Program overview
High School teams compete in variety of tournaments to maximize both development and exposure. It is the mission of the high school program to give players the best chance possible to develop through training and showcase their talents to collegiate coaches. Sticks high school teams are designed to compete at a regional and national levels.
Fall (August - Mid October)
The fall is dedicated to maximum growth of the individual player in an extensive developmental program. The development program will provide the player the best opportunity to improve their baseball and athletic skills.
winter (november-december)/spring (January - April)
During the winter and spring months, the Iowa Sticks run an individualized enhancement program. The program offers 15 classes/sessions each week for players to choose to participate in.
Spring (Mid-March - April)
The Iowa Sticks participate in the Prep Baseball Report (PBR) Spring League. This league hosts top club programs in Iowa in order to help players prepare for their high school seasons. Throughout the season, teams will play six weekends with one doubleheader each weekend. The goal of the PBR Spring League is to host the top players in the state, help athletes prepare for future seasons, and gain players next-level exposure.
Fall OVERVIEW
FALL
Description
High school teams compete in a variety of tournaments to maximize both development and exposure. It’s the program’s mission to give players the best chance to grow through training, as well as showcase talents to college coaches. Sticks high school teams are designed to compete at both the regional and national level.
Part 1: DevelopmenT
Practices, Lessons, and D1 Training
The fall is dedicated to maximizing the growth of the individual player. Through our extensive developmental program, athletes will be provided with multiple opportunities to improve their skills and prepare for the upcoming season. Through this program, athletes will be provided with/have access to:
- Sportsplex West (home facility)
- Athletic enhancement at D1 Training
- Practices (2- and 4-day a week options)
- Developmental nights
- Dedicated bullpen nights
- Throwing programs
- Enhancement opportunities
- 60-yard dash, bat speed, and velocity
- Pitchers only program
- A 20+ coaching staff with MLB, professional, collegiate, and high school experience
Practice/Training Overview
Two weekly practice option:
- Practice 1: Bullpen/velocity, bat speed, D1 Training, yoga
- Practice 2: Outside team practice
- PBR Iowa Sticks Showcase
- Next Step Sports Recruiting Seminar
Four weekly practice option:
- Practice 1: Bullpen/velocity, bat speed, D1 Training, yoga
- Practice 2: Outside team practice
- Two enhancement sessions a week
- Bat speed, 60-yard dash, fielding, arm care
Part 2: Exposure/Evaluation
PBR Evaluation
- Exclusively for Iowa Sticks players
- Great opportunity for athletes to begin or continue their evaluation process by utilizing one of the top recruiting organizations in the country
College Days
- College days are camps put on by some of the best baseball schools for the benefit of Iowa Sticks players
- An amazing one-day opportunity for athletes to compete, learn, and be evaluated by collegiate coaches
Part 3: Education
- Opportunities for discussion with collegiate coaches and professional scouts
- Special guests at practices
- Exposure to resources that will help guide players and educate them on the recruitment proces
Part 4: Tournament Play and Exposure
Teams will play at high-level regional and national tournaments at some of the best venues in the country. Athletes will be challenged with strong competition in order to push them to increase their level of play. Additionally, these tournaments will help players showcase their skills to collegiate coaches and scouts.
Players will register for the tournaments in which they would like to participate.
Practice | Training Schedule
Find your teams schedule listed below
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Rosters
Oct 3, 2020
Oct 4, 2020
Wood Bat Exposure - des moines, iA
Paletta
Caleb Grawe
Cody Hargin
Cole Bormann
Colin Bryant
Keegan Hansen
Kolin Perez
Lawson DeWeerdt
Owen Dawson
Romel Hernandez
Shea Stickel
Will Heithoff
N. McCool
Caden Sanders
Charlie North
Cooper Kissell
Jack Stoye
Jayden Hansen
John Reding
Kale Day
Kaleb German
Keagan Miedema
Kieran Cline
Thomas King
Tucker Beving
Whitham
Cedric Dunnwald
Evan Bender
Evan Curran
Isaiah Svoboda
Jackson Praet
Kaden Hall
Kaleb Westmorland
Lucas Pierce
Parker Asche
Payton Decker
Ryan Cooper
Tyler Moores
Pearson
Andrew Bradshaw
Bryson Pearson
Cody Chicoine
Cooper Spurgeon
Eric Nuno
Gabe Johnson
Hayden Wagner
Ian Fisher
Logan Koch
Luke Morrison
Owen Stark
Parker Kennedy
Z. McCool
AJ Weller
Blake Larson
Blake Lundholm
CJ Davis
Connor Duong
Maddox O'Connor
Sean Gamble
Trever Baumler
Ty Mikkelsen
Tyson Schlicher
Zack Turpin
McDonald
Brett Nicodemus
Cameron Hull
Matt Cox
Devon Akers
Dylan Post
Grant Rychnovsky
John Morris
Kenton Prunty
Owen Line
Preston Glatt
Reece Trinder
Saahas Jetti
Jankarlos
Braeden Billings
Brayden Foster
Chaz Allison
Cole Southard
Grant Miller
Jack Boesen
Jack Ruddy
Jaxon HermannP
ratim Amin
Wyatt Hillyer
Dalen May
Sam Johnson
Orvis
Cayden Kitzman
Dylan Webb
Gage Miller
Grant Jansen
Grayson Hicks
Jack Vinyard
Jacob Koerselman
Jacob Luster
Jaxson Book
Kaden Hills
Logan Hicks
Nic Schonhorst
Oct 3, 2020
Oct 4, 2020
New Balance Future STARS - Kansas City, mo
Sorge
Cael Kolacia
Caleb Dicken
Cooper Smith
Drew Dykstra
Easton Johnson
Ethan Drown
Gabe Swansen
Jackson Wentworth
Mark Eddie
Oliver Parizek
Owen Brauch
Zach Kain
Nick Meyer
Oct 1, 2020
Oct 4, 2020
Pg Underclass WWBA - Fort myers, fl
Kaufman
Ben Burkle
Camden Kaufman
Cole Hillman
Dillon Kuehl
Drew Micek
Dylan Christensen
Eli Eldred
Jake Porter
Justin Hackett
Kinnick Christensen
Wyatt Thompson
Oct 10, 2020
Oct 11, 2020
Nebraska Prospect Invite - omaha, ne
Kaufman
Cade Grevengoed
Camden Kaufman
Colin Driscoll
Dillon Kuehl
Drew Micek
Jack Emanuel
Jake Pemble
JT Garcia
Justin Hackett
Kinnick Christensen
Spencer Campidilli
Paletta
Caleb Grawe
Casey Stecker
Cole Bormann
Colin Bryant
Ethan Whitham
Jake Edenburn
Cole Heinen
Keegan Hansen
Kyler Watson
Owen Dawson
Reilly Maring
Wede
Carter Bryan
Clayton Campidilli
Keefer Saddoris
DJ Harris
Gage Mollendor
Jimmy Wanek
Mason Hicks
Nik Wede
Pierce Anderson
Spencer Timmerman
Ty Plummer
N. McCool
Alex Stewart
Beau Gamble
Cody Hargin
Easton Mittelstaedt
Kale Day
Keagan Miedema
Kole Sonnenburg
Myles Sanchez
Ryan Kuennen
Shae Bednar
Shea Stickel
Whitham
Cedric Dunnwald
Evan Bender
Ian Gates
Jack Stoye
Jacob Martin
John Reding
Kaleb Westmorland
Kolin Perez
Nathan Jaeger
Ryan Cooper
Tucker Beving
Oct 8, 2020
Oct 11, 2020
Arizona Fall Classic - phoenix, az
Sorge
Alex Clemons
Cael Boyd
Cael Eck
Cael Kolacia
Connor Cox
Gabriel Monosmith
Jackson Powell
Jaxon Van Pelt
John Doty
Oliver Parizek
Owen Brauch
Oct 9, 2020
Oct 11, 2020
PG WWBA FRESHMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS - fort myers, fl
Z. McCool
AJ Weller
Blake Lundholm
Brady Eklund
Pratim Amin
Preston Glatt
Sean Gamble
Trever Baumler
Ty Mikkelsen
Tyson Schlicher
Zack Turpin
Description
High school teams compete in a variety of tournaments to maximize both development and exposure. It’s the program’s mission to give players the best chance to grow through training, as well as showcase talents to college coaches. Sticks high school teams are designed to compete at both the regional and national level.
Part 1: Development: Practices, Lessons, and D1 Training
The fall is dedicated to maximizing the growth of the individual player. Through our extensive developmental program, athletes will be provided with multiple opportunities to improve their skills and prepare for the upcoming season. Through this program, athletes will be provided with/have access to:
- Sportsplex West (home facility)
- Athletic enhancement at D1 Training
- Practices (2 and 4 day a week options)
- Developmental nights
- Dedicated bullpen nights
- Throwing programs
- Enhancement opportunities : 60-yard dash, bat speed, and velocity
- Pitchers only program
- Coaching staff with MLB, professional, collegiate, and high school experience
Practice/Training Overview
Two day training option:
- Two practices a week:
- Practice 1: Bullpen/velocity, bat speed, D1 Training, yoga
- Practice 2: Outside team practice
- PBR Iowa Sticks Showcase
- Next Step Sports Recruiting Seminar
Four day training option:
- Two enhancement sessions a week
- Bat speed, 60-yard dash, fielding, arm care
- Two practices a week:
- Practice 1: Bullpen/velocity, bat speed, D1 Training, yoga
- Practice 2: Outside team practice
Part 2: Exposure/Evaluation
PBR evaluation
- Exclusively for Iowa Sticks players
- Great opportunity for athletes to begin or continue their evaluation process by utilizing one of the top recruiting organizations in the country
College days
- College days are camps put on by some of the best baseball schools for the benefit of Iowa Sticks players
- An amazing one-day opportunity for athletes to compete, learn, and be evaluated by collegiate coaches
Part 3: Education
- Opportunities for discussion with collegiate coaches and professional scouts
- Special guests at practices
- Exposure to resources that will help guide players and educate them on the recruitment process
Part 4: Tournament Play and Exposure
Teams will play at high-level regional and national tournaments at some of the best venues in the country. Athletes will be challenged with strong competition in order to push them to increase their level of play. Additionally, these tournaments will help players showcase their skills to collegiate coaches and scouts.
Players will register for the tournaments in which they would like to participate.
winter/Spring
winter/SPRING
Description
During the winter and spring months, the Iowa Sticks run an individualized enhancement program. The program offers 15 classes/sessions each week for players to choose to participate in. The following enhancement classes are offered:
Enhancement Sessions/Lessons Overview
High School Enhancement Sessions
Through Sportsplex West, players will be given one-hour High School Enhancement Sessions to be used at their discretion throughout the season. These sessions will be placed in the athlete’s self-service account and must be used by the end of the program. Missed or unused sessions will not roll-over into lessons, fall/winter skills sessions, or personal training.
Athletes may enroll in any of the following programs with their High School Enhancement Sessions at their convenience:
Bat Speed Enhancement:
Offered weekly, these sessions consist of batting practice with heavy bats, overload bats, under-load bats, one handed bats, and weighted batting gloves. The program will also incorporate med ball work to build core strength and increase power.
Hitting Enhancement:
Hitting sessions are extensive batting practices focused on mechanics and repetitions. By breaking down the swing, players will discover the small details that will, overall, affect their hitting skills.
Fielding Enhancement:
Fielding sessions take place on the Sportsplex turf. Here, athletes will take ground balls from our computerized FungoMan machine. This machine is used by top baseball programs to simulate game-like fielding and maximize reps.
Velocity Enhancement:
This program is designed to increase arm strength and enhance throwing velocity. It consists of pre-throwing band exercises, long toss drills, and a post-throwing session with D1 Sports Training.
60-Yard dash Enhancement:
This program is facilitated by D1 Sports Training. Athletes will receive training, strategies, and skills to cut time off of their 60-yard dash.
Private Hitting/Pitching Lessons:
These sessions offer players the chance to have private, one-on-one lessons to work on game mechanics. These lessons focus on developing muscle memory and making key adjustments that will translate to future games.
Spring League (Mid-March - April)
The Iowa Sticks participate in the PBR (Prep Baseball Report) Spring League. This league hosts top club programs in Iowa in order to help players prepare for their high school seasons. Throughout this league, teams will play six weekends with one doubleheader each weekend. The goal of the PBR Spring League is to host the top players in the state, help athletes prepare for future seasons, and gain players next-level exposure.
Practice | Training Schedule
Practice starts August 5th
- Middle Infield 2023/2024/2025
- Outfield 2023/2024/2025
- Corner Infield 2022/2023/2024/2025
- Middle infield 2022
- Outfield 2022
- Catchers 2022/2023/2024/2025
- Middle Infield 2020/2021 Scout/Red
- Outfield 2020/2021 Scout/Red
- Corner infield 2020/2021 Red/Scout
- Catchers 2020/2021 Red/Scout
4:30p-6:30p 2020/2021 Red Bullpens Group 1
5:00p-7:00p 2020/2021 Red Bullpens Group 2
5:30p-7:30p 2022 Scout Bullpens Group 1
6:00p-8:00p 2022 Scout Bullpens Group 2
6:30p-8:30p 2021 Scout Bullpens Group 1
7:00p-9:00p 2021 Scout Bullpens Group 2
7:30p-9:30p 2020 Scout Bullpens
5:30p-7:30p 2024/2025 Bullpens
6:00p-8:00p 2023 Bullpens Group 1
6:30p-8:30p 2023 Bullpens Group 2
7:00p-9:00p 2022 Red Bullpens Group 1
7:30p-9:30p 2022 Red Bullpens Group 2
5:30p-7:15p 2020/2021 Scout
7:30p-9:15p 2020/2021 Red
Rosters
03/06/2019
03/08/2019
week 1
Dewey
Payne
Hillman
Foss
Nicolino
Vermeer
Baumler
Andersen
Schwartz
Nigut
Pendergast
Armstrong Will
Mellman
Brauch
Brown
Seil c inf
Cutsforth of
Paulsen p 1b
Espensen p of
Norris p utl
Stoffer p
Hutchcroft c inf
Hillis utl
Hougen p m. inf
Dresslhaus c/inf
White, Hunter p of
Clark 1B
Armstrong p 1b
Neff OF/P
Krantz p minf
Ellsworth p 1b of
Jaeger p 1b
Fischer cf
Schroeder minf
Kimm c/1b
Cooper, Ben utl
Markham utl
Secrist p inf
Warren p 3b
Slaymaker p c inf
Beebe
Fuqua
Brauch
K. Christensen
Kuehl
Dewey
Meyer
Thompson
Hansen
Miedema
Grevengoed
Orr c/ss
Martin utl p
Gates minf/p
Funke c/1b/of
Boiler p/of
Hutson
Marso
Craig
Fisher
Stark
Nuno
McKenzie of/p
Dittmer p/3b
Knock of/1b
Douglas of/p
Young c/inf
Hauk
Weller ss/of
Shives
Schatteman ss/of
Rozz of p
Miller m inf
Pagniano of/2b
Roome utl
Butcher utl
White, Colton c/minf
Bottorff 2b/of
Mirifield c inf
VanOpdorp 2b/of
Mayer utl
Krager c/1b
Norris p 1b/of
Contacts
Zach McCool | Director, Des Moines & Eastern Iowa Sticks
