plate 888-406-4347 www.hplate.com Circle No. 554

EP Minerals, LLC 800-366-7607 www.epminerals.com Circle No. 555

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New Products Debuting at the 2008 Convention

The Complete Conditioning for Baseball book/DVD package features a comprehensive training approach that builds players’ physical abilities as well as the baseball-specific skills their positions require. Included are 196 exercises and drills; programs designed to improve strength, power, speed, agility, and quickness; nutritional guidelines; yearlong training schedules; and optimal methods for baseball fitness testing. The companion DVD takes you onto the diamond and into the gym to demonstrate the exercises and drills.

M.A.S.A. is proud to announce the acquisition of Osborne Innovative Products. For more than 25 years, Osborne protective screens have been highly regarded by coaches as some of the most durable and versatile equipment available. Maximum-strength #72 braided nylon netting and HD galvanized steel ensures years of performance.

Innovative features include rotating and telescoping legs for compact storage, heightadjustable frames for infinite positioning and transport, and “Swivel-Style” L-screen tops for right- and left-handed pitchers. M.A.S.A.’s wide variety of sizes and styles can meet any requirement.

Train more athletes in the same amount of time with the new Power Base Trainer from Power Systems. This anchoring system eliminates the need for a partner when training solo or in a group, performing forward, backward, lateral, vertical, or jumping movements. Load the Power Base Trainer with weight plates (minimum of 90 pounds) and train up to four athletes by attaching the fully sheathed resistance tubing to the four welded metal loops on top. A non-skid bottom keeps the unit in place on smooth surfaces. The Power Base Trainer is available with one or two Power Builders and additional belts.

Human Kinetics 800-747-4457 www.humankinetics.com Circle No. 556

M.A.S.A., Inc. 800-264-4519 www.masa.com Circle No. 557

Power Systems 800-321-6975 www.power-systems.com Circle No. 558

Advancing the Evolution of Soil.

www.stabilizersolutions.com 800.336.2468 / 602.225.5900

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Ringor has introduced the GameSpeed long-sleeve shirt for the 2008 season. This garment is designed to provide an excellent moisture-management solution for the garments worn under game jerseys. The shirt body is constructed of Active Carbon Fiber fabric and is designed to maintain core temperature while controlling body moisture. The sleeves are Lycra and connect to Ringor’s Flex-Zone panels, which are designed to flex during baseball-specific movements.

Available colors are red, royal blue, maroon, black, green, navy blue, and purple.

The Pitching Pad is a complete training system designed to make pitchers’ workouts more effective. Using the markings on the Pitching Pad as reference points, pitchers are forced to focus on location, and by seeing exactly where each pitch lands, they’re better able to make needed adjustments.

The numbers are laid out like a clock, allowing the pitcher to perfect a 12-6 curveball or a 10-4 sinker. Suggested daily workouts, a pitching chart, and simulated game instructions are included.

The LimbSaver baseball bat technology is revolutionary in the way it controls painful energies while pushing the envelope of performance for a baseball bat. The moment a baseball impacts the bat, a trio of unique technologies goes to work to ensure that batters will not feel the pain associated with baseball bats on the market today. By combining revolutionary ideas with unique application, the LimbSaver bats will be some of the most comfortable, highest performing bats you will ever own.

Ringor 800-524-1236 www.ringor.com Circle No. 559

The Pitching Pad 210-232-8392 www.thepitchingpad.com Circle No. 560

LimbSaver 877-257-2761 www.limbsaver.com Circle No. 561

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MORE PRODUCTS BaseballTips.com 800 487 7432 www.baseballtips.com

Colorado Lining 888-546-4641 www.weather-beater.com

Call BaseballTips.com’s pro and school division from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and discuss your purchase orders and team needs with real coaches.

BaseballTips.com is different—you get your choice of manufacturers on a wide variety of products.

The company offers 32 pitching machines, 14 batting cages, and 75 training aids, plus field goods and custom nets, screens, covers, and pads. Enjoy great prices on MLB radar guns, wood bats, and more than 200 videos and instruction books. All customers receive free listings in BaseballTips.com’s nationwide instructors database, plus access to more than 160 baseball instructional articles. BaseballTips.com has been a member of the ABCA for 11 years.

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Protect your field with WeatherBeater®’s athletic covers. The company’s products include field covers, sideline covers, infield shields, windscreens, event flooring, gym floor covers, custom logo printing, and more. WeatherBeater, by Colorado Lining, has more than 28 years and half a billion square feet of experience converting plastics for various industries.

For literature and more information, call today or visit the company online.

Circle No. 563 eFundraising.com 866-235-9660 www.efundraising.com Jack Link’s beef snacks and jerky are perfect for your wild side of fundraising.

A COACHES BEST FRIEND

These tasty, savory snacks are top sellers at games, practices, and events.

Earn up to 50-percent fundraising profit with Jack Link’s beef snacks and jerky from eFundraising.

Circle No. 564 Fuller Five Landscape Supply 888-749-2880 www.fuller5.net Fuller Five Landscape Supply provides Diamond Dirt athletic surface products for baseball and softball fields. The company’s products include warning track materials, infield fine mixes, infield conditioners, infield quick-dry products, and topdressings. These products provide a smooth and safe infield playing surface that retains adequate moisture to decrease dust while allowing quick drainage and absorption. Visit the company’s Web site to check out its Red Infield Conditioner, Red Absorb, Red Mound Mix, Red Infield Fines, and Red Warning Track Material.

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A complete guide for more power and speed

The best in artificial turf for your next

Complete Conditioning for Baseball features a comprehensive training approach that builds players’ physical abilities as well as the baseball specific skills their positions require.

baseball, softball or other sport facility.

The programs in this book will help: • Generate more power.

• Protect the pitching arm.

• Increase the velocity of throws.

• Expand range in the field.

• Improve quickness on the base paths.

The companion DVD takes you onto the diamond and into the gym to demonstrate the exercises and drills.

New! Includes DVD

ISBN 978-0-7360-6243-5 • $24.95 ($26.95 CDN) To order visit http://baseball.humankinetics.com or call 1.800.747.4457 (US) • 1.800.465.7301 (Canada) Also available in bookstores everywhere!

See our product at the ABCA convention: BSN Sports/Collegiate Pacific Booth Plaza 215 VPI Sports Booth 333 & 335 Tomark Sports Booth 609 & 611

HUMAN KINETICS 800-959-1844 • 888-566-8966 www.diamondturf.net

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MORE PRODUCTS GameMaster 859-746-9800 www.gamemasterathletic.com The new and improved Instructo-Swing was developed to help hitters practice and learn how to swing a bat the correct way. By training with the InstructoSwing, the “good habits bars” help the hitter develop the correct path to the ball. The new angle adjustment feature assists hitters in developing the type of swing that produces line drives, hard ground balls, and fly balls that carry.

Circle No. 566 Gourock 800-248-7295 www.gourock.com Gourock provides reliable, commercial-strength netting applications featuring top-notch craftsmanship and excellent ser vice. Fast turnaround and

multiple twine/mesh size combinations are available. The company specializes in providing high-quality materials and expert design and production. Its products can be customized to any dimensions.

Circle No. 567 Heying Co. 712-756-8847 www.infield-drag.com The PR72 Pro Groomer™ Infield Drag levels infields, warning tracks, granular running tracks, and more by cutting off high spots and filling in low areas. It keeps infields level, well-groomed, and in safe playing condition.

It can be used to mix in new material or to break up hard, compacted surfaces.

The PR72 Pro Groomer saves labor, reduces water puddling, removes weeds,

and more. It’s six feet wide and doesn’t require hydraulics or a three-point hitch.

The unit can be pulled with a variety of towing machines, and no tools are needed to make adjustments. This product is available with a manual or electric lift.

Circle No. 568 Jaypro Sports LLC 800-243-0533 www.jaypro.com Jaypro’s Grand Slam batting cage offers heavy-duty construction with a full line of features. Designed for college and high school use, it measures 17’ 6” wide x 12’ deep x 12’ high.

Constructed of two-inch heavy wall aluminum, it’s easy to fold and collapses to just five feet high.

It includes a climatized nylon net and ricochet cushion to reduce rebound and frame damage. The Little Slam transports easily on three pneumatic turf wheels. A vinyl skirt is optional.

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Ever wonder where the pro teams get those GIANT rubber bands they use for stretching?

Look no further!

Jump Stretch has been supplying the large continuous-loop FlexBands® to high school, college, and pro teams since 1980.

We have a total of seven sizes, but most teams use either the Light or Average bands for stretching. For more information, visit our website at www.jumpstretch.com or call 1-800-344-3539.

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MORE PRODUCTS Jaypro Sports LLC 800-243-0533 www.jaypro.com

Jump Stretch, Inc. 800-344-3539 www.jumpstretch.com

Muhl Tech 888-766-8772 www.themuhl.com

Jaypro’s Professional Pitcher’s Safety Protector is a versatile 7’ x 7’ L-shaped unit that accommodates left- and righthanded pitchers. It works with pitching machines or live-arm delivery, and is constructed of heavy-gauge 1-5/8” O.D. galvanized steel tubing with a durable, attractive green powder-coated finish.

Heavy-duty two-inch square galvanized legs provide extra rigidity, and the slip-on net is made of weatherproof #42 knotless black nylon (double-sided). The unit is shown with an optional wheel kit.

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“Don’t Ice that Ankle Sprain!” by Jump Stretch founder Dick Hartzell and Dr. Michael Shimmel will introduce you to the FlexBand Ankle & Strengthening Traction Technique, which is designed to reduce pain and swelling and to speed recovery time from ankle injuries.

You will never deal with a sprain the same way again. The book is 85 pages long, includes a companion DVD, and covers horizontal traction, vertical traction, deferred pain, and more. It also includes testimonials from athletes and healthcare professionals.

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Why is the Advanced Skills Tee used by more than 2,000 high school and college programs? You get instant feedback with every swing. Its unique forward arm and outside barrier help develop a nice swing path and keep the hands inside the ball. The tough polyurethane construction will give you years of worry-free use. Try one this season, and if you don’t like it, Muhl Tech will buy it back.

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MORE PRODUCTS Muhl Tech Baseball & Softball offers equipment to make your practice time more productive. Since 2001, the company has been developing a line of “skill-specific” training equipment that gives hitters instant feedback with ever y swing. The products are designed to withstand heavy use during high school and college team practices. Muhl Tech also offers its own line of batting cages and screens, sold direct to save you money.

Circle No. 573 Unique Sports Products, Inc. 800-554-3707 www.hotglove.com As most baseball players know, a broken-in glove is vital. Until now, most players dreaded the lengthy break-in process needed to soften a glove.

Hot Glove heat treatment uses a patented foam that is rapidly absorbed deep into the fibers of the glove when exposed to heat. You then shape the glove to your exact needs and it’s game-ready in less than 10 minutes.

Circle No. 574 Xvest 800-697-5658 www.thexvest.com Adjustable Xvest TurboBells are a new product from the maker of Xvest.

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just seconds, giving athletes complete control of their workout. The economical Xvest TurboBells have large easy-grip rubberized handles and come with a specially designed stand. The manufacturer is offering them at an introductory price of $349, plus free shipping—saving you more than $270.

Circle No. 575 The Xvest is currently used by and has redefined training and fitness protocols for most, if not all, MLB teams, as well as teams in the NFL and NBA and at many colleges and universities.

The Xvest also has a reputation for being one of the most used training products by U.S. Olympic programs. The Xvest can be utilized with most training protocols and activities. It will not move, migrate, or bounce, enabling you to take your training to the extreme.

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WEB NEWS Aalco Mfg. Co. Is First Again Aalco’s Web site will soon provide free access to customwritten specifications for all your athletic needs. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2008, Aalco’s site will feature ARCAT’s “Spec.

Wizard,” which enables architects, owners, and facility managers to write their own specs with the touch of a button.

The new year promises to be a great one for Aalco’s site, so check it out early and often.

www.aalcomfg.com Buy Great Products and Avoid E-Marketing Hassles with Betterbaseball Betterbaseball offers a wide variety of baseball and softball products, and most of them can be shipped the same day you order. The company updates its Web site with new products daily to satisfy even the most demanding baseball teams. Betterbaseball offers competitive prices and friendly and professional customer service. The customer information collected on its Web site is never sold, shared, or rented to anyone—the information collected during the ordering process is for billing and shipping purposes only. Furthermore, Betterbaseball does not add anyone to its e-mail list unless that individual has specifically requested to receive mailings.

Check out the Betterbaseball Web site today.

www.betterbaseball.com

Create a New Apparel Package for Your Team at Ringor’s Site Ringor is a manufacturer of premium baseball and softball footwear, performance apparel, team bags, and accessories. As a direct company, Ringor gives Web customers the unique opportunity to view and purchase Ringor brand items directly from the manufacturer. Visitors can choose their sport (baseball or softball) directly from the home page and view products related to their game. Coaches enjoy the “Team Packages” section, where they have the opportunity to build their own team package and submit it directly to a Ringor team sales representative. Visitors shopping for Ringor products can also take advantage of “ultra-zoom” product photos for a great product view prior to ordering.

www.ringor.com Customers Score Big on Fair-Play’s Site Sports fans, athletic directors, and administrators have relied on the style, performance, and innovation of Fair-Play Scoreboards to stay on top of their game for more than 70 years. Fair-Play’s Web site offers a number of features to help end users make the right choice for their venue. Check out the site for product descriptions on the company’s entire line of scoreboards, electronic message centers, and accessories.

You can read specification sheets, download PDFs, and view interactive photo and installation galleries, which are searchable by model, sport, and geographic location. Locate a FairPlay dealer near you with an interactive map.

www.fair-play.com

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Calling Cards Here is what these companies are most known for:

Providing top-quality field materials, maintenance equipment, and technical assistance. www.beaconathletics.com

Affordable, time-saving coaching tools since 1995. www.digitalscout.com

High-quality, affordable topdressers and linear aerators incorporating “simple, well-built” design. www.earthandturf.com

Fair-Play designs and manufactures quality scoreboards, message centers, and accessories. www.fair-play.com

Low-impact, pneumatic resistance equipment for the elite athlete. www.keiser.com

A leader in innovative, quality sports training equipment. www.sportsattack.com

Your team, your uniform, your way.

XUBI: RULE YOUR JUNGLE. www.xubisports.com

Betterbaseball is your complete baseball and softball supply headquarters. www.betterbaseball.com

Top-quality training aids for hitting, throwing, and fielding for any level player. www.pikproducts.com

American Baseball Coaches Association Membership 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 (plus $3 handling fee), $35 for Canadian members (plus $3 handling fee), and $40 for international members (plus $3 handling fee). All memberships must be paid in US funds. The ABCA does not accept purchase orders.

Send payment to: ABCA Membership, 108 South University Avenue Suite #3, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-2327 Phone: (989) 775-3300 Fax: (989) 775-3600 E-mail: abca@abca.org

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MLB-Caliber Footwear and Equipment Available to High School and College Programs As the Category Director for Reebok’s cleated footwear division, Joshua Rattet is an integral part of the successful relationships Reebok maintains with the NFL and MLB. He is also responsible for building and developing all of Reebok’s cleated footwear. Joshua has a strong background in product marketing and sports marketing, and has degrees from the University of MassachusettsAmherst and Northeastern University.

What are the unique features of your baseball team footwear line for college and high school teams in terms of construction and comfort, and what makes the footwear so innovative?

We have made a dramatic overhaul of our product line for 2008 in an effort to reduce weight, increase breathability, and improve comfort and cushioning.

For example, in the Wheels MP we have incorporated a brand new technology called Kinetic Fit. The Kinetic Fit system includes a panel of material constructed into the upper that allows the shoe to move naturally in conjunction with the mechanics of the foot. This ultimately minimizes irritation.

Through Reebok’s stateof-the-art engineering capabilities, we have also developed an innovative, lightweight two-piece plate called HardLink. HardLink is a TPU arch bridge that connects the two separate pieces of the outsole plate to give it the support of a one-piece plate. This makes the footwear significantly lighter while maintaining the structural integrity of the shoe. In addition, we have included PlayDry collar liners to wick moisture out of the upper and keep the foot cool and comfortable.

Reebok is MLB’s Authentic Collection Supplier of Footwear. How has this official partnership influenced your company’s footwear development?

We could not have asked for a better partner than Major League Baseball.

They have given us the opportunity to utilize their logos, which resonate with consumers around the world. Being the official shoe of Major League Baseball has validated our performance credibility and authenticated what we are trying to articulate to our consumers—that we make great baseball shoes.

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We are introducing a signature David Ortiz shoe this coming season. He wore the shoe throughout the playoffs and the World Series. It is through working with players like David Ortiz that Reebok is able to collect feedback and integrate the needs of professional athletes into

the footwear we develop. By incorporating the iconic silhouetted batter onto our shoes and using Reebok baseball icons in a uniform fashion, retailers, consumers, and industry experts have seen the correlation between Reebok and MLB. Who in MLB is currently wearing Reebok footwear, and how do you meet their individual needs?

We arguably have the game’s best young athletes and a solid mix of veterans. Reebok has more than 200 Major League players under contract, 17 of whom were selected to play in the 2007 All-Star Game in San Francisco.

Prince Fielder, wearing Reebok, hit 50 home runs as a rookie. Clay Buckholtz of the Boston Red Sox and Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers both pitched no-hitters this season wearing Reebok. Josh Beckett, possibly this generation’s greatest postseason pitcher, has dominated wearing Reebok footwear. Beckett is also wearing a Reebok glove—a credit to the quality of our new baseball equipment line. Magglio Ordonez, Jonathan Papelbon, Justin Morneau, J. J. Hardy, Hunter Pence, Brandon Webb, Curt Schilling, Jason Giambi, Alfonso Soriano, and many others all wear Reebok baseball footwear.

How are you able to offer colleges and high school programs the same products that are being worn by MLB athletes?

We use the same specifications for our retail shoes that we use for the products made for our stable of MLB athletes. That is our point of difference and badge of credibility.

Are there other special features and innovations of your team footwear line that can benefit high school and college baseball programs?

Ultimately, we want to provide the athlete with a perfect fit. Weight reduction, increased breathability, moisture management, increased comfort, and better traction are all primary focuses in this crusade to provide players with a competitive advantage. Selecting treatments and components that make a difference is just the start. We work relentlessly on every aspect of the cleat—from picking industry-leading materials to designing meaningful benefits for athletes of all ages.

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Multi-Sport Facilities Count On Jaypro Sports To Provide Custom Solutions And A Full Line Of Quality Athletic Equipment!

Jaypro™ provides a full line of products for competition or recreational play. From aluminum bleachers and soccer goals, to ceiling suspended backstops and divider curtains, we adhere to the highest standards of quality and service in the sports equipment industry. For all your athletic equipment needs, when the game is on the line think ...Jaypro!

For more information see your local Jaypro dealer or to order a free catalog, contact Jaypro at 800-243-0533 or visit us at www.jaypro.com.

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