20092010 Season Guide

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• 12665 Corporate Dr.Parma, OH 44130www.aspiringat
  hletes.org216-265-8639

• 2009-2010 Season Guide

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Our Mission

• Aspiring Athletes was founded with the vision to
  provide baseball/softball players in Ohio with
  the education of baseball/softball and life
  skills necessary to achieve their athletic
  dreams. The passion for instruction and
  development of each and every player Aspiring
  Athletes works with, is unmatched. Aspiring
  Athletes programs look to expand and adapt to
  the everchanging game of baseball/softball to
  provide a second to none experience for the
  teams, players, and communities involved with our
  organization.

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2009-2010 Season

• Our Elite Club Travel Teams

• Please view each teams respective brochure to
  see which program is the best fit for you!

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The Aspiring Athletes Difference

• Our Baseball/Softball programs are built around
  the idea that your abilities define your career
  and baseball opportunities that may present
  themselves down the road. We feel that high
  school and college coaches are in search of
  players who have sound fundamentals and proper
  arm, foot, and bat speed to play at their
  respective levels. These skills and fundamentals
  are achieved through instruction which we provide
  to all age levels. Regardless as to the ability
  of the player we can guarantee to develop the
  athletes sense of Responsibility Accountability
  and Character. The tools we teach arent just
  baseball/softball tools, but life skills as well.
  Lastly, we will prepare players to not just play
  in college but to be successful student athletes
  at the college level, and beyond.

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Westside

• The Ohio Orioles have been in existence since
  2004, which is when they fielded their very first
  team. In just a few short years the Orioles have
  grown from one team to over twelve teams going in
  to the 2008-2009 Season. Their success is in the
  professional staff and the emphasis on dedication
  to player development within the program. The
  Orioles are based out of the Westside of the
  Greater Cleveland area. To view more information
  on this program click on the brochure!

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Eastside

• Spreading the mission even further the Great
  Lakes Giants program began in 2008 when they
  fielded their very first team. The Giants follow
  the same program and expectations as the Orioles.
  We expect a large increase in the participants
  for the Giants program this year. There is
  nothing like the Giants program offered to
  aspiring baseball players on the Eastside. Teams
  that play for the Giants are based out of the
  Eastside of the Greater Cleveland area. For more
  information on the Giants baseball program click
  on the brochure!

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softball

• Aspiring Athletes will begin their softball
  program for the first time in the 2009-2010
  season! After noticing a lack of options in the
  market for aspiring softball players, we are
  creating a truly unique approach to the college
  recruiting process. Our innovative development
  program will truly take your skills to the next
  level in order to achieve college level play. We
  will be implementing the same principles behind
  the softball program that has made our baseball
  programs so successful. Please view the brochure
  for further details.

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Fall 2009

• Aspiring Athletes will be running two separate
  fall leagues in the Fall of 2009. This league is
  for players who are looking for more than the
  usual fall ball players will be instructed by
  past and current professionals to continue
  improvement in all the crucial areas of
  baseball/softball in the off-season. There are
  two separate locations where we will be hosting
  these leagues so pick the one most convenient for
  you!Contact information and registration is
  included within the brochures.

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TPF

• The Prospect Finder helps college-bound athletes
  and parents get their athlete prepared for
  college by providing them a central location to
  gather and learn about the recruiting process as
  well as the provide video and data which college
  coaches can learn about your athlete. Every
  athlete apart of our program gets a professional
  evaluation as well as a video on the website.
  College coaches from all over are then invited to
  view the footage online to insure maximum
  exposure.
• Please visit the website at www.theprospectfinder.
  org to see how it all works!

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2008-09 Season Press Release

• Orioles 18u Black take Championship at 2009 Cocoa
  Beach Expo!  February 09
• The 18u Orioles Black team were powered by the
  heavy bats posting over 40 runs and 40 hits over
  the weekend helping them to win the 18u Division
  in the CocoaExpo tournament in Cocoa Beach
  Florida with a perfect record in the process.
• Very good pitching and defense also chipped in to
  help post a perfect tournament record and an
  Orioles first down in Cocoa Beach after reaching
  the championship game 3 straight years without
  returning home with the big prize.
• Ohio Orioles 12u Black Runner-up in Bring the
  Heat Tournament! April 09
• The Ohio Orioles 12u Black Club Travel Team made
  it to the Championship game last weekend (April
  17-19) in the Bring the Heat Tournament.  Head
  Coach Mark Goehler said, " It was a great overall
  team effort.  The boys played smart and
  hard-nosed baseball, and I couldn't be more proud
  of them."  This is a great start to their summer
  season and the Ohio Orioles Organization could
  not be happier.  Congratulations to the Orioles
  12u Black!
• The Ohio Blue Jays 16u Team starts the season off
  with a bang!  June 09
• We are very proud of the Ohio Blue Jays 16u team
  for their successful beginning to their 2009
  season.  They have started off with a 3-0 record
  this weekend in the SSBL.  Coach Steve said this
  of the Blue Jays success, "I'm very excited to
  get our season off to a great start!  Hopefully
  we can keep this momentum going and win many more
  games.
• Ohio Orioles 16u Black Wins Diamond Stars
  Classic! June 09
• The Orioles 16u Black had a big weekend in
  winning the very competitive Diamond Stars
  Classic Tournament.  16u Black went 4-0 on the
  weekend including a 9-0 victory over PBSA in the
  Championship game.  Pitching and Defense were
  phenomenal allowing only 4 earned runs over the
  four games.  Johnnie Wilcox (Norwalk) allowed
  only one earned run and five hits over 12 innings
  pitched and Mason Halter (St. Ignatius) threw 6
  scoreless innings to name two of the many
  outstanding individual performances during the
  weekend. Congratulations Ohio Orioles 16u Black!
• Aspiring Athletes opens a branch in Detroit,MI!!
  July 09
• Aspiring Athletes is excited to announce that
  Detroit, Michigan will house a division of
  Aspiring Athletes in the fall of 2009.Aspiring
  Athletes will be administration for such programs
  as College prospect showcases, travel club
  teams, and youth and high school tournaments.
  When ask why Detroit as a location, President DJ
  Santiago says, "We have done some work out there
  before and we have had more of a demand for our
  programs. Furthermore, we have met some great
  people in Detroit who believe in our vision and
  want to implement the Aspiring Athletes program
  in the Detroit area

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Testimonials from our clients

• Just wanted to let you know that Taylor found
  out yesterday he made the freshman baseball team
  at St Ignatius.  They started out with over 80
  kids trying out for the team.  Taylor is
  obviously thrilled and very proud to have made
  the team.  The training, advice, guidance, etc he
  has received in a relatively short time with the
  Orioles certainly helped him achieve this goal. 
  Thanks to you and your staff for all the hard
  work you put in with the players.  It is evident
  that you are dedicated to making them the best
  baseball players and young men they can be
• -Chris Wolf Father of Taylor Wolf of the Ohio
  Orioles 16u Grey 2008-2009 Season
• Thanks for your help (you and your staff) with
  Zach and all the players.  Having strong role
  models like yourself and your staff members is
  something they all need.  Thanks for the seminar
  on metal awareness as well.  We received great
  information which we'll put to use.
• -Tim Jones Father of Zach Jones of the Ohio
  Orioles 18u Gold 2008-2009 Season
• This is a great program you have for these boys
  that want really to play ball. The support you
  guys give us like this is awesome. I can't thank
  you enough
• -Shelly Grattan Mother of Paul Grattan of the
  Ohio Orioles 18u Orange 2008-2009 Season
• Great job on the winter sessions, your group is
  very professional and committed. We're looking
  forward to great summer also.
• -John Thutt Father of Mike Thutt of the Ohio
  Orioles 15u 2008-2009 Season
• It is refreshing to be part of an organization
  that truly cares about the kids.  I know Coach
  Thamann is expecting a lot out of Ryan this
  spring and felt that yourself and the Orioles
  organization will give him the best opportunity
  to succeed at both the HS level and beyond.
• -Rick Morris Father of Ryan Morris of the Ohio
  Orioles 18u Black 2008-2009 Season
• Just wanted to let you know that Anthony had a
  great season with the Strongsville Mustangs
  Freshman team. I attribute that to the training
  over the last two years that he has received from
  you and your organization. Never have I seen
  Anthony so excited to play baseball and he is
  really looking forward to the upcoming Orioles
  season.  Not only that, the friends he has made
  over the past year with this Orioles team is
  amazing.
• -Chris Maurer Mother of Anthony Maurer of the
  Ohio Orioles 15u Black 2007-2008 Season
• I was at all but one of the practice sessions
  this year and was again impressed with the
  Orioles winter program.  The effort placed into
  organizing the practices is obvious and I do
  believe my son has continued to grow as a player
  through the leadership provided by you and your
  coaching staff. David loves being part of the
  Orioles organization probably the best
  endorsement we could give.
• Jim Bodziony Father of David Bodziony of the Ohio
  Orioles 13u 2008-2009 Season

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Joining the Team

• A verbal commitment is needed as soon as possible
  and the following items are required
• Player Profile Sheet
• A fully completed Player/Parental Contract for
  2008-09 Season
• Financial Information completed
• Non-Refundable 250 Deposit Submitted to our
  offices in Parma, 12665 Corporate Dr. Parma, OH
  44130
• Copy of players Birth Certificate

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Contact Information

• Please contact the Aspiring Athletes office at
  216-216-1669 or e-mail President DJ Santiago
  dj.santiago_at_aspiringathletes.org for more
  information regarding our travel program.
• Aspiring Athletes
• 12665 Corporate Drive
• Parma, OH 44130