1. Minnesota A’s/Vortex Director: Mike Carter
A 501c3 organization
The Vortex/A's Vision is to be the most admired girls fastpitch club in the upper mid-west.
Vortex/A’s Coaching Staff
Winter Training
The Vortex/A’s have winter training Facilities in Chanhassen, Minnetonka, and Plymouth. The 2017/2018 training schedule is laid out below. This seasons training schedule is not finalized yet but will be very similar to the training schedule below.
Players have the flexibility to sign up for training that meets their busy schedule. Additional team practices will also be scheduled in the winter.
Illustrative Example:
Monday:
Hitting – Minnetonka and Chanhassen
Pitching – Minnetonka
Catching – Minnetonka
Tuesday:
Performance Training* – Plymouth
Open hitting - Plymouth
Wednesday
All organization training – Minnetonka Dome
Pitching – Hitting – Infield - Outfield
Thursday
Hitting – Chanhassen
Catching – Chanhassen
Saturday
Private Pitching lesson ** - Plymouth
Sunday
Performance Training* - Plymouth
Open Hitting – Plymouth
Open training – Chanhassen
*extra fee
** Free for Vortex/A’s players
We are very excited to introduce our strong coaching staff. Bios of the coaches will be available on the Vortex/A’s website soon.
Additional coaches, trainers and college player resources are added to teams each season for coaching and training opportunities
     
Specific team assignments are determined based on number of teams, tryouts and are announced prior to team offers
12U / 14U Programs
Jack Thibault
Lisa Koehler
Morgan Garbrecht
Jenna Peterson
Lauren Oberle
Jayme Langbehn
Jessica Bren
16U / 18U Programs
Mike Carter
Jim Leicht
Dan Krause
Mitch Zwack
Hannah Bergh
Dan Rubischko
Jim Berbee
Courtney Smith
John Gimmestad
Anna Gimmestad
Senior A’s players sharring their college recruitment experience to younger Vortex players and their parents at the Vortex annual college recruitment informational night.
A’s/Vortex players training at the Minnetonka Dome

2. Who We Are Fees Tournaments
The Minnesota Vortex/Minnesota A’s are a premier fastpitch softball club that is based in the Minneapolis West Metro. 
The primary objective of the Vortex/A’s program is to provide our version of the best possible fastpitch softball experience. 
We provide a high level of play and instruction, as well as a consistently challenging and FUN experience for our players. We are committed to providing excellent coaching and player development in a fun environment.
The Minnesota Vortex provides the opportunity for year-round development and training, while recognizing the importance of creating well rounded, confident athletes and citizens. 
During the primary softball session our  Minnesota Vortex players make softball their priority sport.  Our off-season work consists of individual instruction, clinics, dome ball and team  practices,  but also takes into consideration ’ second sport athletes and other community-based commitments.
We also believe in giving back to the community. This year the Vortex/A’s organization came together to pack 32,832 meals at Feed My Starving Children.
Who We Are
Fees
The Minnesota Vortex/A’s believes we provide a great value. Fundraising opportunities will be available to reduce the cost for our families.
2018/2019 fee structure
Once offer is accepted: $550 will be due
10 payments of $195 due 9/1/18 through 6/1/19.
Uniforms,helmet,backpack must also be purchased
 The Minnesota A’s 16U Maroon team tied for a 5th place finish out of 72 teams in the prestigious USA Elite Select World Fastpitch Championships held in Kansas
"We will achieve our Organizational Vision by an uncompromising commitment to developing players on and off the field and knowing that the quality of our coaches and the satisfaction of our teams, families, and partners is paramount.”
Mike Carter - Director MN Vortex/A’s
Minnesota Vortex and Minnesota A's players will again be populating college ball fields all over this fall and spring! The Vortex program has consistently produced high level ball players who have gone on to play at dozens of colleges.  We are proud of our alumni!  
This fall is no different with 18 freshman from the MN A’s heading off to play college ball and 33 players since We take great pride in preparing our players with the skills to play at the next level.  
Several other Vortex / A's players were also nominated and were finalists for both the Gatorade and Ms Minnesota Awards, making the Minnesota A's / Vortex program well represented for the highest honors in the State!
Tournaments
The Minnesota Vortex/A’s play in the most competitive tournaments. The coaches make tournament and travel decisions in the best interest of their players. Typically the younger teams stay regional and the older teams will travel across regions.
 The Minnesota A’s 2000 team off a successful 2017/2018 season attending top college showcase tournaments in Kansas, Texas, and Pennsylvania
 A’s/Vortex players packing meals together at Feed My Starving Children. Amazing group of young ladies
 Former MN A's - Vortex players shown above share memories with Coach Mike Carter