Monday, December 8, 2008

Coach Palmer in Get Out

Phoenix College Baseball Coach Offering Holiday Training
Friday, Dec 26 8:00a to 2:00p
at Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ
Kurt Palmer, Coach of the Arizona CLASH and Phoenix College is offering a Holiday Skill’s Camp which will include, Pitching, Fielding, Hitting, and base running techniques.
Price: $199 for current CLASH Members, $249 for non-CLASH Members
Phone: (480) 208-5800
Age Suitability: All Ages
Tags: baseball, practice, coaching
Kurt Palmer, Coach of the Arizona CLASH and Phoenix College is offering a Holiday Skill’s Camp which will include, Pitching, Fielding, Hitting, and base running techniques.
AZ CLASH is an acronym for Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature and Heart. AZ CLASH stresses Community Awareness in order to learn personal responsibility, prepare for the College application process, and help their student-athletes become well-rounded citizens. For more information visit www.clashbaseball.com and click on the On-the-field specialty
Event Website
Categories: Sports & Outdoors, Baseball
http://events.getoutaz.com/phoenix-az/events/show/85526076-phoenix-college-baseball-coach-offering-holiday-training

Thursday, December 4, 2008

High School Prep Training

Shane Hesse, Executive Director of the Arizona C.L.A.S.H. and Coach of Phoenix College is offering special training for frosh, sophs, juniors & senior players. This intensive program is offered the beginning of January 2009 and will consist of Prep workouts and intrasquad games to improve skills and be game ready for the start of the High School season. Athletes will be provided with the same training regimen as our National Collegiate Prep Teams and Pro Scout Prep Programs.
Prep workouts; January 7, 14, 21 & 28: 8 - 9:30 pm and Intra Squad Games; January 11, 18, 25: 10 am - 1 pm
All sessions located at Phoenix College. Open to the first 18 high school frosh, sophs, juniors or seniors registered. To register contact Shane Hesse at (shanehesse@hotmail.com.Cost $199 for current Clash Members and $249 to outside members.
AZ CLASH is an acronym for Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature and Heart. AZ CLASH stresses Community Awareness in order to learn personal responsibility, prepare for the College application process, and help their student-athletes become well-rounded citizens.For more information visit www.clashbaseball.com and click on the On-the-field specialty programs.AZ CLASH is an acronym for Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature and Heart. AZ CLASH stresses Community Awareness in order to learn personal responsibility, prepare for the College application process, and help their student-athletes become well-rounded citizens.For more information visit www.clashbaseball.com and click on the On-the-field specialty programs.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Sponsors are Important to Arizona C.L.A.S.H.

Sponsors are Important to Arizona C.L.A.S.H. Baseball Organization

The Arizona C.L.A.S.H. is a non-profit organization, founded to bring baseball to the Valley. The organization, now in its 9th year is run by an all-volunteer organization of dedicated individuals. In 2009, their goal is to increase the number of players that have the availability to play but can’t afford to. Your on-site sponsorship will allow for the opportunity to make a direct one-on-one impact with each one of those players.
By participating as a sponsor within the Arizona C.L.A.S.H. Organization your company will receive an introduction to new prospective customers and much more. Please consider this opportunity to help the community.
Because the Arizona C.L.A.S.H. Organization is a registered 501 (c) (3) charitable organization #20-8159328, you will even enjoy tax benefits for a cash sponsorship.
AZ CLASH is an acronym for Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature and Heart. AZ CLASH stresses Community Awareness in order to learn personal responsibility, prepare for the College application process, and help their student-athletes become well-rounded citizens.
For more information please call 480-208-5800 or email shanehesse@hotmail.com

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Development Baseball on AZ Central

http://www.azcentral.com/ent/eventsearch.php?category=2%7Cany&keyword=CLASH&date%5Bfrom_month%5D=11&date%5Bfrom_day%5D=26&date%5Bto_month%5D=12&date%5Bto_day%5D=26

Developmental Baseball Tryouts The AZ Clash baseball program is holding ongoing tryouts. Go to the Web site to fill out a registration application or for information on their Booster Club. Tryouts will go on until all roster spots have been filled. -->Phoenix College1202 W. Thomas RoadPhoenixMore details »

Ahwatukee Foothills Post Palmer Training

http://www.ahwatukee.com/articles/community_5125___article.html/center_pecos.html

Phoenix College baseball coach offers camps
Kurt Palmer, coach of the Arizona CLASH and Phoenix College, is offering two Holiday Skills Camps, which will include pitching, fielding, hitting and base-running techniques.
The two-day camps are offered from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 26 and 27 and again Dec. 28 and 29 at Phoenix College, 1202 W. Thomas Road. The cost is $199 for current CLASH members and $249 for non-CLASH members.
AZ CLASH is an acronym for Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature and Heart. AZ CLASH stresses Community Awareness in order to learn personal responsibility, prepare for the college application process, and help their student-athletes become well-rounded citizens.
For more information, visit www.clashbaseball.com and click on the "On-the-field" specialty programs.

Monday, November 24, 2008

AZ C.L.A.S.H. To Support the East Valley Child Crisis Center

AZ C.L.A.S.H Families sponsor the East Valley Child Crisis Center. They have 30 Children in their care that deserve a good Christmas. If every player could donate a non-wrapped item or a cash donation I can purchase what every child has on their wish list. Remember these children still have the faith that Santa Clause still exists so as a C.L.A.S.H. Family lets make this happen for them.
I have a list of all items and sizes of each child including their name and age. Please contact me at 480-280-5800 or mcelyea5696@hotmail.com to let me know what you would be able to contribute.
Along with gifts for the children the Crisis Center is also in need of everyday items for the children as well as gift certificates to the movies and restaurants so they can treat the kids all year long not only during the holidays. All Items must be to me by Dec. 19th in order for me to get them to the shelter.
Thank You and I hope all of you open up your hearts to help these children who deserve to have a happy holiday.
Jennifer McElyea
AZ C.L.A.S.H
Public Relations Coordinator

Tryouts in the Arizona Republic


Thursday, November 20, 2008

Phoenix College Coach Holiday Camps

Phoenix College Baseball Coach Offering Holiday Training


Kurt Palmer, Coach of the Arizona CLASH and Phoenix College is offering a Holiday Skill’s Camp which will include, Pitching, Fielding, Hitting, and base running techniques. This 2 day camp is offered on December 26 & 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on December 28 & 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sessions will be held at Phoenix College. Cost is $199 for current CLASH Members and $249 for non-CLASH Members AZ CLASH is an acronym for Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature and Heart. AZ CLASH stresses Community Awareness in order to learn personal responsibility, prepare for the College application process, and help their student-athletes become well-rounded citizens.For more information visit www.clashbaseball.com and click on the On-the-field specialty programs. --30—MEDIA CONTACT:Jennifer McElyea480-208-5800Mcelyea5696@hotmail.com

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Justin Hesse News Release

Deer Valley Resident Goes Above and Beyond Being a Baseball Coach for the Arizona C.L.A.S.H.
Justin Hesse, Co -Executive Director of the Arizona C.L.A.S.H. (Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature and Heart) has spent 9 years as a head and assistant coach at the high school level. He has helped sign over 280 student-athletes to scholarships; this includes nine players who have joined the professional ranks.
Hesse’s philosophy on baseball and youth sports is simple, “To develop the athlete to the best of his ability; to expose him to the most opportunities and to put him again the best competition in the nation”. The Arizona C.L.A.S.H. Program also participates in Community Service at the VA and Children’s Hospital and has helped raised over $250,000 in the past year and a half with C.L.A.S.H. Booster Club.
Hesse first started his coaching career in 2001 for the Arizona C.L.A.S.H. and then continued to help local High Schools in the Valley. He started with Cactus High School in 2003, assisted the program to a 4A Regional Championship. Hesse then moved to Gilbert High School in 2004 where he assisted the program to a 5A State Championship where they placed Runner’s up. Hesse also received 5A Coaching Staff of the Year in 2004.
Hesse graduated from Scottsdale Community College with an Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration. He also received his Bachelors Degree in Business and Speech Communication from Eastern Michigan University and just recently graduated from the University of Phoenix with his Masters Degree in Business.
Hesse continues to instruct aspiring athletes with the Arizona C.L.A.S.H. College Prep and Scout teams through American Premier Baseball.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer McElyea
480-208-5800
Mcelyea5696@hotmail.com

Arizona C.L.A.S.H. Sponsorship Opportunities





Thank you for taking a moment to learn about the win-win that sponsors of the Arizona CLASH Baseball Organization. First, your sponsorship can make a world of difference to hundreds of young athletes. Your support of the Arizona CLASH Organization can help bring the joy of baseball to more deserving players throughout the Valley. Serving them is the first "win".

The second "win" is to you as a sponsor. The organization, now in its 9thyear is run by an all-volunteer organization of dedicated individuals. In 2009, their goal is to increase the number of players that have the availability to play but can’t afford to. Your on-site sponsorship will allow for the opportunity to make a direct one-on-one impact with each one of those players.


Please consider this opportunity to help the community. It will mean so much to so many people. Because the Arizona C.L.A.S.H. Organization is a registered 501 (c) (3) charitable organization #20-8159328, you may even enjoy tax benefits for a cash sponsorship.*



Sincerely



Jennifer McElyea & Justin Hesse
480-208-5800 602-327-6282


* Please check with your tax-advisor.

Friday, November 14, 2008

CLASH Tryouts on West Valley 101

http://www.westvalley101.com/staticlinks.php?fn=Sports

Developmental baseball tryouts coming to West ValleyNov. 12, 2008Sign-up is under way for the AZ CLASH. Tryouts are by registration only. To register, go to clashbaseball.com and click on the “tryout process” tab. For more information on tryouts or AZ CLASH Baseball, contact Shane Hesse at shanehesse@hotmail.com. This is a great atmosphere for the kids and their development run by Executive Director Shane Hesse of AZ CLASH. Low costs involved and booster club opportunities are available for parents needing scholarships.AZ CLASH is an acronym for Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature and Heart. AZ CLASH stresses community awareness to learn personal responsibility, prepare for the college application process, and help their student-athletes become well-rounded citizens.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

High School Sports News

The Clash Collegiate Prep and Scout Organization to offer High School Baseball Prep Program

Prepare frosh, sophs, juniors & senior impact players for the >upcoming 2009 High School Baseball Season. Intensive program offered Jan 2009 will consist of Prep workouts and intrasquad games to improve skills and be game ready for the start of the High School season.

Athletes will be provided with the same training regimen as our National Collegiate Prep Teams and Pro Scout Prep Programs. Prep workouts; January 7, 14, 21 & 28 8 - 9:30 am

Intra Squad Games; January 11, 18, 25 10 am - 1 pm All sessions located at Phx College. Open to the first 18 high school frosh, sophs, juniors or seniors.

Cost $199 for current Clash Members and $229 to other team's players

1st Ever Cornhole Tournament

1st Ever CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Phoenix, AZ.
An American Cornhole Association sanctioned event
…in association with ClashBaseball.com


What is Cornhole? It has been called many things: Corn Toss, Bean Bag, Bean Toss, Soft Horseshoes, Indiana Horseshoes, but to many of us born in the Midwest, the game is passionately referred to as cornhole. The game is great fun for all ages and can be played anywhere! Cornhole or Corn Toss is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden boxes called cornhole platforms and corn bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Contestants take turns pitching their corn bags at the cornhole platform until a contestant reaches the score of 21 points. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point. If any bag is touching the ground in any way it does not count.Where: Phoenix, Arizona at Deer Valley Park. Deer Valley Park is located in-between Union Hills and the 101 on 19th Ave.

Format: Pool play with top two seeds in each bracket advancing to the championship bracket. Bottom two teams advancing to consolation bracket. Only the winners of each bracket in the championship bracket round will advance to a single elimination semi final and final round. Same goes for the consolation bracket; however only the winners of the championship bracket will win the cash prize.

Prizes: 50% of all proceeds are given to first place and 25% goes to second place. 25% will be donated to a scholarship fund for the Clash Baseball youth and non-profit baseball organization.

Cost: $25 per team
Registration: Register online by visiting the payments tab on this website; must be completed by October 19th at noon; no exceptions, to reserve your spot in the tournament: Brackets will be emailed to you by Tuesday the 21st.

When: 10AM until dusk on Saturday, October 25, 2008

Registration: Visit ClashBaseball.com then to the Payments tab; Enter you info to hold your spot; this will be open to the first 32 Teams registered and paid only. You can also see who’s coming on the Cornhole Tournament tab on clashbaseball.com

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Developmental Baseball

Boys & Girls Developmental Baseball

The AZ CLASH is beginning a developmental baseball program for boys and girls ages 5 to 8. Tryouts begin August 17. This will consist of 1 practice a week, 2 camp sessions a month and 1 game setting a month.
This is a great atmosphere for the kids and their development; run by Executive Director Shane Hesse of AZ CLASH. Low costs involved and booster club opportunities are available for parents needing scholarships.
Tryouts are by registration only. To register for a tryout, go to clashbaseball.com and click on the “tryout process” tab, and fill out the information requested. For more information on tryouts or AZ CLASH Baseball, contact Shane Hesse at shanehesse@hotmail.com.
AZ CLASH, an acronym for Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature and Heart, stresses Community Awareness in order to learn personal responsibility, preparation for the College application process, and education to help their student-athletes become well-rounded citizens. -30

Monday, August 11, 2008

CLASH Baseball Tryouts on Get Out website

http://events.getoutaz.com/paradise-valley-az/events/show/84346969-az-clash-baseball-tryouts

AZ CLASH Blurb from Arizona Republic Event Listings

Arizona CLASH Tryouts Ages 9-18 try out for the Arizona CLASH College Prep and Pro-Scout Baseball Organization. Date and times vary based on age. Registration required. E-mail shanehesse@hotmail.com for more information. -->Phoenix Country Day School3901 E. Stanford DriveParadise ValleyMore details »

AZ CLASH tryouts on azcentral.com

http://209.85.141.104/search?q=cache:5kvgNEFyJWMJ:www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/sports/articles/2008/08/01/20080801fbcnb0801.html+%22arizona+clash%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=50&gl=us

14U Champions in Peoria Times


14u Champions in Peoria Republic


14U Champions in Glendale Star


Shane in Sun City Independent


Thursday, July 31, 2008

AZ CLASH to hold tryouts

The Arizona CLASH College Prep and Pro-Scout Baseball Organization is hosting baseball tryouts on August 10 & 17 at Phoenix Country Day High School ages 9-18. Times are as follows: On August 10th, 9-12U - 9:00am, 13-15U – 10:00am, & 16-18U - 11:00am. On August 17th, 9-14U – 9:00am, and 15-18U at noon.

In addition to its highly successful High School and College Prep programs, the CLASH offers a 9-14 year-old program competing locally with Triple Crown, USSSA, Super Series, and the Arizona Junior Premier League, as well as nationally with USA Baseball, Junior Olympics and American Premier Scout Teams. The CLASH coaching staff, consisting of ex-Pro players and scouts, College coaches and players, and local High School coaches is second to none, and dedicated to preparing your son for success at the next level, either in High School, College, or beyond.

Tryouts are by registration only. To register for a tryout, go to clashbaseball.com and click on the “tryout process” tab. For more information on tryouts or Arizona CLASH Baseball, contact Shane Hesse at shanehesse@hotmail.com.

CLASH and Under Armour Invitational


Wednesday, July 30, 2008

AZ CLASH Good News

The CLASH’S Josh Moody was drafted in the 29th round by the Atlanta Braves.

Casey Simmerman, Seton Catholic, was named First Team East Valley Tribune All-State (1A-4A) & 4A East Sky All Region - Honorable Mention

Matt Anderson, Andrew Ray, and Daniel Tate were named to the 4A All State teams. Jamie Garrido made 5A All State Honorable Mention.

Nate Kuhn was awarded the
VERITAS Junior High baseball Coaches Award

Dallas Nordbye, only in 8th grade this coming school year, was one of 16 selected for the Desert Ridge High School team. Dallas was a starter the entire season, playing multiple positions each game. Dallas ended the season pitching the final game and closed the last inning with 3 strikeouts!

In keeping with CLASH’s community awareness values, Dallas volunteered to coach 2 youth summer baseball camps at Desert Ridge HS. We couldn't be more proud of our CLASH 13u team member!

AZ CLASH Player Spotlight - Kenny Hatcher

Kenny Hatcher, from Gilbert, has been in the CLASH Organization for 4 years and is a leader on the Senior Summer APST Team.

Kenny has made the CLASH family proud, as he was recently chosen for the American Premier West All-Star Team. Along with Mike DiBiasi, a CLASH teammate and former
Gilbert High School teammate, Hatcher competed with the Premier All-Star team at the American Premier World Series in Cincinnati Ohio from 7/16-7/20/2008.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

AZ CLASH on Christian website

Community Briefs (6/18)
Ahwatukee Foothills News - Found Jun. 16, 2008
... training AZ CLASH College Prep and ... through Rio Verde on to New River ... Advanced registration is required and ... Study groups now ...



Here is the link: http://209.85.141.104/search?q=cache:GuK4G8Ewrc0J:showcollege2363.athletesadvance.com/+%22az+clash%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=58&gl=us

AZ CLASH

Here is a new link:

http://www.arizonawebsites.net/Scripts/InfoCenter_More_Info.asp?ID=28609

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

AZ CLASH 14U on AZ Central

AZ CLASH 14U on AZ central website

http://www.azcentral.com/members/ViewPost/228471

14U Wins Ted Heid's Summer Nationals


14U CLASH Scout Team takes Ted Heid's Summer Nationals

The CLASH American Premier Scout Team completed a week of grueling, highly competitive baseball by defeating the All Star BB by the run rule, 10 – 2 in the championship game of Ted Heid's Summer Nationals in Peoria.

The week began a bit tentatively in pool play where our team went 3 -2, as it took a few games for the talented APST to get their confidence and their bats going against older, strong opponents. In the elimination bracket confidence began to mount; sparked by huge blasts by Parker Gallegos, the tournament MVP, the team caught fire in the semifinal event. Down 7 -0 in the 4th inning hits by Gallegos and Steven Wittkamp spurred on the rest of the squad to come roaring back with 2 runs in the 5th and 7 more in the 6th inning, to shock a formidable Utah Baseball Academy squad 9 - 7.

Tanner Metro shut down the big bats of the baseball Academy in the final innings for the save. Coach Keegan Bassett said that it was "probably my most satisfying win as a coach".

The hot bats continued in the Finals with the support of a complete game outing by Steven Wittkamp. "Our confidence just continued to build as the tournament progressed" remarked Coach Bassett. "It seemed that once we realized what we were capable of, there was no stopping us"

The entire tournament was played in typical CLASH fashion. Sportsmanship, passion and focus were displayed throughout the entire week. Whether the team was up or down, everyone displayed the professionalism that the CLASH Organization prides itself on. Always keeping their emotions in check the team showed why they are considered an elite 14U Scout Team. The team, coaching staff and parents who supported the boys throughout deserve a big thank you for providing everyone with a fun, rewarding week.

AZ CLASH in Peoria Times

AZ CLASH in Glendale Star

AZ CLASh in Fountain Hills Times

CLASH in North Scottsale Independent

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Friday, June 27, 2008

CLASH Younger Athletes Donates at Phoenix Children's Hospital

AZ CLASH Volunteers at Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Phoenix, AZ — The AZ CLASH Baseball Organization’s young athletes will be volunteering at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital on July 15th to promote “Drowning Impact Awareness”. Players will be assembling more than 30,000 purple ribbons on information cards. August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month and with the AZ CLASH Volunteers the Phoenix Children’s Hospital will be able to dispense the ribbons to local community organizations and fire stations. For more information, or a purple ribbon for Drowning Impact Awareness Month, please contact the Phoenix Children’s Hospital at 602-546-0269.

AZ CLASH is an acronym for Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature and Heart. AZ CLASH stresses Community Awareness in order to learn personal responsibility, prepare for the College application process, and help their student-athletes become well-rounded citizens.
For more information visit www.clashbaseball.com
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

AZ CLASH Juniors on EV Tribune website

Visit http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/share/photo/?plckPhotoID=d26fba0f-8676-4c7e-b0d9-337b7a2e4fb5&plckGalleryID=6ca32060-af9f-49b8-98e0-59d155fc4eac to see a photo of the Juniors.

AZ CLASH Juniors on AZ Central

http://www.azcentral.com/members/ViewPost/219662

AZ CLASH Juniors Volunteer at VA Hospital


The AZ CLASH Baseball Organization’s Juniors team volunteered at the VA Hospital in Phoenix to promote Community Awareness. Players interacted with the Veterans as well as conducted a game of Bingo. AZ CLASH is an acronym for Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature and Heart. AZ CLASH stresses Community Awareness in order to learn personal responsibility, prepare for the College application process, and help their student-athletes become well-rounded citizens.

Easton Hilland in the Gilbert Republic

CLASH in the Gilbert Community Section of the Arizona Republic

Thursday, June 19, 2008

AZ CLASH on the web

Here are a bunch of links to see AZ CLASH on the internet. I will start posting individual sites as they arrise.

http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200806/1213120807.html
http://www.inbuckeye.com/SPORTS/TopStories.aspx
www.free-press-release.com/news/200806/1212766219.html
http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/mcelyea5696/25602
http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/mcelyea5696/25444
http://www.newszapforums.com/forum133/61306.html
http://www.newszapforums.com/forum179/61471.html
http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200806/1212766219.html
www.free-press-release.com/news/200806/1212785687.html
http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/mcelyea5696/25639
Arizona SearchAZ CLASH Wins 2 Championships (mcelyea5696) Fri Jun 13, 2008. AZ CLASH Takes 2 Championships Tempe , AZ.— AZ CLASH (Character, Leadership, Attitude, ...localsearch.azcentral.com/sp?image.x=1&image.y=1&keywords=tempe - 50k -
News in the month of June 2008 - Free-Press-Release.comBaseball Skills Training, AZ CLASH College Prep and Pro Scout Organization is offering 6 months of skills training sessions (2008-06-06) ...dragonballzcoloringpages.8821.free-press-release.com/news/200806/index-23.html - 58k -
Community Life: Community Briefs (6/11) safety, shirley, chamber ...AZ CLASH College Prep and Pro Scout Organization is offering six months of skills training sessions for $319. Players ages 8 to 18 will go through a weekly ...www.ahwatukee.com/articles/safety_3423___article.html/shirley_chamber.html - 103k
EAST VALLEY LAND COMPANY - east valley land company newsSep 20, 2007 ... Phoenix: AZ CLASH Executive Director Goes Above & Beyond. June 10,2008. Write Articles In Eight Minutes With New Software Package ...eastvalleylandcompany.34594.free-press-release.com/
DUSTIN BUYSSE - Dustin Buysse newsAZ CLASH (Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature & Heart) participated in the Loren Schmidgall Youth Memorial Tournament this past weekend at Tempe Sports ...dustinbuysse.191595.free-press-release.com/ - 58k - Jun 17, 2008
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/share/photo/?plckPhotoID=ea15a346-e7f4-4a1a-b3c6-31229e731008&plckGalleryID=a5ac665c-5e5d-4494-93b2-4b937945fca4&plckGalleryID=a5ac665c-5e5d-4494-93b2-4b937945fca4

12U Team Photo in East Valley Tribune

Visit http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/page/slideshow/1230/12 to see a photo of the 12U team at Tempe Sports Complex.

AZ CLASH in East Valley Tribune

Visit http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/page/slideshow/1230/11 a photo of AZ CLASH Player Zac McElyea

Easton Hilland 11U on Tribune Website

Visit http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/page/slideshow/1230/13 to see a photo of 11u player Easton Hilland.

Monday, June 16, 2008

AZ CLASH Takes 2 Championships

AZ CLASH Takes 2 Championships


Tempe, AZ.— AZ CLASH (Character, Leadership, Attitude, Stature &
Heart) participated in the Loren Schmidgall Youth Memorial Tournament
this past weekend at Tempe Sports Complex. This annual tournament is
held in honor of Loren Schmidgall, a Valley teenager who was killed
several years ago when he was struck on his bicycle. Schmidgall loved
baseball and his parents want to remind young athletes what it means to
play the game they love.
The 12U team coached by Dan Contreras went 4-0 over the weekend.
Contreras stated “The boys exemplified everything that the AZ CLASH
stands for, they played hard and showed tremendous respect to the
Schmidgall family and played to win in honor of Loren.” The 12U team is
made up of players all over the Valley.
The 14U team coached by Tyler Bassett “Came out and played hard.”
Bassett contributes his winning not only to strong defense and timely
hitting, but the phenomenal pitching by Alan Frank of Scottsdale,
Michael Gammon of Chandler and Dustin Wells of Glendale.
For more information visit www.clashbaseball.com

AZ CLASH Offers Skills Training

Baseball Skills Training, AZ CLASH College Prep and Pro Scout Organization is
offering 6 months of skills training sessions for $319. Players ages 8-18 will go through a weekly position-specific training program including: pitching, hitting, catching, infield and outfield. Skills Training camps are conducted by Pro Scouts and College-Level Coaches. Register online at www.clashbaseball.com or contact Laura Crain at twistdmcrn@hotmail.com or call 602-390-5283.

Shane Hesse on the web

Your new press release has been posted to our website. You can visit it right now:Phoenix: AZ CLASH Executive Director Goes Above & Beyondhttp://www.free-press-release.com/news/200806/1213120807.html

Nate Kuhn on AZ Central

Please take a minute to check out our own Nate Kuhn....Good job Kuhnie!

Check out this story on azcentral.com:

Nate Kuhn of AZ CLASH Receives Award
http://s.azcentral.com/home/ViewPost/215332


Click Here to help our team raise funds.


You can visit our site at www.leaguelineup.com/clashbaseball.

SHANE HESSE on AZ CentrAL

Check out Coach Hesse on azcentral.com also! Valley Resident Goes Above and Beyond Being A Baseball Coach

http://s.azcentral.com/home/ViewPost/215330

AZ CLASH Athletes Receive Trip to Denver

Local Athletes Receive Trip to Denver
Phoenix, AZ.— From eight states and eighty kids trying out for a spot
to go to Denver Colorado’s “Opportunity Through Baseball” program,
brothers Marcus (eleven) and Parker (fourteen) Gallegos were chosen to
fill one of ten spots.
“Opportunity Through Baseball” gives kids the opportunity to play
baseball and learn how to be a respectful and responsible citizen. This
process includes a tryout of throwing, hitting, fielding and running in
front of selected coaches and members of the organization.
The Gallegos brothers will spend three weeks in Denver not only
learning how to play baseball but how to become responsible young men.
They will stay in a dorm and have to clean their rooms, make their beds
and do their own laundry; they have to look after themselves and to be
self sufficient. They will receive daily instruction about baseball and life.
The Gallegos brothers are members of the AZ CLASH. Parker Gallegos
said “AZ CLASH has made him the ball player that he is today and I am
able to take all those skills with me to Denver. The AZ CLASH has also
taught me to be a role model and respect my parents for all that they do.”
Parker feels “Being selected to go to Denver is absolutely amazing,
although this is not my first time going it is my Brother Marcus’ first time
and I am so proud of him.”
NEWS RELEASE
The boy’s mother Mickie said “When I told Marcus that he was chosen
with his brother Parker to go to Denver he just about cried.” Marcus
stated “When I found out I was chosen out of all those kids it was the
happiest moment of my life and I am glad that I get to go with my
brother.” Marcus attributed his success to the training that has been
provided to him by the AZ CLASH. Dad Troy feels “Being selected to go
to Denver will make the boys see themselves as talented athletes and
teach them responsibilities and good core values.”
Shane Hesse, Executive Director of the AZ CLASH stated “I was not at
all surprised to hear that Parker and Marcus were chosen, both are
tremendous athletes and great role models. I was thrilled to hear they are
able to use the knowledge, skills and work ethic gained from their AZ
CLASH experiences.
For more information visit www.clashbaseball.com

Nate Kuhn Receives Award

Local Athlete Receives Award
Phoenix, AZ.—Nate Kuhn of AZ CLASH Baseball Organization and
Veritas Preparatory Academy was recently awarded the top “Coaches
Award” at Veritas Preparatory Academy.
The “Coaches Award” is given to the top athlete based on leadership
and knowledge of the game. Ben Kuhn stated that “Nate is a player who
knows the game of baseball due to his training with the AZ CLASH and
was a role model to other athletes who did not know what it truly meant
to play baseball”.
Kuhn has been with AZ CLASH for a little over a year and said “AZ
CLASH made me understand what it means to be a complete ballplayer.”
Kuhn also attributes his winning the award to “the skills training
provided by the AZ CLASH”
Shane Hesse, Executive Director of the AZ CLASH stated “I was not at
all surprised to hear that Nate was awarded this honor, he is a great
teammate and is always trying to raise the level of his game. I was
thrilled to hear that Nate used the knowledge, skills and work ethic
gained from his AZ CLASH experiences and a supportive, baseballoriented
family to help improve his school team.”
For more information visit www.clashbaseball.com

SHANE HESSE on www.inbuckeye.com

See an article on Shane here:

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AZ CLASH ATHLETE DRIVES IN WINNING RUN

Gilbert, AZ.—Easton Hilland (Eleven) of the AZ CLASH Baseball Organization and Gilbert American Little League drove in the winning two runs at the Tournament of Champions for the Majors Division in District 14 Little League on June 12, 2008.John Hilland (Father) stated “The Dodgers were down by one in the bottom of the 5th inning and bases were loaded, Easton was up to bat and the count was 0-2 and he came up with a base hit to left field to score two runs and take the lead. In the top of the 6th inning our pitcher shut them down and we won 5-4.”Easton has been with AZ CLASH for only a few months but said “AZ CLASH made me understand what it means to be a complete ballplayer.” Easton also attributes being able to play under pressure to “the skills training provided by the AZ CLASH” For more information visit www.clashbaseball.com