Michigan Travel Baseball

2011 Team Directory

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Athletic Republic 8U

City/Area:	Auburn Hills
Contact:	Frank DiVito fdivito@bloomfield.org smccarthy218@gmail.com
Team Info:	This will be a tournament only team. The coach for this team has over 15 years of experience coaching at the varsity level. The team approach will focus on skill development and individual growth. The team will practice during the winter at the 20,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art performance training facility located on Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills.

Backyard Dreams Baseball Club 8U

City/Area:	Lowell / West Michigan	League:	GRABL
Contact:	Shane Beach or Toby Alderink 616-560-8889 gotitcovered23@yahoo.com
Team Info:	A unique and confident way to help you child achieve the most out of their social and athletic potential. Building hope and confidence in the student athlete by mentoring, and counseling, while developing their baseball and life skills both on and off the field. We are a growing organization that has 10 teams in 2011. Playing competitive baseball in league and weekend tournaments. Backyard Dreams... An organization that works together with all teams working together, traveling together, building relationships on and off the field. Indoor Practices begin in January at Backyard Spring Training (our own Indoor Training Facility).

Hartland Travel Baseball 8U

City/Area:	Hartland	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Wayne Thompson 810-632-4674 wkthompson@comcast.net
Team Info:	HAYAA Baseball/Softball offers a competitive travel program. We participate in KVBSA and play teams from Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. Also, we participate in weekend tournaments throughout the state playing a 30 - 40 game schedule starting in early April and playing through the end of July.

Jet Box Baseball Club 8U

City/Area:	Macomb County	League:	MABF
Contact:	jetboxinfo@gmail.com
Team Info:	New 8U team formed under the Jet Box Baseball Club Organization. We leverage the 40+ years of baseball experience of the Jet Box Baseball Club to provide top notch training at an affordable price.
Coaching Staff:	Former college and professional players who have played on the Jet Box adult team work with each team to assist in providing an excellent baseball experience.

Michigan Bulls 8U

City/Area:	Farmington	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Sean Gallagher seangallagher@michiganbulls.com
Team Info:

9U Teams

Arsenal Baseball 9U

City/Area:	Walled Lake	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Mark Hicks 248-877-4869 wsphotographic@aol.com
Team Info:	The Arsenals expect to field multiple teams at this age group.

Backyard Dreams Baseball Club 9U

City/Area:	Lowell / West Michigan	League:	GRABL
Contact:	Shane Beach or Toby Alderink 616-560-8889 gotitcovered23@yahoo.com
Team Info:	A unique and confident way to help you child achieve the most out of their social and athletic potential. Building hope and confidence in the student athlete by mentoring, and counseling, while developing their baseball and life skills both on and off the field. We are a growing organization that has 10 teams in 2011. Playing competitive baseball in league and weekend tournaments. Backyard Dreams... An organization that works together with all teams working together, traveling together, building relationships on and off the field. Indoor Practices begin in January at Backyard Spring Training (our own Indoor Training Facility).

Downriver Demons 9U

City/Area:	Wyandotte	League:	NWSL
Contact:	Blair Adams demonsbball123@yahoo.com
Team Info:	A competitive travel baseball program that had a successful season this past summer. We play in the NWSL and 5-6 tournaments.

FJBA Travel Baseball 9U

City/Area:	Fowlerville
Contact:	Michael Hubert 517-521-2060 wolfstonewoodworking@yahoo.com
Team Info:	FJBA teams compete in the most competitive divisions of the Mason Pony League and each team competes in three to five weekend tournaments each season. FJBA is a non-profit, volunteer organization that believes players realize many benefits from its travel baseball program. Benefits including learning baseball fundamentals, improving physical fitness, enhancing self confidence, and developing respect for others. Our players learn to value teamwork and contribute to a team effort, develop good sportsmanship, learn how to win and to deal effectively with losing.

Grand Rapid Flames 9U

City/Area:	Grand Rapids	League:	GRABL
Contact:	John Gonzalez 616-893-2464 flamesball@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We are a Christian-based, competitive travel baseball club based in Grand Rapids. Go to www.grflames.com to read our mission statement, which is the heart of what we do. We want to develop competitive, winning teams, and also develop strong, Christian young men. We don't preach, but lead by example. In 2011 we will be celebrating our 11th year as an organization. Players can always play up age if agreed up on by coaches and parents.

Gull Lake Storm 9U

City/Area:	Richland
Contact:	Brian Weiss weiss205@jasnetworks.net
Team Info:	The Gull Lake Storm is a competitive travel baseball team that competes in the BPA and USSSA Tournaments. Our goals are to focus on sportsmanship and team work, while developing kids to the best of their abilities in the great game of baseball.

Hartland Travel Baseball 9U

City/Area:	Hartland	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Brad Brief 810-599-8460 bradbrief@sbcglobal.net
Team Info:	HAYAA Baseball/Softball offers a competitive travel program. We participate in KVBSA and play teams from Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. Also, we participate in weekend tournaments throughout the state playing a 30 - 40 game schedule starting in early April and playing through the end of July.

Lincoln Little League Travel 9U

City/Area:		League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Andrew Rangel andrewrangel63@comcast.net
Team Info:

Metro Detroit Astros 9U

City/Area:	Detroit / Southfield
Contact:	Orza Robertson 313.467.0560 oarobertson@gmail.com
Team Info:	We are a newly formed baseball team looking to field 11 kids for competitive based travel baseball. Tentatively we are looking to play league ball with the Northwest Suburban League. We also plan to play in a minimum of 6 USSSA weekend tournaments. Our goals are to focus on developing player skills, sportsmanship and team work in preparation for High School and beyond.

Milan Big Reds 9U

City/Area:	Milan and surrounding areas	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Ron Reed bigredtravelball@gmail.com
Team Info:	Big Red Travel baseball offers a competitive travel baseball program at an affordable rate. We compete in KVBSA and several weekend tournaments.

Richfield Renegades 9U

City/Area:	Richfield Township	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Larry Green 810.423.6561 steelheader132000@yahoo.com
Team Info:
Coaching Staff:	If interested in coaching this age group, please contact Larry.

SCS Mariners 9U

City/Area:	St. Clair Shores	League:	MABF
Contact:	Robert Shock 586-719-2512 cell 586-778-5394 home robert.shock@gm.com
Team Info:	For all boys ages 8-9 before 5/1/2011. Mariners home fields are Kyte Monroe. League Play is MABF.

Troy Bulldogs 9U

City/Area:	Troy	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Dennis Sacco 248.467.4167 sacco8@wowway.com
Team Info:	We will play in the NOBF league (about 22 games + 2 or 3 tournaments). We will have indoor training from mid-Jan thru early April. To keep the cost low, we will be sharing the indoor training costs with the 11U and 12U Troy Bulldog teams. Season runs from the end of April thru first week in July.

10U Teams

Backyard Dreams Baseball Club 10U

City/Area:	Lowell / West Michigan	League:	GRABL
Contact:	Shane Beach or Toby Alderink 616-560-8889 gotitcovered23@yahoo.com
Team Info:	A unique and confident way to help you child achieve the most out of their social and athletic potential. Building hope and confidence in the student athlete by mentoring, and counseling, while developing their baseball and life skills both on and off the field. We are a growing organization that has 10 teams in 2011. Playing competitive baseball in league and weekend tournaments. Backyard Dreams... An organization that works together with all teams working together, traveling together, building relationships on and off the field. Indoor Practices begin in January at Backyard Spring Training (our own Indoor Training Facility).

Bloomfield Sting 10U

City/Area:	Bloomfield	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Tim Dickson 248.875.1122
Team Info:	We will practice and play scrimmages in the late summer and fall of 2010, and play about 25 regular season games and 3 – 5 tournaments beginning in May 2011 in the NOBF. Outdoor practices in good weather and indoor practices during the colder months. As of July 12, 2010, team reports they need players with strong batting, fielding and pitching skills to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

Davison Baseball Club 10U

City/Area:	Davison	League:	GFBL
Contact:	(810) 922-4484 dbclub@charter.net
Team Info:	If you are interested in trying out for the team, please visit our website and click on the Handout tab to the left and fill out the 2011 10U player information form.

Elba Bulldogs 10U

City/Area:	Elba	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Jim Cummings (810) 618-4436 clio_batters_box@hotmail.com
Team Info:

FJBA Travel Baseball 10U

City/Area:	Fowlerville
Contact:	Michael Hubert 517-521-2060 wolfstonewoodworking@yahoo.com
Team Info:	FJBA teams compete in the most competitive divisions of the Mason Pony League and each team competes in three to five weekend tournaments each season. FJBA is a non-profit, volunteer organization that believes players realize many benefits from its travel baseball program. Benefits including learning baseball fundamentals, improving physical fitness, enhancing self confidence, and developing respect for others. Our players learn to value teamwork and contribute to a team effort, develop good sportsmanship, learn how to win and to deal effectively with losing.

Grand Blanc Travel Baseball 10U

City/Area:	Grand Blanc	League:	GFBL
Contact:	gbtravelbaseball@gmail.com
Team Info:	Players are asked to bring bats and gloves to the tryout as well as long pants. They will put through a myriad of drills including fielding, throwing and hitting. Those interested in pitching for their respective teams will also have the opportunity to throw for the coaches.

Huron Valley Rebels 10U

City/Area:		League:	KVBSA
Contact:	John Gorny - 248-470-8982 - jktbgorny@comcast.net Brian Berry - 248-894-1789
Team Info:	We want the players to advance to the next level of baseball, learning the rules, plays, teamwork, good sportsmanship and most importantly grow as an individual and love to play baseball. We will fine tune the team and help them develop their skills they already have with baseball. We would like to enter our team in 3 tournaments and will start practicing in January. We will have trainers come to practice from time to time to work with the team as well.
Coaching Staff:	Coaches Gorny & Berry have coached for HVYBSA for 5 years. Both coaches are certified coaches with the Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Division. They've coached 3 tournament teams taking 2 teams to the finals and 1 team to the semi-finals in the State Tournament and a 2nd place in the 2009 Commerce Classic.

Lake Orion Dragons 10U

City/Area:	Lake Orion
Contact:	Marc Sites sites44@comcast.net
Team Info:

Lakes Area Dodgers - Blue 10U

City/Area:	Oakland County
Contact:	Bill Hallmann coachbill@ladodgers9u.com
Team Info:	This past year’s team, was a first year team, with only one player with prior travel ball experience, they far exceeded expectations. Placed 4th of 12 teams in the NOBF League. 1st place in the Cavalier Diamond Classic. Runner Up in the Columbus, Ohio USSSA SUPER NIT. Earned a berth to the USSSA Elite 32 World Series in Disney August 1st through the 8th. Team will not play in a league but will focus on weekend tournaments. Some tournaments will be 11U and we will drop back to 10U for the Super NITs/States and some other big USSSA tourneys. We will be having two or more practices per week. This will be an Elite 10U travel baseball team.

Linedrive Pirates 10U

City/Area:	Fraser	League:	MABF
Contact:	Brent Campbell 586-565-1049 bcampbell@marketingassociates.com
Team Info:	We are a second year team which played in the MABF. In addition to playing in the MABF we will also play in four to five tournaments. We are returning 7 players from last year’s team. Looking to add 5 players.

New Baltimore Bay Sox 10U

City/Area:	New Baltimore	League:	MABF
Contact:	Kevin Kitka 586-438-0032 or 586-795-5003
Team Info:	We will be playing in the Mabf 10u league next year and will try to play a couple of local tournaments. No traveling. We are looking for 4-6 kids for the team.

Plymouth Canton Titans 10U

City/Area:	Plymouth Canton	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Coach Jack (734) 968-5808
Team Info:	KVBSA League play plus 5 – 6 tournaments with 1 out of town.

Richfield Renegades 10U

City/Area:	Richfield Township	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Larry Green 810.423.6561 steelheader132000@yahoo.com
Team Info:
Coaching Staff:	If interested in coaching this age group, please contact Larry.

Saline Hornets 10U

City/Area:	Saline	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Steve O’Keefe steveokeefe1@gmail.com
Team Info:	2010 USSSA Memorial Day N.I.T.- Champions 2010 Saline Summer Slam- Champions 2010 USSSA State AA Tournament- Runner Up 2010 KVBSA South Division- First Place 2010 KVBSA TOURNAMENT- Champions 2010 Ranked #3 USSSA 9U AA in State of Michigan

SCS Mariners 10U

City/Area:	St. Clair Shores
Contact:	Brad Lack 313.318.2569 bradlack1@yahoo.com
Team Info:	Looking for good ballplayers for the fall of 2010 and spring of 2011. We are an established Fed team. Coaching staff is experienced. We offer hitting and pitching clinics. We will be playing in a winter indoor hitting league. We are dedicated to the improvment of the children.

SCS Mariners - Blue 10U

City/Area:	St. Clair Shores	League:	MABF
Contact:	Bill Burghardt 586-944-6703 pitchingcoach101@yahoo.com
Team Info:	New 10U team formed under the SCS Mariners Organization. Highly experienced coaching staff with the will to teach the correct fundamentals of baseball. This team is looking for all postions and will be playing in 3-4 tournaments. The Mariners organization has an indoor facility for winter workouts.

Troy Titans 10U

City/Area:	Troy	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Mark Potesta - 248.840.4088 - mpotesta4@aol.com Pete Manos - 248-561-8700 - pmanos@borgwarner.com
Team Info:	The 2011 10U Troy Titans are looking for a few skilled baseball players to add to a strong returning core team. Birthdate must be 5/1/2000 or later. The Titans will play in the NOBF league and 3 to 5 tournaments. The experienced coaching staff is focused on player development while remaining competitive. The 2010 season overall posted a winning record including one championship and one runner up tournament finish. The team utilizes winter indoor facilities with professional baseball trainers.

11U Teams

Athletic Republic Major 11U

City/Area:	Oakland County
Contact:	Elwood Bush eb3red@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We will compete again at the highest level and attempt to improve on our 46-6 USSSA record which included 2 Super NIT Championships.

Backyard Dreams Baseball Club 11U

City/Area:	Lowell / West Michigan	League:	GRABL
Contact:	Shane Beach or Toby Alderink 616-560-8889 gotitcovered23@yahoo.com
Team Info:	A unique and confident way to help you child achieve the most out of their social and athletic potential. Building hope and confidence in the student athlete by mentoring, and counseling, while developing their baseball and life skills both on and off the field. We are a growing organization that has 10 teams in 2011. Playing competitive baseball in league and weekend tournaments. Backyard Dreams... An organization that works together with all teams working together, traveling together, building relationships on and off the field. Indoor Practices begin in January at Backyard Spring Training (our own Indoor Training Facility).

Bloomfield Sting 11U

City/Area:	Bloomfield/Birmingham/Franklin	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Don Rump bblsting9900@yahoo.com
Team Info:	Team competes in the NOBF, and participates in 5-6 weekend tournaments. Practices begin in the winter, the season extends through July.

Davison Cardinals Baseball Club 11U

City/Area:	Davison / Genesee County
Contact:	Matt Malenich mmalenich@geneseeschools.org
Team Info:	The team is coached by Matt Malenich (over 12 years coaching experience) and Brandon Reed (over 9 years professional baseball experience and top area pitching instructor). Team plays in a AABC travel league.

Downriver Hawks 11U

City/Area:	Gilbraltar	League:	NWSL
Contact:	downriverhawks99@comcast.net
Team Info:	The Hawks will play in the NWSL and play in 7-8 tournaments. The Hawks made the final 4 in this years 10u BPA World Series. The Hawks practice indoors all winter & will be playing in a indoors league.

Elba Bulldogs 11U

City/Area:	Lapeer	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Mike Hill 810-656-5187 mikehill64@yahoo.com
Team Info:	The 11u baseball team will compete in the Greater Flint Baseball League. We plan on playing in 6-8 tournaments with a team goal of attending the 2011 BPA World Series which was played in 2010 in Warsaw, Indiana. We will also be playing in a Fall league in Grand Blanc in September, and start winter workouts indoors with a hitting league in October and start indoor practices in November.

FJBA Travel Baseball 11U

City/Area:	Fowlerville
Contact:	Michael Hubert 517-521-2060 wolfstonewoodworking@yahoo.com
Team Info:	FJBA teams compete in the most competitive divisions of the Mason Pony League and each team competes in three to five weekend tournaments each season. FJBA is a non-profit, volunteer organization that believes players realize many benefits from its travel baseball program. Benefits including learning baseball fundamentals, improving physical fitness, enhancing self confidence, and developing respect for others. Our players learn to value teamwork and contribute to a team effort, develop good sportsmanship, learn how to win and to deal effectively with losing.

Grand Blanc Travel Baseball 11U

City/Area:	Grand Blanc	League:	GFBL
Contact:	gbtravelbaseball@gmail.com
Team Info:	Players are asked to bring bats and gloves to the tryout as well as long pants. They will put through a myriad of drills including fielding, throwing and hitting. Those interested in pitching for their respective teams will also have the opportunity to throw for the coaches.

Jet Box Baseball Club 11U

City/Area:	Macomb County	League:	MABF
Contact:	jetboxinfo@gmail.com
Team Info:	New 11U team formed under the Jet Box Baseball Club Organization. We leverage the 40+ years of baseball experience of the Jet Box Baseball Club to provide top notch training at an affordable price.
Coaching Staff:	Former college and professional players who have played on the Jet Box adult team work with each team to assist in providing an excellent baseball experience.

Lakes Area Dodgers - Blue 11U

City/Area:	West Bloomfield
Contact:	Brad Thompson coaches@ladodgersblue.com
Team Info:	In 2010, we ranked number one in the state and midwest, and 26th overall in the country at the USSSA "AA" level. The season included several tournament wins including the USSSA "AA" World Series. Next season we will play a solid "AAA" tournament only schedule consisting primarily of USSSA sanctioned tournaments. We plan to attend 3 Super NITS (MI, OH, TN), the Michigan Major Elite, Open State. We will also attend the 66th annual Thillens Wood Bat Classic in downtown Chicago. Our off-season training includes fall and winter league ball and indoor practices starting after Thanksgiving. We focus on individual development, working one-on-one with hitting and pitching during the winter, before tuning up for spring. We'll play the best competition each weekend. We are looking for several dedicated players (and parents) who are up to the challenge. Join our solid core and help take this team to the next level.

Macomb Wildcats 11U

City/Area:	Sterling Heights / Macomb County	League:	MABF
Contact:	Don Lux 586-943-5550 wildcatsbaseball@wideopenwest.com
Team Info:	The 11U Wildcats are an extremely successful team, focusing in on player development in all areas while having fun. Excellent training provided to take kids to the next level both on and off the field; coaches with college / professional experience. Great kids, great families. The Wildcats won the AABC Regional tournament and played at the AABC World Series in Puerto Rico.

Michigan Cubs 11U

City/Area:	Northville	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Jim Marshall jim@northvillebaseball.com
Team Info:	Building on its successful 2010 season, the Michigan Cubs of Northville will compete in the KVBSA league and several weekend tournaments. The Cubs focus on building players' fundamentals in a fun environment that emphasizes sportsmanship and teamwork.

Michigan Grizzlies 11U

City/Area:	Southern Lapeer County/Northern Macomb County	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Steve Lesniak 586-489-3789 slesniakdfd@gmail.com
Team Info:	Newly formed competitive travel baseball team looking to compete in GFBL along with 4-6 tournaments within the area, along with winter conditioning practice starting in late January. We will also be looking at Cooperstown or Cal Ripken for the 2012 season. Please email or call for more information.

Michigan Red Sox - Red 11U

City/Area:	Birmingham / Bloomfield
Contact:	MichiganRedSox0099@gmail.com
Team Info:	We are a tournament only team and will be playing in 6-8 tournaments in the Spring/Summer of 2011. The team will begin 2x week indoor workouts (conditioning, fielding, batting) in January 2011.

Milan Big Reds 11U

City/Area:	Milan and surrounding areas	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Ron Reed bigredtravelball@gmail.com
Team Info:	Big Red Travel baseball offers a competitive travel baseball program at an affordable rate. We compete in KVBSA and several weekend tournaments.

New Baltimore Bay Sox 11U

City/Area:	Sterling Heights	League:	MABF
Contact:	Gary Ludwig 586.491.6063 newbaltimorebaysox@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We will be playing in the MABF and look to play 3-4 tournaments. We have former College pitchers on staff, and run a fundamentals based program. We will be going to Cooperstown in 2012.

NFWB Cobras 11U

City/Area:	Farmington Hills / West Bloomfield
Contact:	Jim Goan 248.672.4434 jpgoan@comcast.net
Team Info:	We will be playing 25 league games and 4 tournaments starting in April and ending in early July.

Oakland Wildcats 11U

City/Area:	Oakland County / Rochester	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Dennis Propson 248.420.2690 OaklandWildcatBaseball@gmail.com
Team Info:	The Wildcats will compete in the NOBF and play in 5 tournaments in 2011. There is also an opportunity to play in competitive tournaments from mid July through the Fall for those who want more. We are a team on the rise and have shown the ability to effectively develop young players. We will look to add 4 dedicated players.

Richfield Renegades 11U

City/Area:	Richfield Township	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Larry Green 810.423.6561 steelheader132000@yahoo.com
Team Info:

Rochester Rockies 11U

City/Area:	Rochester	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Greg Pankey 248-561-9157 Gpankey@comcast.net
Team Info:	The Rockies offer a competitive travel baseball program that will play the 2011 season in the North Oakland Baseball Federation, as well as 4-5 tournaments.

Saline Hornets 11U

City/Area:	Saline	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Ryan Caldwell ryancwell@gmail.com
Team Info:	We are looking to add to our core of travel players to continue building upon the goals and philosophies of Hornet travel baseball. The team will complete in the KVBSA league and 5-7 tournaments (approximately 40-50 games). Most tournaments will be local with up to two that require travel.

SCS Mariners 11U

City/Area:	St. Clair Shores	League:	MABF
Contact:	Kevin Malone 586-822-9186 scsmariner@yahoo.com
Team Info:	Mariners Fed. baseball program is designed to attract the player who seeks a more competitive and serious baseball experience. Our focused goal and primary objective is to allow players the opportunity to improve their skills while building self confidence and having fun. Players must be willing to commit to 30-40 games including weekend and tournament play (April thru July). Players may attend more than one tryout if they wish, but it’s not required. Please come to tryouts wearing baseball pants, hat and cleats and bring your glove. If you are a catcher please bring your equipment. Also make sure you also bring a drink!

South Oakland A's 11U

City/Area:	Madison Heights	League:	MABF
Contact:	Mike Held mheld@deloitte.com
Team Info:	Looking for players that want to play baseball at the highest level and compete against the best. Our success means our teams are invited to many invitational tournaments. Our teams have shown in the past that they can compete with the best, including several Cooperstown DreamsPark Weekly Championships and a National Championship. We focus on the development of players to reach their personal best, increase their skill levels, and prepare for high school baseball and beyond. We have our own practice facility and offer exceptional learning opportunities for 11 year old players. The A's will offer a complete winter program along with a competitive baseball schedule for the 2011 season. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more.

Stay Sharp Jr. Bombers 11U

City/Area:	Marshall
Contact:	Jennifer Wezensky 269.274.4071 jennifer@staysharptraining.com
Team Info:	Travel team is affiliated with Stay Sharp Training in Marshall. Team will play in the Battle Creek League and select regional and national tournaments.

Team Line Drive 11U

City/Area:	Macomb
Contact:	John Raymond johnr@current-solutions.net
Team Info:	The core players of the 2010 10U DMS, winners of 4 tournaments this season including the Open States and Mi. Major Elite will be a tournament only team and plan on competing in 8-10 tournaments. Coaches will include 3 members of last years coaching staff. Development will include winter workouts, winter indoor tournaments.In season weekly practices/scrimmages. We are looking for 4-5 players including experienced catchers.

White Lake Lightning 11U

City/Area:	White Lake
Contact:	White_Lake_Lightning@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We will be a tournament only team, focusing on player development. We will play in 8-10 tournaments. Looking for 4 players to round out our squad.

12U Teams

Anchor Bay Angels 12U

City/Area:	New Baltimore	League:	MABF
Contact:	Joe Schulwitz (586) 839-7447 kschulwitz123@comcast.net
Team Info:	A 3rd year competitive federation/travel baseball team looking for experienced baseball players. Looking for talent in all positions, including pitchers and catchers. Our focus is to develop better baseball skills and sportsmanship to prepare the players for high school and beyond. Experienced coaching in all areas of the game. The Angels will participate in a minimum of 3 weekend tournaments (possible overnights) and we will be going to Cooperstown. Check out our website for more information.

Ann Arbor Mavericks 12U

City/Area:	Ann Arbor	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	annarbormavericks@gmail.com
Team Info:	We are a AA 12u team playing in the KVBSA league, runner ups in the 11U KVBSA National League playoffs. We play in 3 AA tournaments during the year as well as 20 league games. Our season starts with weekly get togethers in January for hitting and pitching practice. Our team will have some boys leaving to join middle school ball. We will have no more than 12 boys on the team, and I expect about 6 open slots. Our preference is to maintain a 100% Pioneer High School based team, but will consider others in the Ann Arbor area. All positions will be evaluated based on our new roster.

Arsenal Baseball 12U

City/Area:	Walled Lake	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Mark Hicks 248-877-4869 wsphotographic@aol.com
Team Info:	The Arsenals expect to field multiple teams at this age group.

Backyard Dreams Baseball Club 12U

City/Area:	Lowell / West Michigan	League:	GRABL
Contact:	Shane Beach or Toby Alderink 616-560-8889 gotitcovered23@yahoo.com
Team Info:	A unique and confident way to help you child achieve the most out of their social and athletic potential. Building hope and confidence in the student athlete by mentoring, and counseling, while developing their baseball and life skills both on and off the field. We are a growing organization that has 10 teams in 2011. Playing competitive baseball in league and weekend tournaments. Backyard Dreams... An organization that works together with all teams working together, traveling together, building relationships on and off the field. Indoor Practices begin in January at Backyard Spring Training (our own Indoor Training Facility).

Bay Area Bulls 12U

City/Area:	New Baltimore	League:	MABF
Contact:	Kevin Kukla 586-531-0089 kandc93@aol.com
Team Info:	New team with 6 experienced fed players from MABF team from last year. Looking for 5-6 competitive, experienced players. Looking for all positions, especially pitchers and catchers. Our goal is to develop players for the upcoming High School years and enjoy the game. Clinics and Indoor Winter training facility will be available. Looking to play in 3 tournaments next year. With at least 1 overnight.

Bloomfield Thunder 12U

City/Area:	Bloomfield
Contact:	Robert Ferguson robbygibrown@yahoo.com
Team Info:	3rd year tournament team. We play 9-10 tournaments(weekends only) determined by the team. Won several tournaments for 2010 season. Experienced coaches. Our goal is to have players to become outstanding players at the high school level and beyond. We emphasize fundamentals in every aspect of the game.

Brighton Braves 12U

City/Area:	Brighton	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Russ Edwards 810.333.2227 rh_edwards2000@yahoo.com
Team Info:

Chesterfield Rockets 12U

City/Area:	Chesterfield	League:	MABF
Contact:	Jim Teller 586-489-1814 jteller74@yahoo.com
Team Info:	Looking for 2-3 players to round out solid 2010 club.

Clarkston Riverdawgs 12U

City/Area:	Clarkston	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Gary Jbara gary.w.jbara@morganstanleysmithbarney.com
Team Info:	4th year with core group of players, looking to add 2-3 players with Fed ball experience. 2010 highlights - team finished second out of 15 teams in NOBF; AABC State Semi-finalist In 2011, team will compete in NOBF and play 5-6 high level tournaments including a trip to Cooperstown The Clarkston Youth Baseball Organization, the Riverdawgs, is an organization dedicated to providing Clarkston area youth the opportunity to participate in the sport of baseball at the highest amateu We are dedicated to training the players and coaches involved in the organization in the fundamental aspects of the game and providing the highest level of competition possible.

Detroit Bees 12U

City/Area:	Greater SE Michigan (Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw, Macomb)
Contact:	Chuck Godfrey chuck0608@ameritech.net
Team Info:	AAA/Major Tournament only Team

Downriver Demons 12U

City/Area:	Wyandotte	League:	NWSL
Contact:	John Adkins 734-286-2849
Team Info:	A competitive travel baseball program that had a successful season this past summer. We play in the NWSL and 5-6 tournaments.

FJBA Travel Baseball 12U

City/Area:	Fowlerville
Contact:	Michael Hubert 517-521-2060 wolfstonewoodworking@yahoo.com
Team Info:	FJBA teams compete in the most competitive divisions of the Mason Pony League and each team competes in three to five weekend tournaments each season. FJBA is a non-profit, volunteer organization that believes players realize many benefits from its travel baseball program. Benefits including learning baseball fundamentals, improving physical fitness, enhancing self confidence, and developing respect for others. Our players learn to value teamwork and contribute to a team effort, develop good sportsmanship, learn how to win and to deal effectively with losing. For the 2nd year in a row the FJBA U12 team will be travelling to Cooperstown, New York to compete in the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament.

Grand Blanc Travel Baseball 12U

City/Area:	Grand Blanc	League:	GFBL
Contact:	gbtravelbaseball@gmail.com
Team Info:	Players are asked to bring bats and gloves to the tryout as well as long pants. They will put through a myriad of drills including fielding, throwing and hitting. Those interested in pitching for their respective teams will also have the opportunity to throw for the coaches.

Hartland Travel Baseball - Gold 12U

City/Area:	Hartland	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Todd Ekonen hartlandgoldbb@comcast.com
Team Info:	HAYAA Baseball/Softball offers a competitive travel program. We participate in KVBSA and play teams from Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. Also, we participate in weekend tournaments throughout the state playing a 30 - 40 game schedule starting in early April and playing through the end of July.

Howell Hurricanes 12U

City/Area:	Livingston County	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Eric Olson 989-329-1104 nicsmom101@yahoo.com
Team Info:	The Hurricanes are an "A" level team playing in KVBSA. Looking for 3 - 4 strong ballplayers to add to our solid core.

Michigan Diamond Kings 12U

City/Area:	Genesee County	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Jeff Bailey 810.577.0700 jbaileycpa@charter.net
Team Info:	We are a competitive Travel Baseball Organization in Genesee County. Team is associated with the GFBL in the Greater Flint Area. We will also play 5-6 tournaments within the State.

Michigan Red Sox 12U

City/Area:	Troy / Birmingham / Bloomfield	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Ken Mittlebrun kenneth.mittelbrun@morganstanleysmithbarney.com
Team Info:

Milan Big Reds 12U

City/Area:	Milan and surrounding areas	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Ron Reed bigredtravelball@gmail.com
Team Info:	Big Red Travel baseball offers a competitive travel baseball program at an affordable rate. We compete in KVBSA and several weekend tournaments.

Oakland Predators 12U

City/Area:	Oakland County	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Doug Czajkowski 248.499.9118 dczajkowski@comcast.net
Team Info:	Team is a second year North Oakland Baseball Federation (NOBF) team. We are seeking 3-4 players to fill out a proven core group. The team will utilize indoor training this winter and will play a full NOBF schedule and at least 4 local tournaments next season. We will also field a team in the Jason Thompson Baseball Fall League , which begins an 8 game schedule on August 14.

Richfield Renegades 12U

City/Area:	Richfield Township	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Larry Green 810.423.6561 steelheader132000@yahoo.com
Team Info:

Saline Stix 12U

City/Area:	Saline	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Mike Schwartzenberger stixbaseball@verizon.net
Team Info:	We are looking to add to our core of strong players to continue building upon the success the team has had the past two years. The team will complete in the KVBSA league and 8 tournaments (approximately 50-60 games). We plan to play a tournament schedule that will include a trip to Cooperstown along with competitive events in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Please visit our website for additional information at salinestix.com.

South Oakland A's 12U

City/Area:	Madison Heights	League:	MABF
Contact:	Mike Held mheld@deloitte.com
Team Info:	Looking for players that want to play baseball at the highest level and compete against the best. Our success means our teams are invited to many invitational tournaments. Our teams have shown in the past that they can compete with the best, including several Cooperstown DreamsPark Weekly Championships and a National Championship. We focus on the development of players to reach their personal best, increase their skill levels, and prepare for high school baseball and beyond. We have our own practice facility and offer exceptional learning opportunities for 12 year old players. The A's will offer a complete winter program along with a competitive baseball schedule for the 2011 season. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more.

Southeastern Hurricanes 12U

City/Area:	Downriver
Contact:	Joe Cortez josecortez9029@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We will be a tournament team only in 2011. There may be 1 or 2 out of state tournaments and team will be going to Cooperstown. Team will be playing in Major and Open Tournaments.

Stay Sharp Jr. Bombers 12U

City/Area:	Marshall
Contact:	Jennifer Wezensky 269.274.4071 jennifer@staysharptraining.com
Team Info:	Travel team is affiliated with Stay Sharp Training in Marshall. Team will play in the Battle Creek League and select regional and national tournaments.

Sterling Titans 12U

City/Area:	Sterling Heights	League:	MABF
Contact:	Mike Guitar 586.536.9313 sterlingtitans@gmail.com
Team Info:	4th year team competing in the MABF and playing in 5-6 tournaments. One of the tournaments will include either Cooperstown or Cal Ripken.

Warren Bandits 12U

City/Area:	Warren/Macomb County	League:	MABF
Contact:	Bob Dohn 248-755-8818 bob.dohn@hdsupply.com Dave Homic 586-291-3658 dmhomic@wowway.com
Team Info:	In 2011, we will be returning to compete in the MABF with a core group of players and will also be participating in tournaments in the Greater Detroit area. Our coaching staff is interested in developing a team that combines the highest ideals of teamwork, sportsmanship, individual skill sets, and competitive spirit. Also seeking to build a community atmosphere for parents and players.

13U Teams

Ann Arbor A's 13U

City/Area:	Ann Arbor	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Mark Schuby (734) 732-6369
Team Info:	The Ann Arbor A's is a competitive travel baseball team that competes in the Kensington Valley Baseball League. Our goals are to focus on sportsmanship and team work, while developing kids to the best of their abilities in the great game of baseball.

Ann Arbor Stars 13U

City/Area:	Ann Arbor/Washtenaw County/SE Michigan	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	John L. Reece 734.368.0978 annarborstars@gmail.com
Team Info:	Team consists mainly of players from Ann Arbor but also some from surrounding areas. We will be participating either in the community or the advanced division of the KVBSA this year. Plans are to play in 5 or so tournaments during the spring and summer. Because AA Middle Schools have baseball, the Stars' philosophy is to encourage participation on these school teams. There will be a full complement of winter workouts before the outdoor season begins. We will work on conditioning, throwing, hitting, personal and team safety, and defensive skills. The coach will assist players and their families to organize and participate in additional baseball opportunities for those interested private, semi-private and group lessons and clinics. Team preparation will include at least ten contracted clinic-style practices run by a former major league player (these clinics are paid for in the regular player fee).

Arsenal Baseball 13U

City/Area:	Walled Lake	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Mark Hicks 248-877-4869 wsphotographic@aol.com
Team Info:	Team will play in KVBA League plus 4 to 6 Tournaments. There will be indoor winter training sessions with certified Instructors at Arsenal Training Center.

Backyard Dreams Baseball Club 13U

City/Area:	Lowell / West Michigan	League:	GRABL
Contact:	Shane Beach or Toby Alderink 616-560-8889 gotitcovered23@yahoo.com
Team Info:	A unique and confident way to help you child achieve the most out of their social and athletic potential. Building hope and confidence in the student athlete by mentoring, and counseling, while developing their baseball and life skills both on and off the field. We are a growing organization that has 10 teams in 2011. Playing competitive baseball in league and weekend tournaments. Backyard Dreams... An organization that works together with all teams working together, traveling together, building relationships on and off the field. Indoor Practices begin in January at Backyard Spring Training (our own Indoor Training Facility).

Davison Baseball Club 13U

City/Area:	Davison	League:	GFBL
Contact:	davisontravelbball@yahoo.com
Team Info:	Competitive travel team will play 12-14 league games and 6-8 tournaments.

Dearborn Crush 13U

City/Area:	Dearborn
Contact:	Craig Cotter 313-995-8452 craigcotter@aol.com
Team Info:	Plan on 6+ tournaments plus league play. Players must be Dearborn residents or attend a Dearborn Public School.

Elba Bulldogs 13U

City/Area:	Lapeer	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Mark Whitaker mwhitaker137@comcast.net
Team Info:

Elite Heat 13U

City/Area:	Grand Rapids and surrounding areas	League:	GRABL
Contact:	Darrel Coatney 616-389-5228 ddlctva@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We are a 3rd year team and in a rebuilding stage. My plan for the 2011 13u Elite Heat is to play in 13u GRABL and to do approximately five to six tournaments. With the tournaments my planning may be a bit different than others but my plan is to start out entering more compatible tournaments depending on our skill level then progressing from there. Hopefully we can get some tournament Championships under our belt then develop as time goes. As a member of an Elite travel team you will also gain access to the Elite Baseball and Softball facility and be instructed by multiple ex-professional and college level players. Players are encouraged to attend both tryouts, but must attend at least one to be considered for the 2011 team.

FJBA Travel Baseball 13U

City/Area:	Fowlerville
Contact:	Michael Hubert 517-521-2060 wolfstonewoodworking@yahoo.com
Team Info:	FJBA teams compete in the most competitive divisions of the Mason Pony League and each team competes in three to five weekend tournaments each season. FJBA is a non-profit, volunteer organization that believes players realize many benefits from its travel baseball program. Benefits including learning baseball fundamentals, improving physical fitness, enhancing self confidence, and developing respect for others. Our players learn to value teamwork and contribute to a team effort, develop good sportsmanship, learn how to win and to deal effectively with losing.

Grand Blanc Travel Baseball 13U

City/Area:	Grand Blanc	League:	GFBL
Contact:	gbtravelbaseball@gmail.com
Team Info:	Players are asked to bring bats and gloves to the tryout as well as long pants. They will put through a myriad of drills including fielding, throwing and hitting. Those interested in pitching for their respective teams will also have the opportunity to throw for the coaches.

Huron Valley Patriots 13U

City/Area:	Highland / Milford / Oakland County	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Bill Barsh bbarsh@comcast.net
Team Info:	Team will play in KVBSA plus 4 tournaments; we will plan to play one overnight tournament during the 2011 season (most likely in Frankenmuth). Team will be trained to compete at a competitive level, emphasizing player development to prepare for HS baseball. Team is part of HVYBSL, a community based league. The team will have indoor practices at the leagues own indoor batting cages starting in January. Indoor training 1 to 2 times per week will begin in January at Milford High School. The team will have professional training from various instructors and we will have fund-raising opportunities. We are seeking skilled players with dedicated parents with the drive and desire to develop and build skills needed to play in high school baseball.
Coaching Staff:	Coaching team has moved up with players. They have coached at many levels including house ball, tournament teams and travel league.

Jet Box Baseball Club 13U

City/Area:	Macomb County	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Dale Erickson 586.722.4775 (cell) or 586.264.9958 (work) erickson@acd.net
Team Info:

LaGarda Security Baseball 13U

City/Area:	Genesee County	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Rick Propper proppermitex@aol.com
Team Info:	2nd year corporate sponsored team. Very reasonable rates. Team looking for commited & serious players. Will compete in GFBL & 4-5 tournaments. Home field is Union City Fields.

Lake Orion Dragons 13U

City/Area:	Lake Orion
Contact:	Marc Sites sites44@comcast.net
Team Info:

Lakes Area Dodgers - White 13U

City/Area:	Commerce, Walled Lake, and Waterford	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Chuck Morgan 248-739-1468 jackmorgan28@hotmail.com Frank Vigliarolo 248-320-8274 fvigliarolo20@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We will play in the middle or upper division of the NOBF Sandy Koufax division in 2011 which will consist of 18 – 20 league games and will also play in 6 – 8 tournaments with one or two being away. The Dodgers coaching staff has extensive coaching experience through the high school levels. It is our goal to develop our players, their skill sets and get them ready to play at the high school level while at the same time having fun and continuing to learn the great game of baseball. Through extensive network and contacts, the Dodgers organization has successfully placed many of our players into all levels of the college ranks if the player has a desire to play after high school.

Lakes Athletics Dodgers 13U

City/Area:	Waterford	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Chuck Morgan 248-739-1468 jackmorgan28@hotmail.com Frank Vigliarolo 248-320-8274 frankvigliarolo@yahoo.com
Team Info:	The Lakes Athletics Dodgers (Not Affiliated with Lakes Area Dodgers) were champions of the 2010 NOBF national league. We will play in the middle or upper division of the NOBF Sandy Koufax division in 2011 playing 18 – 20 league games and 6 – 8 tournaments with one or two being an away tournament. Our home games are played in Waterford, Michigan at Freehan Field. The Lakes Athletics U13 Dodgers Baseball coaching staff has extensive coaching experience through the high school levels. It is our goal to develop our players, their skill sets and get them ready to play at the high school level while at the same time having fun and continuing to learn the great game of baseball.

Lakes Competitive Baseball 13U

City/Area:	Commerce Township	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Corey Moskovitz 248-521-3373 moskov5@sbcglobal.net
Team Info:	The Lakes 13U Competitive baseball team will compete in the Kensington Valley Baseball League. This team competed as the Arsenal Gray in 2010. We plan to play 5-6 mostly local tournaments in 2011. We are an established team with looking to add a few players. If you can't attend these two tryouts please contact me for a separate tryout.

Livingston Hurricanes 13U

City/Area:	Howell/Brighton/Hartland/Fowlerville	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Brian Hess 810-599-0896 bhess@innovativecomputers.net
Team Info:	3rd Season with core team looking to add 3-4 players. We will play 20+ games in the KVBSA and 7 tournaments outside of the KVBSA for a total of 45-50 games.

Livingston Storm 13U

City/Area:	Hartland/Milford/Brighton/Howell	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Mike Cusick 734.645.6276 mikejcusick@comcast.net
Team Info:	5th season together with core team. Non-Parent Professional Coach for 2011. We will improve your son’s skills! Discipline and sportsmanship strictly enforced. Have own indoor facility and home field in Hartland. Five Championships, one 2nd Place, four semi’s out of 13 tournaments in 2010. Will play 60+ games including 20+ in KVBSA and 10+ tournaments. Played KVBSA Open Division last 3 years. Tournament fundraiser generates $5,000+.

Michigan Bulldogs [Livonia] 13U

City/Area:	Livonia	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Scott Linsner coachscott@michiganbulldogbaseball.com
Team Info:

Michigan Bulls 13U

City/Area:	Farmington	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Bret Gove bretgove@michiganbulls.com
Team Info:	Off-season workouts will be held at the “Home of the Bulls” the Bullpen Baseball Academy, and run from November through April, with 2 practices per week. Our season will consist of 5-8 weekend tournaments with 1-3 possibly being out of town. Our fall program will concentrate on strength and conditioning with a focus on baseball related drills. The 13u team will be holding open tryouts for the 2011 season; all defensive positions will be considered. Potential Tournaments: Great Black Swamp Classic (Bowling Green, OH)
Coaching Staff:	Head Coach: Bret Gove

Michigan Elite 13U

City/Area:	Grand Rapids and surrounding areas	League:	GRABL
Contact:	Darrel Coatney 616-389-5228 ddlctva@yahoo.com
Team Info:	Newly forming Elite travel team. Our plan for the the newly forming 2011 Michigan Elite Baseball 13u team is to play in 13u GRABL and to do approximately five to six tournaments. As a member of an Elite travel team you will also gain access to the Elite Baseball and Softball facility and be instructed by multiple ex-professional and college level players. Players are encouraged to attend both tryouts, but must attend at least one to be considered for the 2011 team.

Michigan Rebels 13U

City/Area:	Downriver	League:	NWSL
Contact:	Todd Malhoit 313-212-2234 tmalhoit@wowway.com
Team Info:	We are a second year team and will be holding open tryouts for the 2011 season. Winners of the Eastern Michigan University Battle of the Bats Tournament. We will again play in the NWSL and participate in 6-7 local and USSSA competitive tournaments. Our home field is in Southgate but we also will practice in Allen Park. Please visit our team website at www.michiganrebels.com.

Michigan Stealth 13U

City/Area:	Downriver	League:	NWSL
Contact:	Dan Baker michiganstealth@yahoo.com
Team Info:	Team will play in the NWSL plus approximately 5 tournaments including a state and world series tournament.

Michigan Warhawks 13U

City/Area:	Ypsilanti	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Jim Rousseau 734.395.5048 jrousseau@ameritech.net
Team Info:	Team is looking for dedicated players who want to improve and play at a competitive level. Team specifically needs a shortstop and catcher but all players who are willing to work hard are encouraged to contact head coach Jim Rousseau. Team will play in the KVBSA league and participate in 4-6 tournamanents (likely to include Lansing, Battle Creek, and Sylvania).

Milan Big Reds 13U

City/Area:	Milan and surrounding areas	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Jeff Sparks jwsparks96@gmail.com
Team Info:	Big Red Travel baseball offers a competitive travel baseball program at an affordable rate. We compete in KVBSA and several weekend tournaments. The team expects to again compete in the advanced division of the KVBSA and participate in 4-7 tournaments. Just a short drive from Saline, Ann Arbor, & Ypsilanti, the team welcomes talented players from all surrounding areas.

Milan Mayhem 13U

City/Area:	Milan and surrounding areas	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Michael Ervin - 734-904-4168 James Kramer - 734-320-6769
Team Info:

Motor City Baseball Club 13U

City/Area:	Oakland County
Contact:	Chris Stout mmudhens97@yahoo.com
Team Info:	Newly merged Motor City Hit Dogs and Michigan Mudhens. Brand new state-of-the-art training facility with fully turfed surface, private parent area, weight room, 5 tunnels with all new equipment and machines for the EXCLUSIVE use of MCBC Members. Open all year long for MCBC rostered players. The brand new facility is located at M-59 and Crooks.

New Baltimore Bay Sox 13U

City/Area:	Macomb County	League:	MABF
Contact:	Chuck Sherrell 586.615.6357 csherrell@processresults.com
Team Info:	Looking for 4-5 aggressive, hard working players to learn and have fun for the 2011 season. We will compete in the MABF along with tournaments.

NFWB Cobras 13U

City/Area:

Farmington Hills / West Bloomfield

League:

KVBSA

Contact:

Garry Penta
248-933-7124
Gpenta3223@aol.com

Steve Grant
248.310.6790
grantster@comcast.net

Team Info:

Hired manager with no player on the team, played college baseball. Finished 7th in Cooperstown in week 4, won the USSSA Spring Kickoff and Triple Crown Cobra Classic.

Placed 2nd in 13U division of the Union City All Star Slam.

Looking to fill 2-3 spots. Will play USSSA 13U AAA, Kensington Valley League, 6-7 tournaments with a trip to Ripken in Myrtle Beach.

Novi Heat 13U

City/Area:	Novi	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Jerry Cooper 248.921.2682 jcatoynlc@aol.com
Team Info:	The Novi Heat Travel Baseball Club is a division of Novi Youth Baseball League (NYBL). Heat teams build sound baseball fundamentals, emphasize teamwork and develop strong individual character.

Richfield Renegades 13U

City/Area:	Richfield Township	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Larry Green 810.423.6561 steelheader132000@yahoo.com
Team Info:

Saline Storm 13U

City/Area:	Washtenaw County	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Patrick Nelson 734.678.7821 trapajo@comcast.net
Team Info:	Competitive AAA team is looking for two players to add to an already strong roster. Team was .500 in Division 1 this past season in KVBSA. Will try to qualify for Disney Elite World series or consider Triple Crown Summer Nationals in 2011. Will play mostly tournaments, with a 40 - 50 game season. Our team trains with Coach Harrison (former UM head baseball coach) at the Michigan Sports Academy. The goal of the team is to train young men to be good baseball players that will compete for starting positions in high school. We work with players that play multiple travel sports. Team costs for 2011 will range between $400-$500 per player.

Southfield Cardinals 13U

City/Area:	Southfield	League:	NWSL
Contact:	Michael Abney 248.350.3841 southfieldcardinals@ymail.com
Team Info:	The 2011 Southfield Cardinals Program will run from November 2010 through August 2011. We will practice twice a week starting in November and 3-4 times per week as the season nears. Each team will compete in NWSL and play in local, state, regional and national competitive tournaments to include weekday league games and 5-8 weekend tournaments with 1-3 possibly being out of town. In 2011 we will be traveling to Cooperstown, NY as well as visiting the Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO. We challenge our players by providing them with skill building and development; professional hitting and pitching instruction; quality coaching; and with the best competition available. We prepared our players for the next level baseball. Teams will also be on a baseball specific strength and conditioning program starting in the off-season.

Stay Sharp Jr. Bombers 13U

City/Area:	Marshall
Contact:	Jennifer Wezensky 269.274.4071 jennifer@staysharptraining.com
Team Info:	Travel team is affiliated with Stay Sharp Training in Marshall. Team will play in the Battle Creek League and select regional and national tournaments. Team is a combination of 13U/14U

Stay Sharp Tigers Elite 13U

City/Area:	Marshall
Contact:	Jennifer Wezensky 269.274.4071 jennifer@staysharptraining.com
Team Info:	Travel team is affiliated with Stay Sharp Training in Marshall. Team will play in the Battle Creek League and select regional and national tournaments.

Sterling Heights Nationals 13U

City/Area:	Sterling Heights	League:	MABF
Contact:	Ted Banks 586.566.8444 tvpbanks@comcast.net Steve Settles 586.801.6091 ss1234ss@wowway.com
Team Info:	Playing in fall league, practice 1-2 per week all winter, playing in MABF in 2011, 3-4 tournaments through 2010-11, no fund raising required.

Stoney Creek Cutters 13U

City/Area:	Rochester	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Paul Matynka 248.953.1145 Pmatynka@yahoo.com
Team Info:	This will be our fourth season in the NOBF. We are dedicated to player development and sportsmanship. We have an excellent reputation of being competitive and family oriented. We compete in 4 tournaments a season, two traveling and two local. We travel in the beginning and end of the season. We will have two player spots available, at this time. In addition to our staff we contract professional pitching and hitting instruction.

Swing Away Sports 13U

City/Area:	Three Rivers
Contact:	Dave Swartz Swartzjr@hotmail.com
Team Info:	New Team with experienced coaching staff, looking to build on our prior team from last season. Team will play league, as well as tournaments.

Titans 13U

City/Area:	Southfield/Beverly Hills/Bingham Farms/Franklin
Contact:	Todd Turner 248-701-3067 todd@t2baseball.com
Team Info:	We are a tournament/travel team not in a league. We are targeting around 7 tournaments, starting in the fall. Please visit the T2 Baseball website (www.t2baseball.com) for information on the coaches and the coaching philosophy.
Coaching Staff:	Over 30 years between the coaches (more at www.t2baseball.com).

Troy Pirates 13U

City/Area:	Troy/Rochester/Birmingham	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Don Johnson troypirates@gmail.com
Team Info:	The Troy Pirates are a second year team that finished the 2010 season with 12-6 record in the (NOBF) North Oakland Baseball Federation’s U12 League this past season. The team will compete in the NOBF for the 2011 season (20-25 games). We will participate four/five tournaments.

West Oakland Warriors 13U

City/Area:	Commerce area	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Aaron Rocha 248.227.9393 westoaklandwarriors@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We are looking for dedicated athletes for the 2011 baseball season. We will play our regular season games in the Kensington Valley Baseball league. We will also do 6 tournaments, that will make for about 50 - 60 games in 2011

14U Teams

Arsenal Baseball - Black 14U

City/Area:	Walled Lake	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Bobby Henderson 248-866-0774
Team Info:	This team will play in the open division of the KVBSA and have a paid non parent coach. They will be very competitive and play in 5 to 7 tournaments regionally. They have a core of returning players but are looking for several players to fill out their roster. They will workout at our indoor training facility from November to March.

Arsenal Softball - Black 14U

City/Area:	Walled Lake
Contact:	Steve Jocobson 248-515-3221 sajacobson@sbcglobal.net
Team Info:	This team is coming of a very successful season and has a core of returning players. They will be very competitive and play in a handful of tournaments regionally. The do have multiple open positions. They will workout at our indoor training facility from November to March.

Backyard Dreams Baseball Club 14U

City/Area:	Lowell / West Michigan	League:	GRABL
Contact:	Shane Beach or Toby Alderink 616-560-8889 gotitcovered23@yahoo.com
Team Info:	A unique and confident way to help you child achieve the most out of their social and athletic potential. Building hope and confidence in the student athlete by mentoring, and counseling, while developing their baseball and life skills both on and off the field. We are a growing organization that has 10 teams in 2011. Playing competitive baseball in league and weekend tournaments. Backyard Dreams... An organization that works together with all teams working together, traveling together, building relationships on and off the field. Indoor Practices begin in January at Backyard Spring Training (our own Indoor Training Facility).

Berrien County Cougars 14U

City/Area:	Berrien County
Contact:	Dan Dennis 574-876-6000 dkdennis@comcast.net
Team Info:	13U BPA Michigan State Champions

Brighton Dawgs 14U

City/Area:	Brighton	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Kurt Gail kurtgail@yahoo.com
Team Info:	The Dawgs will play in the KVBSA league and tournaments. There are no residency requirements and players may play up.

Canton Bandits 14U

City/Area:	Plymouth / Canton	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Bob Lynn BobLynn55@comcast.net
Team Info:	The 14U Canton Bandits are looking for dedicated ballplayers to participate in the 2011 Kensington Valley season. The Bandits will play in 25 - 30 league games in addition to 4 tournaments scheduled throughout the season. Please contact team for more information.

Central Michigan Cyclones 14U

City/Area:	Alma
Contact:	Mike Hanson 989-330-4162 minnygrad89@yahoo.com
Team Info:	First time travel team. Team will play in BPA, along with other games.

Detroit Metro Stars - White 14U

City/Area:	Shelby Township	League:	MABF
Contact:	Tom White tom-alison@sbcglobal.net
Team Info:	We are a 3rd year team that will be participating in the MABF “A” Division again in 2011. Our team will play in 3-4 tournaments; 1-2 of them will be out-of-town tournaments during the regular season. We will be starting our off-season workouts in January with 2-3 practices a week. We plan on having our 8th grade players staying sharp by participating in 3 tournaments while our 9th graders play for their high school teams. Our 8th graders will also play scrimmages during the week.

Diamonds Red 14U

City/Area:	Greater Lansing
Contact:	Bob McAnallen 517-819-0329 v.mcanallen@comcast.net
Team Info:	Diamonds Baseball Training based in Grand Rapids is sponsoring a Greater Lansing based 14U team for 2011 season. Diamonds is known as the premier baseball training facility in West Michigan. We will be bringing the same level of training to our Lansing based team - including fall Wood bat league, Winter indoor training and expert training from Diamonds coaching staff. This is a highly competitive travel team and we are looking for baseball players who are committed to playing a full schedule of games and tournaments.

Diamonds Sports Baseball 14U

City/Area:	Grand Rapids / West Michigan	League:	GRABL
Contact:	Pat Patterson 616.871.9647 pat.patterson@comcast.net
Team Info:	AAA travel team that plays in a local league and plan on 9 tourneys next year.

Downriver Demons 14U

City/Area:	Wyandotte	League:	NWSL
Contact:	Blair Adams demonsbball123@yahoo.com
Team Info:	A competitive travel baseball program that had a successful season this past summer. We play in the NWSL and 5-6 tournaments.

FJBA Travel Baseball 14U

City/Area:	Fowlerville
Contact:	Michael Hubert 517-521-2060 wolfstonewoodworking@yahoo.com
Team Info:	FJBA teams compete in the most competitive divisions of the Mason Pony League and each team competes in three to five weekend tournaments each season. FJBA is a non-profit, volunteer organization that believes players realize many benefits from its travel baseball program. Benefits including learning baseball fundamentals, improving physical fitness, enhancing self confidence, and developing respect for others. Our players learn to value teamwork and contribute to a team effort, develop good sportsmanship, learn how to win and to deal effectively with losing.

Grand Blanc Travel Baseball 14U

City/Area:	Grand Blanc	League:	GFBL
Contact:	gbtravelbaseball@gmail.com
Team Info:	Players are asked to bring bats and gloves to the tryout as well as long pants. They will put through a myriad of drills including fielding, throwing and hitting. Those interested in pitching for their respective teams will also have the opportunity to throw for the coaches.

Hartland Stars 14U

City/Area:	Hartland	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Jay Messner jaymessnerm@aol.com
Team Info:

Hartland Travel Baseball 14U

City/Area:	Hartland	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Shawn Behnke 248-789-8293 azonspal@comcast.net
Team Info:	HAYAA Baseball/Softball offers a competitive travel program. We participate in KVBSA and play teams from Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. Also, we participate in weekend tournaments throughout the state playing a 30 - 40 game schedule starting in early April and playing through the end of July.

Huron Valley Patriots 14U

City/Area:	Highland / White Lake / Milford / Commerce	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Chris McCrum 248-701-3457 chrismccrum@comcast.net
Team Info:	Team will participate in league play and local tournaments.

Jet Box [Troy] 14U

City/Area:	Troy / Oakland County	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Doug Bladecki 248-506-3916 bladerpi@aol.com Tom DiMambro 313.378.9654 tdimambro@wideopenwest.com
Team Info:	The Troy Jet Box team is a successful, competitive club. We provide the opportunity for players to develop and get to the next level. We will play scrimmages in the fall of 2010, training indoors during the winter and play regular season games in NOBF and 2-3 competitive tournaments. We are still evaluating talented players for the 2011 season. Experienced P, SS, and OF are always welcome.

Lake Orion Dragons 14U

City/Area:	Lake Orion	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Mike Wood 248-693-3513 mwood@sunsrce.com
Team Info:	The Dragons will again play in the North Oakland Baseball Federation league. Also, the Dragons plan to again play fall ball, hold offseason, indoor workouts beginning in February, and play in several competitive tournaments.

Lakes Area Dodgers 14U

City/Area:	Oakland County
Contact:	Steve Sharrard 248-830-0224 steve@mooteelectric.com
Team Info:	All positions are open. Looking for 4 kids. Cost will be between $500-$750 with $200 downpayment at the end of tryouts.

Metro Detroit Cubs 14U

City/Area:	Beverly Hills
Contact:	Jerry Brown 248.613.2671 funcoach@funbaseballconcepts.com
Team Info:	The Metro-Detroit Cubs are a AA baseball organization that puts players first and emphasizes having fun while teaching fundamentals equivalent to college baseball programs. We have a strong relationship with the Eastern Michigan University Baseball Program and even get their coaches to run our practices occasionally. We believe that success is achieved when we practice the right things over and over until those things become good habits. We do not play in a league but we will play 5 tournaments beginning after Memorial Day and ending the 2nd week in July. (no Father’s Day, no 4th of July).
Coaching Staff:	Our coaching staff includes a High School Varsity Coach and several coaches with extensive tournament ball experience. We supplement our staff with the assistant coaches of Eastern Michigan University.

Michigan Bulldogs [Troy] 14U

City/Area:	Troy	League:	NOBF
Contact:	John O'Brien 248.765.3475 obrien46@comcast.net
Team Info:	We will be a second year team in the U14 division of the NOBF. Our season schedule will include winter training sessions, preseason scrimmages, regular season games and 3 to 4 tournaments.

Michigan Bulls 14U

City/Area:	Farmington	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Sean Gallagher seangallagher@michiganbulls.com
Team Info:	Off-season workouts will be held at the “Home of the Bulls” the Bullpen Baseball Academy, and run from November through April, with 1-3 practices per week. Our season will consist of 6-8 weekend tournaments with 1-3 possibly being out of town. The goal of this team will be to have our players ready to compete at the varsity level as soon as possible. In addition to developing our fundamentals and skills in the off-season, there will be a large emphasis placed on strength and conditioning. The 14u team will be holding open tryouts for the 2011 season; all defensive positions will be considered. 8th and 9th graders are both welcome to try-out. Potential Tournaments: Great Black Swamp Classic (Bowling Green, OH), USSSA State Tournament, Liberty Park Classic, Cinco De Mayo, Michigan Major Elite NIT, Memorial Day Super NIT
Coaching Staff:	Head Coach: Anthony Tomey

Michigan Marauders 14U

City/Area:	Sterling Heights	League:	MABF
Contact:	Paul Guzdek 586-524-3093 Mi.Marauders@comcast.net
Team Info:

Michigan Redhawks 14U

City/Area:	Livonia / Wayne County	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Mike Mattingly 313.319.0271 miredhawks@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We are looking for a few good men; who demonstrate the desire to succeed, compete and play the game of baseball the right way. We have expanded into 2 age divisions this year that will emphasize player development, team building, and competition. Both age groups will play in KVBSA. Home games will be played in Livonia (probably Bicentennial and Ford Field). We plan on playing in 2-7 tournaments for each age group, with 1-2 out of town. There are no residency requirements to play on this team.

Milan Big Reds 14U

City/Area:	Milan and surrounding areas	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Ron Reed bigredtravelball@gmail.com
Team Info:	Big Red Travel baseball offers a competitive travel baseball program at an affordable rate. We compete in KVBSA and several weekend tournaments.

Motor City Baseball Club 14U

City/Area:	Macomb County
Contact:	Steve Bane 586-883-5787 sbane1975@gmail.com
Team Info:	Formerly known as the Macomb Crush. Brand new state-of-the-art training facility with fully turfed surface, private parent area, weight room, 5 tunnels with all new equipment and machines for the EXCLUSIVE use of MCBC Members. Open all year long for MCBC rostered players. The brand new facility is located at M-59 and Crooks.

Motor City Pirates 14U

City/Area:	Plymouth - Canton	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Angelo Lanava alanava@wowway.com
Team Info:	The Motor City Pirates play in the KVBSA and will participate in 3 -4 weekend tournaments next season.

Northville Mavericks 14U

City/Area:	Northville	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Tim Borthwick borthwickt@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We are an independent travel baseball team playing in the KVBSA open division (top). Our home field is Massey Field located in Plymouth, MI. We are seeking to build on our strong core player personnel. We seek athletic skilled players and dedicated parents with a drive and desire to develop and build a strong platform for high school, college and beyond.

Rochester Pirates 14U

City/Area:	Rochester	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Jaime Jackson jjackson2@troy.k12.mi.us
Team Info:	2010 Rochester Pirates finished in second place in the top division of the NOBF behind the Oakland Whitecaps. We played in five tournaments and were in the championship game in three of the tournaments winning one of them. The Pirates only lost 9 games all season with two of the losses to the Whitecaps, two losses to the Saginaw Bay Riverdawgs and Two losses to a U14 team from Milford in a tournament. The Pirates look to continue to improve for the 2011 season.

Saline Hornets - Blue 14U

City/Area:	Saline	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	John Keefer keeferjo7@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We are a community based team that has been competetive and will play in KVBSA and 4-5 tournaments with a total of 40-50 games.

Stay Sharp Jr. Bombers 14U

City/Area:	Marshall
Contact:	Jennifer Wezensky 269.274.4071 jennifer@staysharptraining.com
Team Info:	Travel team is affiliated with Stay Sharp Training in Marshall. Team will play in the Battle Creek League and select regional and national tournaments. Team is a combination of 13U/14U

Stay Sharp Tigers Elite 14U

City/Area:	Marshall
Contact:	Jennifer Wezensky 269.274.4071 jennifer@staysharptraining.com
Team Info:	Travel team is affiliated with Stay Sharp Training in Marshall. Team will play in the Battle Creek League and select regional and national tournaments.

Warren Bandits 14U

City/Area:	Warren / Macomb County	League:	MABF
Contact:	Todd Hallock thallock@wideopenwest.com
Team Info:	We are a returning team looking to improve our roster with a few solid players who have a good positive team attitude and eagerness to improve their baseball skills.

Wyandotte Cubs 14U

City/Area:	Wyandotte
Contact:	maiani@sbcglobal.net
Team Info:

15U Teams

Arsenal Baseball - Black & Grey 15U

City/Area:	Oakland County	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Mark Hicks 248-877-4869 wsphotographic@aol.com
Team Info:	This team will be very competitive and utilize our indoor training facility (weekly) beginning in November. Black Team will have a paid coach non parent coach and will compete at a National Level. The Gray team will have a parent coach and compete at a regional level. We are looking for coaches for the Gray team. If you are interested please contact Mark Hicks at 248-877-4869. All participants must have a registration form signed by a parent or they will not be allowed to participate. The registrations forms are available on line (arsenalbaseball.com) and at the tryout.

Concealed Security 15U

City/Area:	Livonia
Contact:	Steve Tallman 419-490-8100 concealed14u@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We are looking for a few players who want to play the game the right way at the highest level. We will be a 15U Team playing majority of our schedule against 16U Teams. We will workout in the winter starting in January. Our home field next summer will be Livonia Stevenson High School. We had great sucess last season winning the AABC Regional and finishing 3rd in the AABC World Series in Arizona. Our plans are to play the toughest competition we can find and to push the boys to be better while learning every time they are on the baseball field.

Davison Baseball Club 15U

City/Area:	Davison	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Mark Bessac davisonbaseball@yahoo.com
Team Info:	The team will consist of both 15U & 16U players, playing in the 16U Greater Flint League along with select 16U tournaments. Fall baseball a possibility for those making roster and interested (voluntary). The team will conduct winter workouts on a weekly to bi-weekly basis. Player fees are also very reasonable due to strong team sponsorship.

Grand Blanc Travel Baseball 15U

City/Area:	Grand Blanc	League:	GFBL
Contact:	gbtravelbaseball@gmail.com
Team Info:	Players are asked to bring bats and gloves to the tryout as well as long pants. They will put through a myriad of drills including fielding, throwing and hitting. Those interested in pitching for their respective teams will also have the opportunity to throw for the coaches.

Grand Rapid Flames 15U

City/Area:	Grand Rapids	League:	GRABL
Contact:	John Gonzalez 616-893-2464 flamesball@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We are a Christian-based, competitive travel baseball club based in Grand Rapids. Go to www.grflames.com to read our mission statement, which is the heart of what we do. We want to develop competitive, winning teams, and also develop strong, Christian young men. We don't preach, but lead by example. In 2011 we will be celebrating our 11th year as an organization. Players can always play up age if agreed up on by coaches and parents.

Lakes Area Dodgers 15U

City/Area:	West Bloomfield/Commerce/Farmington Hills
Contact:	Wesley Berry wes@800wesleys.com
Team Info:	COACH MIKE HODGINS ALONG WITH TEXAS RANGERS SCOUT & LAKES AREA DODGERS HEAD COACH JOHN HODGINS WILL LEAD THIS TEAM IN 2011. INDOOR WINTER TRAINING AND PRACTICES WITH A GREAT SUMMER TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE. BE SEEN BY REAL COLLEGE AND MLB PRO SCOUTS.

Macomb Batting Cages Muckdogs 15U

City/Area:	Macomb County
Contact:	muckdogs15U@yahoo.com
Team Info:

Michigan Stealth 15U

City/Area:	Downriver	League:	NWSL
Contact:	Paul Gildersleeve michiganstealth@yahoo.com
Team Info:	Team will play in the NWSL plus approximately 5 tournaments including a state and world series tournament.

North Oakland Lions 15U

City/Area:	Orchard Lake area
Contact:	Mike Mazurek 248-252-2163 mazman11@hotmail.com
Team Info:	We are looking for 1-2 players who want to play the game the right way at a high level. Pitching ability is a plus. We will be a 15U Team playing majority of our schedule with In-State Tournaments, but will travel to 1-2x Out-State, or Out-of-State Tourneys. We will workout in the winter starting in January at the Oakland Cruisers Indoor Facility and our home field next summer will be Orchard Lake St. Mary's High School varsity field. Head Coach: Joe James

Warriors Baseball Club 15U

City/Area:	Farmington Hills
Contact:	Jim Etzin WarriorHQ@aol.com
Team Info:	The team's coaching staff includes two former Brother Rice HS and U of M players, one a pitcher and the other a shortstop, who now coach Division 1 high school programs. One of these gentlemen was a team captain in college, Big 10 tournament MVP and also coached for U of M, CMU and the University of Illinois. The other was a member of a high school team that was ranked #8 nationally in 2003 and a All-State Dream Team selection that same year.

16U Teams

Anchor Bay Angels 16U

City/Area:	New Baltimore
Contact:	Ralph Capaldi capasports1@att.net
Team Info:	This will be a tournament only team playing up in all of the tournaments to 17u. We are looking to add a few more players to the roster. We are looking at 17 year olds as well as 16 year olds who are willing to compete at a high level. We will be playing in 9-10 tournaments for the 2011 season. Keith Neibouer former coach and president of the Michigan Crush is teaming up with Ralph Capaldi last year coach and President of the Anchor bay Baseball Club to put together a very competitive team. We will play down south at Perfect Game, Michigan Majors, The States and many more tournaments through out the Great Lakes area.

Arsenal Baseball - Black 16U

City/Area:	Oakland County	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Dale Cozart 248-330-8443 dcozart@comcast.net
Team Info:	This team will be very competitive and utilize our indoor training facility (weekly) beginning November. The Black Team will have a paid coach non-parent coach and will compete at a National Level. They will attend between 5 and 7 national tournaments and also play in the KVBSA. All participants must have a registration form signed by a parent or they will not be allowed to participate. The registrations forms are available on line (arsenalbaseball.com) and at the tryout.

Brighton Dawgs 16U

City/Area:	Brighton	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Kurt Gail kurtgail@yahoo.com
Team Info:	The Dawgs will play in the KVBSA league and tournaments. There are no residency requirements and players may play up.

Davison Baseball Club 16U

City/Area:	Davison	League:	GFBL
Contact:	Mark Bessac davisonbaseball@yahoo.com
Team Info:	The team will consist of both 15U & 16U players, playing in the 16U Greater Flint League along with select 16U tournaments. Fall baseball a possibility for those making roster and interested (voluntary). The team will conduct winter workouts on a weekly to bi-weekly basis. Player fees are also very reasonable due to strong team sponsorship.

Grosse Ile Red Devils 16U

City/Area:	Grosse Ile	League:	NWSL
Contact:	Jeff Brohl jbrohl1@comcast.com
Team Info:	The Red Devils U16 team intends to play in the NWSL and 3 - 4 tournaments. Our goal is to teach the players the fundamental skills that will enable them to play baseball at the highest level possible. We expect the players to demonstrate the highest level of respect for their teammates, coaches, opponents, parents and officials.

Lake Orion Heat 16U

City/Area:	Lake Orion / Oakland County	League:	NOBF
Contact:	Jeff Chisholm LakeOrionHeat@sbcglobal.net
Team Info:	This team will stress development and preparations for the next level of baseball. The team will play in Oakland County area and participate in the NOBF.

Longhorns 16U

City/Area:	Oakland County
Contact:	Steve Hinkle steveh519@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We will be focusing our off-season workouts around conditioning and stamina. We will also begin implementing defensive strategies and one-on-one hitting and pitching instruction. The core of the team is being built around 6 boys from MSA, Michigan Bombers and other quality teams in the southern Michigan area. We will be playing in USSSA, Michigan Major and other showcase tournaments to get the players the most college exposure possible.

Macomb Wild 16U

City/Area:	Macomb	League:	MABF
Contact:	Steve Smith 586.943.4425 macombwild@gmail.com
Team Info:	Will play in 50 games including MABF, 4 tournaments and another league to be determined. Off-season program includes professional hitting instruction, professional pitching instruction and 2 winter tournaments.

Michigan Bulls 16U

City/Area:	Farmington	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Sean Gallagher seangallagher@michiganbulls.com
Team Info:	Off-season work outs will be at the Bullpen Baseball Academy and will run from November through the end of February, 1-3 practices per week. Practices will involve development of all fundamentals, strategies/mental approaches and baseball specific strength and conditioning. In-season we will play tournaments every weekend (5-8 in total) starting in June with league games, scrimmages or practices during the week. There will also be a fall baseball program for our players to participate in starting in the middle of August and running through the middle of October. Potential Tournaments: Great Black Swamp Classic (Bowling Green, OH), Comerica Park Invitational (Bulls host), Michigan Major Elite NIT, East Cobb Showcase (Marietta, GA)
Coaching Staff:	Head Coach: Sean Gallagher

Michigan Stealth 16U

City/Area:	Downriver	League:	NWSL
Contact:	David Carter michiganstealth@yahoo.com
Team Info:	Team will play in the NWSL plus approximately 5 tournaments including a state and world series tournament.

Plymouth Grizzlies 16U

City/Area:	Plymouth Canton	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Rob Sudz sudzy190@aol.com
Team Info:	Our travel baseball program is designed to attract the player who seeks a more competitive and serious baseball experience. We are committed to preserving a high level of competition in the travel baseball community while maintaining integrity of the program. Focus is on developing player skills and sportsmanship. The Grizzlies will participate in 5 weekend tournaments in June/July 2011.

17U Teams

Ann Arbor Travelers 17U

City/Area:	Ann Arbor	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Jordon Banfield (734) 276-8956 JordonBanfield@aol.com
Team Info:	Travelers finished 2010 summer 50-15. Won Great Black Swamp Classic, Runner-Up Beast of the East. AABC District Champs. AABC Regional Runner-Up. USSSA World Championships Runner-Up. Travelers will play in highly scouted events, including Perfect Game WWBA, Ultimate Strike Zone, Black Swamp Classic, Connie Mack, etc.

Bloomfield Sting 17U

City/Area:	Bloomfield
Contact:	Rich Krentz 248.388.9536 rlknkrentz@aol.com
Team Info:	Bloomfield Sting U17 will be starting their 9th season. The U16 Sting had an outstanding 50 game season. Wins included the U16 USSSA State Championship and the NOBF League title.

Coughlin Cubs 17U

City/Area:	Macomb County	League:	MABF
Contact:	Art Dudal 586.864.0909 art.dudal1966@hotmail.com
Team Info:	The team will play in the MABF and participate in 3-4 tournaments. All Cub players can participate in the Wayne Stae University winter fundamental skills camps.
Coaching Staff:	Team will be coached by Art Dudal, current Wayne State University assistant baseball coach. The focus of the program is college placement.

Grand Rapid Flames 17U

City/Area:	Grand Rapids	League:	GRABL
Contact:	John Gonzalez 616-893-2464 flamesball@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We are a Christian-based, competitive travel baseball club based in Grand Rapids. Go to www.grflames.com to read our mission statement, which is the heart of what we do. We want to develop competitive, winning teams, and also develop strong, Christian young men. We don't preach, but lead by example. In 2011 we will be celebrating our 11th year as an organization. Players can always play up age if agreed up on by coaches and parents.

Jet Box Baseball Club 17U

City/Area:	Macomb County	League:	MABF
Contact:	jetboxinfo@gmail.com
Team Info:	Established team that competed in 2010 as a 16U team. We leverage the 40+ years of baseball experience of the Jet Box Baseball Club to provide top notch training at an affordable price.
Coaching Staff:	Former college and professional players who have played on the Jet Box adult team work with each team to assist in providing an excellent baseball experience.

Sterling Titans 17U

City/Area:	Macomb County	League:	MABF
Contact:	Gary Klein gkleinfamily@sbcglobal.net
Team Info:	Combination 17U-18U team. 4th year in MABF. Paid coaches, 3-4 tournaments planned, incl. showcase. Pending final results, currently 3rd in a tough 16U A Division. Looking for Outfield, Pitchers, Infield. Looking to fill 3-4 spots.

18U Teams

American Legion Post #46 18U

City/Area:	Ann Arbor
Contact:	Rusty Frank (517) 467-6761 rustybaseball@frontiernet.net
Team Info:	In order to play, you must be born January 1, 1992, or later.

Grand Rapid Flames 18U

City/Area:	Grand Rapids	League:	GRABL
Contact:	John Gonzalez 616-893-2464 flamesball@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We are a Christian-based, competitive travel baseball club based in Grand Rapids. Go to www.grflames.com to read our mission statement, which is the heart of what we do. We want to develop competitive, winning teams, and also develop strong, Christian young men. We don't preach, but lead by example. In 2011 we will be celebrating our 11th year as an organization. Players can always play up age if agreed up on by coaches and parents.

Macomb Hurricanes 18U

City/Area:	Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties
Contact:	Gary McKinney gmckinney@offsitemfg.com
Team Info:	The team will be competing in some of the top 18U tournaments in the state next year as well as one or two out of state tournaments. Our focus is showcasing players that are working towards playing baseball at the collegiate level. The Hurricanes were Champions of the 2010 16U CABA State Tournament and the Total Baseball American Classic. The team was also semi finalist in the USSSA 16U State Tournament and Triple Crown Sports 16U Tournament.

Michigan Braves 18U

City/Area:	Southeastern Michigan
Contact:	mibravesbaseball@aol.com
Team Info:	Looking for competitive and respectful players to complete our 2011 roster. Emphasis on player development, fundamentals and preparation for competing at the collegiate level. Must be extremely dedicated, demonstrate sportsmanship and hustle, and be prepared to compete at high level tournaments throughout the summer. Paid coaches. 1 - 2 leagues games/practices per week. 3 Michigan showcase tournaments and 3 out of state showcase tournaments. All rostered players must be able to fully commit to the summer travel schedule. A 2010 Fall tournament is being considered. If your goal is to improve as a player and teammate, and play at the collegiate level, please contact mibravesbaseball@aol.com to request a tryout form. Serious players only.

Michigan Bulls 18U

City/Area:	Farmington	League:	KVBSA
Contact:	Sean Gallagher seangallagher@michiganbulls.com
Team Info:	Off-season work outs will be at the Bullpen Baseball Academy and will run from November through the end of February, 1-3 practices per week. Practices will involve development of all fundamentals, strategies/mental approaches and baseball specific strength and conditioning. In-season we will play tournaments every weekend (5-8 in total) starting in June with league games, scrimmages or practices during the week. There will also be a fall baseball program for our players to participate in starting in the middle of August and running through the middle of October. Potential Tournaments: Great Black Swamp Classic (Bowling Green, OH), Comerica Park Invitational (Bulls host), Ultimate Strike Zone (EMU), Great Lakes Challenge, East Cobb Showcase (Marietta, GA)
Coaching Staff:	Head Coach: Bobby Marten / Frank Gallagher

Michigan Heat 18U

City/Area:	Grosse Pointe
Contact:	Frank Cordova michiganheat18u@yahoo.com
Team Info:	We will be a tournament team only in 2011. Playing in six to seven tournaments.

Michigan Marauders 18U

City/Area:	Sterling Heights	League:	MABF
Contact:	Paul Guzdek 586-524-3093 Mi.Marauders@comcast.net
Team Info:	Our 9 month program starts in Jan. ends in October after fallball. We play in the Macomb Amateur Baseball Federation during the summer. Currently our Home field is Sterling Hts Stevenson, and it has been our field for the past 10 years. We Do not participate in plastic trophy type tournaments. We prefer showcase type tournaments. They cost more and you guys are worth it. Fall ball is where we do tryouts under "real game" situations and have used fall ball for tryouts for years. We will play a double header the weekend, Sept 12th. We will be playing at Rochester College at 1pm. If this interests you, and are looking for a change, consider us and email mi.marauders@comcast.net to register, and to get details about our program.

South Farmington Blues 18U

City/Area:	Farmington / Farmington Hills	League:	NWSL
Contact:	Jeff Scott jscott@jscottarchitects.com
Team Info:	Team will participate in league and tournament play through June and July. Several local tournaments plus travel to Nashville for Sandlott World Series 7/13 to 7/17.

Sterling Titans 18U

City/Area:	Macomb County	League:	MABF
Contact:	Gary Klein gkleinfamily@sbcglobal.net
Team Info:	Combination 17U-18U team. 4th year in MABF. Paid coaches, 3-4 tournaments planned, incl. showcase. Pending final results, currently 3rd in a tough 16U A Division. Looking for Outfield, Pitchers, Infield. Looking to fill 3-4 spots.