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Dear OHSBCA Members, Welcome to the 63nd annual OHSBCA State Clinic. This 2014 state coaches clinic is entitled “Tools of the Trade” since we all are here to gain the valuable tools needed to make our teams be the best at their trade. The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association remains the 2nd largest coaches association in the United States. With the number of high school and college coaches in attendance, our great lineup of speakers traveling from 8 different states, and our vendors from all over the country, this clinic is most assuredly one of the best in the entire country. I have had the opportunity to be member of this great association for 23 years, 21 as a head coach at three different schools across the state. With my involvement on this board for the past 6 years, I have seen the giant steps forward the association has made. It is my honor to give back as Director of the 2014 State Clinic. This venue at the Hyatt Regency and Columbus Convention Center is just one example of what a fi rst class operation we all are here to witness. If there is anything that any of our 24 board members or the Hyatt personnel can do to make your experience more enjoyable, please let us know. Your board is committed to making this a most enjoyable and rewarding experience, and represents you throughout the entire year. We have the opportunity to recognize and honor four (4) of our own with their induction into our OHSBCA Hall of Fame this weekend: John Dorner, Chuck Harlow, Ron Janey, Jeff Short. I truly hope that you take the opportunity to attend our banquet on Friday noon in the Ballroom to honor these four great men who have given so much to their schools, community and our association. There are also many other awards given to your peers and scholarships to the children of our members; you should not miss this banquet. I have taken great pride in putting together a great lineup of clinic speakers who have a variety of messages that will help you attain “Tools of the Trade.” During my 21 years as a head coach, I have attended as many clinic sessions as I can and feel the OHSBCA clinic is second to none in the speakers we provide. I would ask you to do the same and I have to believe that you may possibly take more than one “Tool of the Trade” from this list of speakers: Rob Smith-Ohio University Steve Farley- Butler University Bob Morgan- Former Indiana University Scott Stricklin- University of Georgia Greg Beals- The Ohio State University Justin Dehmer- One Pitch Warrior Keith Vorhoff- University of Kentucky Brad Warnimont- University of Rio Grande Brian Harrison- Baldwin Wallace Brian McGee- Lake Erie College Ty Neal- University of Cincinnati Joe Meglio- Meglio Fitness Steve Trimper- University of Maine Josh Newman- Marshall University Mike McGuire- Morehead State University Dean Schuler- Valley High School Rex Stump-Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kris Knapp-Ontario HS Wes Ganobcik- Columbus Clippers Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the entire OHSBCA Board of Directors for their dedication and hard work to this organization. My sincere gratitude goes to the gentlemen who have been on the Executive Board with me the past 2 years: Rich Corvin, Jerry Hites, Dave Hall, Dave Barrow, Scott Manahan, Ray Benjamin, Curt Karpinski, Dave Burkett, Jeff Mielcarek, and Frank Gamble. Special thanks goes to both Lee Day, President of the OHSBCA and Kevin Yoder, 2nd Vice President for working to make this clinic happen. And a special thanks to my “home” team Lucy who has been my baseball wife for 10+ years, Bailee (8), Aubree (7), Tanner (2) and Teegan (1 month). In Baseball, Trevor Thomas, 2014 Clinic Director, OHSBCA 1ST Vice President 1 OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION FACT SHEET – 2014

The purpose of the OHSBCA is to unify all baseball coaches in the State of Ohio, to promote high school baseball, to create an official line of communication with the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), to foster higher standards of professionalism and ethics, and to maintain a strong contact with the national, state and local coaches organizations of baseball. Membership: approximately 1500 coaches annually. Dues: $25 per year due by February 15th (payable to Treasurer) Governing Body: Twenty-five member Board of Directors with twelve serving on the executive board. OFFICIAL ORGANIZATION FUNCTION/EVENTS: A. Annual Convention and Clinic: Held once per year at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus, OH B. Board Meetings: Four times per year. Includes two meetings at the annual convention, a meeting at the Mizuno All-Star Series, and a meeting in October. C. OHSBCA Website: www.ohsbca.org D. Mizuno Senior All-Star Series: Held one week after the state tournament in June. The series honors eighty (80) graduated seniors and twelve member coaches in a 4 team round -robin format. The event takes place at Bill Davis Stadium on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. E. State Coaches Poll: Teams are rated in each of the four divisions five times each spring. Poll champions are recognized at the annual convention. There are thirty two (32) voting coaches in each division. Registration and membership forms to vote and team discussion forums can be found on web site. F. All- State Coaches Poll Team: The poll coaches in each division select an all-state team. All grade level of players are eligible. Each division selects a Player –of-the- Year and a Coach-of-the-Year. They are recognized by the wire services and are awarded a plaque at the annual convention. G. Player -of-the-Year Award: This award will be presented at the annual convention banquet by Pukka Headware. Each of the four division Player-of-the-Year recipients will be recognized and one Player-of-the-Year will receive a plaque. H. Hall of Fame: The HOF induction is the highlight of the awards banquet at the annual convention. The Board of Directors select inductees. Nomination forms can be found on web site. I. Scholarships: All graduating senior students of member coaches with five years of continuing membership are eligible. They are presented during the awards banquet. Form found on web site. J. Academic All-Ohio: Selected annually and awarded certificates. Certificates are handed out at the following year in October or at the state convention. Forms can be found on web site. K. Service and Victory Awards: Service awards for coaches begin with the fifteenth year of membership and are awarded every five years thereafter. Victory awards begin at 100 and are awarded for every 100 victories thereafter. Certificates and plaques are awarded at the state convention. L. Assistant Coach of the Year Award: Coaches from each district are recognized as assistant coaches of the year at our annual convention. M. Team Ohio: The OHSBCA is a major financial benefactor for Team Ohio. Team Ohio is a team of high school all-stars from Ohio who compete in the Heartland Classic. The Heartland Classic is an eight-state tournament held each year in Norman, Oklahoma, home of Oklahoma University. N. Past Presidents – Hall of Fame: All former OHSBCA Presidents and Hall of Fame members are invited back for the Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday afternoon. O. The Consultant of the OHSBCA regularly attends all meetings of the OHSAA Board of Control in Columbus. P. Sponsorships: The OHSBCA is sponsored by many corporations and also help sponsor our scholarship recipients: Rawlings (official baseball- R100 tournament ball and Hall of Fame Banquet Sponsor) , Pukka (official cap), Mizuno (Senior All-Star Game Sponsor), Miller Net (official net).

2 Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association 2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS For a directory of the 2014 Board, please go to our website: www.ohsbca.org


  

 


 
  


 
  






 
 


 







 

 

 


 

 
 

 
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3 2014 OHSBCA CLINIC AGENDA HYATT REGENCY HOTEL, COLUMBUS, OHIO - JANUARY 16th – 18th All speaker sessions held in Regency Ballroom-Hyatt 3rd fl oor unless noted otherwise

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 11:30am - 1:30pm OHSBCA Board Meeting (Marion) 2:00pm - 7:30pm Clinic Registration (Outside Regency Ballroom-Hyatt 3rd fl oor) 2:55pm - 3:00pm Introduction of Hall of Fame Inductees - Dave Hall OHSBCA Past Pres. 3:00pm - 3:25pm John Dorner St. Henry High School - Hall of Fame Inductee - “Drills that won’t Freeze” 3:30pm - 3:55pm Chuck Harlow Northmont High School - Hall of Fame Inductee - “The Other Stuff” 4:00pm - 4:25pm Ron Janey Logan High School - Hall of Fame Inductee - “Preseason Preparation” 4:30pm - 4:55pm Jeff Short Westlake High School - Hall of Fame Inductee - “Keys to a Successful Program.” 3:00pm - 10:00pm Vendor Exhibit Hall Open (Delaware/Franklin-Hyatt 2nd fl oor) 5:15pm - 5:20pm Clinic Welcome - Trevor Thomas OHSBCA 1st VP 5:25pm - 6:10pm Rob Smith - Ohio University - Winning the Free Bases Game 6:10pm - 6:15pm Jeff Swick - PHAALS - Introduction and Promotion 6:20pm - 7:05pm Steve Farley - Butler University - Favorite Team Drills for Baseball 7:10pm - 7:55pm Bob Morgan - Former Indiana University - Infi eld Play and The Double Plays 8:00pm - 8:45pm Scott Stricklin - University of Georgia - Executing Championship Batting Practice 8:50pm - 9:35pm Greg Beals - The Ohio State University - Catching Fundamentals 9:40pm - 10:55pm Justin Dehmer - St. Marys HS, Iowa - 1 Pitch Warrior Program 11:00pm - 12:30am Clinic Smoker (Regency Ballroom) FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 7:30am - 9:30am Clinic Registration (Outside Regency Ballroom - Hyatt 3rd fl oor) 8:00am - 6:00pm Vendor Exhibit Hall Open (Delaware/Franklin - Hyatt 2nd fl oor) 8:00am - 8:55am Assistant Coaches Breakfast sponsored by FCA - Rex Stump (Fairfi eld Room) 8:00am - 8:45am OHSAA Rules Meeting - Jerry Snodgrass - Introduced by Lee Day OHSBCA President 8:55am - 9:00am Clinic Welcome - Trevor Thomas OHSBCA 1st VP 9:00am - 9:55am Bob Morgan - Former Indiana University - Offensive Theory of Baseball 10:00am - 10:30am Mini Clinic #1-Pick one below to attend Rex Stump, FCA - “Motivating the 21st Century Athlete” (Hayes) Keith Vorhoff - University of Kentucky Asst. Coach- Catching ( Taft A-B) Brad Warnimont - University of Rio Grande - Effort and Attendance Charts (Harrison) Brian Harrison - Baldwin Wallace College - Body Timing: Creating an Effi cient Hack (Taft C-D) Brian McGee - Lake Erie College - 1st and 3rd Situational Defense (Grant/Harding) Justin Dehmer - St Marys HS, Iowa - 1 Pitch Warrior Program ( McKinley) 10:40am - 11:10am Mini Clinic #2-Pick one of the above to attend 11:10am - 11:50am Scholarship Award Recipient’s Reception (Fairfi eld) 11:20am - 11:50am District Meetings Central - Harrison Northeast - Hayes Southeast - Garfi eld East - Grant/Harding Northwest - McKinley Southwest (Cincy) - Taft A&B Southwest (Dayton) - Taft C&D 11:55am - 12:10pm Hall of Fame Banquet Seating (Regency Ballroom) Doors closed 12:15pm - 12:20pm Hall of Fame Inductee Promenade 12:20pm - 2:00pm Banquet/Awards /Hall of Fame Induction - Sponsored by Rawlings Sporting Goods 2:30pm - 3:30pm Hall of Fame and Past Presidents Reception (Fairfi eld Room) 3:00pm - 3:45pm Ty Neal - University of Cincinnati - Recruiting High School Players 3:50pm - 4:35pm Joe Meglio- Meglio Fitness- Body Weight Workouts for Baseball 4:40pm - 5:25pm Steve Trimper - University of Maine- Drills and Skills for Infi elders 5:30pm - 6:30pm Josh Newman - Marshall University Asst. Coach - Formula for Success: Daily Pitching Routine 7:15pm - 8:15pm Hot Stove Social - 2013 State Tournament Champion & Poll Champion Coaches (Fairfi eld) SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 8:30am -10:30am Sports Medicine Certifi cation - Kris Knapp, Ontario HS (Union D/E) 8:30am - 9:15am Mike McGuire - Morehead State University - Base running (Union A/B) 9:20am -10:05am Steve Trimper - University of Maine - Using the Short Game (Union A/B) 10:30am -12:30pm CPR Certifi cation - Kris Knapp, Ontario HS (Union D/E) 10:10am -10:55am Dean Schuler - Valley High School - Multi Tee and Soft Toss Drills (Union A/B) 11:00am -11:45am Wes Ganobcik - Columbus Clippers - Field Maintenance (Union A/B) 12:00pm - 2:00pm OHSBCA Board Meeting (Marion) 4 2013 OHSBCA President, Lee Day - Lebanon High School Lee Day will be ending his year term as President of the OHSBCA at the conclusion of the state clinic. Lee retired from coaching baseball at Lebanon High School at the end of the 2010 season after serving as the Warrior head coach for 29 years. He began teaching and coaching at Lebanon H.S. in 1979 as a varsity assistant in football, sophomore basketball coach and JV baseball coach. He was named the head baseball coach for the 1982 season at the young age of 24 and also served as the head football coach from 1985-87. A 1975 graduate of Edgerton HS in northwest Ohio, Lee went on to play both football and baseball at Ohio Northern University earning his B.A. degree in Math Education in 1979. He earned his M.Ed. from Xavier University in counseling in 1983 and has been a high school guidance counselor since, now completing his 35th year in education. During his baseball coaching career, Day’s teams won 352 games with 3 league titles and 2 district runner-up fi nishes. He served as president of the Miami Valley Baseball Coaches Association 3 years and was named to the Dayton area Hall of Fame in 2000. He is also well known for his basketball offi ciating, having offi ciated now for 34 years. He has been fortunate to work 21 boy’s regional tournament games and the OHSAA State Championships 6 years. He was inducted into the Middletown Basketball Offi cials Hall of Fame in 2006. He and his high school sweetheart, Jodi, have been married for 33+ years having two sons, Trevor and Clint. Welcome from OHSBCA President, Lee Day Welcome everyone to our 63rd annual State Clinic. It has been my great honor to have served on the Executive Board for 10 years as the Southwest District Rep and the past 3 years going through the Presidency chairs, and now only 1 year left. This time next year, I will be ending 14 years on this Board. I would recommend this to any coach who would like to give back to the greatest sport of any, have the opportunity to meet a lot of great individuals, and serve an organization dedicated to the young men who play America’s game. When I began coaching 35 years ago, I did not set out to do this; but, I would not trade a minute of my experience. Thanks to Tim Engleka for asking me to serve on the OHSBCA Board. This organization is in great hands with the leadership you have elected: Dave Hall, Trevor Thomas, Kevin Yoder, Dave Barrow, Scott Manahan, Dave Burkett, Ray Benjamin, Jeff Mielcarek, Frank Gamble, Curt Karpinski, and Don Schone. PAST PRESIDENTS, OHSBCA 1956-Dick Boyd, Circleville 1987-Ray Sharnsky, Gilmour Academy 1957-Harold Potter, Oregon Clay 1988-Tim Miller, Canton South 1958-Jack Moore, Walnut Ridge 1989-Jim Stahl, Columbus Academy 1959-Elmer Houdashelt, Grove City 1990-Van Peterman, Westerville South 1960-Ron Disher, Toledo Scott 1991-Bob Baird, Genoa 1961-Neal Nelson, Willoughby South 1992-Marion Delaney, Maple Heights 1962-Paul Bricker, Convoy Crestview 1993-Frank Gamble, Massillon Perry 1963,64-Bob Davis, Tecumseh 1994-Rick Gold, Piqua 1965-Dick Hopkins, Grandview 1995-Jim Dougherty, Hilliard 1966-Jerry O’Mori, Toledo Northwood 1996-Bob Neff, Canton McKinley 1967,68-Marion Allen, Logan 1997-Tim Saunders, Dublin Coffman 1969-Pepper DeMont, Niles McKinley 1998-Mike Mohner, Fairport Harding 1970-Dick Hauch, Cincinnati Western Hills 1999-Scott Manahan, Bishop Watterson 1971-Howard Converse, Cincinnati Princeton 2000-Steve Little, Jackson 1972-Ed Quattro, East Cleveland Shaw 2001-Dan Gorbett, Galion 1973-Dan Brooks, Claymont 2002-Rod Lindsey, Warsaw River View 1974,75-Mike Burcham, Ironton 2003-Mike Ryan, Perry 2004-Jon Bennett, Granville 1976,77-Jack Johnson, Pickerington 2005-David Burkett, Sandy Valley 1978,79-Bob Chapman, Fairmont East 2006-Jeff Mielcarek, Toledo Central Catholic 1980-Jim Humpal, Lyndhurst Brush 2007-Chuck Rinkes, Warsaw River View 1981-Howard Bozman, Lancster 2008-Philip Kuhn, Jackson City Schools 1982-Hank Miller, Canton McKinley 2009-Chris Smith, Ontario 1983-Joe Gilhousen, Canton Glenoak 2010-Rich Corvin, Galia Academy 1984-Joe Palazzo, Bishop Ready 2011-Jerry Hites, Fairport Harding 1985-Mike Heinke, Northmont 2012-Dave Hall, Perrysburg 1986-Dennis Hegarty, McDermont Northwest 2013- Lee Day, Lebanon 5 IGH SC H HO IO O H L

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S OHSBCA I E T B A ITEM: RULES FOR ATTENDEES A I L C L O S AT THE ANNUAL OHSBCA CONVENTION C O S ACHES A ALL COACHES MUST WEAR THEIR OHSBCA BADGES INTO THE CLINIC SPEAKING ROOMS AND INTO THE EXHIBIT HALLS - NO EXCEPTIONS! PLEASE COOPERATE WITH THE CLINIC COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO ARE IN CHARGE OF CHECKING OHSBCA BADGES! • NO VIDEOTAPING OR PICTURE TAKING OF ANY OF THE SPEAKERS IS PERMITTED. • PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES. • PLEASE ENTER AND EXIT THE SPEAKING ROOM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE, SO WE CAN GET THE NEXT PRESENTATION STARTED ON TIME. PLEASE DO NOT CONGREGATE IN THE BACK OF THE ROOM OR IN THE DOORWAY-IT IS DIFFICULT TO HEAR WHEN HUNDREDS OF COACHES ARE VISITING! • ALL 45 MINUTE SPEAKERS WILL BE ESCORTED TO A QUESTION & ANSWER AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER THEIR TALK. PLEASE GO TO THIS Q & A AREA INSTEAD OF COMING UP TO THE STAGE AREA. • THE OHSBCA ASKS THAT ALL COACHES RESPECT THESE CLINIC RULES. WE WANT THE CONVENTION TO BE A GOOD EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE, AND WE ASK FOR YOUR COOPERATION WITH THESE RULES AS YOU ASK YOUR OWN PLAYERS TO RESPECT YOUR OWN TEAM RULES! • ENJOY OUR ANNUAL CONVENTION! THE OHSBCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2013-2014 Board of Directors OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION

Front Row (L to R): Scott Manahan, Dave Barrow, Dave Hall, Lee Day, Trevor Thomas, Kevin Yoder Second Row (L to R): Jason Wright, Chad Spencer, Rob Lavengood, Bruce Cahill, Don Schone, Ray Benjamin, Curt Karpinski, Bill Gamble, Frank Gamble Third row (L to R): Jeff Mielcarek, Gene Bumgardner, Ray Hamilton, Tom Neubert, Dave Burkett, Brian Perkins, Mike Collopy, Steve Norris, Jeff Keck 6 On Saturday, August 17th, OHSBCA Past President Rich Corvin threw out the ceremonial 1st Pitch before the Columbus Clippers game at Huntington Park in Columbus. Rich is a business teacher at Gallia Academy. His wife Batina, father Rich, daughters Tori, Courtney and Katie Belle were able to share the day with Rich. The OHSBCA is proud to congratulate Rich on his many years of dedicated hours and commitment to the board. The OHSBCA appreciates all of his services towards continuing the OHSBCA tradition.

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7 2014 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE John Dorner - St. Henry High School

John Dorner graduated from Wapakoneta Senior High School in 1982 and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Bowling Green State University in 1987. He later earned his Master’s Degree in Administration from the University of Dayton in 2003. Coach Dorner began his coaching career while still in college as an undergrad student at BGSU. He coached the Wapakoneta junior varsity squads in 1984 and 1985. He coached the Findlay junior varsity team while student teaching in 1986. Coach Dorner accepted a teaching and junior varsity coaching position at Houston High School in 1987. The following year, he moved to Celina, where he taught from 1988-2000. John was hired as the Head Baseball Coach at St. Henry High School in 1990, during his tenure as a teacher in Celina. His family moved to St. Henry in 2000, where he has been teaching science and coaching baseball ever since. He has also coached 8 years of varsity golf (girls for 7 years & boys for 1 year) and several years of junior high & freshman basketball. John has also offi ciated high school basketball for 21 years. 2014 marks Coach Dorner’s 25th season at the helm of St. Henry Baseball, where he has amassed a record of 428-209. His teams have won 15 sectional titles and 6 district titles. The Redskins have made 6 trips to the regional tournament, under his leadership, and won 3 state titles in all 3 trips to the fi nal four (1999, 2000, and 2003). Dorner’s teams have claimed 4 State Poll Championships (1998, 2002, 2003, 2013) and have fi nished in the Top Ten in the State Coaches Poll a total of 11 times. He has 5 conference championships (MAC) and has reached the twenty victory plateau 8 times (including a 31-2 record in 1999 and a 30-3 record in 2003). He has coached 38 All Ohio Players (27 of which earned First Team Honors). He served as a coach in the 2004 Mizuno All Star Series and has twice been voted as Coach of the Year in the State of Ohio (2002 & 2013). He has been a member of the OHSBCA for 28 years and has been a state poll voter for 20 years. John coached the St. Mary’s American Legion Post 323 Baseball Team for 6 years (1988-93), fi nishing with an overall record of 180-92 and earning 5 trips the American Legion State Tournament. He presently serves on the Acme Baseball Congress Board of Directors. John has been married to his wife, Brenda, for 22 years. Brenda is an administrative secretary for Celina Schools. They have 2 children. Their daughter, Nora, is a freshman at Wright State University and a 2014 recipient of the Hank Miller Memorial OHSBCA Scholarship Award. Their son, Mitchell, is a junior and an honor student at St. Henry High School, where he plays baseball and golf.

8 John Dorner - St. Henry High School [email protected] St. Henry Baseball Drills – “Inside” and Out “Our goal is to keep as many athletes as possible constantly engaged in quality training.”

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1) Six Line Drill – full squad a) Variati ons – 2 balls or change lines b) Safety issues (pay att enti on – balls fl ying)

2) Over the Shoulder (O.T.S.) Drill – full squad a) Glove turn & high b) Proper footwork & short hop throw c) Safety issues on catch (wall collision)

3) Tweener Drill – outf ielders a) Centerfi elder high & Corner Fielder low b) Lingo – “me/you, in/back” c) Safety issues (player collision)

4) Fence Drills – outf ielders a) Padded wall b) Lingo – “fence, hit the relay” c) Safety issues (wall collision)

5) Catcher Drills - catchers a) Partner framing (closer & closer) b) Dirt balls (full gear, fl exi-balls & managers)

6) Blue Net Drill - infi elders a) All ground ball types (backhands, slow rollers, etc.) b) Non-threatening for early season

7) Z-ball Challenge – full squad a) Lane line to lane line (2 courts) b) Eliminati on = conditi oning

8) BP On Deck Strengthening – all hitt ers a) Wrist rolls, wrist curls, heavy ropes, wall sits b) Dry swings (concentrate on mechanics of swing)

9 2014 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Chuck Harlow - Northmont High School

Chuck Harlow is currently in his 35th year of coaching high school baseball; 2 years as a JV coach at Dixie High School, 3 years as a Varsity Head Coach at Dixie and the past 29 years at Northmont High School as the Varsity Head Coach. Coach Harlow has also coached football (7 years), basketball (17 years) and JV golf (5 years). In baseball his varsity teams have a combined record of 626 wins and 276 losses. At Northmont, the baseball team has won 12 Conference titles, 11 Sectional titles, 4 District titles and 1 Regional Runner-up title. Chuck has been named conference Coach of the Year 11 times. He was inducted into the Miami Valley Baseball Coaches Association in 1999. Chuck has also had the honor of coaching in the Mizuno All-Ohio Series twice. Chuck is a member of the Miami Valley Baseball Coaches Association and served as membership chair and President. He is also a member of the OHSBCA and served a two-year term as the Southwest District Representative. Coach Harlow is grateful for both organizations because he has learned a lot about baseball, teaching and coaching from the coaches in both associations. Through the years Chuck has surrounded himself with outstanding assistant coaches and has been blessed with excellent players with a strong passion for the game. Chuck has coached 74 players who have played college baseball and 6 players who have been drafted. Chuck is a 1979 graduate of The Ohio State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Comprehensive Social Studies and a 1984 graduate of the University of Dayton where he earned a masters degree of Administration. At Northmont High School he is the department chair of the Social Studies department and teaches American History, Holocaust and Adolescent Social Problems. Chuck and his wife Beth live in Clayton. They have a daughter, Meagan, who is a teacher in Chicago, daughter, Lindsay, who is a pharmacist in Dayton and son, Kyle, who is a project manager in Cleveland.

10 Chuck Harlow - Northmont High School “Running a Winning Baseball Program”

1. Building Good Players

2. Working with Parents

3. Surround Yourself with Good Coaches

4. Dealing with School Personnel and the Press

5. Learn From Everybody

11 2014 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Ron Janey - Logan High School

After graduating from Ohio University in 1973, Ron Janey began his teaching career at North Gallia High School in 1974. While there for two years, he served as an assistant football coach and basketball coach as well as head baseball coach for two seasons. His baseball teams were Southern Valley Athletic Conference champions both years — the only baseball championships in that school’s history. He then went to his high school alma mater, Gallia Academy, for four years. There, he was an assistant football coach all four years and head tennis coach for one year. In 1980, he then went to his fi nal destination, Logan High School, where he stayed until his retirement in 2013. At LHS, he served as an assistant football coach for 10 years and head baseball coach for 23 years. He also served as Logan’s athletic director for his fi nal 23 years. His Logan baseball teams won seven Southeastern Ohio Athletic League championships and, in 2001, made the school’s only appearance in a regional tournament. His Chieftains were also ranked in the top 10 of the state coach’s poll seven times. Janey served as a coach for the Mizuno All-Ohio Series in 1983 and 2000 as well as a coach for Team Ohio in Oklahoma in 2000. His overall high school baseball coaching record was 402-193. Ron was also very active in the OHSBCA Association, serving as Southeast District president for many years and on the state board of directors twice. Coach Janey was elected to the Logan High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995, the Southeast District Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2000, the Ohio Athletic Directors Hall of Fame in 2002, and the Gallia Academy Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. In 1969-70, Ron served his country in Vietnam, where he was a decorated infantry member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was named “Soldier of the Month” in June 1970 while with the 173rd. Coach Janey has been married for 33 years to Marcie, who is retired from the Logan-Hocking School District as an elementary-school teacher. They are the proud parents of two children: a son, Bo (age 31), is a graduate of the University of Rio Grande and presently serves as a recruiter for the U.S. Army after tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and also served as head baseball coach at Logan for three years; and a daughter, Jackie (29), is presently teaching mathematics at Tri-County Vocational School in Nelsonville, Ohio. She is a graduate of Ohio University and currently resides in Logan with her husband, Jason, and two children, Parry and Pius.

12 Ron Janey - Logan High School The Importance of Pre-Season Preparation

I. Inside Practice A. Stretching and ISO 1. ISO arm and leg 2. Pushups (fi ngertips) increase number each practice 3. Crunches 4. Trunk Rotations B. Agilities 1. Back run (Hamstrings) 2. High knee 3. Car 4. Hops 5. Wave Drill 6. Sprints (Home-First, First-Second…) 7. Distance running- Why? C. Stations 1. Throwing – Short to long 2. Hitting a. Tee (Big) 25 to start, increase each practice by fi ve b. Live in Cage (video each) situational hitting (2-0 count, 3-2 count, etc.) c. Soft Toss 3. Fielding Fundamentals 4. Pitching a. Start at 50% and increase each week b. 50% from stretch, 50% wind up c. Chart each pitch, keep records d. Long pitch II. Outside Practice A. Where 1. Field 2. Parking Lot 3. All weather fi eld B. Preparation 1. Dress Appropriately 2. Stretching 3. Agilities C. Mainly Defense 1. Throwing – short to long 2. Pre-Game 3. Cutoffs 4. Infi eld – Outfi eld Fungo 5. Situations D. Offense 1. Base running 2. Tees 3. Bunting (drag, sacrifi ce) E. Pitching (inside) F. Chinese Baseball 13 2014 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Jeff Short - Westlake High School

Coach Jeff Short’s tenure with the Westlake High School Demons began 27 years ago when he was named the freshman baseball coach in 1986. The next year he moved up to become the junior varsity coach and in 1989, he was named head coach. In 24 seasons as head coach, he compiled an overall record of 345-242 including 20 winning seasons. He was named Southwestern Conference Coach of the Year three times, named The Plain Dealer Coach of the Year twice, was a Greater Cleveland Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year and was inducted into the Northeast Ohio Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2010. In May 2013 he received another honor as he was inducted into the Crow’s Nest Hall of Fame by the Lake County Captains Baseball organization (Cleveland Indians Class A Affi liate). During his head coaching career, the Westlake Demons earned four Southwestern Conference championships, made 12 appearances in Districts, earned three regional appearances and in 2012, the team played for the Division I State Baseball Championship. No other team in the history of Westlake High School has ever made it to the state title game in any sport. The team fi nished 2012 with a 24-7 record, which are the most wins in school history. What made the 2012 run to the state championship game even more special was that earlier that year; Coach Short announced that he would be retiring from coaching baseball at the end of the season. He remains a math teacher with the Westlake City Schools where he has taught for the past 28 years. Coach Short was honored to represent Northeast Ohio as a Mizuno All-Ohio Series Coach in 1996. He was named the Greater Cleveland Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game coach in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2002, and has coached several Jacobs Field All-Star games over the years. Coach Short has been a member of the OHSBCA for 25 years and served on the State Board from 1994-96. He also was a member of the State Coaches Poll. Seven Westlake High School baseball players have been selected to the Mizuno All-Ohio series teams over the years. More than 50 players have signed on to play college baseball and one player signed a Major League Baseball contract. Former player Chris Holick (Westlake High School Class of 1995) is the current assistant baseball coach at The Ohio State University. In addition to coaching baseball at Westlake High School, Coach Short has coached boy’s junior varsity and varsity boy’s basketball. He also was the girl’s varsity basketball head coach for three seasons. He continues to stay active with basketball as he currently serves as a basketball offi cial in the Cleveland-area. His motto for coaching and in life is to “always surround yourself with good people.” He is grateful to his coaching staffs over the years for their support and dedication. Jeff grew up in Archbold, Ohio (near Toledo) before moving to Northeast Ohio upon graduating from the University of Toledo with a degree in elementary education. He also holds a master’s degree in Sports Management from Cleveland State University. He resides in Avon, Ohio with his wife of 20 years, Julie Verba. The couple is the proud parents of a three-year-old son, Jason. You may fi nd Coach Short on a Little League fi eld someday!

14 Jeff Short - Westlake High School Building/ Maintaining a Program

1. Talent /Chemistry

2. Less Rules the Better

3. Be Fair, Not Necessarily Consistent

4. Belief System

5. BE Visible with Community/Rec program

6. Delegate / Burnout

7. Show Kids you love them

8. Involve Alumni

9. 1st Class Facility / Treat them fi rst class

10. Tough Schedule

15 Class of 1972 Class of 1982 Harold Potter- Oregon Clay (NW) George Sosobee- Hudson (NE) Marty Karow- Ohio State Dave Young- Tallmadge (NE) Les Scarr- Barberton (NE) Robert Smith- Riverside (NE) Class of 1974 Class of 1983 Paul Nore-Western Hills (SW) Bob Chapman- Fairmont East (SW) Mark Stewart-Beavercreek (SW) Brick Long- Rossford (NW) Neal Nelson-Willoughby South (NE) Roy Bates- Northwestern (NE) Ed Rannow- Athens (SE) Marion Allen- Logan (SE) Class of 1984 Luke Izer- Sandy Valley (NE) Class of 1975 Bob Davis- Tecumseh (SW) Class of 1985 Dick Hauck- Western Hills (SW) Jim Hardman- Piqua (SW) Jim Murray- Dayton Stebbins (SW) John Anspach- Cuyahoga Falls (NE) Joe Bowers- Lima Senior (NW) Dick Shine- Cuyahoga Falls (NE) Garold Parrot- Deshler (NW) Class of 1986 Lou Brunswick- Coldwater (NW) Don Black- Parkway (NW) Jack Ryan- Bishop Hartley (C) Mike Burcham- Ironton (SE) Bob Addis- Euclid (NE) Jim Jordan- Marietta (SE) Hank Miller- Canton McKinley (NE) Jim Bittengle- Shadyside (E) Class Of 1987 Dick Finn- Ohio State Ray Sumpter- Bryan (NW) Don Neff- Unioto (SE) Jim Stahl- Columbus Academy (C) Class of 1976 Class of 1988 Ron Brookey-Dayton Meadowdale (SW) Frank Cozze- Worthington (C) Vince Chickerella-Linden McKinley (C) George Hamric- Hamiliton Township (C) Augie Bossu- Benedictine (NE) Fred Heinlen- Shaker Hts. (NE) Class of 1989 Lou Carson- Portsmouth East (SE) Bernie Hovan- Nordonia (NE) Richard Prince- Elida (NW) Dick England- Lancaster (SE) Class of 1977 Class of 1990 Jim Humpal- Lyndhurst Brush (NE) Don Colussi- Colerain (SW) Don Kelly- Rocky River (NE) Jim Shamel- Coshocton (E) George Caso- Fairview (NE) Class of 1991 Class of 1980 John Nelson- Fairfi eld Union (C) Fred Brideweiser- Fairless (NE) Tim Miller- Canton South (NE) Bob Wren- Ohio University Class of 1992 Class of 1981 Richard Kandik- Oregon Clay (NW) Howard Conserve- Princeton (SW) Marion Delaney- Maple Heights (NE) Bob Baird- Genoa (NW) Paul Serra- Euclid (NE) Dave Koblentz- Columbus West (C) Class of 1993 Fred Nocera- Whetstone (C) Mike Cameron- Cincinnati Moeller (SW) Bill Sadler- Westerville South (C) Jerry Federele- Cincinnati Elder (SW) Milo Ratkovich- Akron Kenmore (NE) Joe Gilhousen- Canton Glenoak (NE) John Nese- Steubenville Cath. Central (E) 16 OHSBCA Hall of Fame (cont.)

Class of 1994 Class of 2006 Gary Yeatts- Fairfi eld (SW) Dan Gorbett, Galion (NW) James Gerfen- Ridgedale (C) Doug Miller, Canton Cent. Cath. (NE) Joe Neff- Newark (C) Dean Schuler, Valley (SE) Don Thorp- Hebron Lakewood (C) Bill Slinger, St. Xavier (SW) Class of 1995 Class of 2007 Jim Glauer- Crestline (NW) Fred Heatherington, Steubenville (E) Richard Termeer- OHSAA Pat Hendershott, Wellston (SE) Richard “Lefty” Hall- St. Clairsville (E) Greg Inselmann, Patrick Henry (NW) Bruce Stall, Versailles, (SW) Class of 1996 Tim Engleka- Centerville (SW) Class of 2008 Phil Callaghan, Dublin Scioto (C) Class of 1997 Rick Gold, Piqua (SW) Joe Palazzo- Bishop Ready (C) Curt Karpinski, Elyria (NE) William Schmidt- Ashtabula St. John (NE) Mike Ryan, Perry (NE) Art Massey- Cuyahoga Heights (NE) Class of 2009 Class of 1998 Jack Branon, Wheelersburg (SE) Bob Costello- Vandalia Butler (SW) John Dickerson, OHSAA Frank Gamble- Massilon Perry (NE) Robert Haegele, Westerville North (C) Dean Harrah- Jewitt-Scio (E) Tom Randall, Kenton Ridge (SW) Class of 1999 John “Spark” Sankal, Eastlake North (NE) Dave Ewing- Walnut Ridge (C) Tom Schreck, Wynford (NW) Rob Rose- Toledo Whitmer (NW) Class of 2010 Ken Selby- Cincinnati Western Hills (SW) Dave DiDonato – Indian Valley (E) Class of 2000 Jim Dougherty – Hilliard Davidson (C) Don Kober- St. Francis Desales (NW) Mike Schumm – Parkway (NW) Fred Meier- Oak Hills (SW) John Tipton – Portsmouth (SE) Class of 2001 Class of 2011 Richard Fishbaugh- Otterbein College Ken Gray – Mason High School (SW) Mike Mohner- Fairport Harding (NE) Phil Krouskop – Perry (NW) Vince Pellegrini- McDonald (NE) Jeff Mielcarek – Toledo Central Catholic (NW) Richard Meyer – Buckeye Valley (C) Class of 2002 Dan Bowling- Hamiliton (SW) Class of 2012 Doug Long, Franklin (SW) Class of 2003 Rod Lindsey, River View (E) Rich Arbinger- Toledo Start (NW) Steve Little, Jackson/Olentangy (SE-C) Bob Brenning- Urbana (SW) Tom Held, Defi ance (NW) Dave Klontz- Heath (C) Class of 2013 Class of 2004 Dave Hall, Perrysburg (NW) Dan Kern- Miller City (NW) Jim Leininger- Ayersville (NW) Bob Merritt, Crestwood (NE) Tim Saunders- Dublin Coffman (C) Len Taylor, Mentor (NE) Ray Sharnsky- Gilmour Academy (NE) Mark Thompson, Elder (SW) Class of 2005 Chris Hardman, Ottawa Hills (NW) Dennis Hegarty, Northwest (SE) Scott Manahan, Bishop Watterson (C) OHSBCA Dennis Woods, Lake Catholic (NE)

17 2013 O.H.S.B.C.A. HANK MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Each year the Board of Directors selects several individuals to be awarded our “Hank Miller Memorial Scholarship”. An eligible applicant must be a graduating son or daughter of a coach who has been an OHSBCA member for a minimum of fi ve consecutive years. This year 10 worthy students have been awarded a $500 scholarship. Hank Miller, Canton McKinley High School, was inducted into the OHSBCA Hall of Fame in 1975. Hank was a teacher of Industrial Arts and Vocational Carpentry for 39 years. He retired from Canton City Schools in 1989. He coached many sports including tennis, golf, basketball, but football and undoubtedly baseball were his favorites. He was a World War II veteran who served in the Marine Corps. Hank graduated from Canton Township High School (Canton South) in 1942 and earned his college degree from Ohio Northern. His coaching career started at Mogadore High School with coaching stints at Louisville, Canton Lincoln, Canton McKinley, and Glen Oak High Schools. Hank was a lifetime member of the National Education Association. Hank was President of the OHSBCA in 1982. He offi ciated basketball and served as recreational director for the city of Louisville. Hank is a member of the Greater Canton Amateur Sports Hall of Fame and the Ohio Northern University Athletic Hall of Fame. He was founder of the Hank Miller High School baseball series.

Jordan Bowerman, Seneca East – Jordan is the son of Rick and Sherri Bowerman. His father is an assistant coach at Seneca East. Jordan served as senior class vice-president, was a member of National Honor Society, and was selected as a National Machinery Citizenship Award scholarship recipient. He was a four year letter winner in baseball, earning 1st team All-Midland Athletic League honors and All-District honors 3 consecutive years. He lettered 3 years in football and was recognized as 1st team All-League, 2nd team All-District, and a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete. Jordan also gained Academic All-State honors in football and baseball as a senior. Jordan is currently attending Ashland University with a major in Nursing.

Nora Dorner, St. Henry – Nora is the daughter of John and Brenda Dorner. Her father is the head coach at St. Henry High School. While in high school, Nora earned four varsity letters playing golf, where she was a three-time winner of the Academic All M.A.C. Team. She was an offi cer of the Science Club and German Club. She was also a member of the Art Club, part of the Yearbook committee and a peer tutor. She attended Girls State at Mount Union College. She graduated tenth in her class with academic honors. She is currently attending Wright State University.

Mason Heatherington, Steubenville – Mason is the son of Fred and Cindy Heatherington. His father is in his 26th year as the head baseball coach at Steubenville High School and a member of the OHSBCA Hall of Fame. While at Steubenville, Mason was a two year letter winner in baseball as well as a two year letter winner in golf. Mason was a player on the 2010 Ohio State Babe Ruth 15 year old champion team and had the opportunity to play in the regional tournament. Mason was also an offi cer of his school’s Key Club. He is currently a freshman at Kent State University studying Sports Administration.

Mackenzie Laumann, Oak Hills – Mackenzie is the daughter of Chuck and Susan Laumann. Her father is the head coach at Oak Hills High School. During high school, Mackenzie played golf (4 years), basketball (4 years), and track (2 years), earning 10 varsity letters. She was 2nd team GMC golf once and fi rst team GMC golf twice. She was a 4 time district qualifi er in golf (earning All-District twice) and fi nished 20th at the state golf tournament her senior year. She was honorable mention All-Southwest District in basketball and as a member of the track team she was a district qualifi er in the 100m hurdles and long jump. She was class president for 4 years, member of the National Honor Society, and homecoming queen. Mackenzie is attending Northern Kentucky University and is a member of the women’s golf team while studying business informatics.

Audrey Manahan, Bishop Watterson – Audrey is the daughter of Scott and Laura Manahan. Her father is a past president and Hall of Fame member of the OHSBCA and the head coach at Bishop Watterson. During high school Audrey played softball four years, basketball two years, and was a member of the WELL Club four years. Audrey lettered in softball all four years while serving as the team captain. She was selected as All-League both her junior and senior seasons. She earned an athletic scholarship in softball to attend Ashland University and is majoring in nursing. 18 Jim Nagel, Elder – Jim is the son of Andy and Julie Nagel. His father is a varsity assistant coach at Moeller High School. During high school, Jim played football and track all four years. He lettered two years in both football and track and voted Team Captain his senior season for his track team. He was also a member of the Glee Club and Vocal Ensemble for three years. Jim is currently attending the University of Cincinnati where he is majoring in Criminal Justice with a Sports Administration minor. Jim is also receiving an athletic grant from the University of Cincinnati as a member of the Bearcat Football Video Team.

Katelyn Newton, Anderson – Katelyn is the daughter of Chris and Krissy Newton. Her father has been a head coach for the last 16 years, 10 with Colerain and the last 6 at Anderson. During high school, Katelyn lettered four years in soccer and one year in basketball. She was a two-time 1st Team All-Conference soccer player and her senior year was 1st team All-City and 1st Team All-District. Katelyn was an honor student and scholar athlete throughout high school, a member of the National Honor Society, and a member of the Student Athletic Leadership Team. Katelyn currently attends Northern Kentucky University studying pre-veterinary medicine and a member of the Soccer Team. This past season, Katelyn was named to the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman Team.

Shelby Saunders, Dublin Coffman – Shelby is the daughter of Tim and Janie Saunders. Her father is a member of the OHSBCA Hall of Fame and the head coach at Dublin Coffman, a position he’s held for 27 years. During high school, Shelby was a 2-time captain for basketball, and played volleyball, softball and cross country. She lettered three years in basketball. Shelby was an honors student, an offi cer in National Honor Society and the recipient of the OHSAA Award of Excellence for Sportsmanship, Ethics & Integrity. Shelby is currently attending Indiana University majoring in Journalism.

Jacob Sheets, Carroll – Jake is the son of Mike and Vicki Sheets. Mike is the head coach at Carroll High School in Dayton. During high school, Jake played football two years and baseball four years. He earned varsity letters two years in both sports. Jake was awarded the Patriot Award while at Carroll, and was a member of the National Honor Society for three years. Jake is currently attending the University of Dayton, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Felicia Smith, Centerburg – Felicia is the daughter of Joe and Anna Smith. Her father is the head coach at Centerburg. During high school, Felicia was very active in a variety of student groups and organiza- tions. She served as an offi cer in FFA, FCCLA, National Honor Society, Student Council, and Tri-M Music Honor Society. She was also involved in Drama Club, Choir, SALT and T2M and competed in the Knox County Distinguished Young Ladies Scholarship Program. Felicia is currently attending The Ohio State University, double majoring in Agricultural Education and Communications.

19 20 ROB SMITH Head Coach, Ohio University Email: [email protected] Thursday 5:25-6:10 PM: “Winning by Minimizing Free Bases” (Regency Ballroom)

yp p 1. How do we define a free base c. Stolen Bases Allowed (3rd largest at 13%) a. Walk i. Involves Pitchers, Catchers and Infielders) b. Errors ii. Get pitchers comfortable with being quick to plate c. Stolen Bases Allowed 1. 1.3 is ideal d. Wild Pitches iii. Work on picks and changing pace to minimize attempts e. Hit by Pitches d. Hit By Pitch (4th largest at 12%) f. Passed Balls i. Eliminate wrong side or sloppy off speed HBP g. Balks ii. Practice throwing inside h. Trail Runner Advancing e. Wild Pitches (5th largest at 9%) 2. Free Bases and Winning i. Sloppy pitching causes wild pitches 3. National Breakdown ii. Eliminate the bounced fastball 4. Post Season iii. This is also a big Catchers stat 5. Breaking Down Free Bases f. Passed Balls (6th largest at 2.5%) a. Walks i. Don’t cross up signs i. The biggest of all free bases (45%) ii. Must spend a lot of time receiving ii. National Average = 3.74 1. 140 Pitch per game iii. Best in the Nation – 1.82 2. 20 balls in play for outs iv. Walk can be practiced and controlled 3. 15 foul balls 1. Re-think bullpen structure 4. 10 hits v. Emphasize First Pitch Strikes 5. 10 pitches blocked 1. 75%-80% of Walks come from 1-0 Count 6. 85 pitches received 2. Breakdown of FPS g. Balks (7th largest at 1.5%) a. 52% Take i. Must have poise and discipline b. 16% Foul 6. Top 50 Pitchers in 2012 NCAA c. 16% Out a. FB/9 in relation to ERA d. 9 % Swing and Miss 7. Pitchers with 4.00 ERA or higher e. 1 % Error a. FB/9 3. Only 6% chance to give up hit 8. 2009-2010 Bullpen Comparison nd b. Errors (2 largest at 17%) 9. MLB Free Base Numbers i. Encourage pitchers to work with pace 10. Establishing Culture of Minimizing Free Bases ii. Spend a lot of time on PFP iii. Make heavy emphasis on catching and throwing with your team. Put pressure on them in practice

21 STEVE FARLEY Head Coach, Butler University Email: [email protected] Thursday 6:20-7:05 PM “ Favorite Team Drills” (Regency Ballroom)

• The majority of these drills can be done inside a gym or fi eldhouse, as well as outside on the ball diamond.

• These drills will involve most or all of your players at the same ti me.

1. 26 Yard Dash - equipment needed: two portable bases, 4 cones, tape measure, 2 stopwatches, 2 clipboards with pencils

2. 3 Stati on Pick-Off Drill - equipment needed: 5 portable bases, 1 home plate, small bucket of baseballs

3. Pop-Fly Communicati on Drill - equipment needed: pitching machine (opti onal), 1 or two coaches with fungos, tennis racket and a couple of tennis balls, several baseballs

4. 4 Bucket Infi eld Drill - equipment needed: 2 buckets of baseballs, 2 empty buckets, 2 coaches, 2 fungos, 2 pitchers

5. 3 Stati on Rundown Drill - equipment needed: 3 bases, home plate, a couple of baseballs

6. 3 Stati on Baserunning Drill - equipment needed: 3 bases, home plate, 2 coaches, 1 manager

THANKS to my Butler Assistant Coaches Miles Miller, Pat Casey and Andy Judkins and to my 2013-2014 Bulldog players! Good luck to you and your team this spring! To purchase this drill video with clinic outline, go to Bulldogbaseballcamps.com

22 BOB MORGAN Former Indiana University Head Coach Email: [email protected] Thursday 7:10-7:55 PM “ Infi eld Play” (Regency Ballroom)

A. THROWING 2. Approach to Bag 1. Stress accuracy and velocity over a. Circle in and get there quickly. quickness. b. Shorten up and be under control. 2. Higher you can get the elbow the better c. Knees bent; hands up, yell 2, 2, 2. chance you have for a more accurate throw. d. Catch ball in middle of body. Cut off bottom of arm arc to save time. e. Anticipate a bad throw. “L” in arm and hand behind the ball. 3. Pivot a. Receive ball on throwing leg. 3. Be aggressive with your glove hand (pull to b. Let ball dictate what you do with arm pit) your feet. 4. Point knee, hip and shoulder in direction of c. Drive ball to first base with right throw. leg. d. Get spikes in the air. B. CATCHING e. Two pivots should be used, one with 1. Hands married and up (show picture ball thrown to your left and one with window) one to your right. 2. Catch ball in middle of body 4. Receiving ground ball (double play) 3. Take ball to shoulder before separating a. Get your job right. hands as it gets shoulder pointing in b. Throw the ball uphill. throwing direction. c. Pull glove back so teammate can see 4. Catch ball from heel to palm and not in the ball. webbing 5. Just change of direction, ball never stops. E. PLAYING IN 1. Perfect bunt can throw him out. C. FIELDING - DEVELOP AGGRESSIVENESS 1. Creep as pitch is delivered (walk into it). F. GUARDING LINE Body in motion stays in motion. Body at 1. Under no circumstances will ball get past rest stays at rest. my positioning to the foul line. 2. Move in under control (Float like a G. BALL HIT BACK TO PITCHER butterfly). 1. Shortstop always covers when fielded on 3. Toes out. the dirt. 4. Butt down. 2. When pitcher moves to his right and on the 5. Thumb out, elbow in (opens glove), 45º grass shortstop must hold his position and angle with glove. second baseman covers. 6. Field out in front (draw a line from chin to ground and this is where glove should be) H. CUTOFFS out to in, down to up. I. TAGS 7. Right hand on top of glove. Helps secure catch and protects face. Put lid on jar. J. DRILLS D. DOUBLE PLAY 1. Thoughts a. Key to a defense. b. Keep double play alive, best way to stop a big inning. 23 SCOTT STRICKLIN Head Coach, University of Georgia Email: [email protected] Thursday 8:00-8:45 PM “ Executing a Championship Batting Practice” (Regency Ballroom)

*STRUCTURE YOUR BATTING PRACTICE SO THAT EVERYONE IS INVOLVED AT ALL TIMES.

*LITTLE DETAILS MATTER.

*HAVE A PLAN AND STICK TO IT.

*PLAY YOUR POSITION!

*REACT LIVE AT ALL TIMES.

GROUP 1: HIT ON THE FIELD ROUND 1: SITUATIONS ROUND 2: MIDDLE/ OPPOSITE ROUND 3: 3-2 COUNT ROUND 4: FREE SWINGS

GROUP 2: HIT IN THE CAGES TUNNEL VISION HITTING APPROACH PREPARE FOR THE 2-0/ 3-1 PITCH TEE WORK BUNT OFF MACHINE

GROUP 3: DEFENSE (REACT LIVE!)

GROUP 4: DEFENSE (REACT LIVE!)

GROUP 5: BASERUNNING (GAME LIKE READS) 1ST BASE: HIT&RUN JUMPS/ SECONDARY LEADS 2 ND BASE: 0 OUTS/ 1 OUT/ 2 OUTS 3RD BASE: INFIELD BACK/ INFIELD IN

24 GREG BEALS Head Coach, The Ohio State University email: [email protected] Thursday 8:50-9:35 AM: “Catching Fundamentals” (Regency Ballroom)

Catching and Throwing Ð Taking Care of the Baseball

Stance: Primary vs. Secondary Balance – Vision – Hands – Shoulders over knees – Be a target

Receiving: Work under the ball Angles – Funnel – Beat the ball to the spot Thumb - Catch and present

Drills: Bare-hands Short – Angles - Rapid Frisbee

Throwing: Hands and Feet Under Control

Footwork: Linear Short rock-step – get foot underneath Slightly open Stay back

Transfer: Grip In front Ball in bare hand ASAP Always working both hands (limit reach) Glove to target

Arm Action: No arm swing Power 90’s Glove from target to heart Spin the ball

Drills: Throwing progression Transfer Drills Line drills

25 JUSTIN DEHMER Head Coach, St. Mary’s HS, Iowa Email: [email protected] Thursday 9:40-10:55 PM “ 1 Pitch Warrior Program” (Regency Ballroom)

Offensive Systems of Success - Quality At-Bats/BASE2/TPI Measure the Process

1) Batti ng Average vs. Quality At-Bats a) QAB (1) Hard hit ball (2) Walk (3) HBP (4) Move a runner from 1st with no outs (5) Score a runner from 3rd with less than 2 outs (6) Base hit (7) 6 pitch AB not ending in a strikeout (8) 9 pitch AB even ending in a strikeout (9) Catcher’s interference b) B.A.S.E.2. (1) Big Inning (2) Answer Back (3) Score 1st (4) Extend the Lead (5) Score with 2 outs c) TPI – TEAM PROCESS INDEX (1) 10 key indicators of effi cient play (a) Error, Walk/HBP, Strikeout, Stolen Base Diff erenti al (b) BASE2 (c) QAB (d) Put an actual value on how you played (e) How to score your performance?

26 27 28 JERRY SNODGRASS Assistant Commissioner, OHSAA Email: [email protected] Friday 8:00-8:45 AM: “OHSAA Baseball Rules Meeting” (Regency Ballroom)

Jerry Snodgrass has been an Assistant Commissioner with the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 6 years. One of his many duties is to oversee the sports of Baseball, Basketball and Soccer. Prior to his position with the OHSAA, Jerry was an assistant football, basketball and baseball coach at Defi ance High School from 1977-1980. He then moved on to coach football and become the Head Basketball Coach at Ridgedale High School for 2 seasons. After serving as the Assistant Athletic Director at Bryan High School for a year he moved to Findlay to become an assistant basketball coach until 1990 when he took over as the Head Basketball Coach for 9 years. During that time he served as the Athletic Director through 2008 when he was employed by the OHSAA. Jerry was selected to the OIAAA Hall of Fame for Athletic Directors in 2009 and was the Naismith Award Winner in 2011. PLEASE SUPPORT

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1. Hitting d. No outs go into next base standing up. a. Your job is to get on base Be conservative. b. Pitch to you hit ball hard e. Take early in the game c. Best cut f. Hit ball where pitched d. Short, compact swing g. 3-0 automatic take e. Yes, yes, yes to no h. First pitch of inning hit for an out, next hitter automatic take f. Only one decision to make at the plate and that’s not to swing i. 2 strikes fastball adjust g. Handle failure j. Outs and score dictate when you take chances h. Performance vs. results i. Quality at bats 4. Points of Offensive Strategy j. Hitting counts a. Take early in the game k. Read, recognize, react b. Hit ball where pitched l. Hit and run c. 3-0 automatic take m. Run and hit d. First pitch of inning hit for an out, next hitter automatic take 2. Bunting e. 2 strikes fastball adjust a. Top half of ball with bottom half of bat f. Outs and score dictate when you take b. Fake bunt and steal chances c. Bunt and run d. Squeeze 5. Offensive Routine e. Safety squeeze f. Drag bunt 6. At the Plate g. Push bunt

3. Base running: Be Aggressive a. Sets tempo of game b. Never make fi rst or third out at 3B c. Never make second out at home

31 REX STUMP FCA [email protected] Friday 10:00-10:30 AM “ Motivating the 21st Century Athlete” (Hayes)

Description: We say that our sport is 90% mental, and yet we spend 95% of our practices preparing physically. So how is that working for us? In this session we will defi ne the 21st century athlete, discover the stress points in coaching, and discover an EPIC way to coach this new generation of athletes. Rex Stump, FCA Director, will share how he uses these principals with high school and college teams (including Defi ance High School’s State Championship baseball team).

1. Defi ning the 21st Century Athlete

2. The Challenges of Coaching

3. The Value of your players and coaching staff

4. EPIC Coaching

5. Finishing Strong

32 KEITH VORHOFF Asst. Coach University of Kentucky Email: [email protected] Friday 10:00-10:30 AM “ Catching” (Taft A-B)

CATCHING FOUNDATION: BLOCKING CATCHING FOUNDATION: RECEIVING - Expectati ons, Techniques, Skills, & Drills – - Expectati ons, Techniques, Skills, & Drills –

I. FOUNDATION / STANCES I. FOUNDATION / STANCES Culture to create the Catchers You Want Culture to create the Catchers You Want Acti ve Stance Signal Stance Must be able to accomplish the following: Receive, Block, Throw, & Transiti oning from Signal Stance Catch Big Misses Quiet Stance Drills for Stance Low, Balanced, Maintain Freedom Hops Med-Ball Receive /Freedom in Stance Acti ve Stance Quiet / Acti ve Stance Receiving Transiti on from Signal Stance to Must be able to accomplish the following: Receive, Block, Throw, & Catch Big Misses II. BLOCKING Drills for Stance Goals / Expectati ons Hops Med-Ball Receive /Freedom in Stance Techniques & Foundati onal Concepts Quiet / Acti ve Stance Receiving Transiti on from Signal Stance to

. Flexibility II. RECEIVING . Begins in the Stance (Acti ve Stance) Goals / Expectati ons . Glove Initi ates the Movement . Gaining Ground Towards the Hop Ankle Sway / Importance of Freedom in stance to glove movements . Lateral Blocks – Leading with the Opposite Knee . Recover Without Using Your Hands Pitches on the Edge Drills for Blocking STRA-BALL Blocking Ladder Half Blocks Block & Recover Understanding of the Umpire’s Perspecti ve Med Ball Blocks Assisted Blocks Block, Recover, Footwork to Lead Target & Pre-Pitch Glove Rhythm Runner/Trail 2 Styles / Approaches

Read & React Glove Rapid Fire Blocks Live Arm Blocks – receive or Target -> Neutral Positi on -> Receive (aka – quarter turn) Block Target = Neutral Positi on (thumb at 2 o’clock) -> Receive

III. BULLPENS Drills for Receiving Goals / Expectati ons Tennis Ball Receive (holding ball in palm) Angled Receiving – Gloveside & Backhand Side Develop the skill of Concentrati on Short Hop Receiving Walk-up Receiving Charti ng Bullpens. Catcher Bullpen Results & Rankings Game Savers: Forehand & Backhand Goofy Ball Balance Beam & Balance Pads – Magnifi es unnecessary movements Ankle Sway, Gloveside, Backhand

III. BULLPENS Goals / Expectati ons Develop the skill of Concentrati on Charti ng Bullpens. Catcher Bullpen Results & Rankings 33 BRAD WARNIMONT Head Coach University of Rio Grande Email: [email protected] Friday 10:00-10:30 AM “ Effort and Attendance Charts” (Harrison)

“Effort and Attendance Chart ÐMotivating Todays Athletes”

I Introduction

II Daily Effort and Attendance A. (+) B. (-) C. ( ) D. (*)

III Reward System A. Red Shirt B. Game Changer C. Facial Hair

IV Conclusion

34 BRIAN HARRISON Head Coach Baldwin Wallace College Email: [email protected] Friday 10:00-10:30 AM “ Body Timing: Creating an Effi cient Hack” (Taft C-D)

Body Timing: Creati ng an effi cient hack

Great hitt ers rely on the ti ming of their body to get their hits; poor hitt ers rely on the ti ming of the pitch to get their hits (glorifi ed 5 year olds)

Swing effi ciency • the number of clicks from toe touch to swing launch

Body ti ming • The body’s ability to be in sync with itself • The ti ming of the hands back simultaneous with toe touch • Locking and unlocking body parts in sequence

Creati ng an effi cient swing

Back knee pushes stride foot forward • Creati ng a load with positi ve energy • Initi ati ng the back side before toe touch • Controlling the tempo of the load

Posture • How to achieve dynamic balance in the swing

Separati on • It is physically impossible to swing without core stretch • Creati ng a 45 degree angle to launch from • Hands behind rear elbow and inside front elbow

Bat Path • Predetermined by posture and separati on angle

35 BRIAN McGEE Head Coach Lake Erie College Email: [email protected] Friday 10:00-10:30 AM “ 1st & 3rd Situational Defense” (Grant/Harding)

“A DEFENSE FOR EVERY OFFENSE” FIRST AND THIRD SITUATIONAL DEFENSE Defending against a team with runners on fi rst base and third base is one of the most challenging situations in all of base- ball to be in. The offensive team has several options at this point in the inning which could create a great deal of pressure and confusion for an unprepared defensive team. In many cases, the offense wins these battles because teams just aren’t prepared or planned out defensively. A coach must have his team primed and alert for what could happen next, you must have “a defense for every offense”. Remember, many times the offense will want to accomplish one of two things: (1) steal a run with the runner from third base, or (2) stay out of the double play by advancing the runner at fi rst base up to second base. Step 1: Evaluate the game situation • First questi on: who is the important out; the “2 Run Rule” • Speed of runners on base, who is the fastest? • Type of hitt er at plate • Score and inning of game • Number of outs and the diff erence between 2 outs and less than two outs • Ability and arm strength of the defensive players Step 2: Determine your defensive strategy • Coach gives player defensive sign, player relays the play to team • 2 out scenario • PLAY 1: THROW THROUGH TO SECOND BASE • PLAY 2: THROW TO SECOND BASE WITH OPTION TO CUT • PLAY 3: THROW TO THIRD BASE or FAKE TO SECOND THROW TO THIRD • PLAY 4: THROW STRAIGHT TO SHORT STOP • PLAY 5: THROW TO PITCHER • PLAY 6: EARLY BREAK DEFENSE • PLAY 7: THIRD TO FIRST MOVE • PLAY 8: PITCH OUT Step 3: Execute the defensive play • Each positi on has a responsibility - eyes up and alert, know where to be/what to do • Catching and Throwing - handle the baseball, errorless • Communicate - runner breaks, being another’s eyes, etc. • Holding runners - pitchers ti me to plate, step off , throw over, verbal alerts, etc. • Control the rundown - one throw, no more than two • Don’t hold the ball - that isn’t a play, don’t show them your weakness KEYS TO REMEMBER: • THINK AHEAD • Get base runner moving at full speed • Keep the base runner moving back in the directi on or the base he came from • No close plays at the base ahead • Be aware of the runners distance off third, and listening for your third baseman’s alert • Don’t force off balanced throws • Never throw through with tying and/or winning run on third base • A great deal of responsibility falls on the “battery” between your pitcher and catcher • Recommended times to run 1st/3rd offense: 2 outs best time, 1 out is okay, 0 out never POSSIBLE OFFENSIVE STRATEGIES FOR FIRST AND THIRD SITUATIONS YOU MAY HAVE TO DEFEND: • (1) DOUBLE STEAL, (2) BIG LEAD, (3) EARLY BREAK, (4) FIRST MOVE ON LEFTY, (5) DELAY STEAL

36 JUSTIN DEHMER Head Coach, St. Mary’s HS, Iowa Email: [email protected] Friday 10:00-10:30 PM “ 1 Pitch Warrior Program” (McKinley)

1-Pitch Warrior: Pitching Systems of Success Measure the Process

1) Pitching Stati sti cs That Matt er a) Quality Innings b) Strike % c) 1st Pitch Strike % d) A3P 2) Charti ng Pitches a) Bullpens b) Games 3) Mechanics vs. Competi ng a) Practi ce Routi nes b) Make it Tough 4) Pre-Pitch Routi nes 5) Bullpens a) 5/5/5 b) BlueDevils 10 c) Hit the Spot d) Below the String 6) Game Day a) Comfort b) Not Robots 7) Post Game a) Debrief b) How to Move Forward

37 OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION 2013 ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDS

CENTRAL-Mike Saalfi eld (Heath) Mike has been an assistant coach with division II Heath for the past 12 years. Having the responsibility as the pitching coach for the Bulldogs, he handles the pitching techniques and strategies of calling pitches during games. Hall of Fame head coach Dave Klontz comments toward coach Saalfi eld include; “as a classroom teacher, he passes on principles that ensures successes for our student-athletes in life, as well as in baseball competition. Mike devotes countless hours of unpaid personal time to work with pitchers and players from any school or team in our area who are intent on improving their pitching skills, or simply understanding the game better.” Mike has been a member of the OHSBCA for the past 12 years. EAST-Jamie Burcher (Indian Valley) Jamie has been an assistant coach with division II Indian Valley for the past 14 years. For the past 7 years he has served in the capacity as a varsity assistant. He is involved with all aspects of the baseball program but specifi cally is in charge of calling the pitches during game situations. He has also become a certifi ed Epstein Hitting Instructor. A quote from Indian Valley head coach Shannon McComb: “Coach Burcher relates well with the players and is a great person on and off the fi eld.” Jamie has been a member of the OHSBCA for the past 8 years. NORTHEAST-Darren “D.J.” Rapposelli (Mayfi eld) D.J. has been an assistant coach with the division I Mayfi eld program for the past 7 years. He is also a Mayfi eld alumnus and currently teaches science at the middle school. He is involved with all aspects of the Wildcat program calling pitches during games along with serving as the 3rd base coach. D.J. has been very instrumental with the upkeep of the baseball fi eld and instills this work ethic with their players. Head coach Don Ramer states: “Coach Rapposelli is very well liked in the coaching community by his peers and is truly loved by the players and parents for his honest and caring style.” He continues to help coordinate and coach the Mayfi eld Heights youth baseball league. NORTHWEST-Rick Weaver (Defi ance) Rick joined Hall of Fame coach Tom Held at division II Defi ance in 2000 after having played for Tom at Bryan HS graduating in 1993. As the Associate head coach he is involved in many aspects of the Bulldog program serving as hitting instructor, base running coach and in charge of outfi elders. Coach Held states that “what really makes Rick special to the program is his loyalty and enthusiasm for Defi ance baseball.” He has had the opportunities to move onto other schools as a head coach and has opted to stay. He is the summer camp coordinator and spends countless hours with the youth program in Defi ance. Rick teaches math and has been a member of the OHSBCA for the past 14 years. SOUTHEAST-Matt Conn (Wheelersburg) Matt has been an assistant coach with division III Wheelersburg for the past 13 years. His responsibilities include working with the catchers and hitters. Matt is credited as to why the majority of teams have not been able to steal bases due to the work he puts in with the catchers. Head coach Mike Estep is quoted as saying “Matt teaches a tough, old school approach to the catching position and brings a passion every day to teaching the fundamentals of the game to our players. Most of all, the rapport and the relationships he has established with past and present players has been a big reason as to why we have had success over the past 13 years.” Matt has been a member of the OHSBCA for the past 13 years. SOUTHWEST-Greg Leurck (Oak Hills) Greg joined the baseball staff at division I Oak Hills in Cincinnati while a student teacher in 1999 as the head junior varsity coach. In 2002 he became a varsity assistant working with infi elders and his duties now include catching, team defense and coaching 3rd base during games. Head coach Chuck Laumann states “Greg’s knowledge of infi eld play and willingness to learn other aspects have made him a complete coach. His insight on personnel and strategy has given a different perspective to our program. He is a quality individual and outstanding coach, an excellent teacher on the fi eld and in the classroom, and most importantly a great father and husband.” Greg also serves as the president of the Southwest Ohio Baseball Coaches Association for the Cincinnati area.

38 OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION ★ ★ ★ SALUTES ★ ★ ★ 2013 State Tournament Champion Coaches

Division I: Head Coach Ð Tim Held, Moeller High School Career Coaching Experience: 6 yrs. Number of years at Moeller: 6 yrs. 2012 Record: 32-2 Moeller Career Record: 159-26 Overall Coaching Record: 159-26

Program Accomplishments 6 Greater Catholic League Championship Titles – ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12, ‘13 3 City Championship Titles – ’10, ’11, ‘12 6 District Championship Titles – ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12, ‘13 5 Regional Championship Titles – ’08, ’09, ’10, ’12, 13 2 State Poll Championship Titles – ’10, ‘11 3 Division I State Championships – ’09, ’12, ‘13

2013 Season Highlights Winning the 2013 state championship was an incredible journey!! We began the season as the defending state champions and knew we would get everyone’s best shot during the season and the tournament. We returned just three starting position players and only ten innings pitched from our 2012 state championship team, so this team had to quickly create its own identity. The 23 players battled every day in conditioning, practice and games to get better and to make the Moeller community proud. After starting off the season 11-0, we lost two out of three games. It was a tough pill to swallow, but it helped the team to regain its focus and we went on to win our fi nal 20 games and capture Moeller’s seventh state baseball title in 50 years of varsity baseball. A big thank you goes out to my coaching staff and their commitment to the Moeller baseball program—Andy Nagel, Tony Maccani, Jason Cisper, Marc Marini, Mike Cameron, Mike Hayes, Pat McLaughlin, Ron Roth and Ken Robinson. A bigger thank you goes to my wife, Leslie, and two boys, Drew (9) and Alex (6) for the sacrifi ces they make to allow me to coach every spring.

Division II: Head Coach Ð Tom Held, Defi ance High School Career Coaching Experience: 26 yrs. Number of Years at Defi ance - 15 2013 Record – 31-1 Defi ance Career Record – 386-59 Overall Coaching Record – 589-132

Program Accomplishments 33 Straight Winning Seasons 3 –30 win seasons (05’, 12’, 13) 20– 20 win seasons (15 straight 1999-2013) 2 State Championships (1992, 2013) 4 Regional Championships (1992, 2002, 2010, 2013) 16 District Championships 26 Sectional Championships 23 Western Buckeye League Championships 4 National Rankings (1992, 1999, 2012, 2013) 5 All Americans 5 State Player of the Year (Chad Billingsley-2003, Jon Niese-2005, Tyler Burgoon-2007, Anthony Kidston-2012, Roberty Zeigler-2013 3 Pro-Line Player of the Year (Billingsley, Niese, Burgoon) 9 Players drafted 5 Players Presently Playing (Chad Billingsley-Dodgers, Jon Niese –Mets, Tyler Burgoon-Mariners, Justin Hancock-Padres, Dace Kime-Indians) 3 MLB Players – Scott Taylor, Chad Billingsley, Jon Niese

2013 Highlights Winning the State title was very rewarding for the Defi ance baseball program as this is only the second time in history (1992). This team was picked second in our league to Wapakoneta (2012 State Runners-up) and was able to win the league as well as win the State Title with a school record 31 wins. We had 10 seniors on the team and only four of them were full-time players. Each and everyone of those seniors new their role and were major contributors throughout the season. The players were the main reason this team was able to accomplish what they did, but if it wasn’t for our coaching staff this could not have happened. I would like to thank our assistant coaches, Rick Weaver, Braondon Fisher, Collin Trudel, Shane Coleman, Mark Vittorio, Justin Sonnenberg, Eric Fishpaw, and Bryan Flory. I would also like to thank my wife Deanne and 3 kids, Chayse, Cassidy, and Calvin for allowing me to spend so much time with our great game of baseball. 39 MOELLER - DIVISION I CHAMPIONS

CONGRATULATIONS

DEFIANCE - DIVISION II CHAMPIONS

40 WHEELERSBURG - DIVISION III CHAMPIONS

2012 PIC...NEED NEW ONE FOR 2013 CONGRATULATIONS

NEWARK CATHOLIC - DIVISION IV CHAMPIONS

41 OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION ★ ★ ★ SALUTES ★ ★ ★ 2013 State Tournament Champion Coaches

Division III: Head Coach Ð Michael Estep, Wheelersburg High School Career Coaching Experience: 15 yrs. Number of years at Wheelersburg: 12 yrs. 2013 Record: 29-4 Wheelersburg Career Record: 285-59 Overall Coaching Record: 328-99

Program Accomplishments: 9 Southern Ohio Conference Titles- ’05, ’06, ’07, ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12, ‘13 7 District Championships- ’06, ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12, ‘13 2 Regional Runner-ups- “06, “09 5 Regional Championship Titles- ’08, ’10, ’11, ’12, ‘13 1 State Runner-Up- ‘10 2 State Championship- ’12, ‘13

2013 Season Highlights The 2013 baseball season was truly a blessing for our baseball program and community. After winning our school’s second state championship in baseball in 2012, our team demonstrated that they had the mental toughness it would take to travel the road to another championship. From day one, this team decided to accept the challenge and embrace the ingredients that have become characteristic with our program: the selfl ess attitude that our team carries itself with to foster a sense of brotherhood, the integrity to be good citizens both on and off the fi eld, and a ferocious passion to play the game with intensity and discipline on a consistent basis. It was truly a pleasure to watch these young men compete and incorporate these values into every aspect of their lives. We were led by six seniors who decided that past accomplishments would not defi ne their fi nal season wearing the orange and black, and with their commitment level, the other players followed suit and we traveled the path toward achieving our goals. The season culminated with our school’s 3rd State Championship in baseball and lifetime of memories for our players and community that will never be forgotten. I would like to thank my Lord for blessing our program and providing the opportunity for our team to be successful. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to our players for their commitment to excellence, and most of all for their friendship which will remain in the hearts of our coaching staff for eternity. And speaking of my co- head coaches, your effort and dedication to serving our young men is the reason why our program is where it is today. Thank you and your families for the sacrifi ces you make to help develop the young people in our community. Finally, I would like to thank our administration and community for their continued support, and most of all, my wife Jennifer and daughters Bailee, Rilee, and Ava, for their patience and love during the year to help make this a family affair.

Division IV: Head Coach - John Cannizzaro, Newark Catholic High School (25-10) Coaching Experience: Head Coach at Newark Catholic HS: 18 years (1985-92; 2004-Present) Varsity Assistant at Pickerington HS: 5 years (1993-97) Varsity Assistant at Hebron Lakewood HS: 4 years (2000-2003) Record at Newark Catholic: 402-158 Program Accomplishments at Newark Catholic: 7 League Championships (1985, 90, 2004, 05, 06, 09, 11) 1 OHSBCA Class A State Poll Title (1986) 18 Sectional Championships (1985-92; 2004-2013) 13 Central District Championships (1987, 88, 89, 90, 2004, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13) 10 Regional Championships (1987, 88, 89, 2004, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11, 13) 3 Regional Runnerup Teams (1990, 2008, 12) 2 State Tourney Semifi nalists (2009, 11) 3 State Tourney Runnerup (1987, 2007, 10) 5 OHSAA State Championships (1988, 89, 2004, 06, 13) I must congratulate New Middletown Springfi eld for playing a classic championship game. It was a well played contest that we were fortunate to edge past the Tigers 2-1. Our team was hungry to win our school’s seventh state baseball title. Several players in our dugout had experienced not only losing in the state baseball tourney a couple times in the past, but also a Final Four in basketball, and the 2012 Div VI title game in football. I also believe the strength of our regular season schedule helped inject the maturity of our players to a very high level. A special thanks to our players, coaches, administrators and parents for a job well done. Our title game crowd, estimated at 4,000 fans, was fantastic. As a team in our eight post-season games, we had a team batting average of .463, outscoring our opposition 110-8. We had 21 strikeouts offensively. Defensively, four runs were unearned. We committed just four errors, three of those in one game, and has one passed ball. This was a fun bunch to coach. Humm Baby!

42 43 TY NEAL Head Coach University of Cincinnati Email: [email protected] Friday 3:00-3:45 PM “ Recruiting High School Players” (Regency)

Recruiting - Everyone has a Role

• Finding the Right School

• How the Scholarship money is disbursed

• High School and Summer Coach Role

• Prospective Student-Athlete Role

• College Coach Role

• What Coaches look for

• What does a “Commitment” mean for you and the Institution

• Parent’s Role

• Does your Area Code or Geographic Location mean anything?

44 JOE MEGLIO Meglio Fitness Email: megliofi [email protected] Friday 3:50-4:35 PM “ Body Weight Workouts for Baseball” (Regency)

NOTES: ______

45 STEVE TRIMPER Head Coach University of Maine Email: [email protected] Friday 4:40-5:25 PM “ Drills and Skills for Infi elders” (Regency) SKILLS AND DRILLS TO HELP DEVELOP YOUR INFIELDERS

• Great practi ces revolve around Energy, PITCHERS DRILLS: MAKE IT GAME SPEED Organizati on, and a Vision • Pitchers PFP 3 prong drill • Be a leader, fi nd a leader • Pitchers Diamond Defense drill • Practi ce like you want the team to play- What is your coaching vision? TEAM DRILLS • • Deal with Adversity…good teams “peak” “LIVE LOOK STEALING DRILL” because they learn, adapt and grow o Incorporates infi elders, pitchers, and catchers UTILIZE YOUR ASSETS: Work on the goal ti me of 3.3 • Facilities: Be creative…Your players will seconds combined appreciate your eff ort and energy o Allows base runners to work on SB’s • Assistant coaches: develop them • OUT OF THE BOX PRESSURE DRILL • Video/visual learning o Gives game speed looks TWO TYPES OF PRACTICES: o Works off ensive players base running • Skills and drills- transiti on from drill to drill at • SEQUENCES right ti me and avoid the boredom factor • Game speed and simulati on o Involves enti re team o Involves many aspects of the live game: INFIELD: USE THEIR ATHLETIC ABILITY tags, relays, cuts, DP’s, GB’s, throws, • Look to improve 3 skills: FEET, HANDS, ARM Communicati on, etc. • Good footwork improves hands o Game speed….players need to • Work on hand/eye coordinati on concentrate • Throwing: the easiest part of the game to teach DOUBLE PLAY SEQUENCE 1. 5-4-3 DP 4. 3-6-1 DP DRILLS: (PITCHER #2) - Throwing progression 2. 1-6-3 DP (PITCHER #1) 5. 4-6-3 DP - Ladder Drills- for middle infi elders for DP’s 3. 6-4-3 DP 6. 1-2-3 DP and Tag plays (PITCHER #3) st - Ladder Drills- for 1 basemen tag plays and Finish with RF throw to 3b/plate picks - 4 corner box drill: four diff erent ways to BUNT SEQUENCE practi ce throwing 1. Bunt to 3B side with runners on 1st - Square Drills for infi elders and outf ielders and 2nd, double down LF line - 1st basemen throws for left y fi rst moves 2. Bunt to 1B side with runner on 1st, - Fungo picks at 1B double down RF line - Mini DP’s: GET THE FIRST OUT! 3. Bunt in front of plate for catcher, - Plays at the plate throw to plate from CF 4. Squeeze to plate and tag plays USES OF THE “PITCHING MACHINE” around the horn Saves time with team drills • RUNDOWNS • Fly ball priority o No fakes • Relays and cutoff s o Establish a lane • OF communicati on/gap drill o Speed pressure • Blind drill o Receiver runs the play…”BALL” call Rundown drill from 1B to 2B, and missed squeeze play 46 JOSH NEWMAN Asst. Coach Marshall University Email: [email protected] Friday 5:30-6:30 PM “ Formula for Success: Daily Pitching Routine” (Regency)

Pitching – Formula for Sustained Success Josh Newman, Assistant Coach – Pitching Coach, Marshall University

I. Introducti on and Thank You II. Coaching the Preparati on – Process Driven… Not Result Oriented III. Establish Key Components to Process a. Emphasize Strike 1 b. FB Command c. Execute Secondary Pitches d. 3 Pitches or Less per AB e. Lead-Off Hitt er Outs f. Eliminate “Free Pass” g. Control the Running Game h. “Shut-Down” Inning IV. Quality Preparati on in Daily Throwing Program a. Championship Eff ort – Be a Good Teammate b. Att enti on to Detail c. Glove-Side Command with FB d. Finish with Flat-Ground Work i. Wind-Up x 10 ii. Stretch x 10 V. Pitching Coach – Positi ve Reinforcement a. Reiterate Process Driven VI. Summary and Questi ons

47 KRIS KNAPP, M.Ed., L.A.T. Athletic Trainer, Ontario High School Email: [email protected] Saturday 8:30-10:30 AM: “Sports Medicine Certifi cation” (Union D/E) Saturday 10:30-12:30 PM: “CPR Certifi cation” (Union D/E)

Kris Knapp will be directing the Pupil Activity First Aid Supervisor Permit for the OHSBCA again this year. Kris will also be providing CPR certifi cation under the American Heart Association. Kris has been working as a Health and Physical Education teacher at Ontario Local Schools for 25 years. He also serves as the Faculty Manager and Athletic Trainer for Ontario during this time. He currently serves on the Pioneer Exercise Science Board and Schutt National Football Helmet Advisory Board. In addition Kris is an OHSAA Wrestling Master Weight Assessor, CPR instructor for the American Heart Association, and has been a part of Coaches Pupil Activity for over 25 years.

Working with Kris at this year’s clinic will be Brian Siddall and Dr. Aaron Brumit. Brian Siddall, M.A., ATC/L is the Supervisor of Athletic Training Services at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio. Brian is also a Master Assessor for the OHSAA. Dr. Aaron Brumit, P.T., D.P.T, A.T.C. has a strong background in sports medicine, orthopedics, and sports rehabilitation. He has over 15 years of experience as a physical therapist and as an athletic trainer. He is currently part owner of Summit Therapy and Performance Center in Ontario, Ohio. Aaron tries to live a lifestyle promoting fi tness and this past fall recently completed an Ironman event in Wisconsin.

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49 MIKE McGUIRE Head Coach Moorehead State University Email: [email protected] Saturday 8:30-9:15 AM “ Base Running” (Union A-B) Topics to Cover • Teaching Team Base running- Att enti on to Detail • Practi ce Implementati on

1. Home Plate- Doubles and triples are made- 1st 3 steps out C. Secondary Lead- windup or stretch of the box a. Flight of Ball A. Wide early on a base hit- don’t get wide unti l we know b. Center of gravity- No outs, 1 out vs. 2 outs it’s thru D. Balls in air- always start back- tagging up a. Hard turn- Think 2 on your turn- Def stops you b. Straight thru- touch front of bag and break down- E. Read vs Down angle look for overthrow / Don’t break stride F. Squeeze c. 1st base coach role 2. Running from 1st Base- Implementi ng Baserunning – Into Practi ce A. Primary Lead at 1st Base Everything is game speed- we react to every ball a. Reminders: Check OF’s- get sign- reminder- just like we would in a game dirtball reads, freeze on line drive b. Leads - Factors- Ability, Outs, Situati on A. Off ensive BP - BP pitcher- must wait on Base runner- c. Depth no injury d. Crossover Dive vs. Standing Up 1st Base - Line of Base runners- 1st Bunt, 2nd Hit & Run B. Secondary Lead at 1st Base Regular Reacts, straight steal, delays a. Factors- Ability, Conditi ons, Catcher, RHH vs. LHH, 2nd Base- No out Tag, 1 Out tag, 2 out- 2 strikes Situati on React - groundballs b. Shuffl e steps- Flight of Ball- Dirt Ball reads 3rd Base- Reads, Down Angle, Squeeze, Safety Squeeze C. Stealing- Reads- RHP vs. LHP a. First Steps- look in B. Defensive BP You create b. Delay Base running is under taught and overlooked. c. Head high line drives Good Base running will help you score extra runs. D. Using 3B Coach a. When Take care of the litt le things. Big things take care of b. Signals themselves. 3. Running from 2nd Base- Most of our conditi oning in practi ce is on the bases. A. Check OF’s & Middle Inf’s, Get sign I take pride in being a good base running team- not the B. Primary Lead- Depth / 2 outs fastest, but run bases well. C. Tag Rules- never tag on a ball we cannot advance on “If it’s important to you and you emphasize it, it will a. No Out Tag- become important to your players.” b. 1 Out Tag- D. Unless forced- make sure Groundball is at you or behind you E. Secondary Lead- shuffl e steps – inside move, fl ight of ball F. Straight Steal vs. Vault Steal G. 2 out 2 strikes- Read swing- gone 4. Running from 3rd Base A. Check OF’s and Inf’s B. Primary Lead- wind up vs. stretch 50 STEVE TRIMPER Head Coach University of Maine Email: [email protected] Saturday 9:20-10:05 AM “ Using the Short Game” (Union A-B) MAJOR PHILOSPHY: Put pressure on defense: Don’t be afraid to fail

BASE RUNNING: SLIDING: • One of the most under taught aspects of the game Why we slide • Practice during batting practice for live looks - avoid tag • Utilize BP screens - slow down - avoid injury Out of the Box Rule Bent leg slide………..”Figure 4” - Fly balls get to 2nd base - Ground balls get to OF grass Pop-up slide….great vision and fastest to move on On deck hitters help at home plate 1. First Base: Back door slides Primary leads: 3 ½ steps……off set feet like a “sprinter” BUNTING: Secondary leads: 2 shuffl es before action Three Reasons why you would bunt: 1. To move a runner into scoring position. (Sacrifi ce) 2. Stealing second base: “7.2 runners can steal 20 2. To get on base. (Drag, Push) bases” 3. To score a run. (Squeeze) Clear hips with elbow, stay low like an airplane Grip…..bottom hand middle of tape, top hand at label taking off Don’t drop the barrel…use knees to get low pitch Look for tendencies in pitcher Timing is only thing different for sac, base hit or squeeze Draw out good moves…One way leads Sac: pitcher movement Run on off speed counts Base hit: separation of hands Look for lazy catcher with signs Squeeze: point of no return First move on LHP and RH right handed fi rst Keep ball away from pitcher basemen (watch for fl ip Left handed batter- left foot on ground stepping at move) pitcher on contact 3. Stealing third base: SLASH: Walking leads Automatic on crash defenses rd Utilize 3 base coach- Verbal cues Early Square around See grip of pitcher for running pitch Pitcher point of no return to load 4. Hit and Run: An aggressive sacrifi ce (PLAYING Weight on front foot FOR A BIG INNING) Grip to middle of the tape Coaches…..hitter’s counts…need a strike….NOT COACHING THE BASES: WITH 2 OUTS!!!! 1st base coach helps on pick offs One way lead….do not get picked off - When trying to see a “LAZY CATCHER” In, out, over - Back door picks from 1st baseman Do not get fooled on INF deek play Pop-up slide 3rd base coach: Simple, but hidden signs Other base running points: Give signs with runners on the bag Delay steal- extra shuffl e step in secondary lead Have runner show number of outs Run and Hit- 3-1 and 3-2 counts… steal the base Help runners steal 3rd base Fake bunt and Run(Squeeze situation) Only help runners with 1st to 3rd and ball to RF 2-2-2 running count Scoring with ball in OF

51 DEAN SCHULER Head Coach Lucasville Valley HS Email: [email protected] Saturday 10:10-10:55 AM “ Multi Tee and Soft Toss Drills” (Union A-B)

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52 WES GANOBCIK Head Grounds Keeper Columbus Clippers Email: [email protected] Saturday 11:00-11:45 AM “ Field Maintenance” (Union A-B)

Discipline & Respect How players should treat others Train players on how to respect the fi eld Train players to be in control of their bodies Tennis shoes vs. cleats

Team post game/practice maintenance Leaf rakes Metal rakes Dragging Tamping Moisture management

Offseason projects & materials Proper infi eld material Laser grading Building a mound / plate Edges / Lip removal Conditioners

Additional items than can help BP mats Fungo mats

Turf Fertilization Aerifi cation Mowing frequency & height

53 OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION ★ ★ ★ SALUTES ★ ★ ★ 2013 State Poll Champion Coaches

Division I: Head Coach: Ken Gray - Mason High School 2013 Record (26 - 1) Years Head Coach at HS: 39 Career Record at HS (768 - 292) Total Years Coaching: 41 Total Years Head Coach: 39 Career Head Coach Record (768 - 292)

2013 Season Highlights Team won back to back GMC Championships. Team fi rst in school history to go undefeated in regular season. Team ranked number 1 in City of Cincinnati. Team ranked as high as 12th nation wide throughout 2013 season. Team ranked number 1 in OHSBCA poll. Ten players named to all conference team 2013. Player of the year in Conference RJ Thompson. Four players named to all Ohio Team Andrew McDonald, RJ Thompson, TJ Zeuch, Connor McVey. Andrew McDonald was named Player of Year in Ohio

Program Accomplishments Sixteen Conference Championships, Eighteen Sectional Championships, Eight District Championships, Four Regional Runner-up, One Regional Championship, One State Runner-up. Overall Record 768-292.

Coaching Accomplishments/Awards 16 Conference Coach of Year Awards, 1987 Division II Coach of Year Cincinnati Post, 2011 OHSBCA Hall of Fame

Division II: Head Coach: Tom Held - Defi ance High School 2013 Record (31 - 1) Years Head Coach at HS: 15 Career Record at HS (386 - 132) Total Years Coaching: 26 Total Years Head Coach: 26 Career Head Coach Record (589 - 132)

2013 Season Highlights Winning the State title was very rewarding for the Defi ance baseball program as this is only the second time in history (1992). This team was picked second in our league to Wapakoneta (2012 State Runners-up) and was able to win the league as well as win the State Title with a school record 31 wins. We had 10 seniors on the team and only four of them were full-time players. Each and everyone of those seniors new their role and were major contributors throughout the season. The players were the main reason this team was able to accomplish what they did, but if it wasn’t for our coaching staff this could not have happened. I would like to thank our assistant coaches, Rick Weaver, Brandon Fisher, Collin Trudel, Shane Coleman, Mark Vittorio, Justin Sonnenberg, EricFishpaw, and Bryan Flory. I would also like to thank my wife Deanne and 3 kids, Chayse, Cassidy, and Calvin for allowing me to spend so much time with our great game of baseball. Coaching Accomplishments/Awards 33 Straight Winning Seasons 5 All Americans 3 –30 win seasons (05’, 12’, 13) 5 State Player of the Year (Chad Billingsley-2003, Jon Niese-2005, 20– 20 win seasons (15 straight 1999-2013) TylerBurgoon-2007, Anthony Kidston-2012, Roberty Zeigler-2013 2 State Championships (1992, 2013) 3 Pro-Line Player of the Year (Billingsley, Niese, Burgoon) 4 Regional Championships (1992, 2002, 2010, 2013) 9 Players drafted 16 District Championships 5 Players Presently Playing (Chad Billingsley-Dodgers, Jon Niese –Mets, 26 Sectional Championships Tyler Burgoon-Mariners, Justin Hancock-Padres, Dace Kime-Indians) 23 Western Buckeye League Championships 3 MLB Players – Scott Taylor, Chad Billingsley, Jon Niese 4 National Rankings (1992, 1999, 2012, 2013)

54 OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION ★ ★ ★ SALUTES ★ ★ ★ 2013 State Poll Champion Coaches

Division III: Head Coach: Dan Gorbett - Ontario H.S. 2013 Record ( 27 - 4) Years Head Coach at HS: 4 Career Record at HS (94 - 19) Total Years Coaching: 35 Total Years Head Coach: 29 Career Head Coach Record (485 - 279)

2013 Season Highlights The 2013 Ontario team was led by fi ve outstanding seniors. Tyler Beal, Mitch McCristal, Vinny Sansalone, Wyatt Clemons and Justin Henry were great players and leaders. Ontario won 20 plus games a year all four of their high school years. The seniors were part of 2 District Championships, 3 NCC Championships, 3 Sectional Championships and two State Poll Championships. Ontario won the North Central Conference championship for the second straight year. We lost to Bloom -Carroll in the Regionals. Twenty seven wins set a new school record. We played outstanding defense with only 35 errors in 31 games. Our hitting was solid with a team BA .375 and only 74 strikeouts. Mitch McCristal and Tyler Beal had over 20 wins apiece over the last two years. Mitch McCristal and Vinny Sansalone are playing ball at Mt Union and Wyatt Clemons is playing outfi eld for Grace College. I believe a huge reason for our success has been team chemistry and an unbelievable work ethic. Our players treated each other with respect and worked harder than any team I have coached. Coaching Accomplishments/Awards 2 District Championships Four 20 plus win seasons 3 NCC Championships 2012, 2013 District Coach of the Year 3 Sectional Championships 2013 State Coach of the Year 27 wins school record OHSBCA Hall of Fame 2012 season 25-0 in regular season

Division IV: Head Coach: John Dorner - S. Henry High School 2013 Record (24 - 6) Years Head Coach at HS: 25 Career Record at HS (428 - 209) Total Years Coaching: 29 Total Years Head Coach: 25 Career Head Coach Record (428 - 209) 2013 Season Highlights Our 24 wins marked the most victories in a season since our state championship season in 2003, when we fi nished with a record of 30-3. Although we came up short in the District Title game, we did win two invitational tournaments (Redskin Classic and the WCSM/St. Henry Bank Invitational). Our biggest victory of the season came on the road at Minster, who entered the game ranked #1 in the state and the 2 time defending state champions. We won the game by a score of 8-6. Our pitching and defense combined to hold our opponents to three runs or less in 23 or our 30 games. We ended up outscoring our opponents by a total of 208-83 on the season. The Redskins were lead by three seniors: Derek Rindler (CF), Alex Post (SS), and Devin Froning (3B). Rindler earned First Team All Ohio Honors and a spot in the Mizuno All Star Series. Junior teammate, Jeff Paul, also earned First Team All Ohio Honors at the Utility Position. “Not every player received individual honors in 2013, but every person in the program earned the recognition as a State Poll Champion. I wish to thank the entire team for devoting so much time and effort into a great season.” “I have been incredibly fortunate to coach in a supportive community with an outstanding and loyal coaching staff, all of whom are former players at St. Henry High School. These men have dedicated numerous years and countless hours toward the success of St. Henry Baseball and deserve the biggest share of credit for our success. I would like to acknowledge Dave Borger (23 years as J.V. Coach), Neil Schmitz (10 years as Varsity Assistant), Bill Gast (9 years as Varsity Assistant), Kyle Kunk (5 years as Freshman Coach), Jordan Jacobs (5 years as Varsity Assistant), and Josh Link (3 years as Varsity Assistant). A special thank you should also be extended to the Administration at St. Henry Schools for all of your support. And fi nally, most of all, I can never express enough gratitude to my lovely wife, Brenda, and our children, Nora and Mitchell, for letting me be a small part of such a wonderful baseball tradition at St. Henry Schools. You guys are the best!” Coaching Accomplishments/Awards: State Poll Championships: 4 (1998, 2002, Conference (MAC) Championships: 5 2003, 2013) Sectional Championships: 15 OHSBCA State Poll Top Ten Finishes: 11 District Championships: 6 OHSBCA Hall of Fame Inductee: 2014 Regional Championships: 3 OHSBCA Coach of the Year: 2002 & 2013 State Championships: 3 (1999, 2000, 2003) Mizuno All Star Series Coach: 2004 55 State Coaches Poll 2014 (Please Read and Save) Five times during the course of the season the voting coaches of the state coaches poll rank the teams in each of the four divisions and select an All-Ohio team. This is a recogni- tion of OHSBCA members, their teams and their players. Num- bers of voters for each district are selected based upon member- ship in our state organization. The voting coaches are scattered throughout the state so that it is the responsibility of each school’s coach to promote his team and its players by contacting these voters before the voting takes place. (See #7 below)

Guidelines 1. 32 coaches vote in each division.

2. Coaches must be a member of the OHSBCA to vote, be ranked, or nominate for All-Ohio.

3. Coaches are selected by their district representatives upon completing a voting application.

4. Any head coach who is interested in voting must complete an application and return it to the Poll Director or to his district representative Applications are available on line at www.ohsbca.org. starting in May and ending in September each year.

5. The number of coaches voting in a district will vary, determined by the number of OHSBCA member coaches in their respective district and division.

6. Coaches selected to vote will be notified by their district reps and their names & emails, with hyperlinks will be published on the website. ( www.ohsbca.org under Poll Teams/ Voters

7. The Poll will be conducted for 5 consecutive weeks, ballots to be sent on April 17, 24, and- May 1,8, and 15. Voting begins at Noon-Thursday, and ends Midnight -Saturday

8. Poll results will be submitted to our website at www.ohsbca.org beginning April 21st.

9. Coaches selected to vote will receive information on the voting procedures during the last week in March. If you are listed as a voter and have not been contacted by the first week of April, email me so that we may correct the problem

10. A sixth ballot, beginning May 22nd and Ending Sunday, May 25th will be the All-State, Coaches Poll Team Ballot.

Curt Karpinski State Poll Director [email protected]

56 Congratulations to our 2013 Poll Champions !

Division I Cin Mason H.S. and coach Ken Gray

Division II Defiance H.S. and coach Tom Held

Division III Ontario H.S. and coach Dan Gorbett

Division IV St. Henry H.S. and coach John Dorner

Also

Division I Coach of the Year Stephen Gussler, Thomas Worthington H. S. Player of the Year Andrew McDonald, Cincinnati Mason H. S.

Division II Coach of the Year Tom Held, Defiance H. S. Player of the Year Robert Zeigler, Defiance H. S.

Division III Coach of the Year Dan Gorbett, Ontario H. S. Player of the Year Andrew Benintendi, Madeira H. S.

Division IV Coach of the Year John Dorner, St. Henry H. S. Player of the Year Adam Neimeyer, Minster H. S. Past State Poll Champions

Division I Division II 2012 Grove City C 2012 Defiance NW 2011 Cin. Moeller SW 2011 Steubenville E 2010 Cin. Moeller SW 2010 Jonathon Alder C 2009 Stronsville NE 2009 Sand. Perkins NW 2008 Lakota West SW 2008 Defiance NW 2007 Cin. Moeller SW 2007 Walsh Jesuit NE 2006 Olentangy C 2006 Washington C.H. SE 2005 Elder SW 2005 Lakewood C 2004 Start NW 2004 Lakewood C 2003 Milford SW 2003 Edison E 2002 Boardman NE 2002 Bishop Watterson C 2001 Mans. Madison NW 2001 Lakewood C 2000 Start NW 2000 Lakewood C 1999 Start NW 1999 Avon Lake NE 1998 Start NW 1998 Steubenville E 1997 Hamilton SW 1997 Bishop Watterson C 1996 Oak Hills SW 1996 Lakewood C 1995 GlenOak NE 1995 Bishop Watterson C 1994 Start NW 1994 Steubenville E

Division III Division IV 2012 Ontario NW 2012 St. Henry NW 2011 Bucyrus NW 2011 Edon NW 2010 Coldwater NW 2010 Toronto E 2009 Ham. Badin SW 2009 Toronto E 2008 Adena SE 2008 Patrick Henry NW 2007 Adena SE 2007 Minster NW 2006 New London NW 2006 Toronto E 2005 Cin. Hills C.A. SW 2005 Colombiana NE 2004 Cin. Hills C.A. SW 2004 Cin. Country Day SW 2003 St Henry NW 2003 Cin. Country Day SW 2002 Heath C 2002 St. Henry NW 2001 Heath C 2001 Fairport Harding NE 2000 Coldwater NW 2000 Toronto E 1999 Wheelersburg SE 1999 Toronto E 1998 Granville C 1998 St. Henry NW 1997 Wheelersburg SE 1997 Ayersville NW 1996 Wheelersburg SE 1996 Fairport Harding NE 1995 Granville C 1995 Fairport Harding NE 1994 Liberty Union C 1994 Fairport Harding NE

57 2014 State Coaches Poll

Listed below are the coaches that will voting in Divisions 1 and 2 for the 2014 Season They can be contacted by going to the website (www.ohsbca.org) where you will find email addresses and hyperlinks to each individual voter under "Poll Teams" / "Eligible Voters" You can go to the bottom of the list and "Contact All"

Division I Poll Voters Division II Poll Voters

Name High School Name High School

1 Chris Newton Anderson Jeff Graffice Alliance 2 Mark Nell Anthony Wayne Joe Cheney Bay 3 Rob Lavengood Ashland Andrew Dennings Bellevue 4 Joe Gabriel Boardman Brian Sliwinski Benedictine 5 John Mutch Brecksville-Brdvw Hts Tom Marker Bexley 6 Trent Dues Butler Pete Maus Bishop Fenwick 7 Tim Saunders Dublin Coffman Tim Hanlon Brooklyn 8 Mark Thompson Elder Mike Sweeney Chagrin Falls 9 Ed Piazza Elyria Richie Moody Clinton Massie 10 Mike Shade Gahanna Lincoln John Bakalar Crestwood 11 Greg McClellan GlenOak Mike Sheets Dayton Carroll 12 Eric Blumenstock Greenville Tom Held Defiance 13 Ryan Alexander Grove City Hs Phillip Jackson Galion 14 Michael Ribar Lakewood Mike Cottis Indian Creek 15 Ray Hamilton Lakota East Brad Barclay John Glenn 16 Bill Dreisbach Lakota West Craig Kyle Jonathan Alder 17 Mark Brunswick Marysville Bert Fitzgerald Keystone 18 Bill Gamble Massillon Jackson Adam Arcuri Licking Valley 19 Nick Kaplack Medina City Schools Jim Thrash Marietta 20 Scott Jalowiec Midview Dan Gorbett Ontario 21 Tim Held Moeller Randy Leach River Valley 22 Dave Eberly North Jesse Smoulder River View 23 Phil Callaghan Olentangy Orange Doug Fisher Sheridan 24 Dan Largent Olmsted Falls HS Tom Neubert St. Francis DeSales 25 Dave Hall Perrysburg Fred Heatherington Steubenville 26 Mark Pelfrey Springboro Bruce Cahill Tippecanoe 27 Rob Casell Springfield Tony Taylor Unioto 28 Ray Benjamin St. Charles Kevin Bowdle Urbana 29 Stephen D. Gussler Thomas Worthington Jeff Keck Vermilion 30 Tim Gerken Tol. St. Francis de Sales Jason Brandt Wapakoneta 31 Kevin Yoder Tri-Valley Trent Thomas Wauseon 32 Matt Middleton Upper Arlington Dennis Dever Woodridge

If any corrections need to be made …Please contact Curt Karpinski, Poll Director at the OHSBCA Booth or email [email protected]

58 2014 State Coaches Poll

Listed below are the coaches that will voting in Divisions 3 and 4 for the 2014 Season They can be contacted by going to the website (www.ohsbca.org) where you will find email addresses and hyperlinks to each individual voter under "Poll Teams" / "Eligible Voters" You can go to the bottom of the list and "Contact All"

Division III Poll Voters Division IV Poll Voters

Name High School Name High School

1 Terry Mullen Belpre DJ Butler Barnesville 2 Brian Thacker Bloom Carroll Chad Jensen Buckeye Central 3 Tim Hanlon Brooklyn Tim Dunn Cincinnati Country Day 4 Mike Birdsall Brookville Cory King Columbus Grove 5 Jeff Fisher Bucyrus Mitch Hirsch Covington 6 Doug Miller Canton Central Cath Marc Lowther Cuyahoga Heights 7 Chris Hawkins Carlisle Jerry Hites Fairport Harding 8 Larry Redwine Cincinnati Hills (CHCA) Scott Robinson Fisher Catholic 9 Scott Knox Columbiana H.S. Kyle Rase Gibsonburg 10 Scott Loomis Coshocton Tom Gibson Hiland 11 Sean Hoover Edison Brian Rothrock Hopewell - Loudon 12 Andrew Singer Fairview Don Lee John F. Kennedy 13 Tom Craze Fredericktown Terry James Lakota 14 Justin Elmore Garaway Dave King Lehman Catholic 15 Michael Wolf Hillsdale Darren Henry Leipsic 16 Mark Echstenkamper Independence HS Bryan Gray Marion Local 17 Tony Cleveland Johnstown-Monroe Dustin Pester Miller City 18 Greg Gompf Mt. Gilead Eric Hoover Mohawk 19 Glen Morse New London John Cannizzaro Newark Catholic 20 Buck Workman Northmor Anthony Castronova Ottoville 21 Dan Gorbett Ontario Joe Staley Rittman 22 Shawn Sunderman Patrick Henry Scott Mann Riverside Local 23 Gene Bumgardner Piketon Frank Lamoreaux Seneca East 24 Chris Rapp Portsmouth West John Dorner St. Henry 25 Steve Urchek Pymatuning Valley Jim Carper St. Paul 26 Triffon Callos Summit Country Day Brent Renollet Tinora 27 David Burkett Tuslaw Brian Perkins Toronto 28 MItch Hoying Versailles Phil Faires Trimble Local 29 Roger Sasack Wellington Jeff Fondriest Tuscarawas C. C. 30 Jonathan Ervin Wellston Dean Schuler Valley 31 Trevor Thomas Westfall Chris Veidt White Oak 32 Ron Allen Zane Trace Zack Burns Windham

If any corrections need to be made …Please contact Curt Karpinski, Poll Director at the OHSBCA Booth or email me at [email protected]

59 2013 DIVISION I ALL-OHIO POLL TEAM

1st Team All-Ohio 2nd Team All-Ohio Pitcher Pitcher Andrew McDonald Cin. Mason SW Tom Stoffel Clayton Northmont SW Eric Lauer Grafton Midview NE Alec Tuohy Gahanna Lincoln C Nick Pauley Thomas Worthington C TJ Zuech Cin. Mason SW Catcher Catcher Jarred Rindfleisch Lakota East SW Wayne Naida Lakewood NE Sean Murphy Centerville SW Cameron Whitehead Cin. Moeller SW 1st Base 1st Base Drew Artrip Grove City C Troy Mangen Clayton Northmont SW Evan White Gahanna Lincoln C Infield Infield Eric Zmuda Tol. St. Francis deSales NW Mike Izarelli Elyria NE RJ Thompson Cin. Mason SW Nick Korcynski Brecksville-Broadview Hts NE Sean Kennedy Springboro SW Riley Mahan Cin. Moeller SW Issac Perry Norwalk NW Ryan Osko Lorain NE Outfield Outfield Mitch Longo Mayfield NE Nate Lynch Talawanda SW Luke Raley Medina Highland NE Colton Carney Brecksville-Broadview Hts NE Jacob Niggemeyer Olentangy Liberty C Ben Myers Grove City C Ryan Miller Pickerington North C Roscoe Blackburn Thomas Worthington C Utility Tyler Haubner Cin. LaSalle SW Mark Delas Perrysburg NW Utility POY Max Lyon Tol. St. Francis deSales NW Andrew McDonald Cin. Mason SW COY Stephen Gussler Thomas Worthington C

Honorable Mention Division 1 All-Ohio Brad Burkhart Cin. LaSalle SW Ben Miller Thomas Worthington C Jake Czerwinski Aurora NE Conner Morris Amherst Steele NE Cole Eckelman Milford SW Brian Mroz Centerville SW Brad Hamilton Avon Lake NE Nick Munger Perrysburg NW Dom Iero No. Canton Hoover NE Matt Poland Pickerington North C Drew Johnson Cin. Mason SW Andrew Stalnaker Mass. Jackson NE Chris Machamer Cuy. FallsWalsh Jesuit NE Jalen Washington Twinsburg NE Connor McVey Cin. Mason SW Griffin Weir Amherst Steele NE

2013 DIVISION II ALL-OHIO POLL TEAM

1st Team All-Ohio 2nd Team All-Ohio Pitcher Pitcher Ben Hughes Tipp City Tippecanoe SW Pierce Knisley Waverly SE Weston Rivers Defiance NW Cameron Waldock Sandusky Perkins NW Jake Rudnicki Tol. Central Catholic NW Brady Ward Miami Trace SE NW Catcher Catcher Zach Sterry Lexington NW Jack Birtcher Dover E Seth Bryant Sandusky Perkins NW Tyler Warnimont Gallipolis Gallia Academy SE 1st Base 1st Base Gabe Snyder Millersburg West Holmes E Josh Cales Wauseon NW Infield Infield Joe San Felippo Oberlin Firelands NE Parker Chalmers Wyoming SW Cory Wilder Lima Shawnee NW Logan Bastin Lexington NW Ty Suntken Wauseon NW Joe Bruening Medina Buckeye NE Mason Willeke Lexington NW Tyler Sullivan Parma Hts. Holy Name NE Alex Young Wintersville Indian Creek E Outfield Outfield Brenden Wells Beloit West Branch NE Alex Perrine Cols. St. Francis DeSales C DJ Wilson Canton South NE Nick Raifsnider Bellevue NW Aaron Cain Akron Hoban NE Will Marty Wyoming SW Joey Hurlless Van Wert NW Keith Orzen Chagrin Falls NE Utility Utility Robert Zeigler Defiance NW Brad Miller Plain City Jonathan Alder C POY Robert Zeigler Defiance NW COY Tom Held Defiance NW

Honorable Mention Division 2 All-Ohio

Dillon Baird West Holmes E Chandler Kaeck Wapakoneta NW Wes Baker Dover E Carter Langdon Tipp City Tippecanoe SW Brody Bastilone Lexington NW Alex Manner Bellevue NW Johnny Crawford Wapakoneta NW Nolan Marcus Richmond EdisonE Kyle Fisher London C Bryan Stopar Cols.St. Francis DeSales C Andrew Hines Wapakoneta NW Anthony Yacobucki Woodridge NE

60 2013 DIVISION III ALL-OHIO POLL TEAM

1st Team All-Ohio 2nd Team All-Ohio Pitcher Pitcher Zach Farmer Piketon SE Jacob Banks Cin. Hills C. A. SW Cameron Varga Cin. Hills C. A. SW Derek Moore Wheelersburg SE Zach Wiseman Galion Northmor C Mitch McCristall Ontario NW

Catcher Catcher Nate Cass Galion NW Brycen Wise Independence NE Chase Thurber Pymatuning Valley NE AJ Kazmierczak Williamsport Westfall SE 1st Base 1st Base Joey Begany Elyria Catholic NE Alek Stonerock Williamsport Westfall SE Infield Infield JP Sorma Independence NE Caleb DeFord Magnolia Sandy Valley E TJ Nichting Hamilton Badin SW Daryin Lewis Williamsport Westfall SE Tyler Gullett LaGrange Keystone NE Kyle Davis Cin. Hills C. A. SW Zack Jensen Cin. Madeira SW Adam Hartz Bucyrus Wynford NW

Outfield Outfield Andrew Benitendi Cin. Madeira SW Shawn Jones Can. Central Cath. NE Matt Smith Fredericktown C Spencer Lang Fort Frye E Austin Utter Milan Edison NW Colton Young No. Lewisburg Triad SW Tyler Beal Ontario NW Seth Mirgon W. Muskingum E Utility Utility Tommy Crowl Cin. Summit Country Day SW K.C. Meyer Mass.Tuslaw NE POY Andrew Benintendi Cin. Madeira SW COY Dan Gorbett Ontario NW Honorable Mention Division 3 All-Ohio Jake Bumgarner Manchester NE Matt Selhorst Coldwater NW Tim Cross Pymatuning Valley NE Dex Rogers Hillsdale NE Xavier Harris Mount Gilead C Colin Stolly Lima Central Cath. NW Jake Kail Magnolia Sandy Valley E Brett Teare Independence NE Doug Lowe No. Lewisburg Triad SW Duane Troyer Garaway E Jarrett Peters Bloom-Carroll C Tyler Zender Ottawa-Glandorf NW

2013 DIVISION IV ALL-OHIO POLL TEAM

1st Team All-Ohio 2nd Team All-Ohio Pitcher Pitcher Adam Niemeyer Minster NW Adam Pape Racine Southern SE Damian Helm Convoy Crestview NW Mitch Cox Newark Catholic C Gage Carraher Mowrystown Whiteoak SE Mason McWilliams Attica Seneca East NW Catcher Catcher Dalton Bollinger DeGraff Riverside SW Alex Lawless Tusc. Central Catholic E Clay Pittman Tinora NW Kyle Mescher Maria Stein Marion Local NW 1st Base 1st Base Dalton Wise Attica Seneca East NW Austin Richey Cin Country Day SW Infield Infield Ryan Arrington Cincinatti Christian SW Tyler Owens Toronto E Tyler Hooser Rittman NE Dustin Proffitt Degraff-Riverside SW Tiger Jaso Kansas Lakota NW Kevin Schrock Berlin Hiland E Devon Poeppelman Minster NW Ethan Caudill Attica Seneca East NW Outfield Outfield Derek Rindler St. Henry NW Zach Butler Plymouth NW Reid Renolet Tinora NW Tyler Williams Mowrystown Whiteoak SE Garret Sendelback Hopewell-Loudon NW Donnie Tong Cols. Tree of Life Christian C Jordan Elam Tipp City Bethel SW Jason Kleppel Cuyahoga Hts NE Utility Niko Ortiz No. Rdgvlle Lake Ridge Acad NE Jeff Paul St. Henry NW Utility POY Brian Barnett Crestline NW Adam Niemeyer Minster NW COY John Dorner St. Henry NW

Honorable Mention Division 4 All-Ohio Matt Jay Columbus Grove NW Trey Roney Columbus Grove NW Danny Ramthun Racine Southern SE Andrew Hohman New Riegel NW Josh Evans Lancaster Fisher Catholic C Tyson Lautanen Fairport Harding NE Andrew Cugliari Tusc Central Catholic E Luke Taggert Mowrystown Whiteoak SE Zacary Lowther Cuyahoga Heights NE Devin Mangas Leipsic NW Joe Delisio Lancaster Fisher Catholic C Greg Spearman Lehman Catholic SW

61 OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION ALL ACADEMIC TEAM 2013

Andy Farrell Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Kevin Martin Independence Connor Morris Amherst Steele Logan Bastin Lexington Michael Walker Archbold Derek Weirick Lexington Zach Zimmerman Archbold Sam Huffman Lima Central Catholic Max Lamb Bay Andrew Bryan Lima Shawnee Jacob Peters Bay Cory Wilder Lima Shawnee Brandon Wilson Bellefontaine Nic Billingsley Lorain James Kahan Bexley Benjamin Barnas Marietta Grant Murphy Bexley Evan Sawyer Marietta Pete Fischer Brecksville-Broadview Hts. Corey Spanner Marietta Nate Korczynski Brecksville-Broadview Hts. Nicholas Spurr Marietta Anthony Miragliotta Brecksville-Broadview Hts. Steven Duby Jr. Maumee Alexander Allen Buckeye Valley Trevor Gossett McClain Nick Sheehan Buckeye Valley Ryan Thompson Miami Trace Kyle Ritz Cambridge Brady Ward Miami Trace Ben Standiford Cambridge Steven Frye Midview Noah Mallen Canton South Brett Gerbec Midview John Strasser Canton South Eric Laver Midview Isaiah Breckbill Central Christian Ryan Smith Midview William Troyer Central Christian Tyler Stephenson Midview Connor Gorman Chagrin Falls Andrew Knapke Minster James Naylor Champion Adam Niemeyer Minster Eric Sindledecker Champion Brian Butz Moeller Dan Piascik Cleveland Benedictine Mason Eckley Moeller Greg Jacknewitz Columbus Bishop Watterson TJ Marklay Moeller Sam Anatra Crestline Justin Wampler Moeller Jason Kleppel Cuyahoga Heights Cameron Whitehead Moeller Jack Birtcher Dover Tyler Truax North Olmsted Mason Mamarella Dover Ty Bussey Northmont Aaronn Sergent Dover Alex Farlow Northmont Zach Foster Elmwood Troy Mangen Northmont Joe San Felippo Firelands Keegan Rottgen Northmont Caden Brooker Fort Frye Bobby Saul Northmont Cole Bowers Fremont Ross Tom Stoffel Northmont Austin Prosser Galion Ethan Rhodes Norwalk Jimmy Clagg Gallia Academy Collin Salter Norwalk Bobby Dunlap Gallia Academy Colton Cox Oak Hill John Faro Gallia Academy Gabe Hall Oak Hill Colt Kiser Garaway Louis Firmstone Olentangy Liberty Kellan Mutschelknaus Garaway Brady Harris Olentangy Orange Ryan Fleming Howland Paul Trick Olentangy Orange Jacob Froats Howland Kenny Hanna Olmsted Falls John-Mark Weisman Howland Richie Rader Olmsted Falls Jono Chafe Hudson Bryan Hohlbein Ottoville Ross McLelland Hudson Derek Schimmoeller Ottoville Mitch Schoerman Hudson Austin Lee Perrysburg Carey Artrip Independence Steve Slocum Perrysburg

62 Nick Westhora Pickerington Central Nate Wert Toledo Whitmer Chaz Bowman Piketon Austin Lucas Toronto Michael Lewis Piketon Brad Melville Toronto Craigen Moore Piketon Joseph Paliobagis Tree of Life Christian Bryan Robinson Piketon Donnie Tong IV Tree of Life Christian Dakota Sparks Piketon Zach Girton Tri-Valley Levi Porter Portsmouth Daniel Sensabaugh Tri-Valley Zak Keesee Ridgewood Braden Stotts Tri-Valley Austin Kidd Rock Hill Jake Wise Tuslaw Laden Delawder Rock Hill Dylan Gugliotta Twinsburg Evan Morris Rock Hill Cooper Rea Twinsburg Keelan Boettcher Rocky River Bryce Arledge Unioto Rob Hendricks Rocky River Trent Chaffin Unioto Matt Kadlec Rocky River Tyler Dalton University Kyle Kopechek Rocky River Hunter Wasser University Jake Nicholson Rocky River CJ Burk Valley Jake Kail Sandy Valley Will Howard Valley Jordan Bowerman Seneca East Brandon Jordan Valley Nate Phillips Seneca East Brandon Zimmer Valley Dalton Wise Seneca East Justin Albrethsen Vermilion Christian Freer Shaker Heights Ryan Miller Vermilion John Longman Shaker Heights Mitch Peterson Vermilion Jacob Shick Shaker Heights Andrew Prete Vermilion Connor Siwik Shaker Heights Ryan Van Curen Vermilion Connor Faix St. Edward Derek Shaw Washington Seth Lamp St. Thomas Aquinas Cory Baird Wauseon Kenneth Kolke Stow-Munroe Falls Josh Cales Wauseon Nathan McMaster Stow-Munroe Falls Rodney Coblentz Wauseon Michael Jaeger Summit Country Day Corey Johnson Waverly Christian Kuethe Summit Country Day Cal Slusarz West Geauga Will Hedford Talawanda Keaton Leppla West Holmes Nate Lynch Talawanda AJ Kazmierczak Westfall Nolan Robinson Talawanda Alek Stonerock Westfall Kyle Schlade Talawanda Tyler Roberts Whiteoak Vince Anway Tiffin Columbian T.J. Ponzani Wickliffe Jon Balcerzak Toledo Central Catholic Matt Sherlock Wickliffe Mitch Cochell Toledo Central Catholic Joe Solomon Toledo Central Catholic Sean Sullivan Toledo Central Catholic Kevin Greenoe Toledo St. Francis de Sales Michael Wagner Toledo St. Francis de Sales Eric Zmuda Toledo St. Francis de Sales Matt Zmuda Toledo St. Francis de Sales Alex Duncan Toledo Start Travis Kominek Toledo Start Kyle Craig Toledo Whitmer Rexel Rutherford Toledo Whitmer

63 Adrenaline Fundraising Easton Sports Louisville Slugger Rawlings Sporting Goods Wilson Sporting Goods PO Box 211 2572 Sweet Clover Lane 625 Old Pond Ln. 3425 Hummingbird Hill 1216 Sunnyview Lane Terrace Park, OH 45174 Galena, OH 43021 Powell, OH 43065 Poland, OH 44514 Wooster, OH 44691 Matt Woelert Jerry Herrick Don Leet Jerry Williams Matt Scherrieb (513) 604-0193 (740) 965-5525 (614) 436-7882 (330) 757-0070 (330) 464-5366 Delaware 24 Franklin 76-77 Delaware 32 Delaware 35-36 Delaware 11

ARC Sports Fraizer’s Field Repair MAC Athletics, Inc. Richardson Cap Co. X-Grain Sportswear 850 Peach Lake Rd. 974 Paisley Place 382 W First Street PO Box 151516 8667 Kapp Drive North Salem, NY 10560 Pickerington, OH 43147 Minster, OH 45865 Grand Rapids, MI 49515 Peosta, IA 52068 Joe McKenna Troy Fraizer Craig Oldiges Gary LaFrenier Joe Kopp (203) 775-4140 (614) 783-5595 (419) 501-2662 (616) 361-7689 (877) 294-7246 Franklin 65 Franklin 55 Delaware 9-10 Delaware 27 Franklin 71

Ares Sportswear GameChanger M.A.S.A. Inc Russell Brands Zephyr Graf-X 3704 Lacon Rd 86 Chambers St. Suite 202 1413 S. Meridian Rd. One Fruit of the Drive 5443 Everhard Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026 New York, NY 10007 Jasper, IN 47546 Bowling Green, KY 42103 Loveland, CO 80538 Katie Appel Jeff Kamrath Grayson Goodson Mark Hershberger Jon-Michael McCahan (800) 439-8614 (202) 642-5333 (800) 264-4519 (502) 241-2939 (888) 282-0994 Franklin 66 Franklin 40 Delaware 4-5-6 Franklin 74 Franklin 64 SabreCat Bats AquaSmart Holloway Sportswear MDS Baseball Bats, Inc. 616 Enterprise Circle 6487 Gossamer Court 2633 Campbell Rd. 16923 Fulton Rd. Louisville, OH 44641 OHSBCA Westerville, OH 43081 Sidney, OH 45365 Marshallville, OH 44645 Rob Roberts Andy Larned Beth Russell Bradley Lightfoot (330) 327-1532 (806) 702-4919 (937) 494-2540 (330) 855-6305 Delaware 30 Franklin 41 Delaware 33 Franklin 54 Save Around Baseball Racks Home Field Advantage Mizuno USA 31 Front St. 2908 W. 99th Place 82 Mill Street 4925 Avalon Ridge Pkwy. Binghamton, NY 13905 Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Gahanna, OH 43230 Norcross, GA 30071 Stacie Sherer VENDOR LIST Dave Payton Mark DeAnglis Fred Hensley (614) 507-1471 (708) 636-1047 (614) 337-1990 (740) 404-0588 Franklin 39 Franklin 43 Franklin 53 Delaware 37-38 SchoolPride LTD BSN Team Sports Home Team Marketing, LLC OB Team Sports 3511 Johnny Appleseed Ct 6656 Busch Blvd 812 Huron Rd, Suite 205 PO Box 379 Columbus, OH 43231 Columbus, OH 43229 Cleveland, OH 44121 Bethel, OH 45106 Daren Brown Matt D’Orazio Rachel Allenick Byron Oberschlake (614) 568-0697 (740) 971-7581 (216) 566-8326 (937) 379-9050 Franklin 72 Delaware 26 Delaware 13 Franklin 48-49 2014 Stabilizer Solutions Century Equipment Hoosier Bat Co. OHSAA 33 S. 28th St. 5959 Angola Rd 4511 Evans Ave 4080 Roselea Place Phoenix, AZ 85034 Toledo, OH 43615 Valparaiso, IN 46383 Columbus, OH 43214 Tim Myers Ron Smolik Dave Cook Jerry Snodgrass (800) 336-2468 (800) 346-0066 (800) 228-3787 (614) 267-2502 Delaware 1 Franklin 42 Delaware 25 Franklin 57 Sport-n-Shoes LLC Century Resources J&D Turf OHSBCA Booth PO Box 67 3730 Lockbourne Rd 12480 Ford Drive Franklin 58-59 Mt Vernon, OH 43050 Columbus, OH 43207 Fishers, IN 46038 Dave Shopwalter Meaghan Blankenship Michelle Hancock Phoenix Bat Company (740) 392-7463 (330) 554-1050 (317) 359-1185 7801 Corporate Blvd. Franklin 44 Delaware 2 Franklin 62 Suite E Plain City, OH 43064 Team OHIO Eli’s Springback Tee JUGS Sports Seth Cramer 3521 Woodbine 728 Twin Rail Drive 11885 SW Herman Rd. (614) 873-7776 Toledo,OH 43614 Minooka, IL 60447 Tualatin, OR 97062 Franklin 63 Jeff Mielcarek Eli Robinson Todd Siler (419) 261-9245 (815) 605-9333 (800) 547-6843 Pukka Headwear Franklin 60 Franklin 69 Franklin 45-46 337 S. Main St. Findlay, OH 45840 Victory Custom Athletic Elite Fundraising Lids Team Sports Ken Rood 20725 Prairie Street 5263 Mallet Club Dr 7555 Woodland Dr. (419) 429-7808 Chatsworth, CA 91311 OHSBCA Dayton, OH 45439 Indianapolis, IN 46278 Franklin 50-51-52 Mike LeCocq Heather Wenrick Adam Faulkner (818) 349-8476 (937) 684-3205 (614) 572-4300 Delaware 18 Delaware 12 Delaware 29

64 WELCOME OHIO BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION

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