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  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

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