Arizona Baseball Coaches Association - Forum

Subject: Used batting cage for sale - by: Thomas Schubert

Thomas Schubert — Thu, 10 May 2012 06:58:35 +0100

Hello, we currently have a used batting cage for sale. Used, but in great condition. New wheels and decent net. $750.00 Come and pick 'er up.

Feel free to browse our website as well. www.copperstatesports.com for all your professional windscreen, netting, field maintenance, and aluminum fielding screen needs. Thank you. -Tom

Subject: Prescott Summer Tournements - by: John Irish

John Irish — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:56:44 +0100

Dear coaches,

Prescott Badger Baseball Club is hosting two tournements in Prescott this summer:

18 U Summer Bash- Friday - Sun June 1-3. $425 for 5 games.
16 U Futures Showcase - Fray - Sun June 22-24 $425 for 5 games,

Please see attachments for more details. Also let me know if three days is too many, I know with gas it can be an issue and we can work it where traveling teams only play 2 days. I am flexible and really want this to work for you and your families. It also helps the badger baseball program since the district does not fund our team. The money we raise in the summer really is what we use to pay for coming down for tournements in the season. So come up. Enjoy the cool weather, plus I will let you know where to get the best burritos and monster sandwiches in town.

Also if anyone does desire to come up during the week to play 2 we would love to have you. We will have an A B and C team this summer.

Subject: Wood Bat Fundraiser - by: Chris Rohman

Chris Rohman — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:01:30 +0100

Contact us to create a unique check-out code for your school or organization. This code will automatically track your sales. Your school or organization will receive a % of all sales when your unique code is entered at check-out and the buyer will receive a discount on their order.
Bats can be personalized with our FREE engraving service. School and club logos can be added too. Our Composite, Maple, and Ash bats can be ordered in 1/2 sizes and buyers have their choice of color(s).
For more information, please go to www.phoenixbats.com
We are local sales reps that can be contacted at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
for more information.

Subject: Preseason Bat Specials from Hock Sports til 2/17 - by: Ron Hock

Ron Hock — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:22:16 +0100

These are all 2012 Model BBCOR Bats-E-mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for INSTORE prices on bats marked "to low to advertise"
Louisville BB126 Omaha-$119.95
Louisville Exogrid-$229.95
Combat B3-$279.95
Easton S1 and X1-To low to advertise-
Easton S2 and X2-To low to advertise
Easton S3 and X3-To low to advertise
Rip It Prototype-To low to advertise
Marucci Black-To low to advertise
Demarini Voodoo-$239.95
Demarini F5-To low to advertise
Nike MC2-$239.95
Rawlings BBCA-$159.95
Rawlings Velo-To low to advertise
Rawlings BBMC Machine-To low to advertise
Prices above do not include shipping. I will accept a school PO faxed to us. Call toll free at 877-252-4459 between 830am and 6pm CST M-F to speak with me.
Ron Hock
Owner
Hock Sports
www.hocksports.com

Subject: Scrimmage Game - by: Michael A.Johnson

Michael A.Johnson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:13:02 +0100

Hello Coaches,
Skyline High School (Mesa) is looking to schedule a scrimmage game as soon as poosible. We are willing to travel or host. Please contact me as soon as possible: School Phone: 480-472-9616. Cell 480-628-0370
School email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . or personal email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Thanks,
Michael Johnson

Subject: Walden Grove High School - New! - by: Chris Laughland

Chris Laughland — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:01:15 +0100

Walden Grove High School is the brand new high school in Sahuarita (south Tucson). The school opened this fall starting with only freshmen and sophomores.

The baseball program is seeking an ENTIRE JV schedule this spring. The Red Wolves will play home games at the Kino Sports Complex located in Tucson. Road games are preferred this season and would be willing to travel as far as Phoenix to play.

Please contact the following people with any interest:

Athletic Director: Chris Murphy - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Head Coach: Chris Laughland - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone: 520-625-3502 (ext. 1800)

Subject: 2012 Arizona National Invitational - 2 Slots Open - by: RYan Dyer

RYan Dyer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:21:21 +0100

We have 2 slots available in the 2012 Arizona National Invitational sponsored by Cleats and Perfect game. The tournament will run the week of March 12-17. Team will play 4 pool play games Mon-Thursday and then match-up in a playoff format Friday and Saturday at ASU's Packard Stadium. Teams that are playing in the tournament are: Saguaro, Chaparral, Desert Mountain, Houston Christain, Redlands HS, Desert Ridge, Arcadia, Seton Catholic, Marcos De Niza, and Cactus Shadows. Contact Ryan Dyer @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 602-694-0976 for information.

We also have slots available in open division that consists of: Tolleson, Bradshaw Mt, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Houston HS, Central CO, Coronado, and Bowie HS.

Subject: Team Needed For Pre-Season Tournament - by: Nick Allen

Nick Allen — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:40:57 +0100

We are looking for 1 more team to join the Panther Invite in Tucson. Dates are February 29th-March 3rd. $400 + adozen baseballs for a 4 game guarantee. Contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested. Teams already committed are...
Amphitheater
Canyon del Oro
Flowing Wells
Pueblo
Palo Verde
Buena
Eastwood (El Paso)
Riverside (El Paso)
Americas (El Paso)
Prescott
Highland (Gilbert)

Subject: Baseball Fundraising - by: Jake Fossen

Jake Fossen — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Coaches-

It has been a pleasure to work with many of you and get to know you, your staffs, and your kids. Last year we helped raise Arizona Baseball over $200,000 for the teams.

If we haven't worked with you, and you want to do one fundraiser, do it right, and get back to baseball, give me a call or e-mail me.

Jake Fossen
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
602-502-2524

Best of Luck in the upcoming year!!

Subject: Need Two - Three Games - by: Kerry Kiyabu

Kerry Kiyabu — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:56:22 +0100

Waipahu High School from Waipahu, Hawaii will be in Arizona the week of March 12 -16, 2012 and is looking to play two to three games. Contact Kerry Kiyabu at 808-387-6010 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Our team is not a high calibre team but would like the opportunity to play some Arizona high schools. We have played Saguaro, Arcadia, Coronado, Notre Dame Prep, and Bradshaw Mountain in past trips to Arizona. UPDATE: We will be participating in the Saguaro High School Spring Tournament Open Division thanks to Ryan Dyer, coach of Saguaro High. Thank you coach Dyer.

Subject: Coaches Needed - by: Jeromie Spillman

Jeromie Spillman — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:14:45 +0100

I am currently looking for Head coaches at the Freshman/JV levels. I am at Maryvale High School. If you are interested please contact me ASAP. Jeromie Spillman 602-423-7777

Subject: Game On Germann March 10th, 12th-14th - by: Shawn Dukes

Shawn Dukes — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:52:05 +0100

Campo Verde will be hosting their 2nd Annual Game On Germann Spring Break Baseball Tournament. Campo Verde was just awarded the Rocky Mountain Region Field of the year. One of the top 8 fields in the Nation for 2011. We are looking for 4 more teams to participate. Tournament dates will be March 10th, 12th-14th. Four game Guaranee. Cost is $350.00. This is an AIA sactioned tournament. There will be a small gate fee for fans. You supply 2 game balls for each game. If you are interested you can contact Coach Shawn Dukes

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Subject: JV baseball coach needed at Arcadia High school - by: Ken Rudolph

Ken Rudolph — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:37:19 +0100

JV coach needed at Arcadia High School, those interested please contact Coach Ken Rudolph for all the particulars. Phone number at school is 480-484-6359 or cell 602-999-8282. Thanks

Subject: Early April Games Needed! - by: Tom O'Connell

Tom O'Connell — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:39:10 +0100

Catholic Central H. S. of Burlington, WI is still looking for contests in early April. We arrive April 6 and stay through April 10. We are a small school that has won 5 of the last 8 Wisconsin championships, but will be very young this year. We would be willing to play Varsity Reserve games if that is the only thing possible. We try to schedule our non-conference competition against larger Division 1 or AAAA schools, but that is not a necessity. Many larger schools may have extremely good varsity reserve squads that need playing time. We can help.

Any schools in the Phoenix or Tucson areas, or schools visiting the areas at that time that are looking for opponents, please contact:

Tom O'Connell
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Subject: Looking for Games March 24-28th - by: ryan tompkins

ryan tompkins — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:50:50 +0100

My name is Ryan Tompkins and I am a baseball coach at Clatskanie High Schoo (enrollment 300)l in Oregon. We will be travelling with a jv and a varsity team the week of March 24-28th. We would love to join a tournament or simply pickup games with anyone interested. We have a facility available to play games. Let me know if you are interested, Ryan Tompkins This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Subject: Looking for Games April 1 - April 6 - by: Ryan Schwertman

Ryan Schwertman — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:55:51 +0100

The Lakers Baseball Program from Prior Lake, MN is looking for three games in the Pheonix area the first week of April. We will be bringing down both our Varsity and Junior Varsity squads and are looking for games at each level. Please contact head coach Ryan Schwertman if interested.

Cell: 952-212-7283
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Subject: week of march 26th 2012 - by: joe gimbel

joe gimbel — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:59:48 +0100

The Columbine Rebels JV squad needs 4-5 games in the Phoenix area the last week of march
please contact Joe Gimbel at 303-887-3873 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Subject: Game/Scrimmage needed March 19-23 2012 - by: Bill Percy

Bill Percy — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:55:04 +0100

St. Mary's High School in Colorado Springs (3a school enrollment 350) is looking for one game and one scrimmage the week of March 19, 2012. We do have a facility to play on. Please contact Bill Percy 719-510-2497.

Subject: Pre-Season Tournament - by: mike masciangelo

mike masciangelo — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:39:20 +0100

Mesa High School is looking for a pre-season tournament that we can play in. Please email the coach Mike Masciangelo at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Subject: Games Wanted: April 6 - 10, 2012 - by: Tom O'Connell

Tom O'Connell — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:54:40 +0100

Catholic Central High School of Burlington, WI will be traveling to the Phoenix area for a spring trip from April 5 - 11, 2012. We would like to play 3 or 4 games while there. Catholic Central is a small (140) school which has won 5 of the last 8 Wisconsin state championships in its class.

Contact Coach Tom O'Connell
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414-704-5467

Subject: BEST OF THE WEST SPRING CLASSIC MARCH 17-21 - by: Eric Gardner

Eric Gardner — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:36:23 +0100

The 12th Annual Best of the West Baseball Tournament is expanding its field from 16 teams to 20 teams when we combined tournaments with the Spring Classic hosted by Seth Melton and Thunderbird. The new Best of the West Spring Classic March 17th-21st will be a 20 team tournament hosted at 5 sites and will include a home run derby and semifinal and championship games at Grand Canyon University. We currently have 16 teams committed (12 Arizona teams and 4 Oklahoma teams) and are looking to finalize the final 4 teams. The tournament is also sponsored by Universal Athletic which provides game balls, coaches polo’s, home run derby prizes, runners up and champions shirts. If you are interested and would like to get in the tournament please email or call Eric Gardner @ 602-694-4973 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Subject: Best of the West Baseball Tournament - by: Eric Gardner

Eric Gardner — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:34:00 +0100

Subject: Need a game in Arizona in early-March? - by: Marc A. Beasley

Marc A. Beasley — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:28:12 +0100

Need to fill your schedule? Going to be in Arizona and need games? Monarch Sports is looking for a high school (varsity) that needs a game in Arizona (East Valley) the first week of March 2012. An out-of-state school (student enrollment 350) will be in Arizona for five days at that time and would like two games and two workouts. Please contact me ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; @marcbeasley; 602.321.1369) if you are interested or need more information. I hope to hear from you.

Subject: 18th annual Greenway Festival March 26th - 30th - by: Matthew Denny

Matthew Denny — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:02:45 +0100

The 18th annual Greenway Festival will be held during the week of March 26th – 30th. The tournament this year will include teams from Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Oklahoma, and of course many quality Arizona teams as well. The tournament format is very flexible which will allow you to play as many or as little games as you wish. For any questions or concerns please contact Matt Denny. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Phone: 602.373.6934. Thanks.

Subject: Games needed March 19-21 2012 - by: Brady Barnes

Brady Barnes — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:32:26 +0100

We are looking for several games to play between March 19-21. We are from Hennessey, Oklahoma. 2A school.

May contact Brady Barnes at 405 623 2945.

Subject: Cowboy Up Tournament in Tucson Feb. 22-25 - by: Tony Gabusi

Tony Gabusi — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:40:27 +0100

4 game guarantee, $450 plus you bring gamers, must be NFHS stamped. Call Mark Chandler-520-250-6390 or Tony Gabusi 520-909-2128 for more details.

Subject: Sports Netting & Windscreen - by: Nets of America Inc.

Nets of America Inc. — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:12:51 +0100

Nets of America Inc. custom sports netting and windscreen.
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Subject: Spring tournament, March 5th -17th, 2012 - by: Ken Rudolph

Ken Rudolph — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:35:28 +0100

I am looking to host a spring tournament at Arcadia high school, Phoenix Az,(field of the year 2011), of 10 to 12 teams with a guarantee of three games plus finals during the weeks of March 5th through the 17th. Cost would be $500.00 per team that would include umpire fees. Games played on Sunday would be for out-of-state teams and there will be a gate fee or adjusted fee based on individual attendance for the games. Each team furnishes baseballs for the games. Contact Ken Rudolph, Arcadia Varsity coach at 602-999-8282 or email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for questions.

Subject: Spring 2012 - Games or Tournament Needed - by: Pat Wasson

Pat Wasson — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:11:44 +0100

March 19 - 23, 2012

Heritage Hall High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is looking for games or a tournament during this time. Please contact Coach Wasson at (405) 323-1730 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Subject: Spring 2012 - Games or Tournament Needed - by: Pat Wasson

Pat Wasson — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:42:09 +0100

Subject: Spring 2012 - Games Needed - by: Michael Babinec

Michael Babinec — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:36:20 +0100

Shaker Heights HS (OH) is interested in coming to Phoenix for its annual spring trip. We will be in the greater Phoenix area from March 24 - March 30, 2012, and are looking for games beginning on March 26. Potentially working with RussMatt Baseball and hoping to schedule games during this week. Please email back at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (216) 965-6990 with interest. Have a great summer.

Subject: Indoor Hitting Leagues - by: Fence Busters

Fence Busters — Tue, 24 May 2011 02:08:46 +0100

Fence Busters Indoor Batting Cages and Training is now holding indoor hitting leagues. Each 3-member team competes against other teams in a 7-inning slugfest. Great way to keep players swinging a bat during the summer. Games can be scheduled around EVCL games. For more information see our website at www.fencebustersaz.com or call 480-987-2878.

Subject: Indoor Batting Cages and Training - by: Fence Busters

Fence Busters — Tue, 24 May 2011 02:03:22 +0100

Fence Busters Indoor Batting Cages and Training Facility is located in the East Valley near Ellsworth Rd. and Pecos Rd. We offer cage rentals, baseball and softball camps, and private lessons. Our 14,000 square foot facility features 5 baseball batting tunnles, 3 fast pitch softball tunnels, a bull pen, and 4 hitting drill stations. Great place for individuals or teams. All of our baseball coaches are members of the AzBCA and have several years of experience coaching players of various talents and abilities. For more information, please visit our website at www.fencebustersaz.com or call us at 480-987-2878.