2010/2011 Midwest Bruin Tryouts
Tryouts for the 2010 Fall Ball team and 2011 Summer team will be held
SUNDAY- AUGUST 1, 2010
9:00 am - ?
John Lewis Field- Seaman High School
All participants need to wear appropriate baseball gear: baseball pants, cleats, etc.
Tryout Registration Form (please print off and bring to tryout)
2011 TRYOUT INFORMATION
Mission Statement: Our goal is to provide high school athletes with the opportunity to earn scholarships to play baseball at the collegiate level. We strive to teach our players the fundamentals and skills needed to play college baseball, and to provide them with exposure to coaches. Furthermore, our players will receive other important instruction we feel student-athletes should know going onto the next level. This includes, but is not limited to: travel behavior, time management, and the importance of academics.
The Midwest Bruins are comprised of a group of 18 and Under young men with the desire and skill to play at the collegiate level. We strive to present the best baseball experiences for our players by providing:
1.) Quality Coaching – the Bruins are coached by two experienced coaches, Kenny Swart and Adam Schroeder (see coaches bios)
2.) Quality Competition- the Bruins travel to as many Division 1 and other higher level tournament sites in the Midwest as possible.
3.) Exposure- the Bruins strive to get players as much exposure to as many college coaches/scouts as possible
4.) Complete Baseball Organization- the Bruins, in addition to the coaches, have a Business Manager and a Director of Baseball Operations. The Bruins plan to expand into a full academy, complete with lessons and a strength and conditioning program.
The Midwest Bruins primary objective is to physically and mentally prepare players for college baseball. We not only want to prepare them to play on a college team, but we strive to prepare them to become major contributors to the success of their college team(s).
Playing Time
We DO NOT guarantee playing time for players during tournaments or regular season mid-week games. However, the coaches will work with ALL players on their fundamentals and skills, giving each of them a chance to earn playing time.
Tryouts/Recruiting
The team will not necessarily be comprised of only players that attend the tryout. We still do other recruiting of players from other cities, states, etc.
Fees
The Midwest Bruins have a budget to pay for team expenses. The team budget includes:
-Uniforms- 2 pairs of pants, minimum of 3 jerseys, hat, socks and belt
-Practice Uniform- T-shirt(s) and shorts
-Equipment- Batting helmets, balls, scorebooks, lineup cards, etc.
-Tournament Entry Fees
-Transportation of entire team and coaches to and from tournaments
-Hotel Accomodations for players and coaches
-Winter Practice/Lessons Facilities
-Umpire Fees
-Mid-week Game Field Expenses
The teams’ budget does not include, and these items are to be paid for separately by the player:
Optional Uniforms- Cage Jackets, Extra hat, pants, jerseys, Parent/Family shirts, etc.
Meals- Each player is responsible for their own meal expenses. *However, at most hotels we stay, there is a daily complimentary breakfast.
For the 2011 SUMMER season, the budget costs are estimated at: $1,000 per player
*There are sponsorship opportunities to aid with finances, if you are interested. However,
all fees are due at the following times:
DEPOSIT DUE OCTOBER 1, 2010 *$200.00 (non-refundable)
*This guarantees your spot on the team, if the deposit is not paid by this date, another prospective player could be offered your spot.
DUE DECEMBER 1, 2010 $300.00
DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2011 $300.00
DUE APRIL 1, 2011 $200.00 Full Balance
APRIL 1, 2011- This is the due date for all monies to be turned in. Any sponsorships will also have to be received by this date for promotional/game materials. Any sponsorships turned in after this date, will not be applied to your balance, and will not be credited on sponsor materials.
FALL BALL
We are excited to announce that we will be doing Fall Ball for 2010!
The cost for fall ball, will be $400, due before the first game.
Schedule and dates are still pending- we will post that info as soon as it becomes available. We have made contact with 3-5 Junior Colleges/Colleges that we will travel to and play at their venues. These games will be played on weekends and more than likely during the month of September. There are will also be some required practice times for the fall season as well.
Late Payments
There will be a late fee of $20.00 per day that your fees are overdue. Late payments could also result in your removal from the team, with no previous payments refunded.
Practice/Game Schedule
The Midwest Bruins will begin practice within a day or two after the high school season is over. We will practice or play 3 or 4 times a week, and then travel to tournaments on the weekend. Keep in mind, many tournaments begin on Wednesdays or Thursdays. If you plan on having a summer job, your schedule will need to be flexible. The season will span approximately 8-10 weeks between May and August. Practices, games, and tournaments are mandatory- excused only for situations approved by the coaches.
Kickoff BBQ
We have a summer kickoff bbq/scrimmage at the start of the season. It’s a great opportunity for everyone to get to know each other and to bring community support to the organization. We also have a silent auction and raffle drawings.
Website
This is the official website for the Midwest Bruins. It’s updated weekly with tournament results and player stats. It’s a great resource for college scouts to track your progression through the season. It will also include your photograph and biographical information.
We would like to thank you for your interest in Midwest Bruin baseball and we look forward to the opportunity of working with you.
Sincerely,
Kenny Swart, Co-Founder/Coach 785.608.0409
Adam Schroeder, Co-Founder/Coach 785.633.5405
Kristen Swart, Business Manager 785.608.0455
Billy Weber, Director of Baseball Operations 785.231.2013
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