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)

Chicago (Lockport High School) Event
August 29-30, 2009

We will hold a showcase-style event in Chicago on August 29-30, 2009, at Lockport High School in Lockport Illinois, to select the players to represent the Great Lakes region in the USA NTIS event in September. We are looking for the top players in the Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin to participate. Invitations require a recommendation from a pro scout, college coach, high school coach or club team coach. We are searching for players that can ultimately compete at the national level at 14u, 16u and 18u. We are also looking for players who understand the right way to play the game, and how to be a good teammate.If you would like to be invited, or would like to recommend players for this event:

Please E-mail the information to caliendosportsinternational@comcast.net

Players must be born in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 or 97 to qualify.The cost for the Great Lakes event is $125 per player. Once you are invited and confirmed, payment information will be sent to you.

Here are details on the event:

Topics to be covered:

• Baseball Ethics
• Preparing for College
• How to train at the elite level
• How to act at an evaluation program
• How can you participate in International Baseball

Players will be tested in:

• 30 yard dash
• Agility quickness test
• Strength and Flexibility testing
• Broad jump testing
• Aptitude test
• 60 yard dash
• Outfield fielding and throws
• Infield fielding and throws
• Catcher pop times
• Batting practice round

Evaluations will be completed by pro scouts, college coaches and former professional players.

Saturday, August 29, 09

Saturday August 29th, 09

• 8 am check in 14 under, born 96 and 97
• 9 am – 11 am 14 under evaluation
• 11 am- 16 under check in, born 94 and 95
• 12 noon to 2 pm 16 under evaluation
• 2 pm- 18 under check in, born 92 and 93
• 3 pm to 5 pm 18 under evaluation

Sunday, August 30th, 09

• 8:30 am to 11:30 am 14 under game, born 96 and 97
• 12 noon to 3 pm 16 under game, born 94 and 95
• 4-7 pm 18 under game, born 92 and 93

Players will also be evaluated for Caliendo Sports Internationals Baseball teams which travel world in competition. This is not a national team but a great way to experience international baseball and culture. For more information check out the International part of our web site.

Players will know by Monday August 31, 2009 if they made the final team. This will allow them to prepare planning for their trip to USA Baseball headquarters in Cary, North Carolina for The 2009 USA Baseball National Team Identification Series (NTIS)

Great Lake Stars2009

usa Baseball National

team identification series

Oakton Community College August 22-23, 2009

Des Plaines, Illinois

Caliendo Sports Internationals Baseball Program is honored to be selected by USA Baseball (http://usabaseball.com)to identify players and manage the Great Lakes Stars (Il/IN/IA/MN/MI) in the USA Baseball National Team Identification Series.USA Baseball events are the only events in the country which give players the opportunity to be evaluated to represent the United States in international competition as members of the National Team.In 2009, we will be holding an invitation-only event for the top players in the Midwest in four age groups:• 2009 17U NTIS: born on or after 1/1/92 for the 2010 18U National Team
• 2009 15U NTIS: born on or after 1/1/94 for the 2010 16U National Team
• 2009 15U NTIS: born on or after 1/1/95 for the 2009 14U National Team
• 2009 13U NTIS: born on or after 1/1/96 for the 2010 14U National Team

The Great Lakes Identification Series event will be held in Chicago at Oakton Community College August 22 and 23rd, 09.

Oakton Community College

1600 E. Golf Road Des Plaines, IL

http://www.oakton.edu

Schedule: You must attend at the times listed under the year you are born.

Saturday, August 22

4-6 pm 14 under evaluations, Born 96 and 97

6-8 pm 16 under evaluations, born 94 and 95

8-10 pm 18 under evaluations, born 92 and 93

Sunday, August 23rd, 09

4-6 pm 14 under game, born 96 and 97

6-8 pm 16 under game, born 94 and 95

8-10 pm 18 under game, born 92 and 93

We are inviting the top players from the Great Lakes region into Chicago for this event. For more information on the event go to www.caliendosportsinternational.com

From the Chicago event, we will select the top 18 players at each age group to play with the Great Lakes Stars NTIS team. The Great Lakes Stars will travel to the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, NC on September 17-20, 2009 to compete against other regions from across the country. The top players will have the opportunity to participate with the USA National Team. Click on this link, www.usabaseball.com for details on the USA Baseball NTIS.For more information on the Caliendo Sports International, please visit www.caliendosportsinternational.com Any questions you can e-mail caliendosportsinternational@comcast.net or call 847-781-8039.

Who is USA Baseball?

Since 1978, USA Baseball has been the national governing body for the sport of baseball. It represents the sport in the United States as a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and internationally as a member federation of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF). You can learn more about USA Baseball at http://usabaseball.com.USA Baseball has the following teams:

• Professional teams for World Baseball Classic, World Cup and Olympics.
• Women’s National Team.
• National Collegiate Team.
• National teams at 14u, 16u and 18u.
• The top players from the USA Baseball NTIS event will be selected to play on the National Teams at 14u, 16u and 18u.
  
  What is the process for being selected to the 14u, 16u and 18u National Teams?

USA Baseball events are the only events in the country which give players the opportunity to be evaluated to represent the United States in international competition as members of the National Team. The 2009 USA Baseball NTIS will be the exclusive identification opportunity for the 2009 USA Baseball 14U National Team Trials and will also serve as an identification opportunity for the 2010 USA Baseball Tournament of Stars, 2010 USA Baseball 16U National Team Trials and the 2010 14U National Team Trials.

The process is simple:

• Get invited to participate in the Great Lakes Stars event in Chicago on August 22-23 and 29-30, 2009.
• The top players will be selected for the Great Lakes Stars and will compete in the USA Baseball NTIS event in Cary, NC on September 17-20, 2009.
• Top players from this event will then be invited to participate with the 14u, 16u and 18u National Team Trials.

How does my son get invited to participate in the Great Lakes Identification Series?

Players must be recommended to the Caliendo Sports by a baseball professional — meaning a pro scout, college coach, club team coach, high school coach, instructor, or similar person that earns a living from baseball.

Our goal is for 75 of the TOP players in the Great Lakes at each age group to participate in the Great Lakes regional event in Chicago. Being invited to this event will be an immediate accolade, something that goes directly on your baseball resume.

Why is this a good opportunity for my son?

• USA Baseball events, like the NTIS, are the only events in the country which give players the opportunity to be evaluated to represent the United States in international competition as members of the National Team.
• These events will have the top players from the region and country participating. If your son is a high caliber player, he needs to compete in these events.
• Each step in this process is an honor and an accomplishment for aspiring baseball players. Accomplishments like this go directly in your son’s baseball resume for college coaches and scouts.
• Both the Great Lakes event in Chicago and the USA event in Cary, NC will be heavily scouted by college and pro scouts for high school age players.
• The Great Lakes event will be a great opportunity to go through a showcase-style event, run by baseball professionals. Even if your son is not selected to go forward, he will be more prepared for future showcase events.
• You will receive an evaluation report back based on on son’s performance at the Chicago event.

Who will do the evaluation?

The evaluators at the Great Lakes event will be former major league Players, Coaches, MLB scouts, College coaches and experienced talent evaluators. Each game will have two evaluators, plus two coaches observing the play and assessing player talent and make-up.

What is the cost?

The cost for the Great Lakes event in Chicago is $125 per player. For players selected to go to the USA Baseball event in Cary, NC, there will be an additional cost of $150 per player.The cost listed above does not include travel, lodging or food costs.This is a unique event that offers a high level of competition, exposure and opportunity. It is not intended as a replacement for other traditional showcase events and camps.

Do I have to go to both workouts? No

If I pick to tryout for two workouts do I pay twice? Yes

Caliendo Sports International

E-Mail: Caliendosportsinternational@comcast.net

Phone: 847-781-8039

Three Criterias to Qualify

First:

You need to be from the Great Lakes States of:

• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Wisconsin

Second:

You need to meet the USA Baseball age standards:
• 2009 17U NTIS: born on or after 1/1/92 for the 2010 18U NT
• 2009 15U NTIS: born on or after 1/1/94 for the 2010 16U NT
• 2009 15U NTIS: born on or after 1/1/95 for the 2009 14U NT
• 2009 13U NTIS: born on or after 1/1/96 for the 2010 14U NT

Third:

You need to be recommended by a baseball professional — that means a scout, college coach, high school coach, club team coach, or tournament director.To be recommended, you must have the physical and mental talent to play at the highest level nationally. This event is for the top players in the region. If you are a baseball professional and want to provide a recommendation: contact Peter Caliendo at caliendosportsinternational@comcast.net or call 847-781-8039

www.usabaseball.com

About USA Baseball

Since 1978 USA Baseball has been the national governing body (NGB) for the sport of baseball. It represents the sport in the United States as a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and internationally as a member federation of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF).

Nearly every major national amateur baseball organization in America is united as a USA Baseball National Member Organization. As a result, USA Baseball governs more than 12 million amateur players in ballparks and playgrounds across the country.

As the commissioner’s office for amateur baseball, USA Baseball is a resource center for its various membership groups, fans, and players. USA Baseball is also responsible for promoting and developing the game of baseball on the grassroots level, both nationally and internationally.

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Since 1999, USA Baseball has been selecting teams of professional-level minor league players to represent the United States in various international competitions, including the World Baseball Classic, Olympic Games and World Cup.

Among the first teams of professional players that USA Baseball fielded was the 2000 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team, managed by Tommy Lasorda at the Sydney Games. Led by Ben Sheets, the team of minor league players defeated Cuba for the gold medal.

For the inaugural 2006 World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball selected its first team comprised of Major League Baseball players. The team featured such stars as Chase Utley, Derek Jeter and Chipper Jones. In the second installment of the WBC in 2009, with players like Dustin Pedroia, Ryan Braun, Jeter, and Jimmy Rollins donning the red, white and blue, the U.S. team finished fourth, losing to Japan in the semifinals.

Other recent highlights for the Professional Team include World Cup gold in 2007, a team which featured current big league star Evan Longoria, and a bronze medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games behind young prospects Stephen Strasburg, Dexter Fowler and Matt LaPorta.

NATIONAL TEAM (COLLEGIATE)

The USA Baseball National Team consists of the top collegiate baseball players in the country. The team competes each summer in a schedule of exhibition games across the U.S. and overseas against the world’s top baseball talent. As part of this schedule, the U.S. squares off against the Japan Collegiate All-Stars nearly every summer, and faces off in international friendship series against the likes of Canada, Chinese Taipei, and the Netherlands. Each summer schedule also features a prominent international tournament for the age group, which include the Pan American Games and the FISU World Collegiate Baseball Championships.

Players who have worn the red, white, and blue for the National Team and have gone onto Major League Baseball success include such notables as David Price, Mark Prior, Jason Varitek, Todd Helton, Troy Glaus, Tino Martinez, Jason Jennings, Bobby Crosby, Ryan Howard, Huston Street, Troy Tulowitzki and Alex Gordon.

18U NATIONAL TEAM

Comprised of the nation’s top players ages 17-18, the USA Baseball 18U National Team is a perennial power on the international baseball scene. The team competes in two major events in bi-yearly cycles — the COPABE Junior Pan Am Championship and the IBAF World AAA Junior Championship, and the 18U National Team is a gold-medal favorite in both events each time it takes the field.

Each year, USA Baseball and its National Member Organizations who are competing in the event invite the top high school-aged players in America to the Tournament of Stars presented by Major League Baseball, an all-star tournament featuring top 18U players in the country. The event is used as the selection vehicle for the 18U National Team, wherein players vie for one of the squad’s 18 roster spots.

Current Major Leaguers Alex Rodriguez, Matt Holliday, Scott Kazmir, Jeff Francoeur, and B.J. and Justin Upton have all worn the USA jersey as 18U players.

16U NATIONAL TEAM

An international powerhouse, the USA Baseball 16U National Team has proven to be the country to beat on the global baseball scene since USA Baseball began selecting and training players in the 16U age category in the summer of 1997. Since then, the program has medaled each time it has taken the field in such international events as the IBAF World AA Youth Championships.

A staple on the 16U baseball community’s calendar, USA Baseball’s 16U Championships helps the organization identify players for the National Team. The event is held in two regions — East (Florida) and West (Arizona) — and 72 teams compete in each region. USA Baseball representatives and scouts select the top players from each region and from there the National Team is chosen.

Past 16U players who have gone on to play in the major leagues include Casey Kotchman, Billy Butler, Brett Anderson, Delmon Young, and James Loney.

14U NATIONAL TEAM

USA Baseball fielded its first-ever 14U National Team in 2007, and the team was an immediate success, going undefeated in winning the gold medal at the COPABE Pan Am ‘A’ Qualifier in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Later that year the U.S. sent its second 14U National Team to compete in the COPABE Pan Am ‘A’ Championship, where it too took home the gold.

Members of the USA Baseball 14U National Team are selected from, among other scouting channels, the pool of players participating in the annual USA Baseball National Team Identification Series in Cary, N.C.

WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM

The USA Baseball Women’s National Team was established in 2004 when USA Baseball began selecting and training an official National Team for women. An 18-player team was chosen following open tryouts across the nation, and the squad went on to capture the gold medal in the first-ever IBAF Women’s Baseball World Cup in Edmonton, Canada. The team repeated as IBAF World Cup gold-medalists in 2006 in Taiwan and took home the bronze medal from the 2008 World Cup in Japan.

When not competing in the World Cup, the Women’s National Team competes in international friendship series, leads youth clinics and works to grow the game of baseball among women in the U.S.

Caliendo Sports International and USA Baseball join forces to evaluate National Team talent.

Caliendo Sports Internationals Baseball Program is honored to be selected by USA Baseball (http://usabaseball.com)to identify players and manage the Great Lakes Stars (Il/IN/IA/MN/MI, WI) in the USA Baseball National Team Identification Series. USA Baseball events are the only events in the country which give players the opportunity to be evaluated to represent the United States in international competition as members of the National Team. In 2009, we will be holding an invitation-only event for the top players in the Midwest in four age groups:

• 2009 17U NTIS: born on or after 1/1/92 for the 2010 18U National Team
• 2009 15U NTIS: born on or after 1/1/94 for the 2010 16U National Team
• 2009 15U NTIS: born on or after 1/1/95 for the 2009 14U National Team
• 2009 13U NTIS: born on or after 1/1/96 for the 2010 14U National Team

The Great Lakes Stars Identification Series event will be held in Chicago on August 28, 29 and 30th ( See NTIS Lockort High School) and Oakton College August 22 and 23, 2009 (see NTIS Oakton College). We are inviting the top players from the Great Lakes into Chicago for this event. From the Chicago event, we will select the top 18 players at each age group to play with the Great Lakes Stars NTIS team. The Great Lakes Stars will travel to the USA Training Complex in Cary, NC on September 17-20, 2009 to compete against other regions across the country. The top players will have the opportunity to participate with the USA National Team.Click on this link below for details on the USA Baseball NTIS:http://web.usabaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080618&content_id=33894&vkey=news_usabFor more information on the Caliendo Sports International, please visit www.caliendosportsinternational.com Any questions you can e-mail caliendosportsinternational@comcast.net or call 847-781-8039.