TRAVEL TEAM PL AY E R BULL S/SOX ACADEMY 6 3 0 - 3 2 4 - 8 2 21 6200 Riv er Bend Dr iv e Lisle, IL 60532 1 WELCOME TO at the Bulls/Sox Academy TRAVEL TEAM PL AY E R Jim Adduci, Sr. is a former Major Leaguer, who has been with the Bulls/Sox Academy for over seventeen years and is currently the Director of Elite Baseball. Jim Adduci Sr. is a product of Brother Rice High School on the Southwest side of Chicago. In 1977, Jim was drafted out of high school by the Philadelphia Phillies but opted to attend Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. After completing his junior year at SIU, Adduci was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 7th round of the 1980 MLB amateur draft. He made his major league debut on September 12, 1983 with the Cardinals at age 24. Over the course of his professional career, Jim Sr. also played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies and in the Japanese Major Leagues for the Yokohama Tayio Whales. Jim Adduci is a member of the Southern Illinois University and Brother Rice HS Sports Hall of Fame. JIM ADDUCI SR. St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies Jim’s son, Jim Adduci Jr., is currently playing with the Texas Rangers. Jim Adduci Jr. was originally selected out of Evergreen Park High School by the Florida Marlins in the 42nd round of the 2003 draft. Unlike his father, the younger Adduci decided to sign his professional baseball contract directly out of high school. Throughout the last 10 seasons with the Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers organizations, young Jim has been selected to 4 Minor League All-Star teams and has been a team MVP. Prior to making his Major League debut on September 1, 2013 with Texas, Jim was hitting .298/.381/.463 with 16 homers, 65 RBI and 32 stolen bases at Triple-A Round Rock. Jim singled on the first pitch he saw in the big leagues to record his first MLB hit. The lefthanded hitting outfielder has played 889 games over 10 seasons in the minor leagues and is a .284 lifetime hitter. JIM ADDUCI JR. Texas Rangers Let Jim and t h e ELITE A c a d e m y s t a f f h e l p you reach your BASEBALL DREAMS Although taking different routes to the big leagues, both Adducis eventually experienced all the successes and the adversities of playing professional baseball. Each navigated the journey of being very accomplished high school players, were recruited by numerous college programs, were drafted then signed by professional teams; Jim Sr. out of college and Jim Jr. out of high school. They had to make the tough decisions which inherently go with that type of success in the game; including: How do I become a standout high school player? How do I get the attention of college coaches or scouts? College scholarship vs. professional contract? If college, which scholarship offer to accept? If pro, should I accept or decline a signing bonus? How do I negotiate a bonus after the draft? What is the process of choosing the correct agent for legal representation? As players, each Adduci experienced the nuances of playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic and Mexico. 4 Individually, Jim Sr. has gained valuable experience of going through the decision making process as a player and as a parent. These experiences allow him to be a priceless resource for a current Elite player and his parents while training at the Academy. A common thread between both Adduci’s was a willingness and desire to become the best players they could be. It starts by professionally training in a systematic, progressive manner and that is exactly the type of skills training program Jim Sr. has developed at the Bulls/Sox Academy for the elite travel team player. The training or “skill sessions” were exclusively designed by Jim Adduci to maximize offensive and defensive baseball skills. As an essential developmental resource, sessions will include access to a comprehensive strength and conditioning program. Players will go through progressive workouts similar to those Jim’s son used when he was trained at the Academy as a teenager. ELITE TRAINING Elite Hitting Sessions Elite Pitching Sessions Elite Infield Sessions Elite Catching Sessions Elite Outfield Sessions Elite Bunting & Base Running Sessions Elite Hitting Approach & Velocity Hitting Sessions Elite Sports Strength & Conditioning Sessions All Sessions take place at the Bulls/Sox Academy 6200 River Bend Dr. • Lisle, IL FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: JIM ADDUCI [email protected] 630-324-8226 FREE TRIAL SESSION Complimentary Player Evaluation for Progressive Session Scheduling. Below is the Elite Pricing for 1 Hour Sessions Flex Session Packages: 4 or 8 Sessions $30 each 12 or 16 Sessions $25 each 20 or 24 or 32 Sessions $20 each 48 or 64 Sessions $17.50 each Membership Price 96 Sessions $15 each REGISTER TODAY @BullsSoxAcademy.com 5 Pick & Choose from the offered sessions to CUSTOMIZE YOUR TR AINING! Elite Hitting SESSION 1 Stance / Hit Position & Drill Work. SESSION 2 All Pre-Swing Movement Drill Work. SESSION 3 Lower Half Technique & Drill Work. SESSION 4 Bat / Hand Path, Posture, Connection & Drill Work. SESSION 5 All Bat / Hand Path Drill Work. SESSION 6 Bat Barrel Release, Extension & Finish. SESSION 7 Contact Points. SESSION 8 Approach. Ages: 8-18 Ages: 15-18 Ages: 8-14 Tuesdays (10/28-12/16), (1/6-2/24) Thursdays (1/8-2/26) Tuesdays (3/3-4/21), Saturdays (3/7-4/25) Elite Pitching SESSION 1 Grip & Arm Action SESSION 2 Delivery & Balance Point SESSION 3 Separation SESSION 4 Drive / Power SESSION 5 Finish / Fielding Position SESSION 6 Grip Review / Pitches SESSION 7 Strength Power Drills SESSION 8 Location / Pitch Counts Ages: 8-18 Ages: 15-18 Ages: 8-14 Wednesdays (10/29-12/17), Mondays (1/5-2/23) Wednesdays (1/7-2/25) Mondays (3/2-4/20), Wednesdays (3/4-4/22) FOR A FREE EVALUATION & HELP CUSTOMIZING AN 6 ELITE TRAINING PROGRAM CALL, JIM ADDUCI 630-324-8226 Elite Infield SESSION 1 Receiving & Fielding Position SESSION 2 Clock Drill SESSION 3 Creep Step & Approach to Ball (Routine) SESSION 4 Approach to Ball (Forehand / Backhand) SESSION 5 Reading Hops SESSION 6 Throwing on the Run SESSION 7 MIDDLE INF: DBL Play Footwork, Around Bag & Feed CORNER INF: DBL Play Feeds & Footwork Around 1B SESSION 8 MIDDLE INF: DBL Play Footwork, Around Bag & Feed CORNER INF: DBL Play Feeds & Footwork Around 1B Ages: 8-18 Ages: 15-18 Ages: 8-14 Mondays (10/27-12/15), Saturdays (1/10-2/28) Wednesdays (1/7-2/25) Mondays (3/2-4/20), Saturdays (3/7-4/25) Elite Catching SESSION 1 Stance / Receiving SESSION 2 Blocking SESSION 3 Throwing / Covering Bunts SESSION 4 Calling the Game, Pre-Game Routine, Pop Flys Ages: 8-18 Ages: 8-14 Wednesdays (11/19-12/17 No 11/26), Mondays (2/2-2/23) Mondays (3/30-4/20), Wednesdays (4/1-4/22) FOR A FREE EVALUATION & HELP CUSTOMIZING AN ELITE TRAINING PROGRAM CALL, 7 JIM ADDUCI 630-324-8226 Elite Outfield SESSION 1 Discuss Fundamentals, Cover Catching Fly Balls, Ground Balls & Drop Steps. SESSION 2 Review of Fundamentals & Z Drill (Drop Steps in Both Directions, Opening Up in Both Directions, Over Head & Opening Up in Both Directions). SESSION 3 Z Drills & Ground Ball Drills (In Front, Going Left / Right & Do or Die. SESSION 4 Z Drills & Communication (Two Lines of Players Fly Balls & Ground Balls). Ages: 8-18 Ages: 8-14 Saturdays (11/15-12/13 No 11/29), (2/7-2/28) Thursdays (4/2-4/23) Elite Bunting & Base Running SESSION 1 Overview of Bunting Situations & Bunting Techniques. Sacrifice Bunts to 3rd & 1st Base. SESSION 2 Review of Bunting Techniques. Bunting for a Hit to 3rd & Toward 2nd Baseman. SESSION 3 Overview of Running Situations & Lead-Offs from 1st, 2nd, 3rd Base (Reading Ball Off Bat - Scoring). SESSION 4 Review of Lead-Offs & Stealing 2nd from 1st Base, Stealing 3rd from 2nd Base. Ages: 8-18 Ages: 8-14 Saturdays (1/10-1/31) Saturdays (4/4-4/25) FOR A FREE EVALUATION & HELP CUSTOMIZING 8 ELITE TRAINING PROGRAM CALL, JIM ADDUCI 630-324-8226 AN Elite Approach & Velocity Hitting SESSION Approach & Importance of Being On Time & Velocity 1 Training. SESSION Approach & Pitch Counts (Setting Up to Handle the Ball 2 Away) & Velocity Training. SESSION Approach & Pitch Counts (Looking in, Ahead in Count) 3 & Velocity Training. SESSION Approach (Looking Away, Allowing Ball to Travel 4 & Reacting in) & Velocity Training. Ages: 11-18 Ages: 8-14 Saturdays (2/7-2/28) Thursdays (3/5-3/26) OCTOBER 2014 S M T W T Elite Infield a ge s : S START TIMES PER AGE: 1 HOUR RUN TIME FOR EACH SESSION. EACH SESSION LASTS 1 HOUR. Mondays F 8 - 10 11-14 15 -18 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm T u es d ays Elite Hitting Wed n e s d ays Elite Pitching 9 NOVEMBER 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 2 2 9 4 10 16 11 17 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 2 3 3 5 3 18 1 19 20 21 22 4 4 23 4 24 5 1 25 5 2 26 27 28 29 5 30 START TIMES PER AGE: 1 HOUR RUN TIME FOR 1EACH SESSION. EACH SESSION LASTS HOUR. Mondays Elite Infield a ge s : 8 - 10 11-14 15 -18 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Elite Pitching 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Elite Catching 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am T u es d ays Elite Hitting Wed n e s d ays Sa t u r days Elite Outfield 10 DECEMBER 2014 S M T 1 W 2 T 3 F 4 S 5 6 6 6 6 7 8 2 9 3 10 11 12 13 7 7 7 14 15 3 16 4 17 18 19 20 25 26 27 8 8 8 4 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 START TIMES PER AGE: 1 HOUR RUN TIME FOR EACH SESSION. EACH SESSION LASTS 1 HOUR. Mondays Elite Infield a ge s : 8 - 10 11-14 15 -18 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Elite Pitching 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Elite Catching 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am T u es d ays Elite Hitting Wedn e s d ays Sa t u r days Elite Outfield 11 JANUARY 2015 S M T 4 5 W 6 T 7 F S 1 2 8 9 1 1 11 1 12 1 14 1 15 16 2 2 18 19 20 2 21 2 22 23 3 3 25 26 27 3 28 3 29 30 4 4 4 a ge s : Elite Pitching 4 START TIMES PER AGE: 1 HOUR RUN TIME FOR 1EACH SESSION. EACH SESSION LASTS HOUR. Mondays 31 4 4 4 24 3 3 3 17 2 2 2 10 1 1 13 3 8 - 10 11-14 15 -18 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Elite Pitching n/a n/a 6:00pm Elite Infield n/a n/a 7:00pm n/a n/a 6:00pm Elite Bunting/Base Running 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm Elite Infield 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm T u es d ays Elite Hitting Wedn e s d ays Thur s days Elite Hitting Sa t u r days 12 FEBRUARY 2015 S M T 1 2 W 3 5 5 S 6 9 10 5 6 11 12 13 16 17 6 18 6 19 20 7 3 23 24 8 7 25 7 26 27 8 4 8 a ge s : 8 START TIMES PER AGE: 1 HOUR RUN TIME FOR EACH SESSION. EACH SESSION LASTS 1 HOUR. Mondays 4 28 4 8 8 3 21 3 7 7 7 2 14 2 6 6 7 5 6 2 1 1 5 5 8 22 4 F 5 1 15 T 8 - 10 11-14 15 -18 Elite Catching 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Elite Pitching 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Elite Pitching n/a n/a 6:00pm Elite Infield n/a n/a 7:00pm n/a n/a 6:00pm n/a 10:00am 11:00am Elite Outfield 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm Elite Infield 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm T u es d ays Elite Hitting Wed n e s d ays Thur s days Elite Hitting Sa t u r days Elite Velocity Hitting 13 MARCH 2015 S M 1 T 2 W 3 T F 4 5 S 6 7 1 1 1 1 8 9 1 10 1 1 11 12 13 2 2 15 2 16 2 17 2 2 18 19 20 3 3 23 24 3 3 3 25 26 27 4 28 4 4 29 21 3 3 22 14 2 4 1 30 4 4 4 31 5 5 5 START TIMES PER AGE: 1 HOUR RUN TIME FOR EACH SESSION. EACH SESSION LASTS 1 HOUR. Mondays a ge s : 8 - 10 11-14 Elite Pitching 5:00pm 6:00pm Elite Infield 6:00pm 5:00pm Elite Catching 5:00pm 6:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm Elite Hitting 10:00am 11:00am Elite Infield 11:00am 12:00pm T u es d ays Elite Hitting Wedn e s d ays Elite Pitching Thur s days Elite Velocity Hitting Sa t u r days 14 APRIL 2015 S M T W 1 T F 1 2 S 3 4 5 5 5 5 6 2 7 1 1 8 9 10 2 6 3 13 14 3 2 15 16 17 7 18 3 20 21 4 3 22 23 24 8 25 8 8 27 4 8 8 8 26 7 7 3 7 7 7 19 11 6 2 6 6 6 12 6 28 29 4 30 START TIMES PER AGE: 1 HOUR RUN TIME FOR EACH SESSION. EACH SESSION LASTS 1 HOUR. Mond ays ages: Elite Catching Elite Pitching Elite Infield 8 - 10 5:00pm 11 -14 6:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm T u es d ays Elite Hitting Wed n e s d ays Elite Catching Elite Pitching Thur s days Elite Outfield S a t u r days Elite Hitting Elite Infield 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm Elite Bunting/Base Running 12:00pm 1:00pm 15 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT US @ B u l l s S o x A c a d e m y. c o m OR CALL 630-324-8221 ELITE BASEBALL INSTRUC TORS Jim Adduci • Hitting Instructor Jim Adduci serves as the Director of Elite Baseball for the Bulls/ Sox Academy and is in charge of developing the Elite Travel Team Players Baseball Skills Sessions and Travel Teams. Jim has been with the Academy for 17 years and previously executed the White Sox Summer Camp program and also created the White Sox Hitting & Pitching Club program to give youth player’s off-season training in their own communities Jim is a former left-handed hitting outfielder and first baseman that played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies. In 1977, Jim was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB amateur draft. However, Jim chose to continue to his education and play ball at Southern Illinois University. In 1980, Jim was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 7th round of the amateur draft and signed to play in the minor league system for Cardinals. Jim made his major league debut on September 12, 1983 with the Cardinals at age 24. Jim also played in the Japanese Major Leagues in 1987 and his professional playing career lasted from 1980-1990. Jim’s son, Jim Adduci, is currently on the Major League roster with the Texas Rangers and is currently playing in his 11th professional season. 16 Dan Pasqua • Hitting Instructor Former White Sox Slugger, Dan Pasqua, joined the Bulls/Sox Academy over three years ago working as a private instructor. Dan currently runs the White Sox Academies in Glen Ellyn and La Grange developing ball players through private and semiprivate training lessons. Pasqua was a left-handed power-hitting outfielder and first baseman known for hitting tape-measure home runs for the White Sox from 1988 to 1994. In 1988, Pasqua led the White Sox with 20 home runs; in 1989 he hit the second-to-last roof shot at old Comiskey Park and in 1991 hit a home run 484 feet – which still ranks among the top five longest home runs in U.S. Cellular Field history. Over his 10 year major-league career, Pasqua appeared in 905 games with the Yankees and White Sox, where he slugged 117 home runs and 390 RBI. Michael Huff • Outfield, Bunting and Baserunning Instructor Michael Huff serves as the VP of Baseball/Fastpith Department for the Bulls/Sox Academy. Michael is a former White Sox outfielder from 1991-1993. During his career in Chicago, Huff shared the field with Ozzie Guillen, Frank Thomas and Robin Ventura and was a member of the 1993 American West Division Champions. Michael is a local product who attended New Trier East High School in Winnetka and was drafted in the 16th round of the 1985 amateur draft out of Northwestern University. During his professional playing career, not only did he play with our beloved White Sox but roamed the field with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays. He was on a Major League roster from 1989 through 1996. Billy Malone • Hitting and Fielding Instructor Billy Malone is the Lead instructor for Hitting and Fielding at the Academy. Malone brings an extensive college and seven-year professional background to the cage each and every day. His knowledge of the game and the various techniques he has learned over the years makes the athletes he works with become better all-round ball players. Malone, who has worked as a private instructor for the Academy since 2002, has coached at the collegiate level and has helped numerous players move on to the next level of their baseball career. Malone played collegiately at the College of DuPage, where he was a 2000 NJCAA All- American infielder. He transferred to NAIA Robert Morris in 2001 where he was a starting shortstop and a 20th round draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a few years in the Dodgers organization, Malone played for a number of independent professional teams including two local teams, Gary Southshore Railcats and Schaumburg Flyers of the Northern League. Billy was a two-time Golden League All-Star (Yuma Scorpions) and in 2005 was privileged enough to share the honor with Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, Rickey Henderson. 17 Steve Otto • Pitching Instructor Steve Otto graduated from Andrew High School in Tinley Park in 1985. During his college career, he played for St. Xavier University for 3 years and then continued to play professionally after graduation. In 1988, he was drafted in the 12th round by the Kansas City Royals and played in the minors for 3 years with them. Steve also had the opportunity to play in one spring training with the Minnesota Twins. As a coach, he also spent time traveling around the world with teams, going to places like China and Australia. Along with his coaching capabilities, his entrepreneurial ventures led him to even own and operate academies in Coal City and New Lenox, IL. As an instructor at the Bulls Sox Academy, he brings his highly recommended teaching skills to helping kids better themselves for their love of the sport. Dan Schaffer • Catching instructor Dan Schaffer currently serves as the Director of Youth Baseball at the Bulls/Sox Academy. Dan is responsible for creating all youth baseball development programs for the Academy as well as the execution of the 100 plus White Sox Summer Camps. Previously Dan supervised both the La Grange and Glen Ellyn White Sox Academies as the Director of Player Development as well as serving as the head of the Lisle Academy Customer retention department. Dan played his high school baseball at Naperville Central High School under legendary coaches Bill Seiple and Phil Lawler. Dan also continued his playing career at Iowa State University. Dan will serve as the White Sox Elite Baseball Department’s lead catching instructor. Bob Fabrizio • Senior Instructor and Clinician Bob Fabrizio has served as the Athletic Director for Stagg High School the past 15 years. Prior to that Bob began his respected coaching career as the Head Baseball & Football Coach at St. Laurence High School. Bob then moved to the collegiate level and served as an Assistant Baseball Coach at St. Xavier University (1984-1988), Head Baseball Coach at Moraine Valley Community College (1983) and Head Baseball Coach at Elmhurst College (1989 -1992). Bob’s son, Tom Fabrizio, played collegiately at Western Michigan University and earned All Mid-American Honors as the Captain of the Western Michigan team his senior year and signed with the San Diego Padres in 2003. John Fumagalli • Senior Instructor and Clinician John Fumagalli is currently a hitting, fielding, pitching and catching instructor with the Bulls/Sox Academy. John has been an Assistant Baseball Coach at Nequa Valley High School for 9 years and has over 20 years’ experience at the collegiate, high school and private instruction levels. Coach Fumagalli was voted team captain, was an All-Conference player at Illinois Benedictine College in 1974-1975 and was voted MVP at IBC in 1975. John’s son, Rob Fumagalli, is the current Seattle Mariners Minor League Organizations Performance Specialist Coordinator. Rob oversees all strength and conditioning protocols for the minor league system. 18 Marty Kobernus • Senior Pitching Instructor Marty Kobernus serves as the Bulls/Sox Academy Senior Pitching Instructor. It’s not just Marty’s 21 years and thousands of lessons given that distinguish Marty but rather his constant pursuit of pitching knowledge. Marty pitched in the Cleveland Indians organization and has had 25 former students pitch professionally. His trained eye can see things that most instructors cannot and his liberal use of high-speed video only adds to his mastery of mechanics. Marty is one of the best there is and look no further than his impressive list of current and former students as proof. Marty’s son, Kyle Kobernus, played at Elgin Community College and was a DuPage Valley All Conference selection. Kyle also pitched at Judson University, was Team MVP and voted All-Region and All-Conference. Kyle pitched professionally for Gary South Shore Railcats of the Independent Northern League and the Newark Bears of the Atlantic league. Gerry Novak • Hitting and Fielding Instructor Gerry Novak is currently the White Sox Academies Satellite Manager and is a nine-year veteran of the Bulls/Sox Academy coaching staff. Gerry attended Romeoville High School where he earned All-Area and All-Conference selection during his senior year. Gerry continued his baseball career for the Joliet Junior Wolves where he batted .371 with 20 stolen bases, and was selected to the All-Conference and All-Region teams as a sophomore in 2004. Gerry went on to play for the North Central Cardinals from 2005-2006, was named the Cardinals Outfield Coach in 2007, and Varsity Outfield and Hitting Coach at Plainfield East from 2010-2012. Having played many positions, Gerry has an all-around ‘feel’ for the game and is qualified to teach the finer points of just about any aspect of baseball. Phil Fox • Senior Athletic Advisor, Instructor and Clinician Coach Phil Fox is a respected 33 year Illinois High School Baseball Coach. He retired as Head Varsity Baseball Coach after 23 years at Downers Grove South High School and was inducted into the Downers Grove South High School Hall of Fame in 2010. During his high school career he sent over 70 players to play in college and/or professionally. He is currently a Board Member of the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association and is the All Area Chairman. Coach Fox was named IHSBCA Man of the Year in 2007 and is a member of the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame (Class of 2008). Phil is the Senior Athletic Advisor at the Bulls/ Sox Academy and his duties consist of instructing all areas of hitting, fielding, and pitching. He also leads camps, clinics, and programs that are offered to the athletes and coaches in the area for the Academy. Coach Fox is a former collegiate player at Illinois State, where he went into the record books by throwing a no-hitter and being a part of another one. Coach Fox is currently a baseball coach at Aurora University and involved in recruiting high school players. He was an assistant baseball coach at Harper Junior College in 2011. Phil’s son, Greg Fox, also serves as a Bulls/ Sox Academy Instructor and recently finished his collegiate playing career, pitching for Aurora University. 19 20 Bul l s S ox Ac a d e m y. c o m
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