International Developmental
High School Summer Instructional Tournament
July 16-25, 2009
Cocoa Expo Sports Complex
500 Friday Road
Cocoa, FL 32926
This ten (10) day instructional oriented event/tournament is
presented by International Performance Baseball and sponsored by www.fivetoolprospects.com and www.worldwidebaseballprospects.com will present a unique opportunity for the high school baseball player or team. Taking the normal high school showcase event format and adding professional instruction prior to games being played each day, with a evaulation on each individual player, we feel this will give the player the best opportunity to obtain a foundation through instruction and live game evaluation to play at a higher level or just to become a better player. International Performance Baseball prides itself on individual and group instruction in it's professional showcase events, which has lead to 31% of players attending showcase events in the last six years have signed professional contracts.." Players may be a mechanical flaw away from signing a professional contract or having an opportunity to play at the college level states CEO Matt Stark". " We have seen over the years that showcase events, tryouts, tournaments and other events that may provide exposure, don't take the time to evaluate and instruct the player. If something needs to be addressed or worked on this event will provide that opportunity. Video without instruction is counter productive and may limit opportunites for that particular player". All players will be evaluated and instructed by professional scouts, college coaches and experienced instructors. This will allow for a player to present themselves proactively to a potential College or University in a documented verified report based on this 10 day event.College coaches and recruiters will also be participating as staff members as well. Each player will have a thorough scouting report and evalaution that will be available on www.fivetoolprospects.com to view. We would like to stress that this event is open to any high school player. The goal is to provide a instructional foundation for each individual player to move forward.
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Event Partners- www.worldwidebaseballprospects.com
Welcome to Worldwide Baseball Prospects
WBP™ is an established baseball specific coaching and mentoring company. Here at Worldwide Baseball Prospects we welcome the opportunity to help you, the prospective high school baseball player and your family with the college baseball planning & recruitment process.
We can provide you with support, motivation and education, knowledge, information, resource materials and direct you to potential playing opportunities as well as coach you with an individual and realistic approach to development and advancement in baseball, academics and life.
We want you to be confident with your college baseball and academic preparation and your future thereafter. If you don’t know where to turn for college recruiting support there may be a good chance that you have actually found it right now with the solutions we offer.
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www.fivetoolprospects.com
About Five Tool Prospects
Five Tool Prospects provides free online profiles to high school, college, and professional baseball players and coaches. Five Tool Prospects has been designed to cut scouting costs for professional organizations, recruiting costs for colleges, and travel and tryout costs for players. The goal is to make Five Tool Prospects the scouting and recruiting hub of all collegiate and professional baseball.
Why should I use Five Tool Prospects?
A better question is, why not use Five Tool Prospects? Because our online profiles are free, you have nothing to risk. Creating a profile on Five Tool Prospects can only help your career. Once you have created your profile, you will be instantly put online and made public for any college coach or professional scout to see.
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Cocoa Expo Sports Complex- Baseball By The Beach
For over 23 years Cocoa Expo Sports has been the leader in college and high school baseball spring training. Year-after- year Cocoa Expo has been meeting the needs ofour coaches as they prepare for their season. Cocoa Expo Baseball Spring Training offers it all...games/scrimmages, practices, accommodations at a mainland, island or beach resort hotel, affordable meal plans, umpires and games balls all in one affordable package with no additional team entry fees, no admission charge for fans and no purchase of theme park tickets. Cocoa Expo Spring Training is all about baseball and our teams live out our long standing motto of
EAT, SLEEP, PRACTICE and PLAY.
At the end of a hard day of training and play teams can relax and unwind by visiting the Space Coast’s finest sites. Cocoa Expo Sports is located on Florida’s Space Coast. The space coast is a vacationer’s paradise. There is sun bathing, surfing or sail boarding on miles of white sandy beaches or airboats and jet skis on the Indian River. During off time our teams visit world famous attractions such as the Cocoa Beach Pier, Kennedy Space Center and Ron Jon Surf Shop. The Space Coast is also the spring training home of Major League Baseballs Washington Nationals so teams can take in a game just minutes from our center at Space Coast Stadium.
Call For More Event Information 562-902-9416
Event Layout
Instruction: 10 days of a instructional training with professional and college staff members representing Major League Baseball organizations and Independent professional leagues and Colleges.
Games: Up to 8 games played in a round robin or tournament format. Individual players that register will be placed on a team.
Scouts: Scouts from Major League Baseball organizations and Independent Leagues in attendance* along with college coaches and recruiters. Team rosters will be emailed to College recruiting web sites. All MLB local Florida scouts will receive team rosters as well. Note: All players attending the event will have their evaluation and profile provided on www.fivetoolprospects.com this will allow any scout, coach or baseball representative to see your evaluation, monitor your progress. We feel this will lead to more players getting more college opportunites."We would like to stress this event is open to any high school player looking to gain a baseball fundamental foundation!"
Hotel: Lodging provided at the Cocoa Expo Sports Complex (dorms)
Uniforms: Players and teams provide uniforms. Cleats, turf shoes and batting glove orders will be taken (optional). Call to place order! (562) 902-9416
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided at complex cafeteria.
Transportation : A private shuttle is available to player's and teams on side A of the airport, outside of the baggage claim under the Continental Airlines sign at the times of 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. on July 16th. Players must reserve spots my calling IPB office. (Players are responsible for all transportation(Flights-Taxi) before and after event.)
Fee : $1995.00-All-Inclusive live in package (local residents live off package $1195.00) ( 15% discount to teams that have more than 10 players) (Payment plans are available with $500.00 deposit) Players/Teams that make one full payment 90 days prior to event start date will receive 10% discount. Remaining balances are due before June. 1st, 2009.
Insurance: Players must bring copy of medical insurance to the event. Coverage is only necessary during event dates. Players not providing medical insurance coverage must sign a liability waiver.
Players are Responsible for:
Personal Equipment: Glove, cleats, personal protective equipment, uniform undergarments.
Off Field Dress: Casual dress-shorts and polo shirts/t-shirts.
Travel Uniform: Uniforms from high school or travel team.
Schedule of Events:
July 16th Reporting date! Players driving need to report to complex lobby at 12:00 p.m. Rooming list will be present at lobby front desk along with daily itinerary. Practice is scheduled for evening hours.
July 17th Daily warm-up with morning instruction in stretching, conditioning, and throwing. Playing catch and long toss throwing program will be main focus. Afternoon session will consist of offensive evaluation with hitting rotations. Batting practice, tee drills and soft toss will be the main focus.
July 18th Daily warm-up with morning instruction in baserunning. Home to 1st, angle out of the batters box, proper foot contact with bases, 1st base to 2nd base, leadoffs, 2nd base to 3rd base, secondary leads, proper angle. 3rd base to home plate, walking leads. Other areas of focus in this session will be reading the ball off the bat, reading the ball in the dirt, stealing bases, timing pitcher's, reading pick-off moves, reading catcher's body language and setup. This area we feel is extremely important and may run into afternoon hours. Games are scheduled at night. "Opening Night for Games"
July 19th Daily warm-up with our attention going to individual defensive positions. Outfielders, Infielders, Catchers, and Pitchers. These groups will focus on balance, footwork, angles to fly balls, positioning, transfer, throwing and release, fielding, blocking balls, and much more. Each group will have a format for that position. Games will be scheduled for early evening hours.
July 20th Daily warm-up with the entire day be devoted to offense. Bunting will be a big focus. This will consist of setup, bunting for a hit, sacrifice, squeeze, push, and drag. Games will be scheduled for afternoon and evening hours.
July 21st Daily warm-up with our attention going team defense. Cut-offs and relays, backing up situations, infield in, turning double plays, pop-up priority, rundowns, pick-offs, bunt situations, 1st and 3rd situations. Pitchers and Catchers will work on passed balls and blocking home plate. We will highlight how important communication is in these areas. Games will be scheduled for afternoon and evening hours.
July 22nd Daily warm-up with the day being dedicated to player evaluation. Players will go through a skill based evaluation which consists of running for time, throwing, fielding, and hitting. Grades and comments will be made on each individual player. Games will be scheduled for afternoon and evening hours.
July 23rd Daily warm-up with the day being dedicated to "INTANGIBLES" Everything you can imagine from getting signs, communicating with your 1st and 3rd base coach. Spending productive time in the dugout scouting your opponent, pre-game preparation, coaching yourself during a game, dealing with a slump, reading a pitcher and pick off move. Of course we need to back up bases, playing at a consistent energy level, leadership, on deck responsibilities, being a base coach and much much more. Games will be scheduled for evening hours.
July 24th Daily warm-up! Morning session will have review rotations, with Championship game scheduled for the afternoon hours. Group pow wow scheduled at night. Players make sure you have your questions ready for the staff members.
July 25th Players check out of dorms prior to 9:00 a.m. Departing flights should be for morning hours. Shuttle times to airport TBA.
Event Note: Players with private lesson packages will have scheduled times with instructors throughout event.
For Event Information Call The Office Of International Performance Baseball At 562-902-9416
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