It’s easy to tell everybody how good you are. You can tell them how talented your staff of former MLB players, MLB coaches, MLB scouts, Division I college coaches and former players are at teaching the skills of the game, but the truth is that it all means nothing unless our members, our clients, benefit from our instruction. Their success is our proof. You decide who is the "best!"
The 2009 All Intell Spring Baseball Team was announced on July 28, 2009. It should come as no surprise that out of the 24 players selected to the first and second teams, 11 players trained with our staff at the All American Baseball Academy since they were 11 to 12 years old.The selections were made by the sportswriters who cover our region. Year after year, our players continue to establish themselves as the most accomplished and dominant baseball players in Southeastern Pennsylvania. There is no substitute for high quality, professional instruction. The sportswriters didn’t ask the players where they trained. They simply recognized the level of their skill and talent. What better proof could there be? Congratulations to Tim Vernon, Ryan Seiz, Sean Coyle, Tommy Coyle, Eric Kammler, Mike Kerns, Scott Christy, Mike Spahits, Kyle McLaughlin, Steve Sawa, Matt McAllister and all the players selected. (Oh! and we also had an additional six players on the Bucks Courier Times Gold Team) Sign up now for our camps, clinics and programs, so that when it’s your time, you can take your place among our esteemed members.
2009 Academy Hall of Fame Inductees
From left to right: Steel Russell, Brandon Sady, Danny Doyle, Jimmy Heilman and Eric Kammler
ACADEMY MEMBER WINS SPECIAL AWARD
The Academy Directors and Staff extend our congratulations to John and his family on an accomplishment well deserved.John has accepted an academic scholarship to attendLebanon Valley College.
ETHAN RODE RECOGNIZED BY AMATEUR BASEBALL REPORT
A hard worker, dedicated to his craft, with a passion to succeed. That's how we would describe Ethan Rode's work ethic. In the Fall of 2007, Ethan started playing for the Academy STARS team. He was a tall 12 year old player who just finished playing on the small field and he was ready to move up. Ethan found himself quickly facing 15 and 16 years old competition. Surprisingly he did extremely well. One year later, I guess you could say Ethan moved up big time. He was invited to participate in an event sponsored by USSSA Baseball during the fall. By December 2008 Ethan was ranked number 11 in the nation as a 13 year old. This quiet unassuming young man is now back to work at the Academy working harder than ever and most of his team mates don't even know what he accomplished. Clearly Ethan has a very bright future ahead of him. Congratulations from the entire Academy and staff.
INTRODUCING"DARTFISH" TRAINING PROGRAMS
In 2001, the All American Baseball Academy became one of the first training centers in the United States to utilize Dartfish training. Since that time, hundreds of professional teams, colleges and numerous Olympic teams have embraced what is clearly the best video analysis software in the world. Examples of Dartfish are frequently see during MLB playoff and World Series games. Now we are bringing this advanced technology directly to you. Find out how we can elevate your skills in a fraction of the time it takes with traditional training. Call us at 215-672-7500 to make an appointment to get started before all the spots are filled.
Peter Vernon Exemplifies What The Academy Teaches!
Peter Vernon, was one of the earliest inductees in the Academy Hall of Fame. We contacted him to find out what he is doing now and how the Academy experience affected him. At All American, we concentrate on the whole individual, not just "baseball" or athletic skill. Life is multi-dimensional and it's important to understand this early. What follows is an extraction, (although not word for word) from an email he sent us with a recent update:
Peter, where are you now and what are you doing?
"I am up in New York City right now, in training to be a teacher, in the city public schools. I joined a program called Teach For America, which places recent college graduates in some of the country's lowest performing schools, in an attempt to close the achievement gap between affluent and under-resourced schools. In the fall I'm going to be teaching English at Hunts Point Middle School in the South Bronx.
What was your most memorable academy experience and how has it affected your life?
I had a great experience at the academy. Coach Vivian, Coach O'Hara, and Scott Forster were great to me, and I definitely wouldn't have gotten to where I did without their help. I can remember coming in as an 8th grader and having Coach O'Hara teach me a curve ball. One of the things I appreciate most was the way in which the older guys in the program kind of took me under their wing and helped me out. Greg Goettner, Jim Fasano, those guys were great to me.
List some of your achievements, athletically and academically or work related:
I think you have most of my stuff from high school, but a quick recap is: we finished 6th in the country my senior year, according to Collegiate Baseball. I played in the Carpenter Cup Jr and Sr years. I went to William and Mary, where I majored in English and history. I was 4-1 as a freshman, 4-2 as a soph, 8-5 as a Jr, and 5-3 as a Sr. As a sophomore I set the school record for appearances (32) and had the lowest ERA on the team (just over a 3), working mostly out of the bullpen. Jr year I began the season as our closer, then moved into the Friday starter role about half way through the season. That year I was CAA pitcher of the week twice. This year I was our Friday starter and captain, and we won 36 games. I set the career record for appearances and was 2nd all time in wins with 21. I also had 17 pickoffs.
Take care, Pete"
Peter's accomplishments, coupled with his commitment, exemplifies what we hope to instill in each of our members. We wish him and his family continued success and good fortune in the future.
An Update on Michael Gibbs!
We tracked down Michael Gibbs to get an update on his career. As always, he was a class act! Michael responded quickly and we are happy to report that he is doing well. What follows are questions asked by our staff and Michael's answers. Mike was introduced to the Academy when he was about 14 years old. There was never a doubt that he would someday throw 96 mph. Michael has always been driven to succeed. He is relentless in his preparation both physically and mentally. Michael's exploits, while at the Academy, are legendary. We knew he was something special when we discovered he was walking seventeen miles home, to Mt. Airy, after practice! Here are our questions and his responses.
Michael, where are you now?
I am currently playing for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in the Atlantic League, on the verge of being assigned to a AA-AAA ball club. I am the 3rd guy in the starting rotation and am doing pretty well, so far.
What are you doing?
I started out a reliever, then was switched to a closer. Then it was decided that many teams wanted or, projected me as a starter; so I am now a starter and doing very well in that role, so far, in the Atlantic League.
What was your most memorable academy experience and how has it affected your life?
My most memorable moment was the first time I threw for an Indians scout, inside the Academy. I didn't know what type of player I'd been viewed as or, what I would become. But on that night, it totally changed my perspective because it made me realize, I can go far in this game and I possess the talent and tools it takes to advance. That night was a wakeup call for me to keep pushing for it, even though circumstances were hard back at home (travel, school, location,etc.) The Academy specifically pointed out the tools and talents that I have and help me gradually find out my own strengths and weaknesses and how to adapt things into my game; whether it be mentally or, physically. The Academy instilled a hard work ethic, and persistence every time I picked up a baseball. To this day I haven't stopped. Looking back on the days when I sweat blood and tears to prepare for a season; its now second nature. All true, dedicated athletes do this to raise the level of their physical strength and performance.
List some of your achievements, athletically and academically or work related:
2002 Drafted 44th Round Selection of the Montreal Expos 2003 Drafted 34th Round Selection of the Atlanta Braves 2006 Drafted 17th Round Selection of the Colorado Rockies 2005 CAA Champion - Virginia Commonwealth University, as a reliever
Thank you Michael! As always, the Academy family wishes you good luck.
Chez Angeloni
CHEZ ANGELONI
VOTED COLLEGE WORLD SERIES MVP!
Chez Angeloni, an Academy alumni, was voted the DIII World Series MVP with two complete game victories for The Johns Hopkins Blue Jays. In the regionals he pitched against Salsbury, the number 2 team in the Country and the number one seed in the South regional. He beat them on two days rest .That sent Hopkins to the World Series.There he beat Chapman, the number one ranked team in the country going nine innings and then he came back on three days rest and beat Trinity who was 44 - 0 again going a full 9 innings .This put Hopkins in the final where they lost in the bottom of the 9th and Chez was named most outstanding player. He is currently pitching for the Coppel Copperheads in the Texas Collegiate League.
UPDATE!!!! Chez has signed a contract to play for
the Boston Red Sox!!!!
12 to 6 Curve Ball
3DKZONE AND DARTFISH, A WINNING COMBINATION!
All American Baseball Academy offers the best technology for advanced training. A combination of Dartfish Software, (the choice of many of the US Olympic teams) and the 3DKZONE® allow Academy pitchers to train at the highest level. For a video clip of both in action activate the demo above. For optimal performance use a high speed internet connection to view the above file.
ACADEMY HOTLINE NUMBER - 1-866-279-1666
DIRECTIONS TO THE ALL AMERICAN BASEBALL ACADEMY: The Academy is located at 272 Titus Avenue, Warrington, PA 18976.
From PA Turnpike and South: Get off the Turnpike at Exit 343 (Old #27) Doylestown/Willow Grove (bear right). Take Rt.611 North for approx. 4 miles to Titus Avenue. Go left on Titus Avenue. Proceed about 200 feet until you see our sign on right. Go right into driveway and park in upper lot. Walk down to lower lot. Proceed until you see our entrance in middle of building on left.
From Doylestown and North: Take Rt.611 South past Street Road. Go past the Lowes and Target stores (on left) to next light (Titus Avenue). Go right on Titus Avenue. Proceed about 200 feet until you see our sign on right. Go right into driveway and park in upper lot. Walk down to lower lot. Proceed until you see our entrance in middle of building on left.
From Lansdale and West: Take County Line Road to Rt. 611 (Easton Road). Go left (North) on Rt. 611 past the Regal 22 Cinemas to the next light (Titus Avenue). Go left on Titus Avenue. Proceed about 200 feet until you see our sign on right. Go right into driveway and park in upper lot. Walk down to lower lot. Proceed until you see our entrance in middle of building on left.
From Feasterville and East: Take Street Road to Paul Valley Road. (You will see LA Fitness on left and signs for Lowes and Target. Go left on Paul Valley Road. Continue through next traffic light and Paul Valley Road will become Titus Avenue. After the intersection, Proceed about 200 feet until you see our sign on right. Go right into driveway and park in upper lot. Walk down to lower lot. Proceed until you see our entrance in middle of building on left. (If you miss Paul Valley Road, you will come to Rt.611 at the next light. Go left and follow the directions above from Doylestown and North.)
DIRECTIONS TO THE HATBORO LITTLE LEAGUE COMPLEX
For Summer Camp
Located at the intersection of County Line Road and Blair Mill Road in Hatboro, PA 19040
From the PA Turnpike and South: Get off the turnpike at Exit #343. Take Rt. 611 North to the second light and turn right onto Blair Mill Road. Go past the second light and look for the entrance after about one mile on your left.
From Doylestown and North: Take Rt. 611 South past the Regal 22 Cinemas and go left at county Line Road. Stay on County Line Road until you see the Complex on your right. Make a right at Blair Mill Road and turn into the parking lot at the end of the facility.
From Lansdale and West: Take County Line Road east from the Lansdale area and after you pass Rt. 611 (Easton Road) stay on County Line Road until you see the Complex on your right. Make a right at Blair Mill Road and turn into the parking lot at the end of the facility.
From Feasterville and East: Take Street Road (West) and make a left on Jacksonville Road.Continue to County Line Road and make a right. At Blair Mill Road turn left and turn into the parking lot at the end of the facility.
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