Matt Nokes, Former Major Leaguer with the New York Yankee’s and Detroit Tigers says “Pete’s ability to communicate to all levels makes him one of the best instructors in the business. He has a special skill in training individuals and teams.”

Ron Santo, Chicago Cub, 9 time National League All-Star & Winner of 5 Gold Gloves, “A must for every coaches and parents library.” “”Caliendo’s drills and instruction are among the best I’ve seen” ”

Mike Marshall, Los Angeles Dodger First baseman National League All-Star, “Pete’s proven teaching techniques have helped train players from youth league World Champions to professional players. They will work in helping develop your players as well.” Harry Tholen, President, NJCAA Baseball Coaches Association, Baseball Coach Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, Florida, “An outstanding coaching and teaching video. Pete is a reknown international clinician who teaches the fundamentals”Jack Gallo, President Elmwood Park Baseball, “I have known Peter Caliendo for over 20 years and he has the best training academies for coaches along with outstanding videos.”

Gary Wietecha, Mundelein baseball coach, “Thanks for taking the time Saturday with us in Mundelein. I found your session to be outstanding and loaded with valuable information and insight. It is clear why you are so successful. As a result of the combination of your broad knowledge and outstanding presentation skills you are a tremendous communicator and teacher.”

Kevin Weiss, Gurnee youth baseball, “Your clinics and videos have really helped me to become a good instructor of the fundamentals and to run fun and effective practices. Last week, I conducted a skills clinic for my team and encouraged the parents to participate so that they would also learn the correct fundamentals and be able to reinforce correct fundamentals when they practice with their children . All the parents attended and they were very impressed. I always receive a lot of complements from parents after practices and at the end of each season.”

Peter Wowk, Canada youth baseball coach, “I attended the Best Ever Clinic in Toronto, Ontario in 2006″. “I really enjoyed your presentation.”

Wendell Williams, Canada Youth Coach, “Thanks for the Coaches Manual. It was a real pleasure meeting and listening to you speak at the conference. I loved your charisma and the way in which you carried yourself. You obviously have a wealth of knowledge”.

Seelochan Beharry, BC baseball coach, Canada, “I heard you the last time (2005) you were here and again this year (2007). In both years, I have enjoyed all the sessions that you ran. We have learnt that this game is fun and we will have more fun teaching it, when we are equipped with the knowlwedge and skills to be effective teachers. You contrubuted immensely to our attaining the knowledge and skills that must be learnt and taught.You did this in and entertaining and fun way. Looking forward to see you again in BC, Canada.”

Tom Higgins, Youth Coach, “I just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed and learned alot from your clinic in Mundelein.I also bought your 5 DVD’s and they’re worth every penny.”

Dewayne Cartwright, VP of softball, “I just wanted to thank you on behalf of our entire league.Your knowledge of the game is impeckable and you also made it fun. But I just wanted to tell you what a great job you did.As a board member I will strongly suggest that this become a critical part of our program.”

Dominic Dovichi Jr., President Buffalo Grove Youth Baseball, “Someone has finally put together a coaches academy and tape series which is designed specifically for the little league coach. Your clinic was agreat success and the coaches wanted more. Many of them used the drills on their first practice.”

Jack Kratzmeyer, President Edgebrook-Sauganash Baseball. “Your new instructional tapes are awesome. I have been using your tapes with our 9-year old team and you can really see the difference in their skills. The coaches training academy is the best I have ever attended.”

Ron Olson, Bloomingdale Baseball Youth Coach. “I attended your clinic in March and I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. You did an outstanding job communicating the basic fundamentals and how we can communicate those skills to our youth players.”

Kirk Reiniger, Canada baseball coach, “Just wanted to drop a quick note to thank you again for all of your help during our camp. I learned a lot from you and know that the coaches and kids did as well.”

2007 Italy High School Team Tour:
Cities played/toured in: Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Tirrenia, Milan, Lodi and others

2006 Italy High School Team Tour:
Cities played/toured in: Rome, Venice, Florence, Rovigo, Verona, Siena, Lodi and others

Quotes:

“My son Matt and I were fortunate to be invited to Pete Caliendo’s Italy 2005 trip. Pete did an excellent job organizing and arranging the trip. Not only did the boys get to play baseball with great coaches and players, Pete provided a terrific educational experience. He was able to balance art, history and culture with baseball. It really was the trip of a lifetime!”- Teri and Matt Allred

” It was a trip of a life time. I never thought I could ever travel to Europe and play competitive baseball at the same time. It was the best of both worlds” – Tom Pruim

“What a great cultural and baseball experience for myself and the players. It was the most organized international trip I have ever taken. Caliendo Sports did a tremendous job with every detail. “ Dave Barnett – Director of Intercollegiate Athletics – Head Baseball Coach

Helping Parents & Coaches Train Better Players
Dear Parents & Coaches,As a professional skill development coach I have taken a lot of pride over the last 20 years making sure we train our youth baseball players properly. Having worked with volunteer coaches all over the world, I have found that the basic fundamentals of teaching youth baseball players is lacking important ingredients. Those are: understanding the basic fundamentals, communicating them, organizing a practice that alows all players to benefit and most importantly, having fun. I have created a 5 part instructional series that will give you the knowlege, skills, drills (over 100) and games to begin developing the game of baseball from its foundation; at the youth level.Wishing all of you better success at being better coaches/teachers and parents.

Peter M. Caliendo
President
Caliendo Sports International

	The success of a youth player in baseball lies in the accomplishment of the most difficult skill, HITTING. In this fast paced video, you will be given a step by step building block system that will allow you to successfully teach youth players the perfect swing.

	Teaching youth players to consistently throw strikes takes knowledge, perfect practice and patience. This fast paced video will show you the techniques, skills and drills critical to teaching youth pitchers the mechanics of a Major League pitchers’ delivery. The result is throwing the baseball to location in a safe and easy method.

	This tape gives you the drills and techniques to help make your practices fun and easy. You’ll view over 50 easy to duplicate drills, with tips to reinforce the fundamentals. Regardless of limited space, minimal equipment or a shortage of coaches, this proven program will help you get the most out of each of your practices.

	Defense wins championships! Better prepare your team defensively with this lively video. With over 30 different defensive drills, players at each infield and outfield position will be ready for most defensive plays.

	The success of many teams rely on the abilities of their pitchers and catchers. In this fast-paced video, you’ll have more than 35 drills you can use throughout your season to prepare yours.

Buy the COMPLETE SET! Only $119.95

Ron Santo, Chicago Cub, 9 – time National League All-Star & Winner of 5 Gold Gloves, “A must for every coaches and parents library.”
Coaching Made Easy is the ultimate Series of baseball instructional tapes. Regardless of limited space, minimal equipment or a shortage of coaches, this proven program will help you get the most out of your practices. These tapes will assist you in making your baseball practices organized and fun. Parents: This is an excellent program for teaching your son or daughter the fundaments of playing baseball. The program is loaded with easy-to-duplicate drills you can use to help better train your player at home.

HEAD COACH 18 UNDER TEAM

Jim Hall

Coach Jim Hall graduated from Marist High School and Illinois State University as a baseball and football player.

He taught one year at Marist and then moved to Lockport High School as a varsity baseball and football assistant coach. He became head baseball coach in

Lockport and gained success with back to back 8A football championships in 2003-04 and AA State baseball championship in 2005.

Since his retirement from teaching in 2006, Coach Hall has coached Team Illinois and internationally, taking teams to Italy, Japan, and Aruba. He also is a sought after clinic speaker and instructor. Additionally, Coach Hall gives individual hitting and fielding instruction.

HEAD COACH 16 UNDER TEAM

Terry Ayers

Terry Ayers loves the game of baseball and has dedicated his life to coaching. After graduating from Western Michigan University in 1966, where he played for ABCA Hall of Fame Coach Charlie Maher, Terry received his Masters of Arts degree from Northwestern in 1970 and was a graduate assistant in football. His high school coaching career began in 1972 as head baseball coach at Fenton High School in Bensenville Illinois, where he had a lifetime career record of 334 and 231 until retiring in 1989. After Fenton, Terry coached AAU baseball taking them to the National tournament three times and had a lifetime record of 198 and 79. In 1990 Terry became the regional Director for Doyle Baseball School. As regional director he was the lead instructor in hundreds of baseball schools for players and coaches. Giving coaching seminars in Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois. He also is a member of the Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago where he serves as Secretary and Board of Directors. He co-chairs the annual Showcase for the Club. In 2009 received the Pitch and Hit Club Charlie Hum Service Award for contributions to the community service in baseball. Terry has spoken at several state coaches clinics Illinois, Iowa, Oklahoma, as well as the National Baseball Coaches Clinic in 1999, as well as the American Baseball Coaches Association Clinic in 2001. Terry has attended every clinic since 1973. He serves on the ABCA Hall of Fame Committee for the past twenty-one years also, served on the expatiators committee for five years prior to being on the Hall of Fame Committee. In 1999 Terry was elected into the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He received the Len Diforte Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998. Other honors are coaching in the Pan American Games and International baseball in Europe. In 2006, Terry came out of retirement after his son was finished playing college baseball at the University of Louisville. He is currently the volunteer assistant Pitching Coaching at St. Charles North High School, in St. Charles Illinois. Helping the team win a Conference Championship in 2007 as well as the Regional Championship in 2007 and 2008. The team has compiled a record of 78 and 29 with a team era of 2.15 this past season. Terry lives in Elgin Illinois with his wife Carole, they have two children, daughter Sarah and son Stephen. Both children are married and he is now a grandfather too.HEAD COACH 14 UNDER TEAM

Nelson Gord

Nelson Gord is one of the most sought after baseball instructors and coaches in the state of Illinois. Following a successful four year professional playing career (Houston Astros, Schaumburg Flyers, & Kansas City T-Bones), Gord moved into the coaching ranks. He began instructing at Play Ball USA in Des Plaines, IL in 2004, and purchased the facility from previous ownership in 2008. Nelson has coached at just about every level of amateur baseball over the past 6 years including collegiately (Harper Community College & Oakton Community College), high school (Schaumburg Seminoles Elite Showcase Team), and youth (President of Illinois Indians Travel Baseball). In addition, Gord sits on the board of the Pitch & Hit Club of Chicago, serves as a member of the Circle of Champions for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and is a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association.

Excitement Builds for 2009 USA Baseball NTIS

National Team Identification Series to help organization select top talent across 13U, 15U, 17U age groups (DURHAM, N.C.) –

For the first time ever, USA Baseball will introduce a program-wide National Team Identification Series (NTIS) in 2009, guaranteeing the organization’s most comprehensive evaluation of talent in the 13U, 15U and 17U age groups ever. The NTIS promises to be one of the most heavily-scouted and premier events of the fall calendar. The event will consist of three separate age groups and a total of 648 players all competing for a chance to be selected by a USA Baseball National Team program and represent their country. The event will be held at the USA Baseball National Training Complex and adjoining Thomas Brooks Park in Cary, N.C. from Sept. 17-20, 2009. “The 2009 NTIS represents a unique opportunity for any player aspiring to compete at the elite level of the game,” says USA Baseball Executive Director/CEO Paul Seiler. “From our 14U program to the World Baseball Classic team, USA Baseball has the privilege of developing the very best that the United States has to offer year after year. To have the most talented players in the country over three different age groups competing at our National Training Complex at the same time will make for a truly remarkable baseball atmosphere.” USA Baseball will name a minimum of eight players to the 2010 Tournament of Stars (18U), a minimum of eight players to the 2010 16U National Team Trials, a minimum of 24 players to the 2009 14U National Team Trials, and a minimum of 24 players to the 2010 14U National Team Trials. For a player born between 1994 and 1996 this represents the primary identification opportunity to play for a USA Baseball National Team program. Albert Almora, star of two gold medal-winning 14U National Teams and a veteran of the NTIS program, credits the event in helping him bring out the best in his game. “The 2008 NTIS was great competition,” Almora says. “It really gave me something to work for. There were a lot of kids trying out, so I knew I had to step it up and show what I’ve got.” Almora says that the NTIS prepared him for his two tournaments with the 14U National Team. Experiences, he says, that he will never forget. “It was the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, and I want to continue doing it for the rest of my life.” For general program inquiries please contact Nate Logan at natelogan@usabaseball.com or by calling 919-474-8721 x 210. For more information on how to get involved please visit USABaseball.com and click on the NTIS home page. About USA BaseballUSA Baseball is the National Governing Body of amateur baseball in the United States and is a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). The organization selects and trains the United States Olympic Baseball Team (and all other USA Baseball Professional Teams); the USA Baseball National Team (Collegiate); the USA Baseball 18U, 16U and 14U National Teams; and the USA Baseball Women’s National Team, all of which participate in various international competitions each year. USA Baseball also presents the Golden Spikes Award annually to top player in college baseball. For more information, please visit www.usabaseball.com and www.goldenspikesaward.com. ### Rick RiccobonoDirector, 18U National TeamUSA BASEBALL403 Blackwell St.Durham, NC 27701Work: (919) 474-8721 x214Fax: (919) 474-8822rickriccobono@usabaseball.comwww.usabaseball.com

USA Baseball NTIS
Cary, Nc September 17-20, 2009

The 2009 USA Baseball National Team Identification Series (NTIS) will consist of three separate age groups and will feature a total of 648 players. The event will be held September 17-20, 2009 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex and adjoining Thomas Brooks Park in Cary, North Carolina.

The three age groups (17U, 15U, 13U) within the 2009 event will be divided based on 2010 National Team (18U, 16U, 14U) aspirations. The 15U NTIS which includes players born in both 1994 and 1995 will be used for identifying players for the 2010 16U National Team and will now also serve as the primary identification vehicle for the 2009 14U National Team. This update was made following unexpected changes in the 14U Pan Am international schedule. As per international guidelines, players competing in the NTIS in the three age groups must conform to the following:

• 2009 17U NTIS: born on or after January 1, 1992 for the 2010 18U NT
• 2009 15U NTIS: born on or after January 1, 1994 for the 2010 16U NT
• 2009 15U NTIS: born on or after January 1, 1995 for the 2009 14U NT
• 2009 13U NTIS: born on or after January 1, 1996 for the 2010 14U NT

From these three separate age groups, USA Baseball will name a minimum of eight players to the 2010 Tournament of Stars (18U); a minimum of eight players to the 2010 16U National Team Trials (16U); a minimum of 24 players to the 2009 14U National Team Trials (14U) and a minimum of 24 players to the 2010 14U National Team Trials.

While the NTIS is designed to supplement the existing programming being done at the 18U and 16U age groups, it will constitute the primary identification opportunity for the 14U National Team beginning with the 2009 team.

Activities will start on Friday morning, September 18, and will be scheduled to finish by mid-day on Sunday, September 20. Each team within the 17U and 15U age groups will play a total of three 9-inning games, while the 13U age group will feature four 7-inning games; programming for all age groups will also include USA Baseball instruction and training. The NTIS will present all participating athletes not only with great national exposure but also with an opportunity to develop their skills through an unparalleled baseball experience. NTIS Features:• Identification opportunity for the 2010 USA Baseball Tournament of Stars (18U); all players must be born 1992 or later.
• Identification opportunity for the 2010 USA Baseball 16U National Team Trials; all players must be born 1994 or later.
• Primary identification opportunity for the 2009 USA Baseball 14U National Team Trials; all players must be born in 1995 or later.
• Primary identification opportunity for the 2010 USA Baseball 14U National Team Trials; all players must be born in 1996 or later.
• Individual skills testing and evaluation.
• 17U and 15U teams will play three nine (9) inning games.
• 13U teams will play four seven (7) inning games.
• To be announced guest speakers.
• Participants will receive a USA Baseball hat and gift bag.
• College and university coaches, and professional scouts will be in attendance.
• Event held at the USA Baseball National Training Complex – the home of Team USA.

NTIS Schedule*:

Thursday, September 17, 2009
1 p.m.- 4p.m.: Team Practices
5:30pm: Opening Ceremony

Friday, September 18, 2009
8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.: Individual Skills Testing/Evaluation/Games

Saturday, September 19, 2009
8 a.m.-8 p.m.: Games

Sunday, September 20, 2009
8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Games

(*schedule is tentative and is subject to change)