FACTORY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (FDI): NATIONAL SELECT PROGRAM

& OFFICIAL ENROLLMENT INTO PROGRAM

July 24-28, 2013 Factory Development Institute & Baseball Factory Field at UMBC , MD

Players that are selected will have the opportunity to train with our experienced staff during this five day event which combines daily training with competitive game play. In addition, players will train at the Factory Development Institute (FDI), a cutting edge national training, research and athletic development center. Learn from the best coaches in the country at these great Maryland facilities! Players who attend are officially enrolled in the Baseball Factory Program.

FDI National Select Program Benefits:

Factory Development Institute  Participate in Game Time Pressure Training and Simulation, designed to help players learn how to deal with stressful elements including crowd noise, parent cheering, wind and fatigue.  Our research shows that players who train under these extreme conditions will adapt to stress so they can perform better in real game situations.  Game Time Pressure Training at the FDI was created by CEO/Founder of Baseball Factory, Steve Sclafani, along with prominent researcher and psychologist, Dr. James Driskell. Dr. Driskell is a leading expert on stress training and has worked with the Dept. of Defense and NASA.

World Renowned Instruction  Steve Bernhardt, Exec. VP of Baseball Factory and Chairman of the Under Armour All-America Game selection committee, leads FDI Training.  All instruction is personalized to each player. Our coaches will work with each player to assess their strengths and areas for improvement.

Competitive Game Play  Put your hard work into game play with a chance to test your skills against some of your most talented peers.

Attend a MLB game for the  See Baseball Factory alumni JJ Hardy and in action.

Official Enrollment into the Baseball Factory Program Includes*:

Receive a Baseball Factory Player Page that can be emailed to college coaches nationwide  This web page will include your contact info and a written evaluation of your performance at the FDI National Select Program.

Corrective Videos  Receive corrective videos targeted specifically for you to continue your development after the event.

Post-event exposure and promotion to college coaches and professional scouts  You will be added to our online searchable player database, where college coaches login daily to recruit players.  Receive our college database with contact info for over 1,600 coaches.  After attending the FDI National Select Program, your name will be listed on Baseballfactory.com as a participant.

* By attending the FDI National Select Program, you will be enrolled in the Baseball Factory Program until you graduate from high school so that we can serve as a baseball resource when you need us most.

9212 Berger Road, Suite 200, p.800.641.4487 www.baseballfactory.com Columbia, MD 21046 p.410.715.5080 f.410.715.1975

FACTORY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (FDI): NATIONAL SELECT PROGRAM

& OFFICIAL ENROLLMENT INTO BASEBALL FACTORY PROGRAM

ITINERARY & INFORMATION:

Date: Wednesday, July 24 – Sunday, July 28, 2013

Location: The FDI National Select Program will take place at two Maryland locations. Players will stay at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and will train at the Baseball Factory Field at UMBC and at the Factory Development Institute in Columbia, MD.

Lodging Info: Baseball Factory Training Headquarters Baseball Factory Parent Hotel Baseball Factory Field at UMBC Hampton Inn BWI/Baltimore University of Maryland, Baltimore County 829 Elkridge Road 1000 Hilltop Circle Linthicum, MD 21090 Baltimore, MD 21250 Reservations: 410-850-0600

Parents, ask for the “Baseball Factory Rate” to reserve rooms at a discounted rate ($92) at the Hampton Inn BWI. (Rate includes complimentary breakfast each day and free airport shuttle)

Itinerary to Include: July 24 Player arrival between 9- 11 AM at BWI (or earlier if needed), afternoon instruction.

July 25 – 27 Players will participate in daily position specific workouts, simulated game play and additional drills and instruction. Players will also take part in Game Time Pressure Training at the FDI, a college recruiting & academic admissions workshop and attend a Baltimore Orioles game at Camden Yards. July 28 Morning instruction, player departure from BWI between 3- 6 PM (or later if needed).

FDI Experts: Steve Sclafani: As Baseball Factory Founder/CEO, Steve created Game Time Pressure Training at the FDI. The Factory has developed more college baseball players than any other organization in the U.S. Sclafani played collegiately at the U of Pennsylvania.

Steve Bernhardt: Exec. VP of Baseball Factory & Chairman of the Under Armour All-America Game selection committee, Steve played professionally in the organization.

Dan Mooney: Senior Director of College Recruiting at Baseball Factory and former professional player in the organization. Dan played collegiately at NC State.

Bernadette Bechta: Academic Advisor and Admissions Specialist at Baseball Factory. Experience preparing student-athletes for college for over 20 years.

Important Training ♦ Players traveling alone will be greeted by Baseball Factory representatives at baggage claim Info: ♦ Players are transported in team vans/buses from site to site ♦ Players are fully supervised 24 hours a day ♦ All meals will be provided through the duration of the event ♦ No spending money needed, but players may bring money for souvenirs at the Baltimore Orioles game ♦ Players will receive an Under Armour jersey and hat ♦ Players should bring all necessary baseball equipment for training ♦ Players will receive online access to Baseball Factory’s Recruiting, Education and Development (R.E.D.) Manual ♦ Players will receive online access to a Strength Training Program from Dana Cavalea, the Major League Strength of the ♦ Players receive a detailed player info pack upon registration ♦ Parents welcome

9212 Berger Road, Suite 200, p.800.641.4487 www.baseballfactory.com Columbia, MD 21046 p.410.715.5080 f.410.715.1975