College Event Dates

December 21-23, 2009-California
January 15-17, 2010-Florida
March 19-21, 2010-Florida
March 19-21, 2010-Arizona (Tucson)
May 28-30, 2010-Florida
June 4-6, 2010-Arizona (Scottsdale)

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Location(s)

Florida
Cocoa Expo Sports Complex
500 Friday Road
Cocoa, FL 32926
 
Arizona
Scottsdale Stadium (Spring Training Home of the San Fransisco Giants)
3710 Osborn Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
 
California
TBA

This three (3) day instructional oriented event, is presented by International Performance Baseball 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 evaluation 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 its 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, former International Scouting Supervisor for the Seattle Mariners now on Special Assignments with the Seattle Mariners.

Stark explains, "We have seen over the years that college baseball showcase events, tryouts, tournaments and other events that may provide exposure, yet don't take the time to thoroughly evaluate and instruct the asipiring player.
If something needs to be addressed or worked on this 3 day event will provide that opportunity. Video without instruction is counter productive and may limit opportunities 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 3 day event.

College coaches and recruiters will also be participating as staff members as well. Each player will have a thorough scouting report and evaluation that will be available on 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.
 
Event Layout
 
Instruction: 3 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 2 games played in a round robin format. Individual players that register will be placed on a team.

College Recruiters / 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 upon request. All MLB local scouts will receive team rosters as well.

Note: All players attending the event will have their evaluation and profile provided on 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 opportunities. "We would like to stress this event is open to any high school player looking to gain a college baseball fundamental foundation!"

Hotel: Lodging provided at the Cocoa Expo Sports Complex (dorms) former Spring Training home of the Houston Astros. (500 Friday Road, Cocoa, FL 32926)

Uniforms: Players and teams provide uniforms. Cleats, turf shoes and batting glove orders will be taken (optional).

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 each opening day. Players must reserve spots my calling IPB office. (Players are responsible for all transportation (Flights-Taxi) before and after event.)

Fee: $595.00 - All-Inclusive live in package
(local residents live off package $395.00)
(15% discount to teams that have more than 10 players)
(Payment plans are available with $300.00 deposit)
Players/Teams that make one full payment 90 days prior to event start date will receive 10% discount. Remaining balances are due 45 days before each event start date.

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:
 
(First Day) 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.
 
First Day - Daily warm-up with evening instruction in stretching, conditioning, and throwing. Playing catch and long toss throwing program will be main focus. Evening session will consist of offensive evaluation with hitting rotations. Batting practice, tee drills and soft toss will be the main focus.
  
Second Day - Daily warm-up with morning instruction in base running. 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 pitchers, 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"
  
Second Day 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.
  
Third Day - Daily warm-up with the entire day be devoted putting players through a grading session. Outfielders will throw from right field to third base and home plate. Infielders will go through a ground ball segment, testing range and agility along with arm strength and accuracy, hand movement and fielding ability. Catchers will be evaluated with throws down to second base, foot work, transfer and body positioning.
  
Note: Flights should be made for late afternoon and evening hours on last day of event. Shuttle service will be available by calling IPB office ahead of time.
   
Event Note: Players with private lesson packages will have scheduled times with instructors throughout event.