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

Fees for 2010

$1,800 Annual Fee Per Player

$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 RaiseAmount 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

Thank You for Your Time & Interest in the

Illinois Indians Travel Baseball Club

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