W H I T E S O X E L I T E B A S E B A L L TRAVEL TEAMS 2 0 1 8-2 0 1 9 @White_Sox_Elite BullsSoxAcademy.com BULLS/SOX ACADEMY 630-324-8221 6200 River Bend Drive Lisle, IL 60532 Flip over for White Sox Elite Skills Baseball Sessions Information
WELCOME TO W H I T E S O X E L I T E B A S E B A L L TRAVEL TEAMS 2 0 1 8-2 0 1 9 JIM ADDUCI Jr. Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers JIM ADDUCI Sr. St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies Jim Adduci, Sr. is a former Major Leaguer, who has been with the Bulls/Sox Academy for over 20 years and is currently the Director of Elite Baseball. Jim started the Sox Elite Travel Teams four years ago along with the Sox Elite baseball skill training sessions. Our program has 23 college baseball commits in it s first graduating class of 2018. The Sox Elite program is aimed at developing the serious minded baseball player with aspirations of playing high school, college and professional baseball. Our ultimate goal is to guide and direct these players progressive training programs so they may advance in the game of baseball as far as their desire and ability can take them. We will also strive to provide a platform of competition and exposure for our Elite Teams and provide ongoing support/counsel from high school tryouts to college recruitment and beyond. Travel teams 2
Jim Adduci has gained valuable experience of going through the decision making process as a player and as a parent, his son Jim is currently competing in his 15th professional baseball season. Jim Jr. has played in the Major Leaugues for the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers as well as playing for the Lotte Giants in the Korean Baseball Major Leagues. These experiences allow Jim Sr. to be a priceless resource for a current Sox Elite player and his parents while training at the Academy. Jim Sr. had to make the tough decisions which inherently go with that type of success in the game; including: How do I become a standout high school player? How do I get the attention of college coaches or scouts? College scholarship vs. professional contract? If college, which scholarship offer to accept? If pro, should I accept or decline a signing bonus? See interview with Jim Adduci online at bullssoxacademy.com/jimadduci All Sox Elite teams train at the Bulls Sox Academy in Lisle. See virtual tour of our baseball facility at bullssoxacademy.com/sports/baseball/ FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: JIM ADDUCI jadduci@bullssoxacademy.com 630-324-8226 3
White Sox Elite TRYOUTS 2019 13U Monday July 16th WHERE: Benet Academy FIELD: Varsity baseball Field located behind the school CHECK-IN: 3:30pm TRYOUT: 4:30-7:30pm 2019 14U Tuesday July 17th WHERE: Benet Academy FIELD: Varsity baseball Field located behind the school CHECK-IN: 3:30pm TRYOUT: 4:30-7:30pm 2019 15U Wednesday July 18th WHERE: Benet Academy FIELD: Varsity baseball Field located behind the school CHECK-IN: 3:30pm TRYOUT: 4:30-7:30pm BENET ACADEMY (Varsity Baseball Field) 2200 Maple Avenue Lisle, Illinois 60532 Pre-Register Cost: $15 Day of Registration: $25 (Includes T-Shirt) WHAT TO BRING: Tryout form, water, equipment (including turf shoes or gym shoes if moved indoors) Register at bullssoxacademy.com NOTE: If inclement weather the tryout may be moved indoors to the Bulls/Sox Academy in Lisle located at 6200 River bend Drive Lisle, IL 60532. Any questions contact Jim Adduci at jadduci@bullssoxacademy.com 630-324-8226 Visit BullsSoxAcademy.com or Call 630-PLAYBALL for more details regarding TRAVEL TEAMS & TRYOUTS. 4
ANTHONY CALARCO Northwestern University JAKE KARCZEWSKI United States Naval Academy MICHAEL DUNKELBERGER Indiana University NICK FUSHI Ball State University PATRICK HAYES Illinois State University BRAYDEN CORTWRIGHT Western Illinois University BRYCE MOSKIEWICZ University of Pittsburgh ANDREW SCHIMMOLER Saint Leo University (Tampa, FL) CHARLIE WOOD North Central College CONNOR GRAEFEN Roosevelt University DAVID ASCENCIO Parkland College ELIAS HERNANDEZ Harper College GAGE OLSZAK Saint Xavier University JACK FERRARO Triton College JOSE SANCHEZ Indiana University South Bend JUSTIN GRAVES Purdue Northwest MARCUS GHOLSTON Arizona Western College OWEN WAUNN DePauw University TOMMY BENSON IMG Academy ZAC LIS Illinois Institute of Technology ZAC STYKA Washington University (St Louis, MO) GIOVANNI LOPEZ South Suburban College JOEY ALLEN Carthage College 5
WHAT THE PLAYERS RECEIVE 1. PROFESSIONAL SKILL TRAINING: At Bulls/Sox Academy via access to the White Sox Elite Skills Training Sessions, Private Lessons, Strength & Conditioning via Hard Gainers Athletics, Team Practices. (All Age group teams). Training Packages can be modified slightly for teams according to ages, team budgets or whether a player is a full-time player or pitcher only. (Typically a training package per player consist of 32 One-Hour Elite Skills Training Sessions (Nov. Feb.), Four months of Strength and Conditioning (twice per week), Speed Training once per week (Optional), and once a week practices for 14 and under teams beginning in February. ELITE TRAINING ELITE HITTING SESSIONS Levels 1 & 2 ELITE PITCHING SESSIONS Levels 1 & 2 ELITE INFIELD SESSIONS Levels 1 & 2 ELITE CATCHING SESSIONS ELITE OUTFIELD SESSIONS ELITE BUNTING & BASE RUNNING SESSIONS ELITE HITTING APPROACH & VELOCITY HITTING SESSIONS ELITE SPORTS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SESSIONS 6
2. TOURNAMENTS: 14U and Under teams that are tournament teams only typically play 10-12 tournaments beginning in April. Teams also play two weekends in Skyscraper Conference games (Chicago Scouts Assoc.) High School aged teams teams are scheduled to play in 8 tournaments beginning June after the conclusion of the high school season. 3. COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM: (High School Aged teams) Purpose is to educate and connect travel baseball players and parents of the White Sox Elite program to four year and two year colleges. Parents and players will learn about the process of recruiting and what it takes to play at each level (D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and Junior colleges). Once a player is evaluated (twice per year) the parents and athletes will be taught and assisted to market themselves to the appropriate colleges that will fit their athletic, educational, and financial needs. This process will have steps each year of high school and some athletes will be on different tracks because of talent and or waiting for the right school. There will be two evaluations for players per year, individual yearly meetings with the parents and players and a recruiting seminar. There is also ongoing support and guidance for players and parents once the recruiting process begins for individual players. 4. UNIFORMS: All players receive two sets of uniforms: 2 jerseys, 2 pants, 2 hats, 2 socks, 2 belts. Players receive a helmet, backpack or catcher s bag and a pullover 5. TEAM COACHES: White Sox Elite Teams are typically coached by White Sox Academy coaches handpicked by the Director of Elite Baseball. Often times the Director as well as the programs On Field Coordinator have been present at the tournaments and are coaching in the dugout during games. (Some teams may prefer parent coaches to reduce fees.) 6. TEAM ROSTER SIZES: Rosters sizes can vary. For 14U and under roster sizes are approx... 11-13 players and increase in players as the participants get older 7. EXPOSURE: Via access to Chicago Scouts Association Exposure Events, tournaments, showcases, Silver and Black Series, Skyscraper Conference, Fall Showcase Tournaments, Area Code Tryouts (Select Players) (High School Aged teams) All Sessions take place at the Bulls/Sox Academy 6200 River Bend Dr. Lisle, IL FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: JIM ADDUCI jadduci@bullssoxacademy.com 630-324-8226 7
W H I T E S O X E L I T E TRAVEL TEAM TRAINING White Sox Elite Travel Teams Position Specific, Hitting Sessions and Hard Gainers Athletics Strength and Conditioning Sessions: White Sox Elite travel team position players and hitters will participate in one-hour Sox Elite team only progressively instructed skill sessions as described in our White Sox Elite Skills Training Brochure and on our website (bullssoxacademy.com). Our team members will also participate in one-hour customized HGA position specific strength and conditioning sessions designed for our Sox Elite travel teams. White Sox Elite Pitchers and Catchers will take part in Hard Gainers Athletics Pitchers and Catchers Mobility Sessions as well as any of our open enrollments Pitchers and Catchers Elite Skill Sessions. Optional HGA Speed & Agility Sessions, Professional two on one or one on one training is also available by contacting HGA Athletics directly at 630-674-0335 or booking on line at www.hgathletics.com Sox Elite Infield Sessions & HGA Infielders S&C: FALL (Ending before Holidays) ELITE INFIELD SESSIONS 10U-13U: 6-7pm: Tue. (10/16-12/11, no 11/20) HGA INFIELDERS S&C 10U-13U: 7-8pm: Tue. (10/16-12/11, no 11/20) ELITE INFIELD SESSIONS 14U-18U: 7-8pm: Tue. (10/16-12/11, no 11/20) HGA INFIELDERS S&C 14U-18U: 8-9pm: Tue. (10/16-12/11, no 11/20) WINTER (Starting after Holidays) ELITE INFIELD SESSIONS 10U-13U: 6-7pm: Tue. (1/8-2/26) HGA INFIELDERS S&C 10U-13U: 7-8pm: Tue. (1/8-2/26) ELITE INFIELD SESSIONS 14U-18U: 7-8pm: Tue. (1/8-2/26) HGA INFIELDERS S&C 14U-18U: 8-9pm: Tue. (1/8-2/26) Sox Elite Outfield Sessions & HGA Infielders S&C: FALL (Ending before Holidays) ELITE OUTFIELD SESSIONS 10U-13U: 6-7pm: Thurs. (10/18-11/8) HGA OUTFIELDERS S&C 10U-13U: 7-8pm: Thurs. (10/18-11/8) ELITE OUTFIELD SESSIONS 14U-18U: 7-8pm: Thurs. (10/18-11/8) HGA OUTFIELDERS S&C 14U-18U: 8-9pm: Thurs. (10/18-11/8) WINTER (Starting after Holidays) ELITE OUTFIELD SESSIONS 10U-13U: 7-8pm: Thurs. (1/3-1/24) HGA OUTFIELDERS S&C 10U-13U: 8-9pm: Thurs. (1/3-1/24) HGA OUTFIELDERS S&C 14U-18U: 7-8pm: Thurs. (1/3-1/24) ELITE OUTFIELD SESSIONS 14U-18U: 8-9pm: Thurs. (1/3-1/24) 8
Sox Elite Bunting & Baserunning Sessions & HGA Infielders S&C: FALL (Ending before Holidays) WINTER (Starting after Holidays) ELITE BUNTING & BASERUNNING SESSIONS 10U-13U 6-7pm: Thurs. (11/15-12/13, no 11/22) HGA S&C 10U-13U: 7-8pm: Thurs. (11/15-12/13, no 11/22) ELITE BUNTING & BASERUNNING SESSIONS 14U-18U: 7-8pm: Thurs. (11/15-12/13, no 11/22) HGA S&C 14U-18U: 8-9pm: (11/15-12/13, no 11/22) ELITE BUNTING & BASERUNNING SESSIONS 10U-13U: 7-8pm: Thurs (1/31-2/21) HGA S&C 14U-18U: 7-8pm: Thurs. (1/31-2/21) ELITE BUNTING & BASERUNNING SESSIONS 14U-18U: 8-9pm: Thurs. (1/31-2/21) HGA S&C 10U-13U: 8-9pm: (1/31-2/21) Sox Elite Hitting Sessions & HGA Infielders S&C: FALL (Ending before Holidays) WINTER (Starting after Holidays) ELITE HITTING SESSIONS 10U-13U: 9-10am: Sat. (10/20-12/15 off 11/24) HGA HITTERS & PITCHERS S&C 10U-13U: 10-11am: Sat. (10/20-12/15 off 11/24) ELITE HITTING SESSIONS 14U-15U: 10-11am: Sat. (10/20-12/15 off 11/24) HGA HITTERS & PITCHERS S & C 14U-15U: 11am -Noon Sat. (10/20-12/15 off 11/24) ELITE HITTING SESSIONS: 16U-18U: 11 am-noon: Sat. (10/20-12/15 off 11/24) HGA HITTERS & PITCHERS S&C 16U-18U: Noon-1:00pm Sat. (10/20-12/15 off 11/24) (Optional HGA Open Enrollment) 13U-18U: HGA Speed & Agility 1:00-2:00pm Sat. (10/20-12/15 off 11/24) ELITE HITTING SESSIONS 10U-13U: 9-10am: Sat. (1/5-2/23) HGA HITTERS S&C 10U-13U: 10-11am: Sat. (1/5-2/23) ELITE HITTING SESSIONS: 14U-15U: 10-11am: Sat. (1/5-2/23) HGA HITTERS S&C 14U-15U: 11am -Noon Sat. (1/5-2/23) ELITE HITTING SESSIONS 16U-18U: Noon-1pm Sat. (1/5-2/23) HGA HITTERS S&C 16U-18U: Noon-1pm Sat. (1/5-2/23) ELITE HITTING SESSIONS 16U-18U: 11am -Noon: Sat. (1/5-2/23) HGA PITCHERS & CATCHERS MOBILITY SESSIONS 14U-18U: 10-11am: Sat. (1/5-2/23) (Optional HGA Open Enrollment) Elite Team Ages: 13U-18U: HGA Speed & Agility 1-2pm Sat. (1/5-2/23) 9
Elite BASEBALL instructors JIM ADDUCI HITTING INSTRUCTOR Jim Adduci serves as the Director of Elite Baseball for the Bulls/Sox Academy and is in charge of developing the Elite Travel Team Players Baseball Skills Sessions and Travel Teams. Jim has been with the Academy for 20 years and previously executed the White Sox Summer Camp program and also created the White Sox Hitting & Pitching Club program to give youth player s off-season training in their own communities. Jim is a former left-handed hitting outfielder and first baseman that played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies. In 1977, Jim was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB amateur draft. However, Jim chose to continue to his education and play ball at Southern Illinois University. In 1980, Jim was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 7th round of the amateur draft and signed to play in the minor league system for Cardinals. Jim made his major league debut on September 12, 1983 with the Cardinals at age 24. Jim also played in the Japanese Major Leagues in 1987 and his professional playing career lasted from 1980-1990. In 2014, Jim s son played the entire year in the Major Leagues with the Texas Rangers and in 2015 signed to play with the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization. DAN PASQUA HITTING INSTRUCTOR Former White Sox Slugger, Dan Pasqua, joined the Bulls/Sox Academy nine years ago working as a private instructor. Dan currently runs the White Sox Academy in La Grange developing ball players through private and semi-private training lessons. Pasqua was a left-handed powerhitting outfielder and first baseman known for hitting tape-measure home runs for the White Sox from 1988 to 1994. In 1988, Pasqua led the White Sox with 20 home runs; in 1989 he hit the second-to-last roof shot at old Comiskey Park and in 1991 hit a home run 484 feet which still ranks among the top five longest home runs in U.S. Cellular Field history. Over his 10 year major-league career, Pasqua appeared in 905 games with the Yankees and White Sox, where he slugged 117 home runs and 390 RBI. 10
Elite BASEBALL instructors MICHAEL HUFF PRESIDENT Michael Huff serves as the President for the Bulls/Sox Academy. Michael is a former White Sox outfielder from 1991-1993. During his career in Chicago, Huff shared the field with Ozzie Guillen, Frank Thomas and Robin Ventura and was a member of the 1993 American West Division Champions. Michael is a local product who attended New Trier East High School in Winnetka and was drafted in the 16th round of the 1985 amateur draft out of Northwestern University. During his professional playing career, not only did he play with our beloved White Sox but roamed the field with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays. He was on a Major League roster from 1989 through 1996. BILLY MALONE HITTING AND FIELDING INSTRUCTOR Billy Malone is the Lead instructor for Hitting and Fielding at the Academy. Malone brings an extensive college and seven-year professional background to the cage each and every day. His knowledge of the game and the various techniques he has learned over the years makes the athletes he works with become better all-round ball players. Malone, who has worked as a private instructor for the Academy since 2002, has coached at the collegiate level and has helped numerous players move on to the next level of their baseball career. Malone played collegiately at the College of DuPage, where he was a 2000 NJCAA All- American infielder. He transferred to NAIA Robert Morris in 2001 where he was a starting shortstop and a 20th round draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a few years in the Dodgers organization, Malone played for a number of independent professional teams including two local teams, Gary Southshore Railcats and Schaumburg Flyers of the Northern League. Billy was a two-time Golden League All-Star (Yuma Scorpions) and in 2005 was privileged enough to share the honor with Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, Rickey Henderson. RICHIE SERRITELLA HITTING, CATCHING AND FIELDING INSTRUCTOR Richie Serritella has been a White Sox Academy instructor for six years. He leads and assists in many of the Elite Skills Training Sessions. Capable of instructing in hitting, catching and fielding Richie is fast becoming one of the most popular instructors at the White Sox Academy. Richie is a resident of Elmhurst, IL and played his high school baseball at York High School. He attended Southern Illinois University where he played club baseball. Know for his work ethic, Richie played in 2014 for the La Rochelle Boucaniers in France. In 2015 Richie will play for the Skagit Valley Lumberjacks in the Mount Rainer Professional Baseball League. 11
Elite BASEBALL instructors STEVE OTTO PITCHING INSTRUCTOR Steve Otto graduated from Andrew High School in Tinley Park in 1985. During his college career, he played for St. Xavier University for 3 years and then continued to play professionally after graduation. In 1988, he was drafted in the 12th round by the Kansas City Royals and played in the minors for 3 years with them. Steve also had the opportunity to play in one spring training with the Minnesota Twins. As a coach, he also spent time traveling around the world with teams, going to places like China and Australia. Along with his coaching capabilities, his entrepreneurial ventures led him to even own and operate academies in Coal City and New Lenox, IL. As an instructor at the Bulls Sox Academy, he brings his highly recommended teaching skills to helping kids better themselves for their love of the sport. RONNIE NEDSET CATCHING INSTRUCTOR Coach Nedset serves as the elite catching instructor for the Bulls/ Sox Academy and Manager of the Sox Elite 17U White Team. He brings an extensive professional and collegiate coaching background to the Academy. Coach Nedset has served many seasons in MLB with the Milwaukee Brewers and Detroit Tigers as the MLB bullpen catcher learning from some of the top catchers in the game. He is a former college player as well as a former manager in the Independent Professional Leagues. GERRY NOVAK HITTING AND FIELDING INSTRUCTOR Gerry Novak is currently the White Sox Academies Satellite Manager and is a 14-year veteran of the Bulls/Sox Academy coaching staff. Gerry attended Romeoville High School where he earned All-Area and All- Conference selection during his senior year. Gerry continued his baseball career for the Joliet Junior Wolves where he batted.371 with 20 stolen bases, and was selected to the All-Conference and All-Region teams as a sophomore in 2004. Gerry went on to play for the North Central Cardinals from 2005-2006, was named the Cardinals Outfield Coach in 2007, and Varsity Outfield and Hitting Coach at Plainfield East from 2010-2012. Having played many positions, Gerry has an all-around feel for the game and is qualified to teach the finer points of just about any aspect of baseball. 12
Elite BASEBALL instructors GREG FOX PITCHING AND HITTING INSTRUCTOR Greg Fox graduated from Downers Grove South in 2009 and was a 2-year varsity letter recipient in both baseball and football. Greg was All- Conference and All-Academic in both sports his senior year. Primarily a left-handed pitcher, Greg committed to play collegiately for Aurora University and received the Freshman of the Year Award along with making the All-Freshman Team for the Northern Athletics Conference. Greg has been coaching as a summer camp team leader and private lesson instructor at the Bulls/Sox Academy since 2009. Greg is also one of the White Sox Elite High School aged travel team coaches. Although Greg was a pitcher throughout his collegiate career Greg is able to teach all aspects of the game including the mental approach to playing baseball. Greg had the experience of growing up in the game of baseball and had a distinct learning advantage as Greg s father, Coach Phil Fox, was an Illinois high school baseball coach for 33 years and was inducted into the Illinois High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 2008. JAKE GHOLSTON ELITE SKILLS TRAINING SESSIONS INSTRUCTOR Coach Gholston serves as a White Sox Elite Manager as well as one of our Elite Skills Training sessions instructor. Last year he served as the Asst. Coach for the Sox Elite 17U teams. Currently Coach Gholston is the Manager of the Sox Elite 11U Team. Jake is from Valparaiso, IN where he played HS ball at Valparaiso HS. Jake also went on to play NAIA collegiate baseball and his younger brother Marcus is currently one of our D1 prospects in the White Sox Elite Program. PHIL FOX SENIOR ATHLETIC ADVISOR, INSTRUCTOR AND CLINICIAN Coach Phil Fox is a respected 33 year Illinois High School Baseball Coach. He retired as Head Varsity Baseball Coach after 23 years at Downers Grove South High School and was inducted into the Downers Grove South High School Hall of Fame in 2010. During his high school career he sent over 70 players to play in college and/or professionally. He is currently a Board Member of the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association and is the All Area Chairman. Coach Fox was named IHSBCA Man of the Year in 2007 and is a member of the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame (Class of 2008). Phil is the Senior Athletic Advisor at the Bulls/Sox Academy and his duties consist of instructing all areas of hitting, fielding, and pitching. He also leads camps, clinics, and programs that are offered to the athletes and coaches in the area for the Academy. Coach Fox is a former collegiate player at Illinois State, where he went into the record books by throwing a no-hitter and being a part of another one. Coach Fox is currently a baseball coach at Aurora University and involved in recruiting high school players. He was an assistant baseball coach at Harper Junior College in 2011. Phil s son, Greg Fox, also serves as a Bulls/Sox Academy Instructor and recently finished his collegiate playing career, pitching for Aurora University. 13
19 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: JIM ADDUCI jadduci@bullssoxacademy.com 630-324-8226 Follow White Sox Elite Teams on Twitter @White_Sox_Elite BullsSoxAcademy.com