Michigan Travel Baseball

2013 Tryout Schedule - 12U

NOTE TO PLAYERS: MTB recommends that you contact the team prior to the scheduled tryout. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change at any time. Informing a team of your interest allows them to contact you in case of any changes. Good luck!

To play in this age group, you must be 12 years old or younger on 4/30/2013

Adrian Dirtbags 12U
City/Area:Adrian / Lenawee County   
Contact:Wayne Heineman
517-662-9564
pitchingcoach1@yahoo.com
Team Info:1st year team. Head coach has 20+ years coaching at Blissfield High School.

Practice begins 1st weekend in March. No practice 1st week in April - schools are on Spring Break. This is family time!

Tournament play starts 1st weekend in May and ends 1st weekend in August. 9-10 tournaments.

Will also attempt to schedule 1 game a week on T, W, or Th.

Our motto is "Play hard, be safe, have fun, get dirty!" If all these are taken care of, development and winning will take care of themselves.
Tryout Notes:Need 1-2 players. There is a player fee. ($450). If more information is desired contact the Wayne.

Ann Arbor A's Green 12U
City/Area:Ann Arbor League:KVBSA
Contact:Mark Foster
734-904-4246
mark.foster@cw-advisors.com
Team Info:Both 12U A's teams will participate in the KVBSA league and play in 4 - 6 tournaments.

The A's offer an off season workout/training program that will begin in January, 2013.
Tryout Notes:Looking for 1 or 2 players

Great Lake Cyclones Baseball Club 12U
City/Area:Genesse County / Flint / Carman Ainsworth   
Contact:Jason Young
(810) 869-4129
jas_young@hotmail.com
Team Info:Brand New organization that will play in the GFBL. We will play out games at the American legion as well as 4-5 tournaments.

We have great coaching as well as organization with experience and talent on all teams.

We are an affordable family organization that prides itself on hard work and dedication for coaches, players and parents!
Player Needs:As of 10/2/2012, team reports they need 4 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

LCB Legends Black 12U
City/Area:Commerce Twp League:KVBSA
Contact:jgregart@att.net
Team Info:Team is headed to Cooperstown this summer.

We will compete in the KVBSA advanced division. We have off season workouts and bring in professional instruction.

Looking for the right player/ family match to fit a great core of existing players and families.
Player Needs:As of 11/1/2012, team reports they need 1 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

Livonia City Thunder 12U
City/Area:Western Wayne and Oakland Counties   
Contact:Greg Wendt
248-613-9543
gmwendt@sbcglobal.net
Team Info:Successful Thunder program has expanded to 12U for 2013 season. We will play 6-7 highly competitive local tournaments from April-July including Cooperstown.

Indoor off-season training. Coaching staff comprised of former Divison 1 college players with extensive youth coaching experience.
Tryout Notes:Looking for higher level players from any communities to complete roster (no residency restrictions).
Contact Coach Wendt for more information, or individual tryout.

Marine City Maniax 12U
City/Area:Marine City / St. Clair and surrounding areas League:MABF
Contact:Ryan Felax
Evening: (810) 765-5125
Daytime: (810) 841-2925
ryanfelax@gmail.com
Team Info:Very solid team looking for players at all positions. Coach is NOT a dad or relation of any player on the team, so the best players stay.

Playing in MABF, Finished 19-1 in the B division this year and plan on moving up to the A next year.

3 Local Tournaments plus going to Cooperstown.
Player Needs:As of 7/25/2012, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

Michigan Blue Jays Black 12U
City/Area:Ypsilanti League:KVBSA
Contact:Jim Stead
(734) 730-5440
jrs@unimerco.com
Team Info:Michigan Bluejays is an organization dedicated to developing players who seeks a more competitive and serious baseball experience.

The Team will play in KVBSA and compete in 6 to 7 weekend tournaments will be a fantastic experience for the players.

Indoor practice in our 25,000 sq ft facility is on-going and the team will play a 40 – 50 game schedule (including tournaments) starting in April and playing through July.
Tryout Notes:Currently looking to fill two final spots to complete the roster. If you would like to set up a private tryout or would like to request more information, please contact Coach Stead.

Michigan Bulls AAA 12U
City/Area:Southeast Michigan League:KVBSA
Contact:Chris Thune
248-728-9506
cthune@teksystems.com
ean Gallagher
248-427-1819
Team Info:The Michigan Bulls is a top quality organization with indoor facilities and some of the best baseball instructors in SE Michigan.

The 12u Michigan Bulls will be playing in the KVBSA and will also play in 6 tournaments throughout the year.

The 12u Michigan Bulls will be going to Cooperstown in July to play at the All-Star Village.
Tryout Notes:Team is looking for a couple of more players.
The Bulls practice at 6:00 pm on Mondays and Fridays and you are welcome to stop by at those times to tryout.

North Macomb Reds 12U
City/Area:Washington Township / Macomb County League:MABF
Contact:Joe Kulczycki
jkulc@comcast.net
Team Info:We will play in the MABF A Division and compete in several competitive tournaments, including Cooperstown

Our practice and home fields are in Washington Township.
Player Needs:As of 8/8/2012, team reports they need 1 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

Oakland Diamondbacks 12U
City/Area:Oakland County League:NOBF
Contact:Dan Comeau
586-909-3686
Dancomeau@comcast.net
Team Info:We are looking to upgrade our rosters to ensure all teams remain competitive for the 2013 season and beyond.

Looking for players and parents that will commit to supporting and helping each team improve and to compete at a high level in both League and Tournament Play.
Tryout Notes:We are looking to fill 2 more spots. Individual tryouts can be setup by contacting Coach Dan Comeau.

Oakland Grizzlies 12U
City/Area:Oakland County   
Contact:Rob McClellan
248-318-9442
bigmac16@comcast.net
Team Info:We are a tournament only team. We were formerly associated with the Clarkston Riverdawgs Organization, but left to become an independent and tournament only team this year.

Over the past three years we have been very competetive in USSSA tournaments and the NOBF. This team finished first or second in the NOBF the last three years.

Our short term goal is to play a competetive schedule against the top teams.

The long term goal is to develop our players into good young men and baseball players who respect the game and their opponents.
Player Needs:As of 4/30/2013, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.

Oakland Reds 12U
City/Area:Farmington Hills / Commerce Twp League:KVBSA
Contact:Daniel Smith
dksmith4367@sbcglobal.net
Tryout Notes:Oakland Reds Baseball Club located in Farmington Hills is seeking players to fill remaining spots on our 2013 roster. We have our own 15,000 sqft indoor facility and professional instruction provided.
Team is seeking 1 player to fill remaining spot on 2013 Black (AAA) Team. Please visit our website for additional information and to request a tryout

Prime Time Sports Academy Vipers 12U
City/Area:Vicksburg/Portage/Kalamazoo   
Contact:David Tultz
269-277-1830 call or text
dtultz@comcast.net
Team Info:We are a fun and hard working team. Team swim parties, etc. Building skills, muscles, relationships and self-esteem. BPA, U12 Bracket

6 Tournaments and Double Header League is likely schedule. Kalamazoo/Galesburg/Battle Creek and Marshall Tournaments primarily. Will end the season near the end of June or beginning of July.

Two practices each week in Vicksburg area Tue: 6-8 pm, Batting/Pitching practice at the batting cages of Prime Time Sports Academy. Thu: 6-8 pm, Pitching/Fielding/Strategy practice at area Gym
Tryout Notes:As of Jan 15th, we have a 9 player roster and are looking for two more who love to play baseball, are committed to learning and giving their personal best and can smile and laugh.
Indoor Tryouts are readily available.

Primetime Sports Travel Baseball 12U
City/Area:Kalamazoo area   
Contact:Brant Vallier
269-760-9783
Dave
269-277-1830
Team Info:Affiliated with Primetime Sports Academy at 158 North Kalamazoo Ave, Vicksburg.
Tryout Notes:Both teams are still looking for a couple ball players who want to work hard and get better fundamentally. If interested in trying out please call Brant or Dave.

STARZ Baseball 12U
City/Area:West Michigan   
Contact:Phil Klocke
616-319-1231
philk@starztrainingcenter.com
Team Info:This team will play weekend tournaments throughout the West MI. area and plans on competing hard and having some fun.

We will practice at the STARZ indoor training facility all winter long to be ready to play in April. Coached by a paid coach NOT a players parent.
Tryout Notes:Currently looking for competitive players for our 2013 team.
If interested in a personal try out please call us at: 616-319-1231 or email us at: info@starztrainingcenter.com.

Sterling Heights Nationals 12U
City/Area:Sterling Heights / Macomb County League:MABF
Contact:John Cornwell
313-570-0300
johncornwell68@gmail.com
Team Info:This team is re-tooling for the 2013 MABF season and its subsequent trip to Cooperstown. The Nationals went undefeated to win the 2012 Northville Early Bird Tournament.

The coaching staff emphasizes fundamentals, hustle on the field and playing the game with passion. Our goal is to prepare all of our young men to make their high school baseball teams.

The Nationals practice year round, play 3-4 tournaments per year and provide experienced high school and federation baseball coaches.
Player Needs:As of 7/16/2012, team reports they need 2 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:Attendance at two of the team’s three upcoming tryouts is mandatory
Hard hitting middle infielders, pitchers and catchers are needed.
Visit our website for tryout schedule.

Stoney Creek Baseball Club 12U
City/Area:Rochester League:NOBF
Contact:John Chermside
(734) 233-4825
john.chermside@honeywell.com
Team Info:Stoney Creek Baseball is based in Rochester and has a tradition of talented players but just as important, great Families for our Team.

In the 2013 season we will be continue our philosophies of extensive professional training and development, while playing baseball in a competitive, but also a fun family environment.

We will play in the upper division of the NOBF league, in addition to 4-5 team tournaments including a trip to Cooperstown (or the Ripken Experience).

Please see our website for more information.
Tryout Notes:Looking at adding players to our established returning roster for the 2013 Season. If you are interested in a Tryout for this Team or for more information, please contact Coach John Chermside.

Titans Baseball 12U
City/Area:Berkley/Southfield/Beverly Hills/Bingham Farms/Franklin   
Contact:Todd Turner
todd@t2baseball.com
Team Info:The Titans are a tournament-based team.

The primary objective of the Titans program is to prepare young players for the high school level.

The competition for a high school roster spot is intense and our goal is to see each player in our program in a high school uniform.
Tryout Notes:We are looking for 1 player (maybe 2) to add to our 12U team.

Troy Titans 12U
City/Area:Troy League:NOBF
Contact:Mark Potesta
248-840-4088
mpotesta4@aol.com
Team Info:The Titans will play in NOBF league games and 4 competitive tournaments. The team is also participating in a week-long tournament at Cooperstown Dreams Park.

The experienced coaching utilizes winter indoor training along with professional baseball trainers to maximize player development

The Titans combine teamwork and a competitive spirit with a fun-filled baseball atmosphere.
Tryout Notes:Looking for one skilled player for a 2013 competitive season. Private tryouts will be arranged to find the right player to add to the established team.

Vengeance Baseball Club 12U
City/Area:Chesterfield League:MABF
Contact:Rob Stevenson
586-948-HITZ
rob@teamvengeance.net
Team Info:Team Vengeance is home to 2 of the areas best training centers.

Our state of the art facility in Chesterfield allows us to train and practice for the upcoming season in a game-like environment with our full indoor infield.

We will also have access to our Sterling Heights location which is home to 7 batting and pitching cages.

One huge benefit of playing with Team Vengeance is that we train out of our own facility.

All our players will have discounted additional access outside their team training, such as batting cage rental, private lessons, speed and agility, etc.
Player Needs:As of 7/14/2012, team reports they need players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:Scheduling individual workouts to complete their 2013 roster. Contact Rob to schedule a workout.

Waterford Angels 12U
City/Area:The Waterford Angels are an established team in the NOBF (North Oakland Baseball Federation) and will also be entering 4 or more tournaments. League:NOBF
Contact:Tom James
(248) 563-1513
waterfordangels@yahoo.com
Team Info:We will be playing in an indoor winter league, and indoor training throughout the winter. We are looking for dedicated players and families.
Player Needs:As of 7/14/2012, team reports they need 2 players to complete their roster. Contact the team for more information.
Tryout Notes:We will be looking to add 1 to 2 players for the upcoming 2012 indoor season, and the 2013 season.

West Michigan Black Sox 12U
City/Area:Kalamazoo   
Contact:Jim McCarthy
269-870-7605
westmiblacksox@aol.com
Team Info:Our mission is to teach our players to have confidence, knowledge of the game and the skills to play like a champion.

The team will compete in the following tournament schedule including the 12U Cooperstown tournament the week of July 26th.

USSSA West Michigan Classic (April 27th), BPA Battle Creek Blast (May 4th), USSSA Great Lakes AA Challenge (May 18th), BPA West Michigan Classic (May 31st), USSSA Lakeside Challenge (June 8th)

USSSA AA State Tournament (June 21st), BPA State Tournament (June 28th), and BPA World Series (July 17th)

Additionally, the team will compete in a double header league in May and June (Tuesday or Thursday nights).

Program includes off-season indoor training. Professional trainers are available (optional).

Team practices will be held in the Kalamazoo Area.
Tryout Notes:We have a solid roster of 10 players and we are looking to add one quality pitcher to compliment the roster.
Please contact Jim McCarthy at Westmiblacksox@aol.com to schedule a tryout.
Player could join for Cooperstown tournament or join the team permanently.