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HONORED BY VILLAGE
OF NEW LENOX
By Proclamation by Mayor Baldermann and
the Village Trustees, our organization was
officially honored for World Series achievements
on Monday, August 16, 2010.
9U LW Prospects
8 Championships
3 Runner-Ups
CABA World Series Champs
10U LW Prospects
9 Championships
3 Runner-Ups
CABA World Series Runner-Up (2nd straight yr)
HOTEL TEAM BLOCKS UNDERWAY
Please make sure you call-in reservations so your room is confirmed for
travel trips. Negotiated team blocks have been established.
ROCKFORD (LOVES PARK)
The deadline for reservations in the team block was extended through March 14th.
$99.95 includes hot breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express, Loves Park.
2011 SPONSORSHIPS
The off-season flies by! Please help us obtain sponsors for the 2011
season to help defray costs for our program and organizational growth.
DD PIG ROAST MEMORIAL BASH TICKETS
We'll be selling tickets for the May 29th big fest in exchange for a fat donation from
DD Pig Roasts! Thanks, Don!
ABOUT OUR BEAR CLAW!
Native Americans use symbols & designs to represent specific ideas or cultural expressions.
The bear is a powerful guardian; physical strength & leadership! The bear symbolizes sweetness of life and introspection. The bear claw was used to summon the power
of the animal. The bear tracks can signify strength and well being, leadership and authority.
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2010 Related Press:
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Coach Korbel talks Vision Article Chicago Tribune/TribLocal
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9U CABA World Series Champions Chicago Tribune/TribLocal
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10U World Series Runner-Up Chicago Tribune/TribLocal
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9U vs. Mississippi For Title Chicago Tribune/TribLocal
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9U Takes Caliendo Invitational Chicago Tribune/TribLocal
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10U Wins Skills Competition
at 2010 World Series! Chicago Tribune/TribLocal
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10U Northern IL Metro Champs Chicago Tribune/TribLocal
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4th Double Championship Article Chicago Tribune/TribLocal
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Durling named 9u Captain Chicago Tribune/TribLocal
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Tribute to Blackhawks & Knights Chicago Tribune/TribLocal
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USSSA TRIPLE SWEEP
Congratulations to 9U, 10U and 11U team for winning their USSSA championships in Rockford to open up the season!
The teams went 13-0 over the weekend, having 8 teams in the 11U bracket, 5 teams in 9U and 4 in 10U.
USSSA 9U N.I.T. (Joliet, IL)
All games at Inwood Park, 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL
Thurs., 4/7 5:30 p.m. vs. St. Joe's Red
11U @ Illinois Crush today
5:00 p.m. Pre-Game, 5:30 p.m. Game
Reed Elementary School, 14939 W 143rd St., Homer Glen, IL 60491
167th St to Cicero N to Fieldcrest Dr takes you into Fieldcrest Park subdivision.
Wednesday, April 6th 10U @ Illinois Sparks - Doubek
4:45 p.m. Pre-Game, 5:30 p.m. Game
Fieldcrest Park, 16301 Terry Lane, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Thank you for your awesome efforts for our December 4th gift drive for Children's Memorial! We donated nearly
1,500 gifts with just the power of one organization. Well done! The boys had a great time at the pizza party!
191 SOUTH Restaurant & Bar (708) 479-6873 191south.com
MVP Insurance Ed Hammar (708) 460-6183 Orland Park, IL
WGM Systems Heating & Comfort Cooling 815-464-4433 Frankfort, IL
PLEASE FREQUENT THESE SPONSORS AND THANK THEM!
2010 10U PROSPECTS NAMED #2 IN EASTERN USA REGION
When you play a strong schedule, traditional travel tournaments and go 72-12 with back-to-back
World Series with bona fide competition, consistent play; good things happen for UNSOLICITED recognition.
2009: World Series Runner-Up to Eastern Region USA #1 Cincy
2010: World Series Runner-Up to Southwest Region USA #3 Mac N Seitz
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2010 10U PROSPECTS NAMED TO NATIONAL TOP 25
More great news for LWP! Congratulations to the 2010 10U team for the unsolicited recognition they received from Travel Ball Select, who named
the team #25 on the national list. The Prospects were the only Illinois program featured in the top 25, and one of two midwest programs nationwide to be listed
with perennial powerhouses from Florida, Georgia, California, Texas and more. Coach Korbel gave credit to the team vision that has cast
a light on the organization with TribLocal.
THREE 2010 9U PROSPECTS CLAIM WORLD SERIES HONORS
2010 W/Series All-Tournament (Ryan Getz, Lincoln-Way Prospects)
2010 W/Series All-Tournament (Alex Helmin, Lincoln-Way Prospects)
2010 W/Series All-Tournament (Evan Weygandt, Lincoln-Way Prospects)
2010 CABA 9U World Series Champions (Team, Lincoln-Way Prospects)
FOUR 2010 10U PROSPECTS CLAIM WORLD SERIES HONORS
This is the essence of team work, and our program consistently provides this opportunity throughout
our organization. With over 350 players, 30 teams participating from around the country, and just five major awards and
nine All-Tournament spots, the 10U Lincoln-Way Prospects secured 4 of 15 honors plus the team "Around The Horn" from skills competition.
These individual achievements are only made possible due to the strength of teammates and learning:
2010 World Series Golden Glove (Brett Dawson, Lincoln-Way Prospects)
2010 W/Series Batting Champion (Jake Blount, Lincoln-Way Prospects)
2010 W/Series All-Tournament (Ryan Kaup, Lincoln-Way Prospects)
2010 W/Series All-Tournament (Michael Roat, Lincoln-Way Prospects)
2010 Skills Comp, Around The Horn Champ (Lincoln-Way Prospects)
2010 CABA 10U World Series Runner-Up (Team, Lincoln-Way Prospects)
TRUE, TRADITIONAL
TRAVEL BASEBALL PROGRAM! Beyond the field of play™
S/S = (Short Sleeve) L/S = (Long Sleeve Mock)
9U: Mon., 4/4
White Vest/Black Pants
Black Socks & Belt/Pinwheel Cap
Black S/S with Black L/S Mock
11U: Tue., 4/5
Black Jersey/White Pants
Black Socks & Belt/Black Cap
Black L/S Cold Gear Mock
10U: Wed., 4/6
Black Jersey/White Pants
Orange Socks & Belt/Pinwheel Cap
Black L/S Cold Gear Mock
9U: Thur., 4/7
Black Jersey/White Pants
Orange Socks & Belt/Black Cap
Black L/S Cold Gear Mock
11U: Fri., 4/8
Black Jersey/White Pants
Black Socks & Belt/Black Cap
Black L/S Cold Gear Mock
ALL: Sat., 4/9
White Vest/Black Pants
Orange Socks & Belt/Pinwheel Cap
Orange S/S with Black L/S Mock
ALL: Sun., 4/10
Black Jersey/White Pants
Black Socks & Belt/Pinwheel Cap
Black L/S Cold Gear Mock
LINCOLN-WAY PROSPECTS
INTERNAL COACHING PROGRAM Mentored by Coach Steve Korbel
Pre-req: First Aid/CPR with AED
Pre-req: Conduct Certification
Intro: Communication/Team work
Intro: Strength/Balance and Core
Intro: Conditioning/Speed
Intro: Inherent Risk (Ongoing)
Week 1: Hitting
Week 2: Hit and Run/Baserunning
Week 3: Defense
Week 4: Pitching
Week 5: Advanced Hitting
Week 6: Advanced Defense
Week 7: Advanced Pitching
Week 8: Cumulative/Signal calling
Review: Your role with the team
Video: Staff Rotation
PERPETUAL REVIEW
Live: Team practice/training
Live: Situational/Scrimmage
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Next question... 2011 ROOKIE SIGNINGS First year with LWP
9U:
Alex Gasbarro (District #210)
Tanner Smid (District #210)
Justin Aikens (District #210)
Sean Malpeli (District #210)
T.J. DeVries (District #210)
Ethan Hedden (District #210)
Jackson Ferree (District #210)
Timmy Darche (District #210)
Bryan Avalos (District #210)
Jacob Randolph (District #210)
Kenny Middleton (District #207)
William Higgins (District #210)
10U:
Corey Graham (Private Intent)
Austin Morin (District #210)
11U:
Jared Trivette (Lake Central)
Clay Thompson (Lake Central)
Niko Pozzi (Lake Central)
Roster Reserves (District #210)
2011 VETERAN SIGNINGS 2+ years with LWP
11U:
Jacob Blount (District #210)
Andrew Dawson (District #210)
Brett Dawson (District #210)
Ryan Kaup (Private Intent)
Kyle Knodel (District #210)
Trey Korbel (District #210)
Anthony Lullo (District #210)
Michael Roat (District #210)
Roster Reserves (District #210)
10U:
Daniel Barrios (Oak Forest)
Martin Bender (District #210)
Dominic Borrelli (District #210)
Tyler Cech (District #210)
Anthony Durling (District #210)
Ryan Getz (District #210)
Jimmy Hatfield (District #210)
Alex Helmin (District #210)
Marty O'Brien (District #210)
Evan Weygandt (District #210)
Roster Reserves (District #210)
9U:
Jackson Ferree (District #210)
Stays at 9U at age 8
2011 DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM SIGNINGS These players requested to practice and
train with our program.
9U:
Nathan Durling (District #210)
REPORT CARD CONGRATULATIONS! 2010 Report cards continue to be outstanding! TEAM "A/S+" GRADE BATTING AVERAGE = .978 TEAM ACADEMIC SLUGGING AVERAGE = 3.850 TEAM CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR AVERAGE = 1.000 Wow!
PROSPECTS' PLAYERS WILL COMPLETE ALL SEVEN RUNGS OF THEIR 2011 CHARACTER NATION™ COMMITMENT!
11U USSSA EARLY BIRD CHAMPIONS
The 11U Prospects opened the tournament season winning the organizations 13th out of 14
USSSA tournaments since 2009. The field included the Milwaukee Angels, Rockford Bid Dogs Red,
Sterling Sharks, Statepoint, Rockford Big Dogs Black
2010 ACADEMIC RBI T-SHIRT REWARDS
Pictured here is our 9U players and winter workout members with Coach Ron Dawson,
who logs our report card grades. Our 2010 T-shirt was called Coach Dawson's Scorebook so we
reinforce our leading, academic tradition with youth sports! Grade scorebook RBI style for A's and B's, just like RBI in baseball.
Great report cards! 10U also earned their t-shirts.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Lincoln-Way Prospects entire organization presented nearly 2,900 gifts to Children's Memorial Hospital on December 5, 2009. The players
earned their level/rung distinction from the Character Nation student-athlete leadership program. In 2009, Coach Gerson's 10U IL Raiders joined our team in this community service effort!
THIS SHOWS COMBINED 9U, 10U AND 11U
USSSA EARLY BIRD BASH
World Series Qualifier
Rockford, IL April 1-3, 2011 9U, 10U, 11U
Winter Award Ceremony April 2nd
USSSA JOLIET N.I.T.
World Series Qualifier
Inwood Park (Joliet, IL) April 4-10, 2011 9U
10U GLYSE SEASON TIPOFF
CABA World Series Qualifier
Ho Chunk (Lynwood, IL April 8-10, 2011 10U
USSSA JOLIET N.I.T.
World Series Qualifier
Inwood Park (Joliet, IL) April 12-17, 2011 10U, 11U
USSSA GLOBAL N.I.T.
World Series Qualifer (National N.I.T.)
Davenport, IA April 29 - May 1, 2011 9U, 10U, 11U
MID-MAY TOURNAMENT
Central Illinois May 13-15, 2011 9U playing up, 11U
GLYSE MAY SLAMFEST
CABA World Series Qualifier
Ho Chunk (Lynwood, IL) May 21-22, 2011 9U, 10U
GLYSE TOM PELL MEMORIAL
CABA World Series Qualifier
Ho Chunk (Lynwood, IL) May 27-30, 2011 9U, 10U, 11U
DD Pig Roast Event, Sun., 5/29
WAUKESHA BLAZERS INVITATIONAL
Family Appreciation Weekend!
Waukesha, WI June 3-5, 2011 9U, 10U, 11U
CITY OF LIGHTS TOURNAMENT
Aurora, IL June 10-12, 2011 9U, 11U
Friday Night Games, Both
TEAM EXPOSURE
MIDWEST MADNESS
Bourbonnais, IL June 11-12, 2011 10U
NORTHWST MAD DOGS
FATHER'S DAY TOURNAMENT
Streamwood, IL June 17-19, 2011 11U
Friday Night Game, 8:00 p.m.
N.I.M.L. CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK
Ho Chunk (Lynwood, IL) June 20-23, 2011 9U, 10U
Games as early as 3:00 p.m.
N.A.B.A. TOURNAMENT
North Aurora, IL June 24-26, 2011 11U
Friday Night Game, 7:30 p.m.
9U C.A.B.A. MIDWEST REGIONAL
Ho Chunk (Lynwood, IL) July 1-4, 2011 9U
MICHIGAN MAJOR ELITE N.I.T.
USSSA World Series Qualifier
National Exposure Event
Ypsilanti, MI July 1-3, 2011 11U
10U C.A.B.A. MIDWEST REGIONAL
Ho Chunk (Lynwood, IL) July 8-10, 2011 10U
USSSA BEAR CLAW CLASSIC
World Series Qualifier
Host Tournament, Major Parent Volunteering
New Lenox, IL July 7-10, 2011 9U, 11U
11U N.I.M.L. CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK
Ho Chunk (Lynwood, IL) July 11-14, 2011 11U
Games as early as 3:00 p.m.
2011 C.A.B.A. WORLD SERIES
Lincoln-Way Prospects Qualified All 3 Teams!
10U C.A.B.A. WORLD SERIES
Westfield, IN July 15-24, 2011 10U
9U AND 11U C.A.B.A. WORLD SERIES
Woodstock/McHenry, IL July 22 - July 30, 2011 9U, 11U
