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