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Class of 2013 Bandit Update
The Indiana Bandit Class of 2013 players are busy getting ready for their final HS season of baseball. Several of last year's 17u Bandits have already made commitments to colleges and several others are considering options. We wanted to update you on what these young men are looking at now.
- Confirmed Offers and accepted:
- Cameron Gruell .... Marian University (Indianapolis) (NAIA)
- Arin Welsh ... Indiana Tech (Fort Wayne, IN) (NAIA)
- Austin Niehoff ... Hanover College (Hanover, IN) (NCAA - D3)
- Cody Wallace ... Lakeland Community College (Illinois) (NJCAA)
- Seth Gohring ... Dominican University (Chicago) (NCAA - D3)
- Matt Schwaller ... Ohio Northern University (Ada, OH) (NCAA - D3)
- Considering College Offers and pending acceptance:
- Nick Gwinn ... Wabash College, Manchester University
- James Brashaber ... Earlham College, DePauw University, Centre College
- Hunter Orme ... Mount St. Joseph (Cincinnati)
- Brad McCaslin ... Ohio Wesleyan
- Spencer Black ... Indiana Wesleyan
- Johnathan Bowen ... DePauw University
- Cameron Glaze ... DePauw University, Wabash College
- Drew Phillips ... Trine University
- Justin Dunham ... Wabash College
- Jacob Troxell ... Anderson University, Earlham College
- Que Stuart ... Macalester College
We'll try to keep this list updated as more information becomes available. The Bandits and Bandit Coaching Staff are extremely proud of all of our former players. We'd like to wish each of them much success in the future with their career path. Best of luck gentlemen!
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By focusing on the little things, our 14U Bandits team was crowned the champions of the Early Bird Tournament in Morning View, KY on March 24. The team went undefeated at the tournament, bringing home their first title of the season. Way to go team!!!!!
2013 Peak Performance Baseball Clinic For All Ages - Sundays in March
2013 Peak Performance Baseball Clinic for All Ages
Where: 84 Sports Facility off U.S. 40 in Greenfield
Instructors: Derek Higgins and Josh Mason
When: March 17th, 24th, 31st
Group 1: 12-2pm
Group 2: 3pm-5pm
Total Cost: $160 (for all three dates)
Pitching: Led by former Butler University Bulldog Derek Higgins, students will come away with...
1) The proper mechanics to ensure arm health and increased velocity,accuracy, and longevity
a) balance
b) power
c) rhythm and timing
d) slow-mo video breakdown of individual mechanics
2) A specialized off-season weight training regimen for high school players
3) A unique long toss program for pre-season and in season
4) Detailed weekly schedule to follow to ensure arm health and peak performance
5) Stretching routine for all ages
Hitting: Led by former Anderson University Raven Josh Mason, students will learn...
1) The proper approach and mechanics to hitting with power to all fields
2) Balance and weight distribution
a) back-side drive
3) The importance of extension
4) Game-like strategic hitting for older ages
5) Video breakdown of individual swings
Location: 84 Sports Facility, Sundays in March 12 - 5pm (Contact Derek or Josh for Session Times) This is not a Bandits Sponsored Program so PayPal options are NOT available. Please pay the instructors directly (Cash or Check Accepted).
Pitching - Derek Higgins, Junior Excercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy Major at Marian University will be providing pitching instruction. Derek played baseball at Olney Central College and most recently at Butler University. Contact Derek at dhiggins838@marian.edu or 317.752.0557
Hitting Instruction - Josh Mason, currenlty coaching the Bandits 18+ Team. Josh played college ball at Anderson University and coached at Concordia University in Michigan. You may contact Josh at Jamason87@gmail.com or 765.606.0307.
2012-2013 Raffle
Congratulations to our Winners!
Samuel Fralich pulled the winning tickets Saturday, February 23rd
This Year's winners were:
Jan Wanley of New Castle (Jacob Lucas 10u Natl - sold the ticket)
Anne Tilley of Greenfield (9u)
Al Hale of Richmond (8u)
Thank you to all for supporting the club!
