BULLS/SOX ACADEMY River Bend Drive Lisle, IL 60532

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1 BULLS/SOX ACADEMY River Bend Drive Lisle, IL 60532

2 WELCOME TO Jim Adduci, Sr. is a former Major Leaguer, who has been with the Bulls/Sox Academy for over eighteen years and is currently the Director of Elite Baseball and Travel Team Director. 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

3 Jim s son, Jim Adduci Jr., is currently playing with the Lotte Giants. (Korean Baseball Organization) JIM ADDUCI JR. Texas Rangers, Lotte Giants 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 12 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 left-handed hitting outfielder has played 889 games over 10 seasons in the minor leagues and is a.284 lifetime hitter. Jim played the entire 2014 season in the major leagues and signed a contract with the Lotte Giants of the KBO where in 2015 he hit.314 with 28 homeruns and 106 RBI s.

4 LET JIM AND THE ELITE ACADEMY STAFF HELP YOU REACH YOUR BASEBALL POTENTIAL 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. 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. 3

5 JIM ADDUCI 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. Jim Sr. 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? See interview with Jim Adduci online at bullssoxacademy.com/jimadduci Mission/Philosophy of the White Sox Elite Baseball Travel Teams Our mission is to develop training and practice protocols aimed at developing the serious minded baseball player with aspirations of playing high school, college and professional baseball. Our ultimate goal is to guide and direct these players progressive training programs so they may advance in the game of baseball as far as their desire and ability can take them. We will teach players to train like a professional, compete, respect the game of baseball and mentor younger players in our developmental and team programs. We will also strive to provide a platform of competition and exposure for our Elite Teams and provide ongoing support/counsel from high school tryouts to college recruitment and beyond. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: JIM ADDUCI jadduci@bullssoxacademy.com

6 White Sox Elite TRYOUTS U-12U TEAMS Monday July 25th U-14U TEAMS Tuesday July 26th U TEAM (2020 High School Grads) Wednesday July 27th BENET ACADEMY (Varsity Baseball Field) 2200 Maple Avenue Lisle, Illinois Time: 4:30-7:30pm TRYOUT FORMAT: Pro-style tryout format. We recommend players arrive 30 minutes before each tryout session. What to Bring: Tryout Form, Water, and Equipment (Including gym shoes if moved indoors) NOTE: If inclement weather the tryout will be moved indoors to the Bulls/Sox Academy in Lisle located at 6200 River Bend Drive Lisle, IL Visit BullsSoxAcademy.com or Call 630-PLAYBALL for more details regarding travel teams & tryouts fees may apply. 5

7 Hard Gainers Athletics is a custom strength & conditioning program for athletes and non-athletes. Established in 2012 by founder and strength & conditioning specialist, Clint Foley, HGA has built successful programs for clients ranging from the foundational, introductory level to elite, Division I collegiate athletes. The HGA program addresses the entire athlete through five core elements: 1) Strength & power development 2) Nutritional support for proper recovery 3) Speed, agility, and aerobic conditioning work 4) Mobility development 5) Mental conditioning and preparedness. A former full-ride NCAA college athlete and business-world corporate executive, Clint started HGA to pass on his knowledge of goal-setting, facing and overcoming adversity, commitment to maximizing athletic or functional fitness potential, and operating out of one s comfort zone to produce continued results. HGA is comprised of passionate, fitness professionals who live for training and partnering with clients in need of quality programming and support. Whether you are a struggling player trying to make the team, an elite athlete looking to take your athletic development to the next level or a working professional who wants to live a healthy, active lifestyle, Hard Gainers Athletics is committed to building superior training programs to meet your needs and assist you in accomplishing more than you thought possible. To learn more about Hard Gainers Athletics, please visit 6

8 WHAT THE PLAYERS RECEIVE 1. PROFESSIONAL SKILL TRAINING: At Bulls/Sox Academy via access to the White Sox Elite Skills Training Sessions, Private Lessons, Strength & Conditioning via Hard Gainers Athletics, Team Practices. (All Age group teams). Training Packages can be modified slightly for teams according to ages, team budgets or whether a player is a full-time player or pitcher only. (Typically a training package per player consist of 24 One-Hour Elite Skills Training Sessions (Nov. March), 4-6 Private lessons, Two months of Strength and Conditioning (twice per week), Speed Training once per week (Optional), and once a week practices for 14 and under teams beginning in February. ELITE TRAINING Elite Hitting Sessions Levels 1 & 2 Elite Pitching Sessions Levels 1 & 2 Elite Infield Sessions Levels 1 & 2 Elite Catching Sessions Elite Outfield Sessions Elite Bunting & Base Running Sessions Elite Hitting Approach & Velocity Hitting Sessions Elite Sports Strength & Conditioning Sessions 7

9 2. TOURNAMENTS: 14U and Under teams that are tournament teams only typically play tournaments beginning in April. Teams also play two weekends in I94 league games (Chicago Scouts Assoc.) High School aged teams teams are scheduled to play in 8 tournaments beginning June after the conclusion of the high school season. 3. COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM: (High School Aged teams) Purpose is to educate and connect travel baseball players and parents of the White Sox Elite program to four year and two year colleges. Parents and players will learn about the process of recruiting and what it takes to play at each level (D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and Junior colleges). Once a player is evaluated (twice per year) the parents and athletes will be taught and assisted to market themselves to the appropriate colleges that will fit their athletic, educational, and financial needs. This process will have steps each year of high school and some athletes will be on different tracks because of talent and or waiting for the right school. There will be two evaluations for players per year, individual yearly meetings with the parents and players and a recruiting seminar. There is also ongoing support and guidance for players and parents once the recruiting process begins for individual players. 4. UNIFORMS: All players receive two sets of uniforms: 2 jerseys, 2 pants, 2 hats, 2 socks, 2 belts. Players receive a helmet, backpack or catcher s bag and a pullover 5. TEAM COACHES: To date the White Sox Elite Teams at all levels are coached by White Sox Academy coaches handpicked by the Director of Elite Baseball. Often times the Director as well as the programs On Field Coordinator have been present at the tournaments and are coaching in the dugout during games. 6. TEAM ROSTER SIZES: Rosters sizes can vary. For 14U and under roster sizes are approx players and increase in players as the participants get older 7. EXPOSURE: Via access to Chicago Scouts Association Exposure Events, tournaments, showcases, Silver and Black Series, I94 League, Fall Showcase Tournaments, Area Code Tryouts (Select Players) (High School Aged teams) All Sessions take place at the Bulls/Sox Academy 6200 River Bend Dr. Lisle, IL FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: JIM ADDUCI jadduci@bullssoxacademy.com

10 E L I T E BA S E BA L L INSTRUCTORS 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 In 2014, Jim s son played the entire year in the Major Leagues with the Texas Rangers and in 2015 signed to play with the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization. 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 semi-private 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 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. 9

11 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 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 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. Anthony Maziur Hitting and Outfield Instructor Anthony Maziur played high school baseball at Oak Forest High School from and was an all-area and two-time all-conference selection. Anthony captained two conference championship teams. Anthony was named all-area, IHSA Regional All-Area, and All- SICA Central after hitting.355 with four home runs, 21 RBI, 33 runs scored, 32 hits, and was 32-for-32 in stolen base attempts as a senior. After earning much college baseball attention his senior year in high school Anthony chose to attend Northern Illinois University and played baseball there from Anthony, after elbow surgery, transferred to Saint Xavier University where he was a two year starter from and was a Rawlings Gold Glove Recipient in Anthony currently coaches one of the Bulls/Sox Academy s White Sox Elite high school aged teams. 10

12 Steve Otto Pitching Instructor Steve Otto graduated from Andrew High School in Tinley Park in 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. Richie Serritella Hitting, Catching and Fielding Instructor Richie Serritella has been a White Sox Academy instructor for three years. He leads and assists in many of the Elite Skills Training Sessions. Capable of instructing in hitting, catching and fielding Richie is fast becoming one of the most popular instructors at the White Sox Academy. Richie is a resident of Elmhurst, IL and played his high school baseball at York High School. He attended Southern Illinois University where he played club baseball. Know for his work ethic, Richie played in 2014 for the La Rochelle Boucaniers in France. In 2015 Richie will play for the Skagit Valley Lumberjacks in the Mount Rainer Professional Baseball 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 Gerry went on to play for the North Central Cardinals from , was named the Cardinals Outfield Coach in 2007, and Varsity Outfield and Hitting Coach at Plainfield East from 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. Greg Fox Pitching and Hitting Instructor Greg Fox graduated from Downers Grove South in 2009 and was a 2-year varsity letter recipient in both baseball and football. Greg was All-Conference and All-Academic in both sports his senior year. Primarily a left-handed pitcher, Greg committed to play collegiately for Aurora University and received the Freshman of the Year Award along with making the All-Freshman Team for the Northern Athletics Conference. Greg has been coaching as a summer camp team leader and private lesson instructor at the Bulls/Sox Academy since Greg is also one of the White Sox Elite High School aged travel team coaches. Although Greg was a pitcher throughout his collegiate career Greg is able to teach all aspects of the game including the mental approach to playing baseball. Greg had the experience of growing up in the game of baseball and had a distinct learning advantage as Greg s father, Coach Phil Fox, was an Illinois high school baseball coach for 33 years and was inducted into the Illinois High School Coaches Hall of Fame in

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