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The Chicago Clubbers (31 wins - 13 losses) were ranked 6th in Illinois and 57th Nationally for the 2006 Summer Season, this according to USA Sports Rankings.com!

Over the years many players have worn the Clubbers-Elite uniform. During the Spring 2007 IHSA State Playoffs the Clubbers Baseball Organization, had 9 legacy players participating in the 2007 IHSA Sectional Playoffs! No matter how you slice it, that is quite a start for these young men. There were 16 high school teams which were competing for the Sectional Championship and advancing to the Elite Eight. Clubbers were on the roster of 25% of these teams. There is no other travel baseball program in the state of Illinois which can boast of the level of success achieved with such a large number of players who are now attending several different high schools. The goal of our program is to develop players who will come out of our system with the best potential to achieve success in high school and beyond.

The following Clubber alumni players were listed on their respective high school team roster for play in the 2007 IHSA Sectional Championship and also reached the varsity level of high school play in their Sophomore year. Congratulations! They are listed below in alpha order:

• Dae Bowden - Whitney Young High School (Class of 2009)
• Angelo Burrage - St. Rita High School (Class of 2009)
• Joelh Calixto - Guerin High School (Class of 2009)
• Jack Cinoman - Whitney Young High School (Class of 2009)
• Gabe Henriques - Whitney Young High School (Class of 2009)
• Gabe Irrazarry - Guerin High School High School (Class of 2009)
• JoJo Moldonado - Oak Park High School (Class of 2009)
• Jason Ormond - Whitney Young High School (Class of 2009)
• Pedro Rosa - Whitney Young High School (Class of 2009)

According to some..........."Arguably over the years the Clubbers teams had some of the most talented players in the state of Illinois!"

You will get NO Argument from us! We know the Class of 2009 field inside and out! Our assessments have been more than proven with successive Top Ten Illinois State Rankings for the Clubbers-Chicago elite teams. Now with the recent emergence of Clubbers players on several of the top High School teams in the State of Illinois this only underscores the talent that was looming. Many veteran Illinois baseball observers have long felt that the Illinois ~ Class of 2009 is one of the best in years and is loaded with baseball talent. We concur.

We can recite the height, weight and many significant stats of our players. We might even be able to tell you what their favorite top 40 music selections might be! Read the Clubber Clubhouse game reports from past years as they project out many years in advance the kids who are playing the game today in high school. The Clubbers-Chicago have been running tournaments for over 5 years at the University of Illinois and have hosted over 1,000 baseball games on these fields. We have seen some of the best in the area and the Clubbers-Chicago web site is a data base of valuable All Star caliber player information.

There are several more Clubbers Alumni who are just beginning to make their mark. Listed below are some of the other legacy Clubbers alumni players who participated in the 2007 IHSA playoffs. They were:

• Jon Dorsey - Simeon High School (Class of 2009)
• Jacob Koehne - Marist High School (Class of 2009)
• Tim Parsons - University High (Class of 2009)
• Ryan Williams - Simeon High School (Class of 2008)

Other standout players who are alumni of our Clubbers - Chicago Elite Baseball Academy program and are now playing at the varsity level include:

• Alex Bolling - Quiqley Prep School (Class of 2008)
• Ethan Bluementhal - Jones College Prep High School (Class of 2010)
• Chris DeLara - St. Joseph High School (Class of 2009)
• Dion Gieger - Lakeview High School (Class of 2008)
• Frank Gowder - Whitney Young High School (Class of 2009)
• Christian Hickman - Hyde Park High School (Class of 2009)
• Chance Johnson - Brother Rice High School (Class of 2009)
• Robert Kennedy - Northside Prep High School (Class of 2009)
• John Kinsler - New Trier High School (Class of 2009)
• Joe Krasny - St. Joeseph High School (Class of 2009)
• Josh Levy- Niles North High School (Class of 2009)
• Brendan McElhaney - Lane Tech High School (Class of 2009)
• Charlie McElveen - Loyola Academy High School (Class of 2009)
• Uli Ortiz - Lake View High School (Class of 2008)
• Curtis Rowe - Whitney Young High School (Class of 2010)
• Paul Raumbaud - St. Ignatius College Prep High School (Class of 2009)
• Junior Rodriquez - Gordon Tech High School (Class of 2009)
• Carlito Ruiz- Lake View High School (Class of 2008)
• Joeseph Tripikolotikas - Lockport High School (Class of 2009)
• Mike Van Pelt - Francis Parker High School (Class of 2009)
• Mike Wachowiak - Lockport High School (Class of 2009)

Jason Ormond and Robert Kennedy - photographed in 2002, are currently at Whitney Young Magnet High School and Northside College Prep High School ~ Class of 2009 Grads

2007 Chicago Catholic League

Big Time congratulations go out to Steven Hague (Class of 2008), of St. Ignatius College Prep who was named within the Chicago Catholic League ~ as one of the All Conference Players for the 2007 season. Steven is a product of Welles Park Baseball and has been personally coached by Dave Rosene. Steve has attended many of our Clubbers Baseball Academy training sessions run by Dave Rosene over the last five years and we are proud to call him one of our own!

Seattle Mariners

On June 7, 2007 the Seattle Mariners selected Joe Dunnigan (LF) from the University of Oklahoma Sooners in the Major League Draft. Dunnigan is from Chicago and played at St Ignatius College Prep under the direction of former Ignatius Head Coach, Dave Rosene. Dunnigan is 6' 2" and bats and throws from the left side. Dunnigan participated in several Clubber Baseball Academy sessions at UIC and provided hitting demonstrations as well as addressing the Clubbers players on the importance of maintaining high academic standards while participating in sports. His father has also assisted with the coaching of our teams within our program for several years. Congratulations to Joe Dunnigan and family for showing us the right way!

The Clubbers' have represented the premiere travel team experience for players since our inception in Chicago since 2001. Just review our results for the number of players who have come out of our system and achieved success in high school. The numbers and caliber of results back up our claims. The Clubbers Elite program has been recognized as the best baseball experience in the City of Chicago because our coaches are dedicated to developing baseball skills for high school play - and beyond. Our teams participate in a full range of tournament level competition. The Clubbers have always been committed to providing a positive baseball experience for young athletes, increasing their dedication to the game of baseball through training and athletic development. Clubbers Chicago ~ "Playing a better brand of youth baseball!"

The focus of our program is having as good a ballplayer as we can attract from the Chicago area so that our team is competitive with the highest level of teams in Northern Illinois . No team tryouts are being held at this time.

For information about joining the Clubbers or participating in our Clubber Baseball Academy contact Mark Ormond at 312-480-9955. You can purchase pitching and hitting lessons through Clubbers Baseball Academy via the eBay store link that can be found on this page. Pitching and Hitting Lessons are being provided through Dave Rosene. Rosene has been the coach to two outstanding players who have been drafted to the MLB.

If you are a Clubbers alumni and would like to be included on our player page, just drop us a line and provide us with your current information and we will be happy to include you. Please also provide a current photo image of yourself.

 

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2006 15-U CABA Tournament Team in Crystal Lake, Illinois Back Row: Mark Ormond- Team Manager; Pedro Rosa, Joehl Calixto, Gabe Izarrary, Gabe Henriques, Alex Bolling, Carlito Ruiz, Chris Delara Front Row: Mike Wachowiak, Jason Ormond, Jared Kraus, Joseph Tripikolotikas, JoJo Maldonado, Frank Gowder, Joe Krasny (Missing - Uli Ortiz, Ryan Williams)

 

2006 15-U Clubbers at University of Illinois - Chicago - Les Miller Field Back Row: Coach Mike Krga, Jason Ormond, Chris DeLara, Dai Bowden, Ryan Williams, Frank Gowder, Uli Ortiz, Head Coach Ted Krga Front Row: Pedro Rosa, Joelh Calixto, Gabe Irazarry, Gabe Henriques, Carlito Ruiz, Jon Dorsey (Missing - JoJo Maldonado)

 

Clubbers play Team Japan @ UIC Les Miller Field ~ World Baseball Chicago July 2006 Back Row Standing - Jason Ormond, Coach Moldonado, Gabe Irazary, Joseph Tripikolotikas, JoJo Moldonado, Joe Krasny, Chris DeLara, Jared Kraus, Mike Wachowiak, Coach Mike Krga (far end) Front Row Kneeling - Gabe Henriques, Alex Bolling, Pedro Rosa, Joel Calixto, Carlito Ruiz. Head Coach Ted Krga (far end).

 

In the shadow of the Sears Tower at the University of Illinois-Chicago, North Field, Home Field of the 13-U Clubbers Back Row - Head Coach - JP Carey, Dominique Bell, Ryan Williams, John Kinsler, Frank Gowder, Dai Bowden, Angelo Burrage Front Row - Christian Hickman, Alex Bolling, Jason Ormond, Jesse Speth, Chris Rogers, John Mason and Dion Geiger

 

The Clubbers team's profile is unique and was accomplished because of the great diversity of the city of Chicago which has allowed us to achieve unmatched player diversity. Baseball is a game of individuals who must choose to come together to play as a team to win. The Clubbers approach encourages teamwork and to play competitively. We attract youth of all backgrounds, and our Clubber program is renowned for being one of the most innovative in generating youth interest in baseball. The Clubber experience is built on professional-caliber training and coaching, professional uniforms and first-class facilities. The Clubbers treat their players like professionals and see to it that every home game is a Big Time event.

The Clubber 2005 edition 13-year old team is pictured above and was coached by JP Carey and was sponsored by the Menomonee Club, Capstone Consulting Group and the Chicago Tribune McCormack Foundation.

 

HISTORY

The Clubbers have always played one of the toughest and most aggressive schedules of any travel team in the state of Illinois. There is lots of baseball rivalry on the baseball diamonds of Northern Illinois and some games featured a lot of love and hate. The Clubbers always enjoyed playing Peter Gabriel during our game inning intermissions and "Shock The Monkey" has been one of our favorites. Many teams left our field shaking their heads and wondering just what had happened. Some of the most heated rivalries have been with area suburban power house teams such as the Arlington Longshots, the Berwyn Bulldogs, the Lombard Launchers and the Schaumburg Seminoles. Every Spring/Summer/Fall season, the Clubbers played 80-90 games and participating in more than 10 tournaments.

For example, during the Clubbers 2003 season the team played five of the "Top Ten" teams in the state who were also nationally ranked teams (Clubbers Record: 5 Wins and 10 Losses). Additionally the Clubbers played 17 of the "Top 50" Teams in the state as identified by USASportsRankings.com. You're bound to get better when you're playing against the best.

Watching the Action From the UIC-North Field Dugout

The Clubbers finished their 2003 Spring/Summer Season with a record of 38 Wins and 39 Losses. One of the highlights of the Clubbers 2003 Summer Season was taking the Championship at the 2003 Windy City Baseball "Summer in the City" Tournament winning five straight tournament games and knocking out the vaunted Arlington Longshots (USA Illinois Sports Ranking #5, Nationally #39), the always tough Hamlin Park-Chicago team, and the McHenry County Hurricanes (USA Illinois Sports Ranking #4, Nationally #39). The team's Final 2003 Season ranking, voted on by Illinois coaches in the 12-year-old boys' division, ranked the Clubbers 29th in Illinois out of 100 state teams as identified by USASportsRankings.com. The Clubbers wrapped up the season playing 2 months in the Suburban Power League, finishing in 4th Place.

In each successive year the Clubbers teams became better and better and eventually became an Illinois Powerhouse team. In 2004 the team broke into the Top 10 Illinois state rankings. One of the all time team highlights was in one of the final games of the 2005 baseball season. The Clubbers celebrated a Big Time win that was overwhelming. The game was played to a full 9 innings and the win was over the vaunted Schaumburg Seminoles. The game was befuddling to the Seminoles and featured many outstanding plays in a TBS featured game played at the University of Illinois-Chicago North Field. That one game really put the Clubbers on the national map as the Clubbers dropped the "Sledgehammer" on the Seminoles and scored one of its all time "Big Time" wins for the program. The Seminoles left the UIC North field shaking their heads and were never to return again! Oh well!

The 2005 Clubbers team was loaded with All Stars and featured Angelo Burrage (RF), Tyler Williams, John Kinsler and Frank Gowder (3B), Ozney Guillen (SS, OF), Uli Ortis (SS, 2B) and Jacob Koehne (SS, 2B), Carlito Ruiz (CF, 2B), Jason Ormond (1B), Ryan Williams (LF), Dai Bowden (OF and EH), Jon Dorsey, (C) and Jack Cinoman (OF).

The 2006 season was the Clubbers most successful season. With an outstanding lineup which included a stellar infield which featured JoJo Moldonado at Shortstop, Uli Ortiz and Carlito Ruiz at Second Base, Frank Gowder and Gabe Henriques at Third Base and Jason Ormond at First Base and Gabe Irrazarry behind the plate, the Clubbers All Star infield was second to none in the entire state. Playing the outfield were Joel Calixto, Dae Bowden, Ryan Williams and Carlito Ruiz. The Clubbers took their show on the road throughout the 2006 campaign.

In 2006 the Clubbers won several major tournaments and were privileged to play several games versus Team Japan both at the University of Illinois - Chicago, Les Miller Field and as participants in the CABA 15-U World Series. The CABA 15-U World Series was played in Crystal Lake, Illinois and gave the Clubbers the opportunity to play some of the top teams in the nation including teams from Puerto Rico, Washington State, the State of Connecticut, Ohio and Wisconsin. The Clubbers encourage every 15 year old player to participate in the CABA World Series.

COACHING STAFF

Coaching has a huge impact on young players, and the Clubbers benefit from some of the best coaching talent in the Chicago area. The Clubber coaching staff works to instill team-oriented athletic concepts and teach advanced baseball skills while reinforcing fundamentals, which form the foundation of our program.

The Clubber baseball organization is pleased to announce the "Learning Life Lessons Through Baseball"© program. Dave Rosene, Head Coach of the 2004 edition of the Clubber Team, is the man behind this new and innovative approach to teaching baseball and its life lessons to talented Senior Youth Players. Mr. Rosene is currently the Head varsity baseball coach at Jones College Prep in Chicago. Prior to Jones he was the Varsity Head Baseball Coach of the Blazers at Marquette High School in Michigan City, Indiana. The Marquette Blazers finished the 2004 season 24-7 and advanced to the State of Indiana "Elite 8." Rosene led the school to its first baseball Regional Championship and its only Regional Title in any boys' sport in his first year in the program! In July 2004, Rosene was named "Outstanding High School Coach in Indiana" by the Michigan City News Dispatch. The whole Clubbers organization congratulates Dave on his outstanding accomplishment! Prior to his involvement at Marquette High School, Rosene was the head varsity baseball coach and the assistant varsity basketball coach at St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago. "JP" Carey, the assistant head coach of the Clubbers, was a member of the 2003 UIC Flames varsity baseball team and holds the 4th highest batting average in UIC history. The 2003 Flames team was the first team in UIC history to advance to the NCAA Division I Baseball Regional's in Palo Alto, California with a 39 win record that tied the 2002 school record. The 2003 UIC Flames tied or set several records in 2003 including 39 wins, 630 hits, a .329 team batting average, fewest runs allowed of 219, fewest earned runs allowed of 167, and an ERA of 3.19. The Clubbers are excited about having "JP" as an integral part of the team!And the Clubber coaching staff continues to grow!

We are pleased to announce that the Clubbers have added a hitting coach to the roster. Ted Krga ~ "The Hit Doctor" has joined the Clubber Baseball Academy coaching staff. Krga's background includes coaching at Marquette High School and St. Ignatius College Prep High School as an assistant to Dave Rosene. With Rosene, Krga was integral to bringing the Marquette Blazers their 1st regional title. The Clubbers take their name from the 1959 Cubs' Clubbers,, and being a member of the Clubbers carries with it a number of responsibilities. Each player signs a detailed player contract outlining expectations of them as a member of the team. Beginning in April, the Clubbers will practice at Ed Glancy field on select dates. Located at 3100 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Ed Glancy field is the varsity baseball field on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus. We greatly appreciate the support of the IIT Scarlet Hawks Varsity Head Coach, John Fitzgerald. Practices are held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons after school from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The team plays most of its home games at the University of Illinois Baseball Field, on the UIC campus, located at the corner of Roosevelt Road and Halsted Street in Chicago, in the shadow of the Sears Tower (see the Gallery for more information). The field is one of the premier baseball fields in Chicago and features a 54' pitchers mound, 80' bases, dugouts, a press box with a sound system, bleacher seating for 150 fans and breathtaking views of the Chicago Skyline. Every home game win or lose is a "Big Time" Clubber experience! Indoor practices are conducted throughout the off-season using the indoor practice facilites at the University of Illinos at Chicago. The Clubbers greatly appreciate the support of Mike Dee, Head Baseball Coach of the UIC Flames.

The Menomonee Clubbers 13 Year Old Team began the 2004 Season ranked 9th in Illinois out of more than 115 teams (as determined by Division Head Coaches and Tournament Directors from throughout the state and tabulated by USA Sports Rankings.com an amateur youth sports ranking system). The Clubbers are also a nationally registered USSSA team in the AAA and Major 13 Year Old Division and will be playing in the elite Suburban Power Baseball League. The Suburban Power Baseball League — the most popular and competitive league for 13-year old Senior Youth baseball in Northern Illinois — is a USSSA sanctioned league.

TOURNAMENT NEWS (click here for more)
A Clubber tournament is a great way to spend a weekend playing on two of the premier fields in the Chicago area. The Clubbers Baseball organization was established in 2001 and has been recognized as the "The Best" baseball experience in the City of Chicago for select high school players who are truly dedicated to developing their baseball skills.  The Clubbers are USSSA Baseball registered.

The Clubbers play home games on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago on the North Field, a full 60/90 field with lights. The UIC field is located at the corner of Roosevelt Road and Halsted Street in Chicago, in the shadow of the Sears Tower, and the field offers a breathtaking view of the Chicago Skyline.  Ample parking is located directly behind the field; enter the parking lot from Morgan Street.  Every home game, win or lose is a Big Time Clubber experience, complete with a public address announcer and music.

TOURNAMENT NEWS!!!

2006 School's Out Tournament
Baseball Returns to Chicago! Play on some of the best college fields in the Chicago area!  The Clubbers will host the Third Annual School's Out Tournament the weekend of JUNE 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2006.  All games will be played on the beautiful fields of the University of Illinois-Chicago located in the shadow of the Sears Tower.

This tournament will feature regulation High School Field Dimensions.  Play under the lights of the Chicago skyline as the backdrop!  It's sure to be an inspiring experience for any player.

The tournament is a pool play event with a 3-game minimum and top High School Umpires!  Two brackets will advance four teams to the playoffs with trophies awarded for the top two places. The 2006 'School's Out' tournament entry fee is $500.

2006 Windy City Tournament!
The Clubbers are also pleased to announce the Third Annual "Windy City" Tournament to be held June 15, 16, 17 and 18 on the University of Illinois - Chicago Les Miller Field. The tournament will be based on Divisional Play with a 3 game minimum and top IHSA umpires! Two brackets will advance four teams to the playoffs with trophies awarded for the top two teams. This tournament is now open for registration. There are currently only a few remaining spots left for this tournament, and we expect those to sell out fast, so don't delay; call now to be a part of this year's 2006 Clubber School's Out Tournament. Email or call now to secure a spot for your team! The 2006 'Windy City' tournament entry fee is $500.

Contact Capstone Consulting, Mark Ormond at 312-922-9556 for registration information for this tournament or register online.  Spots are limited! The registration form for each of these tournaments is available online at the Clubbers website.  Out of town teams can get hotel assistance at 312-922-9556 from Capstone Consulting.  Register now for the best tournament experience for your team!
 
Come and see the Clubbers play the most exciting brand of High School Youth Baseball in Chicago or stop by the site often for updates and news!!  

For more information about Clubbers-sponsored tournaments or our 15- year old baseball programs contact Mark Ormond at Clubbers@CapstoneConsulting.com or call 312-922-9556.