Illinois Indians Travel Baseball Club 2010 Season Plan
The Illinois Indians The goal of the Illinois Indians Organization transcends the game of baseball. We are about the game of baseball and life itself. We are about playing the game the right way, and doing the right thing both on and off the field. We pride ourselves on being outstanding young men in addition to being talented players. Our Mission is to provide the experience, development and exposure that will enable our players to earn the highest possible level of achievement. For our youth teams, we will provide important game experience against top level competition and create baseball memories that will last a lifetime. We will emphasize development so that these players are well prepared to earn the chance to play High School baseball. For our High School teams, we will create exposure opportunities where our players can earn notoriety and then advance to play for a College or University. We will teach our players the value of hard work and commitment. More important than being a good baseball player is being a good citizen. We will use the baseball experience to teach many of life s most important lessons.
The Illinois Indians and PlayBall USA PlayBall USA For Profit Corporation Owned by Nelson Gord Counts the Illinois Indians as One of Its Most Important Customers Illinois Indians 501c3 Tax Exempt Organization Non Profit Not Owned by Any One Individual Board of Directors Determine Direction of Organization All Parent Board Members are Volunteers Customer of PlayBall USA PlayBall USA Manages Our Teams and the Baseball Operations of Our Program
Baseball Program Management Nelson Gord President & Director of Player/Coach Development Overall Program Strategic Direction Coach Selection, Development & Evaluation Player Selection, Development & Evaluation Maintain Relationships with other Baseball Programs David Haehnel General Manager Day to Day Management of Program Income / Expenses Parent Communication Scheduling Supervision Chris Andel Director of Pitching & Youth Programs (10u 14u) Joe Ryback - Catching Coordinator
Team Management In all, 23 Baseball Professionals Dedicated to the Indians 18u Joe Ryback 17u Ryan Morrison 16u David Haehnel 15u Chris Andel 14u Dominic Senese 13u Charles Bolden 12u Matt Mahay 11u Mike Kool 10u Michael Wieda The profile for each Team Manager is on the Indians web site under Staff. 13 Additional Coaches will assist with the development of each team
$1,800 Annual Fee Per Player Fees for 2010 $800 Due by Saturday 8/22 to Confirm Selection $100 Per Month October through July, First of Each Month 2 CC #s On File This Money Funds: Program Management Nelson Gord President David Haehnel General Manager Chris Andel Director of Pitching & Youth Programs (10u 14u) Joe Ryback Director of Catching Team Management PlayBall USA Membership Unlimited Facility Use, Discounted Lessons PlayBall USA Facility Rental Uniforms
Short Term Schedule Friday, August 21 Selected players will be posted on Indians web site by 8:00pm. We will have multiple teams at certain ages. Saturday, August 22 Initial $800 Payment to Confirm Participation Tuesday, September 8 Fall Practice Season Begins Youth Teams Practice Twice Per Week Fall Practice Schedule Posted by Friday August 28
Youth Team Season 8 Fall Practices No Fallball League Program for Indians 2 Practices Per Week 4 Weeks Immediately Following Labor Day Outdoors 17 Winter Practices One practice per week 11/7 through 11/21 (3) 12/5 and 12/12 (2) 1/9 through 3/27 (12) Indoors at Playball USA, Half Facility
Youth Team Season 12 April Practices Outdoor Practices, Weather Dependent Indoors at Schaumburg Field House Very Large Facility, Ideal for Baseball Training Not Dependent on Weather More Opportunities Based on Fundraising Success 2 Practice Games 10 In Season Practices May to Mid July Schedule is Manager Discretion
Youth Team Season MSBL Schedule Including League Tournament 20 to 28 League Games Season Ending League Tournament 5-6 Additional Tournaments Possible Early Season Memorial Day Thillens July 4 Hosted by the Illinois Indians Other July Tournaments 12u Team - Cooperstown Dreams Park or Cooperstown Baseball World Approximately 50 Total Games Season Planned to Finish No Later than August 1 (Sunday)
High School Team Season Fall College Tour Tournaments Based on Home Run Club Membership 13 Winter Practices One practice per week 11/7 through 11/21 (3) 12/5 and 12/12 (2) 1/9 through 2/27 (8) Indoors at Playball USA, Full Facility 7 Tournaments Starting Late May / June Showcase Tournaments - High Profile with Elite Teams Extensive Overnight/Weekend Travel to Tournaments
Youth Uniforms High Quality Bottom and Top Coldgear Undershirt Warm Weather Color Jersey Grey Pants Socks (1) Hat (1) Batting helmet Sweatshirt Belt Players must provide other ancillary items such as shoes, mitts, bats, batting gloves. Player must purchase and use the Indians equipment bag but can use the same bag multiple years.
High School Uniforms 2 Warm Weather Jersey 2 Pants Socks (1) Hat (1) Batting helmet Shorts Belt Players must provide other ancillary items such as shoes, mitts, bats, batting gloves.
Fundraising for 2010 $300 Per Player Fund Raising Requirement for the Illinois Indians Funds Will Go Towards the Following Expenses: Player Development Programs Tournament Entry Fees Game and Practice Field Rental Assistant Coaches Umpires Equipment Business Related Expenses Fund Raising Must be Completed by March 1, 2010 Transparency Semi Annual Reports
Home Run Club The Home Run Club (HRC) is a traditional booster club whose members contribute their efforts to the improvement of the Indians program, for the benefit of the Indians players. Home Run Club members are our most active members in supporting the overall Indians organization The Home Run Club plays a vital role in making the Indians the best travel baseball program in the area. In thanks for their efforts and support, Home Run Club players and parents receive a series of important benefits. Home Run Club membership calls for an additional $300 fund raising commitment per player ($600 total).
Home Run Club Player Benefits Home Run Club High School Players Receive a Choice of Two Options: Option 1 - Two of the High School Fall College Tour Tournaments - $200 Value 9/12 University of Illinois-Chicago, 3 Game min 9/19 North Central College, 4 Game min 9/26 Valparaiso University, 4 Game min 10/17 University of Iowa, 3 Game min Two Tournaments Provided by Home Run Club Two Additional Tournaments may be Purchased Option 2 PlayBall Produced College Recruiting Profile - $200 Value
Home Run Club Player Benefits Home Run Club Youth Players Have Access to Important Skill Clinics Each Clinic has a $30 Per Player Value Sept 13th - Catching Clinic Sept 27th - Middle Infield Play (turning 2 and playing the position) Oct. 4th - Situational Hitting (2 strikes, 2-0, RISP, etc.) Oct 18th Base Running (being aggressive yet under control) Nov 1st - Holding Runners On (for Pitchers and Catchers) Schedule Updated Continuously and Will Run Throughout Practice Season Low Instructor/Player Ratio Means High Quality Instruction More Fund Raising Success Means More Clinics
Home Run Club Parent Benefits Meetings with Program Management Opportunity to Participate in Organization Board of Directors Expansion of Board Member Positions One Year Terms Your Help Will Make a Difference Team Parent Position Participation in College of Coaches Parents will be Trained in College of Coaches Clinic Program Will Be Closely Monitored Practice Help Scorekeeping Bench Assist Bullpen Warm Up Pitchers Assist with anything the manager needs to make the team more effective.
Fundraising Opportunities Sponsorships Sponsors - Businesses Support Local Community Organizations Sponsor Receives Indians Web Site Exposure (Over 30,000 Hits) Sponsor Receives Exposure to Our Members Provide a Value Web Banner Pricing Based on Page / Location Top of Home Page or Other Key Web Pages Bottom of Page Rotating Web Banner Price and Specification Sheet Provided Web Banner Valid Through 9/30/10 Sponsor Trophy and Thank You Letter
Fundraising Opportunities 2010 Entertainment Book Outstanding Value Large Geographic Coverage Chicago North Edition Chicago South/West, NW Indiana, Milwaukee $25 per Book Retail Value Also Your Cost $15 per Book Credit Towards Fundraising Commitments No Refunds on Unsold Books
Fundraising Opportunities Other Fund Raising Opportunities Jewel Shop and Share 5% Back to the Indians Restaurant Night 15% to 20% Back to the Indians Amazon.com 6% to 15% Back to the Indians Link on Indians Home Page Maywood Night or Similar Silent Auction Raffle Great Fun in Feb 2009 Charitable Contribution More Funds Raised Means More Player Development Programs Focus Do Few Things, Do Them Really Well
Fundraising to Offset Fees Fund Raising Beyond $600 Shared to Offset Individual Per Player Fees 50% Sharing on Fund Raising Above $600 100% Sharing on Fund Raising Above $1,000 Raise $2,600 - Play for Free, Full HRC Benefits You Raise Amount that Goes Towards Indians Fundraising Amount that Gets Credited to Player Fees $600 $600 $0 $800 $700 $100 $1,000 $800 $200 $1,500 $800 $700 $2,000 $800 $1,200 $2,600 $800 $1,800
Communication Check the Web Site Frequently, www.illinoisindiansbaseball.com This Will be our Primary Communication Tool Updated 6pm Monday and 6pm Friday Member Responsible for Awareness of Information on Site Drive Traffic to Web Site, Improve Sponsors Visibility Reduce E-Mail Information on Team Pages Coming Soon Team Parent Involvement
Player & Family Commitment We will continuously evaluate each player, building on the tryout evaluations. Re-Evaluated in Late Fall and Spring Fall and Winter Season: We encourage our players to play other sports during the baseball off season. However, we will motivate by tracking attendance. Fall and Winter Practice Schedules will be Released Early # Practices Attended / Missed # Hours Baseball Training at PlayBall USA Not Tracking # Lessons Players Expected to Train on their Own/With Other Players Lessons Important, but Tracked as a Regular Workout
Player & Family Commitment During the Playing Season: Youth Players Expected to Attend Every Game and Practice Youth Players May Not Play on Additional Teams, Exception is School Based Team Communication with the School Team Coach Important - Pitching Arm Health Conflicting School Games/Practices Not Excused No Vacations April July, Season End by Sunday August 1, 2010 We are reasonable people and we are open minded to discuss reasonable exceptions. For high school players, we understand the commitment to the high school program and the multi team nature of high school baseball.
Player Commitment Players Commit to 10 Service Hours, Completed by March 1, 2010 Coaching Younger Players Get Involved at Church Work with Disadvantaged Children Work with an Animal Shelter Senior Center Library Parent/Player Contract Payment/Fundraising Requirements What You Will Receive in Return Player Commitments Home Run Club Commitment (or not) Planning Our Budget Immediate Benefits
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