3rd BASEBALL COACHES CLINIC - Varaždin, 21. - 23.01.2011. - Dear Friends, Baseball Klub "VINDIJA" is continuing with organization of conventions for baseball coaches under cooperation with ISG - International Sport Group and Croatian Baseball Association. The clinic will be organized in two big indoor sports facilities in Varaždin, from 21.-23.01.2011. combining theoretical instructions with practical instructions and demonstrations. This time speakers of clinic are recognized top USA coaches: John Vodenlich - Team Leader, Head Baseball Coach University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2005 NCAA DIII Champions, All- American Bill Percy - Senior Advisor, MLB Envoy Coach, Head Baseball Coach St.Mary's High School Colorado Springs, USA&CRO National Team Coach Tommy Watkins - Speaker/Instructor, Minnesota Twins’ Single- A affiliate Beloit Snappers Minor League Coach Clinic will start on Friday afternon, continuing on Saturday the whole day and Sunday morning ending with baseball lottery/raffle. It will be combined with 4th Little League Indoor Tournament "VINDIJA 2011" and baseball party for all participants on Saturday night. ZAJEDNICA ŠPORTSKIH Baseball clinic fee is €20 per person. UDRUGA GRADA VARAŽDINA Please send us your preliminary confirmation of arrival, so we can arrange your best accommodations in Varaždin and to following numbers: Goran Vučetić, President tel.: +385/91/2267396 fax.: +385/42/639201 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Za BK "VINDIJA": Predsjednik, Goran Vučetić Gl.trener, Aleksandar Bekić VARAŽDIN BASEBALL COACH's CLINIC 2011 International Sports Group Making World Baseball Better.... One Coach at a Time! 1. VARAŽDIN CLINIC - Day One Friday, 21.01.2011. 18.00 – 18.30 Welcome & Introductions Location: GYM 1 Clinic Host, Staff, and Format 18.30 – 19.00 What it takes to be a Major Leaguer Location: GYM 1 Tommy Watkins (Minnesota Twins) 19.00 - 19.40 Establishing Strong Coach-Player Relations Location: GYM 1 John Vodenlich 19.40 – 20:20 Fundamentals that Win Location: GYM 1 Bill Percy 20.20 – 21.00 BLAST – A Common Sense Approach to Hitting Location: GYM 1 John Vodenlich ZAJEDNICA ŠPORTSKIH UDRUGA GRADA VARAŽDINA VARAŽDIN BASEBALL COACH's CLINIC 2011 International Sports Group Making World Baseball Better.... One Coach at a Time! 2. VARAŽDIN CLINIC - Day Two Saturday, 22.01.2010. 09.30 - 10.10 The Hit Plan (Part 1) Location: GYM 1 Tommy Watkins 10.10 - 10.50 Think Swing – Drills for the Mental Side of Hitting Location: GYM 1 Bill Percy 10.50 – 11.30 Infield Drills & Skills Location: GYM 1 John Vodenlich 11.30 - 12.10 Complete Set of Drills for MIF Location: GYM 1 Bill Percy 12.10 - 14.00 Lunch Location: GYM 1 14.10 - 14.50 The Hit Plan (Part 2) Location: GYM 1 Tommy Watkins 14.50 - 15.30 My Favorite Hitting Drills Location: GYM 1 Bill Percy 15.30 - 16.10 SAQ & Cross Fit in Baseball Location: GYM 1 Goran Strelec & Aleksandar Bekic 16.10 - 16.30 BREAK Location: GYM 1 16.30 – 17.10 Umpire Relations Location: GYM 1 Nino Jalsic 17.10 - 18.00 Building Team Chemistry Location: GYM 1 Coach's Panel 20.00 Baseball Party Location: TBA ZAJEDNICA ŠPORTSKIH UDRUGA GRADA VARAŽDINA VARAŽDIN BASEBALL COACH's CLINIC 2011 International Sports Group Making World Baseball Better.... One Coach at a Time! 3. VARAŽDIN CLINIC - Day Three Sunday, 23.01.2011. 10.00 - 10.40 Catching Drills and Skills Location: GYM 1 John Vodenlich & Aleksandar Bekic 10.40 - 11.20 Playing the Corners Location: GYM 1 Tommy Watkins 11.20 - 12.00 Outfield Play Location: GYM 1 John Vodenlich 12.00 - 12.40 Question and Answer Session Location: GYM 1 Led by Bill Percy 12.40 – 13.00 Closing-Raffle-Goodbye Location: GYM 1 All Coaches ZAJEDNICA ŠPORTSKIH UDRUGA GRADA VARAŽDINA JOHN VODENLICH, Head Baseball Coach University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (Whitewater, WI, USA) Coach Vodenlich begins his 10th season with the Warhawks. Over the past nine seasons, the Warhawks have dominated the WIAC winning seven league championships (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008) and qualifying for the NCAA Championships in all but two seasons. Since taking over the reigns as head coach in 2003-2004 season, the Warhawks have won nearly eighty percent of their games (182-56) and have finished third in the nation twice (2004, 2008) and earned a NCAA DIII National Championship in 2005. Vodenlich was named NCAA Division III Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association in 2005 as well as being named the Baseball Man of the Year by the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association. Vodenlich has been selected as the NCAA Regional Coach of the Year three times in building one the most successful DIII baseball programs in the country. Vodenlich played for the Warhawks from 1989-1992. Vodenlich was a member of the ’89 team, coached by legendary coach Jim Miller, which finished fifth in the nation. Vodenlich was the first two time All-American in Warhawk baseball history and set the school record for batting average (.456). In 1994, Vodenlich managed in the Northwoods Collegiate Baseball League and then played baseball in Europe, assisting the "Zajcki" or "rabbits" to the Slovenian National Championship. Over the next several years, Vodenlich remained an assistant coach at UW-Whitewater. In 1998, Vodenlich was named head baseball coach at Edgewood College. Vodenlich inherited a program with a lifetime record of 33-103. By his second season, Vodenlich turned the program into a winner as Edgewood completed its first ever winning season (19-17). Vodenlich has earned degrees in marketing, public relations and a Masters in Business Administration from Whitewater. Vodenlich has participated in numerous clinics throughout the U.S.A. as well as internationally, including in Germany, Great Britain, Austria, and Slovenia. Mailing Address: Intercollegiate Athletics Williams Center UW-Whitewater Whitewater, WI 53190 Office: 120 Williams Center Phone: (262) 949-7128 Fax: (262) 472-2791 Email: [email protected] BILL PERCY, Head Baseball Coach St. Mary’s High School (Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA) Major League Baseball Envoy Coach and Head Coach, Croatian Senior National Team 1998-2005. Inaugural Class, The Colorado Dugout Club Hall of Fame Induction January 2010 The American Baseball Coaches Association Region 7 Coach of the Year 2009 MLB Julio Puente Envoy Coach of the Year Award 2002. Past President, Colorado High School Baseball Coaches Association. Clinic Director, Colorado High School Baseball Coaches Association. Head Coach, Mitchell High School, Colorado Springs, 1990-2000. State Runners-up 1992, 1993. Assistant Coach, USA Olympic Sports Festival Team, 1995. Head Coach, USA National Youth Team, competing at the 1996 AA World Tournament, Chiba, Japan Assistant Coach, 1990 and 1993 Pan American Junior Championships Sao Paolo, Brazil and Chicago Member, Florida Southern College 1972 National Championship Team. Over 30 years of coaching and teaching experience at the High School, College, and nternational levels. Tommy Watkins 1 Tommy Watkins Tommy Watkins Third baseman Born: June 18, 1980 Fort Myers, Florida Batted: Right Threw: Right MLB debut August 10, 2007 for the Minnesota Twins Last MLB appearance August 22, 2007 for the Minnesota Twins Career statistics Games 9 Batting average .357 Runs scored 2 Thomas Gray Watkins, Jr. (born June 18, 1980, in Fort Myers, Florida) is a Minor League coach in the Minnesota Twins organization who appeared briefly with the Twins as a player toward the end of the 2007 season.[1] Hometown favorite Watkins was drafted by the Twins in the 38th round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft from Riverdale High School in Fort Myers, Florida, and was a fan favorite during his two-year stint with the Twins' high A affiliate, the Fort Myers Miracle (2002–2003). Watkins' popularity with Miracle fans translated into one of the more interesting promotions in minor league history when he was the subject of the "Tommy Watkins Bobble-Butt" late in the 2003 season.[2] It was while with the Miracle that Watkins became more of a utility player. In 2002, he made 41 appearances at shortstop, 33 at third base, 19 at second base and three in the outfield. In 2003, he made his debut as a first baseman (8 times), and played all three outfield positions (38 total appearances), as well as making 28 appearances at third, 17 at shortstop, and nine at second. Tommy Watkins 2 MLB debut Watkins hit eight home runs his second season with the triple-A Rochester Red Wings to match his minor-league career high of eight home runs in 2004 with the New Britain Rock Cats (Double-A). Also in 2007, he reached a career high in batting average (.272), doubles (22) and RBIs (49). The Twins promoted Watkins on August 8, 2007, from Triple-A Rochester. Twins General Manager Terry Ryan announced his call-up while visiting the Red Wings; the news was very well received by his teammates. Watkins spent ten years in the minors, all with the Twins, before making his major league debut.[3] Red Wings Manager Stan Cliburn stated that Watkins' promotion to the big leagues "was one of the most emotional call-ups [he had] ever been involved with." The announcement "set off a joyous celebration in the clubhouse, because of everyone's love, passion and respect for Tommy." Watkins was the 14th player from the Red Wings to be promoted to the Minnesota Twins in 2007. He was with the Red Wings in Syracuse, New York and joined the Twins in Kansas City. Watkins made his major league debut on August 10, 2007. He recorded his first major league hit August 15, 2007, while playing the Seattle Mariners. He is the first player in Twins history to wear #61. According to Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, "He has a good smile in his face and comes to play every day.