2011 Tryout Schedule - 14U
Players: Be sure to contact the team and confirm dates, times, and locations. Arrive early to register and warm-up.
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.
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| Tryout Notes: | Contact Kurt if you cannot attend the tryouts. |
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Canton Cardinals 14U
| City/Area: | Canton |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Alan Zidzik
734.397.5739
l.zidzik@sbcglobal.net |
| 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 in preparation for high school and beyond.
The Canton Cardinals will participate in a travel baseball league and will enter a minimum of 3 and maximum of 7 weekend tournaments.
A maximum of 2 non resident players may be on this team. |
| Tryout Notes: | Register for tryouts here. Players are encouraged to attend both tryouts, but must attend at least one of the tryouts to be considered for the team. |
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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.
We are looking to add 2-3 players that are highly competitive, energetic student/athletes that are willing to listen and learn how to play this great game! |
| Tryout Notes: | Tryouts will be by appointment only. If you are interested in trying out for our close-knit team, please contact Tom. |
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Diamonds Red 14U
| City/Area: | Greater Lansing |
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| 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.
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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.
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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.
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| Tryout Notes: | Please arrive 15 minutes early to register and warm up. If unable to make the tryout, contact me about setting up a private tryout. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. |
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Fenton Tigers Travel Baseball 14U
| City/Area: | Fenton and surrounding areas |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | fttb.board@gmail.com |
| Team Info: | FTTB offers a competitive travel baseball program. We compete in KVBSA and several weekend tournaments.
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| Tryout Notes: | Pre-registration begins 30 minutes before tryout. |
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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.
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| Tryout Notes: | Players will need to attend two of the three dates listed to be considered for a spot on a team. |
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Grand Rapid Flames 14U
| 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.
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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.
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| Tryout Notes: | Final team selection will be made no later than September 15, 2010. Please come to tryouts wearing baseball pants, hat and cleats and bring your glove. |
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Howell Hawks 14U
| City/Area: | Howell |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Roger Hannibal
roger_hannibal@cable.comcast.com |
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Jet Box [Troy] 14U
| City/Area: | Troy / Oakland County |
League: | NOBF |
| Contact: | Doug Bladecki
248.225.7734
bladerpi@aol.com
Tom DiMambro
313.378.9654
tdimambro@wideopenwest.com
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| 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 late summer and fall of 2010, 20 regular season games in NOBF and approx. 3 competitive tournaments.
We are looking for impact players to add to a strong core of returning players.
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| Tryout Notes: | Registration begins 30 minutes before tryout. If unable to make tryout, please contact Coach Doug to arrange private tryout. |
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Lakes Area Dodgers 14U
| City/Area: | Oakland County |
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| 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.
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| Tryout Notes: | Any questions please contact Steve. Registration starts 30 minutes before tryout. |
Tryout Schedule:
| Date | Time | Location |
| 8/7/2010 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
West Bloomfield HS, 4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield |
| 8/8/2010 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
West Bloomfield HS, 4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield |
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Michigan Blue Jays 14U
| City/Area: | Ypsilanti |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Tom Dishman
734.646.3820
tdish07@yahoo.com |
| Team Info: | Provide an environment for every player to improve their skill as far as their talent and determination allows.
Continue our success as one of the top three teams in Michigan with top 5 finish in a national tournament.
Prepare the players for strong and successful high school and careers and prepare them for college baseball.
Represent our sponsors, coaches and families by demonstrating good sportsmanship, hustle and respect for the game of baseball.
Visit the Blue Jays on Facebook. |
| Tryout Notes: | Pre-registration begins 30 minutes before tryout. |
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Michigan Bulldogs [Livonia] 14U
| City/Area: | Livonia |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Greg Denomie
734-765-3897
gldenomie@sbcglobal.net |
| Team Info: | We will play a 30-40 game schedule with league and tournament play. We will be in the KVBSA league as well as 3-4 tournaments.
We will be focusing on the developement of strong baseball skills as well as sportmanship and team play. Looking to get players ready for High School and beyond.
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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.
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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
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| Tryout Notes: | To participate in try-outs, please visit the Bulls website and submit the 2011 Try Out Form |
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Michigan Red Sox 14U
| City/Area: | Troy / Birmingham / Bloomfield |
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| Contact: | Jason Novetsky
jsnovetsky@comcast.net |
| Team Info: | The 2010 13u Red Sox have had a tremendous season. Playing primarily tournament baseball this year, we have achieved a 40-10-1 record (to date) including two championships and three runner-ups.
We have also achieved USSSA rankings in the Top 5 in Michigan and Top 40 nationally.
Team is looking for3-4 temporary players for the 2011 14U season. These players would play for us in the months of April and May while some of our players are completing their high school season.
Come June these temporary players would return to their regular team.
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| Coaching Staff: | Head Coach is former Division -1 all-conference pitcher.
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| Tryout Notes: | Please email Coach Novetsky for more information and registration form. |
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Mid Michigan Bandits 14U
| City/Area: | Genessee County |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Lanny Macko
810.513.8850
midmibandits@comcast.net |
| Team Info: | We are a competitive travel program that will play 7-8 tournaments, league play along with a tournament in Myrtle Beach for 2011.
We will participate in several USSSA tournaments, with an expectation of a 60-65 game schedule with training and games running from November thru August 2011.
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| Tryout Notes: | Private tryouts will be held during the month of August. |
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| TBA | TBA |
TBA |
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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.
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Motor City Baseball Club 14U
| City/Area: | Macomb County |
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| 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.
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| Tryout Notes: | Please arrive 15 minutes early. If you are interested in a individual tryout or info you can also contact sbane1@wowway.com or tleonard25@yahoo.com |
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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.
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| Tryout Notes: | Contact Coach Lanava for more information. |
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Northville Mavericks 14U
| City/Area: | Northville |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Tim Borthwick
248 374-0676
borthwickt@yahoo.com |
| Team Info: | Our mission is to teach baseball fundamentals and strategy in a competitive environment. The Mavericks will play in the KVBSA league open division.
We plan to play a 45-50 game schedule in a mix of USSSA and community based tournaments with a goal of developing players for high school play.
We will play in 6 to 7 tournaments with a possible weekend away tournament dependent upon parental interest.
The Mavericks will seek to field an 11 man roster with the possible add of a few high school players for later season league and tournament play.
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| Tryout Notes: | Pre-Registration will take place 30 minutes prior to the start of the tryout. |
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Pinckney Pirates 14U
| City/Area: | Pinckney |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Paul Pomo - (734) 355-2569
Scott Acree - sacree@pinckneyball.org - (517) 861-7482
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| Team Info: | Travel Fee is $275. The fee consists of uniform (pant, t-shirt, jersey, hat, socks, belt), field maintenance for KVBSA games, umpires for KVBSA games.
All tournaments (except for the Pirate Baseball Classic) are extra. Teams will will generally play in 2-8 tournaments a year, this will be up to your team.
Kensington Valley Baseball & Softball Association (KVBSA) is the league we will play in. KVBSA Season will begin April 15 & end around July 15, 2011.
Schedules will vary with age group & could consist of 20-25 games. With tournaments teams could play between 40 - 60 games for the 2011 season.
You must attend at least 1 tryout, all players are urged to attend both tryouts. |
| Tryout Notes: | There will be a $100.00 deposit due at try-outs. Please visit our website for details. |
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South Lyon Travel 14U
| City/Area: | South Lyon |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Dean Whitcomb
SLJLTravel-Boys@sljl.org |
| Team Info: | The South Lyon Junior League offers a competitive travel program that participates in the KVBSA and various tournaments.
Our focus is player development, sportsmanship and competition. Each team can have up to 25% non-resident players.
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| Tryout Notes: | Registration begins 30 minutes prior to tryout start times. |
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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.
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| Tryout Notes: | Please arrive early to register and warm up. |
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West Oakland Warriors 14U
| City/Area: | Commerce area |
League: | KVBSA |
| Contact: | Aaron Rocha
248.227.9393
westoaklandwarriors@comcast.net |
| 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
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| Tryout Notes: | Please come to tryouts in proper baseball attire and equipment. |
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