Last year, Spin Doctor Baseball experienced success as they took home hardware in most of their tournaments.

However, even more important than bringing home championships, player development is at a premium when playing with the Spin Doctors.

Former 11 year MLB player and Major League All Star, Steve Ontiveros, COACHES AND TRAINS all players in all aspects of the game.  He brings a wealth of knowledge having played for one of baseballs all time greatest manager in Tony LaRussa.  You will learn the intricacies of the game and advanced techniques that you will not learn from other club teams.  You can check Steve out on his website: www.spindoctor.us

Spin Doctor Baseball has its own training center that will allow you to become the best you can be.  6 batting cages with pitching machines, 4 clay pitching mounds and two fields will help you improve as an individual and as a team. There are limited spots for the fall 14U team as they are only taking on 2 new players.  The 13U team will have more roster spots available.

Tryouts will be held on Wednesday,

July 21 and 28 from 6:00 -7:30.

Tryouts will be held at Players Choice Academy located at:

7410 E. Sutton Dr.  Scottsdale, AZ.  85260

If you are still out of town and cannot make the dates and you would like to have an opportunity to try out, then respond to this email and someone will get in contact with you to arrange an alternate date.

Here is a link to Players Choice Academy location:

http://www.playerschoiceaz.com/location/

Mondays     4pm – 5pm       Ages 6 to 9
Session Dates:   Apr 5 – May 22nd    –   Cost $160 for all 8 weeks

Former University of Oklahoma Star, Stephanie Clark, will lead this class and help your child get on the right path for their baseball journey. Look for your child to learn all aspects of the game that his age group will experience. Stephanie attended the University of Oklahoma and studied Sports Science. She excelled in classes such as motor learning, kinesiology, exercise physiology and more. Steve Ontiveros, the founder of the Mighty Mites program, has worked exclusively with Stephanie to maintain the integrity of the skills that are being taught. She is, in fact, the only person that Steve would have the confidence and competence to run this class. Stephanie will utilize these skills and knowledge to help your child shine above the rest. She will implement drills that will challenge their eye/hand coordination, bi-lateral muscle movements and fundamental techniques that are essential for playing baseball. All of this is done in a fun and learning environment.

Learn the important aspects a young player should know:

• Fielding
• Hitting
• Throwing
• Base-running
• Baseball Specific Motor Skill Drills

Take advantage of this tremendous learning opportunity as you set your child’s path to baseball greatness.

Tuesdays     9am – 10am       Ages 3 to 5
Session Dates:   Mar 30th – May 16th    –   Cost $140 for all 8 weeks

Lead by Stephanie Clark, the Gold Glovers is a fun way to learn the fundamentals of baseball.

Beginners and Intermediates Welcome
This class is designed for children who are new or have been involved with t-ball already. Ages range from 3 to 5 years old. We will emphasize learning fundamentals and basic concepts of baseball in a fun-filled, structured environment. We will be introducing proper mechanics in throwing, hitting, fielding and baserunning. For the players who are at a more intermediate level we will challenge them in advancement in fielding, footwork, and hitting techniques. All players will take their positions in the field and learn to make plays and throw to correct bases. Improvements will be made in balance, agility, eye-hand coordination, flexibility, and strength.

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For more information on the Professional Baseball Training Steve Ontiveros provides, visit his site SpinDoctor.us.

Steve attended high school in Niles-Brandywine, Michigan and South Bend-St. Joseph’s, Indiana where he was the starting shortstop and the ace of the rotation at age 16.  With a 90-mph fastball and a perfected curveball, he was selected to play in the Indiana High School All-Star Game as a pitcher and third baseman.

During the summer, after his senior year, Steve attended an area-scouting combine held by the Cincinnati Reds.  He was so impressive that he was asked to attend a second camp, where he threw before all of the scouts.  It was during this performance that he impressed the head coach of the University of Michigan.  Steve signed a letter of intent that day to play baseball at Michigan.

Steve went on to study sports medicine at the University of Michigan.  It was here that he took pre-med courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, and Exercise Physiology.

Steve became the cornerstone of the pitching staff at the University of Michigan posting the most wins, strikeouts, ERA, innings pitched and appearances record.  In his first two years at the University of Michigan, his teams won two Big Ten titles and played in the College World Series.  During Steve’s junior year, he was the Oakland A’s first selection of the 1982 June Amateur Draft.

Steve’s professional career started during the summer of 1982 and endured until the end of the 2001 season.  He played for five Major League clubs: Oakland (six years), Philadelphia (three years), Anaheim (two years), and parts of two seasons with Seattle and Boston.

Career highlights:

• A sensational rookie campaign where he was eight of eight in save opportunities and posted a 1.93 ERA, good for second in the league.
• Being selected as American League Pitcher of the Month in June 1987, posting a 5-0 record and a 0.66 ERA. It was his first month as starting pitcher after 100 appearances in relief.
• A member of the 1988 Oakland World Series team that fell to the Dodger’s in four games.
• Being used as a pinch runner in pivotal games by manager Tony La Russa.
• Winning the American League ERA Title with a 2.65 ERA besting Roger Clemens (2.87).
• Being selected to the 1995 American League All-Star Game.
• Carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning, finishing with a one-hit shutout over the N.Y. Yankees.
• During his career, Steve was highly skilled in the Art of Pitching, mastering seven different pitches and was gifted with the ability to teach these pitches.
• Throughout Steve’s career, he has effectively utilized his skills in pitching, hitting, and fielding to become a valuable resource and mentor to the baseball community at large.

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Stephanie played for University of Oklahoma from 1995-1999 where she played under Patty Gasso as Gasso’s first recruit.  The Sooners won two Big 12 Conference Championships in 1996 and 1999.  All four years the Sooners qualified for Regional berths.

Although recruited as a catcher, Stephanie played a majority of her career in the outfield where she earned her starting position both junior and senior years.  She was called upon many times as the designated hitter in crucial situations her first two years.

Head Coach Patty Gasso states “Stephanie has one of the best swings that I have seen on an athlete.  She goes and hits more than anyone else!”

Stephanie attributes her success as an athlete to having a hard work ethic.  ”Success is not always measured in stats.  Success is measured in personal achievement.  I have never been the strongest or the fastest, but I believe that my work ethic is what keeps me a step ahead of the next player.  I have learned to be a great leader and my teammates respect me more for how hard I work and getting done when it counts!”  I am always striving to be the best and determined to become better with each day.”

Lesson Pricing: $45 per lesson or $200 for 5 Lesson Pack

Visit Stephanie’s website Improved Performance for more information on the training offered

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Marcus Jensen has fourteen years of professional baseball playing experience.  He was first drafted in the first round by the San Francisco Giants in 1990.  Marcus then played for seven Major League Baseball Teams: Giants, Tigers, Brewers, Cardinals, Twins, Red Sox, Rangers.

Marcus also was a member of the 2000 Olympic Gold Medal winning baseball team in Sydney, Australia.

Currently, Marcus is the hitting coach and interim manager in the Oakland A’s Minor League Organization.

Lesson Pricing: $45 per lesson or $200 for 5 Lesson Pack

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Sarah Held was a three year letter winner at Anoka High School, which was the largest high school in the state of Minnesota.  With a high school attendance of over 3,500 kids she was able to earn the Varsity Jersey her Freshman year.

Her sophmore year she helped lead her team to the Conference Title while earning the All Conference Title for herself.  She held a 17-5 record with 121 strikeouts to break the school record and an earned run average of 1.56.

In the off season she trained with a Big Ten All Conference University of Minnesota Hall of Fame Pitcher, Lynn Krueger.  During this time she mastered her fastball and change up while also working on her drop, rise and curve.

Pitching Lesson Pricing: $50 per lesson or $225 for 5 Lesson Pack

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Jerry Thaut comes from the State of Washington where as a high school coach he accumulated over a 70% winning percentage.  He was twice named Conference Coach of the Year and North Central Washington State Coach of the Year.  His high school team won the Big School State Championship in 1981 and Jerry was recently inducted into the Moses Lake High School Hall of Fame for his athletic and coaching achievements.

Jerry has also had outstanding success in summer baseball appearing in 3 Babe Ruth Baseball World Series, winning 2 National Championships and one 4th Place finish.  He has coached in two AAU World Series placing 3rd and 5th place, as well as winning a Cal Ripkin U10 State Championship.  It is to Jerry’s credit 14 of his players have signed professional contracts.

In 1998 Jerry was selected as the Head Coach for the Babe Ruth Baseball USA National team.  He has also been an Associate Scout for the Arizona Diamondbacks.Jerry has an extensive background in coaching baseball at all age levels

Lesson Pricing: $45 per lesson or $200 for 5 Lesson Pack

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Michael James Grace (born June 20, 1970 in Joliet, IL) is a former starting pitcher who played 11 professional seasons, 4 of which were at the Major League level for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Grace was a 10th round draft pick for the Phillies in 1991 and began his career in Class A Batavia (NY/Penn), where he went 4-3, 1.67 ERA.  An elbow injury in early 1992 almost ended his career, as he missed 2 full seasons after undergoing 4 surgical procedures.

Grace recovered and regained his earlier promising form in the 1995 season, going 15-6, 3.54 ERA for the class AA Reading Phillies.  He won the Reading pitcher of the year award while helping his team win the Eastern League Championship.  He made his Major League Debut that September, earning his first Major League win with a 1-0 victory over the LA Dodgers.

The 1996 season was bittersweet, as he started the year 6-0, only to have his All-Star bid fall short due to a sudden season ending shoulder injury on June 2nd.  He was 7-2, 3.45 ERA at the time of the injury, including a complete game shutout vs. defending World Champion Atlanta Braves (6-0) on May 12th.

Although he managed to rehabilitate from his shoulder set back to return to action ’97, injuries finally took their toll on the right handed pitcher and ended his Major League career after the ’99 season.  He went 16-16 with a 4.96 ERA over 4 seasons with the Phillies; a record that included 2 complete game shutouts.

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Selected in the 18th round by the Montreal Expos in 2004, Matt has played the role of starter and reliever pitcher.  He is a low ball pitcher yielding just four homeruns in 167.1 innings pitched in his career.  Matt posted a 2-2 record in six games (including 4 starts) with a 1.71 ERA to begin the 2006 season before being promoted to Vermont where he posted a 1.64 ERA in five games.

Lesson Pricing: $50 per lesson or $225 for 5 Lesson Pack