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The Pennsylvania Baseball & Softball Coaches Clinic would like to extend a special thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, and friends for their continued support. Companies have been organized into the categories below based on the products and services that they offer. Companies that exhibited at the 2010 clinic are highlighted in white.
| Company | Description | Contact |
| West Penn Baseball Prospects | WEST PENN BASEBALL PROSPECTS is a newsletter that highlights the abilities and increases the exposure of Western Pennsylvania high school baseball players. The newsletter is provided free of charge via email and is expected to lead to increased opportunities for local student-athletes to play college ball. |
Tony Villiotti (412) 429-0546 wpabaseball@hotmail.com |
| WPIAL Baseball Coaches Association | The WPIAL Baseball Coaches Association was established to create a unified voice for promoting baseball in Western Pennsylvania and providing an organized means to voice opinions on the the decisions affecting local high school baseball. All WPIAL baseball coaches are encouraged to join the WBCA. |
Mark Saghy mark.saghy@verizon.net |
| Company | Description | Contact |
| Allegheny Lawn & Golf | Established in 2005 and located in Cranberry, PA, Allegheny Lawn & Golf is the area's only full-service turf product dealer. The company sells lawn care equipment including tractors, mowers, aerators, and fertilization products. |
Ken Frenchak, Jr. (724) 713-8708 (724) 285-6216 Ken@alleghenylawn.com |
| Mar-Co Clay USA | After years of success in Canada, Mar-Co Clay USA was established in 2009 and is based in Wampum, PA. The company specializes in field construction and field renovation projects. Turf services are also available, including sand injection, aeration, overseeding, top-dressing, fertilization, sod installation, and field grading. |
Brad Gregus 1-866-344-9362 salesusa@marcoclay.com |
| Natural Sand Company | Based in Slippery Rock, PA, Natural Sand specializes in the production of top quality turf products for baseball and softball fields. Products include DuraEdge infield mix, DuraPitch mound clay, and Fieldsaver infield skin conditioner. A unique portable clay pitching mound is also available to purchase for use indoors or on turf. |
George Marsico (724) 530-2298 gmarsico@naturalsand.com |
| Company | Description | Contact |
| Black Bear Fundraising | Black Bear is based in Western PA and specializes in helping local coaches raise money for their teams with minimal effort. Most popular fundraising vehicles include: Golf Power Pass, Dick's Sporting Goods Power Pass, and custom made coupon cards. |
John Trageser (724) 331-0242 jtrageser@blackbearfundraising.com |
| Post Avenue Fundraising | Based in United, PA, Post Avenue Fundraising provides athletic teams with opportunites to raise money through taking orders on various food items. Specializing in pizza and hoagies, all food is made fresh and delivered. No minimum order requirement. |
Robert Mull 1-800-394-8137 postavenue@wpa.net |
| Olde Country Specialties | Originating in 1992, Olde Country Specialties has grown into one of the nation's premiere fundraising companies. Some unique fundraisers popular with athletic teams are Lotto Raffle Tickets, NFL Football Frenzy Sweepstakes Tickets, Interstate Battery Sales, and Candy Bar Sales. |
Glenn A. Schreiber (412) 751-3436 (412) 751-3440 oldecountry@comcast.net |
| Company | Description | Contact |
| All American Baseball Center | With two state-of-the-art training facilities located in Trafford and Gibsonia, All-American provides high-quality instruction to baseball and softball players of all ages. Offers a full-size 90' infield for playing indoor games in the winter, and operates AAU Revolution teams during the summer. |
Dan Ninemire (412) 380-7000 ninemire@allamericanbaseballcenter.com |
| Deucemaster | Deucemaster is a training tool that was developed to help high school pitchers of all skill levels master the 12-to-6 curve ball. Using the device for ten minutes per day will strengthen the fingers and wrist and create well-placed calluses to avoid blisters. |
Ken Dibucci (412) 828-6905 deucemaster@comcast.net |
| Dr. Mike Marshall's Pitching Coach Services | Dr. Marshall has committed himself to teaching coaches and players how to eliminate the injurious flaws of the "traditional" pitching motion. His unique philosophy is explained in detail on his website. Visitors to the site can view Dr. Marshall's instructional videos, books, and Q&A files all free of charge. |
Dr. Mike Marshall (813) 783-1357 dr.mikemarshall@earthlink.net |
| 3 Rivers Athletic Development, LLC | Owned and operated by Frank Velasquez, the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator of the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3 Rivers Athletic Development is committed to educating coaches, parents, and athletes in the areas of athletic development and overall wellness. |
Frank Velasquez frankv@3riversathletic.com |
| Your Mental Game Coach | Many athletes only train to develop the physical skills associated with their sport. Your Mental Game Coach helps players develop the often neglected mental skills needed to reach their fullest potential. Programs are specifically designed to meet the needs of individual athletes or teams. |
Paul Derenzo (412) 496-1420 pderenzo@yourmentalgamecoach.com |
| Company | Description | Contact |
| Boathouse Sports | Boathouse Sports offers a line of quality apparel geared toward softball players. Softball coaches can choose from a variety of full zip jackets, pullover jackets, weathershirts, parkas, pants, GORE-TEX Apparel, travel suits, training gear & sweats, and uniforms. |
David J. Naple (412) 833-7345 (412) 303-2252 dnaple@boathouse.com |
| BWP Bats | Based in Brookville, PA, BWP Bats is a unique wooden bat manufacturer. A state of the art manufacturing process and strict attention to detail produce the highest quality maple and oak bats on the market. The company currently provides bats to 150 professionals. |
Mike Gregory (814) 590-4400 mike@bwphdws.com |
| The Glove Doctor | Founded in 1995, The Glove Doctor is a family owned Christian-based business specializing in repairing and replacing baseball and softball gloves. The company is an authorized dealer for Glovesmith, Mizuno, Nokona, Rawlings, and Miken. |
Mike Wilkinson (330) 550-1731 glovdocm@aol.com |
| DiamondSWING Hitting System | The DiamondSWING is a hitting device that trains players to strike the ball on the proper swingplane. The device provides immediate feedback to the hitter, helping to identify mechanical flaws in an efficient manner. The hitting system features three separate stations allowing three players to work at once. |
Jim Sams (412) 608-4200 jsams3@gmail.com |
| Nicotine Rage: A Guide to Quitting Chewing Tobacco | The average chewing tobacco addict will use one can of snuff per day, which is equal to about eighty cigarettes! If you want to quit chewing tobacco and need some help getting started, this book is for you. You may realize that quitting some things in your life are actually good for you. |
Jason Baca (author) (877) 376-4955 bobbyb@virtualbookworm.net |
| Tees-n-Tops | Located in historic downtown Vandergrift, PA, Tees-n-Tops specializes in custom imprinting. Popular items include team t-shirts, hats, jackets, and sweats as well as other promotional items such as pens, pencils, magnets, and key chains. In business since 1981, the company strives to provide customers with the right product at a fair price with service second to none. |
Todd Fusillo (724) 567-7310 teesntops@verizon.net |
| Company | Description | Contact |
| A.D. STARR | Founded in Pittsburgh in 1989, A.D. STARR is an established baseball & softball manufacturer that sells direct to leagues and organizations nationwide. Offers "one-stop-shopping" for baseballs, softballs, equipment, uniforms, field maintenance products, and apparel at low discount prices. |
Dave Kalla 1-800-487-2448 dave@adstarr.com |
| Sportsmans | A family owned business in Johnstown, PA, Sportsman's has been providing wholesale sport's clothing & equipment with personal service since 1948. Trusted by over one-thousand schools and organizations, the company also offers a full-scale equipment reconditioning service. |
Greg Heider 1-800-537-5318 heidergreg@aol.com |
| Wilson Sporting Goods | Wilson Sporting Goods offers a wide variety of baseball related merchandise. Products include: gloves, balls, helmets, bats, equipment bags, catcher's gear, uniforms, hitting nets, tees, and pitching machines. |
Tom Berl (724) 824-1312 (412) 334-2592 TOM.BERL@WILSON.COM |