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-9525155575Player/Parent Informational Packet2017 Season0-57150000Current Directors and StaffErnie Colombe- Director of OperationsE.COLOMBE@630-664-2223Steve Colombe- Assistant Director of Operationsscolombe22@630-664-2058Coaches:Bobby ThorsonTom Foxrthorson11@thomashfox333@630-777-2667630-328-9333David DudzinskiQuinn AhernMark Pelleyd.dudzinski@qdahern@mpelley@630-244-6632815-274-5826630-263-9660Oney GuillenKevin TurnerZach Skogoney@hrdwre1@zskog14@561-289-3659630-392-1764847-791-7252Matt RodriguezMike McGreevyBrian Kubiliusmrod5054633@mrmcgre@briankubilius@630-806-5503815-592-1875630-319-13420-57150000Program OverviewThe goal of the Kane County Phantoms baseball program is to develop and prepare players for college baseball. Our strength lies in our player’s desires to play at the next level. We design our program to have the demands similar to that of a college program. As a team, we try to make one another better on and off the field. With this formula we succeed in winning games and tournaments while getting our players prepared as they move on to the next level.The Phantoms seek out serious baseball players who have the desire to play at the college level. Over the past seven years, all of our graduating Seniors have had the opportunity to play at the college level. Also, our program has included 77 All Area/All Conference players. Our player’s awards and commitment list can be found at: . The program will include teams at the 15u, 16u, 17u, and 18u levels in the summer of 2017. Each team will participate in seven weekend tournaments. These tournaments usually run Thursday-Sunday and take place at local colleges and high schools. Each team will participate in one out of state/out of town tournament. More information regarding rosters, fees, schedules, and practices can be found throughout this packet. Please feel free to contact us with any other questions.114300-57150000Roster FormatIdeal Roster14-15 position playersAdditional Pitchers added as a Pitcher Only (POs)What is a Pitcher Only?Pitcher only will not play a position in the fieldPitcher only will not be guaranteed at batsAt bats may be given in certain circumstances (injury)What is a Position Player?Position players will play a position in the fieldPosition players can also PitchEach roster is built to be able to compete in tournaments that may require 5-7 games in a span of 3-4 days. Teams will need enough pitchers on the team to make it through several games in a few days. Our teams have been competitive and successful for several years because of our talent depth. Each player that is added to the team fills a role on the team’s roster. No players added to our teams are considered to fill the role of ‘bench warmer’. Each player will get opportunities to play in each tournament. The players who do produce the most will get the most playing time. 0-57150000FeesSeason Fee Position Players- $775Pitcher Only- $525Season fee covers tournaments, insurance, equipment, and Nike uniformsNike uniform package includes 2 jerseys, 1 hat, and 1 pair of pantsThe Phantoms are sponsored by Nike and provide our teams with all uniforms and apparelWinter TrainingWinter training is optional to particiapte in as it is an additional costExpected cost is $175-$200 depending on facility rental costSee the Winter Training Practice Schedule page in this packet for further information0-57150000Letter of AcceptanceIf a player accepts his spot on a Phantoms team he will be sent a Letter of Acceptance and a Payment Contract. The Letter of Acceptance simply states that the player is committed to playing for the Phantoms and accepts his role on the team. The Payment Contract offers 3-4 different payment plans that families can choose from. These payment plans break the season fee into 2-4 deposits. If a deposit is not sent to the Phantoms on time without notice the player can lose their roster spot. As long as the player turns in the Letter of Acceptance and follows the chosen payment plan their roster spot will be held. Deposits are non-refundable.The Letter of Acceptance and Payment Contract allows the players to commit to our team and allows our team to commit to the player. For example, we add a player to the team as an Outfielder. When he turns in his Letter of Acceptance and payments on time he is proving to us that he is committed to playing for our team. In turn, we commit to him by not adding several other players that play the same position as him. It is important for each player to follow the Payment Contract they have chosen. Each team will be paying for tournaments, insurance, and equipment. It is important that we can pay for these expenses on time. Reminders will be sent 7-10 days prior to a player’s next payment due date. If a player cannot make a payment on time he must let us know before the payment is due. We can hold his roster spot if he notifies us of a late payment.On the next two pages you can find an example Letter of Acceptance and Payment Contract.0-57150000Letter of Acceptance Contract-ExampleI, ___________________________have chosen to have my son, _______________________ become a member of the Kane County Phantoms. The cost for the 2017 summer season will be $775 for a position player. ($525 for a Pitcher Only)I understand that if the player has to leave the team for any reason, or at any time, all of the money that has been collected is the property of the Kane County Phantoms and is non-refundable.This fee includes the cost of our Nike uniform package. That includes 2 jerseys, 1 pair of pants, and 1 hat. Other Nike apparel items such as t-shirts, jackets, and shorts are optional to order and will be available as apart of an online store.I, the parent or guardian of the above named baseball player give my permission for emergency medical treatment in the event that I cannot be reached and hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the Kane County Phantoms, Ernie Colombe, and the coaching staff for any claim arising out of any injury to the above named player.PLAYER SIGNATURE AND DATE:______________________________________________________________________________PARENT SIGNATURE AND DATE: ______________________________________________________________________________COACH’S SIGNATURE AND DATE:______________________________________________________________________________0-57150000Payment Contract-ExampleThe season fee for the 2017 Phantoms will be $775 for Position Players. In order to secure a spot you will have to choose a payment option and make a payment by August 8, 2016. --Please circle the payment plan that best fits for you and follow the due datesOption 1First Payment of $300 due by 8/8/16Second Payment of $275 due by 10/1/16Third Payment of $200 due by 1/15/17Option 2First Payment of $400 due by 8/8/16Second Payment of $375 due by 1/15/17Option 3First payment is the full $775 due by 8/8/16PLEASE SIGN THIS FORM AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT AND SIGNED LETTER OF ACCEPTANCECHECKS PAYABLE TO: KANE COUNTY PHANTOMSMAIL TO:ERNIE COLOMBEC/O KANE COUNTY PHANTOMS1345 SLATER ST.SUGAR GROVE, IL 60554 PARENT SIGNATURE AND DATE:0-57150000Field Level Recruiting ProfilesAll Juniors and Seniors in the program will get a Field Level recruiting profile. The profiles are free to set-up. The recruiting profiles include all of your academic and athletic information that will be important for college coaches to see. It also allows players and coaches to upload links to recruiting videos, showcase reports, or any other updates about the player. Coaches also write an assessment of the player for college coaches to see.Our coaches share your profile with college coaches that we are connected with on the Field Level database. We send your proifle to coaches of schools that may be a match for you. They then receive your information and can view your recruiting profile. If they are interested in recruting you they will follow you on Field Level so they can view your contact information and get all updates on your profile.We have connections with over 400 colleges on Field Level. Connections include colleges at the NCAA, NAIA, and Junior College levels across the country. Recruiting Video DayAll Junior and Senior players will be invited to make a recruiting video. This video will include players taking batting practice, fielding, throwing, running, and pitching. It will also include their contact information and academic information so college coaches can view it. The recruting videos will be posted on Field Level. Players and coaches will also be able to send the video to any college coaches via email. The recruiting video day will take place in August or September. Examples of past recruiting videos can be found on our website.0-57150000SchedulesEach team will participate in 7 tournaments on weekends. Each team will participate in 1 out of state tournament. Most tournaments run Thursday-Sunday. We select our tournament schedule in February/March. Colleges and High Schools host most tournaments. It is an easy way for college coaches to see talented High School players showcase their skills.Teams will play on 7 of the following 9 weekends in 2017:June: 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25July: 29-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30Over the past few years we have played at the following colleges:North Central CollegeJudson UniversityWaubonsee Community CollegeSouth Suburban College Northern Illinois University University of Iowa Prairie State CollegeLewis UniversityValparaiso UniversityCarthage CollegeConcordia University- Chicago Western Michigan University Illinois Central CollegeKankakee Community CollegeWestern and Eastern Kentucky UniversityKishwaukee Community College DePauw UniversityElgin Community CollegeRock Valley College Wheaton College Wabash College Illinois State UniversitySt. Joseph’s College Illinois Wesleyan University Lincoln Land Community CollegeEastern Illinois University Lakeland College University of Missouri-St. LouisBenedictine University Ball State University University of Notre Dame The next page gives an example of what a summer tournament schedule looks like. Schedule InformationEven though the Phantoms are a summer baseball team, we expect players to have regular attendance at games. Obviously, there will be circumstances in which players will have to miss a game or practice. However, players should not be missing for long periods of time. If you see yourself having multiple conflicts in the 2016 summer our program may not be the best fit for you. Coaches are allowed to reduce playing time for players who miss often. Players who miss excessively will be removed from the team.Each team will have a few practices after the High School spring season and before our Summer Tournaments. High School players are not allowed to practice with travel teams during the IHSA Spring Baseball Season. Once tournament play begins teams will not practice during the week due to IHSA Summer Baseball. 0-57150000 Schedules-2016 Summer15uJune 3-5: National-Chicago Classic @ South Suburban College, Prairie State College American-City of Lights @ Stuart Sports ComplexJune 10-12: National-Lombard Summer Slugfest Wood Bat American-Huntley Red Raiders Summer ClassicJune 17-19: National-GameDay USA Cap Classic @ Heritage Park American-Bring the Heat Wood Bat @ Evanston Stadium High SchoolJune 23-26: National and American-Orange and Blue Invite @ Romeoville High School, Lewis UniversityJuly 7-10: National and American-1st Annual Kane County Phantoms Classic @ Plano High SchoolJuly 14-17: National-Best of Great Lakes @ University of Notre Dame American-Midwest Select @ Eastern Illinois UniversityJuly 21-24: National and American-Diamond Sports Wood Bat World Series @ NIU, Rock Valley College16uJune 4-5: Schools Out Bash @ Lippold ParkJune 9-12: Romeoville Rumble @ Romeoville High School, Lewis UniversityJune 23-26: Diamond Sports Midwest Select @ Judson University, Waubonsee CCJuly 7-10: Break out the Lumber @ Joliet Junior CollegeJuly 15-17: Midwest Championships @ Stuart Sports ComplexJuly 21-24: Midwest Championships @ Ball State UniversityJuly 29-31: End of Summer Classic @ Aviator Stadium18uJune 9-12: National and American-Trojan Classic @ Benedictine University, Plunkett ParkJune 16-19: National and American-Jerry May Memorial Father’s Day Classic @ Trout ParkJune 23-26: National-Elgin Invite @ Judson University American-Great Lakes Championships @ North Central CollegeJuly 7-10: National-Bash the Ash Wood Bat @ Benedictine University, Plunkett Park American-Collegiate Invite @ Illinois State UniversityJuly 14-17: National-NIU Classic @ NIU American-Southside Showdown @ St. Xavier UniversityJuly 21-24: National-St. Louis Invite @ University of Missouri-St. Louis American-Diamond Sports Wood Bat World Series @ NIUJuly 28-31: National-High School Wood Bat Championships @ Benedictine University American-Northwestern University World Series0-57150000Winter Practice ScheduleDate-ALL SUNDAYS4:30-5:455:45-6:306:30-7:457:45-8:30November 2715u and 16u15u and 16uPitchers/Catchers17u and 18u17u and 18uPitchers/CatchersDecember 415u and 16u15u and 16uPitchers/Catchers17u and 18u17u and 18uPitchers/CatchersDecember 1115u and 16u15u and 16uPitchers/Catchers17u and 18u17u and 18uPitchers/CatchersDecember 18Class of 2017 and 2018 Showcase15u and 16uDecember 25OFFJanuary 1OFF9-10:3010:30-NoonJanuary 815u and 16u18uJanuary 1515u and 16u17u and 18uJanuary 2215u and 16u17u and 18u4:30-5:455:45-6:306:30-7:457:45-8:30January 29Class of 2019 and 2020 Showcase17u and 18uFebruary 5OFF FOR SUPER BOWLFebruary 1215u and 16u15u and 16uPitchers/Catchers17u and 18u17u and 18uPitchers/CatchersFebruary 1915u and 16u15u and 16uPitchers/Catchers17u and 18u17u and 18uPitchers/CatchersFebruary 2615u and 16u15u and 16uPitchers/Catchers17u and 18u17u and 18uPitchers/CatchersWinter PracticesWinter training is optional to sign up for, as it is an additional cost. The expected cost is between $175-$200. It is recommended that players participate in winter training if possible. Practices take place at Go Pro Baseball Academy (24317 W. 143rd Street in Plainfield). This is an all-turf facility that includes 8 retractable tunnels for hitting and pitching. When opened it is the size of a full infield. Each tunnel includes a radar gun, which displays throwing velocity and exit velocity for hitters. The schedule above is tentative. There will be a class of 2017/2018 and class of 2019/2020 showcase included during the winter. During the showcase we record throwing velocities, exit velocities, and running times. These numbers can be used on recruiting profiles including Field Level. We will be inviting local colleges to the class of 2017/2018 showcase day. Individual training with coaches is available upon request during the week and fall0-57150000Phantoms Baseball4572000140716018u Phantoms Elite Baseball Valparaiso University Champions18u Phantoms Elite Baseball Valparaiso University Champions457200014414500-4572002984500-2476503830320SINCE 2010: 19 TEAMS OVERALL RECORD: 315-193CHAMPIONSHIPS: 241714500342265002ND PLACE FINISHES: 15-5715002730516u Phantoms Go Yard Carthage College Classic Champions016u Phantoms Go Yard Carthage College Classic Champions160020031750017u Phantoms Double Play Tournaments NIU Champions0017u Phantoms Double Play Tournaments NIU Champions1066800220980Kane County Phantoms Baseball1143000170815Former Sox Manager, Ozzie Guillen, with 17u Phantoms players00Former Sox Manager, Ozzie Guillen, with 17u Phantoms playersFollow on Twitter @KCPhantoms ................
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