Baseball Instructional Showcase Camp

CONGRATULATIONS CYCLONES ON CAPTURING THE 2007 TRIPLE CROWN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE 2006 & 2007 ECTB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

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THE 3 TIME NATIONAL CHAMPION ALL AMERICAN CYCLONE EAST COAST REGIONAL BASEBALL TEAM IS BASED OUT OF CHESTER, NJ.

CYCLONE ROSTERED PLAYERS ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A PROGRAM THAT EMPHASIZES DEVELOPMENT AND EXPOSURE. THIS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PROGRAM FEATURES, GREAT PROFESSIONAL COACHING AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE.

THE CYCLONES ARE DESIGNED TO ACCELERATE EACH PLAYER'S DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING HIGH LEVEL, PASSIONATE AND CREATIVE TRAINING.

THE CYCLONES SEEK THE BEST COMPETITION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM BEFORE COLLEGE RECRUITERS AND PRO SCOUTS.

CYCLONES ENSURE PLENTY OF PLAYING TIME FOR EACH PLAYER BY KEEPING IT'S ROSTER TO A LOW, MANAGEABLE AMOUNT OF PLAYERS.

FOLLOWING THE HIGH SCHOOL SEASON, A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SUMMER AND FALL SCHEDULE WILL INCLUDE HIGH PROFILE NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SHOWCASE EVENTS INCLUDING:

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SUMMER TOURNAMENTS:

-JUNE 21/22:PERFECT GAME MID ATLANTIC QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT, SALSBURY, MD.
JUNE 27 THRU 30 BLUE CHIP GREAT AMERICAN CLASSIC TOURNAMENT, S. I. NY.
-JULY 21 THRU 26: THE 15U PERFECT GAME WWBA TOURNAMENT, EAST COBB, GA.
AUGUST 1 THRU 3 ECTB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT, ALLENSTOWN,PA.
-AUGUST 8 THRU 10 BPA WORLD SERIES TOURNAMENT, BOWIE, MD.
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FALL TOURNAMENTS:

-OCTOBER 10 thru 13: THE 15U PERFECT GAME WWBA UNDERCLASS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT, TERRY PARK, FORT MYERS, FLA.
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GO YARD INSTRUCTIONAL SHOWCASE CAMPS:

-THE 15U-18U GO YARD NJ STATE INSTRUCTIONAL SHOWCASE CAMP, WATERFRONT PARK, TRENTON, NJ.
-THE 15U-18U GO YARD MA STATE INSTRUCTIONAL SHOWCASE CAMP, HOLY CROSS UNIVERSITY, WORCESTER, MA.

YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS THE COMPETITION YOU FACE.

CYCLONES WIN THE 2007 TRIPLE CROWN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
THE ALL AMERICAN CYCLONES CAPTURE THE TRTPLE CROWN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN MYRTLE BEACH, SC. THE CYCLONES FLEXED THEIR MUSCLES THROUGHOUT THE TOURNAMENT GOING 7 - 0 AGAINST GREAT COMPETITION FROM MD., TX., VA., NC., MISSOURI, & OHIO.

THE CYCLONES VAUNTED PITCHING AND DEFENSE WERE SPECTACULAR.

CONGRATS CYCLONES!

"Ain't hard to be a ballplayer, when you're a ballplayer"- Honus Wagner

CYCLONES WIN THE 2007 ECTB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN READING, PA.
CONGRATULATIONS CYCLONES ON DEFENDING YOUR ECTB NATIONAL CROWN. THE CYCLONES SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED THEIR 2006 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WITH WINNING THIS YEAR'S 2007 NATIONAL 14U CHAMPIONSHIP IN READING, PA.

GREAT PITCHING, DEFENSE AND EXPLOSIVE HITTING LED THE WAY FOR THE "BACK TO BACK" TRIPLE CROWN AND ECTB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

CYCLONES HAD A 6 - 1 TOURNAMENT RECORD AGAINST SOME GREAT COMPETITION.

CYCLONES WIN THE 2006 ECTB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, ALLENTOWN, PA.

All American Cyclone Achievements/Awards:

-BASEBALL HEAVEN LABOR DAY TOURNAMENT,LONG ISLAND, CHAMPIONS 2007
-ECTB NATIONALS TOURNAMENT, READING, PA., CHAMPIONS, 2007
-TRIPLE CROWN NATIONALS TOURNAMENT, MYRTLE BEACH, SC. CHAMPIONS, 2007
-TRIPLE CROWN MYRTLE BEACH TUNE UP TOURNAMENT, NORTH BRANFORD, CT.
2ND PLACE, 2007
-RIPKEN MID SUMMER CLASSIC TOURNAMNENT, ABERDEEN, MD., CHAMPIONS 2007
-TRIPLE CROWN JULY 4TH PARSIPPANY TOURNAMENT, CHAMPIONS, 2007
-GO YARD SPRING LEAGUE UNDEFEATED CHAMPIONS, ALL DIVISIONS, 2007
-GO YARD BIG WEST DIVISION SPRING LEAGUE UNDEFEATED CHAMPIONS, 2007
-ECTB MEMORIAL DAY TOURNAMENT, NEWBURGH, NY., CHAMPIONS, 2007
-ECTB MOTHER'S DAY TOURNAMENT, ALLENTOWN, PA., CHAMPIONS, 2007
-ECTB PORK IN THE PARK REGIONAL NIT TOURNAMENT, SALISBURY, MD., CHAMPIONS 2007
-ECTB HARDBALL BRAWL 15U TOURNAMENT, ALLENTOWN, PA., CHAMPIONS, 2007
-ESPN/AAU COLD BLAST TOURNAMENT,RUTHER GLEN, VA., CHAMPIONS,2007
-IBC WINTER NATIONALS TOURNAMENT,CLEARWATER,FLA., 2ND PLACE, 2007
-ECTB NORTHEAST FALL LEAGUE UNDEFEATED CHAMPIONS, 2006
-PATRIOTS DAY RIPKEN TOURNAMENT, ABERDEEN, MD., CHAMPIONS, 2006
-ECTB NATIONAL TOURNAMENT,ALLENTOWN, PA., CHAMPIONS, 2006
-RIPKEN EXPERIENCE, OCEAN BREEZE TOURNAMENT, MYRTLE BEACH, SC., CHAMPIONS, 2006
-TRIPLE CROWN MYRTLE BEACH TUNE UP TOURNAMENT, NORTH BRANFORD, CT., CHAMPIONS, 2006
-ECTB CONNECTICUT TITAN SUMMER INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS, 2006
-TRIPLE CROWN JULY 4TH PARSIPPANY TOURNAMENT, CHAMPIONS, 2006
-NATIONAL DIVISION ECTB NORTHEAST SPRING LEAGUE UNDEFEATED CHAMPIONS, 2006
-AAU NEW JERSEY STATE TOURNAMENT, BRONZE MEDAL
-STEAMTOWN CLASSIC TOURNAMENT, SCRANTON, PA., CHAMPIONS, 2006
-HAMILTON MEMORIAL DAY TOURNAMENT, HAMILTON, NJ CHAMPIONS, 2006
-ECTB MOTHER'S DAY TOURNAMENT, READING, PA., CHAMPIONS, 2006
-RIPKEN ST. PATRICK'S DAY TOURNAMENT, ABERDEEN, MD., CHAMPIONS, 2006
-IBC WINTER NATIONALS TOURNAMENT, CLEARWATER, FLA., 4TH PLACE, 2006
-RIPKEN SLUGFEST TOURNAMENT, ABERDEEN, MD., 3RD PLACE, 2005
-COOPERSTOWN DREAMSPARK NATC TOURNAMENT, 27TH OUT OF 80 TEAMS, 2005
-CERBO SUMMER CHAMPIONS, 2005
-ECTB NATIONALS, ALLENTOWN, PA., 6TH PLACE, 2006
-NJPTB WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS, 2005 (CYCLONE/CLIPPERS)
-TRIPLE CROWN JULY 4TH CLASSIC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS, 2005
-USSSA NEW JERSEY STATE TOURNAMENT, 3RD PLACE, 2005
-MEMORIAL DAY BEACH BLAST TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS, 2005
-SPORTS AT THE BEACH EASTER TOURNAMENT, DE., CHAMPIONS 2005
-MONTGOMERY VILLAGE TOURNAMENT, MD., 2ND PLACE, 2005
-IBC ADDIDAS CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT, CLEARWATER, FLA.,2ND PLACE, 2004
-CERBO BRIDGEWATER BLAST, 2ND PLACE, 2004
-RIPKEN SLUGFEST TOURNAMENT, ABERDEEN, MD., CHAMPIONS, 2004
-USSSA STATE TOURNAMENT, CHAMPIONS, 2004
-USSSA LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, 2004
-USSSA LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, 2004
-SPORTS AT THE BEACH SPRING BEACH CLASSIC, 2ND PLACE, 2003
-MONTGOMERY VILLAGE TOURNAMENT, MD., 2ND PLACE, 2003
-CERBO BRIDGEWATER BLAST 2ND PLACE, 2003
-MARLBORO TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS, 2003
-COOPERSTOWN ALL STAR VILLAGE (PLAYING UP) 2ND PLACE, 2003
-PENNRIDGE TOURNAMENT, PENNRIDGE, PA., CHAMPIONS, 2003
-DIAMOND X LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, 2003
-CERBO LEAGUE CHAMPIONS, 2003

The All American Cyclone Program is dedicated to bringing youth baseball players the best and latest training, the finest competition available on the field, and to help build good character off the field.

This successful program is due to integrity, commitment, and hard work. The Cyclone coaching staff has a passion for what they do and the player's interests always come first.

No win is worth our reputation. The Cyclone staff earns trust and respect, and always goes beyond the level of effort expected. This philosophy has brought much success and respect from players, parents, competitors and other coaches.
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The "Little" Cyclones(LIFETIME RECORD: 67 - 15)

The 2006 13U Cyclone Overall Record was: 94 - 7
The 2007 14U Cyclone Overall Record to Date is: 86 - 10 - 1
The "Older" Cyclones LIFETIME RECORD: 354 - 48 - 1)

WINNERS TRAIN - LOSERS COMPLAIN

Cyclone Curveball Hitting Tip
Hitting Tip: An effective way to quickly differentiate between a fastball and a breaking pitch is to focus on the plain of the ball off the hand of the pitcher. A curve ball will typically rise above the hand of the pitcher after release while a fastball will be in line with or below the pitcher release point. This can be effectively practiced by focusing on the release point of the pitcher. Curve balls will rise above the release point (hand) while fastballs will not.

Oh, and did I mention LOAD AND STAY BACK!!

Mental ABC's of Pitching
SOME POINTERS FROM THE Book "The Mental ABC's Of Pitching," by H.A. Dorfman
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* Be open to learning.
* Realize that what might have worked at one level might not at a higher level.
* Give a newly acquired approach a fair amount of time to "kick in."
* Understand that learning implies CHANGE, and that change is not immediately "comfortable."
* Learn about SOLUTIONS, rather than dwelling on the problem.
* Understand that in order to find out how to do something well, a good learner takes RISKS, rather than being fearful of doing something poorly.

THE ABOVE (POINTERS)can be applied for any baseball position and in life!!

Hitting- Broad & Fine Focus
"See the ball; hit the ball."
- Pete Rose
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Wise words from one of the game's best hitters.
But just how and what is the best way to actually "see the ball."

Some Thoughts:

Your eyes are your guidance system, therefore, seeing the ball is, by far, the most important aspect of hitting. A hitter's eye disipline is much more important than whether he has 20/20 vision or wears corrective lenses.

Fear, Anxiety, Tension lead to muscular tightness and poor breathing. Concentration is effected which means that the eyes may react to irrevelant cues.

"I gotta/I'm gonna syndrome or self talk while the player is in this state of tightness interferes with the message of the hitter's eyes.

Thinking is an internal function

Seeing is an external function

Hitting is a physical function

When a hitter tries to handle more than one function at a time, he is dividing his attention.

Good hitters have consistant eye patterns.

Where, when and the type of focus they have.

Type of focus is either Broad (hitter first looks at a wide area on the pitcher, example: his chest) or Fine (hitter then looks at the pitcher's release point)

Tip: Don't view the release point (fine focus area) too soon. A hitter can only maintain his focus for a short period of time before there is a break in concentration. Most of the time, a broad fucus can be held four to five seconds, while a fine focus for two or three seconds. Hitters who keep their broad or fine focus too long may find themselves distracted, and they will lose that sharp picture of the ball.

Hitters find there is a rhythm for their eyes that is just right for them, and that moving from broad to fine focus is more effective than just tuning right in to a fine focus.
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In summary:

Try to block everything out of your mind just prior to the pitch except concentrating on first your broad focus and then your fine focus. & Breathe!!!!!!

Good Luck Cyclones

Defensive Communication
While on defense:

Remember to- COMMUNICATE EARLY, OFTEN AND WITH ENTHUSIASM

WHAT DO COACHES LOOK FOR WHEN THEY COME TO A GAME

A: There are five skills coaches look for in players: running, fielding, throwing, hitting and hitting for power. Coaches also look for attitude, approach to the game, reaction to game situations, and reaction to success/failure. Just because you do or do not have all five skills listed above, that will not necessarily help or limit your opportunities at being recruited or drafted. It is very rare for players to be strong in all five skill areas. Natural talent and ability allow for some players to be stronger in certain areas over others. However, the other non-skill areas may be what makes or breaks a player when it comes to offers. Coaches want players with good attitudes and good reactions. No one is ever perfect and how a player reacts to mistakes is very important. Mistakes only escalate with bad reactions. If you swing and miss at a ball or strike out, a coach may look to see if you shake your head and walk away, mutter profanities, or if you take a deep breath and continue. The same is true with pre-game. Some coaches only stay for infield practice because that may be all it takes for them to decide if a prospect is worth pursuing. During pre-game, a player is guaranteed to get five or six balls hit to them in a ten-minute period, whereas that same player may go an entire game without getting a single ball hit to them. In ten minutes, a coach can see an entire team’s skills and attitudes.

When it comes to hitting, there are four things a coach specifically looks for: a ground out, a fly out, a strike out and a base hit. A ground out allows a coach to get your home to first time. A fly out shows heart and hustle (do you run the ball out every time or do you walk back to the dugout before the ball’s even caught). A strike out shows reaction to failure. Remember, everyone fails, but when it happens to you, do you argue with the umpire on the call, do you throw your bat, do you say profanities or do you keep your head up? Finally, a base hit shows how you run the bases and how you react to success. Coaches don’t want to see cockiness. It’s great when you get a hit, especially in a crucial situation, but remember to be happy, not cocky or conceited.

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